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

Valerie Mekki

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Are you an overstretched midlife mom juggling kids and aging parents while feeling mentally exhausted and losing yourself in the process?You're not alone in this overwhelming season. As someone currently living in the sandwich generation with my dad in assisted living while my kids are in school, I understand the unique burnout that comes from caring for everyone except yourself.This show offers practical mindfulness tools specifically designed for moms navigating caregiving responsibilities whi...

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Episodes (442)

176 | Creating a Night Routine for Better Sleep: The R.E.M. (REPLAY Ep.48—Making...

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

Oct 4, 202615:30failed

Simple Breathing Techniques to Create Mental Space, Even If You're a Beginner in...

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

Sep 30, 202615:10pending

175 | How to Give Yourself Mental Space: Simple Breathing Exercises for Morning...

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

Sep 27, 202615:41pending

174 | Stop Letting Your Day Happen to You: One-Word Morning Mantras (REPLAY 111....

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

Sep 20, 202613:32failed

How to Stop Replaying Conversations in Your Head: The 6-Word Reset

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

Sep 16, 202612:03queued

173 | Why Do I Care What People Think? The Brain Science Behind It (And How to L...

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

Sep 13, 202614:13pending

‘I’m a work in progress’ Affirmation Practice: The Anecdote for Midlife Perfecti...

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

Sep 9, 202611:42pending

172 | Perfectionism's Favorite Lie: "You Should Already Know This By Now" (Midli...

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

Sep 6, 202615:12pending

Facing Your Midlife Fears: 7 Empowering “I Am” Mantras

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

Sep 2, 20269:44pending

171 | Midlife Anxiety: Why Does Everything Feel More Intense? Fear Reframe & Man...

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

Aug 30, 202614:49pending

Slow Breathing Practice for Midlife Moms Preventing Sandwich Generation Burnout

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

Aug 26, 202611:25pending

170 | Midlife Chaos Season: Slow Down with the "I Can" Breathing Practice

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

Aug 23, 202613:04pending

Feeling Stretched Thin? A Midweek Resilience Practice (Sandwich Generation Moms)

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

Aug 19, 20269:09pending

169 | When Life Gets Disrupted: Finding Resilience in the Sandwich Generation (M...

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

Aug 16, 202610:59pending

Is This All I Am? Reclaiming Your Midlife Identity Beyond Caregiving

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

Aug 12, 20268:53pending

168 | From Raising Kids to Caregiving—Is This All I Am? A Midlife Identity Crisi...

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

Aug 9, 202610:49pending

What's Waiting for You on the Horizon? A Midlife Awakening (Sandwich Generation,...

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

Aug 5, 202616:06pending

167 | Your Kids Are Moving Into Their Next Chapter—What's Yours? The Midlife Van...

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

Aug 2, 202617:43pending

Never "Too Old" Three Steps to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife (A.G.E. Mindset Meth...

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

Jul 29, 20269:56pending

166 | You're Not Too Old: Permission to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife (A.G.E. Min...

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

Jul 26, 202610:03pending

What Are You Good At in Midlife? Rediscovering Your Value Before You Pivot or St...

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

Jul 22, 202611:03pending

165 | You're Not Starting From Zero: How to Rediscover Your Strengths in Midlife

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

Jul 19, 202610:33pending

Reframing Rejection and Disappointment in Midlife (Affirmation + AI Prompt)

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

Jul 15, 20269:34pending

164 | Stop Should-ing Yourself: How to Pivot When Life Says Not Yet

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

Jul 12, 202612:27pending

163 | You Deserve a Summer Break Too: A Reminder for Sandwich Generation Moms (R...

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

Jul 5, 202621:14pending

Your Midweek Reset: Resilience Affirmations for Midlife Disruptions

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

Jul 1, 20269:15pending

162 | When Midlife Doesn’t Go As Planned: Your Resilience Is Your Anchor

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

Jun 28, 202612:42pending

161| Self-Care for Dads: 3 Breathing Techniques for Sandwich Generation Men (REP...

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

Jun 21, 202618:23pending

Your Midweek Personal Power Reset: ‘I Am’ Mantras for the Midlife Mom

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

Jun 17, 20269:44pending

160 | From People-Pleaser to Personal Power: Repeatable Mantras for the Midlife...

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

Jun 14, 202613:40pending

Mindful Moment: Your Midweek Courage Affirmation Practice for Midlife Moms

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

Jun 10, 20268:42pending

159 | It Takes Courage: Reclaiming Your Next Chapter In Midlife (When Change Was...

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

Jun 7, 202612:57pending

Mid-Year Reset: A Visualization Practice to See Your Year End in Success

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

Jun 3, 202611:27pending

158 | It’s Our 3 Year Anniversary! And Your Mid-Year Vantage Point (Midlife Mind...

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

May 31, 202619:35pending

How To Not Let the Sandwich Generation Rob You of Your Future (REPLAY Ep. W129)

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

May 27, 202611:00pending

157 | The Sandwich Generation Silver Lining (Yes, there is one) Waiting For You...

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

May 24, 202616:34pending

Midweek Reset: Setting Intentions to Keep Midlife Burnout From Creeping In

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

May 20, 202610:46pending

156 | Why Setting a Daily Intention Is the Remedy to Midlife Burnout

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

May 17, 202617:00pending

10 Min. Walking Meditation For a Quick Reset, Recharge & Restore for Midlife Mom...

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

May 13, 202615:48pending

155 | Mother’s Day Walking Meditation (10 Minutes to Reset, Restore, & Re-energi...

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

May 10, 202615:55pending

Two Breathing Techniques To Lower Cortisol From Midlife Stress

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

May 6, 202610:13pending

154 | The Hidden Midlife Tax—Cortisol (Two Breathing Techniques to Reduce Stress...

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

May 3, 202613:01pending

Acceptance Affirmation For Sandwich Generation Moms—Watching a Parent Decline

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

Apr 29, 20268:56pending

153 | Watching a Parent Decline: Letting Go of the Need to Fix It (Sandwich Gene...

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

Apr 26, 202610:49pending

Acknowledging the Invisible Work You Do — An Affirmation Practice for Sandwich G...

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

Apr 22, 20269:40pending

152 | Double the Work: The Extra Burden on Midlife Moms in the Sandwich Generati...

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

Apr 19, 202612:07pending

Stop Replaying The Moments In Your Mind—Interrupt the Guilt Spiral For Midlife M...

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

Apr 15, 20269:22pending

151 | Am I Failing Everyone? How to Interrupt the Sandwich Generation Guilt Spir...

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

Apr 12, 202611:35pending

This is Hard—Sandwich Generation Stress (And the Affirmation To Help You Through...

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

Apr 8, 20269:13pending

150 | Nobody Warned Me About the Sandwich Generation — And Nobody Will Warn You...

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

Apr 5, 202611:40pending
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