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
From Boomerang Kids to Pandemic Caregiving & Loss ft. Linda Hanstra
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Linda Hanstra, a semi-retired speech-language pathologist, author, and seasoned empty nester joins the podcast to share her personal stories of navigating the "sandwich season". From unexpected joys with kids and grandkids to profound loss and pandemic-era challenges, Linda opens up about the lessons learned, the importance of family connection, and the growth that comes from balancing joy with grief.
Tune in to hear Linda’s insights from her new book, Empty Nest Joyride: Hope, Love and Purpose on the Road to Contentment. The conversation covers everything from tips for handling “boomerang kids” to the nuances of parenting adult children and finding peace in times of transition. Listeners will also learn about Linda’s practical resources, including her “Happy Together” checklist for families navigating returning adult children, and get a chance to enter an exciting book giveaway.
Don’t miss this encouraging episode filled with relatable stories, practical advice, and a gentle reminder that peace and joy can flourish even amid life’s toughest seasons.
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Resources:
- Linda’s book, Empty-Nest Joyride: Hope, Love, and Purpose on the Road to Contentment
- Website: lindahanstra.com
- Substack: lindahanstra.substack.com/
- "Happy Together" checklists: lindahanstra.com/happy
- Tiny Testimony Book Workshop: Learn more here
Linda’s Bio:
Linda Hanstra writes about what brings joy to her empty nest, including topics such as her faith, family, cycling, traveling, grandparenting, and more. Linda is the author of two books—Lent through the Little Things and her new release, Empty-Nest Joyride: Hope, Love, and Purpose on the Road to Contentment. Linda and her husband, Tom, live in southwest Michigan and spend summers “Up North” in Minnesota—their home away from home. With four adult children, a daughter-in-law, a soon-to-be son-in-law, and two adorable grandchildren, Linda is cruising along on her “empty-nest joyride!”
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