Holidays are supposed to be magical… but sometimes they bring out alllllll the emotions — from pure joy to the “why am I crying in Target again?” moments.

In this episode, we dive into how the holidays can trigger memories and trauma we didn’t even know we were holding onto.

Caley starts by sharing what she once believed was her worst Christmas ever — the year she wasn’t allowed to sneak-peek the presents under the tree. That tiny childhood heartbreak somehow overshadowed the truly hard Christmases that came later: bankruptcy, brain injury, and even the ones during Whitten’s chemo.

Megan opens up about some emotional weight she recently realized she’s been storing in her body for years. We go deeper talking about grief, holidays after loss, and giving ourselves grace through changing seasons. Every Christmas looks a little different — and doing our best is enough.

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Nothing says “real mom energy” like recording a Christmas episode from a hospital bed—ugly sweaters on, IV drip going, and still laughing through the chaos. Because parenting doesn’t pause… even on the hard days.

In this episode, we’re talking about simplifying gift-giving so the holidays actually feel meaningful again. We break down five practical tips that help you choose presence over presents, cut the pressure, and make Christmas easier on your mind, your wallet, and your time.

If you’ve ever felt the stress rise with every gift you think you “should” buy or every tradition you feel obligated to keep, this is your reminder that you are allowed to rewrite the rules.

You get to choose what matters. You get to make the season lighter. And you absolutely get to make December less exhausting.

Grab a cozy drink and come hang out with us for some honest talk and fresh perspective.

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This week the Mommas are serving up something delicious — a fresh take on Thanksgiving traditions. Megan LOVES the holiday (like… it’s her Super Bowl), but Caley and guest Sarah? Not exactly top five material. More like: get in, get stuffed, get out.

So we dive into what makes Thanksgiving magical for some, miserable for others, and why it’s okay to rewrite the rules. From honoring family traditions to tossing out the ones that make you want to fake a nap, we share practical, funny, and heartwarming ways to make the holiday feel more you.

Then we build our dream Friendsgiving from scratch — food, vibes, games, décor — giving listeners a full blueprint for a stress-free, joy-filled celebration.

If you’ve ever wished Thanksgiving came with an instruction manual (or an escape hatch), this episode is for you.

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