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Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there—we see you!

Turns out, mom wasn’t blowing off your teenage BS when she said ‘be careful who you hang out with’ or ‘one day you’ll miss my nagging.’ This episode is for every grownup who finally gets it—plus the hilarious (and humbling) mom wisdom we still ignore.

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Who Should Listen

• Anyone who’s ever rolled their eyes at their mom… then realized she was right
• Parents currently losing the "just wear a jacket!" battle
• Humans who finally realize that "it is what it is" is actually profound

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What You Get In This Episode

1. Mom’s Most Valuable Lessons
   • "Clean a little every day" (we agree… in theory)
   • "Your coat should cover your skirt hem" (sorry, cropped jacket lovers)
   • "Don’t over-pluck your eyebrows" (elder millennials, we see you)
2. Deep Cuts from Reddit
   • Why driving in silence is peak adulthood
   • How "it’s not you, it’s them" applies to middle school and adulthood
   • The life-changing magic of a vertical file box or fire-proof envelope
3. Ariella’s Mom Wisdom
   • Italian-grandma-approved work/life boundaries ("If I’m clocked out, you’re dead to me.")
   • Why a perfect meal is one you have with someone else
4. Caitlin’s Favorite Momisms
   • "People are stupid" (it’s not mean, it’s statistical)
   • "Do not f* thyself"* (ancient wisdom, modern applications)
5. Your New Mantra
   • "They’re not anti-you—they’re pro-them." (road rage therapy, unlocked)

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Bios

Caitlin & Ariella: Second career starters, current chaos wranglers, and hosts who’ve accepted that mom usually knows best (but still won’t scrub floors on their knees).

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Sources

• Reddit/AskWomen: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskWomen/comments/1jl1gyk/whats_something_you_thought_was_stupid_as_a_girl/
• Ariella’s fireproof document pouch: Link on our Favorite Things page
• Vote for Caitlin! Women in Podcasting Awards: Vote here!

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