Mature(ish) Mommas - Life: Unfiltered

Back in our day, it was called standing up for yourself . Now it’s called self-advocacy —and honestly, we’re glad people are talking about it. In this episode, we start by discussing the importance of teaching our kids to speak up for themselves, ask questions, and communicate their needs —even when it’s uncomfortable or involves adults. But the conversation quickly shifts into something much bigg...

Somewhere along the way, getting older got a bad reputation. This week, we’re making the case for the exact opposite. In this episode, we talk about why aging is one of life’s greatest privileges and why we’re genuinely enjoying this season more than any other. From changing bodies and gray hairs to growing confidence and self-acceptance, we share what it looks like to embrace the transition inste...

What happens when two moms leave their husbands on the couch, pour a couple of mommy drinks, and decide the best way to spend a Friday night is by quizzing each other on the origins of random phrases ? Pure chaos. 😂 In this episode, Cal and Megs attempt to uncover where some of our favorite sayings came from—and quickly discover that we’re far more confident than we are correct. From “rule of thu...

Some episodes make you laugh. This one might make you cry right along with us. In this deeply personal conversation, Cal opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of waiting for answers during her mom's cancer diagnosis. After navigating her son’s cancer journey and facing her own health challenges, finding herself back in the role of caregiver and advocate brings a complicated mix of fear, exhau...

Ever feel like life is just… poking at you from every direction? In this episode, we use a cactus analogy you won’t forget. We’re talking about the “pricks” in your life—the people, patterns, decisions, and situations that irritate you, drain you, and quietly hold you back. The hard truth? A lot of them are still there because we’re choosing not to remove them. We get real about what it actually t...

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Mature(ish) Mommas: Life Unfiltered , Caley and Megs dive deep into the emotional rollercoaster of watching our kids grow up . The conversation begins with Caley sharing what it feels like to watch her oldest daughter graduate college, while Megs opens up about the exciting emotions of sending her only child to preschool next year. Together, they unpack t...

This week, we’re talking body image—the messy, honest, funny, and sometimes ridiculous journey from trying to fit in to finally feeling free. We look back at our 20s and all the things we did from a place of insecurity, comparison, and self-criticism. The dieting. The obsessing. The constant pressure to look a certain way. And while we can laugh about some of it now, the truth is, so many women sp...

What are you feeding your mind… every single day? In this episode, we dive into a surprising moment while building our I AM: JOURNEY program—when we asked our ambassadors to share their favorite personal growth content… and got almost nothing back. No judgment, just a realization: most people aren’t intentionally putting growth, mindset, or positivity into their daily lives. We open up about our o...

What do you want to be when you grow up? Turns out… it’s a lifelong question. In this episode, we share the many jobs we’ve had over the years — from minimum-wage beginnings to careers we never planned, pivots we didn’t see coming, and passions that evolved with every season of life. Cal walks through her “short” list of 12 different job jobs and how stepping into entrepreneurship in 2003 changed...

In this episode, Cal and Megs dive headfirst into a raw, perspective-shifting truth: both Cal and her son, Whitten John 💪🏼, have personally faced cancer—and both had the moment of ringing the bell. They share what that experience was really like, why the bell matters, and what it does to your soul when you’re forced to confront your own mortality far earlier than expected. When you come that clo...

In this episode, we sit down with our guest Dawn to talk about something most people don’t even realize could be impacting their health: mold toxicity . Dawn is a former health and fitness coach who did everything right . She ate well. She moved her body. She took care of herself. And yet—things slowly started falling apart. Aches and pains in her ankles. Disrupted sleep . Weight creeping up . Con...

Some conversations are tender, honest, and necessary—and this one is all three. In this episode, Megs opens up about a relationship that recently came to an emotional and painful end. It was complicated, rocky, and full of moments that tested her—but when things finally blew up, s omething surprising happened. Instead of reacting with anger, retaliation, or chaos like she might have in the past, M...

We start this episode with a simple moment: Cal's seven-year-old going roller skating —and how wildly different it looks than it did 30 years ago. Today, nearly every kid is gripping a PVC guard rail meant to protect them … but is it actually slowing down their ability to learn? From there, we dive into a bigger conversation inspired by The Anxious Generation : how overprotection, over-nurturing,...

