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Updated 2022-12-05

6D AGO

Crocheting, Car Chaos and Castle Selfies

We accidentally hit record (on brand) and immediately found ourselves deep in Snowmageddon 2026. Heather hasn’t left her house in days and is thriving with a crochet blanket and zero plans. Cynthia, meanwhile, has hosted friends, neighbors, parents, and possibly a small village because extrovert energy does not freeze. Somewhere in the middle of all this, Heather’s family survives multiple car accidents, a dog attack, and a frozen driveway gate that forces an Uber… on ice. Cynthia returns from Disney with one lingering question: Isn’t anyone embarrassed anymore? From sexy selfies in front of the castle to grown men in Disney bomber jackets and adults waiting in line for Darth Vader photos with no children present, shame has fully exited the premises. We wrap things up discussing snow-day survival, snoring husbands, teenage car debates, and the small detail that Cynthia accidentally scheduled a live event on her 25th wedding anniversary. Totally fine. Completely normal. Thanks for tracking with us—we’re cold, slightly unhinged, and doing our best. Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned: Amazon Storefront The IG Reel Heather shows Cynthia Pink stuff Scrub Daddy Sponge Marcello Hernandez Comedy Special jo malone lotion cozy earth sheets Wireless charger Black and Decker Stick Vacuum Featured Sponsors: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

6d ago

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50 min
JAN 16

No Underwear, No Marvin, and No Self-Swabbing

Cynthia is fresh off a trip to Focus on the Family—where she “focused” on everything except packing the essentials. Meanwhile, Heather gets mildly hit on at the body shop while climbing into their totaled car in cheetah pants. From there we veer straight into the chaos of Dallas mom-life: engagement parties, teens abusing calorie-counting apps, the madness of Junior Symphony Ball ticket day, and a breaking-news conversation about the new (and horrifying) trend of DIY swabbing kits. It’s another Sidetracked that’s equal parts ridiculous, relatable, and completely unhelpful in all the best ways. Plus—we’re announcing a live Zoom event on January 27 at 7:30 PM CT for those who preorder Cynthia’s new book, How’d I Miss That? If you haven’t ordered yet, this is the perfect time to jump in, support Cynthia, and to chat live with both of us! **Fill out this form to join us on January 27th Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned: Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! SIGN UP FOR LIVE WITH CYNTHIA AND HEATHER Heather’s FP fleece and a dupe Calorie AI app The Correspondent Audiobook Dustin Nickerson Sun Bum daily body sunscreen Blue striped Dickie Travel charger Birthday Gift for boys–light up flying disc Quince scuba blazer with zip in inserts Featured Sponsors: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

Jan 16

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50 min
2025-12-19

Repos, Rockettes, and Shapewear “Situations”

This episode is officially Sidetracked by Brett—according to Riverside stats and real life. Cynthia outsources a half marathon, still beats Mike, and proves once again that efficiency is a spiritual gift. Meanwhile, Heather’s car gets repossessed, tracked down via Life360, and narrowly saved from auction, which feels extremely on-brand for this show. From there, it’s New York chaos (13.5 miles walked, Bergdorf snobbery, fake purses, secondhand smoke highs, and Rockettes with an obstructed view), followed by Christmas décor spirals, nutcracker regrets, and a Favorite Things party that deserves its own documentary. They wrap it all up with wedding season panic, shapewear betrayal in multiple fast-food bathrooms, Chanel lip gloss theft (no apologies), gift-wrapping parties as ministry, and the reminder that motherhood is mostly logistics, friendship, and laughing so you don’t cry. Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned: Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! Tile by Life360 (love the cute colors!) Twinkly lights on Cynthia’s mantle “How’d I Miss That” by Cynthia Yanof (preorder!!) Paint By Number—Custom with a Pic New Knives out movie on Netflix “Wake Up Dead Man!” Kate McLeod body stones duo lotion Sephora mascara samples magnesium oil for sleep Chanel Lip Gloss 119 microneedling lotion ella’s sweet devotional gift Free People Dupe Bag Featured Sponsors: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

