Sidetracked

Dairy Queen, Vacations, and Podcasting in Lingerie  In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Heather’s trip to Colorado with four teen boys and a check engine light. Cynthia shares Mike’s philosophy on Dairy Queen blizzards (this time, we might get cancelled). We also get a marathon training update: the plan has been selected, workout clothes are on, and tickets have been purchased,...

Short Order Cooks and Funeral Objections  In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Heather’s summer update of being a short-order cook for the revolving door of teen boys in her house; she cooked eight meals in one day! Cynthia updates us on her summer where her littlest may need some help with social graces. Cynthia also shares her plan for a half marathon in Vegas and has all the...

Don’t Say Spatchcock and Other Summer Situations  In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by a recap of Cynthia’s once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy, where Mike has to drink a whole table of wine, and JB finds McDonald's. Heather opens up about the highs and lows of summer with four teenage boys, plus we dive into all our grocery order mishaps. Stick around until the end for an exciting...

Burn the Bras and Mourning Stolen Queso In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by reviews of local businesses, Heather rewrites a review while sitting in a gelato shop and Cynthia finds out her local boutique (mentioned a few weeks ago) has a lot of bad reviews. Heather gets into trouble with Meta, and JB gets stuck in a fence at a friend's house while trying to chase down a coyote....

This Feels Like an Intervention: Sidetracked by Brain Health with Dr. Spencer Miller In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Dr. Miller a neurologist here to talk about brain health, ADHD, and executive functioning. He tells his own fascinating story and path from architecture to neurology. Through getting his degree he discovered brain trauma that he had no recollection of and had...

A ChatGPT’ed graduation speech and Amish Shorts In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Cynthia’s upcoming trip to Italy (must be nice!). Another outfit change, they are becoming a regular segment, where Heather shows off her shorts that are large and in charge. And Cynthia recaps graduation weekend when she could not be in all the places at once and the tears were flowing.  Become...

Saditude, Turks Trip, and a Ginormous Carbon Footprint  In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by the many truck issues in the Yanof house (one stuck in the mud and one stolen!). Heather recaps her Turks and Caicos trip and shares her observations from traveling with 60 and 70-year-olds who are active and still love their spouses. The end of the school year comes with all the graduat...

Surprise Guest, Orange Thursday, and Chicken-Fried Women  In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by another excellent surprise guest here to talk about her garage sale bras,  the women who have impacted her, and she and Cynthia become best friends by the end of the episode. No topic is off limits today including spray tans (if you can’t tone it, tan it), sugaring, getting friendly wi...

Trashy or Classy? Mouthwash Hand Soap, and I 💗Jelly Roll  In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by how to keep houseplants alive- how many ice cubes do you give an orchid? Cynthia has a new top 5 list called, “things that made me want to not act Christian this week”. They end the episode with an outfit change and dress reveal in a new segment called “classy or trashy”.  Connect wit...

Heather’s Birthday, Weak Ankles, and Adult Rash Guards In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by why candy Tums signal society’s collapse, the “sick intro” to Sidetracked that got the boys in Heather’s house excited, and reviewing the family Amazon account (why do we possibly need a 48-piece fake mustache kit?).  Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@th...

Getting Hit on in Macy’s, Adult ADHD, and Candace Payne’s Surprise Appearance In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by the amazing Candace Payne who shares her journey of being diagnosed with adult ADHD (is this an intervention for Cynthia?), Heather shares her romantic anniversary plans featuring a Sam’s Club key lime pie, and they dive into driverless Ubers and letting ChatGPT pla...

My teen’s wearing Lulu and I’m in Wal-mart In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by shipping plumbing parts to Tennessee and dog shock collars to Austin, they both recap their weekend trips and Cynthia gets serious about what home really means, and we contemplate moving the podcast to the medical genre once again with more updates. Don’t miss the news about the exciting events we ar...

In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by who would last longer in prison (this includes an update on Cynthia’s IRS situation), how much boys change from freshman to senior year and all of the challenges that come with it, and Mike has a trip to the Doctor that does not go as planned.  Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: s...