This week the mommas welcome a special guest - yoga instructor Lydia , who has been holding space on the mat for over seven years. Lydia shares her journey into yoga, which began during a season of feeling completely lost, yet deeply moved by the beauty and confidence she witnessed in her very first class. That spark led her to years of practice, earning her certification while raising two young k...

What if “spring cleaning” had nothing to do with the season—and everything to do with your peace? In this episode, the mamas dive headfirst into cleaning, clearing, and purging the stuff that’s quietly weighing you down… not just physically, but emotionally too. Megs kicks things off in her bathroom, confronting years of impulsive (and well-loved) aesthetician purchases, while Cal shares her metho...

Motherhood exhaustion hits different—and sometimes it sneaks up on you in ways you don’t expect. In this episode, the mommas dive into the kind of tired that goes beyond “ I need more coffee. ” Cal opens up about being a lifelong high-energy person who’s struggled with feeling unusually exhausted over the last few months following her diagnosis, and how hard it’s been to even consider that medicat...

In this episode, we dive into the often-misunderstood and surprisingly common condition called misophonia —a word many people have never heard, yet up to 20% of the population experiences to some degree. The conversation is led by my Cal’s daughter, Kinzey, who developed misophonia during COVID . What began as irritation with the sounds of eating—something that felt almost normal at first—slowly i...

In this episode, Cal has a quiet but powerful realization : she no longer feels the need to obsessively clean her floors—and that realization opened a much bigger conversation. Before her double mastectomy, spotless floors and clean countertops felt non-negotiable. But why ? Was it comfort? Control? Mental clarity? Or was it ego—wanting to be seen a certain way by others? From there, we zoom out i...

Is it a vacation … or is it just parenting in a different zip code? 😅 In this laid-back but wildly helpful episode, the Mommas break down how to travel with kids in a way that actually feels enjoyable —not exhausting. We kick things off by addressing the age-old truth: trips with kids are often called “trips,” while trips without kids are called “vacations.” But what if it could feel like a vacat...

What starts as Super Bowl stories quickly turns into a deeper conversation about motherhood, teamwork, and why growth doesn’t happen in isolation . In this episode, we talk about how athletics—and honestly, any structured community—can shape our kids far beyond wins and losses. Caley shares insights from her senior thesis on the mental benefits of athletics, from grit and time management to learni...

Valentine’s Day felt like the perfect excuse to talk about love languages—and trust us, this episode delivered. We kicked things off with a classic Megs moment (she confidently claimed her love language was French 😏), which led us into a love language quiz that surprised even her. From there, we broke down all five love languages —what they mean, how people naturally express love through them, an...

Some of the hardest things about motherhood are the ones no one can see. In this episode, we talk about parenting children with i nvisible diseases —specifically Caley’s son, Whitten John 💪🏼, who lives with AVP deficiency (Diabetes Insipidus). He looks completely “normal,” acts like every other kid, and yet requires very real, very specific care to stay safe. We unpack what it’s like to trust ot...

Season two starts with a celebration —and yes, we’re taking a moment to say we did that . In this kickoff episode, we’re looking back on everything Season One brought us: the laughs , the growth , the moments that surprised us, and the community that showed up in ways we never expected. We’re sharing some wild (and honestly humbling) Spotify stats—including being shared more than 96% of shows and...

This one gets real, Mommas. After multiple conversations with groups of pediatric cancer moms, Caley shares powerful reflections on gratitude, perspective, and the way our words shape not only us, but our children. In this episode, she and Megan dive into how kids absorb everything — from our tone to our mindset — and how we can equip them with tools for resilience instead of reactions rooted in f...

Sometimes you just need to ditch the deep convos and laugh until your abs hurt. Before Caley’s double mastectomy, the Mommas swapped their morning coffee for cocktails a nd recorded their first-ever nighttime podcast They take on the hard-hitting questions: thong or boxer briefs ? Are vibrators acceptable Christmas gifts? And why are we talking about eating dirt? Between the giggles and the questi...