If you’ve ever felt stuck in a rut—whether it’s in parenting, work, relationships, or just life in general—you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re continuing last week’s conversation on how to shake things up and actually start feeling like yourself again. We’re diving into the small shifts that make a big difference, the habits and changes that help us break free, and why it’s so easy to stay in a rut—plus, how to push past the excuses.

Every day, we’re hit with headlines about kids and their cell phone use—how it’s damaging their mental health, wrecking attention spans, and fueling a whole new wave of parenting panic. We can all agree there’s a problem. But as parents, we’re on our phones too. And if we’re being honest, handing them a screen is easy. It’s quiet. It’s a break. Now, we’re stuck in the middle, navigating the fallout with no rulebook. Will the next generation of parents—armed with the knowledge we didn’t have—hesitate to give their kids phones?

In this episode, we’re diving into some jaw-dropping and messy cheating stories. And let's be clear from the start, these are not our stories! From secret second families to best friend betrayals, we’re breaking down how they got caught and who was involved. How did these people actually think they could get away with it? Get ready to hear some seriously bad decision-making!

If you’ve ever found yourself questioning your life choices, and wondering, Is this it?!— you might be in a rut. Whether it’s motherhood, aging, or just a funk, we’ve all been there. In this episode, we’re getting real about that stuck feeling—the frustration, guilt, exhaustion—and, more importantly, how to shake things up and get back to feeling like you. We had a lot to say, so we had to split this one into two parts. Here’s part one!

A new generation of parents is seeing the damage social media can cause to their teen’s body image. However, when navigated the right way, it can also be a source of body empowerment. Samantha DeCaro, PsyD, Director of Clinical Outreach and Education at The Renfrew Center, joined us to discuss how social media impacts teens’ body image. She shares insights on spotting red flags for disordered eating, encouraging body confidence, and creating a more balanced digital environment at home. As Renfrew’s national spokesperson, Dr. DeCaro has been featured as an eating disorder expert on television, radio, podcasts, and in magazines. She is a frequent lecturer, serves as the Alumni Representative for The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia, and co-hosts the podcast All Bodies. All Foods.For more on the Renfrew Center, check out @renfrewcenter.

We're asking the big question: What’s the point of marriage? Is it love? Partnership? Survival? Procreation? Do we expect too much from our partners when it comes to our own happiness? The truth is, happiness comes and goes, so should we really be looking to our spouse to fill our happiness cup? Plus, we wrap things up by airing our own issues—because what’s a marriage chat without a little oversharing?

We constantly hear about the struggle with kids and screen time—but no one’s talking about actual solutions. So, we created one. A step-by-stepworkshop to help protect your child online with essential phone and social media safety tools. This is your must-have guide for parenting in today’s digital age. To keep your kids safe and balanced online, you need more than just an understanding of the technology - you need to know how to navigate it. It’s the answer you’ve been looking for—a course, a journal, and a plan to help you set boundaries without constant battles. Everything you need (and more) to finally feel in control. For more info check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L7YEv0pE8g or head to https://thecommonparent.circle.so/checkout/screen-sense-guide-us

This week, we’re diving into the 10 things every married couple needs to know about sex—because let’s be honest, no one really prepares you for this stuff. We’re breaking down our thoughts, including whether you should put your sex life on hold while you are raising your kids. Plus, we had a whole convo about why men are so horny when they’re hungover. You can barely function, but this is your priority?! Make it make sense!

This episode is all over the place, just the way we like it. We’re talking about hormones, chlamydia, UTIs, and Diet Pepsi, to name a few. Your average every day mom conversations, right? This is just where we are in life right now - minus the chlamydia - and it is what our algorithm is serving us!

There will be moments when your child shares a huge dream—like going to the NHL or attending university in a different country—and you’ll have to find the balance between validating their dream and not crushing their spirit. As moms, we want to support their hopes, but we also know that life has a way of teaching the tough realities. So how do you encourage their big ideas without shattering their confidence—especially when one of those dreams involves a major financial commitment? What’s the right balance between “you can do anything!” and “maybe consider a backup plan”?

We’re breaking down the big conversations everyone should have with their partner before tying the knot/moving in/committing to each other for life, etc. What really matters—and what might be totally overrated. Did we have those conversations? Probably not. But we’re sharing what we did discuss, what we totally ignored, and whether it even mattered in the long run!

You know those people who are just waiting in the wings, rooting for you to fail? Why do they even care? Trolls—it’s a whole personality. It makes them feel good, like something inside lights up when they do it. They want to be on your page, in your life, and something about you just triggers them. We dive into whether anyone could hurt our feelings—and what they’d actually have to do or say to make that happen!

Raising boys and girls is like raising two completely different species. They’re different to parent, different to be around, yet equally fascinating. In this episode, we explore the stereotypes and doomsday narratives surrounding raising boys—and why they don’t tell the full story. Boys today are often more advanced than we give them credit for, and sometimes even more emotionally in tune than their dads. As moms, one of our biggest jobs is decoding their needs and diving a little deeper into their world.

Apparently, there are seven non-negotiable rules for marriage, but do they even hold up? Before diving into the official list, we’re sharing some of our very own “Cat & Nat” non-negotiables—because marriage is all about finding what works for you. Will there be any overlap? Maybe. Will we have a lot to say? Definitely. Like why we think #7 deserves to be #1 and why #5 may have gone just a little too far!