Sandwich Stories: Stories From the Sandwich Generation with Lexie Callies

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Welcome to Sandwich Stories: Stories From the Sandwich Generation with Lexie Callies. She is you and you are her. One day you wake up and suddenly you look around and realize your life is…complicated. You’re sandwiched between caring for and navigating aging parents…while still trying to raise your young family. During this podcast Lexie is bringing real life stories and experts to help guide you through what she (and many others) had to learn the hard way. Get ready to laugh. To Cry. To take notes and ask questions!

  1. 12h ago

    EP115: The Grass Seed That Changed My Entire Week

    What happens when you're already stretched thin as a sandwich generation caregiver and your dog suddenly needs surgery? Lexie Callies gets real about the week her sweet pup Clover ended up with a grass awn burrowed between her toes, an abscess forming fast, and a vet visit that cascaded into canceled physical therapy and a rescheduled dentist appointment for her mom. It's the kind of week that doesn't make the highlight reel but is absolutely the reality of caregiving life, and Lexie isn't pretending otherwise. Because when you're the one holding everything together, even the one-off emergencies land squarely on your shoulders.This short but honest episode is a reminder that the sandwich generation isn't just aging parents and young kids. It's the dog, the appointments, the rescheduling, and the quiet way you always seem to put yourself last without even thinking twice. Lexie wraps up with a little Loretta Lynn energy, a song called Fist City that she insists perfectly captures how Clover feels about her right now, and a warm nudge to anyone out there doing the same invisible juggling act. If your week has felt like one long game of canceled plans and rolling with it, this one is for you.Song of the Week: Fist City by Loretta LynnOdaro Pill Reminder: ⁠https://a.co/d/00IX8QtM⁠Automatically Displays Time Since Last Opened:⁠https://a.co/d/0dKoQ1ec⁠If this episode helped you or gave you something useful to pass along to someone in the thick of it, sharing it with a friend is one of the kindest things you can do. And if you're finding value in Sandwich Stories, leaving a 5-star rating helps more people in the sandwich generation find their way here.Connect with us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/sandwichstoriespodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandwichstoriespodcastCheck Out Some of The Products We Love For Our Loved Ones (Check the shop slider!): https://linktr.ee/sandwichstoriespodcastDownload Our FREE Checklist of Aging In Place: https://tr.ee/KUYpH2a3nf

  2. Oct 29

    EP114: My Mom Fell: Caregiver Guilt, Skin Checks, and Moving Forward

    Some moments stop your heart, and this week Lexie had one of them. Peggy fell, and Lexie was right there when it happened. In a raw and honest update, Lexie walks through exactly what went wrong, what a post-fall skin check looks like inside a memory care facility, and why that pause in movement may have been the thing that caused the drop. If you've ever watched a loved one go down and felt that wave of helplessness and guilt wash over you, this one is going to hit close to home.Lexie also shares something a lot of caregivers don't talk about enough: the guilt you carry when something happens on your watch, even when you did everything right. She reflects on what it means to keep showing up, the small wins she's holding onto, and a little slice of regular life involving her son's first high school Halloween party. Because that's the sandwich generation in a nutshell: you're managing a fall, a skin check form, and a teenager's social calendar all in the same week. Lexie reminds us that pulling yourself up and marching forward isn't just a saying, it's the only option some days.Song of the Week: Come Back by Trombone ShortyOdaro Pill Reminder: ⁠https://a.co/d/00IX8QtM⁠Automatically Displays Time Since Last Opened:⁠https://a.co/d/0dKoQ1ec⁠If this episode helped you or gave you something useful to pass along to someone in the thick of it, sharing it with a friend is one of the kindest things you can do. And if you're finding value in Sandwich Stories, leaving a 5-star rating helps more people in the sandwich generation find their way here.Connect with us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/sandwichstoriespodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandwichstoriespodcastCheck Out Some of The Products We Love For Our Loved Ones (Check the shop slider!): https://linktr.ee/sandwichstoriespodcastDownload Our FREE Checklist of Aging In Place: https://tr.ee/KUYpH2a3nf

