Best Cynthia Yanof Podcasts (2025)

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Introducing the Leanne Morgan of Dallas and Mesh Shoes 55:58

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In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by multiple car buying experiences including what happens when two lawyers walk into a used car dealership (spoiler: it gets intense). The saga of Cynthia’s mace incident continues, and this time, poor Dorthy is the next unexpected victim. Cynthia’s family is trying to keep her humble, reminding …

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Episode 117 The God Who Never Stops Chasing You with Yusuf Agoro 39:42

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Today’s show opens with a little prayer of frustration I’ve been praying—and God’s gentle reminder that He’s in every detail. That theme runs through our entire conversation: whether you’re praying for a prodigal, aching for a child who feels unreachable, or wondering if those tiny seeds of faith you’ve planted will ever take root, there is hope. G…

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Episode 116 Friendship, Conflict, and the Lies We Believe: Part Two with Natalie Runion 22:32

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This week we’re back with part two of my conversation with my friend Natalie Runion, and if you missed part one—go listen first! In this episode we get practical about raising kind daughters, building sacred sisterhood, and navigating the everyday challenges that get in the way of healthy friendships. Natalie and I laughed about our own high school…

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Mace Mishaps, College Tours, and Aspartame Withdrawal 40:21

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In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Heather’s trip to all of the South East United States for a fun college tour. Cynthia shares what happens when JB has an entire floor of the house to himself and finds the mace (does this count as a free chemical peel?). All of this unfolds while Cynthia is trying to quit Coke Zero (again) and…

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Episode 115 I Don’t Even Like Women with Natalie Runion 26:39

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I had the best time sitting down with my friend Natalie Runion again on the podcast. We met years ago as brand-new authors, and it’s been such a gift to watch the Lord expand her voice and ministry since then. She’s now the author of three books in just two years—including her latest, I Don’t Even Like Women and Other Lies That Get in the Way of Sa…

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Episode 114 Lauren Chandler on Brave Prayers, People Pleasing, and the Chandler Roast 47:40

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Happy Wednesday!! This week I sat down with my friend Lauren Chandler—worship leader, author, speaker, and wife to Matt Chandler of The Village Church—for a conversation that covered just about everything: parenting adult-ish kids, people-pleasing tendencies, and the messy-but-beautiful parts of marriage. We laughed about what it’s like when your k…

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4-H Muffin Consultant and Mutter Flutters 51:23

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In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Heather’s many recent adventures at Chick-fil-A where she forgets her credit card and then ends up charging $0.37. Cynthia shares the double college drop-off drama (yes, twice!) and how she accidentally discovered her Baptist soul sisters at Brett’s new church. They also compare today’s colleg…

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Episode 113 Bible Beyond VBS: Why God’s Story Still Matters with Jonathan Murphy 49:08

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You are going to love today’s conversation. First of all, my guest has an Irish accent, which already makes him sound way smarter and more trustworthy than me. But you’ll also leave saying “faith” like “fifth” and telling everyone not to have a “car” (which, in case you’re wondering, is actually a cow). I’m thrilled to introduce you to Jonathan Mur…

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Episode 112: Bury Me in a Dirty Suit with Former Secret Service Agent Darin Kinder 41:03

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Let’s play a little did-you-know game: Did you know the Secret Service protects every foreign diplomat who steps foot in the U.S.? Did you know they send motorcades around the world every single time the president travels? Did you know that today’s guest, Darin Kinder, has one of the most jaw-dropping survival stories you’ll ever hear—and he’s righ…

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Who Lit a Fire Under His Gyat? 51:00

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In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by teaching grandma (and Cynthia) what a “gyat” is. Heather gives an update on her newly driving teen and how she is no longer bothered by the smells of a house full of boys. Cynthia debuts a new segment, Sentimental Moments with Cynthia, reflecting on the things she’ll never regret doing as a pa…

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Episode 111 Don’t Try This Alone with Toni Collier 46:19

