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Sleep, Stress, & Sandwich Life

Sleep, Stress, & Sandwich Life

Update: 2025-12-08
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🌟 Welcome back to another episode where we dive into the hilarious chaos of midlife! 🌟

 

In today's episode, we share our candid thoughts on the challenges of juggling kids, careers, and aging parents. Ever felt like you're running on fumes while trying to keep it all together? We've been there! 😅

 

Join us as we tackle everything from sleepless nights to chaotic calendars, all while navigating the turbulent waters of midlife exhaustion. We chat about the importance of acknowledging our struggles, giving ourselves grace, and finding humor in the little mishaps—like mistaking Vegas for a state! 🏞️

 

We also discuss:

- How lack of sleep can derail our lives (and our brains! 😴)

- Embracing the ebb and flow of life and its uncertainties.

- Tips for finding balance amidst the chaos—whether it's through power naps, hydration hacks, or just shutting everything off for a moment of peace.

- The power of acceptance and humor in overcoming those brain fog moments.

 

So sit back, relax, and let us take you on a journey of laughter, insight, and relatable stories! Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and share with someone who might need a little midlife magic in their day!💖✨

 

**🔔 Subscribe for more real talk!**  

 

📘 Check out our ebook at thesandwichgen.com/ebook for practical tips on navigating the Sandwich Generation! 

 

Let's embrace this wild ride together! 🎢

 

**Follow us for more relatable parenting content:**

 

If You Have Aging Parents & Are In The Sandwich Generation, I Got What You Need Here:

https://www.thesandwichedgen.com/ebook

 

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https://www.amazon.com/shop/thrivingfamilypodcastbycalmparent

 

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https://www.thesandwichedgen.com/blog

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