Liz’s husband Jeff joins the pod for a conversation about grief, perspective, marriage, and why sometimes the hardest seasons of life change the way you choose to live. After losing both of his parents, Jeff shares how grief has shaped his outlook on life and taught him one of the biggest lessons: don’t wait for someday. As Liz and Jeff get ready to leave for their first trip to Europe together (Positano!) they talk about why they decided to finally take the trip, prioritizing their marriage in the chaos of raising a family, and making time for the things that are so easy to keep putting off. Because there will always be a reason to wait. The kids are young. Work is busy. It’s expensive. The timing isn’t perfect. But life doesn’t wait for the perfect time. This episode is about loss, love, marriage, perspective, and the reminder we could probably all use: take the trip, make the plans, prioritize the people you love, and don’t wait for someday to start living your life.

This week, we’re joined by Alexandria Hershman, a licensed clinical therapist, for an important conversation about maternal mental health, a topic that has been brought to the forefront as the Lindsay Clancy trial continues. Rather than focusing on the details of the trial itself, we’re using the conversation surrounding it as an opportunity to talk about the realities of postpartum mental health and the things we wish more women and families understood, while also sharing some of our own personal experiences. Allie helps us break down the differences between the baby blues, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, and postpartum psychosis, including the signs that partners, family members, and friends should know to look for. We talk about the important distinction between intrusive thoughts and command hallucinations, why some symptoms require immediate intervention, and how difficult it can be for the people closest to a new mom to recognize when something is seriously wrong. We also get into the role of medication and psychiatric care, the major gaps (that we have personally experienced) in the way women are screened and supported after giving birth, and one of the biggest barriers to getting help: the fear many mothers have that if they tell someone what they’re really thinking or experiencing, their children could be taken away. This is a conversation about education, awareness, advocacy, and creating a world where mothers feel safe enough to say, “Something isn’t right. I need help.” and the need for our partners to understand and step in immediately and proactively. If you're struggling right now, or want to set yourself up postpartum if you're currently pregnant, we cannot recommend Allie enough.  You can find her at: https://www.alexandriahershman.com/ and @alexandriahershman @allie_jaie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We kick things off by sharing our thoughts on the Lindsay Clancy trial and the latest developments before diving into a much more personal conversation. Libby is heading back to work after six months of maternity leave, and we’re talking honestly about the mix of emotions that comes with it—the excitement, the guilt, the anxiety, and the bittersweet reality of leaving your baby for the first time. We also chat about the new schedules, routines, and balancing act our families are about to settle into as this new chapter begins. To wrap things up, we obsess over Netflix’s I Will Find You - WATCH IT!

Libby is entering her “I just want to stay in my little family bubble” era. Between the kids, the house, the routines, and just… LIFE, she has officially reached the point where the thought of adding another social plan to the calendar feels absolutely exhausting. We also get into her feelings of heading back to work soon. We’re talking about that phase of motherhood where you genuinely love your friends, love seeing people, and still somehow want to cancel every single plan and be home in sweatpants by 6 PM. Is it burnout? Is it getting older? Is it motherhood? Or are we simply realizing that sometimes our favorite place to be is home with our people? Plus, we get into the guilt of saying no, feeling like you should be more social, and why protecting your peace might actually be the most social thing you can do right now.  Use code "BWC40" for 40% off your first order with Nutre Meals at www.gonutre.com

In this episode, Liz and Libby take you through a real day in their lives as two moms with two different looking summer schedules. Libby shares what a typical day looks like as a stay-at-home mom with baby Sonny while her two older boys spend their mornings at camp. From her morning coffee, packing up and out the door, to keeping a baby entertained, managing the house, and getting everyone through the bedtime routine, she gives a behind-the-scenes look at life at home with three boys. Liz shares her perspective as a working mom, balancing work, summer camp schedules, drop-offs, pick-ups, and everything in between. Together, they compare their routines, talk about the differences between being a stay-at-home mom (for the last 2 weeks of maternity leave) and a working mom during the summer. From coffee to camp, work to play, dinner to bedtime—this episode is a full, honest look at what a summer day really looks like for both us!

We chat about when kids are ready to play outside without parents, why we think too much time indoors and online can sometimes be more harmful than free play outside, and the age we would let a 6-year-old use a public bathroom alone (which naturally leads to a conversation about moms, dads, and taking opposite-gender kids into public restrooms). We also answer whether it's normal to argue more before family vacations (spoiler: yes!), why the mental load is at an all-time high before a trip, whether we're spending every weekend out or trying to save money, when we transitioned our toddlers into big-kid beds, and our kids' current favorite toys. We wrap things up by talking about Nintendo Switch, screen time, and Liz's experience introducing gaming to her son.

Before diving into the deep stuff, we're sharing the beauty products we're currently obsessed with (because moms deserve a little self-care, too!). Then we get into a conversation about modern parenting, from trying different parenting approaches to teaching our kids gratitude and the importance of giving them responsibilities from a young age. We also chat about why so many moms feel disconnected from their husbands during the summer when the kids are home full-time, and remind ourselves that none of us are alone in the chaos of raising little humans. We end the episode recapping Toy Story 5 - go see it!

We're talking all things summer plans!

We break down what peptides are, who they may help, and why they’re not the magic solution social media sometimes makes them out to be. Courtney shares her perspective on metabolic health, sustainable weight loss, GLP-1 medications, and how peptides can be a useful tool, but not the whole toolbox. We also dive into the importance of addressing root causes, building healthy habits, and what people should know before jumping on the latest wellness trend.

This week we’re diving into some hilarious (and surprisingly deep) “Would You Rather?” questions that every mom can relate to. From choosing between spotless houses and stress-free mornings to guaranteed date nights versus solo hotel getaways, we’re sharing our honest answers and the personal stories behind them. We also tackle some tougher questions about our kids’ futures, motherhood, and life’s hardest moments, leading to some unexpected conversations about grief, perspective, and why we’re trying to be more present in the everyday chaos.