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Heather MacFadyen And Cynthia Yanof
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Sidetracked
#MacfadyenEverAfter, #YanofTheMarket
#MacfadyenEverAfter, #YanofTheMarket In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by fondue with teen boys and learning to parallel park at 9 pm the night before the driving test. Cynthia’s on the wedding circuit and has lots of nuptial thoughts and potential hashtags. Heather tries to stay away from controversial topics after causing quite a stir in the DM’s. I mean, who even saw it coming that it was Heather (not Cynthia) who ruffled feathers? Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidet...
2025-08-01
47 min
Sidetracked
Dairy Queen, Vacations, and Podcasting in Lingerie
Dairy Queen, Vacations, and Podcasting in Lingerie In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Heather’s trip to Colorado with four teen boys and a check engine light. Cynthia shares Mike’s philosophy on Dairy Queen blizzards (this time, we might get cancelled). We also get a marathon training update: the plan has been selected, workout clothes are on, and tickets have been purchased, but has Cynthia started training? Tune in to find out. Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website...
2025-07-18
45 min
Sidetracked
Short Order Cooks and Funeral Objections
Short Order Cooks and Funeral Objections In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Heather’s summer update of being a short-order cook for the revolving door of teen boys in her house; she cooked eight meals in one day! Cynthia updates us on her summer where her littlest may need some help with social graces. Cynthia also shares her plan for a half marathon in Vegas and has all the details planned out but has yet to take a walk outside (who is going to join us?). Stick around to the...
2025-07-04
44 min
Sidetracked
Don’t Say Spatchcock and Other Summer Situations
Don’t Say Spatchcock and Other Summer Situations In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by a recap of Cynthia’s once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy, where Mike has to drink a whole table of wine, and JB finds McDonald's. Heather opens up about the highs and lows of summer with four teenage boys, plus we dive into all our grocery order mishaps. Stick around until the end for an exciting announcement! Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracke...
2025-06-20
47 min
Sidetracked
Burn the Bras and Mourning Stolen Queso
Burn the Bras and Mourning Stolen Queso In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by reviews of local businesses, Heather rewrites a review while sitting in a gelato shop and Cynthia finds out her local boutique (mentioned a few weeks ago) has a lot of bad reviews. Heather gets into trouble with Meta, and JB gets stuck in a fence at a friend's house while trying to chase down a coyote. They discuss crazy parties from the same height party to Mahjong and Mumu’s, to the hot girl summer party (good looking, not sweaty). Fridays are...
2025-06-06
42 min
MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 103 Friendship, Hardship, and ADHD-ship with Heather MacFadyen
This week, I’m joined by my dear friend and Sidetracked co-host, Heather MacFadyen. We’re talking all things summer—from the ADHD interventions I swear she’s staging, to her full-on Enneagram 4 vibes. We laugh, we cry (okay, not really), and we keep it super honest.But we also get into the deeper stuff—the lessons we’ve both learned this past year and the surprising ways God shows up in the ordinary, often overlooked moments. Heather shares how heartache has a way of rewriting our theology… while somehow also confirming everything we’ve believed all...
2025-06-04
33 min
Don't Mom Alone Podcast
Help! My Kids Don’t Know How to Do Anything : Building Life Skills This Summer :: Katie Kimball [Ep 525]
Today Katie Kimball is here to show us how to help our kids gain life skills that last and contribute to the family. Katie founded a program called Life Skills Now which covers topics from oil changes, to cooking, to entrepreneurship. She shares that competence equals confidence and with the rise of anxiety and depression, we want to give our kids all of the confidence and skills to succeed in this world. Summer is a perfect time to begin! Here are some topics we cover: Why parenting can't be put on autopilot- we need to shift and change constantly A li...
2025-06-02
00 min
Sidetracked
This Feels Like an Intervention: Sidetracked by Brain Health with Dr. Spencer Miller
This Feels Like an Intervention: Sidetracked by Brain Health with Dr. Spencer Miller In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Dr. Miller a neurologist here to talk about brain health, ADHD, and executive functioning. He tells his own fascinating story and path from architecture to neurology. Through getting his degree he discovered brain trauma that he had no recollection of and had to call his mom to get the full story. Now Dr. Miller helps kids and adults train their brains to focus and be active in the areas of trauma or inactivity s...
2025-05-30
35 min
Sidetracked
A ChatGPT’ed graduation speech and Amish Shorts
A ChatGPT’ed graduation speech and Amish Shorts In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Cynthia’s upcoming trip to Italy (must be nice!). Another outfit change, they are becoming a regular segment, where Heather shows off her shorts that are large and in charge. And Cynthia recaps graduation weekend when she could not be in all the places at once and the tears were flowing. Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynt...
