Dear Liz and Lauren

This week we're giving our unqualified advice on two tough relationship dilemmas that many moms and wives secretly wrestle with. One listener says the spark in her marriage has faded. Her husband seems more interested in work and hanging out with friends than spending time with her, and she's wondering if this is just a season of life or a sign of something bigger. Another listener has been marrie...

This week, we’re sharing two anonymous mom confessions that hit on something so many families quietly carry: guilt, pressure, and pretending we’re okay when we’re not. One stay-at-home mom says she keeps telling everyone she’s ready to go back to work, but deep down, she doesn’t want to leave this season of motherhood behind. Another mom admits that she and her husband have dipped into their child...

This week’s confession: “I finally got pregnant… so why am I so unhappy?” And another mom wondering how she’s supposed to handle twins! In this “Mom Confessions” episode, we’re sharing two anonymous stories from first-time moms navigating pregnancy in very different ways. One mom is pregnant with twins and overwhelmed with fear about how she’s going to handle it all. Another struggled with fertili...

Kids, phones, and social media… when is the right time? In this episode, we’re sharing a real mom confession about screen time struggles and talking with Alexis Rod, APRN, and Meghan Robinson, PT DPT, OMT from The Digital Balance Project about how to delay devices and build healthier digital habits. The Digital Balance Project is a nonprofit helping families navigate one of the hardest parts of mo...

Motherhood can feel overwhelming… and sometimes, it’s more than just being tired. In this Mom Confessions episode, we’re sharing two anonymous submissions that dive into burnout, identity loss, therapy, and complicated relationship dynamics. One mom opens up about feeling completely overwhelmed and like she’s lost herself, wanting to start therapy and wishing her husband would finally work through...

We got a submission that made us stop and think… A family member keeps making comments about a child’s weight—and no one is saying anything. But here’s the question… Is it your place to step in if it’s not your child? In this episode of Dear Liz & Lauren, we’re giving our very unqualified advice on: Handling body shaming comments about kids Where the line is between “not your business” and “this i...

Mean girls, friendship drama, and the helpless feeling of watching your child struggle socially… what should moms actually do? In this Unqualified Advice episode of Dear Liz and Lauren, a mom writes in asking how to handle a painful situation: her daughter is dealing with mean girls and toxic friendships, and she’s not sure when to step in or when to let her daughter handle it herself. We talk abo...

It’s another Unqualified Advice episode — where we answer real questions from moms and give our very unqualified opinions. This week’s dilemmas are all about mom friendships, and let’s be honest… they can be complicated. One listener recently moved to a new city and is struggling to make mom friends beyond the casual acquaintance stage. How do you actually build real friendships as an adult — espe...

It’s time for another Mom Confessions episode — where real moms anonymously share the funny, honest, and sometimes questionable things they’ve done to survive parenting and mom life. In this episode, we react (and try really hard not to judge!) to real motherhood confessions involving diaper disasters, bedtime tricks, and grocery store decisions made in full survival mode. We’re talking: ​Poop-cov...

It’s another Unqualified Advice episode — and this one is scandalous! A listener asks: what do you do when you know your neighbor and friend is having an affair… with another dad from your kids’ school? Do you stay out of it? Say something? Pretend you don’t know? We dive into friendship boundaries, community drama, moral dilemmas, and the impossible situations moms sometimes get pulled into. As a...

Thinking about a mommy makeover but not sure how to talk to your husband — or explain plastic surgery to your kids? And how do you know if your child is truly ready for kindergarten or if you should consider kindergarten redshirting and waiting a year? In this episode of Dear Liz & Lauren, we offer our unqualified advice to answer real mom questions about discussing cosmetic surgery with your spou...

Mom Confessions is back—and this episode proves parenting is mostly about survival. In this episode of Dear Liz & Lauren, moms anonymously confess the lies and shortcuts they’ve used just to get through the day. Confessions include bedtime threats involving the cops, creative limits placed on milk consumption, luxury lies about footwear, and one mom who made a relatable choice for some much-needed...

You keep confessing, and we’ll keep spilling the tea ☕️ Thanks for helping us let other moms know they aren’t alone in this messy world of motherhood! 🙏 Got something you need to get off your chest? Share it **ANONYMOUSLY** through the link in our bio on Instagram @lizandlauren_ or by clicking on the link below to be featured in a future episode! 🙌 🤫 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd...

Youth sports have become more competitive, expensive, and toxic than ever… even though very few kids go on to play D1 or professionally. We break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of modern youth sports—from early specialization and rising costs to overbearing parents, intense coaches, and the pressure kids face just to keep up.

There are some things about motherhood you just don’t get until you’re living it—like how often you hear the word mom, why alone time becomes priceless, and why silence feels suspicious. In this episode, we talk about navigating social media as moms, helping our kids navigate friendships, and the constant feeling of not measuring up. Real mom life, real parenting struggles, and the unexpected (and...

It’s a new year, and we’re choosing intentions over resolutions — because setting yourself up for perfection usually sets you up for failure. In this episode, we talk about why progress over perfection matters, how to set realistic goals that actually fit real life, and how to spot the difference between intentions that are doable and ones that are straight-up delusional. We also share what we’re...

We don’t usually get this serious—but this conversation matters too much not to have. In this episode, we’re talking about postpartum depression: the part of new parenthood that doesn’t get talked about enough. We get into what postpartum depression actually looks like, how it’s different from the “baby blues,” and why so many parents feel blindsided by it. This is a heavier episode than usual, bu...

Ya’ll… the confessions have NOT slowed down, and we’re happily spilling every last, hilarious drop. ☕️ 😆 Got something you need to get off your chest? Share it **ANONYMOUSLY** through the link in our bio on Instagram @lizandlauren_ or by clicking on the link below to be featured in a future episode! 🙌 🤫 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgHtFWCUxWOAl6zTGQe3QKt5n3HzcEaks2hi1vqXjjLopAbg/...

This week we’re turning the spotlight on ourselves 😬 In this Mom Confessions episode, we’re sharing our very own mom fails… the moments we should probably keep quiet but are instead sharing with the entire internet 🤦‍♀️😆 From forgetful mom brain to chaotic multitasking leading to a call to poison control ☠️🙀, nothing is off-limits. Enjoy the laughs, cringe with (or at) us, and remember: if you...

Moms spilled the tea… and were pouring it out ☕️🤣 Anonymous confessions, zero shame 🚫 This is part 1, and we have lots more to come 🙌 Share your confessions ANONYMOUSLY to be featured in an upcoming episode. You can grab the link in our bio @LizandLauren_ on Instagram.

We’re talking all things bedtime 🛏️ … the sweet moments ❤️, the pure chaos 🌪️ , and everything in between. Whether you have a structured routine like Lauren or an anything goes approach like Liz, we’re all just trying to survive one night at a time. 😴😴 Subscribe and get access to our viral Bedtime Chart here! http://subscribepage.io/taZYRh

Parents, brace yourselves. We’re talking about the two truths every kid eventually finds out 😬 How do you know when it’s time? What do you say? And can you survive it without your kid needing therapy (or ruining Christmas)? 🤦‍♀️😆 Listen and share with a friend who STILL hasn’t had the talks! 🐝 🎅 Link to the Santa letter (original by Martha Brockenbrough): https://archive.nytimes.com/parenting...

The Halloween Episode: Lowering the Bar and Loving It! It’s here!!! 🎃 We’re talking all things HALLOWEEN. The chaos, the costumes, and why it’s totally okay to not do it all. Real moms. Real convos. Real freaking tired. 💀