Big news on this episode of Don’t Start! 🎙️ Candice and Sarah are shaking things up and sharing an exciting update about the future of the podcast. The ladies announce that Don’t Start! is officially moving to a biweekly schedule, which means longer episodes, even more laughs, and deeper conversations with the amazing guests you love.

We promise the same chaotic fun, unfiltered opinions, and incredible guests who always bring the drama, the laughs, and the “don’t start!” moments.

So settle in, because the episodes may be less frequent—but they’re about to get bigger, better, and a whole lot funnier.🎧

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We get to chat with the brilliant Jessica DeFino, an award-winning beauty reporter and critic (the New York Times, the Sunday Times, Vice) and write the Guardian’s beauty advice column, Ask Ugly. A one-time editor for the Kardashian-Jenner Official Apps and a former product obsessive, she now explores how beauty culture impacts people — physically, psychologically, and spiritually. Ladies, this one is SO good!

She also writes the weekly(ish) newsletter FLESH WORLD, which “basically gives the middle finger to the entire beauty industry,” HuffPost says, and has been praised in the New York Times, New York Magazine, Forbes, and Adweek’s 2023 Creative 100.

Jessica, Welcome to the Pod!

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This week on Don’t Start!, Candice and Sarah dive into all the laughs, chaos, and unfiltered takes you didn’t know you needed—starting with the mystery of leap year. What is it, exactly? Why does it exist? And what do you actually do if you were born on February 29th (hint: Candice has thoughts).

Then, of course, we invoke Spring with Vacations and The Yankees.

Whether you’re plotting your next getaway, surviving baseball season, or trying to figure out how to celebrate a birthday that only comes once every four years, Candice and Sarah have you covered—Don’t Start! style.

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On this episode of Don’t Start, we sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick, Relationship, Intimacy, and Mindset Coach, to talk about the stuff we don’t always want to face—but need to. Like How often should we be having sex?! Was Oprah right? From breaking toxic cycles to building deeper connection, Dr. Fedrick helps motivated individuals and couples get serious about creating the relationships—and the life—they truly want. Honest, insightful, and a little bit eye-opening. Tune in for a great convo!

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It’s cold, everything feels expensive, and the Olympics are officially here. In this episode, we’re talking winter survival, budget reality checks, and the joy of watching elite athletes do things we absolutely would never attempt. From couch commentary to medal-worthy opinions, we embrace the chaos, the cold, and the collective excitement—no training required.

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This week on Don’t Start!, the ladies are welcoming the internet’s favorite labor and delivery nurse — Jen Hamilton 👶💥

Jen Hamilton is a labor and delivery nurse with over 4 million followers who has spent more than a decade at the bedside caring for families during some of life’s most intense, emotional, and unforgettable moments. From the ER to obstetrics, Jen has truly seen it all — and she’s here to talk about it.

You’ve seen her everywhere, including CNN, The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Daily Mail, The New York Post, and more — but behind the viral videos is a nurse with a huge heart. Jen is also the founder of Hot Mess Express, a nonprofit that provides free house cleaning and organizing services to overwhelmed, low-income parents who need a little extra support.

We talk birth stories, internet fame, burnout, motherhood, humanity, and why sometimes the best medicine is simply showing up for people when they need it most.

Trust us — you do not want to miss this one. 🎧💛

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This week, the ladies are joined by Candice’s longtime friend Kira Coviello, the wildly talented creator behind the viral sensation Honest 2 Betsy.

A multidisciplinary theatre artist, performer, and multi-instrumentalist with over one million followers, Kira is on a mission to resurrect your grandparents’ cheekiest record collection—and make it feminist. Through vaudevillian humor, musical performance, and sharp social satire, Honest 2 Betsy delivers unforgettable live and online moments that feel both vintage and daringly modern.

Offstage, Kira is also a wife and proud mom of three spirited daughters, raising them to be strong, creative, and unapologetically themselves. The conversation dives into friendship, artistry, vintage culture, motherhood, and what it means to reclaim the past with a bold, modern voice.

Get ready for laughs, nostalgia, and a whole lot of Betsy. 🎶💄

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🎙️ This week on Don’t Start!

Candice is officially having a moment — her comedy special is debuting, and yes… we’re talking ALL about it. From the excitement (and nerves) of putting years of work out into the world to what it really takes to get there, nothing is off-limits.

Sarah and Candice also dive into the Golden Globes buzz and break down the biggest lie in entertainment: the so-called “overnight success.” Spoiler alert — there’s nothing overnight about it. We’re talking years of grind, rejection, pivots, late nights, early mornings, and showing up even when no one’s watching.

If you’ve ever felt behind, discouraged, or wondered if your hard work will ever pay off — this episode is for you. Honest, funny, inspiring, and very Don’t Start!.

🎧 Tune in for laughs, real talk, and a reminder that success is built — not stumbled into.

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