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Take it or Leave it

by Meredith Masony + Tiffany Jenkins

Being a parent is the toughest job on the planet. Nuff said. Join us each week for an hour where we will discuss all things marriage, motherhood, and everything in between. We will take live calls from real Moms across the globe and give our advice-ish answers to all of your burning parenting questions. Remember, you are not alone. We are here for you!

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  1. 284. Million-Dollar Mugs - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Oct 8 2026

    Barreling through an Art v capitalism existential crisis AND a barometric-induced migraine, Tiffany Jenkins and Meredith Masony (respectively) chat about their week and what future “A.i.” will bring for commerce and the kids. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!:...

  2. 283. Be a Hemorrhoid with Dr. Veronika Gagovic MD - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Sep 30 2026

    This week Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins welcome Dr Veronika Gagovic, MD. She’s internet famous for speaking frankly about gastroenterological and patient advocacy topics. Dr Gagovic enjoys Meredith’s “colorful” metaphor and stresses speaking up for yourself and how dangerous staying quiet…

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  3. 282. Therapy Break - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Sep 24 2026

    ⚠️ Content note: This episode contains a graphic description of a fatal car accident. After a long week in both households, Tiffany Jenkins and Meredith Masony sit down to discuss Tiff’s decision to concentrate on life without “too many chefs in the kitchen” (ie 3 therapists), and Meredith…

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  4. 281. “Figure It Out” (TM)(C)(R) - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Sep 17 2026

    This week, Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins peel back the curtain on the truth of “going viral”. Meredith’s “Figure it out.” post has blown-up and she and Tiffany talk frankly about the fallout for her, and those around her. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!:...

  5. 280. Don’t Panic - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Sep 10 2026

    This week, Tiffany Jenkins shares with Meredith Masony the harrowing tale of a school drop-off that almost went really wrong, Meredith tells Tiffany about her lamenting of a communal village, and they get into theories a-plenty about a certain “sloozy” preacher. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it...

  6. 279. Manypaws - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Sep 3 2026

    They are back! This week, Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins share their happenings while traveling near disney to just to the school drop-off(s). Tiffany almost gets a therapy she’s been looking for and Mer’s eldest goes on a late night adventure. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast...

  7. 278. Ferdinand Magellan - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Aug 20 2026

    The takeaway is be friendlier to birds, less friendly to alligators. Yup, this week the ladies cover the spectrum of activities from the mundane (shopping) to a very serious situation in the community. Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins revel in teaching, learning and laughing with your fellow...

  8. 277. The High-Road - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Aug 13, 2026

    Welcome back, friends. This week, Tiffany Jenkins and Meredith Masony sit down to catch up on family dental “fun”, when the “rules” are flexible - for one parent, or both, and the perils of professional social media posting. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!:...

  9. 276. Emotional Bunting - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Aug 7 2026

    This week, Meredith is back from Mexico and Tiffany is emotionally neutral about it. Listen in as Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins catch up after a couple weeks apart; one in Mexico, the other in more of a “limbo”. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!:...

  10. 275. “Survivin’” - Take it or Leave it Podcast - July 23, 2026

    This week, Tiffany Jenkins and Meredith Masony get together again to catch up on their time apart. Tiff did an OCD conference - w/o packing actual clothes, and Mer booked an Air BnB for the family that had some pretty foul Air and BnB. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!:...

  11. 274. Normal Town - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Jul 2 2026

    Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins get together this week to commiserate on the perils of dealing with time-saving-robots and summer-vacationed-kids. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/takeitorleaveitpodcast Be nonchalant about buying your next shirt:...

  12. 273. Horde Knock Life - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Jun 25 2026

    Meredith Masony took “living room” too seriously, and Tiffany Jenkins isn’t sure who put her in charge. Together, they’ll at least feel the warmth of community. Also, Meredith announces her communities’ next cruise (check link below). ___ Meredith’s Community Cruise - January 25 - January 29…

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  13. 272. Blind Dumplings - Take it or Leave it Podcast - June 18 2026

    From puppy-hyperbaric-chambers to misguided plushy horse-trading, Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins get together this week to discuss their last seven days as mommies in the big-ole weird world. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/takeitorleaveitpodcast Be...

