Departed cat (RIP Clyde), and me somehow becoming the cat smuggler. Yep, midlife is wild.   But in between the absurdity, we dig into something real—the importance of finding time to reconnect with your partner when you’re smack in the middle of caregiving, parenting, and managing everyday life.   💡 What you’ll laugh (and maybe cry) through in this episode:   The hilariously awkward story of Clyde, my mom’s late cat, and how he became part of my midlife memoir.   Why uninterrupted one-on-one time

Send us a text In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Midlife Uncensored, Poppy and E sit down with E’s longtime friend Sarah, who’s seen her through everything from college days to career pivots and parenthood. Sarah opens up about her journey from high school teacher to labor & delivery nurse, and how becoming a mom inspired her to make a major midlife career change. The conversation dives into teaching struggles, nursing school with two young kids, and the realities of co-parenting...

A new generation of parents is waking up to how damaging social media can be for their teens’ body image. But when used thoughtfully, it can also become a tool for body confidence and empowerment. Dr. Samantha DeCaro, PsyD—Director of Clinical Outreach and Education at The Renfrew Center—joins us to unpack how social media shapes teens’ self-image. She shares practical tips on recognizing red flags for disordered eating, fostering body confidence, and creating a healthier digital environment at

Andrew Santino says Travis Kelce told him about the Taylor Swift proposal months ago. Jay Leno shares touching stories about caring for his wife with dementia. Ricky Gervais will voice a lazy cartoon cat in Netflix’s Alley Katz. Plus: Stavros Halkias on masculinity, Marc Maron and Sarah Silverman face off for tigers, Wanda Sykes talks parenting, Fallon stays through 2028, and Michael Palin escapes danger with the Fish Slapping Dance.Become a supporter of this podcast:

Life is full of lessons an d experiences. Certain things you have to learn on your own. Other things you can be encouraged to exploring. A solid mix of both can make your life incredibly awesome. Join the Dads this week as they discuss what what they will encourage the kids to experience or learn throughout life. As well as some studio turmoil from a friendly cat... Support the show

On this episode of Stay Hydrated, Chris and Lizzie are joined by content queen and very funny person Monica Geldert! You may know her for her viral 'teacher' and 'mum' sketches that have the entire internet screaming with laughter.Chris, Lizzie and Monica dive into the perils of puppy parenting and pet politics (cat people vs. dog people gets heated), secondary school theatre trauma and why smiling at strangers on the Tube is a genuine act of bravery. Monica also spills all about her upcoming

This week, we flex our “no muscles,” set healthy boundaries, and peek into the Emperor tarot card for a little authority wisdom. Plus, national news, cat chaos, and cozy life lessons with coffee in hand.Music: Don’t Worry by Moire (Uppbeat)Music:Intro & Outro — “Don’t Worry” by Moire (Uppbeat)Connect & Share:Send your messy, funny, or empowering Stitch Happens stories (bonus points for pets or glitter bombs!) to coffeecrochetpodcast@gmail.com. Don’t forget to like, share, review, and tell a

A mom's mad dash to ballet class takes a hilarious turn when her five-year-old twins reveal their secret passenger: a hefty orange cat named Tito! Find out how this feline friend became an unexpected carpool buddy and the mastermind behind the mischief in this purr-fectly funny parenting story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we watch so many of you pack your teens off for university we felt it was the perfect time to bring back this epside! As Dean at Stanford, Julie Lythcott-Haims witnessed firsthand the toll that overparenting takes—students who were anxious, depressed, and unprepared to handle life when things didn’t go their way. In this interview, she offers a powerful alternative: a path to raising kids who are truly self-sufficient. Julie is the New York Times bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult, the

With your co-hostesses: Lyschel Burket from HopeRedefined.org Bonny Burns from StrongWives.com and special guest host: Cat Etherington from nakedtruthproject.com Support HFW through a donation Listen now: We are continuing our discussion with Cat Etherington around, “Parenting Lessons from the Trenches.”  We Will be Discussing: How do we repair and apologize (practical tools)? What hope can we leave our listeners? Resources mentioned in this show: Naked Truth Project Parenting Resources

This week we are joined by Larissa - a Mum of 3 boys, a Nurse and the Author behind The Grateful Green Dinosaur! We chat about where the idea came from, how a dinosaur ended up teaching kids about gratitude and the little ways we can all help our kids notice the good stuff in everyday life. Find Larissa on Instagram and Tiktok @gratefulrelatablemama https://thegratefulgreendinosaur.com/ 👉 Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode! 👉 Join our Group Chat on Instagram: @thetypeaishmu...

