Cat & Nat Unfiltered

Perimenopause is confusing, frustrating, and way too misunderstood, even by some doctors. There’s not enough clarity, and women are often left to navigate it on their own, sorting through conflicting advice and wondering what’s normal, what’s treatable, and what can be ignored. If men went through menopause, there’d be a pill, a treatment, and a full wellness plan for every symptom! Want our podca...

We don’t know what we’ve done to our kids until they grow up. That’s when it hits you — the blind spots, the “we just wanted to help” moments, the realization that our kids might actually be spoiled. We’ve been their autopilot since day one — the more involved we are, the more they tune out. And now they’re walking around with noise-cancelling headphones on. Literally and metaphorically. Want our...

We’re thrilled to tackle this timely topic with lawyer Duncan Embury, who’s representing four major Ontario school boards in a landmark case against Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat. He explains why schools are pushing back, how these platforms are impacting kids’ learning and mental health, and why this legal fight matters for parents and families who are trying to navigate the social media landscape....

Marriage can be a tricky beast — one minute you’re in love, the next you’ve somehow merged into one person with the same opinions, friends, and weekend plans. We’re here to say, don’t do that! Keeping your own friends, hobbies, and goals isn’t just healthy — it’s what keeps things fresh. Real trust means letting each other live. Because if you merge too hard into his world, you might wake up one d...

Ever tried hitting the highway for a university tour while your stomach is in full-blown chaos? Usually it’s Nat battling IBS, but this time Cat had a MAJOR issue. Highway driving, cramps, sweating, white-knuckling, and praying every exit has a bathroom… until one doesn’t even have toilet paper. Total panic, totally relatable. Pepto didn’t stand a chance with this one! It’s terrifying, intense, an...

As parents, we’re all trying to figure out how to keep our kids safe in a world that’s constantly online. Anti-trafficking expert Laila Mickelwait is taking that fight to the next level — working to get child sexual assault material off streaming platforms for good. Her new book, Takedown, tells the unbelievable true story of how she sparked a global movement of more than two million people — and...

Nat has fake boyfriends and it’s kind of fun. She’s watching herself on these AI dates and when one of the guys leans in for a kiss, she feels giddy! But AI won’t let her get naughty. Every time she wants things to heat up it’s: “violation, violation, violation.” Too bad for Nat but good for the rest of us! And because we’re us — we pivoted and asked AI how to keep the spark alive in a real m...

Chatbots are shaping the way kids think, feel, and see themselves. These digital voices aren’t just tech—they can subtly groom identity, reinforcing messages about who you are, how you move through the world, and even how you believe you should behave. The scary reality is that kids don’t have fully formed identities yet—they can be given one by what they interact with online, and once it sticks,...

We have been touring universites and wow - these kids are putting so much pressure on themselves to figure it all out. Our advice is start early. Exploring options sooner helps to take the weight off and make the decision process simpler in Grade 12/seniour year. Remind kids that their first choice might not be their forever choice. With the right guidance, they can always change direction. Someti...

We headed to LA to sit down with Aurora Culpo, the no-BS, tell-it-like-it-is host of Barely Filtered. This divorced mom of two keeps it real on sex, dating, relationships, and wellness—all while navigating life with ADHD in a world that never stops moving. With a background in Behavior Analysis and special education, Aurora brings a psychology-driven lens to connection, self-awareness, and human b...

New school year = new friends = new germs. Here we go again. If you’re a mom, you already know that kids are basically walking germ vessels, and there are zero sick days for us. Feel the sign? BETADINE®. Don’t wait for the tickle to turn into a full-blown cold—get ahead now with BETADINE® Sore Throat Spray and Gargle and BETADINE® Cold Defense Nasal Spray so you’re ready to tackle cold season head...

We’re back with brand-new parenting episodes every Monday, and this week we are talking about screens, kids, and the chaos that comes with both. Remember when we thought parenthood would be easy? Between SnapMaps showing everyone's location, and the cesspool that is Snapchat, it’s enough to fry your brain. We’re talking about how to protect your kids from themselves, why monitoring their digital w...

