Sidetracked

This week, Cynthia and Heather are taking a lil breather and republishing an episode from our first summer together back in 2023. That summer we recorded a 6-part mentoring series for the Don’t Mom Alone podcast. Each episode we attempted to answer a listener question with a bit of wisdom while also sharing the real life challenges of parenting. In this convo we talk about what shows we weren’t allowed to watch. Cynthia shares the origin story of the cherry bomb exhaust. And we make our best attempt to help a mom who wonders: What do you do when your kids are a little sassier than necessary?  How do you respond? Can we shape their responses? When does it really matter? Come time travel with us! Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place!

This week, Cynthia and Heather cover everything from Grandma Camp and grown-up field trips to possums, baptisms, and unexpected social media greatness. Oh, and Joanna Gaines reposted Cynthia’s story. We are not okay. They discuss the behind-the-scenes chaos of organizing Cynthia’s first-ever Grown-Up Field Trip to Magnolia in Waco, Texas, including giant passenger vans, and some fabulous travel bags for the participants. Heather recounts a backyard showdown involving a possum and her dog, while the two discuss why women need more excuses to gather, laugh, and have fun together.They also celebrate a big milestone for JB, swap stories about aging parents, wedding showers, and family adventures, and debate whether Prime Days are actually going to bankrupt them.If your summer feels a little chaotic, take a break and come laugh with us.Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! Heather’s flag sweater Dallas cowboy cheerleader show Needlework stand Heather’s caftan for grandma camp James Avery cross necklace Magnolia Christmas ornament Lego F1 car set  Heather’s bauble bar dupe necklace  lil purse sherry had (fake longchamp) my friend’s cute door wreath for the 4th (green wreath from target, big red/white striped bow from Lowes and beaded garland from Dollar tree)  Dr Pepper Zero Coconut (kate) Natasha Denona Mini Starlette Palette my magnolia vase  Featured Sponsor: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

What do hot rollers, menopause, a shattered office window, Texas A&M orientation, and four highly questionable dogs have in common? This week’s episode.Cynthia and Heather sit down with comedian and author Ellen Skrmetti for a conversation that somehow covers Southern beauty (not so) secrets, Botox, parenting in midlife, and why life is often completely—and hilariously—cattywampus (which also happens to be the title of Ellen’s new book). Then they catch up on summer adventures, a football game that ended in turf toe, Heather’s growing obsession with Aggie maroon, and the little moments moms never want to forget.Come laugh with us. It's summer—heaven knows we need it. ☀️Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! Ellen Skrmetti’s new book “Cattywampus” releasing in November Ellen’s daughter recommend this moisturizer Clinique clarifying step 2 toner Cakes nipple covers Jonathan Adler diamond art bookmarks Target built in bra tank figuring out the aggie maroon (not it and not it) Four Seasons 2nd season track pants from tiktok cushion covers  calamity club book  jb’s hair Cantu smooth and curl cream Featured Sponsor: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

Summer is here, which means Cynthia is creating ambitious plans for educational walks and homeschooling (which should last until approximately Tuesday at noon), and Heather is simply trying to survive graduation season and a questionable medical intervention.This week, they compare notes on a wedding, summer parenting, airplane annoyances, and the shocking discovery that "cocktail attire" means something completely different in North Carolina than it does in Dallas.They also discuss a particular ring bearer who took his responsibilities a little too seriously, a graduation season celebrity sighting, and a reference to the "Harvey Weinstein of Dallas."Plus, Heather contemplates buying an inflatable Gaga Ball pit, and a routine Target return takes a dark turn when Cynthia is unexpectedly reunited with an unmentionable at customer service.As always, it's equal parts life advice and public embarrassment. Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! gaga ball pit new game hitster  target travel pill box new tanning stuff mahj card cover  Featured Sponsor: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

This week’s Sidetracked includes a college decision fake-out, a daughter trying to square up with a driverless car in Austin, and Heather nearly getting into a roadside altercation while refereeing two grown adults behaving like toddlers.And in a weird déjà vu situation, Abby made the neighborhood Facebook page again after getting caught stealing freedom laps around the neighborhood. There’s also a revelation that Dreamsicle-flavored Tums may be the downfall of American society, and Heather has officially entered her garage-fridge era and has never felt more bougie about cold beverages in her life.Did we mention Cynthia also accidentally drove the wrong way through a hospital entrance on her way to a full-body skin check? Another week, another conversation about inappropriate Mother’s Day cards, signature house scents, wildflower seeds, tortilla chip superiority, and the ongoing realization that middle-aged women are apparently one minor inconvenience away from a full public unraveling.Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! Video for heterosexual men picking flowers on Mother’s Day Airtag holder for dog collar Orange and Cream Tums Ozone generator–from my friend Lindsay Howard–”use in small spaces. Can’t be home when you use it and don’t return to house for two hours” wildflower seeds nest diffuser El Patio chips Featured Sponsor: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

Happy Mother’s Day from Sidetracked!This week, Cynthia and Heather celebrate by bringing on two very special guests: their moms. What follows is equal parts heartfelt, nostalgic, and absolutely hilarious. Between forgotten hearing aids, technology struggles, and one mom admitting she doesn’t actually listen to the podcast, the episode is entertaining from the very start.The conversation somehow moves from Mother’s Day wisdom to Cynthia accidentally coating herself in hairspray instead of self-tanner, Heather preparing for Texas hail with patio cushions and rope, and a memorable conversation involving old bridal lingerie and adult daughters.It’s a fun, laugh-out-loud episode full of stories about motherhood, family, and the introduction of a new word you’ll never say with a straight face again. And for those wanting more, the Super Trackers bonus episode includes even more stories from Kathy and Dorothy, plus some genuinely meaningful wisdom about faith, prayer, and motherhood.**Sign up to be a supertracker in the next two weeks and will pick one person to get a cameo from us! Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! Self Tanner that looks like hairspray Inflatable car cover Kate and Molly on Messmerized Volcano candle or nice candle  Curling iron  Necklaces  Soma Undies  Rain coat outfit for my goose  Mesh ballerina flats New set of hot rollers Featured Sponsor: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

