Listen, Here's the Thing

Before the ladies take a little summer break, Katie and Meko are here to chat up current life happenings, from the calm, golf outings and baby showers, to the final stretch of prepping kids for college. The ladies get real about how they're handling this season of change. They dive into the latest health trends—GLP-1s, sauna blankets, red light therapy, and trending new fitness AI assisted workouts. 

It’s a mix of laughs, life transitions, and a little bit of science—because midlife is wild, and we’re just trying to stay upright. Catch all the updates and opinions before we head out to soak up the last drops of summer (and brace ourselves for empty nest life). 

It’s Katie’s birthday, and we’re celebrating Listen, Here’s the Thing style — with wine, wit, and one of Katie’s closest friends, Kristine Lang, joining the conversation. 

In this episode, we’re bringing the ultimate girls’ night energy as Kristine dives into her hottest takes on all things Bravo, the Zach Bryan and Brianna drama making headlines again, and whether she’s #TeamJustin or #TeamBlake (spoiler: opinions were flying). 

From pop culture debates to birthday laughs, it’s the ultimate hang with your favorite podcast besties — and this time, we brought backup. 

Katie and Meko are back with a weekend recap you didn’t know you needed. Meko’s suddenly a Wimbledon expert, Katie’s basically living at the barre studio, and somehow, we’re already shopping for dorm rooms and debating the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (is it really worth it this year?). 

Then things get deep—we’re talking A.I. and what it means for authenticity, creativity, and the jobs . Are robots really coming for us, or is there still room for the human touch? 

Don’t worry—we lighten it up with a round of hilarious listener comments to close it out. 

Come for the sale talk, stay for the big questions (and the laughs). 

We’re Back, Baby! Ask Your Big Sisters Anything 

After two weeks out of the studio, Katie and Meko are back—refreshed, a little unfiltered, and full of stories. Meko’s been jet-setting from Canada to Miami for family visits, while Katie has been fully embracing solo living (yes, there was wine… and maybe some online shopping). 

But we didn’t want to jump back in without YOU—so we asked, what do you want to know? And wow, did you deliver. 

This episode is all about answering your questions with our signature mix of honesty, humor, and life-after-40 realness. From letting go of people-pleasing to curfews and teen dating, from self-care that actually works to our most random pet peeves—we’re tackling it all. 

Because life’s better when you have a few big sisters to keep it real. 

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. 

Want to book an appointment with Taylor and Hayley..... 

www.glo-skinspa.com or call 1-989-465-7721

We’re bringing this one back because it’s just that good. In this episode, Katie and Meko sit down with their hilarious (and brutally honest) friend, Angeliquea Passaglia—author of Here Comes Menopause—to talk all things midlife, hormones, and not losing your damn mind in the process.

From hot flashes to weight gain to testosterone pellets (yes, really), nothing is off-limits. Angeliquea dishes on what actually helped, what was total BS, and how she stopped pouring energy into people who didn’t deserve it. Oh—and her husband Mike wrote a chapter too. We get into what it’s like on the other side of the hormonal hurricane, and how relationships survive when your estrogen’s on strike.

If you’re in the thick of it, bracing for impact, or frantically Googling “night sweats + rage + crying,” this one will make you laugh, nod, and feel way less alone.

Get the book:

📖 Buy on Amazon: amazon.com/Here-Comes-Menopause-Finding-Flashes/dp/B0F89DZZBQ/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

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This week, we're getting a little reflective (but still keeping it real) as we dive into the book Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters. From confidence to connection, we break down how our dads shaped the way we love, lead, and parent. 

Expect bold opinions, a few emotional moments, and of course—our signature humor. Whether your dad was your rock or your wild card, this episode is a reminder of the powerful impact fathers have on daughters long after childhood. 

Pour the wine or grab a tissue (maybe both)—we’re going there. 

In this episode, Katie and Meko dive deep into the evolving world of female friendships after 40. From long-distance besties to navigating shifting social circles, we're unpacking what it really means to stay connected when life is full of career changes, empty nests, and husbands who just don’t get the group chat. 

Pour the wine, text your group chat, and let’s talk friendship over 40.  

Katie’s back from CMA Fest, they are both trying to survive grad party season, and now they are unpacking everything women over 40 are really thinking about. From weight loss and supplements, meal planning fatigue, to the wild truth behind microdosing retreats (9 Perfect Strangers, anyone?)—we’ve got opinions. 

Katie and Meko also talk about empty nesting, marriage in midlife, starting over after being a stay-at-home mom, taking care of aging parents, and how your identity evolves when the kids are grown. 

If you’re navigating midlife transitions, curious about healthy aging, or just need relatable laughs, this one’s for you. 

Links from “Favorite Things” Segment 

Makeup: Laura Geller 

Hair Tool: Bio : Ionic  

This week, Katie’s packing her carry on (can’t believe she is not checking a bag) for CMA Fest (even though she has zero idea what she’s doing there) and racing back just in time for her daughter’s grad party. Meko just got back from Ohio where she was celebrating a friend’s daughter’s graduation, and suddenly realizing… we’ve come a long way since our 30s. 

From career shifts to body changes, relationships to real confidence, we’re diving into the things we wish we knew in that messy, magical, slightly chaotic decade. Whether you're in your 30s or looking back with us, consider this your unofficial guide to surviving—and thriving—through it. 

Pour a glass and join us for a little wisdom, a lot of laughs, and all the things nobody warned us about.