The Mindful Midlife Mom - Mindfulness Practices and Techniques for Mentally Exhausted Moms in the Sandwich Generation
Valerie Mekki
152 episodes
15 hours ago
Struggling with holiday changes now that your parent can't be home or host like they used to? If this is your first holiday with a parent in assisted living or watching traditions disappear because they can no longer cook or plan like before, you're not alone—and your sadness is completely valid. In this deeply honest episode, you'll discover why the holiday slowdown brings all those suppressed feelings to the surface—and why that's actually necessary. You'll learn why trying to stay positive...
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Struggling with holiday changes now that your parent can't be home or host like they used to? If this is your first holiday with a parent in assisted living or watching traditions disappear because they can no longer cook or plan like before, you're not alone—and your sadness is completely valid. In this deeply honest episode, you'll discover why the holiday slowdown brings all those suppressed feelings to the surface—and why that's actually necessary. You'll learn why trying to stay positive...
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
Struggling with holiday changes now that your parent can't be home or host like they used to? If this is your first holiday with a parent in assisted living or watching traditions disappear because they can no longer cook or plan like before, you're not alone—and your sadness is completely valid. In this deeply honest episode, you'll discover why the holiday slowdown brings all those suppressed feelings to the surface—and why that's actually necessary. You'll learn why trying to stay positive...