It’s the typical Sidetracked chaos when Heather casually drops a surprise guest into the mix. Cynthia spends way too long preparing (panic-researching every Christian comedian she can find) just to avoid saying the wrong name. Somehow, she correctly lands on Tim Hawkins, and the conversation quickly turns into stand-up, “years of failure,” and whether Cynthia could casually open a show (she’s confident she could).From there, it goes exactly where you’d expect—and nowhere you’d predict.There’s a cautionary tale about daytime napping that ends with a car vs. gate situation, a middle-of-the-night roach encounter that absolutely no one needed to hear—but now you do—and a group of grown women at a luxury hotel fully committing to rescuing baby ducks like it’s their life’s purpose.They also recap a next-level themed Mahjong party and float the idea of “adult field trips” (name still pending).It’s fast, funny, and completely unhinged—exactly as intended.Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! Fist Bump with Tim Hawkins –Out now!  Bug-a-Salt (salt gun for insects) Sweat enhancing waist belt  Youth Equipped to Succeed Featured Sponsor:PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

Today we’re spiraling (naturally) into the part of the internet where people are turning their kids’ teeth into jewelry. Rings. Actual rings. We are not okay.We also unpack the emotional damage of putting bar stools out for bulk trash… only for them to sit there for days, completely ignored. Nothing like realizing your garbage is too garbage for other people to take. And we try out a new parenting strategy: yelling “Jessica!” mid-tantrum to reset the situation. Does it work? Unclear. Will it confuse everyone involved? Absolutely.It’s parenting highs, lows, and even a live “text song lyrics to your kids” experiment. Hard to believe this content is free.Come for the laughs, stay for the solidarity… unless you wear your kids’ teeth—then maybe don’t come at all?Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! Quince navy blazer with zip-in sweater Egg cooker  Teeth to rings video Texting Song Lyrics Billie Razors for Women A&M mahjong set  That Thrifting Show with Lara Spencer Artemis II news Cynthia’s Amazon tops: green floral,  eyelet top, solid puff sleeves, multicolor trimmed boho Featured Sponsor: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

Cynthia accidentally clocks a kid in the TSA line (not on purpose), and the mom’s reaction has us asking: is everyone just one moment away from losing it?Heather raises the bar with a St. Patrick’s Day story that includes: a trip to the ER a completely unhinged parking lot and actual mace Meanwhile, spring break delivers its own set of moments—ranging from crowded chaos to situations that make you question how we’re all just out here functioning in public.Throw in a few strong opinions (shoes included), a couple of stories you won’t unhear, and one very passionate cold medicine recommendation… and you’ve got yourself a new Sidetracked episode. Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! Nuuly–Heather has a $30 discount for you if you sign up! Mister Charles Restaurant Melanie Gayle boutique Bold Bungalow Sports bra from DMs Meta RayBan glasses Project Hail mary matching travel sets from amazon this one and this one  vacuum bags for packing in carry on New 2026 Mahjong Card Fast Max Mucinex Liquid Medicine

Heather has a new hobby—hip-hop dance fitness—which leads to a very real conversation about midlife exercise choices, ranging from dancing to water aerobics to the stroller workouts moms used to do at the mall. That, of course, opens the door to a shocking revelation that some totally off-the-rails mothers used to take strollers on escalators (i.e., Cynthia).There’s also a discussion about a child who snort-laughed gum into his nose, running shoes that started foaming mid-practice, and a man who apparently inhaled a tiny toy traffic cone.They also break down new teenage slang, debate the strange corners of internet fame (including monkeys and squirrel puppets with millions of followers), and share why the world might be ready for a menopause subscription box that actually contains useful things (trade the lip plumper for tweezers and possibly an emergency adult diaper).Add in goose outfits, Graceland, ribbon shopping in Memphis, and a TSA agent gently reminding Cynthia to zip her pants in the airport security line, and this episode is 100% Sidetracked.Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! Dallas Dance Fitness Whoop band Sneaker cleaner John Mark Enterprises (ribbon store) IG of dad explaining why mom gets so many packages Punch the Monkey cute spring tops Charger for phones/kitchen Eternity is Now in Session by John Ortberg Warren Wiersbe commentary Viral Sweet potato/taco meat bowls 

We kick things off with a formal retraction (names were mispronounced, people were wrongfully declared deceased… you know, normal housekeeping) and quickly spiral into a debate about doppelgangers, dingleberries, and the dangers of speaking with confidence and zero knowledge.Cynthia shares post-cry reflections and Supertracker sightings in the wild, and Heather shares mammogram updates and the gift of a goose. Come for the camel toe shoe discussion. Stay for the college boy visit recap. And leave with a FrostBuddy. Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! Safe2Save App –get rewarded for safe driving Canton Creative Retreat Steve Madden Unfortunate Camel Toe Shoes Nuuly  The Goose The shamrock dress frost buddy drizzilicious Mini Rice Cakes sweatpant jeans hot rollers cute kelly green swimsuit wood floor scratch remover  Featured Sponsors: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

Heather and Cynthia are back, and Heather willingly chose an 8 a.m. mammogram, post–Super Bowl, and showed up with enough energy to be invited back daily by the staff. (Why strangers get the best version of us remains a mystery worth studying.)From there, things escalate quickly—Olympics confusion, a headline that probably requires earbuds if your kids are nearby, and Cynthia deeply misunderstanding what the “Quad God” actually refers to. There’s also a serious exploration of which Winter Olympic sport is best suited for hot flashes, gravity, and middle-aged mom bodies.They also cover: 1.) teen slang that absolutely should not have been rebranded 2.) A family text thread that goes off the rails thanks to geology class and 3.) stranger who chose the wrong front yard, the wrong Amazon package, and the wrong topiary.If you like stories that start normal and end with, “Wait… WHAT just happened?”—this one’s for you.Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! Kevin James on Lactose Intolerance How’d I Miss That by Cynthia Yanof Nuuly  wood floor scratch remover  8 great smarts by Kathy Koch  Cozy earth bubble cuddle blanket  punch needle lemon set go sports cookies SNL Coffee Talk Skit–verklempt Featured Sponsors: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

We accidentally hit record (on brand) and immediately found ourselves deep in Snowmageddon 2026. Heather hasn’t left her house in days and is thriving with a crochet blanket and zero plans. Cynthia, meanwhile, has hosted friends, neighbors, parents, and possibly a small village because extrovert energy does not freeze. Somewhere in the middle of all this, Heather’s family survives multiple car accidents, a dog attack, and a frozen driveway gate that forces an Uber… on ice.Cynthia returns from Disney with one lingering question: Isn’t anyone embarrassed anymore? From sexy selfies in front of the castle to grown men in Disney bomber jackets and adults waiting in line for Darth Vader photos with no children present, shame has fully exited the premises.We wrap things up discussing snow-day survival, snoring husbands, teenage car debates, and the small detail that Cynthia accidentally scheduled a live event on her 25th wedding anniversary. Totally fine. Completely normal. Thanks for tracking with us—we’re cold, slightly unhinged, and doing our best.Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Amazon Storefront The IG Reel Heather shows Cynthia Pink stuff Scrub Daddy Sponge Marcello Hernandez Comedy Special jo malone lotion cozy earth sheets Wireless charger Black and Decker Stick Vacuum Featured Sponsors: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

