Cat & Nat Unfiltered

We strongly encourage everyone to listen to this episode with Heidi Chance, a former undercover detective with over 27 years of experience fighting sex trafficking. Heidi shares what she’s seen firsthand, the dangers many parents don’t even realize are out there, and how we can start having the hard—but crucial—conversations with our kids to keep them safer online. Recognized as a Subject Matter E...

From chaotic pillow piles to pets on the bed, we’re breaking down what your sleep setup really says about you. Are you a hot mess under the sheets or a neat freak who fluffs before hopping into bed? Do you need total silence or fall asleep to true crime podcasts (Nat!!)? We’re diving into sleep habits, bedtime quirks, and all the weird things we do once we crawl under the covers. And also, should...

We’re recapping our amazing trip to the Bahamas with two of our boys — just the four of us this time. The other five kids stayed home (and shockingly… didn’t even complain about it). We put on the swimsuits, got our hair wet, and made core memories. It was the kind of trip that reminded us what really matters. And here’s your reminder: wear the dang suit. Get in the water. Splash around. Be in the...

We are brining you one of your favourite episodes on this holiday Monday. As our teens get older, we start to realize something big: our voice — the one they used to hang on every word of — isn’t the loudest in their world anymore. Suddenly, we’re just one of many voices competing for space. Their friends matter. Like, really matter. The people they hang out with can shape everything — for better...

In this episode, Nat takes us on a nostalgic trip down memory lane—back to the days of makeout sessions that stopped just short of the main event: dry humping, plus a few of the unfortunate accidents that came with it. From the curse of khakis to doors that really should’ve been locked, nothing is off the table. We’re also officially putting out a call: we need a guy to come on the pod and tell us...

We’re talking about the promposal Taylor got at her dance competition—in public, with signs and everything! While we love the romance of it all, we can’t get over the insane pressure these kids are under to make these moments Instagram-worthy. From giant signs to full-on public performances! Honestly, we’re kind of glad this wasn’t a thing when we were teens. What happened to a simple “Will you go...

We’re talking about "mean girls" and how mean girl behavior has evolved in the digital age. It’s no longer just whispered comments or exclusion at recess—today, manipulation can happen through group chats, DMs, screenshots and social media posts. Girls are being targeted in more subtle, calculated ways—using each other’s words against them, turning private conversations into public humiliation, an...

How many times do dolphins have sex? And do manatees masturbate? This week, we somehow dove into the sex habits of mammals—starting with dolphins and then wandering into even stranger waters with manatees and whether or not they enjoy a little “solo” time. Which oddly led us straight to dinosaurs. Did they actually have sex? Or did they just lay eggs and call it a day? We have zero science degrees...

Nat reveals her latest indulgence that has taken over her mornings - and maybe her waistline - bagels. The conversation spirals from there into why Cat works out and how great it would be to bring back the workout mentality of the 80's. In a surprise twist, Nat shows us exactly what her teenage workout looked like—and it’s not what you would expect. If you are only listening to this podcast, stop...

What’s really happening behind our kids’ screens? As parents, it’s more important than ever to educate ourselves to the max. We can’t assume our kids would “know better” — because when it comes to fast decisions and online pressure, common sense often goes out the window. N*des are being sent and received every single day. And most of us weren’t raised with any kind of rulebook for how to handle t...

We sat down with Dr. Tammy Nelson, Ph. D. — a renowned sex and relationship therapist, TEDx speaker, and author of Open Monogamy and When You're the One Who Cheats. She also happens to be Ashley Madison’s Resident Sex and Relationship Expert... so you know we came prepared with a lot of questions! We chat through some eye-opening stats, hear real stories from Dr. Tammy's experiences, and unpack wh...

This week we’re pulling back the curtain on what really goes down at dance competitions. When the pressure’s on, emotions can run high (like, really high), and suddenly moms become emotional buffers just trying to keep the peace. You're whispering calmly while your kid is spiraling because they haven’t eaten enough and their hair is secured with 37 bobby pins digging into their scalp. One wrong wo...