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School starts this week!! School starts this week!! Yes, JB starts third grade—which means I owe his teachers and the entire school staff a formal apology. This summer we let him stay up too late, live on popsicles, talk back like he’s got a Netflix special, and basically roam the house like a frat boy on summer break. I hand him over to you now, u…

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Episode 110 Know Before You Go: Junior High Edition with Stephanie Martin 44:18

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Happy Wednesday—and happy “last week of summer” to so many of us! Today wraps up our Know Before You Go summer series, where we’ve been hearing straight from the source—students graduating from college and high school—about what they’ve learned and what they wish parents knew. But this week, we’re switching gears. We’re talking all things junior hi…

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#MacfadyenEverAfter, #YanofTheMarket 45:54

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#MacfadyenEverAfter, #YanofTheMarket In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by fondue with teen boys and learning to parallel park at 9 pm the night before the driving test. Cynthia’s on the wedding circuit and has lots of nuptial thoughts and potential hashtags. Heather tries to stay away from controversial topics after causing quite…

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Episode 109 Know Before You Go: High School Edition with Ella, Brett, and Riley 44:36

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Another week, another Yanof kid takes the mic alongside a few of their friends. 🤪🤪🤪 This week, we’ve got three freshly graduated high schoolers joining us: Brett, Ella, and Riley. They have lots of great insight from their four years of high school, including some pitfalls to avoid and many lessons they learned along the way. We get real about frie…

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Episode 108 Know Before You Go: College Edition with Molly and Kate 44:37

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Well, the day has finally come. After months—okay, years—of BEGGING to be on the podcast, I’ve caved. Today’s guests on MESSmerized are none other than my daughter Kate and her college best friend, Molly. That’s right, I’ve handed over the mic (reluctantly and with mild supervision) to two Gen Z girls who know a thing or two about the college exper…

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Dairy Queen, Vacations, and Podcasting in Lingerie 43:41

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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…

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Episode 107 Ken Wilgus on Texas Floods and Anxious Kids 28:51

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In the wake of heartbreaking news in Texas, I am talking with psychologist Dr. Ken Wilgus about how to walk our kids—and ourselves—through tragedy, fear, and anxiety. We will discuss: When it’s okay to “look away” from constant news How to know if your child needs help processing trauma What to say when teens ask hard questions about faith in the s…

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Short Order Cooks and Funeral Objections 43:07

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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 p…

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Episode 106 How AI is impacting our relationships and our kids with Kristen Hatton 37:30

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Let's just start by saying this is not a topic we've talked extensively about on this podcast, but I think it is more relevant now than ever. So let's focus on the important things... Are people really falling in love with AI chatbots?! Yes. Yes, they are. And that’s where we’re starting on today’s episode. I’m joined by my friend and licensed ther…

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Don’t Say Spatchcock and Other Summer Situations 45:32

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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 mi…

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Episode 105 RE-RELEASE: The Art of Redefining 'Good' with Megan Fate Marshman 38:00

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RERELEASE! What does faithfulness to Jesus look like in this season of life? We're kicking it off with that question on today's show and then moving on to a powerful interview with Megan Fate Marshman. She’s amazing, and we cover everything from parenting fails to perfecting the elusive messy bun. We even had a little fun comparing stereotypes abou…

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Episode 104 I paid to pee and other European revelations 🇮🇹🇨🇭 23:13

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Just back from Switzerland and Italy (I apologize for the #HumbleBrag) and let me say this: the scenery is gorgeous, the bread is holy, and breakfast is a situation. I also learned the hard way that when you ask for the “bathroom” in Europe, you're really just asking for confusion—and coins. Yes, they refer to bathrooms as “toilets” and for the fir…

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Burn the Bras and Mourning Stolen Queso 41:06

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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 fr…

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Episode 103 Friendship, Hardship, and ADHD-ship with Heather MacFadyen 33:29

