Gretchen

The Struggle is Ok

Society EN ↓ 36 episodes

Get real with two blondie mamas who have found themselves in Florida, trying to navigate it all and failing often 🤣🥴

Author

Gretchen

Category

Society

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Latest episode

Mar 31, 2026

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Episodes

Gratitude, Attitude and Grifters 31.03.2026

Gretchen and Megan spend this episode spiraling through the hellscape of modern parenting. Between  losing goddamn gift cards  and leaning into their "Bad Mom" personas, they manage to survive tweenage drama involving a shattered bracelet and a captive-audience sermon about gratitude delivered to their ungrateful crotch-goblings. The highlight? A Disney trip that predictably devolved int...

Pirates and Predators 11.02.2026

Gretchen and Megan are BACK trading pirate beads for tinfoil hats this week as they dive headfirst into the booze-fueled chaos of Gasparilla and the dark secrets of the Epstein files . No topic is off-limits as they roast the absolute dumpster fire of modern dating, the myth of political accountability, and the struggle of raising kids without losing your mind to media brain rot. It’s a spicy, unf...

Clean Up on Aisle 47 21.10.2025

Strap in — this episode is a wild ride through the chaos of co-parenting, gun politics, and why movie nights might just be the last bastion of sanity. Gretchen and Megan kick things off with a hilarious take on family life — because who  hasn't  threatened to fake their own death just to get a night off? But things get real fast, as they dive into hot-button topics like political “unity” (what...

September is Gone 07.10.2025

In this episode, Gretchen and Megan get real—like, wine-on-a-Wednesday, group-text-with-your-besties kind of real. They open up about the highs, lows, and beautifully messy in-betweens of life: co-parenting snafus, kids with  very big feelings , and the emotional gymnastics required just to get through a Tuesday. With wit and warmth, they unpack the pressures women face—from societal expectations...

Rude Barbie on the Rocks 26.08.2025

Gretchen and Megan are back breaking down Florida traffic rage, parenting on the brink, and pets that act like divas on reality TV. Between 90s throwbacks, chaotic commutes, and baseball games turned therapy sessions, they somehow squeeze in deep-ish thoughts about wine parenting, childhood weirdness, and today’s most questionable celebs. Tagline: Like a group chat with your funniest friends—if yo...

Cats Cats CATS! 18.08.2025

Gretchen and Megan dive into the stuff no one wants to admit: First, we’re tackling the spy mission that is co-parents hiding new relationships—while tossing in some “fake allergies” to the kids just to really up the maturity level of the co-parent dynamic. Next, we get into the cold, hard truth of being discarded via text by someone you were really hopeful about. You know, that gut-punch moment w...

Get off the Roof! 12.08.2025

Gretchen and Megan invite you into the shit aspects of parenting, emotional struggles, and the challenges of co-parenting. School is back in session and no, summer did NOT happen. The discussion also touches on political commentary about the elderly behavior that is happening in our government, parenting styles, and the emotional impact of introducing new partners to children. Keep your adult live...

It's Giving MURDER 14.07.2025

Fourth of July has come and gone, 'Merica did the damn thing. Beach parties and elevator hangouts were the holiday highlights. The girls have decided they are going to solve the Epstein case once and for all because women can do some real sleuthy shit when it comes to detective work. Book and show recommendations coming in hot and fast and NO there was no tequila had before filming. Come hang...

Welcome Back, Folks! 02.07.2025

Gretchen and Megan discuss their recent life changes, including moving into a new home and the challenges that come with it. Dudes, learn to hear a woman when she says "no," and also when she says "yes" to an invite out!! Coming in hot for our country's birthday this week, kinda... Get involved in the comments, join in on the round of "Would You Rather?" It'll...

It's A Scary Day 20.05.2025

Join the ladies as they explore the emotional landscape of parenting, reflecting on personal experiences of loss, the challenges of co-parenting, and the joys of celebrating milestones with children. They discuss the importance of expressing feelings, understanding kids' perspectives, and navigating the complexities of family dynamics, all while sharing candid anecdotes and insights from their...

Who Gave These Two a Mic? 27.04.2025

Tequila and wine strike again. This time, the girls are celebrating Megan's HUGE news and success while Gretchen is still killing dinosaurs in her apartment from cuilding constuction. Filmed before Easter, Gretchen talks about setting off to Arizona to surprise her mom for her 70th birthday and Megan gies very helpful tips on what to pack. A few "down the rabbithole" momnets, but tha...

