Somewhere in Between

This episode serves as a goal check-in point. In January, we set some pretty big goals, or, rather, we picked a singular word that describes how we aim to tackle the year. Our positive words ended up feeling a double-edge sword. Sometimes you can brute-force your goals into fruition, and other times you need to pivot so the "real" success can emerge. We both had some pretty kick-butt events happen throughout the year, which felt like a major goal derailment. But as we discuss our goals that went to the wayside, we discovered much deeper—and more positive—truths about achievement and still coming out a winner in the end. Give it a listen! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Alisha's handmade soap company using only pure ingredients and essential oils for scent. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blackburn_Co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Natalie's high-quality modern vinyl stickers for music lovers Follow Us On ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠!

We brought our husbands onto the podcast with us! What initially started as a guy vs. girl scenarios quickly transformed into us realizing that none of us fit the typical "mold." So, as always, this was more of a conversation between four friends where we laugh and cry and everything in between. Take a listen! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Alisha's handmade soap company using only pure ingredients and essential oils for scent. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Blackburn_Co⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Natalie's high-quality modern vinyl stickers for music lovers Follow Us On ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠!

The kids are all headed back to school, and it’s got us all in the feels! Like, we cry when we drop them off at school, and then we cry when they come home from school. So many emotions. Are we PTO/PTA moms? No way! Are we prepared with back-to-school shopping? Hardly! Hopefully you'll feel like you're among other mom friends with this episode. Follow Us On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Alisha's handmade soap company using only pure ingredients and essential oils for scent. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blackburn_Co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Natalie's high-quality modern vinyl stickers for music lovers

Of our many episodes we've recorded, this might be the most "fly on the wall" episode where you get to hear us just talk and laugh about all the things. This is an honest-to-goodness girl chat. Some weeks we're on fire and make really good points... and other weeks are, well, no rhyme or reason. It's a good day to laugh alongside us! Follow Us On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Alisha's handmade soap company using only pure ingredients and essential oils for scent. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blackburn_Co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Natalie's high-quality modern vinyl stickers for music lovers

Intuition is a very powerful guide in life, and we found it to heighten when we became moms. We talk about react to our kids when the goin' gets tough, choosing correctly when inundated with so many choices, and more! Follow Us On ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Alisha's handmade soap company using only pure ingredients and essential oils for scent. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blackburn_Co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Natalie's high-quality modern vinyl stickers for music lovers

Could you live a life without bras? Or setting an alarm clock? What about that freaking tooth fairy's bounty money? There are so many non-negotiable must-haves and must-not-haves in life, and you'll get to hear them all with us! We guarantee this episode will be the highlight of your day. Join in the discussion: What you could live without? And what you could never, ever live without? Follow Us On ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠! Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Alisha's handmade soap company using only pure ingredients and essential oils for scent. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Blackburn_Co⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Natalie's high-quality modern vinyl stickers for music lovers

Do you say, "Sounds good!" when, in fact, it does NOT sound good? Or respond back to someone's message in your head while forgetting to actually text them back? Or forget someone's name right after they introduced themselves? You're not alone! Join us as we discuss Bored Panda's list of quirky traits and see if you do any of these. After you open this list you will see that this website actually classifies these traits as toxic, but we're armchair professionals here and so we know these are actually quirky traits and not toxic. ;) Link: https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-toxic-traits/ Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠⁠⁠ - Alisha's handmade soap company using only pure ingredients and essential oils for scent. ⁠⁠⁠Blackburn_Co⁠⁠⁠ - Natalie's high-quality modern vinyl stickers for music lovers Follow Us On ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠!

There are countless things that can hold us back from becoming who we're truly meant to be. In this episode, we dive into how our ego—often misunderstood as just pride—can get in the way of our dreams and stop us from living life to the fullest. We explore how fear, low self-esteem, self-worth issues, and impostor syndrome all tie back to the ego. Join us for a friendly chat about overcoming these barriers and discover practical tips to live a more joyful, meaningful, and fulfilling life. Sponsors: ⁠⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠⁠ - Alisha's handmade soap company using only pure ingredients and essential oils for scent. ⁠⁠Blackburn_Co⁠⁠ - Natalie's high-quality modern vinyl stickers for music lovers Follow Us On ⁠Instagram⁠!

