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Holiday cards, family trips, screen time, and the illusion of “getting away.” In this episode, Caroline and Eva unpack why traveling with kids is really just a high-cost relocation—with elevated expectations and cortisol levels. You’re basically paying more to be annoyed somewhere else.

Add in NYC’s relentless pressure to leave town during every school break (Africa? Australia? Casual.), the mysterious phenomenon of dads suddenly having “work calls” on Christmas Day (what exactly are they doing—working for Santa?), and the miracle of your husband packing nothing yet somehow having everything he needs—while complaining that you overpacked.

They also dive into trends for 2026 (sneak peek: middle-aged women are having a moment, redefining beauty and style). You won’t want to miss this hilarious episode to kick off your new year mood.

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women podcast, parenting podcast, comedy podcast, family vacation, parenting humor, modern motherhood, screen time, midlife women, body image

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Chapters

00:00 Holiday Reflections and New Year Greetings

06:00 Cultural Trends and Language Evolution

12:00 Traveling with Family: Expectations vs. Reality

17:30 The Challenges of Family Vacations

25:00 The Digital Addiction Dilemma

32:00 Vacation Realities: The Extra Child

40:00 Fashion Faux Pas and Expectations

46:30 Reflections and Future Aspirations

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References

Bari Weiss https://podscan.fm/podcasts/honestly-with-bari-weiss-5/episodes/what-to-expect-in-2026-with-niall-ferguson-john-mcwhorter-dr-mark-hyman-leandra-medine-cohen-suzy-weiss-and-sarah-isgur

Year of the horse IG post https://www.instagram.com/p/DS5FGsUDsg6/?img_index=1

Seinfeld episode about sweatpants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0Hbu4Z4pGI

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