Tequila Talk 06.04.2025

Did Gretchen already return to Disney without learning the lessons from 3 weeks ago? Let's find out! Megan makes a killer margarita while sharing the truths that "family vacations" are in fact NOT vacations but parenting on a boat. Creatures do exsist in Florida and both moms have zero guilt sending their children into the wild to handle said wild life. Builds character. Lidten women...

The Struggle is Real 13.03.2025

Dive in with two working moms who have found themselves in Florida while are navigating all the things.

New Year, Who Dis? 04.03.2025

SEASON 2!! What? We didn't disappear; we're back for another season! Can you believe it? Gretchen and Megan share recent adventures, from the highs to the facepalm shameless fails. A surprise birthday at Disney had them laughing diving into the comedy of that is navigating friendships and often expectations relationships. Singlehood is a solo-ending talent show searching for connections fe...

The Zwisler Girls 26.11.2024

Ryan debuts her first episode! Gretchen explores various themes including friendship, family dynamics, and imaginative play. They discuss Ryan's experiences in ballet, her friendships at school, and their Thanksgiving traditions. The conversation also touches on Gretchen's career journey in the salon industry and concludes with light-hearted stories of Ryan's imaginative play and antics at home. R...

Let's Become Snowbirds 19.11.2024

Holidays are sneaking up whether we are ready or not. Gretchen sits on her high horse about her daughter's manners just before she reveals that she also allows her five year old to cuss in the house. Clearly her parenting book 101 will be out next year. Megan can barely keep it together talking about "no-no squares" and kindly checks Gretchen to make sure she doesn't smell. Santa, hurry up

It's the Election, Bitch 10.11.2024

Yes it's going to be about how fucking disappointed this is, but PLEASE stick with it through the end. You might be surprised to find out both girls had a long history of voting Republican, with a hilarious secret vote for Clinton in ELEMETARY school. Plenty not pleasant mom moments followed with Gretchen airing some super personal shit while just trying to stay in her own lane!

Can You Handle Me? 02.11.2024

Ready to dive into interracial and interfaith realtionship dynamics and cover some heavy shit? No? Well too bad becuase the girls have some serious experence in both. And finding out toxic family dynamics happen in ALL cultures and sometimes we can benefit from them and sometimes they really make us feel like shit. Also anyone else's kids not going to sleep at night? Cool Cool Cool let's get into...

And the Beat Goes On... 22.10.2024

Survival mode ACTIVATED! The girls are back with all the updates since our last episode. Two hurricanes, funny/not funny coparenting mishaps, kids out of school FOREVER and still trying to find some normalcy through this shitstorm. Guess what folks, life continues during and after natural disasters, and the includes the good AND the bad. Holy hell, is it over yet?

No Thank You Mister 24.09.2024

New decade, new milestone, lots of NEW!! Girls are here to say YES to things including Megan's recent trip to New York City with her kids and Gretchen's birthday celebration in Vegas. They reflect on the importance of experiencing history with children, navigating social situations, and setting boundaries. But Gretchen and Megan also stand strong on empowerment and the ability to say no in...

You and Your Pumpkin Pie are Excused 02.09.2024

Mom guilt? Here for it. The Disney meltdowns, dinner picnics that lead to tears for all involved and definitely NOT going high when the kids go low. But stories of swingers clubs and erotic books keep shit light. Welcome back friends x

Actions Are What's Up 19.08.2024

Back to school craziness! Adding in some fun moments with the creatures that exist in Florida. And Ryan showing Megan and Gretchen how to not settle for just words but expect actions!

Did You Shave Your Legs for This? 04.08.2024

Final stretch of summer is here! Gretchen and Megan are gearing up for school to start while catching each other up on what everyone has missed these last couple weeks. Megan navigates the finality of her divorce as Gretchen learns she has been showering all wrong her entire life. In all fairness, soap is always involved haha. Strap in friends

Let Them 19.07.2024

Leaving toxic relationships and the importance of creating a safe space for women to share their struggles, including everything serious from sitting in the hospital with your child and soon to be ex-husband all the way to first date drink order judgements. Petty, for sure. Relatable and funny, always x

We are Back! 13.07.2024

3 weeks and you thought you could get rid of Gretchen and Megan? Bwahahaha nope! Lots to catch up on including MILF encounters, pottery gone bad and all the storms in between. Thanks for coming back x

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