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EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 56 MIN

Empty Nests, Meltdowns & Mom Truths with Heather Locklear, Jillian Barberie, and Nurse Mel | WDYW?!

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CALL IN and TALK TO US Every Wednesday 7-9PM Pacific Time at 515-800-WDYW (9399) or email your question or comment to [email protected] - we'd love to hear from you!  In episode seven of ‪@WhatDoYouWantPodcast‬ , Heather Locklear, Jillian Barberie, and nurse Melanie Mancil dive into the emotional chaos of empty nesting, co-parenting struggles, post-divorce identity, and the raw reality of parenting adult kids. From Heather’s COVID delirium to Jillian’s heartbreak over her daughter moving away, to Mel’s wild medical stories—you’ll laugh, cry, cringe, and relate on a spiritual level.This episode covers:• Empty nest syndrome & how parents actually cope• Kids choosing one parent over another• Divorce, blended families & stepparent dynamics• Drinking habits, emotional triggers & self-medicating• Heather Locklear’s wild stories (Big Macs, fecal implants, pooping in a Big Gulp)• Co-parenting boundaries & adult children repeating patterns• Why daughters eventually come home• When dads suddenly become “fun” at the finish line• Health, telehealth, and bizarre medical cases• Behind-the-scenes chaos when Armie Hammer walks in with his sonIf you’re a parent, a former kid, or someone who thinks your family is messy… this episode proves you’re not alone.Like, subscribe, comment — tell us YOUR empty-nest or parenting horror story.Featuring:Heather Locklear • Jillian Barberie • Melanie Mancil

CALL IN and TALK TO US Every Wednesday 7-9PM Pacific Time at 515-800-WDYW (9399) or email your question or comment to [email protected] - we'd love to hear from you!  In episode seven of ‪@WhatDoYouWantPodcast‬ , Heather Locklear, Jillian Barberie, and nurse Melanie Mancil dive into the emotional chaos of empty nesting, co-parenting struggles, post-divorce identity, and the raw reality of parenting adult kids. From Heather’s COVID delirium to Jillian’s heartbreak over her daughter moving away, to Mel’s wild medical stories—you’ll laugh, cry, cringe, and relate on a spiritual level.This episode covers:• Empty nest syndrome & how parents actually cope• Kids choosing one parent over another• Divorce, blended families & stepparent dynamics• Drinking habits, emotional triggers & self-medicating• Heather Locklear’s wild stories (Big Macs, fecal implants, pooping in a Big Gulp)• Co-parenting boundaries & adult children repeating patterns• Why daughters eventually come home• When dads suddenly become “fun” at the finish line• Health, telehealth, and bizarre medical cases• Behind-the-scenes chaos when Armie Hammer walks in with his sonIf you’re a parent, a former kid, or someone who thinks your family is messy… this episode proves you’re not alone.Like, subscribe, comment — tell us YOUR empty-nest or parenting horror story.Featuring:Heather Locklear • Jillian Barberie • Melanie Mancil

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