What would you do if you had a full 7 days to yourself? No making dinners, no work, no commitments, no taking kids to various appointments/practices. Just a free 7 days to do whatever YOU want to do. (And don't worry, we're not meaning anything bad like being unfaithful to your spouse or partner.) Indulge in your fantasies this week. Join us as we dream up the perfect week. We wonder if all moms will initially create the same fantasies—and then get a little crazier at the end! But if you could pack up (or not), visit anywhere you want, and do anything you'd like... what would that look like for you? Sponsors: ⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠ - Alisha's handmade soap company using only pure ingredients and essential oils for scent. ⁠Blackburn_Co⁠ - Natalie's high-quality modern vinyl stickers for music lovers Follow Us On Instagram!

Remaining optimistic isn't always easy, especially when everything around you feels like it's spiraling out of control. We have each had our own major ups and downs in life and have felt like things would never get better. Almost like life was meant to stay dark. But we have learned a few tricks along the way to help make life a little more enjoyable during those dark moments—and want to share those thoughts with you today! Be sure to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Sponsors: Cow Friend Soap - Alisha's handmade soap company using only pure ingredients and essential oils for scent. Blackburn_Co - Natalie's high-quality modern vinyl stickers for music lovers

It’s easy to start to only identify with our “roles” in life. We’re moms, wives, workers, daughters, etc. and while all of those things are GREAT, we’ve found that those things aren’t our whole identity. They can’t be. It can be hard to answer who we are outside of those things so join us as we discuss how to set some healthy boundaries and establish who we are as an individual. We laugh, cry and, as always, bring in the random;). Be sure to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

The last week of school was rough—but all is well again with Summer in full swing. In this episode we talk about what we have going on during the summer and go off, as per usual, on several fun tangents. Listen in for your week dose of laughs and real girl talk. What are your summer plans? Be sure to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

This week we talk about all the things that are not nearly as impressive now that we're adults. This includes fake eyelashes, Target, returning items to stores, Nutella, and much more! Join us for laughs and see how much you relate to our overrated list. Be sure to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠!

It's ok not to share the same opinions with your friends. In this episode, we discuss several topics that we share different viewpoints on. Join us for this fun ride and see which side of the coin you're on! Follow us on Instagram!

Do we have opinions or DO WE HAVE OPINIONS?! And they're not exactly popular opinions. We discuss everything from decor to movies to procrastination. We think you'll enjoy our hot takes! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠!

Dieting isn't just about counting calories and losing weight. It's much, much more. In some households, it's considered the "D word." And it's interesting how intertwined mental health and body image really are. Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠!

Rest assured, we are answering all the questions you didn't ask. You don't want to miss this one! We blindly ask each other questions to better understand each other, and also so you can get to know us better. And, true to form, we had a lot of discuss. Some was on the itinerary, most was not. But would you want it any other way? :) Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠!

Everyone has fears and phobias, ranging from rational to irrational. Oh you know, fears of smart people, drowning, kidnapping, and more! We discuss our extreme fears, as well as our extremely dumb fears! Join us as we share our experiences, laugh at our quirks, and perhaps even discover some deeper truths about ourselves along the way.

Ever get into a funk that you just can't shake? You know, where you're slightly down/grumpy/sad/mad for seemingly no reason. That was us during this episode. The "funk" mood is a mood found somewhere between a "normal mood" and a "depressed mood." We discuss what brings on these moods, what we do during these moods, ways to get out of the funk, and how these moods can actually be helpful. We'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram!

Listen in on this week's fun and lively episode where we brainstorm budget-friendly ideas that won't break the bank. We've got creative tips for kids, couples, families, and friend groups, guaranteed to make your summer memorable without draining your wallet. While we might veer off on a few delightful tangents, we promise you'll have a blast with us as we share our favorite affordable activities and adventures. Don't miss out on the fun–tune in and start planning your budget-friendly summer today! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! SPONSOR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Handmade soap with all-natural ingredients and scented with essential oils. Use code COW10 for 10% off your first order.

Our husbands join in on this week’s episode! We—Natalie & Jon, and Alisha & Paul—ask the other couple how they would handle being put in awkward situations. These are all blind-reaction style, so the other couple didn’t know what they were going to be asked beforehand. And no, these aren’t just the typical questions, but they are fun and out there, guaranteed to make you laugh! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

There is some level of satisfaction when you get away with something you know you probably shouldn’t. And no, we’re not talking about anything egregious or against our own—or society’s— moral code. But rather, these are things we tried to get away with and ended up getting caught instead!  You know, like sledding on your roommate’s baking sheets, spilled chili at a chili cook-off party, police responding to a possible bank robbery, cutting siblings’ hair, and so much more! The result of getting caught was far more embarrassing than any formal punishment. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! SPONSOR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Handmade soap with all-natural ingredients and scented with essential oils. Use code COW10 for 10% off your first order.

