The Progress Girls

Money can feel overwhelming, emotional, and confusing—but you’re not alone. This week, Whitney and Madison sit down with financial coach AJ from Beyond the Green Coaching (@BeyondtheGreencoaching) for an honest, judgment-free conversation about money. From mindset and budgeting to saving, debt, credit cards, homeownership, and navigating finances in relationships, AJ breaks down key concepts in a way that feels approachable and actionable.Whitney and Madison also share their experiences growing up without much financial literacy, the mistakes they’ve made, and what they’re still learning as they work toward their financial goals. Filled with vulnerability, laughter, and plenty of Progress Girls moments, this episode will leave you feeling empowered to take the next step—because financial wellness isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress.

This week, we’re catching up on everything. From the difference between a glimmer and a trigger to surviving school parent nights, we’re sharing what’s been living rent-free in our heads lately. We debrief Madison’s whirlwind 24-hour trip to Las Vegas to see Hilary Duff, Whitney’s dreamy 72 hours in Puglia, and Whitney’s ongoing battle to train her puppy.We also dive into Oprah’s recent conversation with Anthropic, our growing thoughts (and concerns) about AI, why we’re both trying to rein in our spending habits, and what Whitney is dreaming up for her 40th birthday next year. Equal parts therapy, travel, life updates, and brain rot—just the way we like it.

This week, we're breaking down why "I don't want this" isn't enough. The Black Coffee Theory is simple: what you focus on is what you keep attracting. In dating, friendships, work, and healing, many of us spend too much time trying to add sugar to situations that are just... black coffee.We also dive into Don't Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen and the idea that our suffering often doesn't come from life itself, but from the way we're thinking about it.Plus, Whitney discovers the world's most expensive pillow, we discuss why people may be changing their minds about Kyle from Summer House, and Madison shares why she had to turn down a pair of Chanel flats.

This week, The Progress Girls are joined by special guest Madeline Duneier, the woman behind State Fair Jewelry, and we are getting into the tea on lab-grown diamonds. Madeline went from Teen Vogue beauty assistant to launching her own jewelry brand in 2025, and she breaks down everything you actually need to know. We talk natural vs. lab-grown, why people still get weirdly judgey about it, and if anyone can actually tell the difference (spoiler: absolutely not without fancy equipment). We also get into status, value, dating culture, and the biggest misconceptions people still have about diamonds in general. Plus, the story of how Madison and Madeline met at a Hamptons trunk show—and why that convo totally changed Madison’s perspective. Basically: we laughed, we learned, and if you’ve ever wondered if lab-grown diamonds are actually that girl… this episode is for you.

This week we’re making progress on one of the messiest and loaded topics: divorce. Is divorce a failure… or sometimes the healthiest, most emotionally regulated decision you can make? We’re talking why people really get divorced, why some stay too long, when leaving makes sense, and when people might be walking away too fast. From therapy language and modern relationship pressure to the “stay or go” framework everyone needs, this episode is honest, nuanced, and a little spicy. Because progress isn’t staying or leaving—it’s knowing why you’re choosing either.

Reality TV meets real life. We’re joined by Chloe Tucker Caine for a behind-the-scenes look at visibility, identity, and building a life that actually feels good. From navigating the darker side of being in the public eye to her “progress over perfection” path into motherhood, real estate, and success, Chloe keeps it honest, funny, and highlights the power of consistency. Plus, Whitney takes a bold fashion risk (that Madison absolutely roasts), and we all reflect on how far we’ve come—from LA chaos to NYC moms and professionals… it’s a true Progress Girls reunion.

Today we’re talking all things Mother’s Day—expectations (keep them low, like basement level low), dream Mother’s Day fantasies, and the reality of what actually happens. Whitney shares simple ways to make the day feel good, whether you’re celebrating, overstimulated, avoiding everyone, or just trying to survive brunch. We also talk about what Mother’s Day can bring up if you’ve lost your mom or don’t have the relationship you wish you did. As always, we keep it honest, funny, slightly unhinged, and very Progress Girls-coded. This episode feels extra personal to both Whitney and Madison, with plenty of laughs and a few “are we okay?” moments. Basically: healing, humor, and managing expectations… with cute outfits.

We’re back from our vacations  and… obviously laughing about it. Whitney breaks down why vacations aren’t indulgent—they’re essential for getting your nervous system out of survival mode (think: better sleep, less reactivity, actual clarity). We talk about how stepping away helps you see patterns, make better decisions, and reconnect with yourself beyond the day-to-day chaos. And in peak Progress Girls fashion, Madison’s ongoing feud with a fake olive tree sends Whitney and Remy into a full hysterics. 