  14. 271. Bird Watching and Sleep Apnea - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Jun 11 2026

    Content Warning: There's a discussion of suicidal ideation and self harm [from 06:26 to 17:58] This week Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins sit down to catch back up as two moms trying to keep it together. From Mer’s newest family additions, to a frank discussion from Tiff about getting through…

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  15. 270. Second Dinner w/ special guest Anjelah Johnson-Reyes - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Jun 4 2026

    This week Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins welcome comedian and mom and daughter-in-law: Anjelah Johnson-Reyes. Here to chat and promote her new special “Ugly Baby” [now available on YouTube], Anjelah and the ladies settle into an intimate discussion of motherhood in the spotlight. ___ Watch...

  16. 269. Don’t We All?! - Take it or Leave it Podcast - May 28, 2026

    Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins get back together and catch up on their extra-curricular activities and the difficulties of mixing new diagnosis(s) with old habits. Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon to watch our chat with Anjelah live Thursday, June 4 at 10:00 AM (Eastern)!:...

  17. 268. A Manic Episode - Take it or Leave it Podcast - May 8 2026

    This week, Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins sit down to catch up and chill each other out. Whether it's something messing with your routine, or doing nationwide press for a documentary, stress comes at you from any direction - but the answer is always a friend. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it...

  18. 267. Adult Plus - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Apr 30 2026

    Turn us on this week and enjoy as two friends share and grow together - and with you! This week Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins gab about kids DJing in college and therapies that *feel* like college. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!:...

  19. 266. Pause, [Pray], Proceed - Take it or Leave it Podcast - April 23, 2026

    The ladies have returned! Tiffany Jenkins is home from her adventure(s) and Meredith Masony has, well, feelings. Listen along as they work through them and laugh and catch up as they do! --- Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/takeitorleaveitpodcast Stay up to...

  20. 265. Trauma Filter - Take it or Leave it Podcast - April 9 2026

    This week, Tiffany Jenkins and Meredith Masony take a found “OK or Not OK” quiz provided by, and immediately regretted by Tiffany. They power through while catching up from the last couple of weeks. Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/takeitorleaveitpodcast Be...

  21. 264. A Broken Chooser - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Mar 26, 2026

    This week, Tiffany Jenkins and Meredith Masony sit down to talk about managing being a person amongst people. From Meredith’s viral, yet underwhelming three-hundred dollar haircut to Tiff’s stress-response(s) to the universally-dreaded game night. Editor's Note: a French 75 is 1 ounce gin, 1/2...

  22. 263. Big Things Squish - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Mar 19, 2026

    Yes, two-weeks-in-a-row. This week Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins get together to share their stories of taking care of husbands who try to do too much and our minds that do do way too much. Join us as they ponder the eternal question: “why don’t we get squished by big things more?”. Join…

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  23. 262. Life Add-Ons - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Mar 12, 2026

    Content warning. From start to finish. This episode, Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins get back together after a crazy couple weeks. Today’s show isn’t for the faint of heart. But as the ladies show, neither is life. Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!:...

  24. 261. How do you relax? - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Feb 18, 2026

    This week Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins sit down to discuss their opinions on the “influencer economy” and real steps you can make in your life to improve things! Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/takeitorleaveitpodcast Be nonchalant about buying your…

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  25. 260. Late Night Wrestling Match - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Feb 5, 2026

    Like they never left, Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins catch back up this week on each other’s shenanigans and the news. Content Warning: the last third of this podcast - 41 minutes in - includes a frank discussion of navigating the Epstein-related news. It is uncensored, but it is important…

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  26. 259. The Controversial One - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Jan 29, 2026

    This week, Tiffany Jenkins and Meredith Masony share their recent “issues” with speaking up in a politically-charged landscape online. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/takeitorleaveitpodcast Be nonchalant about buying your next shirt:...

