Have you ever spent days looking for one tiny toy while convincing yourself you're definitely losing your mind?

...same.

This week we're talking about disappearing toy pieces, standing-room-only sports bars in your 30s, trying new hobbies (hello, herb garden), why getting yourself ready somehow always comes last, and the strange confidence that your toddler absolutely did swallow that tiny Lego piece.

Plus, we listen to another anonymous listener submission that somehow turns into a full breakfast strategy for moms everywhere.

If you've ever wondered where all the toy pieces go...we're still looking too.

• Motherhood has a way of making the smallest inconveniences feel disproportionately personal (looking at you, missing toy pieces).
• Moms almost always prioritize everyone else's needs before getting themselves ready—which is usually why we're late.
• Sometimes saying yes to something fun (even if it feels very "twenties") could be exactly what you need.
• Lowering the bar doesn't mean lowering your standards—it often means finding systems that actually work for your family.
• Some of the best parenting hacks come from other moms, not parenting books.

• Little Garden Ave
• Trader Joe's Mini Croissants
• MadeGood Granola Bites

Listener Submissions

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Did motherhood make us more "woo-woo"... or just a little more open-minded?

This week we're talking crystals, breathwork, meditation, fertility journeys, and all the things we used to think we'd never be into. Turns out when life gets messy—and motherhood reminds you how little control you actually have—you start looking at things a little differently.

We're not here to convince anyone that crystals have magical powers. We're talking about why so many moms find comfort in rituals, intentions, and anything that helps us feel a little more grounded.

Plus: the weirdest thing Kendall has ever done to get pregnant, the Joshua Tree crystal shop that cracked this whole conversation open,, and a listener submission that got the laugh we needed.

If you've ever caught yourself thinking, "okay...maybe I'll try it..." ...wait...same.

• Motherhood has a way of softening our certainty and opening us to things we never thought we'd try.
• Sometimes rituals aren't about magic—they're about creating intention, hope, and a sense of control.
• Fertility journeys can lead us to unexpected places, emotionally and spiritually.
• You don't have to choose between science and curiosity; many moms find value in both.
• Kids will humble you in public...especially when they're learning anatomy.

• Soul of Yoga
• All About Penises (children's anatomy book)
• All About Vaginas (children's anatomy book)

Listener Submissions

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Birthdays look a little different once you're a mom.

This week we're talking about birthday plans that don't exactly go as planned, kids getting sick at the worst possible time, getting accidentally headbutted by your toddler, the shows we're secretly obsessed with, and the very glamorous reality of postpartum pelvic floors.

Plus, one listener sends in a voice note that had us laughing, cringing, and wondering what we would have done in her shoes.

If you've ever ended your birthday wondering how everyone else got celebrated except you...wait...same.

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• Motherhood has a way of rewriting even the simplest celebrations.
• Sometimes the entertainment your nervous system needs doesn't have to be "good"—it just has to help you relax.
• Parenting means constantly pivoting when plans inevitably change.
• Some of the hardest postpartum realities are the ones nobody talks about openly.
• Sharing the embarrassing stories is often what reminds us we're all living versions of the same life.

• Libby
• Stanly Ranch Spa
• Seaside Market

Listener Submissions

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