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Mature(ish) Mommas - Life: Unfiltered#14 The Quiet Strength of Motherhood: Adoption, Autism & Breaking IsolationIn this heartfelt follow-up episode, Sara returns to share the deeper, often unseen layers of her motherhood journey. From adopting during the chaos of COVID to raising two Black children in a white family, she walks us through the tough, tender, and teachable moments of transracial adoption.But it’s her experience parenting a child with autism—diagnosed after being born exposed to drugs—that will stay with you. Sara speaks candidly about how isolating it can feel when you’re navigating therapies, meltdowns, and a world that doesn’t always understand your child. It’s a raw and real...2025-05-0651 minMature(ish) Mommas - Life: Unfiltered#13 Love Without Limits: A Foster Mom’s JourneyThis week on Mature(ish) Mommas, we sat down with Sara—foster mom, adoptive mom, and real-life angel in leggings. Her story starts with a blended family and a dream to grow it… but a medical emergency changed everything. After undergoing a hysterectomy due to a massive tumor, Sara and her husband thought their chance at having more children was over—until they discovered the world of foster care.When they met a one-month-old baby boy with no family and no visitors, she went to the hospital every day just to hold him. That love? It cha...2025-04-2955 minMature(ish) Mommas - Life: Unfiltered#12 Geriatric Pregnancy: From being High Risk, to having Gestational Diabetes… the Power of AdvocacyMegan’s road to motherhood was anything but typical. After 14 years of trying, she finally conceived her miracle baby, Caston Cruz—but the journey didn’t stop there. From being labeled a “geriatric pregnancy” to navigating gestational diabetes, every step brought new challenges. And when it came time to give birth, she found herself in a delivery process that felt more controlled by doctors than by her own choices. In this episode, Megan opens up about what she wishes she had known, the struggles of advocating for herself, and the power of trusting your instincts. Whether...2025-04-2255 minMature(ish) Mommas - Life: Unfiltered#11 Embarrassing Moments: Laughing Through the ChaosMotherhood is full of mess, mayhem, and moments that make you want to crawl into a hole—but if you can’t laugh at yourself, what’s the point? In this episode, we go totally unfiltered, answering a series of “embarrassing” questions live on the show, with zero prep and a whole lot of giggles. The takeaway? Don’t take yourself too seriously. Life is messy, hilarious, and way more fun when you learn to laugh through the chaos.2025-04-1542 minMature(ish) Mommas - Life: Unfiltered#10 Raising Unfiltered: A Daughters Perspective on Parenting, Challenges & Faith In this special 10th episode, we welcome our first-ever guest—and it’s a big one—Caley’s daughter, Kinzey! She opens up about what it was like being raised by a mom who prioritized acceptance, individuality, and empowerment. From navigating an eating disorder and depression to how her faith played a crucial role in healing, Kinzey shares her journey with honesty and wisdom beyond her years. We also dive into Misophonia (ever wanted to scream at the sound of chewing?), how it impacted her during Covid, and—most importantly—the parenting do’s and don’ts she wis...2025-04-081h 03Mature(ish) Mommas - Life: Unfiltered#9 Girl Squad: The Science and Struggles of Female FriendshipsStrong female friendships aren’t just good for the soul—they’re backed by science. In today's episode we dive into how deep connections with other women boost oxytocin, lower stress, and keep us grounded through the chaos of motherhood. But let’s be real: making and maintaining friendships isn’t as easy as it used to be. Between kids, schedules, and sheer exhaustion, how do we keep our circle strong? We break down the three key ingredients every friendship needs—proximity, timing, and energy—as taught by Mel Robbins in The Let Them Theory, p...2025-04-0152 minMature(ish) Mommas - Life: Unfiltered#8 Raise Your Babies Like It’s 1989: The Xennial Parenting GuideRemember the days of riding bikes until the streetlights came on, making prank calls on landlines, and having zero clue what your friends were up to unless you knocked on their door?In this episode, we’re diving into the Xennial experience—that sweet spot between Gen X and Millennials—where we grew up without the internet but adapted to it as adults. We reminisce about the freedom, independence, and (honestly) questionable safety choices that shaped us. Then, we shift gears to discuss The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt and how today’s kids are...2025-03-2555 minMature(ish) Mommas - Life: Unfiltered#7 Chemo Hangover... The reality of what comes AFTER ringing the bellRinging the bell doesn’t mean the battle is over—welcome to the wild world of