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 • 10 episodes
Sandwich Season Sanity
Latest Episodes
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 Batastel...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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24:34
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