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This week, I’m joined by my dear friend and Sidetracked co-host, Heather MacFadyen. We’re talking all things summer—from the ADHD interventions I swear she’s staging, to her full-on Enneagram 4 vibes. We laugh, we cry (okay, not really), and we keep it super honest. But we also get into the deeper stuff—the lessons we’ve both learned this past year…

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This Feels Like an Intervention: Sidetracked by Brain Health with Dr. Spencer Miller 33:47

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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 b…

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Episode 102 Unexpected Miracles in Progress with Chip Waggoner 40:00

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This week’s episode is a really special one — and kind of a full-circle moment for me — because Chip Waggoner and his son Benjamin were actually my very first podcast guests ever! I still remember that very first recording, and now here we are, years later, sitting down again to reflect on their incredible journey and how God has continued to show …

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Episode 101 No Topic Off Limits: Marriage, Motherhood, and Melissa Radke 40:42

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When Melissa Radke shows up, you know it’s going to be real, hilarious, and completely unforgettable. If you know Melissa, you already know you're in for laughs, real talk, and probably a few “Did she just say that?” moments (the answer is yes, and we love her for it). Melissa and I are diving into all the things: podcasting behind the scenes, the …

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33: A ChatGPT’ed graduation speech and Amish Shorts 41:34

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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 …

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Episode 100 What does the Holy Spirit Sound Like Anyway? With Libin Abraham 31:33

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We’re kicking off this week’s episode with part two of Sappy Cynthia—my newest segment, where I share a little more of the real-life stuff going on over here. This week, I’m talking about my daughter’s college graduation and what made me cry (which was basically most things). Then we jump into another great conversation with my pastor and friend, L…

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Episode 99 Living in the Spirit with Libin Abraham 33:21

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Well, we’re starting the show today with a segment I’m calling “sappy Cynthia.” Graduating two kids in the next 10 days has brought out all the feels, and last night was Brett’s last baseball game—talk about full-on nostalgia (alongside a stomach bug I’m currently fighting). But on today’s show, I’m joined by Libin Abraham, the pastor of my church,…

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Saditude, Turks Trip, and a Ginormous Carbon Footprint 44:09

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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 …

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Episode 98 “Let’s Not Do That” with David Thomas and Sissy Goff (A Parenting Essentials) 37:17

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This week on MESSmerized, I have the dream team—David Thomas and Sissy Goff. We’re talking all things parenting, and if you’ve ever tried to have a deep conversation with your teenage son and got nothing but a grunt and a request for bacon, this episode is for you. We tackled the big stuff: anxiety in kids, the social chaos our girls are navigating…

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Episode 97 You’re Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing with Rebecca George 39:13

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Rebecca George is joining me today to tackle the tricky art of waiting—something that feels way longer than it should in a world that’s constantly rushing forward. We dive into how trusting God's timing (even when it feels like everyone else is ahead) can turn waiting into a season of personal growth and even joy (yes, joy, during the waiting!). We…

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29: Surprise Guest, Orange Thursday, and Chicken-Fried Women 50:31

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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…

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Episode 96 Ann Voskamp on Runaway Sheep and Resurrection Hope 28:42

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This week on MESSmerized, I got to chat again with the one and only Ann Voskamp—and let me just say, if you’re needing a little soul refreshment heading into Easter weekend (and maybe a reminder that God is still in charge even when your week feels like a dumpster fire), this episode is for you. Ann shared the most incredible story about chasing sh…

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Episode 95 Hosanna, Hustle, and Hanging Out with Ann Voskamp 31:10

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“They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, ‘Hosanna!’ ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Blessed is the king of Israel!’” — John 12:13 We’re coming up on Palm Sunday, and I honestly can’t think of anyone better to join us this week (and next!) than the one and only Ann Voskamp. And if you’re even slightly tempted …

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S2 Ep27: Trashy or Classy? Mouthwash Hand Soap, and I 💗Jelly Roll 46:10

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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…

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Episode 94 Empty Nest Prep with Jim Burns 33:53