We’re joined by Shannon Lee Simmons — award-winning Certified Financial Planner, speaker, bestselling author, Chartered Investment Manager, founder of the New School of Finance, and personal finance writer for The Globe and Mail and CBC Radio’s Metro Morning money columnist. Her new book, Making Bank, is written specifically for teens and covers everything from managing money earned through part-t...

This week we’re diving into some of the biggest relationship problems couples are facing in 2025 — and Nat shares that one of them is her personal favourite . From mixed signals to financial stress to the slow burn of disconnection, we’re breaking down what’s really going on behind closed doors. And have you heard of “grey divorce”? It’s a new trend on the rise — tune in to hear what it is, why it...

Can you actually learn to be happy? We all know that happiness isn't something you can buy, but can money help make you happy? So many of us are living pretty great lives but miss it because we’re busy chasing the next thing, comparing ourselves to everyone else, or feeling like we’re not where we “should” be. If your life doesn’t look exactly like the picture you envisioned, maybe it's time to re...

Teen sports are equal parts commitment and carpooling. In this episode, we’re talking about that tricky moment in time when your kid wants to quit sports. Do you let them? Do you push through? Some parents have rules like “one school sport per semester,” but we’re not in the market for forcing our kids to do things they’re miserable doing—because then guess what? It becomes our problem. When to ba...

When we got married, we were young, in love, and willing to compromise a little to make it all work. But now, with a little life experience in the rearview mirror—and peri-menopause messing with our hormones—we have to ask: Would we do it all again, knowing what we know now? In this episode, Nat opens up about one of the biggest compromises in her marriage—something Mark let go of that didn’t seem...

We are back to recap Nat’s big night out with the girls. She went to a dance club ready to relive her glory days and see how many men would hit on her—heels on, hair done, full confidence activated—and left a little… confused. Not one guy tried to pick her up. Not a wink, not even a drink. Was it the wedding ring? The unshakable confidence? We definitely need a do-over, but maybe this time the wed...

There’s helicopter parenting, bulldozer parenting, attachment parenting—and now lighthouse parenting. Honestly, we think we do middle of the road parenting: the do-what-works-best-for-you kind of parenting. It all gets messy when we start judging other people’s choices. We’re doing what works for us, and that doesn’t need to make sense to anyone else. You can love us or hate us, but at the end of...

We need to know what really goes down in a beer league locker room. Are people just casually walking around naked?  Are their unspoken rules? Do you compare? We’d love an invite—strictly for observational purposes, of course. We’ll act normal. Eyes up. Promise. Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to  +1 (917) 540-8715  and we'll text you th...

We started this episode off by discussing the airport theory—the one where you roll up as close to your flight as possible, breeze through security, and avoid wasting precious time browsing overpriced snacks. Basically, it’s how we’ve always done it… and now the internet finally gave it a name. We also shared some pretty funny border crossing stories, including the time Nat got asked if she was in...

We're not here to pat ourselves on the back, but we do like to keep it pretty real with our kids. Like how open we are about who we were back in the day—what we were like at school, how we handled being students and how we literally tapped out of traditional education at a certain point. We can help our kids with homework but at some point we hit our cap. When we were growing up, there was no Chat...

We dive right into the wild ride that is perimenopause—and let’s just say, it’s not a great time to be doing annoying husband things. Perimenopause has a way of turning up the volume on every little habit that used to mildly irritate you, and now you might just lose your mind over everything he does. Nat gets very real with story after story about the little things she used to let slide. No time f...

Is White Lotus good or are we just hooked on chaos? We did a bit of a deep dive into White Lotus—before the season finale dropped. We're watching rich people spiral in luxury resorts, there’s major tension, awkward conversations, and that constant feeling that something bad is about to happen. It’s somehow so messed up… yet nothing is happening at the same time. Every character feels a little off...

Teenagehood today looks very different than it used to. Kids are home more and growing up in a world that’s far more supervised and a lot less rebellious. What happened to the sneaking out, the secrets, and the harmless mistakes that turned into life lessons (and great stories)? We grew up making questionable choices, pushing boundaries, and learning the hard way—and somehow, we turned out just fi...