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.