"Protect your energy” sounds cute—until you realize it actually requires changing your behavior. In this episode, we unpack the difference between aesthetic healing and real emotional boundaries: why you feel drained, why cutting people off is so hard, and what doing the work actually looks like in everyday life.Of course, we spend just as much time laughing as we do reflecting—so much so that we (unsurprisingly) run out of time. We also both watched the Manosphere doc on Netflix and share our thoughts on that. Plus, Madison opens up about a very big (okay… ballerina-sized) appointment she has coming up.

From Jen Shah to Summer House chaos, we’re breaking down why we’re so invested in strangers fighting, dating, and spiraling on TV. Is it entertainment… or emotional projection? We get into attachment wounds, safe chaos, and parasocial relationships—aka why it feels relaxing to watch absolute dysfunction. Because let’s be honest: reality TV didn’t create our issues… it just gave them a stage.Functional Health Doctor - Gabrielle Francis

This week we sit down with astrologer and Pilates instructor Eden Sky Orion—who somehow reads Whitney better than Whitney reads herself. We break down the Big Three, birth charts, and why Mercury in retrograde gets blamed for everything. Is astrology real insight or a helpful tool when you are stuck ? Either way… we’re listening, we’re laughing and we are learning!Follow Eden here 

Why do you spiral over a text… or disappear when things get real? We break down the four attachment styles and how they show up in dating, why you’re not crazy (just activated), and how to become more secure. Plus: Taylor Frankie Paul drama and we are still laughing over Madison’s eye eczema- even though at this point it’s starting to get concerning. Healing (not referring to Madison’s eye eczema ) isn’t finding the right person — it’s becoming one.

In this episode of The Progress Girls, Whitney and Madison dive into why millennials have gone from SnackWells and Lunchables to saunas, red light therapy, and green juices. They unpack the psychology behind the wellness obsession—control, health anxiety, and the pressure to optimize every aspect of life. Is this a genuine shift toward better health, or are we just managing anxiety in a more aesthetic way? The girls also share the wellness practices they actually love (and what’s worth skipping), while exploring how to tell the difference between self-care and control. Because sometimes anxiety just throws on a cute workout set, grabs a green juice, and calls itself wellness.

The Progress Girls welcome their second guest, Alexandra—holistic health coach and founder of Armur—to talk spring cleaning the less toxic way, from deodorant and water filters to the paper towel debate you didn’t know you needed. Whitney has a casual realization that she may be living in a low-key toxic environment… and possibly has Lyme disease, just another normal day over here. Alexandra breaks down greenwashing, the biggest product no’s, and three high-impact swaps you can make today—especially if you have kids. As always, we’re choosing progress over perfection: one swap, one awareness shift, one less toxin at a time. • IGENIX or GALAXY for Lyme • AirDoctor air purifier • Reverse osmosis water system • Aquatru- RO system counter top • Rorra water filter (Madison just got) • Branch Basics (code: ARMUR) • Koala Eco cleaning products • Truly Free cleaning products • Rowe Casa floor cleaner • PlantPaper (code ARMUR20) • Primally Pure deodorant • Agent Nateur deodorant (Madison’s favorite) • 360 Cookware • Xtrema cookware • RiseWell toothpaste (ARMUR (for 10%) • Revitin toothpaste

This week, we’re making progress on being powerful and panicked — CEO by day, “why did I send that?” by night.And when we say hot girl, we don’t mean body type or face card — we mean energy, self-awareness, emotional literacy, spiraling, regulating… and showing up anyway.We’re talking/laughing about Madison’s new dog, the worst adult birthday ever, rats and raccoons, drugs use and the truth about anxiety: it’s not weakness — it’s a nervous system that learned vigilance equals survival.

Whitney shows up to this episode fresh off a panic attack (because we’re honest here), but with Madison — and in-studio emotional support dog Alfredo — we somehow manage to laugh our way through it. We also unpack Madison’s Chanel birthday buys and the new FX show Love Story before getting into it: comparison.Because comparison isn’t just annoying — she’s strategic. We’re talking money, relationships, career, bodies, motherhood, and the sneakiest one of all: inner peace. Why does her engagement post sting? Why does someone else’s “soft life” make you question yours? Why does calm aesthetic feel like proof you’re failing? Through a therapy lens, we break down how comparison activates scarcity wounds, attachment insecurity, identity spirals, and good-enough fears. If you’ve been feeling behind, unsettled, or weirdly triggered by other people’s highlight reels, this episode is your reminder: comparison doesn’t mean you’re failing. It usually means you’re tired, uncertain, or craving reassurance. You’re not behind. You’re just measuring your real life against someone else’s edit.