2025-05-16
43 min
Sidetracked
Saditude, Turks Trip, and a Ginormous Carbon Footprint
Saditude, Turks Trip, and a Ginormous Carbon Footprint In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by the many truck issues in the Yanof house (one stuck in the mud and one stolen!). Heather recaps her Turks and Caicos trip and shares her observations from traveling with 60 and 70-year-olds who are active and still love their spouses. The end of the school year comes with all the graduation feelings that Cynthia has difficulty naming, we need the feelings pillow. Stick around to the end where we pop back on after taping Supertrackers for a quick update. ...
2025-05-02
45 min
Sidetracked
Surprise Guest, Orange Thursday, and Chicken-Fried Women
Surprise Guest, Orange Thursday, and Chicken-Fried Women In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by another excellent surprise guest here to talk about her garage sale bras, the women who have impacted her, and she and Cynthia become best friends by the end of the episode. No topic is off limits today including spray tans (if you can’t tone it, tan it), sugaring, getting friendly with TSA, and Cynthia bans the word “lovers”. Did we just get an R rating?Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeat...
2025-04-18
52 min
Sidetracked
Trashy or Classy? Mouthwash Hand Soap, and I 💗Jelly Roll
Trashy or Classy? Mouthwash Hand Soap, and I 💗Jelly Roll In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by how to keep houseplants alive- how many ice cubes do you give an orchid? Cynthia has a new top 5 list called, “things that made me want to not act Christian this week”. They end the episode with an outfit change and dress reveal in a new segment called “classy or trashy”. Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadye...
2025-04-04
47 min
Sidetracked
Heather’s Birthday, Weak Ankles, and Adult Rash Guards
Heather’s Birthday, Weak Ankles, and Adult Rash GuardsIn this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by why candy Tums signal society’s collapse, the “sick intro” to Sidetracked that got the boys in Heather’s house excited, and reviewing the family Amazon account (why do we possibly need a 48-piece fake mustache kit?). Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned: Collection for Mature Skin...
2025-03-21
47 min
Sidetracked
Getting Hit on in Macy’s, Adult ADHD, and Candace Payne’s Surprise Appearance
Getting Hit on in Macy’s, Adult ADHD, and Candace Payne’s Surprise AppearanceIn this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by the amazing Candace Payne who shares her journey of being diagnosed with adult ADHD (is this an intervention for Cynthia?), Heather shares her romantic anniversary plans featuring a Sam’s Club key lime pie, and they dive into driverless Ubers and letting ChatGPT plan your weekly menu. Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather Ma...
2025-03-07
48 min
Sidetracked
My teen’s wearing Lulu and I’m in Wal-mart
My teen’s wearing Lulu and I’m in Wal-martIn this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by shipping plumbing parts to Tennessee and dog shock collars to Austin, they both recap their weekend trips and Cynthia gets serious about what home really means, and we contemplate moving the podcast to the medical genre once again with more updates. Don’t miss the news about the exciting events we are both attending soon! Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anythin...
2025-02-21
45 min
Sidetracked
Asking for a friend: Who would make it longer in prison?
In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by who would last longer in prison (this includes an update on Cynthia’s IRS situation), how much boys change from freshman to senior year and all of the challenges that come with it, and Mike has a trip to the Doctor that does not go as planned. Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned: All It Takes Is a Goal: By Jon Acu...
2025-02-07
43 min
Sidetracked
Getting Lit with Tuna Salad, Adult Diapers and Jello Molds
Getting Lit with Tuna Salad, Adult Diapers and Jello MoldsIn this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by multiple recipes- Mike’s tuna salad (recipe provided by Matthew McConaughey) and a scripture cake. Cynthia brings her adult kids to a 9 year old birthday party and it turns into dead man walking. The unfavorite things party provides bath bombs that could give a UTI. Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthi...
2025-01-24
53 min
Sidetracked
The Skittle Heard Round the World
In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by a recap of Christmas including their favorite presents (Heather’s fave shocked Cynthia), Heather recaps her cruise and her concern over lacking etiquette in society today, and Cynthia shares how a candy malfunction rocked their Broken Bow cabin. Connect with us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned: Your Friend, Nate Bargatze (TV Special 2024) - IMDb Practicing the Way: By John Mark Comer Heather’s...
2025-01-10
42 min
Sidetracked
Missing Gravy, Don’t Call Me Nana, and Here’s Your Christmas Present
Missing Gravy, Don’t Call Me Nana, and Here’s Your Christmas Present In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by college student parenting hacks, tracking down the most sought after gifts by meeting strangers in a park, and exchange their own gifts which end up also being a gift for the Sidetracked audience. Featured Sponsors: Dwell Bible App: If you’re ready to infuse your day with God’s word then head over to dwellbible.com/sidetracked to snag your 25% discount today.Connect with us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: C...