Cynthia is fresh off a trip to Focus on the Family—where she “focused” on everything except packing the essentials. Meanwhile, Heather gets mildly hit on at the body shop while climbing into their totaled car in cheetah pants. From there we veer straight into the chaos of Dallas mom-life: engagement parties, teens abusing calorie-counting apps, the madness of Junior Symphony Ball ticket day, and a breaking-news conversation about the new (and horrifying) trend of DIY swabbing kits. It’s another Sidetracked that’s equal parts ridiculous, relatable, and completely unhelpful in all the best ways.Plus—we’re announcing a live Zoom event on January 27 at 7:30 PM CT for those who preorder Cynthia’s new book, How’d I Miss That? If you haven’t ordered yet, this is the perfect time to jump in, support Cynthia, and to chat live with both of us! **Fill out this form to join us on January 27thBecome a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! SIGN UP FOR LIVE WITH CYNTHIA AND HEATHER Heather’s FP fleece and a dupe Calorie AI app The Correspondent Audiobook Dustin Nickerson Sun Bum daily body sunscreen Blue striped Dickie Travel charger Birthday Gift for boys–light up flying disc Quince scuba blazer with zip in inserts Featured Sponsors: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

Christmas included a full house and a whole lot of stinky armpits for Cynthia, while Heather returns from Mexico after eating chips for breakfast for a week. The two swap gift stories—Heather accidentally opens Lulu underwear in front of her extended family and Cynthia’s vibration plate brings far more laughter than fitness. There’s also a robust discussion around family game fails (including elderly Empire confusion and duplicate Elon Musks), Heather’s dog’s unfortunate post-boarding situation, and Cynthia’s strangely joyful obsession with Amazon returns.Plus—we’re announcing a live Zoom event on January 27 at 7:30 PM CT for those who preorder Cynthia’s new book, How’d I Miss That? If you haven’t ordered yet, this is the perfect time to jump in, support Cynthia, and to chat live with both of us! **Fill out this form to join us on January 27thBecome a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! Tom’s Deodorant Salt and Stone Lume Mikes Salsa Recipe Vibration Plate  Cynthia’s Bauble bar necklace in Turquoise (back in stock) The Mahjong Line Tiles  The Housemaid book  90 day Bible reading by Mary DeMuth Heather’s new blanket poncho Michelle Pfeiffer movie “Oh. What. Fun.”  SIGN UP FOR LIVE WITH CYNTHIA AND HEATHER Featured Sponsor: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

This episode is officially Sidetracked by Brett—according to Riverside stats and real life. Cynthia outsources a half marathon, still beats Mike, and proves once again that efficiency is a spiritual gift. Meanwhile, Heather’s car gets repossessed, tracked down via Life360, and narrowly saved from auction, which feels extremely on-brand for this show.From there, it’s New York chaos (13.5 miles walked, Bergdorf snobbery, fake purses, secondhand smoke highs, and Rockettes with an obstructed view), followed by Christmas décor spirals, nutcracker regrets, and a Favorite Things party that deserves its own documentary.They wrap it all up with wedding season panic, shapewear betrayal in multiple fast-food bathrooms, Chanel lip gloss theft (no apologies), gift-wrapping parties as ministry, and the reminder that motherhood is mostly logistics, friendship, and laughing so you don’t cry. Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! Tile by Life360 (love the cute colors!) Twinkly lights on Cynthia’s mantle “How’d I Miss That” by Cynthia Yanof (preorder!!) Paint By Number—Custom with a Pic New Knives out movie on Netflix “Wake Up Dead Man!” Kate McLeod body stones duo lotion Sephora mascara samples magnesium oil for sleep Chanel Lip Gloss 119 microneedling lotion ella’s sweet devotional gift Free People Dupe Bag Featured Sponsors: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

Heather and Cynthia are back after Thanksgiving and fully committed to the chaos that is early December—menopausal bras, mounting dogs, viral Walmart sweaters, and all that kinda stuff. Heather recaps her Floribama trip and attending church in a bar. Cynthia counters with peak Christmas in Dallas energy with a decked–out Advent service where the trees were glowing, Silent Night was soaring, and JB chose to bring in …a Rubik’s Cube. During church. Naturally.They talk about college kids coming home (and changing the whole vibe of the house in about 12 hours), using ChatGPT as a free holiday therapist, and a viral post from a 76-year-old grandma that has them rethinking how much we center everything around the nuclear family at the holidays. There are front-yard cigar sessions, awkward ex-boyfriend run-ins, grandmas eating puzzle pieces, and a deep dive into whether anyone actually needs Matthew McConaughey’s book of poems and prayers under the tree.It’s another good week to be Sidetracked! Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! Sherry’s episode on Gift Wrapping–Living on Diet Coke and a Prayer Bergdorf Goodman puffy outfit  Cynthia’s sweater  Whoop bands Away Carry-on Bag Aerie real soft pjs “Poems and Prayers” by Matthew McConaughey “Greenlights” by Matthew McConaughey Pink Car Vacuum Yeti Espresso Cups Gel Nail Kit Pokemon Card Binder Remote Control Bugatti Featured Sponsors: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

Another week, another Sidetracked stacked with unfiltered life chaos. Cynthia breaks down her girls’ trip—which included a hotel Little House on the Prairie binge and a heated debate over why Almanzo is clearly a 40-year-old courting a child—followed by her now-infamous “did you poop your pants?” bench incident, and the fence-straddle injury that officially shut down her reproductive department. Heather brings the world’s worst “wife” hat—so atrocious even a porch pirate said “absolutely not”—plus a teenage car moment that left everyone literally wired. And they both ask ChatGPT “What three celebrities am I a mix of?” with results ranging from Melissa McCarthy, Jennifer Garner, and Joanna Gaines (you better believe Cynthia lost her mind over this.) Today’s episode promises electric wires, questionable fashion, prairie romance analysis, and a soft pitch to HGTV—you’re welcome. Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! Kari Kampakis Finding Jesus Doll Skin Fix Rothy’s Clogs Kristin Ess Shampoo and Conditioner L’Occitane Almond Hair and Body Fragrance Mist Birkenstock Dupes Pluribus show Tennis Bracelet Featured Sponsors:PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

