Vertically Unstable

What happens when the internet declares slow living and analog luxury the new status symbols… and you actually grew up that way? Kelly and Christy dig into the trend of romanticizing unplugged, rural life and the idea that real luxury is time, simplicity, and doing things with your hands. They talk about knowledge work burnout, the appeal of cooking and tangible tasks, and why everyone suddenly wa...

New year, same us — just a little wiser and maybe slightly less rested. In this Season 2 kickoff, Kelly and Christy ease into the new year by reflecting on the holidays, the people who got them through it, and the quiet power of family and community when life feels full and messy all at once. From there, they dig into the annual pressure cooker known as New Year’s resolutions — questioning who the...

Winter has officially entered the group chat, and so has the chaos. In this episode, Kelly and Christy unpack everything from cold-weather survival and family mayhem to the realities of parenting while trying to keep your sanity intact. Along the way, they call out a few marketing misfires, reflect on personal growth, and get real about why authenticity matters more than perfection - at work, at h...

Kelly (53) and Christy (46) are officially in their Give No Fucks era and honestly, it’s glorious. In this episode, they unpack the exhaustion, ambition, and unexpected growth that hits when you realize you’re too old for nonsense and too young to be this tired. They get into how their communication styles have evolved (read: fewer apologies, more truth), the difference between being kind and bein...

It’s our Thanksgiving episode, and Kelly and Christy are finally back serving up sports rage, stuffing controversies, and all the emotional gymnastics required to host family without losing your mind. We dive into the traditions we love, the ones we pretend to love, and the ones we’d happily yeet straight into the garbage disposal. From childhood memories (hello, knock-off CPK dolls) to current-da...

Kelly and Christy are unmasking the madness of Hallowe'en — from slutty costumes and sugar highs to ancient rituals and modern mom etiquette. They rank the candy hierarchy (justice for Candy Corn!), swap stories of chaotic family Hallowe'ens, and debate how this spooky free-for-all stacks up against other holidays. Expect laughs, light scares, and a few surprisingly deep dives into what ma...

This week, Kelly and Christy are spilling everything from what’s in their glasses to what’s on their minds — and yes, reality TV is ruining relationships, but we can’t stop watching. Somewhere between the cocktails and chaos, they unpack that sneaky feeling of becoming invisible as women get older (spoiler: we’re still very much here, just choosing better lighting). From the identity crisis of mot...

We meant to talk about Fall Girl Energy — you know, the cozy vibes, emotional shutdowns, and pumpkin-spice chaos that come with sweater season — but naturally, we went way off the rails. Somewhere between football bets, Canadian vs. American Thanksgiving debates, and questionable Halloween costume choices, Kelly and Christy manage to unpack the emotional inflation of the season — and why “doing le...

What do you want your obituary to say — and should it include your casserole recipe? In this episode, Kelly and Christy get hilariously off-topic (as usual) while tackling the surprisingly funny side of legacies, eulogies, and the chaos of parenting. From awkward lip-kissing confessions to kids calling out our parenting “favoritism,” nothing is off limits. Expect stories about s’mores on burning c...

Christy lives for football; Kelly (the Canadian) still can’t figure out the obsession. We tackle the quirks of U.S. vs. Canadian fandom, the NFL money machine vs. the CFL piggy bank, and throw in some trivia for good measure. Along the way, we detour into cursed car rentals in Santa Fe, near-death mountain hikes, and the awkward-but-real conversations about s*x education with kids. It’s sports, mo...

From sideline snacks to sex talks with the kids, Kelly and Christy are keeping it very real about the rollercoaster of womanhood, parenting, and mental health. ⚽🍷 Between juggling sports mom life, work chaos, and that ever-elusive “me time,” they share the stories, slip-ups, and survival tactics that keep them (mostly) sane. With equal parts humor and honesty, this convo dives into modern parent...

Ever had that who even am I without my job title meltdown? Yeah, us too. In this episode, Christy and Kelly rip open the messy middle of identity, self-worth, and what happens when your LinkedIn headline isn’t the whole story. We get into the big stuff—career pivots, why kindness matters more than corner offices, and how creative outlets (or side hustles) might just save your sanity. We even celeb...

We're back, bitches! And by "back," we mean Kelly's still on her permanent vacation while Christy's drowning in back-to-school chaos with two kids who think the doctor's office is their personal comedy stage. This episode has it all: Christy accidentally booking a beach vacation during the first week of school (oops), Kelly's daughter moving out (cue the tears and imm...

