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We had one of the most AMAZING podcast episodes ever. Join us and listen in on what Laura Kincaid has to say about parenting through trauma. Laura K Kincaid is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who runs a small private practice outside of Boston. She received her dual Bachelor's Degrees in Psychology and Family Studies from Miami University of Ohio, and went on to complete her post graduate work at Washington University in St. Louis, earning her Master's in Social Work degree in 2005. Laura received specialized training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 2007 and served as the trainer for many years after that at her agency, teaching newer clinicians how to utilize this model in a complex population. She also completed a Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at Boston University in 2015. She is committed to providing compassionate and effective mental health support to her clients and specializes in all things Anxiety and Trauma, working across all ages. When not working, Laura enjoys spending time with her husband, two boys and her two adorable dogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So much going on with the holiday season almost here! This episode we talk teeth, holiday gifts, taxes and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things get deep and we also want to look at naked Australian lumberjacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When shit just keeps hitting the fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We get into some feels this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things get weird over here as usual as we talk about things Tik Tok suggests you stick up your bum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany and her kids came for a visit and Meredith remembered what it was like to have little kids. Meredith turned 43 and ate chinese food on the couch rather than go out because she is old and tired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Skinwalker and worms...How the hell did we get here?!?!?!?!?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Love languages, teaching kids to do chores, and small talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Haircuts, road rage, and so much more. Come hang out and listen to our antics while Tiffany looks for some Zen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith shares about the tough decision to cancel her tour to be home. Tiffany talks about the ups and downs she is encountering being a single parent and working. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith and Tiffany talk about the news reports discussing alien life and then get into the conversation surrounding the news cycle that is fed to us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith and TIffany talk about the missing Alabama woman and the resulting internet response on whether we should help or not. The questions is how do we not help? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

And we forgot to hit record. Sorry if the quality isn't up there, we had to use the audio from the video recording because one of use didn't record. We won't say who but it was one of us, with lips. Meredith shares her lip filler procedure and Tiffany shares her couch shopping experience - both were great examples of self-care and prove it can take any form. They then get into some stories about communication skills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany goes all in on some conspiracy talk. They hit shapeshifters, lizard people and circulating internet nonsense and stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Meredith and Tiffany visit some recently trending topics. Remember they are not experts on anything, but they are talking submersible, colleen ballinger and our favorite topic of true crime and bedtime. Cross your fingers and jump in to see how it goes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TIffany shares the scoop on her powerful video about the current status of her everyday life and Meredith and Dave recap their visit with Tiffany at her home. THe short version, when you know someone needs you, don't let them not accept your love and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany works to take charge of things domestically and with her business and projects. Follow up on future episodes after Meredith and Dave stop in to visit Tiffany and help her tackle her "list". Meredith recaps her first travel show of her tour and her new not BFF, because Tiffany owns that spot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany shares her end of school drama and how to deal with bullies. She then shares her sticker shock with the dentist and how to deal with business relationships if you're an empath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Struggling to find out how to move beyond the chaos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith and tiffany play a question game, but then everything turns up hemmorrhoids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith and Tiffany venture down the rabbit hole of being positive. Jump in and let's see how it goes with Tiffany's stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode Meredith and Tiffany talk over-stimulation (not in a fun way), it's sick season and Tiffany's natural conversational, mystery, choose your own adventure conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ultimate response form our kids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith and TIffany are in a tough stretch of life and it just keeps delivering. Luckily they have each other and you have them so everyone can commiserate and find some peace in knowing they are not alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith and Tiffany are back as we continue to work through the podcast issues. Tiffany shares a full circle moment back at her high school talking to the students. There have been so many things in the last few weeks, this episode is a mix of life events they want to share with you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith and Tiffany's weekly update on all the things going on. THe laundromat is almost here, Tiffany shares her cheer experience and they talk about the big changes in the air. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith and Tiffany share some struggles they are having with their children. Meredith opens up about some major changes in the household. Their message is to reinforce the idea that parent know their children and it is ok to parent them differently based on what they need. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grab an extra large cup of coffee for this extra long episode . . . We try to talk about other things but the UFO excitement draws us in. ENjoy some of the fun stories upfront. