
Sandwich Season Sanity
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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.
Sandwich Season Sanity
From Worry to Hot Flashes: Sleep Tips for Midlife Moms
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This episode of Sandwich Season Sanity offers essential sleeping tips for busy midlife moms, who are usually either premenopausal, menopausal, or postmenopausal.
Ruthie Gray shares candid stories about her own sleep struggles that began during her children’s teenage driving years and continued through empty nest and caregiving seasons. She discusses the anxiety and physical changes, like menopause, that often rob sleep in mid-life and emphasizes the universal need for restful sleep as women grow older.
Resources:
- Book:
Empty Nest Awakening: Weaving the Threads of Your Passions into Purpose by Ruthie Gray (specifically, Chapter 20 “Mama Needs Rest”) - Ruthie’s Sleep Recommendations: View Ruthie’s Full List on Amazon
- Time-release melatonin
- Cooling pillows
- Blue light glasses
- Specific supplements for hormone and stress management (view on Amazon)
- Ruthie’s naturopath, Rachel Rausch: Eiro Wellness Website
- Retreat Opportunity for Christian empty-nest entrepreneurs & creatives
Next Steps Retreat in Bradley, West Virginia—September 18–21
Enjoy a blend of coaching, rest, and supportive community (or visit ruthiegray.com/retreat for details)
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Visit Ruthie's Website at RuthieGray.com
Get Ruthie's Sandwich Season Pieces Newsletter
Read Ruthie's book, Empty Nest Awakening; Weaving the Threads of Your Passions into Purpose
Join Ruthie's Next Steps Retreat