2024-12-13
45 min
Sidetracked
Gift Ideas, Yeast Rolls and a Good Ole’ Fashioned Wardrobe Malfunction
Gift Ideas, Yeast Rolls and a Good Ole’ Fashioned Wardrobe Malfunction In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Heather’s wardrobe malfunction at a Chick-fil-a, Cynthia’s yeast rolls that are going viral, and black friday shopping guides. Connect with us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Featured Sponsors: Dwell Bible App: If you’re ready to infuse your day with God’s word then head over to dwellbible.com/sidetracked to snag your 25% discount today.Links Ment...
2024-11-29
42 min
Sidetracked
Living on Diet Coke and a Prayer
Living on Diet Coke and a Prayer In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by yet another doctor’s visit for Cynthia (this podcast is becoming her personal medical journal), and chat with a first time caller who has some amazing Christmas planning ideas, and Heather explains what “nyming” is. Connect with us: Sidetracked Supercast Instagram @thesidetrackedshow Sidetracked YouTube channel – Synchro video now available! Links Mentioned: Sidetracked with the Holidays :: Pie-arrhea, Dutch Cabbage Patch Dolls and Advent Fails :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 442] Soft Self-Adhesive Clear Rubber Bumper...
2024-11-15
50 min
Sidetracked
Sidetracked LIVE (what could possibly go wrong, amiright?)
Sidetracked LIVE (what could possibly go wrong, amiright?)In this episode, Cynthia and Heather have their first ever LIVE Sidetracked show! They get sidetracked with a live audience by $16 Cotton candy bacon on a stick, Heather’s blankie that travels with her (including on her honeymoon), and Cynthia’s one-time visit to a Christmas tree farm while her kids were throwing up. Links Mentioned: Heather’s Costco Christmas tree ($100 cheaper in store) Women's Clothing- Chico's Revlon brush hair dryer Thrive Causemetics Nobody Wants This (TV Series 2024– ) - IMDb Captain Rodney's Boucan Pepper Glaze Fine Stitchy Gun...
2024-11-01
46 min
Sidetracked
Don’t call me Sturdy
In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Christmas card rules, jury duty that includes murder and the Dallas Cowboys, and Cynthia’s trip to Canada where she had sweaty palms on a gondola.Links Mentioned: BH Fraser Fir® Artificial Christmas Trees | Balsam Hill Stranger Things Seasons 1-3 DVD Dancing with the Stars (TV Series 2005– ) - IMDb Inventing Anna (TV Mini Series 2022) - IMDb New Lapel Mics What in the World?!: by Leanne Morgan Lemony Arugula Basil Salad Kit | Trader Joe's What Happens Next: By Max Lucado Is this the end times? With Pastor Max Lucado...
2024-10-18
47 min
MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 72 Tour Life, Friendship, and Fighting Words with Ellie Holcomb
Today on MESSmerized I’m hanging out with the amazing Ellie Holcomb, who’s fresh off a tour with none other than Lauren Daigle. Ellie gives us the scoop on life on the road—think tight spaces, late-night chats, and the wild sense of community that comes with sharing a bus. She also gives us an insider peek on her friendship with Lauren, how they ended up collaborating on a song, and their favorite moments on tour (spoiler: their song Be Okay will give you all the feels). But it’s not all music and fun—Ellie opens up a...
2024-10-09
36 min
Sidetracked
What the Flock?
In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Supertrackers, how 100,000 people all in orange made Heather tear up, and a new segment called “If it’s on the internet it must be true”. Links Mentioned: BECOME A SUPERTRACKER: Sidetracked (supercast.com) The Devil Wears Prada Sidetracked Youtube channel Favorite Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe - Pinch of Yum Graciously Gourmet in Knoxville Right Where You Belong: by Heather MacFadyen Washable Rugs & Washable Area Rugs by Ruggable PRIME HYDRATION+ Strawberry Banana | Hydration Powder Single Serve Sticks How to Walk into a Ro...
2024-10-04
41 min
Sidetracked
Sidetracked with Emily P. Freeman (Pt. 2)
In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked with Emily P. Freeman by endings and closure in life, a Hoda interview, and chips and salsa. How to know when it’s time to stay and time to leave (today.com) House Rules: by Myquillyn Smith Siete Tortilla Chips | Grain free | Gluten Free Chips Grace for the Good Girl: by Emily P. Freeman A Million Little Ways: by Emily P. Freeman Decorative Ceramic Match Holder With Wooden Tray River Birch Lavender Tip Decorative Matches Heathers renaissance dress Suits: The Complete Series 1-9 You can find part...
2024-09-20
25 min
MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 68 Do I need a digital fast? With Darren Whitehead
I know, I know. You’ve read the title of today’s show, and you’re thinking there ain’t a one of us who really wants to think about how much time we are spending on our various forms of technology. Myself included. True story, recently I was considering ways I could spend more time in prayer, and I literally convinced myself that I had not one spare second in my day. As if the Holy Spirit worked for Apple, at that exact moment a notification popped up on my phone with my average...