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith and Tiffany tak a left turn from their original topics (chores, cell phones and social media) and start discussing middle school transitions and birth order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith and Tiffany explore the latest trends in parenting for 2023 and have some questions. We hear Dear Abby's take on how to deal with our friend's children to save our relationships. Finally we look at the expectations around tipping for services or non-services, is it too much? Is it ever enough? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode Meredith and Tiffany get into the dilemma of dealing with toxic family members. Working to understand what toxic may actually mean and determining where our lines should be drawn. They then get into the kids chores conversation on how much we should teach them about chores. When does it turn from teaching to actually just doing? CLosing out the show they get into something they both struggle with in their own lives on how to be more present. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been a long year away from you, but Meredith and Tiffany are excited to be back at it for you. They appreciate your support throughout their time away and are looking forward to an exciting 2023 with you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith and Tiffany talk about covid hitting the Masony house and then dive in to some off the wall conspiracy theories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith & Tiffany were supposed to talk a conspiracy theories. Instead they take you through the random happenings of their lives. Enjoy the hodge-podge that is the collection of thoughts and experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The TikTok delivers again. Meredith and Tiffany are home after a long stretch of shows and working to get themselves connected back with you. Pop in the earbuds and hangout a bit, they have missed you dearly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith and Tiffany review the best the internet has to offer in this random time together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith and Tiffany have made no secret that podcasting is one of their favorite times of the week. They have been sad that it has been disrupted and jumped at their first opportunity to just sit and hangout with you guys. We are working to see what we can get together regularly, but for now here is this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We wanted to thank our listeners for the messages and well wishes while we have dealt with some very personal and family issues over the past few weeks. In addition to that the launch of the My Name Is Not Mom Comedy Tour has left us pretty tapped out. We were not prepared for the situation we found ourselves in and had to cut from something. Unfortunately it was the podcast even though it is our favorite hour of the week. We cannot promise regular episodes while we find our footing, but promise to remember your support and work to deliver what we can in the coming months. Hugs and kisses to you all and thank you, thank you, thank you for all of your support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the families in Miami that have been affected by this un-imanigable event. Mer and Tiffany discuss the Hero mom from the Miami condo collapse a Christian singer's satire song about modest being hottest and then a topic that speaks to the soul of mom's everywhere: Average Monday, Manic Panic Attack! You want to hear this last segment for sure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith and Tiffany explore the story of a down syndrome cheerleader being excluding form team photo. They they use their own experiences to discuss why women feel the need to explain themselves and their choices. Finally they review a story of a child getting into a bag of candy look alike edibles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sorry for the audio, we tried. We thought it would be fun to record an episode in the car while we drove. It was fun, but we couldn't record great audio for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith and Tiffany look at the kick butt olympic gymnast mom coming out of retirement almost 10 years later. In other ground breaking news, a psychologist puts out a PSA that if men did more chores they may see a little more sexy time. An important message to all moms who stress about the mess, know that it doesn't mean you're lazy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith and Tiffany look at pics of a high school yearbook where the female students were photoshopped without consent because their outfits were considered too provocative. They watch a viral Tik Tok about a PSA for leaving kids in cars as we enter into the hot months of summer. They then look into where the generational labels came form and why the new term Geriatric Millenial seems to be a thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special in studio guest, Jeba Pandian shares her real life 90 day fiancee experience with us and how it has shaped them in their decision making for their daughter. Tiffany shares her self healing journey as she works to get herself to a better place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The call in episodes are our most favorite episodes. Some of you have messaged that you don't like them, but honestly they are a favorite for us. We get a lot of messages about how strong we are, but many of you don't ever see the nights, days weeks of stress, struggle and tears and worse, isolation. Connecting and talking with you fills our souls like you wouldn't believe. We love you and thank you for indulging us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith and Tiffany recap their Mother's Day and highlight the differences of the stages they are in. They then discuss the mother daughter duo in trouble for rigging a homecoming queen election and discuss whether we should let our kids win. Finally, do we have a right to check out our kids electronics? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith & Tiffany have special guest Dena Blizzard (One Funny Mother) so they can all make a big announcement together. After the excitement the ladies chat about Tyrese and his girlfriends public shaving, hug/kiss children consent and the spanking parallel to abuse. Hope in and share in everyone's excitement over the announcement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith & Tiffany talk parenting topics with ned and Ariel from Baby Steps Podcast. The thruple, get into some conversation about fight, flight, faint or freeze and tossing bobcats to protect your family. What should you expect from your babysitter and hold them responsible for. Finally, Meredith shares her handsome dolphin check case and poses the question of "do you still"?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meredith & Tiffany explore the over-sexualization of girls after a dad's viral post that opens into a larger conversation. The ladies applaud JoJo Siwa and her announcement, and seek info to clarify the meaning. 2020 stole alot from us, 2021 is trying to bring them back. Summer Camps for kids are on the horizon and the excitement is thick. Finally, they explore the reality tv show that is coming soon, Magic Mike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices