Dear Liz and Lauren

One Mom Is Pretending She’s Ready to Work Again… Another Dipped Into the College Fund

This week, we’re sharing two anonymous mom confessions that hit on something so many families quietly carry: guilt, pressure, and pretending we’re okay when we’re not. One stay-at-home mom says she keeps telling everyone she’s ready to go back to work, but deep down, she doesn’t want to leave this season of motherhood behind. Another mom admits that she and her husband have dipped into their children’s college fund while trying to stay afloat financially… and the guilt is eating at her. We’re talking about: stay-at-home mom guilt returning to work after kids financial stress in parenting parenting and money struggles feeling torn between identity, family, and survival If you’ve ever felt pressure to “have it together” while secretly struggling behind the scenes… this episode is for you. If you’ve got a confession or would like to ask our advice, click on our anonymous link: https://tinyurl.com/3uhpw58m [https://tinyurl.com/3uhpw58m] Real moms. Real talk. Zero credentials.

Finally Got Pregnant… So Why Am I So Unhappy? (+ Twins Panic)

This week’s confession: “I finally got pregnant… so why am I so unhappy?” And another mom wondering how she’s supposed to handle twins! In this “Mom Confessions” episode, we’re sharing two anonymous stories from first-time moms navigating pregnancy in very different ways. One mom is pregnant with twins and overwhelmed with fear about how she’s going to handle it all. Another struggled with fertility and is finally pregnant but is dealing with unexpected depression and struggles in her marriage, and hasn’t told anyone. We’re talking about: -pregnancy anxiety -fertility and finally conceiving -feeling unhappy while pregnant -marriage struggles during pregnancy If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, numb, or not how you thought you’d feel… you’re not alone. If you’ve got a confession or would like to ask our advice, click on our anonymous link: https://tinyurl.com/3uhpw58m https://tinyurl.com/3uhpw58m [https://tinyurl.com/3uhpw58m] Real moms. Real talk. Zero credentials.

Mom Confessions: Kids, Phones & Social Media + How to Delay Devices with The Digital Balance Project

Kids, phones, and social media… when is the right time? In this episode, we’re sharing a real mom confession about screen time struggles and talking with Alexis Rod, APRN, and Meghan Robinson, PT DPT, OMT from The Digital Balance Project about how to delay devices and build healthier digital habits. The Digital Balance Project is a nonprofit helping families navigate one of the hardest parts of modern parenting: screens, phones, and social media. We’re talking about what it actually looks like to delay devices, why it matters, and how to make realistic choices in a world where tech is everywhere (and let’s be honest… sometimes feels unavoidable). If you’ve ever questioned when your child should get a phone, felt pressure from other parents, or worried about what all this screen time is really doing… this episode is for you. Because we’re all just trying to figure this out without losing our minds (or handing over an iPhone at age 8). To learn more about The Digital Balance Project and to view their resources and workshops, click here: https://Thedigitalbalanceproject.com [https://thedigitalbalanceproject.com/] If you’ve got a confession or would like to ask our advice, click on our anonymous link: https://tinyurl.com/3uhpw58m Real moms. Real talk. Zero credentials.

Mom Confessions: Mom Burnout, Therapy Struggles & Emotional Affairs

Motherhood can feel overwhelming… and sometimes, it’s more than just being tired. In this Mom Confessions episode, we’re sharing two anonymous submissions that dive into burnout, identity loss, therapy, and complicated relationship dynamics. One mom opens up about feeling completely overwhelmed and like she’s lost herself, wanting to start therapy and wishing her husband would finally work through things he’s been avoiding. Another shares that after a year of couples therapy following her husband’s affair, she’s now found herself emotionally involved with someone else. We’re not here to fix it or give perfect answers, just to talk through the messy, complicated realities so many moms are quietly living. If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, disconnected from yourself, or unsure what your relationship even looks like anymore… you’re not alone. If you’ve got a confession or would like to ask our advice, click on our anonymous link: https://tinyurl.com/4uzvsct4 [https://tinyurl.com/4uzvsct4] Real moms. Real talk. Zero credentials.

Body Shaming Kids: Do You Say Something When It’s Not Your Place? | Unqualified Advice

We got a submission that made us stop and think… A family member keeps making comments about a child’s weight—and no one is saying anything. But here’s the question… Is it your place to step in if it’s not your child? In this episode of Dear Liz & Lauren, we’re giving our very unqualified advice on: Handling body shaming comments about kids Where the line is between “not your business” and “this isn’t okay” Protecting kids from harmful messages about body image Setting boundaries without blowing up the family dynamic Because sometimes staying quiet feels easier… but it doesn’t always feel right. And let’s be honest—these are the situations you can’t always talk about with people in your real life. If you’ve got a confession or would like to ask our advice, click on our anonymous link: https://tinyurl.com/4uzvsct4 [https://tinyurl.com/4uzvsct4] Real moms. Real talk. Zero credentials.