80. YiN & YANG AF - SPOiLER ALERT - The White Lotus S3 recap

Recorded April 29th 2024 i'm dropping another timeless show from the nest of the TBBs.Al and Simone dive into the Brandy Hellville documentary — and no, we’re not being dramatic - although we KNOW they are lol. From shady sizing policies to creepy corporate practices, we’re unpacking everything wrong with Brandy Melville’s “one size fits all” culture (hint: it doesn’t).We also tackle the bigger picture: 💥 The ugly truths behind fast fashion 💥 Why teen girls are STILL facing the same toxic body standards 💥 How the fashion industry exploits both people and the planet 💥 Why it's time to ditch trends and embrace personal style 💥 How to be a more conscious (but realistic) consumerThis episode is part therapy session, part battle cry — and full of real talk, hot takes, and a tiny bit of existential dread about the state of the world.Thanks for being here, Kweens — don’t forget to review, share, and send us your thoughts! 💬send me feedback here :)Support the showSubscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! Follow @themidm0m on IG and TikTok and find her on X @themidmomEat Pray Slay Kweens!

Alright, buckle up, bitches — it’s the most chaotic episode yet. Al Hudson is back with a Peach Bellini Zin in & out of her mouth, a hot flash creeping in, and a casual existential crisis to share. She’s dropping some big news about the future of the pod (spoiler: it’s not ending, it’s evolving — sorta like my trust in anything & everything cuz PTSD lol). Today’s agenda includes:Screaming into the void about the Canadian election and Mark Carney (aka Satan SNAKE with a Bay Street address and billions in an offshore acct)Publicly mourning the dream house she imprinted on, Twilight-styleSpring cleaning - not just her house but her whole entire lyyyyfe.Plotting an escape to Mexico (beach pleazzze)Grappling with House Inhabit drama, TikTok trolls, and why everyone is fake except maybe me lol.Soft-launching her career as a Flat Earther (KIDDING! …maybe)Also, friendly reminder: if you think this is the last you’ll hear from her, think again. She’s just moving the party to Substack, TikTok, and possibly a beach house with zero shoes and even fewer fucks to give.💥 Hit subscribe, send a love note, and never forget: Eat. Pray. Slay.Layterrr kweens. 💥send me feedback here :)Support the showSubscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! Follow @themidm0m on IG and TikTok and find her on X @themidmomEat Pray Slay Kweens!

HAPPY FiRST ANNiVERSARY OF THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT - here's another one from the nest of The Two-Bit Birds: Welcome to The Tortured Poets Department - full immersion mental breakdown lol!Al and Simone are back in this final TBBs episode from our TTPD series. i hope you've enjoyed this little run of shows and can relate to the deep dive Taylor Swift hangover (the good kind). In this jam-packed episode, the birds unpack The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor’s surprise double album drop that turned their entire weekend (and emotional states) upside down.From track-by-track reactions and lyrical deep dives to Swiftie theories, favorite lines, and speculation about which songs belong to Joe, Matty, or Travis—this one’s got it all. They also touch on Swift’s resilience, Post Malone’s unexpected glow-up, the Swift/Kim feud reignition, and a whole lot of Rolling Stone-level praise.It’s chaotic, cathartic, hilarious, and heartfelt—because no one does emotional unraveling like Taylor... except maybe two middle-aged moms with mics.You'll be 87 i'll be 89.send me feedback here :)Support the showSubscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! Follow @themidm0m on IG and TikTok and find her on X @themidmomEat Pray Slay Kweens!

