Listen, Here's the Thing

This week on Listen, Here’s the Thing, Katie and Meko are coming in hot and a little unfiltered. 

From Katie’s trip through the U.P. (yes, including the weed shops) to Meko’s Ann Arbor trip and Uncork for a Cure, it’s another Weekend Catch-Up you don’t want to miss. The gals dive into everything from the 13-year-old Egyptian true-crime shocker to what’s new in pop culture, like DWTS’s big “no elimination” flop, a Love Is Blind update, and which book-to-movie adaptations are driving readers wild. 

Then it gets real, who can we actually trust in the world of wellness influencers? Katie and Meko break down the rise and fall of scammy “gurus” like Belle Gibson and Brittany Dawn, exposing the toxic side of wellness culture, “digital quackery,” and why women over 40 are the industry’s favorite targets. 

And just when you think you’ve heard it all, the UnBiased Opinion of the Week drops: a woman in Scotland who faked an entire pregnancy and baby. Yes, you read that right. 

Finally, the ladies wrap up with their weekly favorites: 

Katie’s loving the Skinbetter Trio Lux 

Meko’s binging documentaries on scammers (shocker) 

Pour your coffee, your wine, or whatever keeps you sane, and settle in for another round of real talk, wild stories, and female friendship over 40. 

Get ready for one of our most powerful episodes yet! This week, Katie and Meko sit down with Naseem Rochette, author of The Unexpected Benefits of Being Run Over, to dive into her journey from tragedy to triumph. We explore how Naseem took a life-shattering event and turned it into her “Unbreakable” story of resilience, transformation, and purpose. 

You’ll hear about how her life has changed professionally, spiritually, and personally, since the accident. We dig into her writing process, her leadership evolution, and what it truly means to rise from the cracks instead of being defined by them. 

Of course, because this is Listen, Here’s the Thing, we wrap up in our signature style, spilling about reality TV juiciness, sharing real moments and hard lessons, and keeping it 100 with the gals 40+. Tune in for inspiration, tears, laughs, and always a splash of red wine  honesty. 

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This week on Listen, Here’s the Thing, Katie and Meko are back and catching up on all things midlife happenings, pop culture, and true crime obsession - with a side of canning apples and influencer swag bags.  

Weekend Catch-Up: 

Meko hit UofM Homecoming while Katie went full Little House on the Prairie - making applesauce, baking, and channeling her cozy-core era. They recap Love Is Blind Season 9, Dancing with the Stars (bye, Lauren from Fifth Harmony), and Katie’s latest Freida McFadden thriller, The Boyfriend. 

Oh My Gawd... We’re Influencers?! 

The ladies attended their first influencer event and are here to talk about their newfound love for the Michigan Farmer. It was like going on the best school field trip, but you get to come home with a great swag bag. 

True Crime Obsession : 

Why are women over 40 obsessed with true crime? Is crime really increasing, or just amplified by the internet? Katie and Meko dive into the wildest cases they can’t stop Googling - from Sonam Kshatriya to Ellen Greenberg - and what fuels our fascination. 

Reddit Hot Take: 

“My neighbor kept checking on me... so I gave his wife a reason to check on him.” 

Would you do the same? The internet’s favorite revenge story has us asking - when is petty justice actually just perfect? 

What We’re Loving: 

Meko’s new lip gloss obsession and Katie’s Dashing Diva Semi-Cure Gel Nail Kit - because true crime is better with a good mani.  

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Katie’s Nail Kit - https://www.target.com/p/dashing-diva-nail-art-glaze-starter-kit-pale-blush-32ct/-/A-89211536?clkid=0773b3a0N9d4611f096b167b8f5a281b2&cpng=PTID3&TCID=AFL-0773b3a0N9d4611f096b167b8f5a281b2&lnm=81938&afid=LTK&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0002 

Katie and Meko are back with all the laughs, hot takes, and midlife real talk you love. This week, the ladies dish on their quick New York getaway, what was planned vs. what actually happened, and the latest celebrity news, from Taylor Swift not being the Super Bowl Halftime Show, to Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman’s rumored split. Plus, their take on the Ryder Cup drama, Dancing with the Stars eliminations, and why Cory Feldman really didn’t stand a chance. 

Then it’s time for Reddit confessions, would you pick up your ex’s kid from school? The ladies weigh in, but they want to hear what you would do. 

The conversation turns deep with an Empty Nesting update: how life changes when the kids are out of the house, the pressure to start a “new chapter,” hobby fails, and handling that extra-quiet home when husbands travel. Real, raw, and totally relatable for every woman navigating this season of life. 

And of course, this week’s favorite finds and the Wine of the episode from Wine Spies 

✨ Meko’s take on the new iPhone update (love it… and hate it). 