  3. Oct 22

    EP113: Pill Tracker Tools for Caregivers and Aging Parents Under $30

    Have you ever stood in the kitchen at 8pm wondering if your mom already took her evening medication, or whether your kid actually swallowed that antibiotic this morning? Lexie Callies found two simple, affordable tools that solve exactly that problem, and at under $30 total, they might just become the most useful things in your medicine cabinet. One is a tiny clicker that attaches to any pill bottle and tracks which days of the week a dose was taken, and the other is a smart bottle cap with a built-in timer that counts the hours and minutes since the bottle was last opened. Both products are practical enough for aging parents who are still managing their own medications, and simple enough that your kids might actually get excited about taking their vitamins. Lexie walks through both items hands-on, sharing exactly how they work, which version fits which situation, and a few things to watch out for, like bottle size compatibility and small print that might be tough for aging eyes. She also shares how her own family uses a similar low-tech tracking system for feeding the dog, and why that same logic applies beautifully to medication routines. Whether you're managing a new prescription, keeping tabs on a loved one's daily meds, or trying to build a routine with your kids, these two finds are the kind of quiet, practical solutions that make the sandwich generation life just a little bit easier. Song of the Week: When You Know by Bebe Stockwell Odaro Pill Reminder: ⁠https://a.co/d/00IX8QtM⁠ Automatically Displays Time Since Last Opened: ⁠https://a.co/d/0dKoQ1ec⁠ If this episode helped you or gave you something useful to pass along to someone in the thick of it, sharing it with a friend is one of the kindest things you can do. And if you're finding value in Sandwich Stories, leaving a 5-star rating helps more people in the sandwich generation find their way here. Connect with us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/sandwichstoriespodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandwichstoriespodcast Check Out Some of The Products We Love For Our Loved Ones (Check the shop slider!): https://linktr.ee/sandwichstoriespodcast Download Our FREE Checklist of Aging In Place: https://tr.ee/KUYpH2a3nf

  4. Oct 15

    EP112: E45 Cream for Dry Skin in Elderly Parents, Babies, and the Whole Family

    If your aging parent has dry, flaky, red, or itchy skin and nothing seems to be working, you are not alone in that frustration. Lexie Callies shares the one product she stumbled onto after months of trying everything from CeraVe to prescription creams for her mom, whose medication-related dry skin had become a real daily concern. The product is E45 cream, a UK-based moisturizer available on Amazon for as little as $13, and it has made such a noticeable difference for her mom that the caregivers helping at home have started using it as part of their post-shower routine too. Lexie walks you through exactly what it is, what's in it, and why she believes it belongs in every sandwich generation family's medicine cabinet.If this episode gave you something useful, sharing it with another caregiver in your life is one of the kindest things you can do. And if Sandwich Stories has ever made you feel a little less alone in this season, a five-star rating goes a long way in helping more families find the show. Song of the Week: I'm Into Lovin' by Stevie Wonder E45 Cream: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038HRRFS?lv=shuf&channelId=704&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_sms_apan_dp_KPFS7J0P8QF3QTGYWCG2&plpRedirect=mhFallback&th=1Connect with us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/sandwichstoriespodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandwichstoriespodcastCheck Out Some of The Products We Love For Our Loved Ones (Check the shop slider!): https://linktr.ee/sandwichstoriespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Our FREE Checklist of Aging In Place: https://tr.ee/KUYpH2a3nf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    EP112: E45 Cream for Dry Skin in Elderly Parents, Babies, and the Whole Family

  5. Oct 8

    EP111: The Question Every Caregiver Dreads and Nobody Talks About

    There is one question that stops almost every sandwich generation caregiver in their tracks, and it only has four words: how's your mom doing? Lexie opens up about why this seemingly simple question feels impossible to answer honestly, and what it really costs us when we default to "she's fine" just to keep things moving. Whether it's a casual acquaintance in the school pickup line or someone who genuinely wants to know, the gap between what we say and what we actually feel is something so many caregivers quietly carry every single day. This episode is for anyone who has ever stood in a parking lot, smiled, and said everything is fine when it absolutely was not. Lexie also gets real about the people in her life who make it safe to tell the truth, including the best friend she's missed at school pickup all month and the husband who wishes she'd let him in more. She talks honestly about being the fixer, the strong one, the person everyone else comes to, and how that identity makes it even harder to admit when you're struggling. If you've ever wondered whether you should just lay it all out or keep it polished and brief, this one is going to hit close to home. Lexie invites the whole community to weigh in with what works for them, because sometimes the answer to a hard question is found together. Song of the Day: Topo Chico By Robert Ellis If this episode hit home, share it with someone who would get it. And if you have a go-to answer for "how's your mom doing" that actually works, drop it in the comments or send us a message. We really do want to know, because we are all figuring this out together. Subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating if this show means something to you. It genuinely helps more people in the sandwich generation find their way here. Connect with us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/sandwichstoriespodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandwichstoriespodcast Check Out Some of The Products We Love For Our Loved Ones (Check the shop slider!): https://linktr.ee/sandwichstoriespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Our FREE Checklist of Aging In Place:: https://tr.ee/KUYpH2a3nf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  6. Oct 1