2025-12-19

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55 min
JAN 2

Chips for Breakfast, Vibration Plates for Christmas

Christmas included a full house and a whole lot of stinky armpits for Cynthia, while Heather returns from Mexico after eating chips for breakfast for a week. The two swap gift stories—Heather accidentally opens Lulu underwear in front of her extended family and Cynthia’s vibration plate brings far more laughter than fitness. There’s also a robust discussion around family game fails (including elderly Empire confusion and duplicate Elon Musks), Heather’s dog’s unfortunate post-boarding situation, and Cynthia’s strangely joyful obsession with Amazon returns. Plus—we’re announcing a live Zoom event on January 27 at 7:30 PM CT for those who preorder Cynthia’s new book, How’d I Miss That? If you haven’t ordered yet, this is the perfect time to jump in, support Cynthia, and to chat live with both of us! **Fill out this form to join us on January 27th Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned: Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! Tom’s Deodorant Salt and Stone Lume Mikes Salsa Recipe Vibration Plate Cynthia’s Bauble bar necklace in Turquoise (back in stock) The Mahjong Line Tiles The Housemaid book 90 day Bible reading by Mary DeMuth Heather’s new blanket poncho Michelle Pfeiffer movie “Oh. What. Fun.” SIGN UP FOR LIVE WITH CYNTHIA AND HEATHER Featured Sponsor: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

Jan 2

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53 min
2025-11-21

Prairie Drama, Porch Pirates, and Tangled-Up Teens

Another week, another Sidetracked stacked with unfiltered life chaos. Cynthia breaks down her girls’ trip—which included a hotel Little House on the Prairie binge and a heated debate over why Almanzo is clearly a 40-year-old courting a child—followed by her now-infamous “did you poop your pants?” bench incident, and the fence-straddle injury that officially shut down her reproductive department. Heather brings the world’s worst “wife” hat—so atrocious even a porch pirate said “absolutely not”—plus a teenage car moment that left everyone literally wired. And they both ask ChatGPT “What three celebrities am I a mix of?” with results ranging from Melissa McCarthy, Jennifer Garner, and Joanna Gaines (you better believe Cynthia lost her mind over this.) Today’s episode promises electric wires, questionable fashion, prairie romance analysis, and a soft pitch to HGTV—you’re welcome. Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned: Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! Kari Kampakis Finding Jesus Doll Skin Fix Rothy’s Clogs Kristin Ess Shampoo and Conditioner L’Occitane Almond Hair and Body Fragrance Mist Birkenstock Dupes Pluribus show Tennis Bracelet Featured Sponsors: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

2025-11-21

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51 min
2025-11-07

Pancreatitis, Pre-Check, and Pronouncing Gayla

Heather and Cynthia come in hot today talking about the “not a birthday party” Heather planned for Cynthia — featuring Bridgerton gowns, Boy Scout uniforms, and Heather wearing her mom’s silk ball gown that allegedly ties 11 different ways (some of which should probably never see daylight).Vegas also makes an appearance — where Mike booked a 6:30 a.m. flight “because it was cheaper,” entered Cynthia’s birthday wrong, and waltzed through TSA PreCheck while she stood with the masses questioning her life.It’s peak Sidetracked today: medical drama, surprise costumes, a gala/gay-la/gah-la pronunciation debate, husbands panicking over dress codes, and moms turning hospital IVs into spa fantasies. Come for the gallbladder chaos; stay for the gala spiral — and leave wondering if Cynthia has a slot machine problem. Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned: Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! IG Reel of Cynthia’s Bday Celebration “Oops Wrong Party” Pre-Order a copy of “How’d I Miss That” (Cynthia’s New Book) Our Calling Homeless Ministry in Dallas Raising Boys and Girls Enneagram Series Digital Satellite to get local broadcasts/Sports Slow Horses [SHOW] Cynthia’s New Purse Nuuly (sign up and save $30 off your first month!) TipToes Trailer Heather’s New Blinds (no tools needed to install!) Aloha Bags Featured Sponsors: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

2025-11-07

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49 min
2025-12-05

Mounting Dogs and Menopausal Bras

Heather and Cynthia are back after Thanksgiving and fully committed to the chaos that is early December—menopausal bras, mounting dogs, viral Walmart sweaters, and all that kinda stuff. Heather recaps her Floribama trip and attending church in a bar. Cynthia counters with peak Christmas in Dallas energy with a decked–out Advent service where the trees were glowing, Silent Night was soaring, and JB chose to bring in …a Rubik’s Cube. During church. Naturally. They talk about college kids coming home (and changing the whole vibe of the house in about 12 hours), using ChatGPT as a free holiday therapist, and a viral post from a 76-year-old grandma that has them rethinking how much we center everything around the nuclear family at the holidays. There are front-yard cigar sessions, awkward ex-boyfriend run-ins, grandmas eating puzzle pieces, and a deep dive into whether anyone actually needs Matthew McConaughey’s book of poems and prayers under the tree. It’s another good week to be Sidetracked! Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned: Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! Sherry’s episode on Gift Wrapping–Living on Diet Coke and a Prayer Bergdorf Goodman puffy outfit Cynthia’s sweater Whoop bands Away Carry-on Bag Aerie real soft pjs “Poems and Prayers” by Matthew McConaughey “Greenlights” by Matthew McConaughey Pink Car Vacuum Yeti Espresso Cups Gel Nail Kit Pokemon Card Binder Remote Control Bugatti Featured Sponsors: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

