Everyone knows about hot flashes... but why is no one talking about the itchy ears, random rage, heart palpitations, brain fog, frozen shoulder, or the fact that one glass of wine suddenly feels like a three-day recovery?

In this episode, we're diving into the perimenopause symptoms that caught us completely off guard—the ones that made us wonder if we were losing our minds before realizing it might just be our hormones. We share the weird, the frustrating, and the surprisingly funny changes that no one warned us about, along with plenty of laughs and "please tell me it's not just me" moments.

Whether you're in the middle of perimenopause, approaching it, or just curious about what's coming, this episode is your reminder that you're not crazy, you're not alone, and you're definitely not the only one Googling, "Can perimenopause cause...?"

Grab your favorite drink, get comfortable, and join us for an honest conversation about the symptoms no one talks about—but everyone should.

Sometimes the best way to deal with real life is to completely ignore it and open a book.

In this episode, we’re Escaping Reality, One Chapter at a Time and sharing some of our favorite summer reads. We’re talking about the books that kept us up way too late, the ones we couldn’t stop thinking about, and the stories we’d happily recommend to a friend.

Whether you’re reading poolside with a drink in your hand, sneaking in a chapter before bed, listening to an audiobook during your commute, or hiding from your family for ten minutes of peace, there’s nothing quite like getting completely lost in a good book.

We’ll each share our favorite picks, what we loved about them, and why we think they deserve a spot on your TBR list. Expect plenty of opinions, a few tangents, and absolutely no judgment if your idea of “summer reading” is buying six books and actually finishing one.

So grab your bookmark, pour yourself something cold, and escape reality with us—one chapter at a time.

Ever wonder what's playing in our earbuds while we're driving to work, cleaning the house, taking a walk, or avoiding folding that mountain of laundry? In this episode, we're sharing the podcasts that have become our go-to listens and the ones we find ourselves recommending over and over again.

From thought-provoking conversations that leave us looking at life a little differently, to edge-of-your-seat stories that have us sitting in the driveway until the episode is over, to laugh-out-loud commentary that feels like catching up with your funniest friends, we've each picked three podcasts that have earned a permanent spot in our rotation.

Whether you're looking for something inspiring, entertaining, hilarious, or completely binge-worthy, we've got six recommendations that might just become your next obsession. So grab your headphones, join the conversation, and don't forget to tell us what's at the top of your playlist—we're always looking for our next favorite listen!

At what point did staying home become the best plan of the weekend? When did a trip to Costco feel like a special event? And why are we suddenly so excited about bird feeders, fresh sheets, and a new vacuum?

In this episode, we dive into the hilarious personality shift that seems to happen somewhere between your 20s and your 40s. We're talking about being the OG trad wives, parenting with horror stories, wondering how we somehow turned into our mothers, and our obsession with old-lady undies - the bigger the better!

If you've ever caught yourself saying, "People are just so loud," or found genuine joy in organizing a junk drawer, congratulations—you've found your people.

Join us as we laugh about the weird little habits, unexpected joys, and wonderfully unglamorous realities of getting older. Because maybe we're not getting weird... maybe we're just finally becoming ourselves.

Grab your coffee (or wine), get cozy, and let's embrace the weird together.

Remember when your biggest family drama was sneaking in after curfew or fighting with your sibling over the bathroom? Fast forward to your forties, and somehow you're coordinating holidays, checking in on your parents, raising kids, answering everyone's texts, and wondering how you became the responsible adult.

In this episode of Sweaty, Petty & Kinda Unsteady, we're talking about how family relationships evolve from our twenties to our forties. From parents becoming our friends, siblings becoming our support system (or staying exactly the same), and realizing that family traditions hit differently as we get older, we're diving into the funny, messy, and heartfelt realities of family life.

We'll share stories, laughs, and a few "Is it just my family?" moments that are guaranteed to make you feel seen. Because every family has its quirks... and if yours doesn't, you might just be the quirky one.

So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let's talk about the people who know exactly how to push our buttons—because they're the ones who installed them.

Love looks a lot different in your 40s than it did in your 20s - and we are not mad about it!

In this episode of Sweaty, Petty, and Kinda Unsteady, we are talking about how marriage and dating relationships evolve as life happens. From chasing drama in your younger years to realizing that peace, communication, and emotional maturity are the real love languages, we are sharing what we have learned along the way.

We also dive into dating after loss and what it is like to open your heart again as a widow while raising a child. Dating is not just about finding the right person anymore. It is about protecting your peace, honoring your past, and considering how someone fits into the life you have already built.

And because not everyone's story looks the same, we explore how marriage changes over the years. What happens after the honeymoon phase? How do couples grow together through careers, kids, stress, and all the unexpected twists life throws their way? We talk about the realities of a long-term partnership, how love evolves, and why choosing each other over and over again matters.

Whether you're single, dating, widowed, divorced, happily married, or somewhere in between, it is all about growth - not perfection. Listen as we have an honest conversation, with laughs included of course, that prove we are all just trying to figure it out...one relationship at a time.

In your teens and twenties, friendship is often about doing life together. In your forties, it's about walking alongside each other through all of the crazy twists and turns that life brings. You don't need to talk every day to know someone is in your corner. Some friends we grow with and others we drift from. And that is ok, too!

Join us on episode 3 as we discuss our favorite Amazon finds - just in time for Prime Days!