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This week, we’re talking about communication between parents and teens, why it changes, why conversations start to feel harder, and what might be causing it.

We get into things like timing, overreacting, feeling embarrassed, and why teens don’t always open up the way they used to. We also talk about how not everything should be taken personally, and what actually helps create a space where conversations feel easier.

It’s a real, honest look at both sides, and what it takes to meet in the middle.

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This week, we’re talking about teen friendships. What makes them strong, how they change over time, and why some don’t last.

We get into how friendships start so easily, what actually makes someone a good friend, and how expectations can look completely different depending on the person.

From there, we talk about how friendships function now: what “being close” even means, how social media plays into it, and the difference between staying in contact vs actually feeling connected.

We also get into boundaries vs loyalty, and how knowing when to protect your peace can sometimes change a friendship entirely.

Then we talk about the harder part, when things start to shift. The slow changes, the distance, and those moments where you can feel a friendship isn’t the same anymore… even if nothing specific happened.

We also touch on friendship breakups, the lack of closure, and how easy it is to fall into blaming yourself or the other person instead of actually understanding what changed.

And finally, we talk about outgrowing friendships. When nothing went wrong, but you’re just not in the same place anymore, and what those relationships still teach you, even after they end.

As always, it’s a real, honest conversation that a lot of people will be able to relate to.

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This week, we’re talking about teenagers dating, boundaries, and privacy.

Using an article as a starting point, we break down what dating looks like for teenagers today and how expectations have changed.

From there, we get into the bigger conversation—how much parents should know, where boundaries should be set, and how trust plays a role in everything.

It’s a mix of perspectives, honest opinions, and a conversation a lot of people can relate to.

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Abby shares some of the things she did growing up that she never told me (until now), and I may or may not admit to a few things I’ve done as a mom that she definitely didn’t know about either… including a questionable snack swap and some laundry decisions 😭

It’s not serious at all, just a lot of laughing, exposing ourselves a little, and realizing we’ve both been getting away with more than we thought.

We also get into this week’s Hot or Not, including 10-step skincare routines, baggy jeans, fake freckles, voice notes, and “talking” without ever actually meeting up.

Plus, our Slay & Struggle of the week, from sleeping through school (oops 😅) to feeling overwhelmed, and a few wins we’re actually really proud of.

As always, it’s real, it’s funny, and it’s very us.

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This week, we’re answering your questions! From the things we do that drive each other crazy, to favourite memories, unfair rules, and what we actually think about our future, this episode is a mix of funny, honest, and a little emotional.

We also get into what a “perfect day” looks like for each of us, how we feel about our relationship changing as we get older, and where we see ourselves in the next 5–10 years.

Plus, we share our Slay & Struggle of the week and give our unfiltered opinions on this week’s Hot or Not topics, including matching outfits, being friends with your ex, sharing your location, and more.

As always, it’s real, it’s unfiltered, and it’s very us.

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In this episode, Jess shares the story of the childhood that shaped the mom she is today. From growing up in chaos and constantly moving between homes, to feeling different at school and trying to figure life out alone, this conversation opens up about the experiences that shaped her path.

Jess talks honestly about addiction in her family, feeling overlooked by the people she needed most, and the long road to becoming the person she is today.

It’s a raw and emotional look at where her story really began and how breaking generational cycles became the most important thing when she became Abby’s mom.

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Sometimes the hardest conversations are the ones that help us grow the most.

Jess and Abby continue sharing their story, reflecting on the early years after Abby moved back home. They talk about early mornings bussing and walking to school, the messy years of figuring life out, and the moment Jess taught herself how to drive just to create a better life for them. The conversation then shifts into a more difficult chapter as Abby opens up about becoming a big sister, growing up with an inconsistent father and learning about his struggles with addiction. Abby shares what it was like navigating that relationship, including the moment she saw him in court and finally spoke her truth.

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This episode takes us back to where it all began.

I was 16 and pregnant. Scared, unsure, and not ready for how much my life was about to change. We talk honestly about my pregnancy, the instability in my relationship at the time, and the early years after Abby was born, including the parts I wish I had handled differently.

This isn’t about excuses. It’s about growth, perspective, and how those early years shaped who we are today. Our story didn’t start perfectly, but it started here.

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Listener support helps us cover recording equipment, hosting costs, and production so we can keep having these honest conversations.

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