Heather and Cynthia come in hot today talking about the “not a birthday party” Heather planned for Cynthia — featuring Bridgerton gowns, Boy Scout uniforms, and Heather wearing her mom’s silk ball gown that allegedly ties 11 different ways (some of which should  probably never see daylight).Vegas also makes an appearance — where Mike booked a 6:30 a.m. flight “because it was cheaper,” entered Cynthia’s birthday wrong, and waltzed through TSA PreCheck while she stood with the masses questioning her life.It’s peak Sidetracked today: medical drama, surprise costumes, a gala/gay-la/gah-la pronunciation debate, husbands panicking over dress codes, and moms turning hospital IVs into spa fantasies. Come for the gallbladder chaos; stay for the gala spiral — and leave wondering if Cynthia has a slot machine problem. Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! IG Reel of Cynthia’s Bday Celebration “Oops Wrong Party” Pre-Order a copy of “How’d I Miss That” (Cynthia’s New Book) Our Calling Homeless Ministry in Dallas Raising Boys and Girls Enneagram Series Digital Satellite to get local broadcasts/Sports Slow Horses [SHOW] Cynthia’s New Purse Nuuly (sign up and save $30 off your first month!) TipToes Trailer Heather’s New Blinds (no tools needed to install!) Aloha Bags Featured Sponsors: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

Heather and Cynthia kick things off with a “poop—sorry, chocolate—brown” homecoming dress and TSA confusing a sentimental Yeti stuffed with a toothbrush charger for a small explosive. In related headlines, Heather shares her Oprah dream (because Cynthia really loves hearing people talk about dreams), and there’s talk of a garage door, a mysterious Snapchat troll, and ten unsolicited Papa John’s pizzas.Today is fully on brand for Sidetracked: mom drama, mean girls, rollercoasters with strangers, and the shocking revelation that Carol Burnett is still alive. Come for the color analysis; stay for the butter sculpture pitch (a Croc with gibbets, obviously), and never forget the age-old truth that people be people-in’.Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Heather’s chocolate colored dress Try out Nuuly (get $30 off first month) Heather’s new fave IG follow an orthopedic surgeon and his chef wife. They have lots of teens and the food looks right up their alley.  Crunch wrap supreme dupes One-Pan Thai Coconut Chicken & Rice Garlic Butter Steak Alfredo w/Penne New pillows for Kate’s bed Scalloped Mirror Cute new knobs for bathroom cabinets Kate’s new rug The Skims Merkin (only click if you dare) Palm Royale (apple + TV) Featured Sponsors:PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

On today’s episode, we get gloriously sidetracked by life’s adventures—like forgetting to pay the water bill, paying stadium prices for bottled water, and mourning the very first ding on a brand-new car. We also chat about when a low-cost vet clinic is worth it and why asking your husband if you need Botox is… not the question you want answered. It’s funny, relatable, and a little bit practical—come get sidetracked with us!Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! 14 left!  Heather's friend Tommy who is a wealth adviser. Heather’s viral Collagen masks LONDONTOWN Lakur Nail Polish/Topper - Chrome Glaze Heather’s new rug Heather’s replacement forks Cynthia’s new fave Dry Shampoo  Shark Tank (TV Series 2009– ) - IMDb Featured Sponsors: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by multiple car buying experiences  including what happens when two lawyers walk into a used car dealership (spoiler: it gets intense).  The saga of Cynthia’s mace incident continues, and this time, poor Dorthy is the next unexpected victim. Cynthia’s family is trying to keep her humble, reminding her she is not a comedian, all while Heather gives the mail lady a lift to Highland Park Village and Bruce goes all in celebrating her half birthday.Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! Is Your Daughter Ready?: By Kari Kampakis Heather’s Flannel Shacket Only Murders in the Building (TV Series 2021– ) - IMDb Heather’s Mesh Shoes PhotoAffections Custom Photo Cards- Groupon Heather’s face moisturizer Featured Sponsors: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Heather’s trip to all of the South East United States for a fun college tour. Cynthia shares what happens when JB has an entire floor of the house to himself and finds the mace (does this count as a free chemical peel?). All of this unfolds while Cynthia is trying to quit Coke Zero (again) and walks us through her strategy to finally kick the habit. Plus, Heather is made aware of how she for sure has too many kids at too many schools with an awkward wave situation at Senior Parent Night.Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - SidetrackedHeather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone)Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! Emily Alexis Ann Cheney (@toupeequeen) Advent Calendar Fishing Christmas Countdown Better: A Study of Hebrews: By Jen Wilkin Our God is a Consuming Fire by Miles Fidell at Auburn Community Church Cynthia’s New Fall Candle Heather’s Moisture/must smell remover Better Homes & Gardens Aroma Accents Oil Diffuser    Draw the Circle: By Mark Batterson  Featured Sponsors: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Heather’s many recent adventures at Chick-fil-A where she forgets her credit card and then ends up charging $0.37. Cynthia shares the double college drop-off drama (yes, twice!) and how she accidentally discovered her Baptist soul sisters at Brett’s new church. They also compare today’s college kids living in luxury apartments to their own humble dorm days, and Heather fills Cynthia in on the world of 4-H.Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! Cynthia's Rec for Poker Set Hotel Diffuser Oil No. 1050 Inspired by The Ritz Carlton Evidence for Jesus: By Josh & Sean McDowell Undaunted... The Early Life of Josh McDowell (2011) - IMDb Heather’s pen rec –Pilot juice up  America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys (TV Series 2025) - IMDb Taylor Swift on Reclaiming Her… - New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce Featured Sponsors: Laurel Denise Planners– If you’re ready to trade your stressed-out scribbles for a planner that understands your wild, wonderful life - check out Laurel Denise Planners. Let’s turn that to-do list into something you actually want to tackle.Because let’s face it: you don’t need more chaos, you need a planner that gets you. Check them out at laureldenise.com and use code SIDETRACKED10 for 10% off your entire order.PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by teaching grandma (and Cynthia) what a “gyat” is. Heather gives an update on her newly driving teen and how she is no longer bothered by the smells of a house full of boys. Cynthia debuts a new segment, Sentimental Moments with Cynthia, reflecting on the things she’ll never regret doing as a parent.  They also dive into how to train your algorithm and what they’d happily never see in their feed again. Come track with us on this fun Friday! Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! ADHD is Awesome: By Penn Holderness Scamanda (TV Series 2025– ) - IMDb Birkenstock clog dupes Captain Rodney's Boucan Pepper Glaze Write the Word® Journal | Colossians – Cultivate Bury Me in a Dirty Suit by Darin Kinder Links Mentioned:   Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! ADHD is Awesome: By Penn Holderness Scamanda (TV Series 2025– ) - IMDb Birkenstock clog dupes Captain Rodney's Boucan Pepper Glaze Write the Word® Journal | Colossians – Cultivate Bury Me in a Dirty Suit by Darin Kinder Featured Sponsors:Laurel Denise Planners– If you’re ready to trade your stressed-out scribbles for a planner that understands your wild, wonderful life - check out Laurel Denise Planners. Let’s turn that to-do list into something you actually want to tackle.Because let’s face it: you don’t need more chaos, you need a planner that gets you. Check them out at ⁠laureldenise.com⁠ and use code SIDETRACKED10 for 10% off your entire order.PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