2025-12-05

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48 min
2023-11-03

“plump it up”

Pull out the petit fours and lip plumpers – it’s time to celebrate! Don’t Mom Alone has officially reached double digits!! Get Sidetracked with us as Cynthia leads us on a surprising, only mildly teary ride as we look back on 10 years of the podcast. There’s even a Cameo from Bob Ross! Jk, there isn’t. But we do have a great lineup of special guests and listeners to help us commemorate 10 years of mom-ing together. Become a Super Tracker and get twice the laughs, twice the snorts, and twice the content every single month: https://sidetracked.supercast.com/ connect with cynthia yanof: Website: https://cynthiayanof.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof Instagram: @cynthiayanof links mentioned: Don’t Mom Alone Right Where You Belong: How to Identify and Occupy Your God-Given Space PREORDER: Life is Messy, God is Good: Sanity for the Chaos of Everyday Life by Cynthia Yanof Milani Keep It Full Maxxx Lip Plumper **Plump At Your Own Risk** related episodes: Helping Our Kids Foster Friendships :: David Thomas and Sissy Goff [Ep 338] Raising Girls :: Sissy Goff [Ep 141] The Worry-Free Parent :: Sissy Goff [Ep 421] Getting Brave About Anxiety :: Sissy Goff [Ep 311] Raising Worry-Free Girls :: Sissy Goff [Bonus] Raising Emotionally Strong Boys :: David Thomas [Ep 368] A Lil Help with Boys and Screens :: David Thomas [Bonus] Understanding Boys Better :: David Thomas [Ep 315] The Art of Nuturing Boys :: David Thomas [Ep 119] Shrinking or Swelling to Fill Your Space :: Courtney DeFeo [Ep 406] RWYB Wk 5 Light ‘Em Up :: Courtney DeFeo [Ep 50] “Help, I’m Tired of Fighting with My Daughter About Clothes” :: Kari Kampakis [Ep 429] Connecting with Your Daughter Through Humility and Compassion :: Kari Kampakis – Part 1 [Ep 390] Steady Identity in Shifting Roles :: Kari Kampakis – Part 2 [Ep 391] The Goldmine of a Mother’s Hindsight :: Chrystal Evans Hurst [Ep 71] Rescuing the Girl in You :: Chrystal Evans Hurst [Ep 172]

2023-11-03

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44 min
2023-09-01

sidetracked with cynthia & heather

Is Back-to-School time a mini fresh-start for you? With all the fresh supplies we get a chance to think again about who we want to be and what our daily life can look like. Get sidetracked with Cynthia and me this week as we discuss rhythms we are creating for the fall. Cynthia discovers AI and we talk habits, opening our homes for connection, scrapbooking for our younger selves, and new business ventures! Become a Super Tracker and get twice the laughs, twice the snorts, and twice the content every single month: https://sidetracked.supercast.com/ connect with cynthia yanof: Website: https://cynthiayanof.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof Instagram: @cynthiayanof links mentioned: Book a Mahjong training party with Heather and Amber @Mad4Mahj Leanne Morgan Nate Bargatze Kevin James related episodes: Previous episodes with Heather and Cynthia

2023-09-01

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44 min
2023-10-06

sidetracked with fall, homecoming and sibling conflict

It’s mum time in Texas, y’all! Both the colorful garden flowers and the personalized faux floral and ribbon creations seen at Texas homecoming football games. Get sidetracked with Cynthia and me this week as we decode what the kids are saying these days, design our own mums, and talk about the hard things life has thrown at us lately. We discuss the trap of comparison and we finally stop searching for the elusive Conflict-Free Sibling Zone but instead help our kids learn reconciliation. Become a Super Tracker and get twice the laughs, twice the snorts, and twice the content every single month: https://sidetracked.supercast.com/ connect with cynthia yanof: Website: https://cynthiayanof.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof Instagram: @cynthiayanof links mentioned: Joy (movie about self-wringing mop) QVC meat HALO usb/bolt charger Cynthia mentioned. This Dream Is Not For You: Learn to Live by Letting Go by Wady Joye Right Where You Belong: How to Identify and Fully Occupy Your God-Given Space by Heather MacFadyen related episodes: Resolving Sibling Conflict :: Jim and Lynne Jackson [Ep 126]

2023-10-06

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46 min

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