Girls Who Gab with Habs and Muffy

Habs and Muffy talk "into thin air" about what the holiday memories they cherish, those they don't, and new ones they've adopted or let go of. What about our listeners? Love to hear what you have kept and other traditions you've let go or new ones you have adopted. It's magical every year!

Holiday food isn’t just about what was on the table — sometimes it’s about what wasn’t. In this episode, we reflect on what food meant to us around the holidays, the traditions we grew up with, and the moments shaped by abundance, simplicity, or absence. We talk about the dishes we keep, the expectations we’re letting go of, and how we’re creating holiday traditions that feel more intentional, inc...

In this episode, we unwrap the real meaning of holiday gift-giving — from the tiny traditions we cherish to the ways our approach to presents has evolved over the years. We dig into what giving really represents, how we choose gifts, and why the magic isn’t in the box but in the thought behind it.

Habs & Muffy kick off the winter holiday season with a series of topics from emotions and expectations, gift giving, food, and nostalgia. Enjoy and please share your own thoughts, experiences, and traditions!

In this episode, Habs and Muffy dive into Thanksgiving — the cozy, chaotic, casserole-filled kickoff to the holiday season. We unpack why we genuinely like Thanksgiving (spoiler: the vibes, the carbs, and the fact that no one expects a gift), why it feels special in its own simple way, and how it somehow became the ultimate sandwich holiday — perfectly tucked between the Halloween sugar hangover a...

Habs and Muffy dive into the Gen X tech sandwich—caught between a generation that’s confused by every new gadget and another that seems born knowing every shortcut. But honestly? We kind of have the best of both worlds. From analog roots to digital instincts, this episode celebrates the hilarious, chaotic, and surprisingly skillful sweet spot of being Gen X.

Habs & Muffy talk about what they love about Diane Keaton, her movies, her style, and her persona - what made her special, what still resonates today, and why we will miss her!

Sleep — the thing we all crave, fight, and never seem to get enough of. In this podcast, we pull back the covers on what sleep really means to us: the quirks, the rituals, the bedtime battles, and the partners who somehow fall asleep in two seconds flat. From snoring symphonies to insomnia confessions, we talk about all the ways sleep (or lack thereof) shapes our moods, our relationships, and our...

Grab your Trapper Keeper and meet us by the lockers. We’re throwing it back to middle and high school—the years of Catholic school uniforms, Benetton sweaters, braces, crushes, and cafeteria politics. From roller skating parties to fashion fails and awkward firsts, we’re laughing (and sometimes cringing) our way through the stories that shaped who we are today. Because let’s be honest—those years...

Habs and Muffy get real (and ridiculous) about boobs — the fascination, the frustration, and the funny moments that come with ‘em. From training bras to gravity checks, it’s all fair game in this candid chat about one of womanhood’s most talked-about topics.

From Habs playing “banker” with spare change on the linoleum floorto Muffy guarding her fortune in a yellow duck bank under the bed, the girls are talking Funny Money. They reminisce about their early paydays and how they to have learned how to take money seriously—just not too seriously. Join them as they laugh about childhood saving habits, spending splurges, and the funny ways money has shaped...

Habs & Muffy cannot believe it's been exactly 1 year since they embarked on the podcast adventure! It's been pretty easy for these girlfriends because gabbing is what they do best....well, not the only thing they do well! They reflect back on the year, the # of episodes they've been able to record (1/week), and the small but might team of 3 (Muffy, Habs, & Jeremy) who have made...

For Muffy, fall is peak season: pumpkins, apple-picking, boots, crisp air, and all things cozy. For Habs, summer is queen and fall just means saying goodbye to sunshine, sandals, and late nights (dark evenings earlier). One of us is ordering apple cider donuts, the other is still clinging to beach towels. Join us as we go toe-to-toe over whether fall is the ultimate vibe shift or just a chilly rem...

In this Summer Reverie episode, Habs and Muffy dive into what summer really means to us—the memories that linger, the ups and downs that make it real, and the little joys that keep us coming back year after year. Because summer is such a short season, we’re pausing to reflect on its fleeting magic: the carefree days, the laughter with friends, the adventures and travels that took us near and far,...

Are you organized or disorganized? — Some of us thrive with color-coded calendars and neatly labeled bins, while others have ‘organized chaos’ hidden behind closet doors. In this podcast, we dive into what it really means to be either (or both): the parts we love, the parts we struggle with, and how much of it the world actually sees versus what’s tucked away out of sight. Whether you’re proudly t...

"Another Season, Another Story" is more than just back-to-school—it’s a feeling we all know. For some of us, it stirs memories of packing lunches, snapping first-day photos, and juggling after-school schedules. For others, it’s the simple rhythm of fall returning: cooler mornings, earlier sunsets, football games, fresh notebooks, and the smell of sharpened pencils that takes us right bac...

Muffy sits down with rising comedian Macy Kwok to talk about navigating imposter syndrome and pushing past the “stay in the background” expectations she grew up with. Macy shares what it’s like to pursue comedy in a culture that doesn’t always embrace vulnerability — and how, in the process, she’s discovered that this is it for her, the thing that makes her feel most alive and authentic.

In The Beautifully Irrational , we step into the whimsical space where fantasy worlds collide with the quirks of our own minds. From imaginary lands to the strange fears we conjure up—like zombies lurking in the shadows—we explore how our irrational thoughts can spark creativity, wonder, and laughter. Sometimes the wildest corners of our imagination are the most revealing.

Habs & Muffy dive into everything we love — and loathe — about beach days and where we most enjoy the beach. From the ‘please don’t shake your towel full of sand’ crew to the seagull-feeders and the ‘personal space, please’ crowd, we keep it real (and hilarious) while unpacking all the unwritten rules of the beach.

Every summer has its movie legends and disasters. Habs and Muffy are here to swap stories, share laughs, and remember why summer at the theater is always a little bit magical.

Bites of Summer is a celebration of the foods that make summer unforgettable—wherever you call home. From New England lobster rolls and blueberry pie to Midwest sweet corn, Southern peach cobbler, Jersey boardwalk fries, and everything in between, we dive into the regional flavors that define our warm-weather memories. Through stories, laughter, and a healthy dose of nostalgia, we explore how summ...

Step out of the daylight and into the deep end of your mind. In Dreamland , we explore the strange, symbolic, and often hilarious world of our subconscious — where control is an illusion and your inner self runs the show. From bizarre dreams and sleep revelations to unexpected truths that surface when you least expect them, this podcast dives into the mystery, meaning, and mischief of the mind whe...

Not all doctors are created equal — some treat the whole person, and others treat... just your cholesterol numbers. In this episode, we vent (lovingly?) about being seen as a walking chart rather than a human with context, emotions, and a weird rash that might actually be stress-related. We unpack the frustrating divide between clinical care and holistic understanding — the kind where one doctor o...

Welcome to anot her episode of Girls Who Gab with Habs and Muffy — In this episode, Habs and Muffy revisit the joy of summer reading—to the dreamy, stolen hours that only summer seems to offer; they explore why reading hits differently this time of year. They reflect on how books have shaped their lives across the decades and talk about the authors they’ve grown up with, the ones who feel like old...

In this episode, Habs and Muffy celebrate turning 54 the only way they know how—with unfiltered opinions, decades of hard-won wisdom, and zero tolerance for anyone’s nonsense. They talk about what it means to stop caring (in the best possible way), the underrated power of experience, and the strange freedom that comes from officially being old enough to not put up with crap. From career pivots to...