2024-09-11
39 min
Sidetracked
Good Samaritan or Scammed?
“Good Samaritan or Scammed?” OR “Was Cynthia Almost Trafficked?”In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Bucees mishaps and near misses, exploding mousse cans, and chicken chips. Redken Big Guts WILDE Protein Chips Variety Pack The Bear (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb How I Met Your Mother The Complete Series Premium Velvet Hangers 50 Pack Straight Sided Fridge Organizer Bins The Home Edit: Stay Organized: by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin Become a Super Tracker and get twice the laughs, twice the snorts, and twice the content every single month: https://sidetracked.supercast.com...
2024-09-06
29 min
Don't Mom Alone Podcast
Sidetracked Surprise :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 487]
Sidetracked Surprise :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 487] Today Cynthia and I are talking about all things college drop off and how Cynthia missed saying goodbye to her daughter and I share how dropping Quade off in Tennessee went. We talk about back-to-school haircuts and terrible yearbook photos and rehash how we both ended up at the same event but had very different experiences. We end the episode with a cliffhanger story about Bucees and a HUGE exciting surprise you don’t want to miss. Connect with Cynthia Yanoff: Website: https://cynthiayanof.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof Instagram: @cynthiayanof Links Ment...
2024-09-06
00 min
MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 65 Sidetracked with Jess Connolly: Cynthia Yanof and Heather MacFadyen
It’s August, and Heather and I are still on our summer quest to surprise each other with cool guests on Sidetracked. Today is no exception as Heather comes in hot, surprising me with the one and the only Jess Connolly. Let’s be honest, it’s the end of summer and I’m guessing there’s some portion of you that’s tired physically, spiritually, or emotionally trying to do it all? Jess Connolly addresses just that as we talk about her new book and all the research behind the how, where, and why of rest. Jess’s life i...
2024-08-21
50 min
Sidetracked
Sidetracked with Jess Connolly
Are you tired physically, spiritually, or emotionally as a mom trying to do it all? Does the thought of resting make you stressed because you can’t see how? Do you know what kind of rest fills your soul? Today Jess Connolly joins us to talk about her new book and all the research behind the how, where, and why of rest. Jess’s life is full with being an author, Bible teacher, podcaster, and coach so she knows the challenges of finding pockets of rest in a full schedule. I love how we discuss that there is no...
2024-08-19
1h 00
Sidetracked
Sidetracked by the Olympics, Mammograms, and Family Gambling
Out of the gate today we are into all the TMI topics like how to wear your gown at the Doctor’s office, mammograms, and what stage of menopause we are in. (Did you know there are five?) Cynthia’s family keeps it real as usual by washing their healthy vitamins full of fruits and veggies down with Diet Dr. Pepper. Next up we discuss the Olympics, from what our favorite sports are to handball and break dancing, which we are pretty sure are made-up sports. I rehash my prolific synchronized swimming career and share how I impre...
2024-08-02
57 min
Don't Mom Alone Podcast
Sidetracked by the Olympics, Mammograms, and Family Gambling :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 481]
Out of the gate today we are into all the TMI topics like how to wear your gown at the Doctor’s office, mammograms, and what stage of menopause we are in. (Did you know there are five?) Cynthia’s family keeps it real as usual by washing their healthy vitamins full of fruits and veggies down with Diet Dr. Pepper. Next up we discuss the Olympics, from what our favorite sports are to handball and break dancing, which we are pretty sure are made-up sports. I rehash my prolific synchronized swimming career and share how I impressed (read tortured) my bo...
2024-08-02
55 min
Sidetracked
Sidetracked with Makayla Noble
On September 20, 2021, Makayla Noble, a world-champion cheerleader, suffered an injury that resulted in a severe spinal cord injury. Both Cynthia and I were part of her extended community and were getting updates on her healing journey and how to pray for her. Today we have the honor of interviewing her to see how God has used her life to glorify Him even when things don’t go as planned. From the moment of her accident, Makayla felt the overwhelming peace of God, that He was going to take care of her and had a plan. She has mour...
2024-07-15
48 min
Don't Mom Alone Podcast
“Help When Adult Friendships End?” :: Shundria Riddick [Ep 477] Summer of Mentorship Week Two
A few years ago on an Instagram survey I learned that 68% of y’all have experienced broken friendships. I knew we needed an episode to help. Licensed professional counselor Shundria Riddick is here to walk us through some healthy ways to work toward reconciliation and how to know when to walk away from a hurtful friendship. We talk about setting healthy boundaries, having clarifying conversations, and how to analyze the health of relationships. We also cover the new trend of Millennials cutting off their parents and how to heal those wounds and come to new understandings. With the busyness of par...
