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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In this powerful episode of Mature(ish) Mommas: Life Unfiltered, Caley and Megan tackle a topic that’s both deeply personal and universally important: mammograms. The conversation starts with humor—Megan shares her lighthearted take on the infamous “boob smashers”—but quickly shifts as Caley opens up about her own recent experience.

At the time of recording, Caley had just received news of an abnormal mammogram that revealed a 2.5 cm mass. She walks listeners through the biopsy process and, more importantly, through her mindset while waiting for results. You’ll hear her choosing gratitude, positivity, and perspective—even as fear and uncertainty loomed large.

What makes this episode especially moving is what listeners already know but Caley didn’t yet: just hours after recording, her biopsy results would confirm breast cancer. Hearing her courage and optimism in that moment makes her authenticity all the more powerful.

It’s raw. It’s real. And it’s exactly why this podcast exists.

Sometimes motherhood hands you a one-way ticket to Pity Party Town… but that doesn’t mean you have to stay there.

In this episode, Caley shares the unfiltered truth about what happens when your passions get shelved after your child’s diagnosis, and how tricky it can be to find your way back. With her kids finally in school, she felt ready to restart her health and wellness programs for women — until her husband’s sudden work trip (and his suspicious amount of golf time) sent her spiraling into a solo-mom slump.

The plot twist? A good friend, a little perspective, and a reminder that mom communities can be the secret sauce to getting unstuck. If you’ve ever felt torn between raising kids and raising your own dreams, this one’s for you.

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What if we treated therapy like a wellness tool instead of a last resort? In this episode, we chat with Licensed Professional Counselor Brandi Hosick, who specializes in helping kids, teens, and young adults build emotional skills through play therapy and honest conversations.

We start by debunking the outdated idea that therapy is just for “broken” people (spoiler alert: it’s not) and explore why it should be as normal as going to the gym. Brandi shares how she helps children identify their emotions using visual tools like thermometers and scales, so they can better manage big feelings without melting down.

And then—oh boy—we turn the mirror on ourselves as moms. Are we modeling emotional regulation or losing it on the daily? Brandi helps us reflect on the powerful ripple effect our reactions have on our kids, and what we can do to support calmer, more connected homes. We wrap with tangible steps you can take today—whether it’s journaling, movement, deep breaths, or seeking out your own mental health support.

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This week, Caley walks Megan (and all of us) through one of her favorite personal growth books of all time: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. If you’ve ever meant to read it but never quite made it past chapter one — you’re not alone. But trust us, these four simple (yet life-changing) principles can shift everything from how you parent to how you speak to yourself.

We break down each agreement and how it applies to motherhood, mental health, and daily life. From not taking things personally when your toddler goes nuclear — to being impeccable with your word when you’re talking to yourself in the mirror — this episode is all about practical wisdom, imperfect progress, and ditching the guilt.

You don’t need to read the book to feel the shift. Just press play and let’s walk through it together, one agreement (and mom moment) at a time.

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This week’s guest is a strong, self-aware, bad ass single mom who’s keeping it real about what it takes to come back to yourself after years of quiet disconnection and single mom isolation.

She shares what it felt like to enter single motherhood while her friends were still child-free…and how, over time, that led to a season of deep isolation, not because others pulled away, but because she quietly stepped back from the life she used to know.

But after six years of doing most things solo, she decided to intentionally rebuild - from friendships to social confidence to her own identity.

Now raising her 7-year-old daughter in a beautifully balanced co-parenting dynamic, she’s creating a life that feels more true, more joyful, and more connected than ever.

This episode is filled with strength, insight, laughter, and a whole lot of real talk about what happens when you stop waiting for your old life to return—and start building a better one.

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