Ep. 20 - Lifeboat

Join Wendy and her daughters in a heartfelt four-part series as they delve into the complexities of family, love, and resilience. In this premiere episode, the trio shares candid insights on navigating life's challenges, highlighting the enduring strength found in their unbreakable bond. Through laughter, tears, and poignant reflections, they remind us that, in the end, it's the unwavering support of family that sustains us through life's trials. Tune in today and embark on a journey of connection, understanding, and love in this intimate mother-daughter conversation.

It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and forget to appreciate the people who make our lives easier. Taking a moment to express gratitude can really make someone's day brighter. How do you plan to show your appreciation during the holidays and beyond?

The world is in a crazy place. Trying to live a normal life while also being smacked with terrible news both here and abroad is a lot to hold. It’s easy to lose our way if we don’t turn off the TV, set down our phones, and take stock of what’s actually within our control. In order to find center again, Wendy suggests we pan in close to what’s right in front of us. Take care of yourself, your immediate family and work from that point outward. Control what you can control, and then decide where and how you can make a difference.

Actor, author, and recovering addict Matthew Perry died unexpectedly last month and for many of us, it was the sad end of an era. With Perry's death came a huge outpouring of remembrances - about who he was as a person. Tune in as Wendy pays tribute and shares her biggest takeaway from it all: legacy, and how she wants to be remembered.

It is time to call bullshit on a beauty industry that preys on aging women. It's time to take a deeper look into the snake oil being served to you through a firehose on a daily basis. Wendy is fired up about the commodification of EVERYTHING. Especailly when it comes to women in the middle and beyond. Tune in this week and participate in Wendy's homework assignment. It's bound to be as illuminating as your skin when you drink lots of water.

Join Wendy for the second part of her wide-ranging conversation with comedian extraordinaire Leanne Morgan! From imposter syndrom to dreaming big (and never losing touch with those big dreams), the interview comes to a close with Wendy's 5 Questions. Tune in to find out the answers and get a second dose of Leanne's inspiring story.

This week (and next!) Wendy talks, laughs and cries with comedian Leanne Morgan. Leanne always knew she was destined for stardom, and after many fits and starts she hit it big, just as the hot flashes were kicking in! It's never too late. She is performing to sold-out venues across the country, has a hit comedy special on Netflix, and has a new book coming out in 2024, among many other things. In Part 1 of this special episode, Leanne and Wendy become fast BFFs if they weren't already. Don't miss this valuable conversation.

Wendy is adjusting to a (slightly) empty nest at home. Simply put, she did not handle her daughter's departure for college as well as she thought she would... as she puts it, "it kicked my ass." Fall into this week's podcast to find out how Wendy is finding solace in the difficult transition.

Every day, we witness some majorly bad behavior all around this big country of ours, and it seems our tolerance for any human error is at basement level. But what happens if we cancel everyone who makes a mistake? An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind, as they say. Wendy’s had enough and wants to cancel canceling. Listen in as Wendy takes a page from the Loretta Ross playbook (“...when you’re on social media, act like you’re holding someone’s heart in your hand”) and offers her thoughts on Elise Loehnen’s new book, “On Our Best Behavior.”

Aaaand we're back with another season of Cropped! To kick things off, Wendy comes WAY out of her comfort zone to share a personal experience she thinks might just resonate.