Sidetracked

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Get ready to be Sidetracked with Heather MacFadyen and Cynthia Yanof. Each week these two tackle the most “urgent” issues surrounding friendship, aging (un)gracefully, marriage, parenting mishaps, and faith. There’s enough laughs to make you snort and enough relatability to make you wonder if they’re reading your mind. Come for the humor, come for the camaraderie . . . heck, come for the spectacle. You tracking?  Become a Super Tracker and get twice the laughs, twice the snorts, and twice the content every single month: https://sidetracked.supercast.com/

  1. 8 hr ago

    Magnolia Dreams and Possum Fights

    This week, Cynthia and Heather cover everything from Grandma Camp and grown-up field trips to possums, baptisms, and unexpected social media greatness. Oh, and Joanna Gaines reposted Cynthia’s story. We are not okay.  They discuss the behind-the-scenes chaos of organizing Cynthia’s first-ever Grown-Up Field Trip to Magnolia in Waco, Texas, including giant passenger vans, and some fabulous travel bags for the participants. Heather recounts a backyard showdown involving a possum and her dog, while the two discuss why women need more excuses to gather, laugh, and have fun together. They also celebrate a big milestone for JB, swap stories about aging parents, wedding showers, and family adventures, and debate whether Prime Days are actually going to bankrupt them. If your summer feels a little chaotic, take a break and come laugh with us. 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–all our faves in one place! Heather’s flag sweater Dallas cowboy cheerleader show Needlework stand Heather’s caftan for grandma camp James Avery cross necklace Magnolia Christmas ornament Lego F1 car set  Heather’s bauble bar dupe necklace  lil purse sherry had (fake longchamp) my friend’s cute door wreath for the 4th (green wreath from target, big red/white striped bow from Lowes and beaded garland from Dollar tree)  Dr Pepper Zero Coconut (kate) Natasha Denona Mini Starlette Palette my magnolia vase  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.

    52 min

  2. 19 Jun

    Turf Toe, Texas A&M, and Total Chaos with Ellen Skrmetti

    What do hot rollers, menopause, a shattered office window, Texas A&M orientation, and four highly questionable dogs have in common? This week’s episode. Cynthia and Heather sit down with comedian and author Ellen Skrmetti for a conversation that somehow covers Southern beauty (not so) secrets, Botox, parenting in midlife, and why life is often completely—and hilariously—cattywampus (which also happens to be the title of Ellen’s new book). Then they catch up on summer adventures, a football game that ended in turf toe, Heather’s growing obsession with Aggie maroon, and the little moments moms never want to forget. Come laugh with us. It's summer—heaven knows we need it. ☀️ 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–all our faves in one place! Ellen Skrmetti’s new book “Cattywampus” releasing in November Ellen’s daughter recommend this moisturizer Clinique clarifying step 2 toner Cakes nipple covers Jonathan Adler diamond art bookmarks Target built in bra tank figuring out the aggie maroon (not it and not it) Four Seasons 2nd season track pants from tiktok cushion covers  calamity club book  jb’s hair Cantu smooth and curl cream 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.

    59 min

  3. 5 Jun

    The Abscess, the Underwear, and the Questionable Cocktail Attire

    Summer is here, which means Cynthia is creating ambitious plans for educational walks and homeschooling (which should last until approximately Tuesday at noon), and Heather is simply trying to survive graduation season and a questionable medical intervention. This week, they compare notes on a wedding, summer parenting, airplane annoyances, and the shocking discovery that "cocktail attire" means something completely different in North Carolina than it does in Dallas. They also discuss a particular ring bearer who took his responsibilities a little too seriously, a graduation season celebrity sighting, and a reference to the "Harvey Weinstein of Dallas." Plus, Heather contemplates buying an inflatable Gaga Ball pit, and a routine Target return takes a dark turn when Cynthia is unexpectedly reunited with an unmentionable at customer service. As always, it's equal parts life advice and public embarrassment.  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–all our faves in one place! gaga ball pit new game hitster  target travel pill box new tanning stuff mahj card cover  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.

    55 min

  4. 22 May

    Driverless Cars, Dreamsicle Tums, & Garage Fridge Fabulousness

    This week’s Sidetracked includes a college decision fake-out, a daughter trying to square up with a driverless car in Austin, and Heather nearly getting into a roadside altercation while refereeing two grown adults behaving like toddlers. And in a weird déjà vu situation, Abby made the neighborhood Facebook page again after getting caught stealing freedom laps around the neighborhood. There’s also a revelation that Dreamsicle-flavored Tums may be the downfall of American society, and Heather has officially entered her garage-fridge era and has never felt more bougie about cold beverages in her life. Did we mention Cynthia also accidentally drove the wrong way through a hospital entrance on her way to a full-body skin check? Another week, another conversation about inappropriate Mother’s Day cards, signature house scents, wildflower seeds, tortilla chip superiority, and the ongoing realization that middle-aged women are apparently one minor inconvenience away from a full public unraveling. 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–all our faves in one place! Video for heterosexual men picking flowers on Mother’s Day Airtag holder for dog collar Orange and Cream Tums Ozone generator–from my friend Lindsay Howard–”use in small spaces. Can’t be home when you use it and don’t return to house for two hours” wildflower seeds nest diffuser El Patio chips 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.

