Sage Sisters

It is a smorgasbord week and we are covering everything. Kate is back from a girls weekend, we are deep in our Amazon Prime era, and we have thoughts on books, reality TV, spy movies and green goddess recipes. But the conversation we did not plan on having is about sycophantic AI and why we are both committing to keeping real humans in our corner for anything personal. Plus the most feel good Worl...

We are halfway through the year and it is time to check in. This week Kate and Anne are getting real about their mid-year goals — fitness, health, parenting, relationships, and everything in between. Anne is in high motivation mode and Kate is learning to trust herself more. We are talking time blocking, clean eating, individual goals for each kid, date nights, and why working out might be the bes...

We are back from Chicago and we have thoughts. This week we are diving into our Summer Get Hot List — because hot is a state of mind and we are fully committed. From skinny shots and oral minoxidil to spray tans and a good bathing suit, we are covering everything that is making us feel like ourselves this summer. Plus our tech tip for the week is one every parent needs to hear, Kate is obsessing o...

Puberty is awkward. Parenting through it doesn't have to be. This week, we sit down with Vanessa Kroll Bennett, bestselling author, podcaster, and co-founder of Less Awkward, to talk about what is actually happening in your kid's body and brain during the middle school years. Vanessa co-founded Less Awkward and co-authored This Is So Awkward to give parents the tools, language, and confidence to g...

Summer is here and routines are officially hanging on by a thread. Kate and Anne are getting into all of it this week — how to manage the schedule shift when summer throws everything off, what to do when you have a kid who does not handle change well, surviving swim season, the bedtime debate when summer hits, and why everyone in the house is just too tired right now. Plus a tech tip that stopped...

It is officially summer and we are doing a full June smorgasbord. Kate and Anne are catching up on everything — what they are watching, what they are reading, and how they are moving. Off Campus is a must watch and we are not sorry about it. Interior design is having a moment and the price tags are giving us feelings. We have the best summer reading list for you and workouts you can actually do wi...

Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson have spent decades helping parents have the conversations most of us were never taught to have. Their Birds & Bees online course walks families through how to talk to kids about sex — starting in early elementary, long before the dreaded “talk.” This episode is about giving Sage Sisters listeners the tools, the language, and the confidence to be the trusted...

Summer is coming and if you are a working parent staring down ten weeks with no structure — this episode is for you. Kate and Anne are getting into all of it. Camps versus no camps, the pressure to plan the perfect summer versus the guilt of doing too little, and what happens when Sunday scaries show up in June. They are talking about how to time block your summer before it gets away from you, why...

Maycember is real and we are living it. Highs, lows, a Kentucky Derby win for the history books, Netflix drama, botox regrets, smoothie wins, and all the end of school chaos. A full smorgasbord with Kate and Anne. Everything’s not awful: first female trainer of the Kentucky Derby - Cherie DeVaux, come from behind win for Golden Tempo with jockey Jose Ortiz.  Tech Tip of the Week (Visit @sagesister...

We are talking about something we get asked about a lot — anxiety management and the tools that are actually working in real life. Not the generic advice. The real stuff. This week we dig into what Simple, Gentle, Easy looks like as a daily practice — how to recognize when you are in a hard season and intentionally calibrate toward content, conversations, and moments that bring your nervous system...

Chef, restauranteur, mom, and fridge-foraging queen — Amanda Frederickson is here and we are talking all things feeding your family. With over 105K followers on Instagram, Amanda has built a community around real food for real life. We get into how she feeds her own crew, what she has finally given up on with picky eaters, her go-to family dinner recipes, the best healthy-ish snacks for kids, and...

Mean comments. Leaving someone out. A group chat that spirals. Every parent dreads the moment their child comes home and says, "nobody played with me today." But knowing how to respond — without overreacting, underreacting, or accidentally making things worse — is genuinely hard. In this episode, we break down the real difference between bullying and kids just being mean (and why that distinction...

Kate's highs, Anne's lows, Maura's roses, and one very suspicious Frye Fest in a Barbie Dream Tent. This week we're covering everything from Survivor blindsides to Summer House drama, debating whether eating lemon water slowly makes you European, and asking the hard questions about one-sided monogamy. Buckle up — it's a lot, but at least everything's not awful. Everything is not Awful: Door dash e...

This week we are getting real about finding ease and joy in the stage of life that is honestly a lot. Parenting, work, friendships, marriage, and everything in between — we are sharing what is actually working, what we are letting go of, and how we are learning to hold it all a little looser. No perfect answers, just honest conversation from two sisters who are figuring it out in real time. Come s...

We brought in Dr. Lori Sanford, board certified dermatologist, because aging gracefully sounds great but we also have questions. Lots of them. What actually works, what is overhyped, how do you start with injectables without looking like a completely different person, and what does a real skincare routine look like for a busy mom in her 40s. Dr. Sanford gives us the real talk on what to do at home...

Forty something years of sisterhood and this episode is what it was all leading to. We finish each other's sentences and the accuracy is both impressive and slightly alarming. Cheese. Tsunamis. Overbooking. Interior design control issues. Comfy shoes. And one superpower that actually made us emotional for a second before we got back to roasting each other. This is the most fun we have had recordin...

We had the kind of week that started with Pebble Beach and ended with allergies and regret and we are not mad about it. Spring break chaos, parents in town, kid sports, and the hangover that shall not be named. Plus Oscars fashion opinions nobody asked for but we are giving anyway, where tween culture actually went, a parenting tech fail that will make you feel better about yours, and the most bea...

AI is moving faster than any of us expected and it is coming for the workforce our kids are walking into. We asked the big question — what careers actually make sense now — and broke it down by age from college kid to elementary schooler because the answer is genuinely different for each of them. Plus how to start teaching your kids AI skills today without losing your mind. This one is important....

The highs were high and the lows were low this month friends. We are breaking down our favorite Olympics moments, why the social media trial had us screaming, what AI is doing to all of us, and why your kid does not need Snapchat yet. Plus obsessions that are actually worth your money. Tech Tip: Delay Social Media - 5 Steps Obsessions: Anne’s: Hourglass Foundation Ambient Soft Glow Kate’s: Pooky L...

This week we're talking about health and aging—and how we're finally taking control of our own wellness in our 40s. From D2C concierge health services like Ways to Well (bloodwork panels, AI-powered insights, hormone testing) to advocating for yourself beyond basic cholesterol checks, we're diving into what it actually takes to feel good as we age. We're also talking maintenance: stretching, foot...

This week it’s a full February smorgasbord. We’re checking in on “Get It Tight, Get It Right,” unpacking the deeply unsettling AI social media platform Moltbook (Reddit for bots?!), and spiraling about robotic beauty coming for our lashes. Plus: Traitors obsession (Rob hive stand up), Survivor 50 hype, Summer House returns, Victoria Beckham family drama, content round-ups, new recipes, and whether...

This week we're addressing an issue already happening in our kids' lives: AI companions. Seventy-two percent of teens have used them, and one in three find talking to AI just as satisfying as talking to real friends. Should we be freaking out? We're diving into the world of AI companions, from Snapchat avatars to ChatGPT therapy sessions, and why Common Sense Media says no one under 18 should be u...

What's it really like to be nine in 2025? We sat down with Ace and Grace to find out. Spoiler: they're way cooler than we were at their age. From the apps and content they're obsessed with to the stuff that actually stresses them out, we're getting the unfiltered truth straight from the source. Think of it as market research... but make it adorable. Tune in to hear what nine-year-olds are really t...

This week we’re talking all things overcoming obstacles — the moments no one sees, the setbacks that shape you, and the “proof” you collect when you keep going anyway. From inspiring underdog stories to our own real-life comebacks, this one’s a reminder to bet on yourself.  Tech Tip:  move your phone slightly further away and get a clock if needed.  Hatch or Loftie alarms. Obsessions: Kate:    The...

Routine is back (thank God), but so is the soreness. We recap Golden Globes chaos, our current obsessions, and the health headlines we’re side-eyeing—plus a Tech Tip reminder that screenshots live forever. Sources: Study on food preservatives and the harm 60 Minutes Interview with Dr. Peter Attia Tech Tip: Reminder that what goes on the internet lives forever.  Obsessions: Kate: Pillow and Kindle...