Vertically Unstable

Christy lives for football; Kelly (the Canadian) still can’t figure out the obsession. We tackle the quirks of U.S. vs. Canadian fandom, the NFL money machine vs. the CFL piggy bank, and throw in some trivia for good measure. Along the way, we detour into cursed car rentals in Santa Fe, near-death mountain hikes, and the awkward-but-real conversations about s*x education with kids. It’s sports, mo...

From sideline snacks to sex talks with the kids, Kelly and Christy are keeping it very real about the rollercoaster of womanhood, parenting, and mental health. ⚽🍷 Between juggling sports mom life, work chaos, and that ever-elusive “me time,” they share the stories, slip-ups, and survival tactics that keep them (mostly) sane. With equal parts humor and honesty, this convo dives into modern parent...

Ever had that who even am I without my job title meltdown? Yeah, us too. In this episode, Christy and Kelly rip open the messy middle of identity, self-worth, and what happens when your LinkedIn headline isn’t the whole story. We get into the big stuff—career pivots, why kindness matters more than corner offices, and how creative outlets (or side hustles) might just save your sanity. We even celeb...

We're back, bitches! And by "back," we mean Kelly's still on her permanent vacation while Christy's drowning in back-to-school chaos with two kids who think the doctor's office is their personal comedy stage. This episode has it all: Christy accidentally booking a beach vacation during the first week of school (oops), Kelly's daughter moving out (cue the tears and imm...

💸 Boomers told us to work hard, buy a house, and never talk about money. Gen X heard that… and now we’re broke, exhausted, and making 480 grocery trips a year. In this episode, Kelly and Christy roast outdated financial advice, spill the real tea on Gen X’s “peak spending power” (spoiler: we’re still broke), and confess the ridiculous ways we’ve sabotaged our own savings. From retirement anxiety...

Wrinkles? Please. We’ve earned every damn one of them — and we’re finally calling bullshit on beauty standards that pretend we didn’t. In this no-holds-barred episode, Kelly and Christy are back from a hiatus and tackling the gloriously messy, ever-changing beast that is beauty after 45 . From Botox to body image, social media pressure to perimenopausal chin hair (yep, we said it), nothing’s off-l...

Kelly and Christy are back from summer break—sunburned, exhausted, and only mildly traumatized. In this no-filter catch-up episode, they dish on family vacations that were more “logistics Olympics” than relaxation, girls trips that saved their sanity, and the unspoken war zone that is youth sports. From wedding weekend meltdowns to volleyball sideline politics, it’s a full rundown of everything su...

In this episode, Christy and Kelly rip the lid off the mental load - that invisible, never-ending checklist living rent-free in most moms' heads. From school emails that require a PhD to interpret, to the pure rage blackout that comes when someone hands you a wrapper and says, “Here, Mom,” while you’re holding 45 pounds of pool crap — we’re covering it all. They talk about household roles, the emo...

In this very first Vertically Unstable guest episode, Christy and Kelly are joined by bonafide influencer, stay-at-home mom, and stealth Disney Princess, Camille Smith—who somehow manages to raise three under five, build a social media empire, and still look rested. (We’re suspicious too.) From surviving football season with a newborn strapped to her chest to mastering the “dump dinner” content ge...

In this wildly unfiltered episode, Kelly and Christy spiral gloriously through the hot mess that is modern communication. From juggling 42 different messaging apps to the emotional trauma of choosing magical hair products that will solve everything, nothing is off-limits. Expect DMV drama, beauty standards we’re too tired to meet, and the unhinged genius of marketing that somehow convinced us we n...

Welcome to another no-holds-barred episode of Vertically Unstable , where Christy and Kelly unzip the weird, wild world of pop culture trends and ask: who actually said low-rise jeans could come back? This week, we’re throwing shade at fast fashion, praising the holy church of 90s nostalgia, and asking the hard questions—like when did shorts become tiny denim stress tests? From influencer overload...

