The Progress Girls

This is our first episode recorded in the New Year, and it’s a fun one. We catch up on how our winter breaks went, Madison makes a dramatic case for going on antidepressants, and Whitney casually admits she’d consider being a surrogate… for one million dollars. The heart of the episode is dating—what we learned the hard way, the mistakes we hope our daughters can skip, and the red flags we wish we...

A solo episode where Madison shares her birth story with Bear. It’s her third time doing this—and while she truly hates being pregnant, she  loves  giving birth. She walks through the day leading up to Bear’s very fast arrival, and weaves in her outlook on birth and motherhood along the way.

This episode is not about giving financial advice—we would never do that. Instead, we’re sharing the ideas, frameworks, and mindset shifts around money that we’ve personally found helpful along the way. We talk about two books that really shaped how we think about spending, saving, and our relationship with money: The Psychology of Money and The Art of Spending Money by Morgan Housel—both genuinel...

Aging is inevitable—and it’s not something to fear. In this episode, we talk about what it means to age intentionally (internally and externally), and why taking care of yourself now matters more than ever. Aging is a gift, and we want to treat it that way. We also have a full belly laugh over a TikTok lip reader, and Whitney shares about her old friend Snaggy. Tik Tok Lip Reader Madison's Las...

With the New Year fast approaching, we wanted to talk about something we truly practice and believe in: manifestation. We share what’s worked for us over the years, along with different methods and practices we love. Whitney shares a few tools she uses with her clients, and Madison shares her favorite New Year’s Eve activity. We hope everyone has an amazing start to 2026!

Holiday FOMO is real—and with the final two weeks of the year, we wanted to reflect on what this season brings up for us. In this episode, we talk about how we deal with the pressure to make everything feel “special,” why social media comparison hits extra hard right now, and how to come back to what actually feels good (even if that’s the ease of doing… nothing). Plus, we share a fun ChatGPT prom...

Why is change so hard? We have an honest conversation about change verses comfort, how happiness is a choice and something you have to choose everyday, and how the only way to get to where you want to be is to get a little uncomfortable. Wherever you go there you are. And don’t worry—we definitely get a little lost in laughter along the way.

In our first video episode (!!) we talk about how we knew our husbands were “the one,” navigating toxic friendships, and why it’s so important to pay attention to how you feel around people. Whitney shares her perspective as a therapist, and Madison shares hers as a Pisces—because did you know she’s a Pisces?

Motherhood has shaped every version of who we are now, and in this episode we explore why. We share how our dogs trained us for early parenting, why Whitney draws a hard line on crying online, and what Madison learned from having two unmedicated births. We also get honest about emotional regulation, how we respond to our kids, and the non-negotiable standard we hold for dads—starting with their to...

A candid, funny, and heartfelt conversation about how we got here — the growing pains and family chaos that shaped us and pushed us to want bigger lives. We also get into men doing Pilates, Madison’s psychedelic journey, and the very real world of making mom friends.

This week we cover wellness in all its forms—movement, manifestation, colonics, gay culture, and taking intentional breaks from the doom scroll. Wellness has become a huge pillar for both of us, and this episode explores how finding practices that actually ground you can transform the way you show up in your life. ⁠Five Minute Journal ⁠ ⁠Sakara⁠ Code: MADISONRAE for 25% off Colonics: ⁠Colon Therap...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Progress Girls! In this one, you’ll get to hear how we met, the parallels that connected us, and what makes us who we are. It’s full of laughter, storytelling, and honest conversation — the kind of chat you’d have with your closest friends. Please bear with us on the sound (we’re figuring it out as we go!), and thank you so much for listening. We can’t wait...