When You're Feeling Broken by Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation

The Mindful Midlife Mom - Mindfulness Practices and Techniques for Mentally Exhausted Moms in the Sandwich Generation

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Having one of those days where caregiving, parenting, and everything else feels like too much?

You’re not breaking—you’re stretching. And that tension you feel? It’s not proof of failure. It’s proof of growth. In this short but powerful mindfulness reset, you’ll be guided back to your center with an affirmation that reminds you of your strength. Even on your hardest days, you are expanding into someone more capable, grounded, and resilient than you realize.

Reconnect with the truth that your overwhelm doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re growing.

Anchor yourself with a grounding affirmation you can use any time you feel like you’re about to snap.

Walk away with a 10-second tool for transforming chaos into confidence.

Press play now to reclaim your power—and remember what you're made of.

If you’re interested in learning more about the “Rubber Band Era” perspective, check out the article and more of Valerie’s writing on her blog, ‘Oh, Hello Midlife’.

And if you sign up for the newsletter, as a thank you, we’ll send you the “10 Min. Calm Kit for Sandwich Generation Moms.” It includes three guided sessions for morning, mid-day, and bedtime, so you can find your calm in the midst of this chaotic season of life.

You’re listening to the right show, formerly known as the Mindful Life Changes or Mindful Career Change. We’ve pivoted through the years, but finally landed on the right path: content for moms in the ‘Sandwich Generation’, because midlife disruption doesn't have to break you.

New episodes drop on:

Sundays: 20-min episodes addressing common midlife challenges with practical strategies plus a mindfulness practice (affirmations, mantras, or meditations)
Wednesdays: Bite-sized episodes to reinforce Sunday's mindfulness technique & reset your week