#MacfadyenEverAfter, #YanofTheMarketIn this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by fondue with teen boys and learning to parallel park at 9 pm the night before the driving test. Cynthia’s on the wedding circuit and has lots of nuptial thoughts and potential hashtags. Heather tries to stay away from controversial topics after causing quite a stir in the DM’s. I mean, who even saw it coming that it was Heather (not Cynthia) who ruffled feathers?Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Sidetracked Merch Drop–”Must Be Nice” hats!  Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone: By Benjamin Stevenson ELEMIS Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads Striped Workout Set B-Total Twin Pack Vitamin YETI Rambler 6 oz Stackable Mug Cynthia’s  Sarong  Links Mentioned:   Sidetracked Merch Drop–”Must Be Nice” hats!  Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone: By Benjamin Stevenson ELEMIS Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads Striped Workout Set B-Total Twin Pack Vitamin YETI Rambler 6 oz Stackable MugCynthia’s  Sarong

Dairy Queen, Vacations, and Podcasting in Lingerie In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Heather’s trip to Colorado with four teen boys and a check engine light. Cynthia shares Mike’s philosophy on Dairy Queen blizzards (this time, we might get cancelled). We also get a marathon training update: the plan has been selected, workout clothes are on, and tickets have been purchased, but has Cynthia started training? Tune in to find out. Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Sidetracked Merch Drop! This is a preorder item- Here’s a sneak peak of design! The lettering will be embroidered.  Heather’s controversial top  Schneider Slider Memo XB + Slider Rave XB (Extra Broad) Ballpoint Pens The Unseen Realm: By Michael Heiser Superman (2025) - IMDb Watch The Better Sister - Season 1 | Prime Video Salt & Stone Body Wash for Women & Men | Neroli & Basil Links Mentioned:   Sidetracked Merch Drop! This is a preorder item- Here’s a sneak peak of design! The lettering will be embroidered.  Heather’s controversial top  Schneider Slider Memo XB + Slider Rave XB (Extra Broad) Ballpoint Pens The Unseen Realm: By Michael Heiser Superman (2025) - IMDb Watch The Better Sister - Season 1 | Prime Video Salt & Stone Body Wash for Women & Men | Neroli & Basil

Short Order Cooks and Funeral Objections In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Heather’s summer update of being a short-order cook for the revolving door of teen boys in her house; she cooked eight meals in one day! Cynthia updates us on her summer where her littlest may need some help with social graces. Cynthia also shares her plan for a half marathon in Vegas and has all the details planned out but has yet to take a walk outside (who is going to join us?). Stick around to the end for all the Free People Dupes and see the link below for our Merch Drop!!! Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Sidetracked Merch Drop! This is a preorder item- Here’s a sneak peak of design! The lettering will be embroidered.  Heather’s Free People Dupe Romper Cynthia’s Free People Dupe Bag  Couch to ½ Marathon in 20 wks  The Wedding People: By Alison Espach Dr. Alison Cook | The Best of You Podcast Dyson Bladeless Tower Fan Links Mentioned:   Sidetracked Merch Drop! This is a preorder item- Here’s a sneak peak of design! The lettering will be embroidered.  Heather’s Free People Dupe Romper Cynthia’s Free People Dupe Bag  Couch to ½ Marathon in 20 wks  The Wedding People: By Alison Espach Dr. Alison Cook | The Best of You Podcast Dyson Bladeless Tower Fan

Don’t Say Spatchcock and Other Summer Situations In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by a recap of Cynthia’s once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy, where Mike has to drink a whole table of wine, and JB finds McDonald's. Heather opens up about the highs and lows of summer with four teenage boys, plus we dive into all our grocery order mishaps. Stick around until the end for an exciting announcement! Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Poo-Pourri Before-You-Go Toilet Spray How to Train Your Dragon (2025) - IMDb America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (TV Series 2024– ) - IMDb Olive & June Instant Mani Press-On Nails (Sidetracked but not a fan) I paid to pee and … - MESSmerized Duff Takes The Cake (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb Red Light Therapy Belt, Infrared Light Therapy for Body Links Mentioned:  Poo-Pourri Before-You-Go Toilet Spray How to Train Your Dragon (2025) - IMDb America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (TV Series 2024– ) - IMDb Olive & June Instant Mani Press-On Nails (Sidetracked but not a fan) I paid to pee and … - MESSmerized Duff Takes The Cake (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb Red Light Therapy Belt, Infrared Light Therapy for Body

Burn the Bras and Mourning Stolen QuesoIn this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by reviews of local businesses, Heather rewrites a review while sitting in a gelato shop and Cynthia finds out her local boutique (mentioned a few weeks ago) has a lot of bad reviews. Heather gets into trouble with Meta, and JB gets stuck in a fence at a friend's house while trying to chase down a coyote. They discuss crazy parties from the same height party to Mahjong and Mumu’s, to the hot girl summer party (good looking, not sweaty). Fridays are for fun, laughter, and getting totally Sidetracked.Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) The Anxious Generation: By Jonathan Haidt Heather’s comfy pants Zarbee's Children's Sleep Gummies with Melatonin The Rehearsal (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb PartyWoo White Balloons   Whole Foods Market, Croissant Butter Large Take Bake Dirty Dr Pepper - Southern Plate Weighted Vest Links Mentioned:   The Anxious Generation: By Jonathan Haidt Heather’s comfy pants Zarbee's Children's Sleep Gummies with Melatonin The Rehearsal (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb PartyWoo White Balloons   Whole Foods Market, Croissant Butter Large Take Bake Dirty Dr Pepper - Southern Plate Weighted Vest

