Anne Pizzuti and Kate Doerksen

Sage Sisters

Kids EN ↓ 88 episodes

We are Kate and Anne - sisters, besties, moms, and Cofounders of Sage Haven - having a funny, relatable weekly catch-up on parenting and life. Do you have a sister or always wanted one? Come be a Sage Sister as we banter and share the ins and outs of life and parenting in our 40s with kids. Figuring out new hobbies now that the kids are out of baby stages? Fighting with your kids about screen time and devices? Perimenopause and battling aging like a prize fighter? Come join us every Tuesday!

Author

Anne Pizzuti and Kate Doerksen

Category

Kids

Podcast website

www.sageparents.org

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

2026 — Get It Tight. Get It Right. 13.01.2026

We’re kicking off the year with a simple mantra: Get it tight. Get it right. This episode is all about reining it back in, focusing on what matters, and making small tweaks that actually stick. We share highs and lows from the break, then dive into our 2026 reset—food, fitness, mindset, parenting, friendships, home, and work. Less scrolling, more living. Cleaner habits without losing the fun. Acti...

[Re-Release] Mom Confessions: We Said It Out Loud! 06.01.2026

This week we’re re-releasing a little gem from 2025 💛 Our Mom Confessions episode — the things we hide, avoid, or would never say out loud… until now. From funny secrets to guilty pleasures, we’re fessing up so you don’t have to feel alone. Because if you’ve thought it, chances are other moms have too. ✨ Fresh, brand-new content starts next week and we can’t wait. Tech Tip: Toggle off “Ask to Bu...

[Re-Release] Our Fav Episode in 2025: DOTY: “Dad of the Year! 30.12.2025

Rerun of our fav episode in 2025 - In honor of Father’s Day, Kate & Anne are handing over the mics to their husbands! This episode is all about real talk from real dads as we dive into the highs, lows, and hilarious moments of fatherhood. From the biggest challenges to the unexpected joys, we’re asking the dads what it really feels like to raise kids in today’s world. Expect some laughs, some...

Do Less. No Goals Allowed (Until January) 23.12.2025

This is your official Sage Sisters permission slip to do… nothing. No reflecting, no planning, no “best year ever” energy. Just laughter, honest stories, and riding out the weirdest week of the year together. We’re talking holiday survival, abandoned routines, emotional whiplash, and giving ourselves grace before January tells us to level up again. If you’re still in pajamas, living on leftovers,...

The Sage Sisters Best of 2025 Awards 16.12.2025

It’s time for our Best of 2025 episode — the Sage Sisters version. We’re breaking down everything that truly stood out this year, from the shows we couldn’t stop watching ( High Potential , The Terminal List: Lone Wolf ), to the songs that lived rent-free in our heads, to the books, beauty products, and wardrobe pieces that actually earned their spot. We’re also talking big wins (launching our app...

December Mix: Content Crushes, Holiday Chaos & Aging Like Champs 09.12.2025

It’s our December Smorgasbord , and we’re covering everything —because that’s the Sage Sisters way. From figuring out life and parenting in our 40s to fighting screens, hormones, and holiday chaos, we’re bringing the full range of relatable mom-energy this week. We’re talking:  🎬 Our current content obsessions — House of Dynamite , High Potential , Mission Impossible , DWTS , and what we’re watch...

The Sage Sisters Holiday Gift Guide 02.12.2025

It’s that time of year — the great holiday gift scramble — but don’t worry, the Sage Sisters have you covered. This week, we’re sharing our ultimate holiday gift guide for all ages : toddlers, big kids, tweens, teens, husbands, in-laws, teachers, and even the impossible-to-shop-for people (yes, we see you). Moms/Dads (Young Parents): Cuyana Makeup Bag Grace and Stella Eye Patches Nexxus Stick Vase...

Holiday Mode: Activated 25.11.2025

The holidays are officially here (too soon?), and the Sage Sisters are leaning into the chaos — cozy, crab legs, and all. From low-key Friendsgiving ideas to holiday party outfits that are festive and comfortable, Kate and Anne are sharing their battle plan for surviving the season without losing their sanity. Kate’s learning poker, Anne’s missing theme days, and both are deep in holiday prep mode...

November Smorgasbord: Cozy Chaos & Wallpaper Regrets 18.11.2025

This week’s Smorgasbord has a little bit of everything — fall coziness, kid chaos, and wallpaper-induced regret. Kate’s feeling the crisp weather and cozy sleep vibes (even if she’s packing for four trips), while Anne’s riding high on soccer season and fighting through her home decor budget blues. We’re diving into the parenting feels — from managing anxiety (thanks, Amy Poehler) to coaching our o...

The Oldster Questionnaire 11.11.2025

This week, the Sage Sisters are taking the viral Oldster Questionnaire for a spin — answering big (and hilarious) questions about aging, identity, and how we really feel about our 40s. From realizing suburban life is actually kind of amazing to fighting grey hairs like it’s an Olympic sport, Kate and Anne get real about confidence, regrets, and refusing to give up carbs or fun. They’re also recapp...

Goals, Growth & a Little Fall Madness 04.11.2025

It’s our bi-annual (fall) goal check-in — where we get real about how those big personal and business goals are actually going. Spoiler: some wins, some detours, and a healthy dose of chaos. We’re catching up on the highs, lows, and hot topics of the week — from vertigo and speeding tickets to PTO drama and a shared book fair meltdown . Because progress isn’t always pretty, but it’s definitely ent...

The Best of the Best: Our Content Roundup 28.10.2025

This week, Kate and Anne are your content curators ! Between kid drop-offs and laundry piles, who really has time to binge everything? We’ve got you covered with our reviews and reactions to the shows and movies everyone’s talking about — from DWTS to Black Rabbit to Terminal List Season 2 to must-read books! Think of it as your shortcut to the best of the best, so you can spend your screen time a...

