EP 73:The Older You Get... The Weirder Life Gets

This week, Carla and Dex catch up on everything from spontaneous adventures and Puerto Rico reflections to the conversations that have everyone talking online. What starts with stories about swan boats, bingo halls, and self-driving cars quickly turns into a deeper conversation about motherhood, friendship, financial security, and why adulthood keeps forcing us to redefine what support really looks like. The episode explores whether women should be financially compensated for pregnancy, the rising maternal mortality crisis impacting Black women, and the reality that bringing children into the world still comes with unequal risks. They also unpack new student loan changes, share thoughts on the true cost of maintaining friendships in your 30s, and discuss how relationships naturally evolve without always needing to end in conflict. Dex also opens up about parenting a child with autism while reacting to the viral story of an 11-year-old boy who independently ordered an Uber to the airport because he wanted to fly to Japan. The conversation becomes a reminder of both the incredible capabilities of autistic children and the unique challenges their families navigate every day. As always, the episode balances humor with honesty, mixing viral stories, personal experiences, and thoughtful conversations about growing up, growing apart, and figuring out life as you go. In This Episode Carla's mission to experience Orlando like a tourist Puerto Rico, family reunions, and finding a sense of home Are self-driving cars ready for real life? Woman of the Week: Coco Gauff Should mothers be compensated for pregnancy? The rising Black maternal mortality crisis and why doulas matter Student loan changes and what they could mean for future students The viral autism story of the boy who tried to fly to Japan Parenting children with autism and advocating for better support The financial and emotional cost of female friendships in your 30s How friendships evolve through different seasons of life   CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: CARLA WILMARIS | DEX 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thesowhatnowpodcast/ 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesowhatnowpod 🎙ADVERTISE WITH US: https://www.sowhatnowpod.com/   Rate, Review & Follow UsIf you laughed, felt seen, or screamed "same," take 30 seconds to rate and review the show. ⭐ Scroll to the bottom of our Apple Podcasts page ⭐ Tap to rate 5 stars ⭐ Hit "Write a Review" and tell us what you loved most Your support keeps this going—and we read every word.