Caretakers Need to Care for Themselves with Seth and Lauren Rogen

03/19/25 • 67 min

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IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson

Filmmakers Seth and Lauren Rogen join the show to answer a listener’s question about family upheaval caused by caring for an aging parent. Seth and Lauren open up about caring for Lauren’s mother after she received an early Alzheimer’s diagnosis, and Michelle and Craig share stories about the family caretaking that shaped their childhoods. Also find out how new hobbies and ceramic bongs could help you stay sharp as you age.

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