💸 Boomers told us to work hard, buy a house, and never talk about money. Gen X heard that… and now we’re broke, exhausted, and making 480 grocery trips a year. In this episode, Kelly and Christy roast outdated financial advice, spill the real tea on Gen X’s “peak spending power” (spoiler: we’re still broke), and confess the ridiculous ways we’ve sabotaged our own savings. From retirement anxiety...

Wrinkles? Please. We’ve earned every damn one of them — and we’re finally calling bullshit on beauty standards that pretend we didn’t. In this no-holds-barred episode, Kelly and Christy are back from a hiatus and tackling the gloriously messy, ever-changing beast that is beauty after 45 . From Botox to body image, social media pressure to perimenopausal chin hair (yep, we said it), nothing’s off-l...

Kelly and Christy are back from summer break—sunburned, exhausted, and only mildly traumatized. In this no-filter catch-up episode, they dish on family vacations that were more “logistics Olympics” than relaxation, girls trips that saved their sanity, and the unspoken war zone that is youth sports. From wedding weekend meltdowns to volleyball sideline politics, it’s a full rundown of everything su...

In this episode, Christy and Kelly rip the lid off the mental load - that invisible, never-ending checklist living rent-free in most moms' heads. From school emails that require a PhD to interpret, to the pure rage blackout that comes when someone hands you a wrapper and says, “Here, Mom,” while you’re holding 45 pounds of pool crap — we’re covering it all. They talk about household roles, the emo...

In this very first Vertically Unstable guest episode, Christy and Kelly are joined by bonafide influencer, stay-at-home mom, and stealth Disney Princess, Camille Smith—who somehow manages to raise three under five, build a social media empire, and still look rested. (We’re suspicious too.) From surviving football season with a newborn strapped to her chest to mastering the “dump dinner” content ge...

In this wildly unfiltered episode, Kelly and Christy spiral gloriously through the hot mess that is modern communication. From juggling 42 different messaging apps to the emotional trauma of choosing magical hair products that will solve everything, nothing is off-limits. Expect DMV drama, beauty standards we’re too tired to meet, and the unhinged genius of marketing that somehow convinced us we n...

Welcome to another no-holds-barred episode of Vertically Unstable , where Christy and Kelly unzip the weird, wild world of pop culture trends and ask: who actually said low-rise jeans could come back? This week, we’re throwing shade at fast fashion, praising the holy church of 90s nostalgia, and asking the hard questions—like when did shorts become tiny denim stress tests? From influencer overload...

Calling all incredible women navigating their 40s and beyond! In this hilariously relatable episode of Vertically Unstable, Kelly and Christy dive deep into the real (and often sweaty) challenges of "May-Sember" – but that's just the beginning. Get ready for some unfiltered, laugh-out-loud honesty as the hosts tackle the joys of... perimenopause . From those infamous hot flashes and the ever-prese...

"We love you, but leave us alone!" The Mother's Day mantra. In this week's episode, Kelly and Christy get real about the holiday's expectations vs. reality. From burnt breakfast to questionable handmade gifts, we dissect the glorious mess that is Mother's Day. Did you get the spa day you dreamed of? Or did you spend the morning refereeing sibling squabbles? Join the commi...

Three iced coffees, a confrontation with an ex, and a full meltdown in a parking lot—totally normal day, right? Nope. That’s anxiety, babe. In this episode, Kelly and Christy unpack the very real (and very sneaky) ways anxiety shows up for high achievers, people pleasers, and anyone who’s ever cried in public and called it “self-reflection.” From panic attacks masked as productivity to people-plea...

This week Kelly and Christy are taking a candid, hilarious, and empowering deep-dive into what it means to reinvent yourself in midlife. Is that even allowed? We'll tackle the signs you're ready for change, the fears (hello, imposter syndrome), and the power of tiny leaps that lead to big transformations. And we'll get real honest about some irrational fears that have nothing to do wit...

Remember when we thought being an adult meant eating ice cream for breakfast? Turns out it just means figuring out why your back hurts and which bill to pay first. Welcome to this week's episode of "things I thought would be awesome as an adult, but turn out to just suck" on the Vertically Unstable podcast. Christy and Kelly talk all things home ownership, credit cards, mealtimes, and of course (l...