This week we accidentally got philosophical.

We’re talking about the weird emotional crash after a fun trip with your best friend, the mental load spiral that somehow starts at 7am on a monday, and the very real moment emily used chatgpt instead of texting a friend for emotional support.

Also:

• cold plunges (emily hated it)
• why moms desperately need hobbies that don’t “produce” anything
• And toddlers publicly humiliating us in bathrooms

Plus our very first listener voice memo and honestly… it delivered.

If you’ve ever stared into your fridge feeling emotionally unsupported by a package of ground turkey, this one’s for you.

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• motherhood mental load isn’t always loud — sometimes it shows up as heaviness, fatigue, or feeling emotionally “stuck”
• moms often struggle to do things purely for enjoyment without turning them into another task, goal, or obligation
• AI can genuinely lighten certain parts of motherhood, but it also raises questions about privacy, dependence, and emotional connection
• toddlers are deeply committed to embarrassing their mothers in public settings
• sometimes the most healing thing is simply hearing another mom say “same”

Listener Submissions

Email your voice notes to waitsamepodcast@gmail.com

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