This week, Caroline and Eva try to practice gratitude… and break down how appreciating everyday moments can actually improve your mental and physical health, strengthen your relationships, and even make the chaos of life feel a little lighter.​ Despite all those benefits, they admit that being grateful in marriage and parenting can sometimes feel so damn hard. Maybe the trick is lowering the bar—finding joy in the tiny wins, the almost-wins, and the “well, at least no one cried today” moments.​ If you can separate feeling overwhelmed from what’s actually good, there’s more joy hiding in your daily life than you think. If you need to learn to stop and actually smell the roses, this is your Thanksgiving episode.

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.

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Caroline and Eva discuss their growing frustration with today’s parenting expectations — from over-scheduling kids to using “gentle” language instead of real discipline. They miss the days when kids were allowed to be bored, independent, and a little feral … rather than constantly programmed. Maybe benign neglect wasn’t the worst strategy, and telling your kid to shut the f**k up once in a while won't cause any permanent damage.

Don’t worry, Eva and Caroline would never yell or curse at their kids… except when their kids deserve it. And studies show people who swear often have higher verbal and creative fluency. So who's the genius now? They ask the big question: Are we raising resilient, empathetic, independent humans, or over-coddled perfection projects who can’t think or do for themselves?

It’s time to rethink what kids actually need: boundaries, accountability, character … and a little less pressure to be future Harvard robots.

REFERENCES:

Mother.ly article:
https://www.mother.ly/news/viral-trending/why-modern-parenting-feels-impossible/

Retail Math link:
https://youtu.be/I_3kHURyv4I?si=KOnTInjV9GHN62O7

Dan Senor
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-me-back-with-dan-senor/id1539292794?i=1000734986142

Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/209281163

How to Dress Like a Gentleman — and Why
https://www.thefp.com/p/elliot-ackerman-how-to-dress-like-a-gentleman

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© 2025 Eva Heyman & Caroline Leventhal

From producing Good Morning America and The View to teaching at Stanford GSB, Allison knows what it means to reinvent yourself. In this episode, she joins Caroline and Eva for a candid conversation about motherhood, career pivots, and the power of authenticity. Allison opens up about surviving a life-altering car accident, enduring nine rounds of IVF, and rebuilding her career on her terms. They explore how to find purpose when life doesn’t go as planned, and why vulnerability might just be your greatest strength. If you’ve ever paused your career, questioned your path, or wondered how to start over, this episode is for you!

REFERENCES:

Allison Kluger
https://www.allisonkluger.com/

Nancy Friday's Book - My Secret Garden: Women's Sexual Fantasies
https://a.co/d/hfJ1a3a

Jaime Knopman
https://www.ccrmivf.com/ccrm-fertility-doctors/jaime-knopman/

Dan Siegal
https://drdansiegel.com/

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© 2025 Eva Heyman & Caroline Leventhal

Divorce lawyer Jill Spielberg has seen it all — and lived through more than most. She shares how many couples know before they marry, the real reason people get divorced (it’s not money or cheating), and why staying together “for the kids” isn’t always right. Jill also opens up about losing her husband, raising two kids alone, and finding love again. A raw and wise conversation about marriage, loss, and what it really takes to build a lasting partnership.

Key Takeaways:

• Why “staying together for the kids” may do more harm than good
• The real reason most couples end up divorcing — it’s not what you think
• How to model being a good person for your children
• The surprising ways Prenups can actually clarify what you want from marriage

About Jill Spielberg:

Jill Spielberg is a matrimonial and family law attorney based in New York City and Westchester. For over two decades, she’s guided clients through divorce, custody, and complex family matters with empathy, honesty, and perspective. Jill’s own story — surviving sudden loss and rediscovering love — has shaped her belief that even the hardest endings can lead to healing and growth.

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.

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© 2025 Eva Heyman & Caroline Leventhal

Eva and Caroline dive into the wild world of modern dating in New York City with the infamous Murray Hill Guy — the viral voice behind hilarious (and horrifying) dating app stories. From Hinge horror stories to catfishing, ghosting, and first-date politics, this episode is a crash course in NYC dating culture. And the biggest shock of all is how the rules of sex have completely changed. This episode is educational for all!