Do actions come before motivation, or does motivation come before action? Although this question might seem trivial, exploring it could reveal insights into how you approach new tasks and achieve them. It's crucial to understand the source of our internal drive: does motivation arise from tackling tasks and reaching goals, or do you require full motivation before taking action? Natalie and Alisha initially had differing views, but they discover that it's not necessarily a clear-cut "either/or" situation. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠! SPONSOR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Handmade soap with all-natural ingredients and scented with essential oils. Use code COW10 for 10% off your first order.

Why is it so difficult to make friends as an adult? The very idea of putting yourself out there feels overwhelming as we age, so we'd rather settle in for the night with a nice show on Netflix.  Wouldn't it be nice to revert back to the ease of childhood friendships? Your mom sets up a playdate and wham! You have a friend! Or your teacher assigns you to a certain table and boom! New friends! Adults don't always have that luxury, so we explore why that is and what to do about it so we're not alone in the world. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Whether it's your best friend or a "Karen," you've encountered someone whose viewpoint is different than your own. It's natural. And it's normal. But what sets each situation apart is how you respond to these differences. In this episode, we discuss ways to navigate differences in relationships that we value and cherish—because, ultimately, we want to make sure the friendships remain intact. We have some pretty fun and touching examples from our own lives, as well as from other people. Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠! SPONSOR: ⁠⁠⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠⁠⁠ | Handmade soap with all-natural ingredients and scented with essential oils. Use code COW10 for 10% off your first order.

Love notes to boyfriends, terrible college admission essay, date rejection, unrecognized bullies, and more. We read through diary entries that are funny, insightful, painful, and raw. Follow on ⁠Instagram⁠ to see pictures of our diaries! Have you ever read through your childhood diary as an adult? It's fun to see how much you've matured, but also amazing how much your childhood directly impacts you as an adult. We unpack a lot in the episode, and we think you will find yourself feeling a lot of the same emotions we felt as we went through our diaries. Pro Tip: Reading through your diary can be slightly unpredictable, which is why we advise you be in a healthy, stable mindset, or have a friend with whom you can be vulnerable. We're posting portions of our diary on ⁠Instagram⁠! SPONSOR: ⁠⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠⁠ | Handmade soap with all-natural ingredients and scented with essential oils. Use code COW10 for 10% off your first order.

Some advice is meant never to be shared, and there is good reason for that. Either it is unhelpful, rude, or flat out wrong. In this episode, we explore true advice we've received throughout the years. Some we followed and learned it was poor advice; others we knew it was a major no-go from the start. Care to share unhelpful advice you've received? Join us on Instagram!

Money is always a hot topic of debate. Are we here to debate? No. But we are here to sympathize and talk about sage money advice, as well as unsavory advice—we're looking at you, Dave Ramsey.

How are your New Year resolutions coming along? We found an AMAZING Instagram account that gives a daily check-off list to decluttering so you're not scrambling and overwhelmed with what to do next. Here's the "Homes That Heal" declutter challenge from AshleyRoseReeves Also, what has helped, beyond this sheet, is having a friend that will go along the journey with you. Send each other your before pictures in a space (i.e. your kitchen) and then clean, clean, clean! It will feel extra nice when you send that after picture. You've got this!

Being an adult isn't always easy. In fact, it's fair to say that adulting is HARD! Wouldn't it be nice to have someone else care for us and make all of life's difficult decisions for us? We're not exactly ranting in this episode, but we're not exactly the most polished and put together, either. Just floating somewhere in between. :)

If you have a child with a strong will, you'll likely agree it's not always easy. Determination is something we value greatly in adults— but why is it so frowned down upon with children? For starters, we just want the freaking dinner table set so we can eat at 5pm and not 8pm! But rather than fighting back and breaking our children's wills on every issue, we discuss ideas on raising, supporting, and redirecting these kiddos so they can grow into the determined and confident adults they were meant to be. This episode—at least for us—is thought provoking and helped us to shift out of some old mindsets that are not longer serving us. Our goal is to lift all of our listeners and to NEVER shame! So listen away without any fears that you're not doing or being enough. It takes a village! We're here for you!!

