The Unofficial Sister Podcast

April favorites are here. But first, a little rant. We talk about the word "influencer," why it still carries an eye-roll, and what we actually think about content creation, over-consumption, and social media fatigue. Then we get into what we've been loving this month: diamond drop earrings, a Covergirl lip stain that might beat Summer Fridays, freckle pens, Mahjong, red light therapy, eating out entirely too much in April, and Abby's case for letting go of the routine. Disney recap coming ASAP!!

We finally finish what we started, the last 15 things our parents taught us in 30 years of parenting. From eight-second hugs and global dinner nights to raising kids who don't need them in the most beautiful way, we wrap up a list we could have kept going forever. Then we bring on the guest you didn't know you needed: our 18-year-old little brother Davey. He answers your questions, shares what having sisters has meant to him, and tells us what girls should probably know about guys. An 18-year-old willingly going on his sisters' podcast.... honestly, we don't take that lightly.

Abby's baby didn't nap on schedule, so today it's just us. Meaning you and me (Emi). We recap Urban Hill (aka skillet rolls, sticky toffee pudding, and tears over a missing Polaroid) and my birthday wishes. We also talk earthquake anxiety, Taylor Swift Live from Paris, a quick health update, and the house rule we forgot last week. A little bit of everything, per usual, but in the best way.

In this episode, we're celebrating Emi's 30th birthday the best way we know how... sharing 30 lessons from our parents. From house rules on the wall to the time machine, birthday wishes, the family gala, and a clothes-sharing contract that was the result of one of our biggest fights ever. We cover the first 15 things our parents did that we're carrying into our own families. Part one of two!

Abby's out of town, so Andrew stepped. In this episode, we swap March favorites for something a little different: our five bucket list experiences. Andrew wants an African safari and to play St. Andrews in Scotland. Emi wants to take Nellie to Paris, attend cooking school in Ireland. Just as a teaser. There's also cinnamon rolls involved, a mini 10 at 10 example and of course, a listener question. Andrew promised to bring the energy. And for 9:30 pm on a Saturday, he tried his best.

March favorites are here. And we're covering a lot of ground. Abby shares her Costco pork carnitas hack that tastes like Cafe Rio, and we get into mouth tape, Coco & Eve self-tanner, hair routines (honest revies of the Olaplex No. 3 Plus!) and a little marriage ritual Andrew invented called 10 at 10. We also have thoughts on the Hannah Montana doc, some Bachelor Nation chaos, and Abby's very honest hot take on Chappell Roan. We end with something a little softer... Emi's journal thoughts on spring, seasons of life, and finally starting to catch her breath. Plus a listener question about the best and hardest parts of pregnancy.

A little life lately, a little deeper conversation, and a lot of sister tangents. We talk family traditions, mental spirals, beauty routines, and the trends we’ve been blind to over the years... all while navigating real life in the background, of course.

This episode starts with a haircut… that I (Emi) did not ask for. We catch up on life lately. A family trip, gas station snack debates, and nostalgic memories of Heelys and sparkly Toms. Abby opens up about postpartum body image and the complicated feelings that can come with summer and swimsuits, while Emi shares a recent mental spiral about the never-ending to-do list of motherhood. We also talk about Emi speaking at the American Heart Association Go Red For Women gala about heart failure caused by pregnancy and finally get to and introducing a new episode topic... motherhood hot takes.

In this episode, we finally bring on the third sister, Lizzie. We talk about what it’s like growing up as the middle child, how family dynamics shape who we become, and the ways sisterhood evolves as we get older. Lizzie shares her experience as a new nurse, thoughts (and a few funny stories) on relationships, and the lessons she’s learning about vulnerability and life in this current season of life.

Welcome to the first of at least 12 (Emi told Abby we are committing to at least one year of the podcast) monthly favorites episodes. Because that is what having sisters is all about, chit chatting about all your real favorites.

The real things getting us through this season. From health and wellness habits to beauty finds, nostalgic food cravings, TV shows, fashion inspiration, and small self-care rituals, we talk about what we’re loving lately. As always, there’s parenting chaos, sister stories, and reflections on growing up sprinkled in.