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Marriage and money—two topics that individually carry enough weight to sink a dinner party conversation, and together create one of the last true taboos in our social discourse. When Sam shared her experience spending $1,650 on Daxxify without discussing it with her husband first, she found herself at the center of a social media firestorm, with commenters quick to label her marriage as toxic. But as this honest conversation reveals, the reality of married finances exists in shades of gray that TikTok's black-and-white thinking can't capture.

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Sam and Zara chat about the unspoken threshold (often around $1,000) where purchases shift from independent decisions to conversations requiring joint agreement, to the profound influence of our childhood experiences with money, this episode unpacks the complex dynamics of financial partnerships. We explore how the transition from being a high-earning professional to a stay-at-home parent creates both practical and emotional adjustments, requiring explicit conversations about spending that may never have been needed before.

Whether you maintain joint accounts, separate finances, or something in between, you'll find validation and perspective in this judgment-free conversation about how real couples navigate money matters. Join us as we break the silence around this crucial aspect of partnership and share how our own approaches to finances continue to evolve through different life stages.

Have you established a spending threshold with your partner? We'd love to hear your approach to managing money in relationships. Share your thoughts and join the conversation about this often undiscussed aspect of modern marriage.

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When DeeDee Moore discovered she was becoming a grandmother, she searched everywhere for guidance on doing it right. Finding few resources to help support her grandparenting journey, she created her own – and now shares grandparenting wisdom with over 40,000 Instagram and 15,000 TikTok followers.

DeeDee's approach cuts through the noise of intergenerational conflict that often dominates social media. Rather than perpetuating stereotypes of overbearing in-laws, she offers practical strategies for grandparents to become valuable members of the family village. Her refreshingly balanced perspective acknowledges both the wisdom of experience and the importance of respecting modern parenting approaches.

"I've learned so many things from following parenting accounts," DeeDee explains, encouraging other grandparents to follow the same resources their adult children do. This simple strategy ensures everyone receives consistent information – whether about car seat safety or developmental milestones – and prevents the friction that arises when grandparents insist on outdated practices.

Throughout our conversation, DeeDee shares insights from her 40-year marriage, raising four children, and now nurturing relationships with her grandchildren. She discusses the delicate balance between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, the value of establishing trust before emergencies arise, and why what children truly remember about their grandparents isn't fancy gifts but quality time spent together.

For anyone navigating complex family dynamics – whether as a parent wondering how to set boundaries or a grandparent eager to be supportive without overstepping – DeeDee's wisdom offers a roadmap toward stronger, more harmonious relationships across generations. Her ultimate advice? "Focus on your relationship with parents. It is not about your experience as a grandparent. It is about how you can support parents, and the more that you do that, the closer your relationship with your grandchildren will be."

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Parenthood transforms mealtimes from moments of nourishment and connection into battlegrounds of tears, tantrums, and untouched plates. In this raw, honest, and solution-focused episode, we dive deep with Kim and Kary, the occupational feeding therapists behind Solid Starts, to unravel the mysteries of picky eating and toddler food refusal.

The experts reveal a truth most parents desperately need to hear: that sudden food rejection around age two isn't personal or pathological—it's developmental. Your child who once happily devoured curry and now gags at the sight of bread isn't broken; they're evolving. "That toddler selectivity that kicks in really doesn't have to do with the food," Kary explains. "It has to do with their brain development and learning to say no."

Beyond the science of selective eating, we explore the emotional landscape of parenting through these challenges. The conversation ventures into territory rarely discussed: how different children have different eating personalities regardless of parenting approach, the socioeconomic realities of expanding food horizons, and the liberating truth that you only need to get parenting "right" about 20% of the time.

Perhaps most powerfully, Kim reminds us that "your kid doesn't want to be an asshole." When we recognize our children aren't purposefully trying to drive us mad—they're learning, making mistakes, and developing skills—we can approach the table with more patience and perspective.

Whether you're currently in the trenches of mealtime battles or looking ahead to smoother family dinners, this episode offers both practical strategies and emotional relief. Listen in for expert guidance on navigating the challenging waters of picky eating without losing your sanity—or your sense of self along the way.

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