2024-07-08
39 min
Sidetracked
Sidetracked by Naming Body Parts, Steaks for Lunch, and Summer Dilemmas (when you’re not in Italy)
**earbud alert–if you listen with little ones around may want to pop in the ole earbuds or be prepared to have lots of conversations ;) ** We kick off today looking like we are going to two separate events, with one dressed up and one in athleisure. Are you team shorts or team dresses for summer? We give some summer updates including how to feed ALL of the teens that are home and my 1980’s drink that is keeping 4 boys hydrated. Social media has us convinced that everyone is traveling to Italy this summer, was there a BOGO deal...
2024-07-05
44 min
Don't Mom Alone Podcast
Sidetracked by Naming Body Parts, Steaks for Lunch, and Summer Dilemmas (when you’re not in Italy) :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 476]
**earbud alert–if you listen with little ones around may want to pop in the ole earbuds or be prepared to have lots of conversations ;) ** We kick off today looking like we are going to two separate events, with one dressed up and one in athleisure. Are you team shorts or team dresses for summer? We give some summer updates including how to feed ALL of the teens that are home and my 1980’s drink that is keeping 4 boys hydrated. Social media has us convinced that everyone is traveling to Italy this summer, was there a BOGO deal we missed? Recap...
2024-07-05
00 min
MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 56 Special Edition of MESSmerized: Sidetracked with Beth McCord
I mentioned it last month, but as a little reminder, Heather MacFadyen of the Don’t Mom Alone podcast and I have a super fun show we do together called Sidetracked. As a part of this little venture, this summer we’ve decided to surprise each other with a guest and then release the episode on both of our shows. It’s been super fun so far, and we’d love to know how you’re liking it and if you want more of these shows! On today’s Sidetracked episode, Heather surprises me with author, speake...
2024-06-19
49 min
Sidetracked
Sidetracked with Beth McCord
Today’s podcast kicks off with a real-life example of how the enneagram can improve relationships and facilitate healthy conflict resolution. Heather sent our guest, Beth McCord, a less than friendly email recently and Beth responded with grace and understanding because she knows how to navigate our personalities, what a gift. Our guest Beth is a well-known speaker, author, teacher, enneagram coach, podcaster, and more. She has honed her skill of understanding personalities while helping people find freedom in Christ. We ask her the big question of how to approach the enneagram from a Biblical pers...
2024-06-17
59 min
Sidetracked
Sidetracked by American Idol, Father’s Day, and Eyebrows
Today’s sidetracked starts off with Cynthia airing her grievances. We talk about eyebrows and all of the products we use to get them to grow. Then move on to an update about our Patreons which we find out are the Wal-Mart and Target of that platform. I guess once you start posting content people remember they are paying for it. We also talk about our local celebrity from American Idol, Jack Blocker, and break down the difference between the new American Idol and the era of Simon Cowell. Turns out we are both the Simon Cowell of our fa...
2024-06-07
44 min
Don't Mom Alone Podcast
Sidetracked by American Idol, Father’s Day, and Eyebrows :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 471]
Today’s sidetracked starts off with Cynthia airing her grievances. We talk about eyebrows and all of the products we use to get them to grow. Then move on to an update about our Patreons which we find out are the Wal-Mart and Target of that platform. I guess once you start posting content people remember they are paying for it. We also talk about our local celebrity from American Idol, Jack Blocker, and break down the difference between the new American Idol and the era of Simon Cowell. Turns out we are both the Simon Cowell of our families sh...
2024-06-07
44 min
Don't Mom Alone Podcast
Sidetracked by American Idol, Father’s Day, and Eyebrows :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 471]
Today’s sidetracked starts off with Cynthia airing her grievances. We talk about eyebrows and all of the products we use to get them to grow. Then move on to an update about our Patreons which we find out are the Wal-Mart and Target of that platform. I guess once you start posting content people remember they are paying for it. We also talk about our local celebrity from American Idol, Jack Blocker, and break down the difference between the new American Idol and the era of Simon Cowell. Turns out we are both the Simon Cowell of our families sh...
2024-06-07
42 min
MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 52 Special Edition of MESSmerized: Sidetracked with Toni Collier
Here’s a fun little podcast update for you. As most of you (hopefully) know, Heather MacFadyen of the Don’t Mom Alone podcast and I have a little sideshow we do once a month called Sidetracked. Basically, it’s an unfiltered conversation between the two of us discussing life’s goings on, parenting, faith, etc. It comes out the first Friday of the month on Don’t Mom Alone, and It’s been a big hit. So, spinning off from that concept this week, we’re doing a second episode of Sidetracked in...
2024-05-22
38 min
Sidetracked
Sidetracked with Toni Collier
Today kicks off our new sidetracked series with a surprise guest! Toni Collier- author, speaker, podcaster, and single mom- joins us to cover all the topics. Toni is the author of Broken Crayons Still Color and encourages people that even in the hard and dark parts of life God is waiting to use us. In our brokenness, we can see God in the land of the living. She reminds us that regardless of events in our past there is still hope and joy to be found. Toni discusses how we lose wonder and excitement as we become adults and ho...