This Feels Like an Intervention: Sidetracked by Brain Health with Dr. Spencer MillerIn this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Dr. Miller a neurologist here to talk about brain health, ADHD, and executive functioning. He tells his own fascinating story and path from architecture to neurology. Through getting his degree he discovered brain trauma that he had no recollection of and had to call his mom to get the full story. Now Dr. Miller helps kids and adults train their brains to focus and be active in the areas of trauma or inactivity so they can focus in school or life. After going through the treatment himself people began to notice the differences in personality and focus. Cynthia is once again feeling like this episode is an intervention, maybe someday she will make it through watching  a whole movie? Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) About Us - Brain Treatment Center Dallas, Texas Links Mentioned:  About Us - Brain Treatment Center Dallas, Texas

A ChatGPT’ed graduation speech and Amish ShortsIn this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Cynthia’s upcoming trip to Italy (must be nice!). Another outfit change, they are becoming a regular segment, where Heather shows off her shorts that are large and in charge. And Cynthia recaps graduation weekend when she could not be in all the places at once and the tears were flowing. Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Jimma | Savvy K Sweets (@savvyksweets) TEXAS JW Original Pendant Coin – Jane Win Jewelry Dyson Cool™ Tower Fan Blissy 100% Silk Pillowcase - White - Queen Inflatable Tanning Pool Lounger Float with Pillow New 2025 mahjong card (small or large print) Watch The Middle: The Complete First Season | Prime Video From Blockbusters to Blanket Forts: Patricia Heaton on Parenting, Faith, and Comedy [Ep 521] Links Mentioned:   Jimma | Savvy K Sweets (@savvyksweets) TEXAS JW Original Pendant Coin – Jane Win Jewelry Dyson Cool™ Tower Fan Blissy 100% Silk Pillowcase - White - Queen Inflatable Tanning Pool Lounger Float with Pillow New 2025 mahjong card (small or large print) Watch The Middle: The Complete First Season | Prime Video From Blockbusters to Blanket Forts: Patricia Heaton on Parenting, Faith, and Comedy [Ep 521]

Saditude, Turks Trip, and a Ginormous Carbon Footprint In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by the many truck issues in the Yanof house (one stuck in the mud and one stolen!). Heather recaps her Turks and Caicos trip and shares her observations from traveling with 60 and 70-year-olds who are active and still love their spouses. The end of the school year comes with all the graduation feelings that Cynthia has difficulty naming, we need the feelings pillow. Stick around to the end where we pop back on after taping Supertrackers for a quick update. Become a Supertracker: sign up here  Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Encourage Out with the Old Cherry Bomb E… - Sidetracked Snack Mom from instagram that influenced Heather Uncrustable Sandwich Maker Natural Tulip Cupcake Liners for Baking Cups Downy Wrinkle Releaser Spray Electric Candle Lighter with Safety Switch The Lost Apothecary: By Sarah Penner Citrus & Basil All Purpose Cleaner - 28 fl oz - Everspring™ : Target Links Mentioned:  

Surprise Guest, Orange Thursday, and Chicken-Fried Women In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by another excellent surprise guest here to talk about her garage sale bras,  the women who have impacted her, and she and Cynthia become best friends by the end of the episode. No topic is off limits today including spray tans (if you can’t tone it, tan it), sugaring, getting friendly with TSA, and Cynthia bans the word “lovers”. Did we just get an R rating?Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   BodyDrench Quick Tan  Jergens self-tanner moisturizer  Eat Cake. Be Brave: by Melissa Radke, Melissa Chicken-Fried Women: by Melissa Radke Let's Talk About Jesus and Your Eyebrows T-shirt | MELISSA RADKE The Grass Is Always Greener over the Septic Tank: by Erma Bombeck Love on the Spectrum U.S. (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb

Trashy or Classy? Mouthwash Hand Soap, and I 💗Jelly Roll In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by how to keep houseplants alive- how many ice cubes do you give an orchid? Cynthia has a new top 5 list called, “things that made me want to not act Christian this week”. They end the episode with an outfit change and dress reveal in a new segment called “classy or trashy”. Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Heather’s fake topiaries Heather’s weighted vest Heather’s dress  IT Cosmetics Your Most Beautiful You 3-in-1 Makeup Palette The Masked Singer (TV Series 2019–2025) - IMDb Tyler Glamorous Wash DIVA Fine Laundry Detergent goPure Tighten and Lift Neck Cream PhotoAffections Custom Photo Cards Groupon 🎶🎶 “Let’s talk about sex, baby” 🎶🎶 with Jim Burns – Cynthia Yanof

Heather’s Birthday, Weak Ankles, and Adult Rash GuardsIn this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by why candy Tums signal society’s collapse, the “sick intro” to Sidetracked that got the boys in Heather’s house excited, and reviewing the family Amazon account (why do we possibly need a 48-piece fake mustache kit?). Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Collection for Mature Skin- LauraGeller Beauty   C A N D A C E P A Y N E (@candacepayne) Heather’s Otoscope Thrive Causemetics Makeup “Plump it Up”:: Sidetracked by 10 years of Podcasting [Ep 437] Poppi Sparkling Prebiotic Soda Baylen Out Loud | TLC.com TUMS Chewy Bites Block Blast！ on the App Store TEXAS JW Original Pendant Coin – Jane Win Jewelry Melanie Shankle on Fighting Dragons 🐉🐉🐉 – Cynthia Yanof Engraved Compass Necklace - Gold Vermeil - Oak & Luna The God of the Woods: By Liz Moore Rose Ann Hall Designs

Getting Hit on in Macy’s, Adult ADHD, and Candace Payne’s Surprise AppearanceIn this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by the amazing Candace Payne who shares her journey of being diagnosed with adult ADHD (is this an intervention for Cynthia?), Heather shares her romantic anniversary plans featuring a Sam’s Club key lime pie, and they dive into driverless Ubers and letting ChatGPT plan your weekly menu. Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Candace Payne neurodiverse social club  Crochet Kit Beginners for Blanket Severance (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb Silo (TV Series 2023– ) - IMDb Crinkle Cut Paper (lots of color options)  Clear Cellophane Bags (order the size to fit your gift) Heather’s ChatGPT menu plan  Permanent bracelet shop in dallas New green striped shirt  Studies – The Daily Grace Co.

