The Pudding Pals

What Holds Us Together: A Conversation on Friendship

This week, in our season finale, the Pals sit down with Nina Badzin (@dearninafriendship) for a powerful and heartfelt season finale all about the foundation of this entire podcast: friendship. From the messy, dramatic, hilarious, ride-or-die bonds that shaped us, to the complicated seasons when friendships shift, stretch, or fade, this episode dives deep into what it means to truly show up for one another. We open up about our own friendships, the highs, lows, misunderstandings, reconnections, and the kind of love that keeps us rooted through every chapter of life. Nina guides the conversation with warmth, wisdom, and real-talk honesty, helping us understand how friendship evolves, how to communicate better, and how to nurture the connections that matter most. Whether you’re celebrating your closest people or navigating a friendship crossroads, this episode offers clarity, comfort, and plenty of “OMG SAME” moments. In this episode of The Pudding Pals Podcast, we cover: • The different seasons of friendship • Why adult friendships feel so hard and so important • Navigating conflict and repair with the people you love • How friendships change in motherhood • Building community when life gets chaotic • Tools for strengthening and sustaining meaningful connections Hosts: Danielle Marco, Jordyn Siegel, Stephanie Golditch, Rachel Bunch, Ashley Dadon, Alexxa Corben, Staci Pearlman, Deanna Heller, Heather Frimmer  Guest: Nina Badzin | @dearninafriendship #FriendshipMatters #ThePuddingPalsPodcast #WomenSupportingWomen #FriendshipGoals #AdultFriendships #ConnectionAndCommunity #RealTalk #SeasonFinale Subscribe for weekly conversations that blend heart, humor, and honesty. YouTube: /@thepuddingpalspodcast Instagram: /thepuddingpalspodcast TikTok: /the.pudding.pals  Business Inquiries: thepuddingpalspodcast@gmail.com

Title: Navigating Grief: Healing, Hope, and the Stories That Shape Us

This week, the Pals sit down with Moira Khan (@griefspaneducation) for a heartfelt conversation about grief, from losing parents to letting go of relationships and learning how to move forward while honoring your emotions. To shed light on a topic so many struggle to talk about, the Pals open up about their own experiences with loss, the complicated layers of grief, and the reality that everyone’s journey looks different. Moira guides the conversation with compassion and clarity, helping us understand how to cope, communicate, and find connection in even the hardest seasons. Whether you’re grieving now or supporting someone who is, this episode offers comfort, community, and perspective. In this episode of The Pudding Pals Podcast, we cover: • Different types of grief and how they show up • Coping with the loss of parents • Navigating grief in relationships • Why everyone grieves differently and why that’s okay • Tools for healing and finding hope through grief  Hosts: Danielle Marco, Jordyn Siegel, Stephanie Golditch, Rachel Bunch, Ashley Dadon, Alexxa Corben Guest: Moira Khan | @griefspaneducation #GriefSupport #ThePuddingPalsPodcast #HealingJourney #MentalHealth #GriefEducation #LifeAfterLoss #EmotionalWellness #WomenSupportingWomen #CommunityAndConnection Subscribe for weekly conversations that blend heart, humor, and honesty. YouTube: /@thepuddingpalspodcast Instagram: /thepuddingpalspodcast  TikTok: /the.pudding.pals Business Inquiries: thepuddingpalspodcast@gmail.com

Botox, Blephs & Being Real: A Conversation with Dr. Matt Hershcovitch

The Pals sit down with Dr. Matt Hershcovitch, MD; double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and ENT (@facebydrh)…to talk about all things face. From facelifts and blepharoplasties (yep, Jordyn’s included!) to filler myths and what really works, Dr. Hershcovitch breaks it all down with honesty, humor, and expertise. Whether you’re curious about aging gracefully or just want the truth behind the trends, this episode has the answers you didn’t know you needed.  In this episode of The Pudding Pals Podcast, we cover: • When (and if) it’s time for a facelift • The truth about eyelid surgery (aka blepharoplasty) • Myths vs. reality of fillers and Botox • How to approach “aging well” • The rise of natural results and confidence at any age Hosts: Danielle Marco, Jordyn Siegel, Ashley Dadon  Guest: Dr. Matt Hershcovitch | @facebydrh #ThePuddingPalsPodcast #FaceByDrH #AgingGracefully #FaceliftFacts #Blepharoplasty #PlasticSurgeryTalk #RealTalkBeauty #ConfidenceAtAnyAge #WomenUnfiltered #PodcastForWomen Subscribe for weekly conversations that blend heart, humor, and honesty. YouTube: /@thepuddingpalspodcast  Instagram: /thepuddingpalspodcast TikTok: /the.pudding.pals  Business Inquiries: thepuddingpalspodcast@gmail.com

Pudding Pals and Kate Kripke - Wellness Through All Stages of Motherhood

The Pals sit down with Kate Kripke, psychotherapist, author, and founder of the Postpartum Wellness Center of Boulder, to talk about all things motherhood, anxiety, and the nervous system. From postpartum worries to everyday mom guilt, Kate helps us unpack why our kids’ emotions are often a reflection of our own because, as she explains, our children borrow our nervous systems.  Whether you’re in the thick of early motherhood or navigating big kid chaos, this conversation reminds us that taking care of ourselves is taking care of our kids.  In this episode of The Pudding Pals Podcast, we cover: • Why your child’s behavior might mirror your stress • What it means for kids to “borrow your nervous system” • How to regulate your emotions (and theirs) • Postpartum anxiety—does it ever really end? • Tools for finding calm in the chaos  Hosts: Danielle Marco, Jordyn Siegel, Stephanie Golditch, Heather Frimmer. Alexxa Corben   Guest: Kate Kripke | @katekripke #ThePuddingPalsPodcast #MotherhoodUnfiltered #MomLife #AnxiousMoms #PostpartumSupport #GentleParenting #EmotionalRegulation #MentalHealthMatters #ParentingPodcast #MomCommunity Subscribe for weekly conversations that blend heart, humor, and honesty. YouTube: /@thepuddingpalspodcast Instagram: /thepuddingpalspodcast  TikTok: /the.pudding.pals Business Inquiries: thepuddingpalspodcast@gmail.com

The Clinical Side of Breast Cancer: What Every Woman Should Know

This week, the Pals sit down with Dr. Amani Jambhekar to talk about the clinical side of breast cancer, from early detection to genetic testing and everything in between. To close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Pals dive into the importance of self-checks, routine screenings, and understanding your personal risk, with Dr. Jambhekar breaking down the facts in a way that’s empowering, informative, and easy to understand. Whether you’re navigating a diagnosis or just want to be proactive about your health, this episode is a must-listen.  In this episode of The Pudding Pals Podcast, we cover: • The importance of breast self-exams • What to know about routine screenings and mammograms • Genetic testing and understanding your risk • Advances in breast cancer treatment • How knowledge and prevention save lives  Hosts: Danielle Marco, Jordyn Siegel, Stephanie Golditch, Heather Frimmer, Ashley Dadon   Guest: Dr. Amani Jambhekar | @ajvictorymd (TikTok) #BreastCancerAwareness #ThePuddingPalsPodcast #WomensHealth #BreastCancerPrevention #GeneticTesting #EarlyDetection #Wellness #HealthJourney #Empowerment #WomenSupportingWomen Subscribe for weekly conversations that blend heart, humor, and honesty.  YouTube: /@thepuddingpalspodcast Instagram: /thepuddingpalspodcast  TikTok: /the.pudding.pals  Business Inquiries: thepuddingpalspodcast@gmail.com