October Smorgasbord: Rollercoasters, Velvet Comforters & Social Media Chaos 21.10.2025

This week’s episode is a true October Smorgasbord; equal parts mom life, tech talk, and random obsessions. Anne’s highs include kids conquering rollercoasters (and surviving a few ride mishaps herself), plus her latest Amazon obsession: a velvet comforter set that’s giving cozy fall vibes. Kate’s catching up after a Vegas trip, a family visit, and the mystery that is “tainted love.” We’re chatting...

Marriage, Kids & The Balancing Act 14.10.2025

This week, we’re getting real about marriage, kids, and everything in between . How do you keep the spark alive when you’re also trying to raise tiny humans? How do you balance being parents and partners? And what does it look like to prioritize your relationship when your spouse is the one who will be with you long after the kids grow up and move out? We’re sharing our own stories, the wins (and...

The Things We Never Say Out Loud 07.10.2025

This week we’re going off-script and answering the kinds of questions we usually keep to ourselves. We’re sharing: a worry we’re ready to let go of , something we’re currently learning about ourselves , our small wins of the week , the questions we wish someone would ask us , the thoughts we’re afraid to say out loud , and where we’d go if we could just disappear for a day . It’s raw, funny, and a...

Mom Confessions: We Said It Out Loud! 30.09.2025

This week we’re spilling our Mom Confessions — the little things we hide, avoid, or would never say out loud… until now. From funny secrets to guilty pleasures, we’re fessing up so you don’t have to feel alone. Because if you’ve thought it, chances are other moms have too. Tech Tip: Toggle off “Ask to Buy” on your kid’s devices Obsessions: Kate: Essie Expressie “Not so low key” Anne: Lange GlamWav...

The Big Catch Up: AI Flattery, Emmy Feels & Fall Fashion Fevers 23.09.2025

On today's episode, Kate and Anne talk about all things, from Nate Bargatze to the New Bachelorette and Emmy wins for Adolescents , we’re catching up on all the content we love (even if it’s from last season). We get into Taylor Frankie Paul, the VMAs making us feel ancient, and how even Dylan can’t drag us into DWTS . Plus:  - Why AI is 47% more sycophantic than humans (and why we kinda like it)...

This Month’s Mom Group Chat 16.09.2025

This week, we’re covering everything... the random, the ridiculous, and the relatable. From why people ages 18 to 64 are having less sex 😳, to the CEO who snatched a tennis pro’s hat from a kid (yep, that happened), to why WNBA games are suddenly the hottest ticket . Plus, we talk mom villages , women lifting up women , why it’s okay to ask for help , and preparing for the annual husband-football...

It's Here: Launch of Sage Haven App 09.09.2025

After two years of building, Sage Haven is officially live! It’s the smarter, safer messaging app for kids—where AI is used for good. Harmful messages and inappropriate content is blocked before it’s ever sent, parents approve every connection, and you can even message across platforms like iMessage. Join Kate and Anne as they celebrate the launch, share the deeply personal story behind the app, a...

Content Crush: Feel-Good Favorites & Guilty Re-Watches 02.09.2025

This week, Kate & Anne are spilling their obsession list: Traitors , Grace & Frankie , Mission Impossible marathons, documentaries, and yes— “Daisy” by Justin Bieber on repeat. Get set for a joyful mash-up of binge-worthy TV, movie comforts, podcast picks, and playlists that lift your spirit. It’s light, it’s fun, and it’s exactly what you need in your earholes this week. Tech tip of the W...

This Month’s Hot Take Smorgasbord 26.08.2025

Get ready for a wild buffet of hot takes and heartfelt moments! In this episode, Kate & Anne dish on: The shocking exodus of women from the workforce this year—over 212,000 women have left since January , wiping out pandemic-era gains. Venus Williams’s triumphant, feel-good return to tennis. What a recent youth-sports survey is really telling—and what school and life lessons we might be missin...

Would You Rather: Mom Edition 19.08.2025

This week, Kate & Anne are putting each other in the hot seat for the ultimate Would You Rather: Mom Edition . From dreamy parenting perks (never packing a school lunch again) to hilariously impossible scenarios (get an extra hour of sleep every day or an extra $50 magically appear in your wallet every week?), nothing is off-limits. We’re mixing in marriage moments, everyday life dilemmas, and...

One and Done: Our Forever Picks 12.08.2025

What if you only got one for the rest of your life? One outfit style. One TV show. One parenting hill to die on. This week, Kate & Anne play the ultimate favorite game, with a twist. It’s not just what they love… it’s what they’d choose forever. From ride-or-die meals and beverages to the one beauty product they’d take to the grave, the sisters get strategic, nostalgic, and of course, a little...

Mom Burnout Is Real…Let’s Talk Recovery Plans 05.08.2025

This week, Kate & Anne get real about mom burnout, the kind that goes way beyond just feeling tired. From endless to-dos to emotional overload, they share their own recent struggles and how they’re working to reset, recharge, and say “no” without guilt. It’s not about bubble baths, it’s about boundaries, rest, and asking for help. If you’ve ever hidden in the pantry just to breathe, this one’s...

No Days Off: Parenting on Vacation 29.07.2025

Ever come back from a family trip feeling like you need a vacation from your vacation? This week, Kate & Anne get into the messy side of traveling with kids, like how to handle discipline in front of other families, what to do when your kids aren’t exactly oozing gratitude, and the great tech debate: Do we cave on screen time during travel? If you’ve ever whispered “please stop” through gritte...

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