My teen’s wearing Lulu and I’m in Wal-martIn this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by shipping plumbing parts to Tennessee and dog shock collars to Austin, they both recap their weekend trips and Cynthia gets serious about what home really means, and we contemplate moving the podcast to the medical genre once again with more updates. Don’t miss the news about the exciting events we are both attending soon! Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Weighted Vest Bala Bangles Wrist & Ankle Weight Set Run Club | The MomCo Praying the Scriptures for Your Children: By Jodie Berndt Mammograms, Breast Screening Exams | Solis Mammography Function Health • 100 Healthy Years Underseat Carry On Luggage with Wheels  Loved to Life: By Ann Voskamp Anastasia Beverly Hills Severance (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb Kate’s mini projector

In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by who would last longer in prison (this includes an update on Cynthia’s IRS situation), how much boys change from freshman to senior year and all of the challenges that come with it, and Mike has a trip to the Doctor that does not go as planned. Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   All It Takes Is a Goal: By Jon Acuff Watch You're Cordially Invited | Prime Video Watch Lost Season 1 | Prime Video graham norton (@grahnort) Furbish Studio - Home Decor Punch Needle Pillow Kit Punch needle from The Oxford Company  YouTube Channel for punch needling

Getting Lit with Tuna Salad, Adult Diapers and Jello MoldsIn this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by multiple recipes- Mike’s tuna salad (recipe provided by Matthew McConaughey) and a scripture cake. Cynthia brings her adult kids to a 9 year old birthday party and it turns into dead man walking. The unfavorite things party provides bath bombs that could give a UTI. Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Life Is Messy, God Is Good: by Cynthia Yanof Instagram Reel with Matthew McConaughey’s Tuna Salad recipe Greenlights: by Matthew McConaughey What in the World?!: by Leanne Morgan Practicing the Way: By John Mark Comer ScreenZen POPPI Sparkling Prebiotic Soda Orange Topo Chico Sabores Lime with Mint Extract Heather’s Red Light Face tool Life.Church Sermons Somehow: by Anne Lamott Velvet Elvis: by Rob Bell Mel Robbins ABC Scripture Cards – Cleerely Stated

In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by a recap of Christmas including their favorite presents (Heather’s fave shocked Cynthia), Heather recaps her cruise and her concern over lacking etiquette in society today, and Cynthia shares how a candy malfunction rocked their Broken Bow cabin. Connect with us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Your Friend, Nate Bargatze (TV Special 2024) - IMDb Practicing the Way: By John Mark Comer Heather’s New Balance shoes Heather’s telescoping ladder  Jenn Todryk (@theramblingredhead) Otrio Wood Strategy Game Rummikub Six Player Edition Katie Kime Dallas Toile Woven Shorty Pajama Set | Dillard's House of Colour  (the one Cynthia will go to in Dallas)  Free People backpack  Heather’s dupe puffer weekender bag from Target Aunt Fannie's Carpet Refresher & Deodorizer Powder QVC hair trimmer Peter Thomas Roth | Instant FIRMx Temporary Eye Tightener

Missing Gravy, Don’t Call Me Nana, and Here’s Your Christmas Present In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by college student parenting hacks, tracking down the most sought after gifts by meeting strangers in a park, and exchange their own gifts which end up also being a gift for the Sidetracked audience. Featured Sponsors: Dwell Bible App: If you’re ready to infuse your day with God’s word then head over to dwellbible.com/sidetracked to snag your 25% discount today.Connect with us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Fancy hair dryer Heather got at Target Gift Party  Ali Wood Photography  Great American Family Elf | Prime Video Four Christmases | Prime Video Jingle All the Way | Prime Video Screen Infinity Game Table - Electronic Games Flutterby Fairy Fireplace Fail Apple Carplay Wireless Portable Touchscreen Car Stereo Bird Bakery Too Good To Go | Save Good Food From Going To Waste Spiral Notebooks | Custom Notebooks and Journals - Erin Condren KitchenAid Food Chopper Cranberry Salsa recipe  Groupon® Official Site - Find Local Deals Near You Texas Christmas Experience: ICE! at Gaylord Texan Advent for Exiles: by Caroline Cobb Laura Myers hand lettered cards  Stitchy Gun for Clothes Joylux | coldHER Cool Pack | Cooling Bra Inserts Cookie decorating party link–become a supertracker for more info

Gift Ideas, Yeast Rolls and a Good Ole’ Fashioned Wardrobe Malfunction In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Heather’s wardrobe malfunction at a Chick-fil-a, Cynthia’s yeast rolls that are going viral, and black friday shopping guides. Connect with us:  Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Featured Sponsors: Dwell Bible App: If you’re ready to infuse your day with God’s word then head over to dwellbible.com/sidetracked to snag your 25% discount today.Links Mentioned:   Nuuly FARM Rio | Dress  Alexa Show Cynthia’s wrist weights  Red Light Therapy Device Koolaburra by UGG Women's Slipper YoungLives 1174 Ride on Go Kart for Kids The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024) - IMDb MESSmerized —next week’s episode with Dallas Jenkins Nutcrackers (2024) - IMDb Nexcare Skin Crack Care Cynthia’s puffer vest Shrinking (TV Series 2023– ) - IMDb Compression Packing Cubes Travel Accessories Barbie Doll House Playset B. toys – Musical Drum Trampoline for Kids, 55" Toddler Trampoline Indoor & Outdoor Wiggle Car - Ride on Toy for Ages 3 and Up Playmobil Pirate Ship Playmobil egyptian set (used ebay) CrunchLabs: Where kids & adults learn to Think like Engineers™ Set of 4 Laser Tag Blasters, Rechargeable LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Advent Calendar 2024 for Kids Pukka | Advent Calendar 2024 Organic Tea Elf cosmetics Skincare advent calendar Concert tickets or experience.  Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

Living on Diet Coke and a Prayer In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by yet another doctor’s visit for Cynthia (this podcast is becoming her personal medical journal), and chat with a first time caller who has some amazing Christmas planning ideas, and Heather explains what “nyming” is. Connect with us:  Sidetracked Supercast Instagram @thesidetrackedshow Sidetracked YouTube channel – Synchro video now available! Links Mentioned:   Sidetracked with the Holidays :: Pie-arrhea, Dutch Cabbage Patch Dolls and Advent Fails :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 442] Soft Self-Adhesive Clear Rubber Bumper Personalized Video Greeting Cards | SmashUps™ | American Greetings High Potential (TV Series 2024– ) - IMDb Never Lie: by Freida McFadden Handmade Unique Jewelry Nashville – Judith Bright Heather’s chandelier light bulbs Featured Sponsor: Dwell Bible App: If you're ready to infuse your day with God's word ... then head over to dwellbible.com/sidetracked to snag your exclusive 25% discount today. 

