The Mindful Midlife Mom - Mindfulness Practices and Techniques for Mentally Exhausted Moms Juggling Kids & Aging Parents
Are you an overstretched midlife mom juggling teenagers 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 while raising kids.
Tune in twice a week for:
- Sundays: 20-minute episodes addressing common midlife challenges with practical strategies plus a featured mindfulness practice (affirmations, mantras, or meditations)
- Wednesdays: Short guided practice sessions to reinforce Sunday's mindfulness technique and reset your week
These bite-sized practices fit into your chaotic schedule and help you show up as the calm, present mom you want to be.
Start with our fan-favorite Episode 97: "Midlife Slump? You Deserve Better— 'I Am' Affirmations for Self Worth" to begin transforming how you see yourself today.
Episodes
123 episodes
Mindfulness Moment: Affirmation for Caregiving Guilt and Resentment in the Sandwich Generation
Do you ever catch yourself caring for your aging parents purely out of obligation—handling the logistics, managing appointments, making decisions—while your siblings go about their “normal” lives? If resentment or guilt has crept in, you’re ...
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117 | When You Feel Like You Don't Have a Choice: Sandwich Generation Guilt and the Power to Choose Love Over Obligation
When caregiving feels like a trap…Do you ever find yourself thinking, “If I don’t do it, who will?” when it comes to caring for your aging parents? Whether it’s because you live closest, have a flexible schedule, or have always...
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Episode 117
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12:09
Grounding Meditation to Ease Burnout For Midlife Moms in the Sandwich Generation
Feeling emotionally burned out from juggling it all? This midweek reset is for you.If you’ve been pulled between your kids' needs, your parents’ care, and the endless demands of work or life, you're not alone. In this mindfulness moment ...
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116 | Why Being in the Sandwich Generation Is Breaking So Many Moms: Grounding Meditation to Ease the Burnout
Ever feel like you're being stretched so thin that you’re about to break?Welcome to The Mindful Midlife Mom, a podcast for women navigating the emotional weight of raising kids while caring for aging parents—all while trying to...
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Episode 116
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Introducing: The Mindful Midlife Mom Podcast - Mindfulness Practices and Techniques for Mentally Exhausted Moms Juggling Kids & Aging Parents
Big News! This podcast has a new name—and a renewed mission. Welcome to The Mindful Midlife Mom, your space for finding calm in the chaos of raising kids while caring for aging parents. In this announcement episode, Valerie shares why this c...
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115 | Why Always Saying No To Yourself Keeps Midlife Moms Feeling Stuck (A Month of Mindful Abundance Can Help)
Do you catch yourself saying no to growth opportunities because you feel guilty about prioritizing yourself?Whether you’re craving a new routine, a chance to invest in yourself, or simply space to reconnect with who you are, th...
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Episode 115
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15:41
114 | 3 Mindfulness Practices To Help Midlife Moms Beat Burnout and Be Present As Summer Ends (replay ep.68)
Are you rushing through the final days of summer instead of soaking them in?With back-to-school chaos looming, it’s easy to miss the magic in these last, precious summer moments. But what if you could slow down, be more present...
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Episode 114
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113 | Self Care Mantra: "This Moment Is Just For Me"—Beat Mom Summer Burnout Right Now (Replay Ep.82)
Are you making everyone else's summer magical—but forgetting to make space for yourself?If you're busy planning the perfect summer for your family but feel your own cup running on empty, you're not alone—and you’re not selfish f...
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Episode 113
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8:48
112 | Why Summer Break Triggers Burnout for Midlife Moms & How Mindfulness Can Be Your Reset Button
Do you ever feel like summer is harder than the school year—and you're the only one not getting a break?While everyone else seems to be relaxing, are you buried in vacation logistics, summer camps, and caregiving duties—wondering when *...
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Episode 112
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111 | Why Midlife Moms in the Sandwich Generation Wake Up Burned Out & How Mindfulness Mantras Can Help
Do your days feel like they just happen to you—leaving you exhausted before you even start?If you’re a midlife mom constantly juggling caregiving, parenting, and professional pressure, you’re likely running on empty—not from doing too m...
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Episode 111
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110 | Two Reasons Midlife Moms Feel Burnout Even With a Full To-Do List & How Mindfulness Helps You Celebrate Wins
What if your exhaustion isn’t about doing too much—but about never stopping to celebrate what you’ve already done?You push through every milestone, every obligation, every crisis—yet feel like you're barely staying afloat. If you're a m...
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Episode 110
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13:08
109 | Stressed Out Dad? 3 Breathing Techniques To Beat Burnout (Mindfulness For the Sandwich Generation)
When was the last time someone asked you how you're holding up, Dad?If you're the one holding it all together—providing, protecting, problem-solving—but silently running on empty, this episode is your reminder: you matter too. On this F...
