Her Dad Went From Ironman Athlete to Needing a Lung Transplant in 2 Years | Megan Holmes

His lungs went from 85% capacity to 16%. He was walking 4-6 miles a day, running Ironman triathlons — and then he couldn't breathe. In this episode, Megan Holmes shares the deeply personal story of supporting her parents through her father's sudden pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis and eventual double lung transplant. From the 8-hour overnight surgery to sitting under fluorescent lights in the waiting room at 1 AM with her mom, Megan opens up about what it really looks like when the sandwich generation steps into the caregiving role. What you'll learn in this episode: Why you should tell your parents how you'll help instead of asking permission, how to prevent caregiver burnout by being the second shift for the primary caregiver, the emotional weight of watching your invincible parent become vulnerable, and practical ways to support aging parents through major medical events. Megan's powerful reminder: caring for your parents isn't a burden. It's a privilege. And if you wait for them to ask for help, you'll be waiting forever.