Sandwich Gen—with Coach Wendy Taddeucci

Coach Wendy T. - Sandwich Gen “There are many women in the ‘Sandwich Generation’ who don’t believe they have the right to put their own masks on first.” Do you know what these words mean? Coach Wendy does … & she’s explaining it all in our conversation (that’s now available on-demand).  Here’s what: 1. “Sandwich Generation” traditionally refers to that era in life when people are taking care of both their children & their own parents. It’s more common than you may realize. 2. Just like we’re asked on airplanes to put our own oxygen masks on first if we are responsible for another person, this reality makes a great metaphor for meeting some of our personal & self-care needs when others’ depend on us daily.  3. The idea may make sense … but putting it into action can feel impossible in the moment.  4. Coach Wendy can help. (Jump to 41:00 to hear her best strategies for success!) My favorite takeaway are these words of wisdom: “You are the expert in your own life.”   || Connect with this episode’s guest at Coach-Wendy.com & hear her Smiling Souls podcast episodes, as well. || Other resources we mentioned today include: 30 Days Journal Prompts. || SUPPORT OUR SHOW while supporting yourself: Visit our affiliate sites Big Life Journal & Generation Mindful to find products like journals, Calm Down Corner kits, lesson plans & posters & even parenting communities to help you #feelandheal with #moodtools … or visit our affiliate SensaCalm for weighted blankets & plushies—& lots of other sensory tools—for kids & grownups alike. || Meet our show SPONSORS: Coach Kiki & My Moody Daybook.  || LISTEN NEXT: Women Who Lead with DeNeen K. Attard