Two-Bit Birds: Stage 5 – Acceptance 🕊️ In this emotional finale of our 5-part grief series (as told by Taylor Swift), Al and Simone tackle the final stage: acceptance—with the help of Taylor’s “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” playlist.They dive deep into the meaning behind each track, from You're On Your Own, Kid to Breathe, reflecting on heartbreak, healing, and how Taylor’s lyrics offer both comfort and catharsis. Along the way, they unpack themes of romantic disillusionment, emotional self-reliance, and those haunting feelings of “what could have been.”Expect vulnerable moments, hot takes, relatable drama, and just enough chaos to feel like a real therapy session with your besties. There's also a Coachella sighting, future mom pep talks, and—of course—anticipation for The Tortured Poets Department.Whether you’re processing your own breakup or just love a deep Taylor dive, this one’s for the lovers and the survivors.That's a wrap on this most embarrassing series about my obsession of Taylor Swift. Actually there's one more about The Tortured Poets Dept. then back to regularly scheduled programming with some mixin's of the rest of the TWO BiT BiRDS.LAyTER SKATeRS!send me feedback here :)Support the showSubscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! Follow @themidm0m on IG and TikTok and find her on X @themidmomEat Pray Slay Kweens!

Two-Bit Birds: Depression – Taylor Swift’s Grief Playlist, Stage 4In this emotionally charged episode of Two-Bit Birds, Al and Simone dive into stage four of Taylor Swift’s five stages of grief: Depression. Drawing from Taylor’s “Old Habits Die Screaming” playlist, the duo unpacks haunting lyrics, musical gut punches, and cathartic confessions from Midnights, folklore, evermore, and beyond.From the aching vulnerability of Bigger Than the Whole Sky to the poetic rage of My Tears Ricochet, they explore grief, heartbreak, loss, and the lingering what-ifs—relating Taylor’s lyrics to real-life experiences like miscarriage, failed relationships, and the power (and pain) of journaling.They ask: What happens when the fairy tale fades? Can music really help us heal? And is Taylor Swift actually our emotional support poet?This episode is sad, raw, and surprisingly funny—just like the playlist.Next up: Acceptance. See you tomorrow.send me feedback here :)Support the showSubscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! Follow @themidm0m on IG and TikTok and find her on X @themidmomEat Pray Slay Kweens!

From the Nest of the Two Bit Birds Podcast – Bargaining (Taylor Swift Grief Series)What’s up, Flockers? Welcome back to the third installment of our deep (possibly too deep?) dive into Taylor Swift’s five stages of grief and heartbreak playlists. Today, we hit Bargaining—aka the stage where we try to make cosmic trades for closure and maybe spiral just a little.Me and Simone already recapped Denial and Anger (Joe Alwyn erasure, anyone?) and then fully lose it over Bargaining bangers like The Great War and The Archer. We theorize about affairs, dissect lyrics like we’re in a Swiftian seminar, and probably say too much about our personal lives.Is Taylor a romantic? Did Joe cheat? Did Taylor cheat? Is “Mr. Perfectly Fine” the sneaky transitional track between rage and regret? Should we all get “Renegade” tattoos? We don’t know—but we feel it.This episode has:Literal grief counseling via Taylor Swift lyricsWild theories and even wilder emotional flashbacks10 pages of notes, Diet Coke, and delusionAn impassioned plea for someone to sponsor our trip to The GroveAnd a strong case for calling yourself a Renegade Flocker™Are we in our Bargaining Era? Absolutely. Are we okay? TBD.New here? Go back and listen to Parts 1 & 2—unless you like emotional whiplash.Next up: Depression. (Yay?)send me feedback here :)Support the showSubscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! Follow @themidm0m on IG and TikTok and find her on X @themidmomEat Pray Slay Kweens!

In this episode of Two-Bit Birds, the claws are out and the mascara’s running—because we’re deep-diving into Stage Two of Taylor Swift’s grief playlists: Anger.From scorched-earth ballads to petty perfection, the Birds unpack the raw emotional chaos of this phase—where rage isn’t just loud, it’s layered. Whether it’s fury aimed at a cheating ex, a clueless self, or the cosmic injustice of it all, we KNOW Taylor knows how to weaponize a bridge.The hosts dig into tracks like “Vigilante Shit,” “High Infidelity,” “Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve,” and “Mr. Perfectly Fine,” exploring how Taylor shapeshifts anger into art. Is it revenge? Is it grief in stilettos? Is it the holy rage of a girl who’s finally done explaining herself?They also trace how “Mr. Perfectly Fine” starts to tease a shift into the next phase: Bargaining—hinting at the delusional optimism that always comes after the fire burns out.It’s not just heartbreak—it’s righteous fury, tailored in glitter and gut punches. Listen in, and let yourself be mad. ALSO i APOLOGiZE iN ADVANCE lol.send me feedback here :)Support the showSubscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! Follow @themidm0m on IG and TikTok and find her on X @themidmomEat Pray Slay Kweens!