  27. 258. Going is a Great Idea - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Jan 22, 2026

    From hymen floors to emotional ceilings the ladies have reached their limits, join Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins this week as they touch base on each other’s lives and the lessons they hope to learn from them - one day. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!:...

  28. 257. Say the Wrong Thing - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Jan 15, 2026

    And we’re back! Tiffany Jenkins and Meredith Masony get back in touch with each other after a way-too-long hiatus. So sit back and relax and listen to tales of cat seizures and what happens to not-seatbealt-wearing-sons. Yup. Nice and peaceful as always. Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast...

  29. 256. Sport Mode - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Nov 20, 2025

    Tiffany Jenkins and Meredith Masony return to catch up about adjusting to ballerina boobs and the pressure of the self-checkout lane. Follow Tiff and Mer during the break: Tiffany: https://linktr.ee/jugglingthejenkins Meredith: https://linktr.ee/meredith_masony ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it...

  30. 255. When is Winter in Australia - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Oct 30, 2025

    This week, Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins sit down to give each other the positive energy to deal with depression and some specific life challenges. Listen as Tiffany discovers the ramifications of Earth’s tilted rotation! ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!:...

  31. 254. Casual Thursday - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Oct 23, 2025

    In this episode of "Take It or Leave It," Meredith and Tiffany delve into Tiffany's recent trip, where she shares her experiences of isolation and the emotional challenges of reconnecting with family. They discuss the impact of self-awareness on personal growth, the humorous chaos of parenting...

  32. 253. All This on Two Hours of Sleep - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Oct 9, 2025

    Ooof, what a week. This week Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins drag each other to the microphone to share struggles with pets, and life-stresses as they are just trying to do their level-best. Dangit. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!:...

  33. 252. Owning Up - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Oct 2, 2025

    This week Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins sit down and chat about challenging norms at home. Are routines the answer, or is having grape juice in a wine glass the best idea? Maybe both. __ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/takeitorleaveitpodcast Be...

  34. 251. I’m going to [surprise] you with my comedy - Take it or Leave it Podcast -Sep 26, 2025

    Taped the day after our last episode, Meredith and Tiffany split time talking about Tiff’s upcoming book tour/comedy show/arena concert and Meredith gets very excited talking about her upcoming vowel-renewal party/arena concert. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!:...

  35. 250. Mirrors and Shadows - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Sep 25, 2025

    Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins spend time this week commiserating on the joys of seeing yourselves in your kids - good and bad. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/takeitorleaveitpodcast Be nonchalant about buying your next shirt:...

  36. 249. Storytellers - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Sept 18, 2025

    Tiffany Jenkins and Meredith Masony get back together for a chat about balancing sharing online and personal privacy, how to navigate being an “influencer”, how their lives are changing, and the show is getting noticed. Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!:...

  37. 248. The Tufted Titmouse - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Sep 16, 2025

    This week Tiffany Jenkins and Meredith Masony tackle the issues of combining families and how a diagnosis is most often, only the beginning. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/takeitorleaveitpodcast Be nonchalant about buying your next shirt:...

  38. 247. Dinner at My Old Trap House - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Sept 4, 2025

    Finding triggers and Georgia breakdowns, Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins get together for another confessional. Husband Dave joins to discuss how to get better at getting better. __ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/takeitorleaveitpodcast Be nonchalant…

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  39. 246. Seggsual Healing w/ Kimberly Wolf - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Aug 28 2025

    This week, Meredith and Tiffany welcome sex educator Kimberly Wolf to the podcast. They discuss helping to prepare families to have conversations and be in relationships - specifically in the digital age. Follow Kimberly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexeducationforparents/ Sign up for...