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Episode 109
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15:48
108 | When Choosing Yourself Feels Selfish: Mindfulness For Midlife Moms Facing Burnout (Caregiving Guilt)
Do you feel guilty for wanting more—for yourself? If every time you reach for your own joy, creativity, or growth you hear that nagging voice say, “Shouldn’t you be doing something for your family instead?”, this episode is for you. Midlife wom...
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Episode 108
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13:38
107 | Feeling Behind in Midlife? Use Powerful 'I Am' Affirmations to Beat Burnout (Caregiving Perspective)
Do you feel like another year is slipping by while your dreams stay on hold? If you're watching the calendar flip, wondering where the time went—and why your goals keep getting postponed—this episode is your invitation to stop waiting and start...
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Episode 107
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106 | 3 Mindful Ways Midlife Moms Can Stop Comparing Themselves & Recover From Limiting Thoughts
Are you comparing your Chapter 5 to someone else’s Chapter 20—and feeling like you’ve fallen behind?If you're stuck measuring your worth against others' highlight reels, this episode will help you reframe the winding, messy beauty of...
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Episode 106
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12:04
105 | Why Being a Beginner Again After 40 Is the Cure for Midlife Career Burnout (Replay Ep. 36)
Does starting over feel intimidating—especially after years of being the expert?Whether you’re changing careers, learning a new skill, or building your online presence after 40, it’s easy to forget what it means to truly be a beginner. In this ...
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Episode 105
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13:02
104 | Why Mother’s Day Isn’t Always Joyful for Midlife Moms—And How Mindfulness Helps You Cope
Does Mother's Day stir up more emotions than you expected—joy, sorrow, guilt, or longing?Whether you're celebrating, grieving, navigating a complicated relationship, or simply surviving the day, this episode offers a peaceful, honest space to r...
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9:50
103 | “I Am” Affirmations for Midlife Moms Reinventing After 40 (Mindfulness Tools to Beat Burnout)
Have layoffs or midlife shifts left you questioning what’s next—and if it’s too late to start over? Whether you're facing career uncertainty or craving something more meaningful, this episode reminds you that reinvention after 40 isn’t just pos...
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Episode 103
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11:55
102 | How “Yes And” Mindfulness Affirmations Help Midlife Moms Reframe Burnout & Caregiving Pressure
Are you stuck believing you have to choose—between work and family, passion and stability, courage and comfort?Midlife often brings us to a crossroads, but what if those crossroads aren’t about choosing either/or—what if they’re an invi...
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Episode 102
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13:54
101 | Signs You’re on the Right Path: Mindfulness for Midlife Moms (Even When Burnout Clouds the Journey)
Have you taken a bold step forward—only to wonder if you're still on the right path? Doubt often creeps in after a major transition, especially in midlife. But what if the clarity you're seeking is already around you—in subtle signs, whispers, ...
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Episode 101
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15:06
100 | Why Overthinking Is Draining Midlife Moms More Than Life Itself (A Guided Meditation for Instant Relief)
Are you trapped in a mental loop of “why?” and “how?”—and too exhausted to even begin finding answers?When life’s challenges spiral into relentless questions, it’s not your circumstance that drains you—it’s your mind’s insistence on sol...
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Episode 100
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12:06
99 | Affirmations for Bravery in Midlife: Mindfulness Tools to Overcome Burnout and Fear in the Sandwich Generation
What if your "why" is actually stronger than your fear? Trying something new in midlife—whether it's a career pivot, creative pursuit, or putting yourself back out there—feels different than it did in your 20s. The risks feel bigger, the self-d...
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Episode 99
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14:34
Special Announcement: We're on now on YouTube! Oh, hello midlife & Mindful Life Changes
Join me for an exciting announcement as I reveal my brand new YouTube channel "Oh Hello Midlife"! After months of preparation, I'm expanding beyond audio to bring you visual content that captures the real-life challenges and triumphs of midlife...
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98 | Why “When the Time Is Right” Is a Burnout Trap for Midlife Moms & Affirmation to Stop Waiting (replay Ep.50)
Are you waiting for the “perfect” moment to begin your next chapter? Too often, we say “when…”—when the kids are grown, when the job slows down, when we’re more ready, richer, healthier, or more confident. But “when” is a four-letter word that ...
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Episode 98
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11:38
97 | 3 Signs You’re In a Midlife Slump & How Mindfulness Can Restore Energy and Self-Worth for Sandwich Generation Moms
Have you started feeling like a background character in your own life? When you're constantly giving to everyone else—family, work, responsibilities—it’s easy to lose touch with who you are. If your days feel like an endless loop of obligation ...
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Episode 97
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