This Week on The Daily Life of Frank:It’s a full-blown dad saga: heartfelt advice, unexpected choir auditions from a son who still hates ads. The cats are trying to become TikTok-famous NFL pickers, Nemo the cat is throwing shade, and Mom’s getting all the feline love. Stress is sky-high, sugar’s spiking, and helicopters are buzzing overhead chasing down backyard bandits.It’s parenting, pets, and pure pandemonium served with a side of sarcasm.Check out the podcast and all the fun

This one’s a follow-up we know you’ve been waiting for. Roula finally made a call on whether her son can use TikTok—and the decision says a lot about how she’s approaching parenting this time around. She shares what she learned from giving her daughters phones too early, why she refuses to go down the “ban everything” route, and how she’s teaching her son to manage screen time with self-control instead of guilt. From setting a 15-minute weekend limit to laughing over AI cat podcasters, this i...

Fan Mail Goes Here!! In this episode of 'The Mental Funny Bone,' sisters Christine and Sarah talk candidly about mental health while sharing humorous anecdotes from their lives. Christine discusses her overweight cat's health issues and amusing interactions with her family The Girls also delve into the pressures faced by high-achieving students and the importance of mental health support. The episode touches on college experiences, parenting highs and lows, and the tragically intertwined live...

What’s it really like to be a parent at youth sports events? Big Cat sits down with Greg Olsen to talk about the ups, downs, and lessons that come with raising kids in sports. They cover everything from sideline dynamics to parenting styles, sharing stories that feel all too familiar for anyone who’s been there. A conversation that’s equal parts insightful and entertaining.

In this episode, originally released on our premium feed, Helen is joined by Jo Reader and Cat Chappell, psychotherapists and the voices behind The Fat Counsellors, for an unflinching and affirming conversation about shame, fatphobia, and the stories we inherit about our bodies.Together, they explore how body image is shaped by intergenerational trauma, how fatphobia shows up in therapy, family systems, and medicine, and the cultural myths that keep us chasing thinness at any cost. Jo and Cat share

I sit down with Cat & Nat—the unfiltered honest moms who share a social media account, a bank account (their husbands, both named Mark, have zero access!), and a mission to keep it real about motherhood. We talk newborn survival mode, navigating the messy world of parenting online, and why stepping away can actually make you a better mom. From mom ruts to tracking teens, from internet trolls to finding the fun in the chaos—these two show how honesty, humor, and a little rebellion can make

What if you’re not one “true self,” but a whole system of voices, impulses, and feelings? In this episode of The Unlearning Room, I explore Internal Family Systems (IFS) and the idea that multiplicity is the norm. We’ll talk about: – Everyday “parts” and how they shape our choices and relationships – The difference between empathy (which can drain us) and compassion (which sustains us) – How IFS reframes attachment styles as parts strategies – Why re-parenting ou...

This week, the dynamic duo are joined by the incredible Cat Sims!Cat explains what the mental load is, how she manages her own anxiety, and how she supports her children through theirs.We also hear what Cat likes to do with her children on this week Never Feltz So Good!

In this bite-sized episode of The Adventure Paradox Podcast, Cat dives into the paradoxes of life, nature, and the human experience. Through the lens of predator and prey, focus and awareness, desire and action, Cat explores how duality shapes our lives—and how embracing both sides of the coin leads us to wholeness. From publishing a book to starting a podcast, from parenting choices to social media opportunities, Cat reminds us that the paradox is always present: two truths can exist at the ...