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Jim Burns is back for round two on Messmerized! If you missed last week’s episode, stop what you’re doing (unless you’re driving or getting a colonoscopy) and go listen—we talked all about raising kids with sexual integrity, which, let’s be honest, is not the easiest thing in today’s world. This week, we’re shifting gears and talking about what hap…

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Episode 93 🎶🎶 "Let’s talk about sex, baby” 🎶🎶 with Jim Burns 39:20

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Let’s be real—there’s a long list of things I’d rather do than have “the talk” with my kids. Root canal? Yes. DMV with a missing document? Absolutely. But since it’s apparently poor form to let TikTok raise our children, I guess it’s time to step up. Enter Jim Burns, who has spent years helping parents navigate the minefield of talking to their kid…

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S2 Ep25: Heather’s Birthday, Weak Ankles, and Adult Rash Guards 45:35

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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: Websi…

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Episode 92 Anxiety, Preventative Health and Other Midlife Surprises with Mikala Albertson, MD (Week 2) 42:13

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Dr. Mikala Albertson is back, and we’re diving into all the fun midlife surprises—stress, anxiety, preventative health, and why our bodies suddenly have a mind of their own. We’re breaking down the difference between normal stress and full-blown anxiety, and whether medication is the right move. If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “Am I dying, o…

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Getting Hit on in Macy’s, Adult ADHD, and Candace Payne’s Surprise Appearance 46:53

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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 …

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Episode 91 The Midlife Mayhem of Night Sweats, Hormones, and Adult ADHD with Mikala Albertson, MD 33:09

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In today’s episode, I chat with Dr. Mikala Albertson about menopause, hormone therapy, and all the things we need to know to feel better in midlife. We kick things off by debunking some common myths around hormone replacement therapy and why it's not as scary as we once thought. Mikala explains how estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone affect ou…

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Episode 90 Kari Kampakis on Dating, Social Media, and Sending Kids to College 32:46

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Hey Friends! Today we kick-off week number two with Kari Kampakis, and if you missed last week, you’ll definitely want to go back and listen. Today, Kari and I dive into everything from teenage relationships to exploring how crucial it is for our kids to know who they are before stepping into college life. Kari also shares a much-needed reminder ab…

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My teen’s wearing Lulu and I’m in Wal-mart 44:24

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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. D…

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Episode 89 Navigating the World of Daughters with Kari Kampakis 28:16

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I’m so excited to kick off a two-week series with Kari Kampakis on raising girls! We dive into everything from the drama of friendship struggles and those classic mean girl moments to the surprisingly powerful role that loneliness plays in building resilience. These topics are just a few highlights from her new girls’ devotional, Yours Not Hers—an …

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Episode 88 Perfect is Boring with Jess Johnston and Amy Weatherly 39:08

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Happy Valentine’s Week! 💗💗💗💗💗 First, I want to say thank you for the kind words and incredible response to last week’s episode, where I went rogue with a solo show. I’m so glad it encouraged you! Yes, I’m hoping to do more episodes like this after I finish the book I’m currently working on. I’m excited for our show today, because I’m chatting with …

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S2 Ep19: Asking for a friend: Who would make it longer in prison? 41:31

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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: C…

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Episode 87 Permission to Pivot: No Guest, No Filter 29:39

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Hey Friends, It’s February, which means Valentine’s Day is upon us—but more importantly, it marks the one-year anniversary of my first book, Life is Messy, God is Good! Looking back over the past year, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the friends and family who have walked this journey with me. Whether you bought the book, shared it with a friend…

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Episode 86 Melanie Shankle on Fighting Dragons 🐉🐉🐉 36:44

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Happy Wednesday! Is it just me, or did January last six months? I cannot handle one more school holiday, winter illness, or ¼ inch of snow canceling school. But I digress. I’m thrilled to round out this month with an amazing conversation featuring Melanie Shankle. And yes, Amy Weatherly is still co-hosting with me, and I couldn’t be more grateful! …