If you’ve ever compared your behind-the-scenes to someone else’s highlight reel and wondered why you feel behind — this one is for you.We were sick, chaotic, in our feelings — and somehow still laughing. This week we unpack why “everyone is editing their life” and how editing doesn’t always mean lying — sometimes it means coping. From attachment styles online to comparison culture, and curated loneliness, we explore why we post what we post (and don’t). You’re not behind — you’re human in a filtered world.

Madison’s dog Alfredo joins as a “guest” to deliver hot takes (conceptually), while Whitney and Madison spiral through pop culture chaos—from Chappell Roan’s dress at the Grammys, to A$AP Rocky floating a NYC mayoral run, Real Housewives shakeups, and questionable celebrity news. Beneath the laughs, this episode gets real: motherhood, ambition, guilt, and the tension of loving your life while still wanting more. They unpack guilt vs. shame vs. conditioning, why ambition in mothers is labeled “selfish,” and the reframe we all need: guilt isn’t always a signal—sometimes it’s an echo. This one’s for moms, non-moms, and anyone navigating identity expansion without self-abandonment. You’re allowed to grow—and if this episode hits, congrats… you’re progressing, you little Progress Girl you!

Whitney and Madison laugh their way through a highly matcha-fueled episode (apologies in advance if things get chaotic). They cover pop culture chaos—from Kanye’s apology and Bieber Grammy buzz to Whitney’s all-time favorite crime fail—before shifting into a deeper (and very loosely defined) conversation on self-love, self-understanding, and why romantic love gets a little too much credit.In honor of Valentine’s Day, they unpack the many forms of love we actually need to feel whole and end by exposing their own love languages. Thoughtful, funny, and filled with laughter—consider this your Valentine’s Day episode, Progress Girls–style.

Whitney and Madison kick off their first-ever guest episode with the hard hitting news- unpacking the Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke split from Summer House and the latest Beckham family drama (including a dive into that posh wedding dance video).They’re joined by Katherine Rohland, licensed acupuncturist, Chinese medicine practitioner, fertility specialist, mom of two, and host of the Unlocking Fertility podcast. Katherine breaks down Eastern vs. Western medicine, common misconceptions about Chinese medicine, fertility trends, IVF through a Chinese medicine lens, and what she sees most in her practice.The episode also covers nervous system regulation, birth control, acupuncture for overall health, and practical at-home tips for women trying to conceive—plus listener questions on pressure points, preeclampsia, raw foods, and why Katherine hates ice. Educational, fun, with a touch of chaos!You can find information about Katherine and her practice here

Whitney and Madison drop a grounding bonus episode focused on nervous systems—not politics. They unpack why everything feels so intense, the difference between being informed vs. flooded, and why constant news can feel both soothing and anxiety-provoking. Whitney shares practical regulation tools, smarter boundaries around news, and perspective shifts to lower the emotional load. Madison brings the humor — and the influencer lens on existing online without spiraling. Calm, compassionate, and very Progress Girls.

Whitney and Madison get into their full daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly skincare regimens, sharing favorite products, realistic routines, and the life pillars that actually make a difference. They shift into pop culture territory with thoughts on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (season + reunion), the Mary Cosby documentary, Heated Rivalry, and Madison’s personal tragedy of not flying first class to the Hilary Duff show in Vegas. They debate the correct pronunciation of Timothée Chalamet, discuss his budding rap era, and Whitney casually drops the news that she adopted a new dog. Whitney’s Product List • Raw olive oil (Zoefull) — 1 tsp • Cleanser — iS Clinical Cleansing Complex • Vitamin C serum — 111SKIN Black Diamond Vitamin C Booster • Peptide serum — The Ordinary (peptide formula) • Moisturizer — The Cream by Augustinus Bader or Future 5 Mega Cream • SPF 50 (every single day — non-negotiable) — Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen (blurring) or Alastin HydraTint Pro Mineral SPF • Under-eye cream + lip SPF — Environ Skin Essentia Peptide Eye GelMadison's favorite brandsUBeauty: Code MADISONRAELinne: code MADISONRAE15 - their Balance Oil is her holy grailClearstem eye patches Biodance Face Sheets

