The Mindful Midlife Mom - Mindfulness Practices and Techniques for Mentally Exhausted Moms in the Sandwich Generation
Valerie Mekki
146 episodes
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Feeling caught between your kids' bright futures and your parent's steady decline? It can feel like you're frozen in the middle—unable to dream forward while holding so much in the present. But what if you’re not stuck at all? What if this moment in midlife is your greatest vantage point yet? In this episode, you'll learn how to reframe the "sandwich generation" experience as a unique opportunity for clarity, purpose, and direction—so you can choose your next chapter with intention. Discove...
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Feeling caught between your kids' bright futures and your parent's steady decline? It can feel like you're frozen in the middle—unable to dream forward while holding so much in the present. But what if you’re not stuck at all? What if this moment in midlife is your greatest vantage point yet? In this episode, you'll learn how to reframe the "sandwich generation" experience as a unique opportunity for clarity, purpose, and direction—so you can choose your next chapter with intention. Discove...
124 | Setting Boundaries with Aging Parents in the Sandwich Generation: A Mantra Toolkit for People-Pleasers
The Mindful Midlife Mom - Mindfulness Practices and Techniques for Mentally Exhausted Moms in the Sandwich Generation
14 minutes
1 month ago
124 | Setting Boundaries with Aging Parents in the Sandwich Generation: A Mantra Toolkit for People-Pleasers
Do you feel like a "bad daughter" every time you say no to your aging parent's requests—even when you're completely maxed out? You're not alone. For many women balancing caregiving, kids, careers, and cultural expectations, saying no to a parent can feel like emotional betrayal. But here’s the truth: honoring your limits doesn’t make you selfish—it makes your care sustainable. This episode is a compassionate guide for mentally exhausted, people-pleasing moms who want to care for everyone else...
The Mindful Midlife Mom - Mindfulness Practices and Techniques for Mentally Exhausted Moms in the Sandwich Generation
Feeling caught between your kids' bright futures and your parent's steady decline? It can feel like you're frozen in the middle—unable to dream forward while holding so much in the present. But what if you’re not stuck at all? What if this moment in midlife is your greatest vantage point yet? In this episode, you'll learn how to reframe the "sandwich generation" experience as a unique opportunity for clarity, purpose, and direction—so you can choose your next chapter with intention. Discove...