    EP110: Making the Most of Your Time as a Busy Mom and Caregiver

    In this episode of Sandwich Stories, Lexie shares a reminder for busy parents and caregivers to make the most of whatever time they have, even if it is only five minutes between responsibilities. Whether that time is used to get something done, exercise, listen to something you enjoy, or simply rest, those small moments add up and can make a difference. Song of the Week: Come Back By Trombone Shorty She is you and you are her. One day you wake up and suddenly you look around and realize your life is…complicated. You’re sandwiched between caring for and navigating aging parents…while still trying to raise your young family. Join me, Lexie Callies on Sandwich Stories: Stories From the Sandwich Generation with Lexie Callies. Check Out Some of The Products We Love For Our Loved Ones (Check the shop slider!) https://linktr.ee/sandwichstoriespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Our FREE Checklist of Aging In Place:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tr.ee/KUYpH2a3nf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FollowUs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://instagram.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sandwichstoriespodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/sandwichstoriespodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@sandwichstoriespodcast

  7. Sep 24

    EP109: Let Your Kids Miss School: Why Family Memories Matter Too

    In this episode of Sandwich Stories, Lexie shares why sometimes letting your kids miss a little school can be worth it when it means creating meaningful family memories. After a quick trip to Austin to see Weird Al Yankovic with her husband and son, she reflects on the conversations, laughter, and experiences that can matter far beyond a few missed classes. Song of the Week: Call Me by Le Click Bonus Song of the Week: Smells Like Nirvana by Weird Al She is you and you are her. One day you wake up and suddenly you look around and realize your life is…complicated. You’re sandwiched between caring for and navigating aging parents…while still trying to raise your young family. Join me, Lexie Callies on Sandwich Stories: Stories From the Sandwich Generation with Lexie Callies. Check Out Some of The Products We Love For Our Loved Ones (Check the shop slider!) https://linktr.ee/sandwichstoriespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Our FREE Checklist of Aging In Place:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tr.ee/KUYpH2a3nf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FollowUs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://instagram.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sandwichstoriespodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/sandwichstoriespodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@sandwichstoriespodcast

  8. Sep 10

    EP108: Finding Yourself Again: Rediscovering Purpose in Midlife with Jody Phifer

    In this episode of Sandwich Stories, Lexie talks with Jody Phifer, a Certified Midlife Coach for Women and owner of Thrive With Intention, about navigating the identity shifts that come as children grow up, caregiving responsibilities change, and women begin thinking about what they want from their next chapter. They explore rediscovering old passions, trying new experiences, building meaningful friendships, and giving yourself permission to find joy and purpose beyond being a mom, spouse, or caregiver. Song of the Week: Gratitude by Jason Mraz She is you and you are her. One day you wake up and suddenly you look around and realize your life is…complicated. You’re sandwiched between caring for and navigating aging parents…while still trying to raise your young family. Join me, Lexie Callies on Sandwich Stories: Stories From the Sandwich Generation with Lexie Callies. Follow Jody: https://thrivewithintention.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Thrivewithintention https://www.instagram.com/thrivewithintentionofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/@ThriveWithIntention https://thrivewithintention.com/podcast/ Check Out Some of The Products We Love For Our Loved Ones (Check the shop slider!) https://linktr.ee/sandwichstoriespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Our FREE Checklist of Aging In Place:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tr.ee/KUYpH2a3nf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FollowUs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sandwichstoriespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://facebook.com/sandwichstoriespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtube.com/@sandwichstoriespodcast

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Welcome to Sandwich Stories: Stories From the Sandwich Generation with Lexie Callies. She is you and you are her. One day you wake up and suddenly you look around and realize your life is…complicated. You’re sandwiched between caring for and navigating aging parents…while still trying to raise your young family. During this podcast Lexie is bringing real life stories and experts to help guide you through what she (and many others) had to learn the hard way. Get ready to laugh. To Cry. To take notes and ask questions!

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