  40. 245. Meaningful Time - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Aug 21, 2025

    Welcome back best selling author and all around great person, Tiffany Jenkins from her brief hiatus to join Meredith Masony to catch up and talk about the benefits - and fallout - from life changes. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, the confidential, 24/7 SAMHSA…

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  41. 244. Swinging with Time - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Aug 15, 2025

    This week, Amazon’s #1 Bestselling Author in Drug Dependency & Recovery - Tiffany Jenkins - continues her much-earned time off, which leaves us with Husband Dave. Dave is great, but the Take it or Leave it Podcast can't condone or influence Dave’s take on a couple things during this episode....

  42. 243. Sleeping Cicadas - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Aug 7, 2025

    Husband Dave joins the podcast during New York Times Best Selling Author Tiffany’s sabbatical. Meredith and Dave answer your questions from Patreon and share, well, a lot. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/takeitorleaveitpodcast Be nonchalant about buying...

  43. 242. A Week Long Shavasana - Take it or Leave it Podcast - July 17, 2025

    Content Warning: This episode contains frank discussions about mental health crises, including suicidal ideation, severe anxiety, rage, and emotional breakdowns. Listener discretion is strongly advised. In this deeply vulnerable episode, Tiffany and Meredith unravel the chaos as their Legoland…

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  44. 241. Negative Stars - Take it or Leave it Podcast - July 9, 2025

    This week Tiff and Meredith celebrate Tiffany’s new memoir’s continued success and they chat about their upcoming travels and group outings. Meredith’s middle child, does middle child things and plays hardball - drawing a line at being talent v content. And Tiff finds out that Meredith has deep...

  45. 240. Tom Cruise in a Steakhouse - Take it or Leave it Podcast - July 3, 2025

    This week, Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins celebrate Tiffany's achievement as a New York Times bestselling author. They also discuss health routines and parenting the modern generation of kids. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/takeitorleaveitpodcast…

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  46. 239. William Ekksbocks - Take it or Leave it Podcast - June 26, 2025

    This week, Meredith and Tiffany catch up after another week of moms, being moms, doing mom things. They congratulate Tiff on her journey of financial archeology and speak frankly about the next generations’ quick understanding of who is the rat in the rat race. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it...

  47. 238. Feisty Glands - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Jun 06 25

    This week, Tiffany Jenkins and Meredith Masony navigate through various topics including the challenges of parenting during summer camps, the importance of time management in their podcasting journey, and the impact of stress on health. They discuss personal health concerns, the significance of...

  48. 237. Top Ten Memoir - Take it or Leave it Podcast - June 12, 2025

    In this episode, Tiffany opens up about her recent back injury and the impact of her book launch, while Meredith reflects on her therapy sessions and the dynamics of her relationship. They explore the journey of stopping drinking, the importance of support systems, and the need for self-care. ___...

  49. 236. Transcending the Trajiversary - Take it or Leave it Podcast - June 5, 2025

    This week on Take it or Leave it, Tiffany and Meredith dive into the whirlwind of Tiffany’s book launch ("A Clean Mess" hitting big on Amazon), swapping stories about addiction, and the messy glory of parenting. They laugh through cringe-worthy moments, tackle social media drama, and celebrate...

  50. 235. Smash/Marry/Ghost - Take it or Leave it Podcast - May 29, 2025

    In this episode of 'Take It or Leave It', Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins dive into personal experiences surrounding relationships, emotional intelligence, and parenting. They reflect on past relationships, the importance of asking for help, and the journey of self-discovery that often…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Being a parent is the toughest job on the planet. Nuff said. Join us each week for an hour where we will discuss all things marriage, motherhood, and everything in between. We will take live calls from real Moms across the globe and give our advice-ish answers to all of your burning parenting questions. Remember, you are not alone. We are here for you!

HOSTED BY

Meredith Masony + Tiffany Jenkins

Produced by Inside the Bowl Productions LLC

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Being a parent is the toughest job on the planet. Nuff said. Join us each week for an hour where we will discuss all things marriage, motherhood, and everything in between. We will take live calls from real Moms across the globe and give our advice-ish answers to all of your burning parenting...

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