In this episode of Sandwiched, host Paul H. Richardson, Jr. sits down with Sarah Davis (she/her), former caregiver to her mother, Sandy Davis. Sarah shares her journey of moving from the Bay Area back to Iowa to care for her mom, who was living with Alzheimer’s. As Sandy’s only immediate family member, Sarah became her primary caregiver—navigating difficult choices, transitions to assisted living and nursing care, and the emotional weight of being the sole support system.

We talk about:

• How two “temporary” trips to Iowa turned into a long-term move
• The challenges of adjusting to caregiving, homeownership, and building a care team
• Why yoga, walks with her mom’s dog, and classes like the “stop method” became essential acts of self-care
• How music therapy and finding community through Hilarity for Charity (founded by Seth Rogen & Lauren Miller Rogen) gave her strength
• Her career in podcasting, including Warmly Iowa and Breathing Wind Sarah’s story is one of resilience, recalibration, and learning to care for herself while caring for her mom.

Listen in to hear how Sarah describes her “sandwich” as starting over—overwhelmed, burnt out, yet finding ways to breathe, reset, and create space for herself.

When technology meets tradition, caregiving takes on new meaning. In this episode of Sandwiched, powered by Tumbleweed and hosted by Paul H. Richardson, Jr., we sit down with Biagio Arobba, a software developer, twin, father, partner, and son, who shares his journey navigating life in the “sandwiched” generation.

As his parents began aging, Biagio leaned on his technical skills to help his family stay organized. What started as spreadsheets and systems evolved into weekly family meetings that gave his parents and siblings a shared space to plan, reflect, and face the future together.

Biagio opens up about: -

• How his Native American culture and heritage shaped his approach to caregiving
• The unique perspective of being a son stepping into a caregiving role
• Balancing parenting his children while supporting his parents’ aging journey
• Why structure + love matter when families prepare for life’s hardest seasons

His story is a reminder that caregiving is more than logistics; it’s about culture, connection, and compassion.

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In this powerful episode of Sandwiched, host Paul H. Richardson, Jr. speaks with Rose Hedges — a devoted mom, wife, ICU nurse, and now a recognized family caregiver.

Rose opens up about her deeply personal journey of unexpectedly becoming the primary caregiver for a chronically ill family member. From the moment she rushed an hour away on a Sunday morning, through a harrowing ICU stay and complex diagnosis, Rose found herself navigating the tension between her professional knowledge as a nurse and the emotional reality of caregiving for family.

In this episode, Rose shares:

• The challenge of wearing both the nurse hat and family member hat, and the blurred boundaries between the two.
• Navigating health insurance, disability, Medicare/Medicaid renewals — and the frustration of lapsed benefits.
• Balancing caregiving while raising twins, supporting her husband, and welcoming a loved one into her home.
• Lessons from supporting her mother through cancer years earlier, and the ongoing reminder to “help yourself” even when caregiving feels all-consuming.

Rose’s story highlights the emotional highs and lows of caregiving — offering honesty, compassion, and inspiration for anyone walking this path.

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In this heartfelt episode of Sandwiched, powered by Tumbleweed, host Paul H. Richardson, Jr. sits down with Eileen O’Doherty, a rising graduate at the University of Iowa and member of the Tumbleweed team. Eileen opens up about her journey of losing her mother, Megan, to cancer after years of caregiving that began when she was just five years old.

Raised by a single mom, Eileen learned resilience, responsibility, and the meaning of support from an early age. She shares vivid memories of navigating her mother’s diagnosis, stepping into caregiving roles as a child, and eventually moving in with relatives after her mother’s passing. Through honest reflection, Eileen highlights how grief shaped her adolescence, the importance of openness with children, and the gift of cherishing small moments. Her story reminds us that even in life’s most difficult seasons, there can be strength, love, and resilience.

In this moving episode of Sandwiched, host Paul H. Richardson Jr. sits down with Gary San Angel—a community-based artist, filmmaker, and storyteller who is also a devoted son, partner, dad, and family caregiver.

Gary opens up about caring for his father and how his Filipino heritage and daily work at USC have shaped his journey. Through honest reflections, he shares how art, humor, and storytelling help him navigate the challenges of caregiving while still finding joy, resilience, and connection.

This conversation sits at the intersection of culture, creativity, and caregiving, reminding us that healing and meaning can be found even in life’s toughest seasons.

Tune in weekly to Sandwiched for heartfelt stories about the sandwich generation, caregiving, grief, family, and resilience—powered by Tumbleweed.

In this powerful episode of Sandwiched, host Paul H. Richardson Jr. sits down with Anise Goff and Debra J. Fisher, showrunner of Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia, for a raw and heartfelt conversation about love, loss, and resilience.

Anise opens up about the unimaginable reality of losing both her husband, Mark, and her mother just 18 days apart—an experience she calls being “double sandwiched.” Alongside her longtime family friend Debra, they explore the tsunami of grief, the unexpected spirals and ambushes it brings, and the healing power of friendship and community.

This candid dialogue reminds us that while grief can be overwhelming, no one has to navigate it alone. Sandwiched is a space for caregivers, family members, and those touched by loss to share their stories and find strength in connection.

Tune in weekly for conversations about caregiving, grief, the sandwich generation, and the resilience it takes to move forward.