Listen "Finding Time for Friendships Amidst Caregiver Overwhelm ft. Sue Donaldson"
Episode Synopsis
Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast, Sue Donaldson, a speaker, author, and expert on hospitality opens up about the realities of loneliness faced during the "sandwich season"—the time in life when women care for both aging parents and growing children. Sue also shares wisdom from her new book, "Never Alone: Stories of Invitation and Connection," offering practical advice on building genuine community, finding mentorship, and bringing organic support into everyday life. Discover meaningful strategies for balancing busy caregiving demands with self-care and intentional relationships while learning creative ways to foster community, even with limited time or space, and how to listen to the Holy Spirit when extending hospitality. Check the show notes for Sue’s free hospitality prayers and mentoring worksheets.Resources:A prayer for a hospitality heart, recipe, and 10 printables to help you get started in a mentoring relationshipSue's Book: Never Alone; Stories of Invitation & ConnectionSue's 17 keynotes and 8 Retreat SeriesSue’s Facebook group: Welcome Heart, Welcome Home Facebook Insta PinterestTwitterBio: Speaker, author, podcaster, Sue Donaldson and her husband, Mark, have raised 3 daughters who keep them at the bank and on their knees. Sue loves connecting people to one another, to God, and to His Word, and has been speaking for the last 20 years. Sue hosts a weekly podcast: Welcome Heart: Living a Legacy Life and a free Facebook group: Welcome Heart, Welcome Home. You’re invited!Visit Ruthie's Website at RuthieGray.com Get Ruthie's Sandwich Season Pieces Newsletter Read Ruthie's book, Empty Nest Awakening; Weaving the Threads of Your Passions into Purpose
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