The SH!T Sandwich Generation
Raw. Relatable. Real Life.
Welcome to the Sh!t Sandwich Generation, the podcast for those caught in the messy middle - juggling aging parents, growing kids, demanding careers, and a life of your own (if you can find it). Hosted by sisters MaryBeth and Susan Parisi, we share unfiltered stories, expert advice, and honest conversations about navigating the emotional, financial, and logistical chaos of caregiving from both sides.
Because this isn't the highlight reel - this is survival with a heap of heart, humor, and hard-won wisdom.
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The SH!T Sandwich Generation
Latest Episodes
When the Floor Falls Out
Just when we thought we could finally breathe again, the floor fell out beneath us.After months of treatment, our mom was doing well. We had started making plans again. For the first time in a long time, we allowed ourselves to believe t...
Who Am I in All of This?
In this episode, we step away from the timeline of our mom’s illness to talk about something less visible—but just as real.What happens to you in the middle of all of it?When you’re constantly moving between roles—parent, caregive...
How Do You Choose? The Sandwich is loaded with Guilt!
How do you choose between your kids and your parents when both need you at the same time?In Episode 5, MaryBeth and Susan unpack one of the heaviest parts of the sandwich generation: guilt.The guilt of not spendin...
We Weren't Raised For This; The Generational Shift No One Prepared Us For
Getting her home felt like a turning point. After everything that had happened, we thought the hardest part might be behind us.But it wasn't.It was just different.We talk about what it actually looked like bringing her home...