Murray Hill Guy Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murrayhillguy
• X: https://x.com/murrayhillguy1
• Substack: https://substack.com/@murrayhillguy

Other Resources Mentioned:

• The Mamdani dating story: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLfcby8MtTp/
• Zach Sage Fox: https://www.instagram.com/zach.sage
• Street Smart (with Zach Fox Sage): https://www.instagram.com/streetsmart
• Face 2 Face: https://www.instagram.com/datingface2face

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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.

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© 2025 Eva Heyman & Caroline Leventhal

Fresh off their Wall Street Journal feature, Eva and Caroline reflect on the experience and the growing challenges of getting the full story in today’s media landscape. They also sound the alarm about the NYC mayoral race and what’s at stake for the city’s future. The conversation dives into Islamophobia — what it is, how it’s used, and why it can silence important critique of extremist ideologies. It’s an unfiltered talk about identity, power, and why now more than ever, we need to listen, question, and — most importantly — vote. This episode will make you laugh, cry, and pray for an election miracle!

WSJ Article - New York’s Richest Ask ‘How Dare He?’ as Mamdani Closes In on City Hall: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/zohran-mamdani-new-york-city-wealthy-230722ac

Fix The City: Join Our Movement:
https://www.fixthecity.nyc/schedulingpage-event

New York City Ballot Request Portal:
https://share.google/eejhSyR7rr7qMCvU2
To be counted, your absentee ballot needs to be postmarked by Tuesday, November 4th.

• Mayor – Recommendation: Cuomo on the “Fight and Deliver” line

Rabbi Cosgrove sermon:
https://youtu.be/5hTC8PjBcEE

Douglas Murray's Islamophilia: A Very Metropolitan Malady
https://a.co/d/8UV0qBS

SaveNYC25 on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/savenyc25?igsh=MWE5aWt0bXhsMjBwcg==

Podcasts mentioned:

• Episode 12: How Qatar gets a free pass for Islamist radicalism, a conversation with Dr. Jonathan Schanzer
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-haviv-anything/id1794590850?i=1000705876873
• The Bright Line Between Good and Evil
  https://www.samharris.org/blog/the-bright-line-between-good-and-evil

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© 2025 Eva Heyman & Caroline Leventhal

Eva and Caroline sit down with therapist, lawyer, and author Lauren Tetenbaum, whose new book Millennial Menopause shines a light on one of life’s biggest transitions that no one seems to talk about: menopause.

Rather than feeling down about aging, Lauren offers practical advice and real solutions to help women feel better—and yes, sexier—as we trade tampons for hormone therapy. From “meno-bellies” and brain fog to SSRIs and HRT, Lauren keeps it real about what’s happening to our bodies and minds. As she puts it, “My collagen is waning, but my chutzpah grows.” Whether you’re already in menopause, trying to get pregnant, or just curious about what’s ahead, this episode will leave you informed, empowered, and maybe even a little excited about aging.

Lauren's Information:

• Book: Millennial Menopause https://www.amazon.com/Millennial-Menopause-Preparing-Perimenopause-Period/dp/1646048105
• Instagram: @thecounselaur https://www.instagram.com/thecounselaur/
• Website: https://thecounselaur.com/

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.

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© 2025 Eva Heyman & Caroline Leventhal

Caroline and Eva sit down with celebrity jeweler Rachie Shnay, whose Mazel collection became a symbol of modern Jewish pride after October 7th, 2023. Always a teacher and the granddaughter of four Holocaust survivors, Rachie shares her commitment to Judaism, the beauty and wisdom of its teachings, what it means to be a good person, and how to keep the memories and traditions alive for the next generation. Whether you come for the jewelry, Yiddish, or Jewish pride, this episode will leave you feeling inspired—and maybe even a little more grounded in who you are.

Rachie's Contact Information:

• Website: https://rachieshnay.com/
• Instagram: @rachieshnay

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.

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© 2025 Eva Heyman & Caroline Leventhal