Sidetracked LIVE (what could possibly go wrong, amiright?)In this episode, Cynthia and Heather have their first ever LIVE Sidetracked show! They get sidetracked with a live audience by $16 Cotton candy bacon on a stick, Heather’s blankie that travels with her (including on her honeymoon), and Cynthia’s one-time visit to a Christmas tree farm while her kids were throwing up. Links Mentioned:   Heather’s Costco Christmas tree ($100 cheaper in store) Women's Clothing- Chico's Revlon brush hair dryer Thrive Causemetics Nobody Wants This (TV Series 2024– ) - IMDb Captain Rodney's Boucan Pepper Glaze Fine Stitchy Gun for Clothes Rent Women's Clothing | Nuuly RevitaLash Cosmetics, RevitaBrow Advanced Eyebrow Serum Dazzle Dry Complete Starter Mini Kit  Matching knit PJ’s  Become a Supertracker* Featured Sponsor: Dwell Bible App: If you're ready to infuse your day with God's word ... then head over to dwellbible.com/sidetracked to snag your exclusive 25% discount today. 

In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Christmas card rules, jury duty that includes murder and the Dallas Cowboys, and Cynthia’s trip to Canada where she had sweaty palms on a gondola.Links Mentioned:   BH Fraser Fir® Artificial Christmas Trees | Balsam Hill Stranger Things Seasons 1-3 DVD Dancing with the Stars (TV Series 2005– ) - IMDb Inventing Anna (TV Mini Series 2022) - IMDb New Lapel Mics What in the World?!: by Leanne Morgan Lemony Arugula Basil Salad Kit | Trader Joe's What Happens Next: By Max Lucado Is this the end times? With Pastor Max Lucado – Cynthia Yanof The Anxious Generation: by Jonathan Haidt Featured Sponsor:  Dwell Differently: Sign up for a year long membership and commit to getting God’s truth in you for good. Go to dwelldifferently.com/sidetracked to get started. Use the code SIDETRACKED to get your first month free plus an additional discount off of an annual membership and start memorizing with us today!

In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Supertrackers, how 100,000 people all in orange made Heather tear up, and a new segment called “If it’s on the internet it must be true”. Links Mentioned:   BECOME A SUPERTRACKER: Sidetracked (supercast.com) The Devil Wears Prada Sidetracked Youtube channel Favorite Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe - Pinch of Yum Graciously Gourmet in Knoxville Right Where You Belong: by Heather MacFadyen Washable Rugs & Washable Area Rugs by Ruggable PRIME HYDRATION+ Strawberry Banana | Hydration Powder Single Serve Sticks How to Walk into a Room: by Emily P. Freeman Suits: The Complete Series [DVD] Trish McEvoy Finish Line Liquid Shadow Transformer Thrive Causemetics Makeup & Bigger Than Beauty Skincare Featured Sponsor:  Dwell Differently: Sign up for a year long membership and commit to getting God’s truth in you for good. Go to dwelldifferently.com/sidetracked to get started. Use the code SIDETRACKED to get your first month free plus an additional discount off of an annual membership and start memorizing with us today!

In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked with Emily P. Freeman by endings and closure in life, a Hoda interview, and chips and salsa. How to know when it’s time to stay and time to leave (today.com) House Rules: by Myquillyn Smith Siete Tortilla Chips | Grain free | Gluten Free Chips Grace for the Good Girl: by Emily P. Freeman A Million Little Ways: by Emily P. Freeman Decorative Ceramic Match Holder With Wooden Tray River Birch Lavender Tip Decorative Matches Heathers renaissance dress Suits: The Complete Series 1-9 You can find part 1 of this interview either at: Don't Mom Alone: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-mom-alone-podcast/id741742885?i=1000669659771 MESSmerized: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/messmerized-funny-and-faith-based-encouragement-in/id1687839937

“Good Samaritan or Scammed?” OR “Was Cynthia Almost Trafficked?”In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Bucees mishaps and near misses, exploding mousse cans, and chicken chips.  Redken Big Guts  WILDE Protein Chips Variety Pack The Bear (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb How I Met Your Mother The Complete Series  Premium Velvet Hangers 50 Pack Straight Sided Fridge Organizer Bins The Home Edit: Stay Organized: by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin Become a Super Tracker and get twice the laughs, twice the snorts, and twice the content every single month: https://sidetracked.supercast.com/ Thanks to today's sponsor, Dwell Differently. Sign up for a year long membership and commit to getting God’s truth in you for good. Go to dwelldifferently.com/sidetracked to get started. Use the code SIDETRACKED to get your first month free plus an additional discount off of an annual membership and start memorizing with us today!

Are you tired physically, spiritually, or emotionally as a mom trying to do it all? Does the thought of resting make you stressed because you can’t see how? Do you know what kind of rest fills your soul? Today Jess Connolly joins us to talk about her new book and all the research behind the how, where, and why of rest. Jess’s life is full with being an author, Bible teacher, podcaster, and coach so she knows the challenges of finding pockets of rest in a full schedule. I love how we discuss that there is no one-size-fits-all formula for resting and we are all made differently by our creator with unique ways to recharge. (Don’t forget to take the quiz below to identify what kind of rest you need in this season) Jess reminds us that Jesus had true rest for us even in busy seasons that will lead us to be more awake, alive, and present in our families, ministries, and careers. We end the podcast by getting sidetracked and talk about everything from theology books to ice machines- join us for tons of truth and fun. Become a Super Tracker and get twice the laughs, twice the snorts, and twice the content every single month: https://sidetracked.supercast.com/ Connect with Jess Connolly:  Website:  Jess Connolly Facebook: Jess Connolly Instagram:  Jess Connolly | Author + Bible Teacher (@jessaconnolly) Links Mentioned:  Quiz — Jess Connolly Tired of Being Tired: By Jess Connolly Breaking Free from Body Shame: By Jess Connolly You Are the Girl for the Job: By Jess Connolly Dance, Stand, Run: By Jess Connolly From Pentecost to Patmos: by Craig Blomberg Nobody's Mother: By Sandra Glahn Paul Behaving Badly: by E. Randolph Richards Nugget Countertop Ice Maker with Soft Chewable Pellet Ice Sun Visor Hats for Women Wide Brim Straw Roll-Up Related Episodes: Your Body is GOOD :: Jess Connolly [Ep 329] Worth Repeating // Jess Connolly A Naptime Diary :: Jessi Connolly {Ep 68} Featured Sponsors:  Rhone The Course to Court Collection can get you through any workday and straight into whatever comes next. Head to rhone.com/DMA and use promo code DMA to save 20% off your entire order.  Honeylove Honeylove is not just supporting women, it's empowering women. Treat yourself to the best bras on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/DMA . Elevate your comfort, elevate your style, with bras that empower your lifestyle of flexibility Thrive Causemetics Refresh your everyday look with Thrive Causemetics. Beauty that gives back. Thrivecausemetics.com/DMA for 10% off your first order.