We love bringing in voices from the next generation, and this week’s conversation with Olivia is one you don’t want to miss.

As a college student, daughter, and friend, she opens up about being diagnosed with diabetes in eighth grade — and later with celiac — and what it was really like to manage both as a teenager.

Between the comical missteps and the tough realities, Olivia’s story shines a light on resilience, grief, and the strength of the mother-daughter bond.

Toward the end, Olivia drops wisdom that hits like a freight train — raw, real, and impossible to forget. It’s the moment that cracked us wide open (yes, tears were shed), and it’s the reason you need to stick with this conversation until the very last minute. Honest. Unfiltered. Absolutely worth it.

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The Mature(ish) Mommas are back with a laughter-filled episode all about back-to-school season. From Caley’s first grader navigating big nerves (and surprising everyone with his smooth transition after some late-night gratitude parties) to Whitten declaring he “hates school” while Mom finds creative ways to support him—this one is packed with relatable mom moments. Caley even admits she told her son she was sitting in the parking lot just to help him through the day.

Meanwhile, Megan opens up about her decision not to send Caston to a second year of preschool. Instead, she’s savoring the one-on-one time, knowing school will claim him for the next 13+ years. Together, they dive into the tension every parent feels—anxiety or excitement, blues or blessings—and remind moms that there’s no single right way to do back-to-school. There are many paths, and the best one is the one that works for your family. With plenty of laughs, honesty, and encouragement, this episode is a back-to-school pep talk for every mom.

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I always say motherhood is humbling — and this night proved it.

After spoiling my kids with a full day of back-to-school shopping and fair fun, I lost my cool over bedtime whining… and ended up in what my family now calls “The Banana Smash.” 🍌

On the calm-to-regulated scale, I shot right past 10 into “needs a timeout herself” territory. But this isn’t just a confession — it’s a conversation about what emotional dysregulation really looks like, why it happens, and how we can turn those meltdowns into teachable moments.

I share how I processed my reaction, repaired with my kids, and created a silly but meaningful family language for those “emotionally dehydrated” days. Spoiler: it involves bananas.

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