Friendships change—and sometimes, so do the people we need beside us.

In this episode, we get honest about navigating friendships through completely different seasons of life. Megs shares what it was like being the fun, child-free friend throughout her 20s and 30s—and how some friendships shifted when she became a mom in her 40s. Caley admits that she has also been the shitty friend who didn’t understand just how drastically motherhood could change someone’s life…until she became a mom herself.

We talk about the friends who expect us to remain the same, the ones who struggle when our priorities change, and the hard truth that our children and families will always come first. But we also recognize that friendships can fade, stretch, circle back and even become stronger later.

Because friendships have phases. Life changes us. And sometimes the people who understand our current season are the exact people who help tug us safely through it.

#FriendshipsAndTugboats #FriendshipChanges #MotherhoodAndFriendship #DifferentSeasons #MovingThroughLife

Getting the diagnosis was one battle. Then came learning how to actually LIVE with it.

Beth is back with us to talk about what raising a child with cystic fibrosis really looks like behind the scenes: the daily medications, treatments, shake vest, school, sports, travel, germs, appointments, and the constant awareness that something most families never have to think twice about could make her daughter seriously sick.

We also talk about one of the strangest realities of CF: people with cystic fibrosis have to be incredibly careful around other people with cystic fibrosis because of the risk of passing dangerous infections to one another.

And while all of that is happening, Beth is also working a full-time job, raising another child who deserves his own time and attention, supporting her kids in sports, managing a household, and somehow continuing to be one of the funniest humans we know.

This episode is a glimpse into a version of motherhood most people never see — not because these moms want recognition, but because so much of what they do simply happens quietly, every single day.

Beth is a powerhouse. And after hearing what goes into keeping her family moving, we think you’ll agree. 💜

#CysticFibrosis #CFMom #SpecialNeedsParenting #MotherhoodUnfiltered #MatureishMommas

Two weeks after losing my mom, this was the first time I felt ready to sit back down behind the microphone. We thought we were recording a podcast, but somewhere along the way it became therapy.

In this deeply personal episode, we talk honestly about grief - the beauty of celebrating a life well lived, the heartbreak of saying goodbye, and the strange reality of trying to return to everyday life when your world has completely changed. I share what those first two weeks have really looked like after my mom's passing, from the incredible celebration of her life to the overwhelming weight of missing her every single day.

At the same time, Meg opens up about being in her own difficult season as she steps into the role of caring for her dad while also helping care for her recovering mother-in-law. Between the two of us, life feels heavy - and we don't pretend otherwise.

This isn't an episode filled with answers. It's an episode filled with truth. If you're walking through grief, caregiving, or one of those seasons where life just feels impossibly hard, we hope you'll find comfort in knowing you're not alone.

💛 Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is simply keep showing up.

#MatureishMommas #GriefJourney #Caregiving #LifeAfterLoss #HealingTogether #AuthenticConversations #MentalHealth #PodcastForWomen

Boobs. We've all got a story. 😂

From training bras and awkward teenage years to breastfeeding babies (or trying to!), body changes, surgery, and eventually reaching the point where you just don't care anymore—we're talking about every stage of the boob journey.

Caley shares what it was like breastfeeding all four kids, while Megs admits nursing wasn't exactly a natural talent. We laugh about the insecurities, the surprises, and the reality that every woman has a different experience.

It's honest, ridiculous, and proof that no topic is off limits around here.

🎙️ Come laugh with us... because if you can't laugh about boobs, what can you laugh about?

#MatureishMommas #Boobs #MomLife #BreastfeedingJourney #WomensHealth #BodyConfidence #PodcastHumor

What happens when every doctor tells you your child doesn’t have the disease you’re afraid she has… but your gut keeps telling you otherwise?

This week, our friend Beth joins us to share the absolutely wild story of her daughter’s cystic fibrosis diagnosis. For more than six months, they were in and out of hospitals searching for answers, despite Beth knowing she was a carrier for CF. At one point, doctors were so confident it wasn’t cystic fibrosis that they told her they’d bet their house on it.

