Talk Shit and Laugh

Remember when feeling behind meant your friends were getting promoted, married, or buying houses before you? Yeah, that's not it anymore. In this episode, we get into how "behind" changes shape in midlife — it's less about measuring yourself against other people and more about that quiet, nagging math you do against the clock. The dreams still on the shelf. The stuff you keep saying you'll get to....

Is it perimenopause, or are you actually dying? On this episode of Talk Sh*t and Laugh, hosts Michele Wang and Sarah Walton dive into the chaotic, hilarious, and sometimes terrifying world of perimenopause symptoms — from dwindling eyesight and brain fog to mood swings and night sweats. If you've ever Googled a symptom at 2am convinced you have a rare disease only to find out it's just your hormon...

Get ready, because today's episode is a full-on interrogation! This week, Sarah is stepping into the hot seat as the ultimate grand inquisitor, demanding all the real, unvarnished tea on Michele's 30-year relationship with her husband. From the early days to three decades of navigating life side-by-side, no stone is left unturned and no question is off-limits. Whether you're curious about the secr...

In this week's episode, we are opening up the space for a deeply personal, honest, and heartfelt conversation. Sarah shares, for the first time, the intimate details of her divorce journey—from the quiet realizations and the challenging road to her decision, to how she navigated the emotional aftermath. Divorce is rarely a sudden choice; it is often a long, complex path of self-reflection. We chos...

Have you ever had a moment so dramatic, hilarious, or perfectly timed that you looked around for a camera crew? On this week's episode of the Talk Shit and Laugh podcast, we are diving deep into Main Character Energy and sharing the wildest, most movie-worthy scenes from our own lives. From cinematic coincidences to chaotic real-life plot twists, we're breaking down the personal stories that absol...

Welcome back to another episode of Talk Sh*t and Laugh! This week, we are diving deep into the archives of our lives to talk about the absolute best advice we've ever been given. From the game-changing wisdom that completely shifted our perspectives to those brutal truth bombs we didn't know we needed to hear, we're sharing the words that actually stuck with us. Grab your favorite drink, settle in...

We are stripping away all filters today and putting it all out there. In this week's episode, we're diving deep into our absolute ultimate celebrity crushes—and let's just say, some of these choices are a little scandalous, totally unapologetic, and 100% up for debate. From Hollywood's finest A-listers (like Keanu Reeves) to those hilarious, unexpected obsessions living completely rent-free in our...

Are you actually an introverted Myers-Briggs type, or were you just accurately read to filth by an internet questionnaire? This week on Talk Sh*t and Laugh, Sarah and I are digging into the ultimate "woo-woo" showdown: MBTI vs. Astrology. We're breaking down our four-letter personality codes, looking at our zodiac alignment, and debating whether these frameworks are scientific fact or total fictio...

Ever wish you could go back and have a heart-to-heart with your 20-year-old self? In today's episode, we're diving deep into the life lessons and advice for women we wish we'd known decades ago. From navigating our idea of "fun" to credit card debt, we're sharing the honest truths about what really matters as we grow older. Whether you're looking for a community of women over 40 and 50 who tell it...

On the surface, Sarah and Michele might seem like complete opposites. Between their contrasting habits and distinct outlooks, it's easy to get caught up in the details of what sets them apart. However, in this episode of Talk Sh*t and Laugh, they explore the deeper truth: that beneath the surface, we all share a remarkably similar core. By shifting the lens away from our differences, Sarah and Mic...

In this episode of Talk Sh*t and Laugh, we are diving into the messy reality of motivation—what it is, where it goes, and how we can actually identify it within ourselves. We're Sarah and Michele, two 50-something women who've been friends for over 25 years, and today we're trying to figure out what truly drives us in this season of life. As always, we believe not everything has to be "a breakthro...

Welcome to Talk Shit and Laugh, a space where best friends of 25 years, Michele and Sarah, ditch the filters and have the honest conversations women in their 50s are actually looking for. Today, we're bonding over the "relatable" things we're supposed to love—like yoga —but secretly can't stand, proving that true connection starts with being real about our struggles. Join our community for a weekl...