This week we went all in on marriage and divorce—because more than half of marriages end in it. We got into what’s more expensive, how women are now choosing happiness over “just sticking it out,” and why some women walk away so their kids don’t grow up thinking this is what love looks like. Divorce can sometimes even bring more financial freedom. Then we flipped it and dove straight into weddings...

We’re coming to you live from LA, and today we’re diving headfirst into the topic of anxiety. For Nat, it shows up as overthinking, ruminating, sweating, shortness of breath, a racing heart…basically everything that could be mistaken for excitement. How many people are walking around anxious without even knowing it? We’re breaking down what it feels like, what it looks like, and why even a casual...

We sat down with The Tea: The Talk author Alicia Crespin for an open and honest conversation about navigating those tricky—and often awkward—moments with our kids. From puberty to relationships to the curveball questions that leave us speechless, Alicia shares practical advice on approaching “the talk” with confidence. The Tea: The Talk is more than just a parenting guide—it’s a powerful collectio...

Snorers, we need to talk. This week’s conundrum: do you wake up the human chainsaw beside you, or just lie there listening to your dreams get stolen? People who snore don’t even know they’re doing it. And why do they get so defensive when you say they did? Are we actually doomed to a lifetime of sleepless nights? Give us all of your tips and tricks if you sleep (aka don't sleep) beside a snorer.&n...

We’re diving into a hot topic sparked by Kim Kardashian—she says her kids won’t be doing homework after a full school day. Eight hours in class feels like enough, which has us wondering if the whole school system might be a little archaic. Teachers, we want you to weigh in—do kids really need to be doing homework? And on the topic of homework, how many of you are really doing your kids homework??...

In this repeat episode we are back wtih a Cat & Nat parenting dilemma! Nat’s facing a question so tricky, we hope none of you ever have to deal with it. And we’re stumped. That’s why we’re turning to you—what would you tell your teen to do if they were in this situation? This podcast is presented by The Common Parent. The all-in-one parenting resource you need to for your teens & tweens. W...

We are back with new Friday episodes and we are kicking it off with a good one! We’re talking about the absolute chaos of kids’ sports—and your submissions did not disappoint! We had no idea the drama could be this real! Big personalities clashing, travel stress, rules, rivalries, and parents living out their own dreams through their kids. The stakes are high but the drama is even higher! Want our...

Back to school is basically a mom’s New Year—and we’re so excited to kick it off with you. We’re talking “out of town confidence” (our favorite on-the-road alter ego), how the way you love someone and the way they love you back isn’t always the same, and the truth about raising teens (we’ve never met one that isn’t at least a little angsty or anxious). Nobody feels like a million bucks every day,...

We’re neck-deep in perimenopause over here so we had a lot of questions for our expert! Jenn Pike is a Medical Exercise Specialist and Functionally Integrative Diagnostic Nutritionist specializing in women’s health, fitness, and hormones, as well as the best-selling author of The Simplicity Project, The Simplicity Kitchen, and The Simplicity Body. Jenn is the fierce founder of The Perimenopause Pr...

When we got married, we were young, in love, and willing to bend a little to make it all work. But now—with some life experience under our belts and peri-menopause playing havoc with our hormones—we have to ask ourselves: Would we do it all again, knowing what we know now? In this repeat episode, Nat gets real about one of the biggest compromises in her marriage—something Mark let slide that seeme...

This year is going to be an emotional one. One of our kids is finishing their last year of high school before heading off to university—which means campus tours, big decisions, and all the feelings that come with it. Teenagehood looks so different now compared to when we were growing up. We were the generation of fun with endless parties, no check-ins, and parents who had no clue where we were mos...

As we watch so many of you pack your teens off for university we felt it was the perfect time to bring back this epside! As Dean at Stanford, Julie Lythcott-Haims witnessed firsthand the toll that overparenting takes—students who were anxious, depressed, and unprepared to handle life when things didn’t go their way. In this interview, she offers a powerful alternative: a path to raising kids who a...

This week’s episode is a repeat of one of your favorites—and for good reason. Fridays are reserved for the fun stuff, and this one delivers! We’re talking wild (and wacky) hookup stories—plus proof that there really is someone out there for everyone, even those who find themselves oddly charmed by sexy talk… in a Yoda voice. Whether you’re here for the laughs or just to feel a little better about...