She’s still waiting for the keys to show up in the mail.

Beth kept asking questions. She kept pushing. She kept advocating. And eventually, one phone call to pathology uncovered a test result that changed everything.

This episode is about cystic fibrosis, but it’s also about something so many moms understand: knowing your child, trusting your instincts, and refusing to stop asking questions when something doesn’t feel right.

And somehow, because Beth is Beth, a story that is objectively NOT funny is also freaking hilarious at times.

Whether you know anything about cystic fibrosis or not, this is one hell of a story about motherhood, medicine, and advocating like a mother.

#CysticFibrosis #MomKnows #MedicalAdvocacy #CFMom #MatureishMommas

Just 22 hours after Cal's mom passed away, we found ourselves surrounded by family during a wake unlike anything we'd ever experienced. People flew in from all over the country, and what unfolded was one of the most beautiful displays of humanity we've ever witnessed.

This episode is about the strange, sacred space that exists the day after loss - where tears and laughter somehow live side by side. We talk about the healing that comes from being together, sharing stories, crying openly, and allowing every emotion to have a seat at the table.

One of the most powerful parts of the conversation was watching the men in our family fully embrace their emotions instead of hiding them. There was no pretending to be strong - just honest grief, deep love, and a willingness to feel it all.

We're also joined by Aunt Shauna, Cal's mom's sister and best friend. Seeing her sitting across from us - looking so much like Jana - made this conversation even more special. Together, we reflect on love, loss, family, and what it means to carry someone forward after they're gone.

If you've ever wondered what grief really looks like, this episode is it. Messy. Beautiful. Heartbreaking. Hopeful. And incredibly human.

A quick note before you listen: In the middle of the emotional tornado surrounding thepassing, we sat down to record completely disheveled and forgot to plug in our microphones. 🤦🏼‍♀️ The audio isn't up to our normal standards, but after listening back, we knew this conversation was too meaningful not to share. Thank you for giving us a little grace - we promise the message is worth it.

#MatureishMommas #GriefJourney #TheDayAfter #HealingTogether #AuthenticConversations #LifeAfterLoss #Family #Podcast

The day after surgery probably wasn’t the best time to hit record… which is exactly why we did it. 😂

In this episode, Caley is fresh out of surgery, still feeling the effects of the anesthesia and pain medication, and let’s just say… the conversation moves at a slightly slower pace than usual. Between the laughs, though, are some very real moments.

We talk about what this surgery felt like compared to previous ones in Caley’s cancer journey. Instead of the excitement that came with hearing “cancer-free,” this recovery brought more pain, more emotion, and a heavier heart as she supported her mom through her cancer journey. Sometimes healing isn’t just physical—it’s wrapped up in everything else life is asking you to carry. And some can feel the pain from one hospital to another.

It’s a raw, unfiltered snapshot of a moment we almost didn’t record… and we’re glad we did.

🎙️ Warning: Side effects of this episode may include laughing at drug-induced conversations and unexpectedly feeling all the feelings.

#MatureishMommas #CancerJourney #SurgeryRecovery #RealLife #Podcast #Healing #LifeUnfiltered

We planned on recording a short episode… and somehow a quickie led directly into talking about sex.

From first kisses and awkward first times to the reality of intimacy after kids, we share stories, laughs, and a few things we probably never imagined we’d discuss on a podcast. We even debated whether this episode should ever see the light of day, knowing full well some of our family members are listening.

But beneath all the laughter is an important conversation about connection. Life gets busy. Parenting gets exhausting. Relationships evolve. Yet making time for intimacy, even when it’s not perfect or glamorous, can play a powerful role in keeping couples connected.

This episode is equal parts hilarious, honest, slightly embarrassing, and surprisingly relatable. Whether you’re reminiscing about your younger years or trying to figure out how to fit romance into a packed family schedule, this one will definitely make you laugh.

And yes… we also discuss why sometimes a quickie is exactly what everyone needed.