chemo hangover. In this episode, we dive into what life looks like after Whitten John 💞💞 finished treatment, from trading in his beloved footie pajamas for real clothes to tackling separation anxiety and some next-level emotional regulation struggles (read: epic toddler meltdowns). But it’s not just him adjusting—we’re all figuring out what “normal” even means after years in survival mode.And because it’s Mature(ish) Mommas, you know we’re keeping it real, raw, and a little ridiculous. There’s a Saint Paddy’s...2025-03-181h 01Mature(ish) Mommas - Life: Unfiltered#6 Chemo Mom StrengthMotherhood is a wild ride—but when life throws in a curveball like a rare cancer diagnosis, everything shifts. In this episode, Megan interviews Caley about her journey as a chemo mom after her youngest son was diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis at just 18 months old. Caley opens up about what it was really like to navigate hospitals, treatments, and the emotional rollercoaster of parenting through it all—while raising three other kids at the same time. Through the hardest moments, she found strength in gratitude, using it to guide her family through the...2025-03-1157 minMature(ish) Mommas - Life: Unfiltered#5 Energy CrunkEver walked into a room and just felt the vibe? In this high-energy (pun intended) episode of Mature(ish) Mommas: Life Unfiltered, we dive into the world of Reiki—how clueless we were during our first sessions and how it’s now one of the many ways we recharge. We break down what energy really is, in true Caley-and-Megan style, and why understanding our vibrational selves can be a total game-changer.
We also explore the ways people store energy (hello, emotional baggage!) and how letting go of the bad while embracing the good can completely shift your life...2025-03-0452 minMature(ish) Mommas - Life: Unfiltered#4 Bye For Now - 3 Tools for Coping with LossMotherhood is full of beautiful, chaotic moments—but sometimes, life throws us the kind of heartbreak that even coffee and dry shampoo can’t fix.
In today's episode, we kick things off with our usual humor (because laughter is therapy), but then we get real about grief, loss, and the people who help us through it.
We share three powerful ways to navigate loss: first, by intentionally building a support system that will show up when life gets heavy. Second, by recognizing that even in heartbreak, joy and celebration still have a place. And finally, we r...2025-02-251h 00Mature(ish) Mommas - Life: Unfiltered#3 Sleepless In.... EverywhereSleep? What’s that?
In today's episode, we dive into the universal struggle of motherhood and exhaustion. Whether it’s a toddler sneaking into your bed, an anxious brain running a mental marathon at 2 a.m., or the joy of middle-of-the-night hot flashes, we get it—moms just don’t sleep.
We also discuss ways to support melatonin production and create better sleep habits (because, let’s be honest, we need all the help we can get).
But beyond the sleepless nights, we reflect on how our generation approaches parenting differently from the baby boome...2025-02-1854 minMature(ish) Mommas - Life: Unfiltered#2 Makin a Baby 101Baby fever hits different for everyone, and in this episode, we’re diving into our wildly different (and equally unforgettable) journeys to motherhood. From surprise babies to ovulation road trips (yes, really!), Caley shares the hilariously unpredictable ways her little ones came to be.Meanwhile, Megan opens up about her long and emotional road through infertility, a 14-year journey filled with challenges, hope, and resilience.With plenty of laughter, honesty, and a few did-that-really-happen?! moments, we’re laying it all out—because no two motherhood stories are the same, and that’s what makes them beautifu...2025-02-1158 minMature(ish) Mommas - Life: Unfiltered#1 Choose JoyIn our very first episode, we’re embracing our “geriatric mom” status—because why be “advanced maternal age” when we can be gerries?
We’re diving into the beauty and chaos of motherhood, from laugh-out-loud moments (like when a mess turns into a photo op) to the deeper challenges that can leave us feeling lost.
No matter what life throws our way, we always have a choice in how we respond. Sometimes, it’s with humor; other times, it’s about finding light in the darkness.
Join us as we share our unfiltered take on motherhood...2025-02-0848 minMature(ish) Mommas - Life: UnfilteredTaking TakesJust getting ready to launch this delightful show that we know you guys are gonna love. We’ve been testing out some different mics and, boy, have we caught some “stuff” on video.
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Whether you’re interested in hearing about parenting preschoolers in your 40s, maneuvering the ups and downs of life or coping with perimenopause… we’ll be there for you!Here’s a little teaser until we get started January 2024-12-2300 min