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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.

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28:07

Identifying and Managing Caregiver Trauma ft. Lisa...

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2025/06/02

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! 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 of managing care for elderly relatives, highlighting the emotional and sensory overload that caregiving can bring. Both Ruthie and Lisa underscore the reality that caregiving involves not just physical demands, but dee...

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31:49

Growing a Guilt-Free Prayer Life ft. Janet McHenry

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2025/05/26

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! 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 Pray Through the Bible. Janet shares insights from her personal sandwich season as a wife, mom, grandmother of 10, and remote caregiver for her mother, who is currently in hospice care. She reflects on the challenges and joys of...

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34:52

Intentional Long Distance Caregiving ft. Lori Ann Wood

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2025/05/19

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! 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 serious illness. She discusses the importance of healthy, respectful family communication and highlights the difficulties of helping parents maintain their independence while also ensuring their ...

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19:50

From Worry to Hot Flashes: Sleep Tips for Midlife Moms

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2025/05/12

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! 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 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 th...

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24:34

Finding New Purpose in Empty Nest ft. Kate Battistelli

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2025/05/05

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! 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—author, former Broadway actress, and mother of Grammy-winning artist Francesca Battistelli—to share her insights and journey. Ruthie and Kate discuss the reality that the shift to an empty nes...

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16:25

Balancing Boundaries: Loving Adult Children Without...

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2025/04/28

Send us a text 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 nurture healthy boundaries with adult children and loved ones. Here are three key takeaways for moms facing similar challenges: Setting Boundaries Is Necessary—And Never Easy: Pat shared her ongoing journey of creating healthy boundaries, especial...

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28:48

How to Have Tricky Conversations with Adult Children...

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2025/04/21

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 wrestle with how to handle our children’s unexpected life choices as they grow into independence. These choices can range from where they shop for groceries, to church attendance, to walking away from their faith. Through her personal experiences, Melinda Patrick s...

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31:39

Real Talk for Caregiver Burnout with Rayna Neises

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2025/04/14

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 with multigenerational caregiving, offering insights into the importance of support and validation for those who feel overwhelmed. Key Takeaways 1. Practical Strategies for Managing Caregiving Challenges: o Being proactive and se...

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Managing Anxiety as a Mom and Caregiver

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2025/04/07

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. Finding Peace Amidst Fear: Ruthie Gray shares personal stories about her own fears with her adult daughter’s health scares. She emphasizes the significance of finding God's peace through prayer and scripture (Philippians 4:6-7) rather than succumbing to worry.Cu...

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Welcome to Sandwich Season Sanity!

Sandwich Season Sanity ·

2025/04/05

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.

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