This is our first episode recorded in the New Year, and it’s a fun one. We catch up on how our winter breaks went, Madison makes a dramatic case for going on antidepressants, and Whitney casually admits she’d consider being a surrogate… for one million dollars.The heart of the episode is dating—what we learned the hard way, the mistakes we hope our daughters can skip, and the red flags we wish we spotted sooner. We also take a nostalgic walk down memory lane, reminiscing (and name-dropping) our LA party girl years and the chaos that came with them.You can find Diana - who Madison loves to get all her treatments from here

A solo episode where Madison shares her birth story with Bear. It’s her third time doing this—and while she truly hates being pregnant, she loves giving birth. She walks through the day leading up to Bear’s very fast arrival, and weaves in her outlook on birth and motherhood along the way.

This episode is not about giving financial advice—we would never do that. Instead, we’re sharing the ideas, frameworks, and mindset shifts around money that we’ve personally found helpful along the way.We talk about two books that really shaped how we think about spending, saving, and our relationship with money: The Psychology of Money and The Art of Spending Money by Morgan Housel—both genuinely great reads.We also reflect on how we grew up with very little money and almost no financial literacy, how that shaped our early decisions, and how we slowly learned to think differently about finances as adults. If you’re interested in the Substack Madison mentions—her conversation with AJ from Beyond the Green—you can find that linked here.A quick note for anyone watching: Madison booked the wrong room for this recording, so please know this setup is very much not our vibe.

Aging is inevitable—and it’s not something to fear. In this episode, we talk about what it means to age intentionally (internally and externally), and why taking care of yourself now matters more than ever. Aging is a gift, and we want to treat it that way. We also have a full belly laugh over a TikTok lip reader, and Whitney shares about her old friend Snaggy.Tik Tok Lip ReaderMadison's Laser + beauty recWhitney's MIL Uptown Laser Guy

With the New Year fast approaching, we wanted to talk about something we truly practice and believe in: manifestation. We share what’s worked for us over the years, along with different methods and practices we love. Whitney shares a few tools she uses with her clients, and Madison shares her favorite New Year’s Eve activity. We hope everyone has an amazing start to 2026!

Holiday FOMO is real—and with the final two weeks of the year, we wanted to reflect on what this season brings up for us. In this episode, we talk about how we deal with the pressure to make everything feel “special,” why social media comparison hits extra hard right now, and how to come back to what actually feels good (even if that’s the ease of doing… nothing). Plus, we share a fun ChatGPT prompt you can use for a quick end-of-year reset.

Why is change so hard? We have an honest conversation about change verses comfort, how happiness is a choice and something you have to choose everyday, and how the only way to get to where you want to be is to get a little uncomfortable. Wherever you go there you are. And don’t worry—we definitely get a little lost in laughter along the way.

In our first video episode (!!) we talk about how we knew our husbands were “the one,” navigating toxic friendships, and why it’s so important to pay attention to how you feel around people. Whitney shares her perspective as a therapist, and Madison shares hers as a Pisces—because did you know she’s a Pisces?

Motherhood has shaped every version of who we are now, and in this episode we explore why. We share how our dogs trained us for early parenting, why Whitney draws a hard line on crying online, and what Madison learned from having two unmedicated births. We also get honest about emotional regulation, how we respond to our kids, and the non-negotiable standard we hold for dads—starting with their tone.

A candid, funny, and heartfelt conversation about how we got here — the growing pains and family chaos that shaped us and pushed us to want bigger lives. We also get into men doing Pilates, Madison’s psychedelic journey, and the very real world of making mom friends.

This week we cover wellness in all its forms—movement, manifestation, colonics, gay culture, and taking intentional breaks from the doom scroll. Wellness has become a huge pillar for both of us, and this episode explores how finding practices that actually ground you can transform the way you show up in your life.⁠Five Minute Journal ⁠⁠Sakara⁠ Code: MADISONRAE for 25% offColonics: ⁠Colon Therapy NYC⁠Wild Caught Fish Box: ⁠Vital Choice

Welcome to the very first episode of The Progress Girls! In this one, you’ll get to hear how we met, the parallels that connected us, and what makes us who we are. It’s full of laughter, storytelling, and honest conversation — the kind of chat you’d have with your closest friends.Please bear with us on the sound (we’re figuring it out as we go!), and thank you so much for listening. We can’t wait to grow and make progress with you.Follow along on Instagram @theprogressgirls