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EPISODE · Jan 3, 2026 · 24 MIN

Surviving the Sandwich Generation: Reclaiming Your Time, Energy, and Self

from Faded to Fabulous: Real Talk for Midlife Women · host Faded To Fabulous LLC

Send us Fan MailFeeling stretched thin and stuck in the middle? In this episode, we talk about the real challenges of the Sandwich Generation—caring for aging parents while still raising kids, managing careers, and trying not to burn out.Vicki and Kim share personal stories and practical coaching tools to help you set boundaries, manage stress, and protect your energy. Kim walks through simple strategies for planning ahead, having tough conversations with parents, and avoiding caregiver burnout before it takes over.If you’re taking care of everyone else and wondering who’s taking care of you—this one’s for you 💛Episode Timeline ⏱️00:00 Intro to the Sandwich Generation01:21 What it really means02:16 Personal caregiving stories03:57 Balancing family & career07:06 Coaching tips for stress07:32 Energy allocation exercise10:28 Urgent vs. important12:34 Overwhelm & functional freeze12:55 Setting boundaries16:03 Planning ahead for elder care18:39 Why self-care matters21:00 A burnout warning story23:11 Final thoughts & encouragement Support the show✨ Join the Faded to Fabulous Community💝 Support Us! Click here🖥️ Website: https://www.fadedtofabulous.biz📲 Instagram: @fadedtofabulous📘 Facebook: Faded to Fabulous🎥 YouTube: Faded to Fabulous📩 Join our newsletter: Subscribe here🎓 Explore our courses: Click here

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Send us Fan Mail Feeling stretched thin and stuck in the middle? In this episode, we talk about the real challenges of the Sandwich Generation—caring for aging parents while still raising kids, managing careers, and trying not to burn out. Vicki and Kim share personal stories and practical coaching tools to help you set boundaries, manage stress, and protect your energy. Kim walks through simple strategies for planning ahead, having tough conversations with parents, and avoiding caregiver bu...

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