Holidays are supposed to be magical… but sometimes they bring out alllllll the emotions — from pure joy to the “why am I crying in Target again?” moments.

In this episode, we dive into how the holidays can trigger memories and trauma we didn’t even know we were holding onto.

Caley starts by sharing what she once believed was her worst Christmas ever — the year she wasn’t allowed to sneak-peek the presents under the tree. That tiny childhood heartbreak somehow overshadowed the truly hard Christmases that came later: bankruptcy, brain injury, and even the ones during Whitten’s chemo.

Megan opens up about some emotional weight she recently realized she’s been storing in her body for years. We go deeper talking about grief, holidays after loss, and giving ourselves grace through changing seasons. Every Christmas looks a little different — and doing our best is enough.

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Nothing says “real mom energy” like recording a Christmas episode from a hospital bed—ugly sweaters on, IV drip going, and still laughing through the chaos. Because parenting doesn’t pause… even on the hard days.

In this episode, we’re talking about simplifying gift-giving so the holidays actually feel meaningful again. We break down five practical tips that help you choose presence over presents, cut the pressure, and make Christmas easier on your mind, your wallet, and your time.

If you’ve ever felt the stress rise with every gift you think you “should” buy or every tradition you feel obligated to keep, this is your reminder that you are allowed to rewrite the rules.

You get to choose what matters. You get to make the season lighter. And you absolutely get to make December less exhausting.

Grab a cozy drink and come hang out with us for some honest talk and fresh perspective.

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This week the Mommas are serving up something delicious — a fresh take on Thanksgiving traditions. Megan LOVES the holiday (like… it’s her Super Bowl), but Caley and guest Sarah? Not exactly top five material. More like: get in, get stuffed, get out.

So we dive into what makes Thanksgiving magical for some, miserable for others, and why it’s okay to rewrite the rules. From honoring family traditions to tossing out the ones that make you want to fake a nap, we share practical, funny, and heartwarming ways to make the holiday feel more you.

Then we build our dream Friendsgiving from scratch — food, vibes, games, décor — giving listeners a full blueprint for a stress-free, joy-filled celebration.

If you’ve ever wished Thanksgiving came with an instruction manual (or an escape hatch), this episode is for you.

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Not every episode starts with clean hair and good lighting — and this one definitely didn’t. Just days after Caley’s double mastectomy, she and Megan sat down (looking like total hot messes) to have a brutally honest talk about authenticity.

Caley opens up about sharing her recovery journey online — the high-energy, pain-blocker days that had people wondering if she was “faking it,” and the hard day when everything hurt, her emotions crashed, and she just needed to cry.

Together, the Mommas unpack how social media often shows either the highlight reel or the doom and gloom, and why the truth usually lives somewhere in between. It’s honest, relatable, and a beautiful reminder that authenticity isn’t about perfection — it’s about perspective.

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Some episodes feel like a deep breath — this one feels like a prayer.

Right before Caley’s double mastectomy, she shares a powerful visualization from yoga that became a moment of divine surrender. She and Megan begin by laughing through real life — pumpkin carving, surgeries, and chaos — before diving into a heartfelt conversation about gratitude, release, and faith.

Caley describes a vision of Jesus beside her beneath a glowing oak tree — each falling leaf representing something she’s ready to let go of. With every release, the light shines brighter until the tree stands tall and radiant — a symbol of healing, renewal, and the beauty that comes from surrender.

It’s a conversation about the storms that strip us bare, the grace that follows, and the light we’re meant to shine once we finally let go. 🌳✨

Grab a cerveza and pull up a chair — we’re back in Mexico, baby! 🇲🇽☀️

This episode kicks off with a cheers and a whole lot of sunshine energy. While soaking up the beauty (and maybe a few margaritas), we noticed something amazing — everywhere we went, people commented on our light. Not the sun, our light. The energy, joy, and genuine love we were pouring into the world. ✨

We talk about what it means to be the light — how we all have that glow inside of us, even when life’s darkness tries to cover it up with fear, envy, or the past. It’s up to us to peel it back and let our light shine again, one spark at a time.

A little laughter, a little Mexico magic, and a whole lot of heart — this one will leave you glowing.

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This week’s episode kicks off with a laugh as Jeff Caston reveals the surprising roots of Megan’s dance moves (hint: it’s tied to his international heritage). From there, the conversation unfolds into an incredible journey—born in Venezuela, traveling through Europe, growing up in Florida, and then, on a whim, moving to Panama after a work trip stole his heart.

Jeff describes falling in love with a smaller country of just three million people, where neighbors became friends and community life took on a whole new rhythm. Later, he brought his daughter to join him, where her education included both the classroom and the “school of life.” Think: skipping school to fish, learning to live among crocodiles, and even playing checkers with what Jeff affectionately called “the good criminals.”

At the heart of his stories lies a deeper wisdom—live as your truest self, don’t waste energy pretending to be anyone else, and always stay connected to your higher power.

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Sometimes life hands you pajamas, pain meds, and pure magic—all in one day. In this unfiltered episode, Caley and Megan hit record just after Caley’s lymph node biopsy… and mid-conversation, her doctor calls with the best news: no cancer in her lymph nodes! What follows is an emotional rollercoaster—equal parts relief, laughter, and raw honesty.

The two dive into everything that’s happened since Mexico: Megan’s realization that the magic is in the middle, Caley’s proactive (and slightly hilarious) pre-surgery nesting that included decorating for Christmas in September, and the emotional breakdown that turned into a beautiful release.

It’s a real-time look at surrender, sisterhood, and slowing down long enough to see the beauty between the chaos. Because sometimes, the middle really is where the magic happens.

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