This week on Mature(ish) Mommas, we sat down with Sara—foster mom, adoptive mom, and real-life angel in leggings.

Her story starts with a blended family and a dream to grow it… but a medical emergency changed everything. After undergoing a hysterectomy due to a massive tumor, Sara and her husband thought their chance at having more children was over—until they discovered the world of foster care.

When they met a one-month-old baby boy with no family and no visitors, she went to the hospital every day just to hold him. That love? It changed his life—and hers. Eventually, she brought him home, adopted him, and opened her heart (and home) even further.

Sara’s story is one of selfless love, resilience, and the kind of motherhood that transcends biology. You’ll cry, you’ll laugh, and you’ll walk away inspired.

#fostercare #adoption #fosterfamily #blendedfamily

Megan’s road to motherhood was anything but typical. After 14 years of trying, she finally conceived her miracle baby, Caston Cruz—but the journey didn’t stop there.

From being labeled a “geriatric pregnancy” to navigating gestational diabetes, every step brought new challenges. And when it came time to give birth, she found herself in a delivery process that felt more controlled by doctors than by her own choices.

In this episode, Megan opens up about what she wishes she had known, the struggles of advocating for herself, and the power of trusting your instincts.

Whether you’re pregnant, hoping to be, or just love a good birth story, this one is full of honesty, resilience, and the unexpected twists of bringing a baby into the world.

Motherhood is full of mess, mayhem, and moments that make you want to crawl into a hole—but if you can’t laugh at yourself, what’s the point?

In this episode, we go totally unfiltered, answering a series of “embarrassing” questions live on the show, with zero prep and a whole lot of giggles.

The takeaway? Don’t take yourself too seriously. Life is messy, hilarious, and way more fun when you learn to laugh through the chaos.

In this special 10th episode, we welcome our first-ever guest—and it’s a big one—Caley’s daughter, Kinzey!

She opens up about what it was like being raised by a mom who prioritized acceptance, individuality, and empowerment. From navigating an eating disorder and depression to how her faith played a crucial role in healing, Kinzey shares her journey with honesty and wisdom beyond her years.

We also dive into Misophonia (ever wanted to scream at the sound of chewing?), how it impacted her during Covid, and—most importantly—the parenting do’s and don’ts she wishes more moms and dads knew.

If you’ve ever wondered what your kids really think about how they’re being raised, this episode is an eye-opener!

Strong female friendships aren’t just good for the soul—they’re backed by science.

In today's episode we dive into how deep connections with other women boost oxytocin, lower stress, and keep us grounded through the chaos of motherhood.

But let’s be real: making and maintaining friendships isn’t as easy as it used to be. Between kids, schedules, and sheer exhaustion, how do we keep our circle strong?

We break down the three key ingredients every friendship needs—proximity, timing, and energy—as taught by Mel Robbins in The Let Them Theory, plus tips on making new connections as life evolves.

And yep, we’re giving you permission to let go of friendships that no longer serve you (guilt-free). Grab your mom drink of choice and let’s talk about the friendships we need, the ones we’ve lost, and how to build a support system that actually works.

Remember the days of riding bikes until the streetlights came on, making prank calls on landlines, and having zero clue what your friends were up to unless you knocked on their door?

In this episode, we’re diving into the Xennial experience—that sweet spot between Gen X and Millennials—where we grew up without the internet but adapted to it as adults.

We reminisce about the freedom, independence, and (honestly) questionable safety choices that shaped us.

Then, we shift gears to discuss The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt and how today’s kids are missing out on that unsupervised, real-world play that helped build resilience. Spoiler: It’s not great for them. But here’s the good news—you can give your kids that 80s and 90s experience, and we’re here to tell you how (without fully ditching your WiFi)

Ringing the bell doesn’t mean the battle is over—welcome to the wild world of chemo hangover. In this episode, we dive into what life looks like after Whitten John 💞💞 finished treatment, from trading in his beloved footie pajamas for real clothes to tackling separation anxiety and some next-level emotional regulation struggles (read: epic toddler meltdowns). But it’s not just him adjusting—we’re all figuring out what “normal” even means after years in survival mode.

And because it’s Mature(ish) Mommas, you know we’re keeping it real, raw, and a little ridiculous. There’s a Saint Paddy’s Day twist, plenty of laughs, and a peek into Caley’s next big step: facing her own trauma after years of being in go-mode.

Grab a green drink (or just something strong), and let’s talk about the messy, beautiful, and totally unexpected side of life after chemo.

Motherhood is a wild ride—but when life throws in a curveball like a rare cancer diagnosis, everything shifts.

In this episode, Megan interviews Caley about her journey as a chemo mom after her youngest son was diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis at just 18 months old.

Caley opens up about what it was really like to navigate hospitals, treatments, and the emotional rollercoaster of parenting through it all—while raising three other kids at the same time.

Through the hardest moments, she found strength in gratitude, using it to guide her family through the storm with as much light as possible.

It’s a raw, real, and ultimately uplifting conversation about resilience, perspective, and the power of choosing positivity, even when life feels anything but easy.