Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDistant Caregiving Guilt: A Grounding Affirmation for Sandwich Generation Moms
Do you feel like you’ve "abandoned your post" just by living your own life? We often tell ourselves that being a "good daughter" requires being physi…
6 months ago
142 | Sandwich Generation Guilt When You Live Far Away From Your Parent
Episode 142
If you live far away from your aging parents, you know that heavy, constant hum of stress. Your body is in your own home, but your mind is miles away…
6 months ago
The Power of Stillness: 5 Minute Guide to Train Your Mind & Body
Does the idea of being still for five minutes make you feel instant guilt? We often complain about being overwhelmed, yet we struggle to simply take …
6 months, 1 week ago
141 | Why You’re Afraid to Be Still (and How to Fix It) Why the Pause is Productive in Midlife
Episode 141
"I don't have time to be still." We say it constantly, but what if skipping the pause is actually making you weaker?
In this episode, Valerie Mekki sh…
6 months, 1 week ago
Feeling Drained? An Empowering Mantra Practice for Compassion Fatigue
Is your emotional battery flashing red at 0%? When you are caring for everyone else, it is easy to slip into "power-save mode"—that hollow, numb feel…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
140 | Feeling Numb? Understanding Caregiver Burnout vs. Compassion Fatigue in Midlife
Episode 140
Have you ever looked at a loved one in crisis and realized... you just don't feel anything? No anger, no sadness—just a hollow, empty numbness? If yo…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Stop Morning Anxiety: The 10-Minute Morning Meditation for Midlife Moms
Are you struggling with immediate anxiety the moment you wake up? In this mindfulness moment, Valerie Mekki guides you through a morning meditation f…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
139 | How 10 Minutes of Morning Sun Can Fix Your Sleep: A Morning Meditation Practice
Episode 139
What if the secret to a better night's sleep started the moment you opened your eyes? If you wake up with immediate anxiety before your feet even hit…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
A Guided Sleep Meditation for Anxiety & Midlife for Sandwich Generation Moms
If you've been struggling to turn off your brain before you go to bed, you aren't alone. In this Midweek Reset, Valerie Mekki shares a sleep meditati…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
138 | How to Stop Scrolling and Go to Sleep: Creating a Nightly "Sleep Spa" Ritual in Midlife
Episode 138
Are you exhausted, yet your heart is racing the moment your head hits the pillow? If you are navigating sandwich generation burnout, you know the "ti…
7 months ago