Getting Lit with Tuna Salad, Adult Diapers and Jello Molds In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by multiple recipes- Mike’s tuna salad (recipe provided by Matthew McConaughey) and a scripture cake. Cynthia brings her adult kids to a 9 year old birthday party and it turns into dead man walking. The unfavorite things party provides bath bombs that could give a UTI.  Connect with Us: ...

In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by a recap of Christmas including their favorite presents (Heather’s fave shocked Cynthia), Heather recaps her cruise and her concern over lacking etiquette in society today, and Cynthia shares how a candy malfunction rocked their Broken Bow cabin.  Connect with us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube:...

Missing Gravy, Don’t Call Me Nana, and Here’s Your Christmas Present  In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by college student parenting hacks, tracking down the most sought after gifts by meeting strangers in a park, and exchange their own gifts which end up also being a gift for the Sidetracked audience.  Featured Sponsors:  Dwell Bible App: If you’re ready to infuse your day with...

Gift Ideas, Yeast Rolls and a Good Ole’ Fashioned Wardrobe Malfunction  In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Heather’s wardrobe malfunction at a Chick-fil-a, Cynthia’s yeast rolls that are going viral, and black friday shopping guides.  Connect with us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me...

Living on Diet Coke and a Prayer  In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by yet another doctor’s visit for Cynthia (this podcast is becoming her personal medical journal), and chat with a first time caller who has some amazing Christmas planning ideas, and Heather explains what “nyming” is.  Connect with us:  Sidetracked Supercast Instagram @thesidetrackedshow Sidetracked YouTube cha...

Sidetracked LIVE (what could possibly go wrong, amiright?) In this episode, Cynthia and Heather have their first ever LIVE Sidetracked show! They get sidetracked with a live audience by $16 Cotton candy bacon on a stick, Heather’s blankie that travels with her (including on her honeymoon), and Cynthia’s one-time visit to a Christmas tree farm while her kids were throwing up.  Links Mentioned:   He...

In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Christmas card rules, jury duty that includes murder and the Dallas Cowboys, and Cynthia’s trip to Canada where she had sweaty palms on a gondola. Links Mentioned:   BH Fraser Fir® Artificial Christmas Trees | Balsam Hill Stranger Things Seasons 1-3 DVD Dancing with the Stars (TV Series 2005– ) - IMDb Inventing Anna (TV Mini Series 2022) - IM...

In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Supertrackers, how 100,000 people all in orange made Heather tear up, and a new segment called “If it’s on the internet it must be true”.  Links Mentioned:   BECOME A SUPERTRACKER: Sidetracked (supercast.com) The Devil Wears Prada Sidetracked Youtube channel Favorite Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe - Pinch of Yum Graciously Gourm...

In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked with Emily P. Freeman by endings and closure in life, a Hoda interview, and chips and salsa. How to know when it’s time to stay and time to leave (today.com) House Rules:  by Myquillyn Smith Siete Tortilla Chips | Grain free | Gluten Free Chips Grace for the Good Girl:  by Emily P. Freeman A Million Little Ways:  by Emily P. Freeman Decorative C...

“Good Samaritan or Scammed?” OR “Was Cynthia Almost Trafficked?” In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Bucees mishaps and near misses, exploding mousse cans, and chicken chips.  Redken Big Guts  WILDE Protein Chips Variety Pack The Bear (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb How I Met Your Mother The Complete Series  Premium Velvet Hangers 50 Pack Straight Sided Fridge Organizer Bins The Home...

Are you tired physically, spiritually, or emotionally as a mom trying to do it all? Does the thought of resting make you stressed because you can’t see how? Do you know what kind of rest fills your soul?  Today Jess Connolly joins us to talk about her new book and all the research behind the how, where, and why of rest. Jess’s life is full with being an author, Bible teacher, podcaster, and coach...

Out of the gate today we are into all the TMI topics like how to wear your gown at the Doctor’s office, mammograms, and what stage of menopause we are in. (Did you know there are five?) Cynthia’s family keeps it real as usual by washing their healthy vitamins full of fruits and veggies down with Diet Dr. Pepper.  Next up we discuss the Olympics, from what our favorite sports are to handball and br...