✨ Katie’s obsession with the L’ANGE Hair Le Volume 65MM 2-in-1 styler. 

Pull up a glass of wine, settle in, and laugh along, it’s the perfect mix of pop culture, midlife motherhood, and women’s wellness over 40. 

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Katie and Meko are back with a weekend catch-up you don’t want to miss! Katie hit Ferris State for Homecoming while Meko kept busy with dinner dates and the Northwood Auto Show . From there, the ladies dive into everything they’ve been watching, bingeing Black Rabbit, getting hooked on The Girlfriend (this month’s book club pick), and revisiting the vibes of the Lilith Fair documentary. 

Of course, no episode is complete without fashion talk. What’s trending for women over 40 and why it matters. Then the spotlight shifts to the new Dancing With the Stars cast: predictions, hot takes, and who Katie already thinks is on the chopping block.  

And don’t skip out before the Wine of the Week breakdown, thanks to our friends at Wine Spies, because the only thing better than great gossip is sipping it with a great deal on wine. 

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This week Katie and Meko are back from their Up North Michigan adventures and sharing all the stories you didn’t know you needed. From surprise small-town fun to unexpected hiccups, nothing’s off-limits. 

Then, the ladies realize they completely missed the fact that the Emmy Awards even happened, but don’t worry, they’ve got plenty to say about the fashion that did make it to the red carpet. 

The conversation gets deeper as they reflect on parenting daughters transitioning into adulthood, navigating independence, boundaries, and what it really means to parent grown kids. 

And of course, it wouldn’t be Listen, Here’s the Thing without wrapping up with a new Favorite Thing: their latest obsession, Wine Spies , where hidden gems meet their glasses. 

Fun. Relatable. A little wine-fueled.  

Katie and Meko are back with a weekend recap and a few laughs before diving into the shows that have us glued to the couch. First up, more juicy details and wild opinions on Netflix’s , Unknown Number: High School Catfish. Then it’s time for some real talk as the ladies break down Hulu’s chilling documentary "Stalking Samantha", a story that sparks conversations every woman needs to hear about safety, awareness, and trusting your instincts.  

And of course, no episode is complete without a little wine talk, tune in to hear the scoop on what’s in our glasses this week and how we are living in our Empty Nest Era!

Katie and Meko are back, and this week is packed with everything from football to conspiracies (with a little wine in between). 

The ladies kick things off with college football’s opening weekend and share their own empty nester double date adventures in Birmingham, MI. From there, they dive deep into Netflix’s shocking new documentary Unknown Number: High School Catfish, breaking down the twists, turns, and the questions it leaves behind. 

That conversation sparks a bigger discussion on the conspiracies we can’t stop obsessing over, plus our favorite find of the week (because who doesn’t love a good recommendation?). And of course, no episode is complete without our wine pick of the week, pour a glass and join in. 

Whether you’re here for the laughs, the real talk, or the guilty-pleasure gossip, this episode has it all. 

Katie and Meko are back in the studio with another jam-packed episode covering everything from empty nest life to the wild world of pop culture. Katie and Meko are fresh off college drop-off while Meko just got back from Spain (and yes, losing her phone abroad was a saga). 

The ladies dig into Taylor Swift’s new album, her engagement, and the rumors she may headline the Super Bowl halftime show. Then it’s on to the messier side of reality TV, are Jax Taylor and Kim Zolciak really a thing, or just clickbait? Plus, how AI-fueled fake stories (like Carrie Underwood on The View) are making it harder to separate fact from fiction, but do the girls even have tips on how not to fall for them? 

On the binge-watch list: The Hunting Wives (wild), and the latest Blake vs. Justin documentaries (In Dispute on HBO Max: spoiler, not much new there).  

They also unpack the weather disaster at Burning Man 2025: dust storms, destroyed art, endless lines, and even hail in the desert. 

And of course, they wrap it all up with some real talk on perimenopause and menopause, because no matter what’s trending, midlife is always center stage. 

ENCORE EPISODE

This week, Katie and Meko are joined by the incredible nurse injectors from Glo Skin Spa in Midland, Michigan, and things get real about Botox, fillers, lasers, and the wild world of aesthetics. 💉✨

We’re talking:

The latest trends in anti-aging treatments

What actually works for women over 40

Why Botox parties in someone’s living room should never be a thing (Nip/Tuck, anyone?!)

Go-to procedures we swear by (and what we’d skip)

Whether you're curious about preventative injectables, looking to boost your glow, or just want the inside scoop from trusted pros—this episode is for you. Aging might be inevitable, but doing it with confidence (and a touch of filler) is the move.

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