About Sandwich Stories: Stories From the Sandwich Generation with Lexie Callies
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!
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.
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1 Oct 2026
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.
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24 Sept 2026
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 AlShe 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/sandwichstoriespodcastDownload Our FREE Checklist of Aging In Place: https://tr.ee/KUYpH2a3nfFollowUs: https://instagram.com/sandwichstoriespodcasthttps://facebook.com/sandwichstoriespodcasthttps://youtube.com/@sandwichstoriespodcast
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
107
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
3.9 / 5
7 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100
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Quality
91
Social presence
91
YouTube
64
Engagement
31
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