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.
Sandwich Season Sanity
Managing Anxiety as a Mom and Caregiver
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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.
- Cultivating Thankfulness: Ruthie highlights how giving thanks is a powerful antidote to worry. She outlines the importance of a spirit of gratitude, explaining that it helps redirect the mind from anxiety to appreciating what one has, aligning with Scripture.
- Practical Encouragement for Moms: The episode offers practical advice for "sandwich season" moms juggling caregiving responsibilities. Ruthie introduces "The Peaceful Mom collection," a podcast resource to help listeners cultivate peace and embrace self-growth during challenging times.
Resources
The Peaceful Mom Collection, a Private Podcast with a deeper look at how to prioritize peace amidst tricky family dynamics, nurture communication and boundaries with adult kids and elderly parents, and gain confidence and clarity on personal endeavors.
Check the link here to sign up
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