2024-05-20
44 min
Sidetracked
Sidetracked by 1980’s Mother’s Day, LTK, and Bad Book Reviews
As usual, this sidetracked has so much packed into it, especially as we head into Mother’s Day and the end-of-school-year May(hem). We recap my son Quade’s final high school musical performance as Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast. Once again the tears are flowing as I process having a senior and all of the final milestones that come along with it. Cynthia tries to describe what her best Mother’s Day would look like and it ends up being a 1980’s party with a clean house and peaceful kids. While I would like to bring back...
2024-05-03
50 min
Don't Mom Alone Podcast
Sidetracked by 1980’s Mother’s Day, LTK, and Bad Book Reviews :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 465]
As usual, this sidetracked has so much packed into it, especially as we head into Mother’s Day and the end-of-school-year chaos. We recap my son Quade’s final high school musical performance as Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast. Once again the tears are flowing as I process having a senior and all of the final milestones that come along with it. Cynthia tries to describe what her best Mother’s Day would look like and it ends up being a 1980’s party with a clean house and peaceful kids. While I would like to bring back the homemade Mother’s...
2024-05-03
00 min
Sidetracked
Sidetracked by Instagram Arguments, Chicos, and End-of-School Year Emotions
Right off the bat Cynthia and I get sidetracked by my grumpy mood. A mood I blamed on an instagram battle but probably more about my grief of having a senior who is actually going to college! There’s some rehashing of the Bachelor, Heather’s advice for renting with Turo and discussion whether audiobooks count as reading. We also get sidetracked talking about all of the end-of-school year emotions including Cynthia's current struggle over her first grader’s learning and reading challenges. She claims her stage of life is somewhere between Kidzbop music and shapewear from Soma. W...
2024-04-05
46 min
Don't Mom Alone Podcast
Sidetracked by Instagram Arguments, Chicos, and End-of-School Year Emotions :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 460]
Right off the bat Cynthia and I get sidetracked by my grumpy mood. A mood I blamed on an instagram battle but probably more about my grief of having a senior who is actually going to college! There’s some rehashing of the Bachelor, Heather’s advice for renting with Turo and discussion whether audiobooks count as reading. We also get sidetracked talking about all of the end-of-school year emotions including Cynthia's current struggle over her first grader’s learning and reading challenges. She claims her stage of life is somewhere between Kidzbop music and shapewear from Soma. Which m...
2024-04-05
44 min
Sidetracked
Sidetracked by Throat Gurgles, Unlikely Friendships and Trash Can Valentines :: special guest Rachel Green
Today’s show starts with a small hiccup and then really gets going with our guest and listener Rachel Green (but not that one ;)). We discussed what we had for breakfast and it was everything from a frittata, to coconut milk yogurt with all the toppings, to a Diet Dr. Pepper with saltines. Can you guess who ate what? Rachel admits to being sidetracked by ruminating over her busy calendar, and how Cynthia’s book is helping her, “get comfortable with being uncomfortable so she can bring others in”. We share what the Lord is teaching us lately inc...
2024-03-01
48 min
Don't Mom Alone Podcast
Sidetracked by Throat Gurgles, Unlikely Friendships and Trash Can Valentines :: special guest Rachel Green [Ep 454]
Today’s show starts with a small hiccup and then really gets going with our guest and listener Rachel Green (but not that one ;)). We discussed what we had for breakfast and it was everything from a frittata, to coconut milk yogurt with all the toppings, to a Diet Dr. Pepper with saltines. Can you guess who ate what? Rachel admits to being sidetracked by ruminating over her busy calendar, and how Cynthia’s book is helping her, “get comfortable with being uncomfortable so she can bring others in”. We share what the Lord is teaching us lately including...
2024-03-01
46 min
Sidetracked
Life is Messy, God is Good
Where do you turn when life gets messy? Cynthia said it best, “98% of life is the messy part.” But that sentence doesn’t have to end there, with us shaking our fists at the sky. Instead, get Sidetracked with Cynthia and me as we dive right into life’s messy parts, clinging to the brilliant hope that God is still good to us, and for us. Pre-order Cynthia’s new book, Life is Messy, God is Good and enter our contest to be on a future episode of Sidetracked! Become a Super Tracker and get twice t...
2024-02-02
44 min
Sidetracked
Out with the Old Cherry Bomb Exhaust and In with the New :: Sidetracked by the New Year feat. Laurel Denise
Happy New Year! We’re starting the year off right with mile-long to-do lists and a complex highlighting system so we don’t forget to wash the dog in the midst of crocheting that giant bow. JK! But we are thinking about what went well in 2023 and what we’re focusing in on 2024. Whether you make resolutions or not, evaluating how things are going is helpful and the flip of the calendar is a natural time to do just that. But because we’ve been victimized by the to-do list just as often as we’ve been help...