    52 min

  5. 8 May

    The One Where Our Moms Hijack the Podcast

    Happy Mother’s Day from Sidetracked! This week, Cynthia and Heather celebrate by bringing on two very special guests: their moms. What follows is equal parts heartfelt, nostalgic, and absolutely hilarious. Between forgotten hearing aids, technology struggles, and one mom admitting she doesn’t actually listen to the podcast, the episode is entertaining from the very start. The conversation somehow moves from Mother’s Day wisdom to Cynthia accidentally coating herself in hairspray instead of self-tanner, Heather preparing for Texas hail with patio cushions and rope, and a memorable conversation involving old bridal lingerie and adult daughters. It’s a fun, laugh-out-loud episode full of stories about motherhood, family, and the introduction of a new word you’ll never say with a straight face again. And for those wanting more, the Super Trackers bonus episode includes even more stories from Kathy and Dorothy, plus some genuinely meaningful wisdom about faith, prayer, and motherhood. **Sign up to be a supertracker in the next two weeks and will pick one person to get a cameo from us! 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–all our faves in one place! Self Tanner that looks like hairspray Inflatable car cover Kate and Molly on Messmerized Volcano candle or nice candle  Curling iron  Necklaces  Soma Undies  Rain coat outfit for my goose  Mesh ballerina flats New set of hot rollers 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.

    1 hr

  6. 24 Apr

    Day Naps, Dead Roaches, and a Delightful Surprise Guest

    It’s the typical Sidetracked chaos when Heather casually drops a surprise guest into the mix. Cynthia spends way too long preparing (panic-researching every Christian comedian she can find) just to avoid saying the wrong name. Somehow, she correctly lands on Tim Hawkins, and the conversation quickly turns into stand-up, “years of failure,” and whether Cynthia could casually open a show (she’s confident she could). From there, it goes exactly where you’d expect—and nowhere you’d predict. There’s a cautionary tale about daytime napping that ends with a car vs. gate situation, a middle-of-the-night roach encounter that absolutely no one needed to hear—but now you do—and a group of grown women at a luxury hotel fully committing to rescuing baby ducks like it’s their life’s purpose. They also recap a next-level themed Mahjong party and float the idea of “adult field trips” (name still pending). It’s fast, funny, and completely unhinged—exactly as intended. 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–all our faves in one place! Fist Bump with Tim Hawkins –Out now!  Bug-a-Salt (salt gun for insects) Sweat enhancing waist belt  Youth Equipped to Succeed 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.

    52 min

  7. 10 Apr

    Teeth Rings, Trash Rejection, and “JESSICA!!”

    Today we’re spiraling (naturally) into the part of the internet where people are turning their kids’ teeth into jewelry. Rings. Actual rings. We are not okay. We also unpack the emotional damage of putting bar stools out for bulk trash… only for them to sit there for days, completely ignored. Nothing like realizing your garbage is too garbage for other people to take.  And we try out a new parenting strategy: yelling “Jessica!” mid-tantrum to reset the situation. Does it work? Unclear. Will it confuse everyone involved? Absolutely. It’s parenting highs, lows, and even a live “text song lyrics to your kids” experiment. Hard to believe this content is free. Come for the laughs, stay for the solidarity… unless you wear your kids’ teeth—then maybe don’t come at all? 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–all our faves in one place! Quince navy blazer with zip-in sweater Egg cooker  Teeth to rings video Texting Song Lyrics Billie Razors for Women A&M mahjong set  That Thrifting Show with Lara Spencer Artemis II news Cynthia’s Amazon tops: green floral,  eyelet top, solid puff sleeves, multicolor trimmed boho 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.

    54 min

  8. 27 Mar

    From TSA to St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations: We Are Not Okay

    Cynthia accidentally clocks a kid in the TSA line (not on purpose), and the mom’s reaction has us asking: is everyone just one moment away from losing it? Heather raises the bar with a St. Patrick’s Day story that includes: a trip to the ER a completely unhinged parking lot and actual mace Meanwhile, spring break delivers its own set of moments—ranging from crowded chaos to situations that make you question how we’re all just out here functioning in public. Throw in a few strong opinions (shoes included), a couple of stories you won’t unhear, and one very passionate cold medicine recommendation… and you’ve got yourself a new Sidetracked episode.  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–all our faves in one place! Nuuly–Heather has a $30 discount for you if you sign up! Mister Charles Restaurant Melanie Gayle boutique Bold Bungalow Sports bra from DMs Meta RayBan glasses Project Hail mary matching travel sets from amazon this one and this one  vacuum bags for packing in carry on New 2026 Mahjong Card Fast Max Mucinex Liquid Medicine

    53 min
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Get ready to be Sidetracked with Heather MacFadyen and Cynthia Yanof. Each week these two tackle the most “urgent” issues surrounding friendship, aging (un)gracefully, marriage, parenting mishaps, and faith. There’s enough laughs to make you snort and enough relatability to make you wonder if they’re reading your mind. Come for the humor, come for the camaraderie . . . heck, come for the spectacle. You tracking?  Become a Super Tracker and get twice the laughs, twice the snorts, and twice the content every single month: https://sidetracked.supercast.com/

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