Episodes 36
Avg. Duration 25m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (21)
Since Apr 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

S3E9 Top Five Episodes for Multigenerational Caregivers

Apr 27, 2026 21m

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!Celebrate one year of the Sandwich Season Sanity Podcast with us!!! This episode highlights the top five most-downloaded episodes, shares…

S3E8 Navigating Ideological Differences Across Generations ft. Michelle Rayburn

Apr 13, 2026 26m

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!Ever felt caught in a struggle between your beliefs and that of your adult children and your aging parents? You're not alone. In this…

S3E7 A Caregiver’s Guide to Gentle Morning Rituals ft. Jennifer Dukes Lee

Mar 30, 2026 25m

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!Ever feel like mornings are just too overwhelming to handle? Trust me, I’ve been there. Whether you’re caring for loved ones, managing a…

S3E6 How Caregivers Can Maintain Mental Health ft. Kim Cusimano

Mar 16, 2026 24m

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!Ever feel like caregiving is wearing you thin? You're not alone—and the good news? You can find moments of joy, hope, and even peace amid…

S3E5 Practical and Spiritual Lessons From Caregiving and Parent-loss ft. Lois Flowers

Mar 02, 2026 25m

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!Sometimes life throws a curveball when you least expect it. This episode is a heartfelt conversation about resilience, faith, and finding…

S3E4 Rediscovering Your Calling in the Sandwich Season ft. Lori Melton

Feb 16, 2026 26m

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In this conversation, Lori G. Melton discusses the challenges and opportunities of rediscovering personal callings during the sandwich…

S3E3 Small Habit Shifts for Emotional Eating and Self Care ft. Brandice Lardner

Feb 02, 2026 38m

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In this episode, I am joined by friend Brandice Lardner, a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and Amazon bestselling author of…

S3E2 Overcoming Old Wounds While Caregiving ft. Laura Acuña

Jan 19, 2026 27m

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast, I am welcoming back my friend, Laura Acuña, for her deep insight into caregiving and…

S3E1 Exchanging Expectations of Adult Kids for Peace in Empty Nest ft. Jill Savage

Jan 05, 2026 30m

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast, Ruthie sits down with relationship expert and author Jill Savage to discuss the…

S2E10 Fun and Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Christmas in Empty Nest Ft. Jim Gray

Dec 22, 2025 27m

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast, I’m joined by my husband of 38 years, Jim Gray, for his input on the holidays as…

S2E9 Couples United: Tackling Holiday People-Pleasing Together ft. Billie Jauss

Dec 08, 2025 27m

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In this episode, I’m sitting down with my guest, Billie Jauss, an international speaker, author, and podcast host known as the "What's Next…

S2E8 Finding Time for Friendships Amidst Caregiver Overwhelm ft. Sue Donaldson

Nov 24, 2025 26m

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast, Sue Donaldson, a speaker, author, and expert on hospitality opens up about the…

S2E7 Holiday Adaptability for Moms of Adult Kids ft. Pamela Henkelman

Nov 10, 2025 23m

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!On this episode,  host Ruthie Gray welcomes Pamela Henkelman, certified empty nest coach and host of the Midlife Momma podcast, for a…

S2E6 Diplomas to Diagnosis: When Graduation Meets Caregiving ft. Peg Arnold

Oct 27, 2025 21m

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!Peg Arnold, speaker, author, and “Drama Queen for Jesus”, shares her powerful caregiving journey. Peg opens up about a time when her family…

S2E5 Building Healthy Connections with Adult Children and In-Laws ft. Suzy Mighell

Oct 13, 2025 19m

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In this episode, I’m sitting down with my sweet friend, Suzy Mighell, author of the FABULOUS new release, "Empty Nest: 60 Days to Finding…

S2E4 Caregiving Special Needs Children and Aging Parents ft. Kelly Hall

Sep 29, 2025 29m

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!On this episode, I’m welcoming Kelly Hall—host of the Unshakable Hope podcast, author, Bible teacher, and seasoned caregiver. Kelly shares…

S2E3 From Boomerang Kids to Pandemic Caregiving & Loss ft. Linda Hanstra

Sep 15, 2025 27m

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!Linda Hanstra, a semi-retired speech-language pathologist, author, and seasoned empty nester joins the podcast to share her personal…

S2E2 Practical Ways People Pleasers Can Balance Identity and Daily Demands ft. Lori Schumaker

Sep 01, 2025 26m

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In this episode of Sandwich Season Sanity, I’m sitting down with my friend and fellow caregiver, Lori Schumaker. Lori opens up about her…

S2E1 An Emergency Medical Records Checklist for Caregivers ft. Cathy Lawdanski

Aug 18, 2025 21m

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast, I’m interviewing Cathy Lawdanski, a retired empty nester with a wealth of wit and…

S1E16 Two Questions to Ask in Your Stressed Season

Jul 21, 2025 12m

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity Podcast, I’m discussing the challenge of finding peace during one of life’s most chaotic…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Sandwich Season Sanity have?

Sandwich Season Sanity has published 36 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

Is Sandwich Season Sanity still active?

Sandwich Season Sanity is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 25m.

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