We tackle the fine line between embracing technology and staying present at home. We spill tips on balancing quality time with the kiddos, managing online businesses on our phones, and avoiding tech overload. Screentime Stats: https://explodingtopics.com/blog/screen-time-stats#

Natalie & Alisha talk about their highlights and low(lights) of 2023. It was one heck of a year! But now that we're reigning in 2024, we have some goals in mind. Some of our original goals, we're discovering, serve as the vessel to our overall goal with the year. Maybe your goals are similar? SPONSOR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Handmade soap with all-natural ingredients and scented with essential oils. Use code COW10 for 10% off your first order.

There's a delicate balance between setting healthy and unhealthy goals, which we discuss in this episode. Natalie discovered a neat and simplified way of establishing healthy resolutions. Join us as we pinpoint goals that will serve and enrich our lives this upcoming year. SPONSOR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Handmade soap with all-natural ingredients and scented with essential oils. Use code COW10 for 10% off your first order.

Not that kind of climax! We're talking about the kind with a BIG Christmas tree and all the excitement surrounding that one special moment. CHRISTMAS! Join Natalie and Alisha talk about Christmas traditions that are cherished and the ones we'd be willing to ditch forever. Let us know which traditions you'd ditch if you could!

Who does the holiday shopping? You or your spouse? We'll discuss some of the most popular movies that you may not find to be popular. On top of Christmas bustling, we've been busy with some really fun things lately! Here's an update on some of our exciting happenings. SPONSOR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Handmade soap with all-natural ingredients and scented with essential oils. Use code COW10 for 10% off your first order.

Kids are great...but sometimes they make us, their moms, look bad! In this episode, we dive into the wild—and untrue!—things our kids have said and done that painted us out to be bad moms. And, you'll never believe why the police had to investigate Natalie! We figure when our own kids grow up and get married, we'll make up and share some outlandish things about their childhood that may or may not be true! Karma, baby! SPONSOR: ⁠⁠⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠⁠⁠ | Handmade soap with all-natural ingredients and scented with essential oils. Use code COW10 for 10% off your first order.

Get to know your host, Alisha! No holds barred with her embarrassing story at the end of this episode. Hospital staff even walked out. :) SPONSOR: ⁠⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠⁠ | Handmade soap with all-natural ingredients and scented with essential oils. Use code COW10 for 10% off your first order.

Sometimes Thanksgiving brings families together for yelling matches, food poisoning, and roadkill dinner. And you’re left thankful when Thanksgiving is OVER!  There are major no-go topics around at dinnertime that may (or may not) result in punched holes in the walls. We discuss memorable Thanksgiving dinners from our own history, as well as memorable holidays from other online friends. SPONSOR: ⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠ | Handmade soap with all-natural ingredients and scented with essential oils. Use code COW10 for 10% off your first order.

Get to know your host, Natalie! Listen until the end where she reveals her most embarrassing moment! And it's a doozie. :) When you meet Natalie, you'll want to be her friend. She's everything a friend should be, and talented beyond measure. SPONSOR: ⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠ | Handmade soap with all-natural ingredients and scented with essential oils. Use code COW10 for 10% off your first order.

Join us on an exhilarating ride as we reveal our wildest superhero dreams – and those powers that make us absolutely cringe and run in the opposite direction. But the real magic unfolds when we share our lack of control with laughing during highly-inappropriate moments. Apparently we awkward laugh at the worst times imaginable. This episode is a non-stop rollercoaster through a world of dreams and laughter that's sure to tickle your funny bone and resonate with your inner superhero. Prepared to be entertained, uplifted—and left uncertain about Natalie and Alisha's judgement. SPONSOR: ⁠⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠⁠ | Handmade soap with all-natural ingredients and scented with essential oils. Use code COW10 for 10% off your first order.

Join us as we navigate the delicate balance between friendship and spousal trust. We're diving deep into the age-old question: When someone tells you something in confidence, should you share it with your spouse or keep it locked away like a treasure chest? We'll share personal anecdotes, ethical considerations, and practical advice to help you find your way in this labyrinth of secrets. And as a delightful bonus, get ready to laugh your broomsticks off with our fun Halloween joke segment! It's a spooky and thought-provoking journey through the in-betweens of life you won't want to miss. SPONSOR: ⁠Cow Friend Soap⁠ | Handmade soap with all-natural ingredients and scented with essential oils. Use code COW10 for 10% off your first order.