A v pleasant flocking surprise - from the archives of The Two Bit Birds i will be re-releasing most if not all of the podcast episodes i did with Simone Dahl.We're currently approaching the 1 year anniversary for the release of The Tortured Poets Department by none other than Miss Taylor Alison Swift. She dropped it last April 19th and before she did, she released a bunch of playlist she made about the 5 stages of grief...so this week on The Mid Mom Podcast, you will be enjoying me fangirl over T Swizzle and i'm lowkey embarrassed but also proud of how far i've come lol.In this episode of Two-bit Birds, we’re spiraling—gracefully—through the five stages of heartbreak, Taylor Swift-style.With the release of her five new Apple Music playlists, each aligned with a stage of grief, Taylor has once again turned her discography into a therapy session we didn’t know we needed. The Birds start with Stage One: Denial, diving into the playlist “I Love You, It’s Ruining My Life”—a haunting mix of rose-colored delusion and desperate hope, featuring tracks like “Lavender Haze” and “Lover.”But this isn't just a lyric breakdown—it’s a reframe. The hosts unpack the emotional armor built into these songs, reflect on the version of Taylor who wrote them, and ask: Was it love, or just denial in a sparkly dress?Along the way, they explore her past relationships, the evolution of her storytelling, and why so many of us saw ourselves in that romantic fog—and didn’t want to leave.It’s sad girl season, it’s grief pop, and it’s beautifully unhinged. Tune in.Stay tuned for the other 4 this week, and then i'll post our follow up next week AFTER  the first anniversary.i'll still be offering your regularly scheduled mid mom program lol - that's what my Grandma called her soaps back in the day ;)Anywhoo - eat pray slay.send me feedback here :)Support the showSubscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! Follow @themidm0m on IG and TikTok and find her on X @themidmomEat Pray Slay Kweens!

Welcome to menopause kweens. This is the place where you feel nothing but dead inside, your thermostat is broken, your patience is thinner than your once luscious locks and lashes, and your gunt is popping off like ur in your second fuckin trimester on the fourth of JULY!In this episode, we dive into the glorious chaos of perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. From hot flashes that feel like spontaneous combustion to mood swings that could put you on tge FBi'S watchlist lol.That's why we’re unpacking the symptoms, stages, and survival strategies.Me and Chat GPT break it all down -  bust myths, decode the hormone rollercoaster, and share real-life stories & coping tips (because wine isn’t always the answer… allegedly).It’s not the end - it’s a hormonal rebirth. Just like the RiZZURECTiON.EAT PRAY GET HRT KWEENS!send me feedback here :)Support the showSubscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! Follow @themidm0m on IG and TikTok and find her on X @themidmomEat Pray Slay Kweens!

THE WHiTE LOTUS - from the controversy with the theme song and the dynamics between everyone who died...The Mid Man and i break it all down.AND YES THERE ARE SPOiLERS!!!We analyze the show's messiest friendships, identity crises, and textbook self-sabotage, while also spiraling (as per usual) into real-life parallels like ADHD brain fog, hormone drama, and why everything is weird as hell in your 40s.It’s part pop culture analysis, part therapy session—with a theme song that's still stuck in your head.EAT PRAY JOiN A SEX CULT lol send me feedback here :)Support the showSubscribe, rate, review, and share with your friends! Follow @themidm0m on IG and TikTok and find her on X @themidmomEat Pray Slay Kweens!