This episode dives into the first days after child loss — the shock response, the physical symptoms of grief, the disorientation of the first 24 hours, the logistics no one prepares you for, and the emotional impact on surviving children. Katherine also shares how people showed up, the lies grief told her, and what she wishes every grieving parent knew in those early days.

Next week’s episode will focus on rebuilding, community support, and what helped (and didn’t) as her family began navigating life in the “after.”

This episode of Friends with Benefits is a deeply moving exploration of survival, maternal instinct, and the unbreakable bond of family. Following our introduction to Arlan, we move into the day of the storm—a day that redefined "home" for Kat, Kyle and Ella.

The conversation centers on the parallel experiences of a mother, father and daughter: Kat, who faced the agony of being miles away in the air while her family was in danger, Kyle, who knew what was happening but powerless to stop it and 14-year-old Ella, who displayed incredible bravery on the ground alongside her younger brother, Arlan.

This episode serves as a tribute to Arlan’s bravery and a testament to a community that refuses to let its neighbors walk through the ruins alone.

In this first episode of our three-part series, we step into the life of Arlan, a child whose love and curiosity left a lasting mark on his family and community. Together with his mother, Kat, we explore the ordinary moments of family life, the rhythms of community, and the subtle signs that something was quietly shifting. This episode is about connection, love, and the moments that matter most.

Content Note:
This episode reflects on the life of a child and the emotional context leading up to a life-altering event.

Three moms, seven kids, and one loud, blended village. In this episode, we introduce the kids who brought us together, share the chaos of daily life, confess our most unhinged parenting hacks, and compare how each of us handles the same parenting moment in totally different ways. If your house looks nothing like ours, that’s the point — every family does this differently. Welcome to the village.

It’s Valentine’s season, so we’re talking love, relationships, and all the mess in between. In this episode, we share our best/worst dates, awkward dating stories, love language truths, and what we’ve learned about showing up in real relationships. Whether you’re single or partnered, this one’s for anyone who’s ever tried to date in real life.

Kyle’s birthday month always feels like it’s competing with Valentine’s Day — and somehow Valentine’s always wins.

In this episode, we try to give his day the spotlight it deserves. We share stories about the man behind the spreadsheets, laugh about the ways he gets overlooked, and play a quick bonus game called “Kyle or Valentine’s Day.”

Happy Birthday Month, Kyle. This one’s for you.

Turns out people have opinions. A lot of them.

In this episode, we’re diving into the wildest comments, assumptions, and theories from our first episode.

Some of it is funny. Some of it is just plain wild. And some of it says more about the people watching than it does about us.

We’re responding, laughing, and setting the record straight.

Hit play and listen in.

Everyone asks the same thing: Is it ever awkward, weird, or jealous?
In this episode of Friends With Benefits, the ex-wife and the current wife talk honestly about jealousy, boundaries, kid moments, and the side-eyes people assume must’ve blown everything up—and how they didn’t.

Real life isn’t drama-free. It’s just handled differently.