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Holiday cards, family trips, screen time, and the illusion of “getting away.” In this episode, Caroline and Eva unpack why traveling with kids is really just a high-cost relocation—with elevated expectations and cortisol levels. You’re basically paying more to be annoyed somewhere else.

Add in NYC’s relentless pressure to leave town during every school break (Africa? Australia? Casual.), the mysterious phenomenon of dads suddenly having “work calls” on Christmas Day (what exactly are they doing—working for Santa?), and the miracle of your husband packing nothing yet somehow having everything he needs—while complaining that you overpacked.

They also dive into trends for 2026 (sneak peek: middle-aged women are having a moment, redefining beauty and style). You won’t want to miss this hilarious episode to kick off your new year mood.

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women podcast, parenting podcast, comedy podcast, family vacation, parenting humor, modern motherhood, screen time, midlife women, body image

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Chapters

00:00 Holiday Reflections and New Year Greetings

06:00 Cultural Trends and Language Evolution

12:00 Traveling with Family: Expectations vs. Reality

17:30 The Challenges of Family Vacations

25:00 The Digital Addiction Dilemma

32:00 Vacation Realities: The Extra Child

40:00 Fashion Faux Pas and Expectations

46:30 Reflections and Future Aspirations

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References

Year of the horse IG post https://www.instagram.com/p/DS5FGsUDsg6/?img_index=1

Seinfeld episode about sweatpants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0Hbu4Z4pGI

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We’re two New York City women talking candidly about the chaos of modern life, from relationships, parenting, working in and out of the home, to what it takes to stay semi-sane in a world that expects you to hold it all together and be #blessed.

We couldn’t find an honest and vulnerable conversation — so we started one! If you need a laugh, a cry, or just want to hear someone else admit their flaws and validate your crazy, you’re in the right place. Be ready to be… Unfiltered, Unafraid, and UnExpert.

Please follow, like, review, and share the podcast with your family and friends!

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Surgeon General Warning Disclaimer: We are self-prescribed unexperts, so if you have any real questions or need real advice, please call your nearest doctor.

© 2025 Eva Heyman & Caroline Leventhal

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College acceptance used to be simple: a letter in the mail and a proud—but private—celebration. Now? It’s a full-blown production. From merch-filled bed parties and Instagram “opening the email” videos to parents basking in congratulations like they’re the ones who aced the SATs, college admissions have officially entered the twilight zone.

Eva and Caroline unpack how the college process has become a multi-year pressure cooker—not just for kids, but for parents chasing validation, bragging rights, and the illusion of control. Who’s really applying to college? When did getting in become more important than what you’re getting? And how did higher education turn into a public performance?

If you have a teenager, survived the college admissions rat race, or are just watching this madness from the sidelines—this episode is for you.

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#HelicopterParents
#BedPartyCulture
#RaisingKids
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NOTES:

Old School with Shilo Brooks
https://open.spotify.com/show/6OBoyI46Gwuul2DUMVefjT?si=phTaRqnVQOOz1r1qAszHVg

We’re two New York City women talking candidly about the chaos of modern life, from relationships, parenting, working in and out of the home, to what it takes to stay semi-sane in a world that expects you to hold it all together and be #blessed.

We couldn’t find an honest and vulnerable conversation — so we started one! If you need a laugh, a cry, or just want to hear someone else admit their flaws and validate your crazy, you’re in the right place. Be ready to be… Unfiltered, Unafraid, and UnExpert.

Please follow, like, review, and share the podcast with your family and friends!

• Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micdandmedicated and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MicdMedicated/podcasts
• Subscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@micdandmedicated
• Check out our website: micdandmedicated.com

Surgeon General Warning Disclaimer: We are self-prescribed unexperts, so if you have any real questions or need real advice, please call your nearest doctor.

© 2025 Eva Heyman & Caroline Leventhal

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What happens when life doesn’t follow the plan — and you decide not to force it?

Caroline and Eva sit down with Danielle Frank, who pivoted from international film publicist at Miramax, to wine & spirits executive, to author of A Wine Lover’s Guide to Parenting — a satirical storybook about raising good humans (who are not whiny!) while drinking good wine.

Danielle always imagined becoming a mother, but life doesn’t always go according to plan. Rather than becoming a parent, she embraced her role as Aunt “Didi” to her nieces and nephews — and turned years of observing her sister, friends and other parents into sharp, funny, and surprisingly insightful advice on how not to raise assholes. As Danielle puts it:“Allow yourself to heed my advice & your kids will turn out fine. Because you don’t want your kid to end up as a bad grape on the vine.”

The conversation also goes deep into starting over, moving across the country, ignoring dating red flags, and learning how to own your independence. Plus, how deceiving Instagram is (and why #blessed means being miserable). And we had a good laugh when Eva discovered that calling Instagram “the gram” is, in fact, a thing. She thought “IG,” was the colloquial term for Instagram… which it's not! Oh how we love our intellectual Eva.

If you love strong, independent women, smart humor, honest conversations about non-traditional paths — and wine — this episode is for you. Merry Christmas and hope you have time to aerate over the holidays!!

Chapters

• Introduction and Danielle's Journey
• Humor in Parenting
• Entertainment Industry Insights
• Independence and Personal Growth
• Relationships and Life Lessons
• The Wine Lover's Guide to Parenting

Takeaways

• Danielle Frank shares her journey from New York to LA.
• The importance of humor in parenting and life.
• Danielle's experiences in the entertainment industry.
• The role of independence in personal growth.
• Challenges and insights from relationships.
• The concept of an adult children's book.
• Danielle's perspective on being an influential aunt.
• The parallels between wine and parenting.
• Navigating life changes and personal pivots.
• The value of self-awareness and personal happiness.

Reference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teIbh8hFQos&themeRefresh=1

https://www.amazon.com/Wine-Lovers-Guide-Parenting-management-eboo

We’re two New York City women talking candidly about the chaos of modern life, from relationships, parenting, working in and out of the home, to what it takes to stay semi-sane in a world that expects you to hold it all together and be #blessed.

We couldn’t find an honest and vulnerable conversation — so we started one! If you need a laugh, a cry, or just want to hear someone else admit their flaws and validate your crazy, you’re in the right place. Be ready to be… Unfiltered, Unafraid, and UnExpert.

Please follow, like, review, and share the podcast with your family and friends!

• Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micdandmedicated and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MicdMedicated/podcasts
• Subscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@micdandmedicated
• Check out our website: micdandmedicated.com

Surgeon General Warning Disclaimer: We are self-prescribed unexperts, so if you have any real questions or need real advice, please call your nearest doctor.

© 2025 Eva Heyman & Caroline Leventhal