Sandwich Season Sanity
Welcome to Sandwich Season:
Peace, joy, and wisdom for moms who are stretched thin in multigenerational caregiving, juggling parenting, grandparenting, and eldercare.
Take charge of reactions, set those oh-so-important boundaries, and find time for new passions and hobbies.
Podcasting since 2025 • 28 episodes
Sandwich Season Sanity
Latest Episodes
Exchanging Expectations of Adult Kids for Peace in Empty Nest ft. Jill Savage
In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast, Ruthie sits down with relationship expert and author Jill Savage to discuss the delicate balance of parenting adult children during the empty nest years and how to become “unoffendable”. Ji...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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30:45
Fun and Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Christmas in Empty Nest Ft. Jim Gray
In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast, I’m joined by my husband of 38 years, Jim Gray, for his input on the holidays as empty nesters. We’re talking about our unique lifestyle, splitting time between homes in West Virginia and F...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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27:26
Couples United: Tackling Holiday People-Pleasing Together ft. Billie Jauss
In this episode, I’m sitting down with my guest, Billie Jauss, an international speaker, author, and podcast host known as the "What's Next Coach." We talk through the challenges couples face during the holidays—especially around maintaining a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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27:21
Finding Time for Friendships Amidst Caregiver Overwhelm ft. Sue Donaldson
In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast, Sue Donaldson, a speaker, author, and expert on hospitality opens up about the realities of loneliness faced during the "sandwich season"—the time in life when women care for both aging par...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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26:18
Holiday Adaptability for Moms of Adult Kids ft. Pamela Henkelman
On this episode, host Ruthie Gray welcomes Pamela Henkelman, certified empty nest coach and host of the Midlife Momma podcast, for a candid conversation about navigating the holidays with adult children. Pamela shares her wisdom on lettin...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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23:54
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Hey Ruthie! This is Chris Workman! I recently found your podcast and just finished your book yesterday. Love it 💕
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