191~HELP! I'm a Mom In "Sandwich Season" with Ruthie Gray

Episode~191

Podcast Episode
March 09, 2026•1 min read

191~HELP! I'm a Mom In "Sandwich Season" with Ruthie Gray1

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~HELP! What do you do when the kids leave the nest andyour parents start needing more care—at the same time?

In this candid and grace-filled episode, Courtney is joined by author, caregiver, and empty nest mentorRuthie Gray, who opens up about the often-untold realities of the “sandwich season.” From worrying about her adult children’s choices to navigating the emotional weight of caregiving, Ruthie shares the wisdom, boundaries, and faith that have helped her rediscover purpose after parenting.

If you’ve ever thought:

  • HELP! I’m a mom who worries constantly…

  • HELP! I feel lost now that my house is quiet…

  • HELP! I’m raising kids while caring for aging parents…

Then this episode is a must-listen.

Together, Courtney and Ruthie unpack:

  • Why letting go of adult kids feels harder than expected

  • How your identitycan’tbe wrapped up in your child’s decisions

  • The practical and spiritual tools that anchor you through transition

  • Why rediscovering your passions matters

  • And what it means to let God grow both you and your child—without your hands all over it

This is one of those honest, rich conversations every mom needs in her earbuds. Grab a tissue and your journal—you’re going to feel seen, encouraged, and reminded that God is growingyou, too.

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Scripture Ruthie Shared:

“In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
—Colossians 2:3

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