2024-01-05
53 min
Don't Mom Alone Podcast
Out with the Old Cherry Bomb Exhaust and In with the New :: Sidetracked by the New Year feat. Laurel Denise [Ep 445]
Happy New Year! We’re starting the year off right with mile-long to-do lists and a complex highlighting system so we don’t forget to wash the dog in the midst of crocheting that giant bow. JK! But we are thinking about what went well in 2023 and what we’re focusing in on 2024. Whether you make resolutions or not, evaluating how things are going is helpful and the flip of the calendar is a natural time to do just that. But because we’ve been victimized by the to-do list just as often as we’ve been helped...
2024-01-05
51 min
MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 32 Advent Love with Heather MacFadyen and Stephanie Martin
If you’re in a post-Christmas coma, you’re not alone! Eating cookies for breakfast and watching Hallmark movies instead of entertaining your kids is fine everyone . . . we are doing our best! That being said, can I invite you to join me and two of my favorite people for a few minutes to talk about love? Yes, it’s the last week of our Advent series and love is our topic. It’s easy to see God’s unrelenting love for his people through Jesus’ life, from the manger to the cross. But how do...
2023-12-27
33 min
Sidetracked
Sidetracked with the Holidays :: Pie-arrhea, Dutch Cabbage Patch Dolls and Advent Fails
Ready or not, the holidays are upon us! What are your favorite holiday traditions? What are the ones you could leave behind? Get sidetracked with Cynthia and me as we discuss everything from trees (real, fake, and Jesse) to gift giving philosophies (more or less presents than Jesus?) to elves and shepherds and the awful name your pie might get if it doesn’t come out just right. There’s even help for the mom who just wants to help her kids see Jesus in the midst of all the holiday stuff! Become a Super Tracker...
2023-12-01
49 min
Sidetracked
“plump it up”
Pull out the petit fours and lip plumpers – it’s time to celebrate! Don’t Mom Alone has officially reached double digits!! Get Sidetracked with us as Cynthia leads us on a surprising, only mildly teary ride as we look back on 10 years of the podcast. There’s even a Cameo from Bob Ross! Jk, there isn’t. But we do have a great lineup of special guests and listeners to help us commemorate 10 years of mom-ing together. Become a Super Tracker and get twice the laughs, twice the snorts, and twice the content every single month...
2023-11-03
45 min
MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 22 Sidetracked: Fall, Homecoming, and Sibling Relationships
IT'S FINALLY FALL! The air is crisp (at least for Dallas), the pumpkin lattes are flowing, and the mums are blooming. In honor of the change in seasons, this week we’re taking a quick break from our “Trusting God” series to have a few laughs with my dear friend, Heather MacFadyen from Don’t Mom Alone. We’re laughing/lamenting about everything from Homecoming Mums, teen language we don’t understand, and even some of the hard things going on in our lives these days. I espec...
2023-10-11
43 min
Sidetracked
sidetracked with fall, homecoming and sibling conflict
It’s mum time in Texas, y’all! Both the colorful garden flowers and the personalized faux floral and ribbon creations seen at Texas homecoming football games. Get sidetracked with Cynthia and me this week as we decode what the kids are saying these days, design our own mums, and talk about the hard things life has thrown at us lately. We discuss the trap of comparison and we finally stop searching for the elusive Conflict-Free Sibling Zone but instead help our kids learn reconciliation. Become a Super Tracker and get twice the laughs, twice the sn...
2023-10-06
47 min
Don't Mom Alone Podcast
Sidetracked with Fall, Homecoming and Sibling Conflict :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 432]
It’s mum time in Texas, y’all! Both the colorful garden flowers and the personalized faux floral and ribbon creations seen at Texas homecoming football games. Get sidetracked with Cynthia and me this week as we decode what the kids are saying these days, design our own mums, and talk about the hard things life has thrown at us lately. We discuss the trap of comparison and we finally stop searching for the elusive Conflict-Free Sibling Zone but instead help our kids learn reconciliation. Connect with Cynthia Yanof: Website: https://cynthiayanof.com/ Facebook: https://w...
2023-10-06
45 min
Sidetracked
sidetracked with cynthia & heather
Is Back-to-School time a mini fresh-start for you? With all the fresh supplies we get a chance to think again about who we want to be and what our daily life can look like. Get sidetracked with Cynthia and me this week as we discuss rhythms we are creating for the fall. Cynthia discovers AI and we talk habits, opening our homes for connection, scrapbooking for our younger selves, and new business ventures! Become a Super Tracker and get twice the laughs, twice the snorts, and twice the content every single month: https://sidetracked.supercast.co...
