The holidays aren’t always Hallmark-movie magical — sometimes they’re heavy, expensive, lonely, chaotic… and still somehow beautiful.

In this episode of Pardon Our Honesty, Tiffany and Megan get real about surviving the holiday season when:

• The kids are grown and Christmas doesn’t look the same

• You’re trying to create new traditions without feeling guilty

• Money is tight, but the pressure to give is high

• Travel, shutdowns, and schedules make seeing family complicated

• Grief and missing loved ones hit a little harder this time of year

• You’re low-key over potluck roulette and awkward gift exchanges

They talk about:
✨ Quality time over pricey presents
✨ Creating experiences instead of going into debt
✨ Being alone vs. feeling lonely
✨ Finding ways to give back when you need a reset yourself
✨ Hosting pressure, holiday etiquette, and the dishes nobody’s touching
✨ How ADHD, chaos, and busy seasons collide this time of year

If you’re excited for the holidays and low-key stressed or sad about them… this conversation is for you.
Honest, funny, a little petty, and full of heart — just how we like it.

In this week’s raw and layered conversation, Tiffany and Megan unpack the tangled link between validation, safety, and trauma—especially for young women learning to navigate adulthood. What starts as a story about a daughter’s risky decision turns into an honest exploration of how early wounds shape the way we seek attention, interpret love, and protect ourselves. The two also dig into parenting adult kids, communication gaps in relationships, and the lasting effects of military and childhood trauma. It’s not neat, but it’s real—because healing rarely is.

In this unapologetically honest episode of "Pardon Our Honesty," The kids are grown, but somehow the parenting never stops. Tiffany and Megan dig into what happens when “raising” turns into “reminding,” covering everything from adult kids at home to safety, money, and family trips gone sideways. Add a dash of holiday chaos and a sprinkle of Toys for Tots, and you’ve got a real look at what parenting past 18 actually feels like. #PardonOurHonesty #RealTalk #Parenting