Soft vibes, real chaos. This episode dives into babysitter horror stories, everyday overwhelm, and those moments that make you question everything. From awkward situations to lessons learned the hard way, we’re sharing messy, relatable stories—plus listener submissions you won’t forget. Cozy, candid, and perfectly unhinged. Light a candle and listen 🎧🕯️

Today we’re settling in with a cozy, little women christmas kind of vibe  talking hair drama, mom life, the kids’ big feelings, and all the holiday chaos we’re trying to make magical. We’re sharing what we’re actually doing (and not doing) this year, the traditions that matter to us, the gifts we love, and the little moments that make December feel special. Grab a warm drink and sit by the tree with us,  this one feels like a slow, sister-y catch-up in the middle of the season. 🎄💕

In this episode of Built-In Besties, we’re celebrating the joy (and chaos) of raising our favorite little humans — the ones who come built in. From Halloween costumes that haven’t come off all month to late-afternoon kitchen dance parties, we’re talking about the magic of doing life with your kids, not just for them. We dive into the real stuff too — pregnancy emotions, mom guilt, why it suddenly feels easier (and why that makes us want another baby), and learning to listen when our kids talk. Plus, a little Taylor Swift, Olivia Dean, comfort creators, and cozy house ideas — because moms deserve comfort too.

We’ve officially made it through the chaos of summer and the moving boxes (mostly) have been unpacked… but everything is broken. In this kickoff-to-fall episode, we’re catching up on life lately — from Taylor Swift’s new album and joining the park moms book club (!!), to Jack suddenly WALKING like we don’t already have enough toddlers around here.

We’re sharing our weekend reset plans (hi Noah Kahan), reflecting on working mom burnout, and declaring a soft start to “Family 75 Hard” before daylight savings kicks our butts. Think of this episode as your seasonal pep talk: part catch-up, part cozy home & lifestyle reset, part “how are we even going to survive winter, girlies?

Grab your hot drink, put on your sweat set, and let’s reset together. 🍂✨

Look… sometimes you just gotta say McDonald’s is closed or that Spidey went to bed early. It’s called survival parenting 😂 We’re breaking down the funniest white lies we tell our kids,  the petty ones, the creative ones, and the ones we definitely swore we’d never say.

BUT heads-up… we do spill the tea on S - A - N - T - A at the very end, so maybe don’t blast this in the car with your little ones unless you’re ready for some big questions 🎅🤫

Remember all those things you said you’d never do as a mom? Same. In this episode, we’re talking about all the little ways motherhood has surprised us. From falling in love with a vacuum mop, to embracing fall routines and school drop-offs, to getting way too emotional over tiny bikes and big feelings. We're also reading your best "never thought I would" moments. Turns out, a lot of the things we thought would never be us... totally are. And honestly, we kind of love it.

It’s back-to-school season and the moms are thriving-ish! We’re celebrating the return of early bedtimes, quiet coffee, and not hearing “I’m bored” every 7 minutes. But let’s be real — we’re also crying into our mugs while labeling literally everything.

In this episode, we’re talking bittersweet drop-offs, first day feels, school lunch plans, and why one listener lovingly dubbed us “the unsuccessful podcast.” Plus, we’re sharing real mom tips like night-before prep, lunchbox hacks, and keeping it together (mostly).

The first trimester is a wild ride, and going through it for the fourth time comes with its own surprises. In this episode, Hailey is sharing the real, unfiltered truth about what it’s been like so far. From the symptoms that hit hard to the small things that are actually helping! Whether you’re brand new to pregnancy or deep in the journey, come hang out with me for some honest talk, a few laughs, and a reminder that you’re not alone.

The first trimester is a wild ride, and going through it for the fourth time comes with its own surprises. In this episode, Hailey is sharing the real, unfiltered truth about what it’s been like so far. From the symptoms that hit hard to the small things that are actually helping! Whether you’re brand new to pregnancy or deep in the journey, come hang out with me for some honest talk, a few laughs, and a reminder that you’re not alone.

From wipe warmers to wooden toy guilt, we’re calling out the mom propaganda we totally fell for—and laughing through it. This week we’re spilling the tea on the products, pressures, and Pinterest lies that had us in a chokehold. Think: neutral nurseries, $1K strollers, and why your diaper bag does not need to be leather. We’re getting real about what actually matters, what we’d do differently, and why changing your mind is a mom superpower.