The Legacy of Love: Estate Planning Simplified for Mothers

Feel Like You’re the Family Glue? Why You Need More Than an Estate Plan to Stop Carrying It All

Episode 55

Are you the one holding everything together, from aging parents to kids, finances, and emotions, and wondering how long you can keep doing it all?

You're not imagining it: the pressure on women in the "sandwich generation" is intense. In this deeply validating conversation, host, Sara Ecklein welcomes Johanna Eigen, a systems integrator for families navigating special needs, aging parents, and estate complexity. Together, they dismantle the myth that you have to manage it all yourself and offer real solutions for bringing in help before crisis hits.

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • What it truly means to "hold the center" in your family and how to stop doing it alone
  • How to recognize subtle red flags before they become full blown emergencies
  • A practical framework for mapping your family system, so you can breathe again and start getting support

Press play to hear how to shift from burnout to supported caregiving that honors your legacy and well-being.


Connect with Johanna: 

jeigenlife.com
LinkedIn
Email: Johanna@JEigenLIFE.com


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Disclaimer

This podcast simplifies estate planning for women in the sandwich generation - those raising children while caring for aging parents. We cover living trusts, wills, power of attorney, supported decision making, and healthcare proxies to help you plan with clarity and peace of mind. Episodes explore inheritance, probate, fiduciary duties, and the role of a trustee, while addressing decision fatigue, overwhelm, and the emotional weight of caregiving. Rooted in mindfulness, values, and preparedness, we offer practical tools and heartfelt conversations about elder care, end-of-life planning, and leaving a legacy that lasts.

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