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.
Episodes
17 episodes
Two Questions to Ask in Your Stressed Season
In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity Podcast, I’m discussing the challenge of finding peace during one of life’s most chaotic seasons. This episode offers a compassionate exploration of how true peace isn’t just handed to us—even belie...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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12:05
Dream with God in 60 Minutes
In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast, I’m sharing my "Dream with God in 60 Minutes" task-sorting method through a practical, prayer-centered exercise for balancing personal desires, family responsibilities, and your calling fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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19:10
Embracing Legacy: Saying ‘No’ to the Hustle ft. Laura Acuña
In the second half of this episode with Laura Acuna, we’re dissecting the real-life balancing act of being an entrepreneur, author, and mom/caregiver/grandparent. Learn insights on saying “no” and how to prioritize listening to God’s guidance, ...
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25:31
Integrating Personal Ambitions and Caregiving ft. Laura Acuña
In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity, I’m sharing my guest appearance on the Still Becoming Podcast with Laura Acuña, discussing the unique challenges and opportunities that come with balancing caregiving roles and personal ambitions d...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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26:53
Supporting Your Kids While Caregiving
In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast, I sat down with my youngest daughter, Kylie, to explore the unique challenges that arise when a mom transitions into a caregiving role while still raising children. Kylie, who was fourte...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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22:23
My Journey Through Trauma and Self-Care
In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity Podcast, Ruthie opens up about her personal healing journey after years of caregiving and business leadership left her feeling emotionally depleted. She shares a candid reflection on the toll tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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18:36
How Healthy Boundaries Reduce Stress ft. Lisa Saruga
In this part two episode with trauma therapist, Lisa Saruga, Ruthie and Lisa focus on how setting boundaries can bring peace to sandwich generation moms. Lisa shares her “property line” metaphor for boundaries, a crucial mindset for overwhel...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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25:32
Identifying and Managing Caregiver Trauma ft. Lisa Saruga
In this episode of Sandwich Season Sanity, Ruthie sits down with Lisa Saruga to explore the often overlooked topic of caregiving trauma. Lisa, a therapist and author of The Trauma Tree, shares her personal experiences ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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28:07
Growing a Guilt-Free Prayer Life ft. Janet McHenry
Episode 8 of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast features guest, Janet McHenry, national speaker and author of 27 books, including Praying Personalities and her latest, Looking Up: Finding Joy as You Read and...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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31:49
Intentional Long Distance Caregiving ft. Lori Ann Wood
In this episode of Sandwich Season Sanity, Ruthie interviews Lori Ann Wood about her experiences navigating the complex realities of the "sandwich season"—long-distance caring for aging parents while raising her own children and balancing a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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34:52
From Worry to Hot Flashes: Sleep Tips for Midlife Moms
Send a text by tapping the link above and let me know if you like the show!This episode of Sandwich Season Sanity offers essential sleeping tips for busy midlife moms, who are usually either premenopausal, menopausal, or postme...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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19:50
Finding New Purpose in Empty Nest ft. Kate Battistelli
This episode of Sandwich Season Sanity is about navigating the “afterparty” of the empty nest, offering encouragement and wisdom for moms redefining their purpose after their children have grown. Host Ruthie Gray welcomes guest Kate Batastelli—...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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24:34
Balancing Boundaries: Loving Adult Children Without Losing Yourself ft. Pat Fenner
This episode of Sandwich Season Sanity features a heartfelt check-in between host Ruthie Gray and guest Pat Fenner discussing what it’s like to juggle work commitments, family responsibilities, and grandparenting—all while striving to nurtur...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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16:25
How to Have Tricky Conversations with Adult Children ft. Melinda Patrick
Today's episode with guest, Melinda Patrick, explores how parents can navigate and maintain healthy relationships with adult children, especially when they choose paths that diverge from their upbringing. As parents, we often wrestl...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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28:48
Real Talk for Caregiver Burnout ft. Rayna Neises
Ruthie Gray explores the concept of "sandwich season," emphasizing the caregiver's role as the central hub between multiple generations, often managing responsibilities for both children and aging parents. She shares her personal experiences wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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31:39
Managing Anxiety as a Mom and Caregiver
Welcome to Episode 1 of Sandwich Season Sanity! This episode explores finding peace amid fear, particularly for those navigating the challenges of sandwich season—caring for aging parents while supporting growing and adult children.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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