What would you actually do if you hit the Powerball jackpot? In this episode of Talk Shit And Laugh, we're daydreaming about winning the lottery and how we'd spend hundreds of millions of dollars. From luxury mansions and private jets to the petty things we'd do just because we could, we're breaking down our ultimate "Big Win" bucket list. We dive into the financial freedom fantasies, the dream tr...

In this episode of Talk Shit and Laugh, we dive into the unique "superpowers" we see in ourselves and—more importantly—each other. We're getting candid about the strengths that come with navigating life in our 50s and how our perspective on our own talents has shifted over the years. Join us for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about friendship, self-discovery, and the traits that make us un...

In this episode of Talk Shit and Laugh, we're getting real about the reality of working for yourself and why working from home isn't always the fairytale it's made out to be on social media. While we love our careers, being your own boss comes with a hidden side—from the isolation and burnout to the constant pressure of self-employment. We're breaking down the downsides to working for yourself to...

Ever feel like you're finally running out of "somedays"? In this episode of Talk Shit & Laugh, Sarah and I are diving into the concept of Mortality Motivation. It sounds heavy, but we're finding that acknowledging our limited time isn't a downer—it's actually the fuel we need to stop overthinking and start living. We're getting real about how being in our 50s and navigating perimenopause has shift...

In this episode we're telling it all about our relationship to money, food and sex. And oh boy ... it's a doozy. Are these three things tied to each other in our minds? What's going on here? Why is this so hard? Is it the debt or the money? The food or the weight gain? What do other women in their 50's go through? This is an episode you definitley want to share with your friends. What's your relat...

In this episode, we talk about what it really means to self-soothe without accidentally self-sabotaging. We explore why quick dopamine fixes like junk food, shopping, or numbing behaviors feel comforting in the moment, but don't always serve us long-term—and share what we're personally learning about healthier ways to regulate our emotions. This is an honest, non-expert conversation about doing ou...

As we get older, our tolerance for a lot of things completely disappears. From behaviors we no longer want to tolerate to things our bodies physically cannot handle anymore, this episode is a brutally honest (and hilarious) conversation about aging, boundaries, and hard NOs. Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://o...

We started talking about social situations we don't enjoy, but quickly realized the real issue is forced fun. From corporate retreats to weddings and holiday parties, we unpack why mandatory enjoyment feels so uncomfortable — and why so many of us secretly dread it. Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https://open.spoti...

In this episode of Talk Sh*t & Laugh, we're breaking down what we're cheap about and what we'll happily spend money on—no hesitation. From everyday things we refuse to overpay for to the categories where we're total spendthrifts, this conversation gets very honest and very funny. Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - http...

In this episode of Talk Sh*t & Laugh, we didn't expect things to get quite so deep. Inspired by a conversation we heard on the Mel Robbins podcast about the Cornell Legacy Project, we talk through the five life lessons people say matter most at the end of life — and share how we honestly feel about them, how we're doing in our 50s, and where we still struggle when it comes to relationships, happin...

Perimenopause is not what we expected — and honestly, it's so much worse. In this episode, we talk candidly about the physical, emotional, and mental toll of perimenopause, the symptoms no one warned us about, and why women are so unprepared for this stage of life. If you're in your 40s or 50s and wondering what is happening to your body, this conversation will feel painfully familiar. Follow us o...

Dating in your 50s is a completely different experience — and Sarah having a new boyfriend proves it. In this episode of Talk Shit & Laugh, we talk about how dating changes in midlife, what we actually want now, and why we have way less patience than we did in our 20s and 30s.   Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299 Spotify - https...

We Weren't Ready for This… But We're Figuring It Out. At some point, the roles start to shift—and suddenly you're the one worrying, checking in, and making decisions for the people who raised you. In this episode, we talk honestly about parenting our parents, navigating aging, guilt, boundaries, and the emotional whiplash that comes with it. It's complicated, heavy at times, and surprisingly commo...