Calling all incredible women navigating their 40s and beyond! In this hilariously relatable episode of Vertically Unstable, Kelly and Christy dive deep into the real (and often sweaty) challenges of "May-Sember" – but that's just the beginning. Get ready for some unfiltered, laugh-out-loud honesty as the hosts tackle the joys of... perimenopause . From those infamous hot flashes and the ever-prese...

"We love you, but leave us alone!" The Mother's Day mantra. In this week's episode, Kelly and Christy get real about the holiday's expectations vs. reality. From burnt breakfast to questionable handmade gifts, we dissect the glorious mess that is Mother's Day. Did you get the spa day you dreamed of? Or did you spend the morning refereeing sibling squabbles? Join the commi...

Three iced coffees, a confrontation with an ex, and a full meltdown in a parking lot—totally normal day, right? Nope. That’s anxiety, babe. In this episode, Kelly and Christy unpack the very real (and very sneaky) ways anxiety shows up for high achievers, people pleasers, and anyone who’s ever cried in public and called it “self-reflection.” From panic attacks masked as productivity to people-plea...

This week Kelly and Christy are taking a candid, hilarious, and empowering deep-dive into what it means to reinvent yourself in midlife. Is that even allowed? We'll tackle the signs you're ready for change, the fears (hello, imposter syndrome), and the power of tiny leaps that lead to big transformations. And we'll get real honest about some irrational fears that have nothing to do wit...

Remember when we thought being an adult meant eating ice cream for breakfast? Turns out it just means figuring out why your back hurts and which bill to pay first. Welcome to this week's episode of "things I thought would be awesome as an adult, but turn out to just suck" on the Vertically Unstable podcast. Christy and Kelly talk all things home ownership, credit cards, mealtimes, and of course (l...

This week's episode talks Strong Girl Sh*t: When the Rock starts to crumble (and still sends the group text). You're the spreadsheet queen, the emotional support human, the designated driver of every damn situation. But lately? You're low-key Googling "Can you cry in a Trader Joe's freezer aisle and still be considered emotionally stable?". This week we'll laugh throu...

In this episode of the Vertically Unstable Podcast, hosts Kelly and Christy share their spring break adventures, discussing travel experiences, fears, and the challenges of parenting while on the go. Christy shares the excitement and chaos of traveling to Europe alone with kids, the cultural experiences they encountered, and the exhaustion that comes with work travel while Kelly reminisces about a...

In this engaging conversation, Kelly and Christy try to stay on topic on the significance of words and communication in various aspects of life. We share anecdotes about miscommunication, the impact of language on relationships, and the importance of positive self-talk. Ultimately though, went off the rails and attempted to delve into what's really behind Christy's abject fear of flying. The takea...

Hey there, fabulous listeners! Grab your favorite snack (we won’t judge if it’s a whole pizza) and join Kelly and Christy on this episode of  Vertically Unstable in celebration of International Women’s Day. We’re spilling the tea on the incredible women who’ve inspired us—think of it as our version of a superhero movie, but with less spandex and more emotional breakdowns! From navigating direction...

The best-laid plans.....life gets in the way. In this week's episode Christy and Kelly take stock of the chaos that is adult life these days, and who on earth decided that movie theatres were someone else's responsibility to clean up after your messy a$$. Oh, and of course there's girl math...because regular math is for the birds.

In this emotional Valentine's episode, Christy and Kelly explore travel, Super Bowl commercials, stretchy pants as workwear, and the complexities of self-acceptance as a woman . We touch on parenting, body image, and the societal pressures women face, culminating in a heartfelt reminder to love oneself and others.

In this engaging podcast episode, hosts Kelly and Christy finally introduce themselves and discuss their backgrounds, emphasizing their entrepreneurial journeys and the importance of authenticity. We explore the concept of being 'vertically unstable' in life and career, sharing personal anecdotes and humorous stories, including thoughts on competitiveness among women, the significance of supportin...

Meet Kelly and Christy (sort of) as they talk about mom life and everything that follows: dog mishaps, your dark voice, aging woes, travel worries and more. Oh, and you don't actually meet them, of course they forgot to introduce themselves...maybe next time?