2023-09-01
45 min
Sidetracked
beating expectations
We’re baaaaaack! How was your summer? Maybe you’re like us…a little laughing, crying and even vacation freak-outs. Around here you’re never alone. Listen in for a fun conversation with our friend Cynthia Yanof as we chat about summer adventures and the transition to Fall. We’re talking about expectations as moms. How sometimes things turn out better than expected and other times we grieve the loss of what we thought would be. We discuss surrendering long-held family traditions to embrace what God has next for your family. And, listen closely for a special announcemen...
2023-08-18
41 min
MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 13 3 Important Conversations Before School Starts
This week we’re continuing our back-to-school series with some key conversations to have with our kids before school gets rolling again. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of interviewing many of the top authorities in parenting, and I’m always reminded of the importance of knowing and speaking directly into our kids’ core needs. With this in mind, I came up with three topics I want to cover with my kids and also share with you. Spoiler alert: they include belonging, perspective, and kindness. I can’t think of more important reminders for our kids...
2023-08-09
42 min
Sidetracked
the goal isn’t happy children
How do you give your kids independence? At what stage do you let kids try and fail? At the heart of parenting is this job: to give our kids the skills they need to live without us. We know that and we still might spend hours in their rooms trying to help them get to sleep or keeping up with their gym clothes or assignments. We bring our own fears or suppositions about the future to bear on their freedoms. Sometimes this is wise, but sometimes we must stop and watch what God is doing in their l...
2023-07-24
38 min
MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 10 All things Summer with Cynthia Yanof feat. Heather MacFadyen
Hello from Colorado! We’re FINALLY on family vacation, and the high temps are in the 70s and the lows are in the 40s. I basically want to rededicate my life to Jesus, I’m so happy right now. But I’m also excited for today’s show because it’s a free-flow of my thoughts around the book I’m reading on vacation (Atomic Habits) and the ways our habits shape our spiritual lives. I also share a little insight into the many ways Colorado has not been our friend over the years–...
2023-07-19
39 min
Sidetracked
that time we googled married sex
How do you connect with your spouse? And how often? It’s easy for us to get busy parenting and adulting and then take our marriage relationship for granted. We may think we’ll focus on it when things slow down or the kids aren’t so needy, but actually, a healthy marriage is a great help to our kids. We’re taking time this summer (as usual) to be mentored by an experienced mom and benefit from her wisdom. Bonus! My guest for these 6 weeks is both wise AND funny. Join me for conversations with wife...
2023-07-17
43 min
Sidetracked
relationship + respect (8 going on 18)
What do you do when your kids are a little sassier than necessary? How do you respond? Can we shape their responses? When does it really matter? To answer those questions we need both perspective and wisdom. We’re taking time this summer (as usual) to be mentored by an experienced mom and benefit from her wisdom. Bonus! My guest for these 6 weeks is both wise AND funny. Join me for conversations with wife, mom, author, and podcaster Cynthia Yanof. We’ll answer some listener questions, share our experiences, and laugh a lot. Become a Super Tr...
2023-07-10
33 min
Sidetracked
the unicorn that is adult friendship
Who are your close friends? What do you do to cultivate friendships in your life? Friendship as an adult can feel like we’re unicorn-hunting, clinging to some childhood ideal or tv show standard. But real life friendship requires risk and it can come and go in seasons. And it is so worth it. We’re taking time this summer (as usual) to be mentored by an experienced mom and benefit from her wisdom. Bonus! My guest for these 6 weeks is both wise AND funny. Join me for conversations with wife, mom, author, and podcaster Cynthia Yanof. We’ll...
2023-07-03
42 min
Sidetracked
raising kids who can stand alone
What do you feel when your child is struggling? How do you decide when to step in? Whether it’s fighting for your attention from a new baby or struggling with a new skill there are times for us to intervene and there are times for us to let our kids be uncomfortable. Yes, because we’re limited, but also because, as our summer of mentorship guest puts it, “If I want to raise kids that can stand alone, then I’ve gotta let them.”We’re taking time this summer (as usual) to be mentored by a...
2023-06-26
36 min
MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 6 Where's My Place? with Heather MacFadyen
There’s some exciting news around here I’ve been waiting to share! My dear friend Heather MacFadyen and host of the very popular Don’t Mom Alone podcast has asked me to be on her show for the next six weeks. We’re doing a summer of mentorship series and the first episode is out now. We’re covering all kinds of parenting tips as well as “important topics” like the time my son put a cherry bomb exhaust system on his truck and even Heather’s texting habit that needs an intervention. Don’t miss it this summe...
2023-06-21
43 min
Sidetracked
little liar face
What do you do when your kid lies? What about when your kid doesn’t make the team? Is this your failure or theirs…or is it something else? We’re taking time this summer (as usual) to be mentored by an experienced mom and benefit from her wisdom. Bonus! My guest for these 6 weeks is both wise AND funny. Join me for conversations with wife, mom, author, and podcaster Cynthia Yanof. We’ll answer some listener questions, share our experiences, and laugh a lot. Become a Super Tracker and get twice t...
2023-06-19
41 min