Cat & Nat Unfiltered

We sat down with The Tea: The Talk author Alicia Crespin for an open and honest conversation about navigating those tricky—and often awkward—moments with our kids. From puberty to relationships to the curveball questions that leave us speechless, Alicia shares practical advice on approaching “the talk” with confidence. The Tea: The Talk is more than just a parenting guide—it’s a powerful collection of stories from over 30 women, sp...

Snorers, we need to talk. This week’s conundrum: do you wake up the human chainsaw beside you, or just lie there listening to your dreams get stolen? People who snore don’t even know they’re doing it. And why do they get so defensive when you say they did? Are we actually doomed to a lifetime of sleepless nights? Give us all of your tips and tricks if you sleep (aka don't sleep) beside a snorer. 

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We’re diving into a hot topic sparked by Kim Kardashian—she says her kids won’t be doing homework after a full school day. Eight hours in class feels like enough, which has us wondering if the whole school system might be a little archaic. Teachers, we want you to weigh in—do kids really need to be doing homework? And on the topic of homework, how many of you are really doing your kids homework??

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In this repeat episode we are back wtih a Cat & Nat parenting dilemma! Nat’s facing a question so tricky, we hope none of you ever have to deal with it. And we’re stumped. That’s why we’re turning to you—what would you tell your teen to do if they were in this situation?

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We are back with new Friday episodes and we are kicking it off with a good one! We’re talking about the absolute chaos of kids’ sports—and your submissions did not disappoint! We had no idea the drama could be this real! Big personalities clashing, travel stress, rules, rivalries, and parents living out their own dreams through their kids. The stakes are high but the drama is even higher!

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Back to school is basically a mom’s New Year—and we’re so excited to kick it off with you. We’re talking “out of town confidence” (our favorite on-the-road alter ego), how the way you love someone and the way they love you back isn’t always the same, and the truth about raising teens (we’ve never met one that isn’t at least a little angsty or anxious). Nobody feels like a million bucks every day, nobody has it all together—and if t...

We’re neck-deep in perimenopause over here so we had a lot of questions for our expert! Jenn Pike is a Medical Exercise Specialist and Functionally Integrative Diagnostic Nutritionist specializing in women’s health, fitness, and hormones, as well as the best-selling author of The Simplicity Project, The Simplicity Kitchen, and The Simplicity Body. Jenn is the fierce founder of The Perimenopause Project, Synced, and The Audacious Wo...

When we got married, we were young, in love, and willing to bend a little to make it all work. But now—with some life experience under our belts and peri-menopause playing havoc with our hormones—we have to ask ourselves: Would we do it all again, knowing what we know now? In this repeat episode, Nat gets real about one of the biggest compromises in her marriage—something Mark let slide that seemed small at the time, but looking ba...

This year is going to be an emotional one. One of our kids is finishing their last year of high school before heading off to university—which means campus tours, big decisions, and all the feelings that come with it. Teenagehood looks so different now compared to when we were growing up. We were the generation of fun with endless parties, no check-ins, and parents who had no clue where we were most of the time. That secrecy was par...

As we watch so many of you pack your teens off for university we felt it was the perfect time to bring back this epside! As Dean at Stanford, Julie Lythcott-Haims witnessed firsthand the toll that overparenting takes—students who were anxious, depressed, and unprepared to handle life when things didn’t go their way. In this interview, she offers a powerful alternative: a path to raising kids who are truly self-sufficient. Julie is ...

This week’s episode is a repeat of one of your favorites—and for good reason. Fridays are reserved for the fun stuff, and this one delivers! We’re talking wild (and wacky) hookup stories—plus proof that there really is someone out there for everyone, even those who find themselves oddly charmed by sexy talk… in a Yoda voice. Whether you’re here for the laughs or just to feel a little better about your own dating history, we’ve got ...

Cat did something small that turned out to be life changing! Sometimes the tiniest decisions can feel like the biggest shifts. So often we say “no” because it’s the rule, it’s the norm, it’s just the way things are done. But we get to make our own rules. And in the process, Cat had one of those “oh wow, I feel like a grown-up” moments. It really is the little things that matter. 

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A new generation of parents is waking up to how damaging social media can be for their teens’ body image. But when used thoughtfully, it can also become a tool for body confidence and empowerment. Dr. Samantha DeCaro, PsyD—Director of Clinical Outreach and Education at The Renfrew Center—joins us to unpack how social media shapes teens’ self-image. She shares practical tips on recognizing red flags for disordered eating, fostering ...

Menopause research is (finally) getting the attention it deserves. In this repeat episode we dive into an old article on reviving your sex drive in perimenopause and share our take. Our grandmas didn’t have hormone therapy, libido boosters, or fancy lubes… so did they just suffer in silence, or were they onto something we don’t know? We explore the options and share our thoughts. Disclaimer: In another life, we totally would have b...

Nat took Taylor and Olivia on their very first Canadian university tour and it wasn’t love at first sight. But now expectations are set, and we will be ready for round two with a clearer picture of what matters most. When you’re looking at schools, the curriculum can be amazing, but if the community isn’t the right fit, it can make the whole experience harder than it needs to be. Ask people why they chose the school, go to open hou...

We’re bringing back this episode just in time for back-to-school. Our teens have grown up in a world where Snapchat has always been a thing, and there’s this whole secret set of rules no adult ever agreed to—let alone understands. So what’s the move? Taking their phone away isn’t it. Because like it or not, that little screen is their wallet, their bus pass, and their “call for help” button. It’s messy, it’s exhausting, and we’re o...

In this repeat episode we’re getting into the big convos couples should have before moving in, getting married, or signing on for forever. What actually matters—and what’s maybe a little overrated. Did we have all those talks? Probably not. But we’re sharing what we did cover, what we skipped entirely, and whether any of it even mattered in the end.

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We’re talking about what it’s really like to live in an ADHD brain—one that doesn’t always prioritize the way the world expects it to. It’s not laziness. It’s not incompetence. It’s just a different operating system. AI might be trying to recreate “standard brains,” but it can’t replicate the messy, out-of-order, last-minute, lightning-in-a-bottle brains. Those are the ones that will change the world. Value the people who don’t fit...

Communication is at the heart of everything. It builds our relationships, and when it breaks down, so do we. Professor Jaime Hamilton knows this better than anyone, and she’s passionate about teaching people how to communicate in a way that actually brings more connection, clarity, and calm — especially when it matters most. Jaime helps explain how bullying can look different in real life versus online — and how parents and ki...