Unprepared with Sahar and Rachel

Sahar Swan
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Welcome to Unprepared with Sahar and Rachel, the podcast where two working moms dive into the real, raw, and often chaotic moments of balancing careers, family, and everything in between. Join us as we chat about motherhood, navigating relationships, the latest trends, skincare secrets, self-care practices, and all the things that make up our crazy yet rewarding lives. With candid conversations and plenty of laughs, we’ll cover the ups, downs, and in-betweens of being a modern mom. Tune in for a refreshingly honest take on everything from work-life balance to pop culture, and everything else that keeps us going.

  1. FEB 17

    Ep. 48 - Cancel Culture

    Welcome back to Unprepared with Sahar, Rachel, and Anna — where nothing is scripted, everything is honest, and the group chat energy is strong. This week, the trio dives into the chaos of Valentine’s Day school parties (the junk! the volunteering guilt! the class-parent politics!), birthday celebrations, and the delicate art of slowly throwing away your kids’ treat bags without getting caught. They also recap their Galentine’s party planning — including a nearly-approved keg for a group of mid-30s moms (thankfully voted down). From influencer purchases (a $65 hair towel? a vibrating plate from TikTok Shop?) to beauty gadgets like red light masks, they debate what’s actually worth the hype — and what’s just smart marketing working a little too well. Then things take a deeper turn as they unpack the Super Bowl halftime performance, celebrity reactions, and the ever-complicated world of cancel culture. Where’s the line between accountability and overreaction? Can you separate the art from the artist? Do people deserve second chances? The conversation touches on pop culture controversies, racism, PR apologies, hypocrisy, and the reality that most of us are just trying to navigate gray areas without being self-righteous. It’s thoughtful, it’s funny, it’s a little existential — and, as always, completely unprepared. New episodes weekly. Come for the mom-life chaos, stay for the real talk.

    41 min

  2. FEB 10

    Ep. 47 - Busy Lives & Finding Time for It All

    We’re catching up on all the exciting things happening in our lives—from upcoming trips to planning a Galentine’s celebration we cannot wait for. Then we dive into our main topic: time management. With kids, packed schedules, and never-ending to-do lists, we share how we juggle busy lives, what actually helps us stay sane, and what we’ve learned along the way. Real-life strategies, honest struggles, and a reminder that you’re not alone in the chaos.

    54 min

  3. FEB 3

    Ep. 46 - Green Flags, Red Flags & Everything In Between

    Sahar is back with Rachel this week for a short but fun chat all about our green and red flags 🚦 From the habits we love to the ones that make us cringe, nothing is off-limits. It’s light, honest, and full of laughs—perfect for a quick listen.

    35 min

  4. JAN 27

    Ep. 45 - Pop Culture, Comparison & Being Human

    This week, Anna and Sahar start with pop culture chatter before shifting into a candid conversation about insecurities. They talk through the doubts, comparisons, and inner narratives they’re constantly working through—and remind listeners they’re not alone in feeling this way.

    50 min

  5. JAN 13

    Ep. 44 - When Life Gets Heavy

    This week’s episode is a heartfelt one. Anna and Sahar open up about some emotional topics, including sad news and the reality of facing a fatal diagnosis. They chat about sentimental social media posts and the complicated feelings they can stir up—comfort, nostalgia, and everything in between. From there, the conversation naturally shifts toward hobbies after motherhood and how identity can evolve through different seasons of life. It’s an honest, gentle conversation about heavy moments, emotional processing, and finding space for yourself again.

    44 min

  6. JAN 6

    Ep. 43 - Festive to Frazzled: Bops, Flops & 2026 Goals

    This week, Anna and Sahar chat all things Christmas and NYE, and the post-holiday hangover that comes once the celebrations end. They reflect on 2025 by sharing their biggest bops and flops of the year, then look ahead with their resolutions and intentions for 2026. A cozy, honest reset to ease you into the new year.

    53 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    Ep. 42- These are a few of our favorite things...

    In this episode of Unprepared with Sahar and Rachel, the girls are back together with Anna for what feels like week 50 of nonstop catching up. From hosting the ultimate girls’ night gingerbread house craft party (hot glue gun drama included) to surviving the chaos and pressure of holiday season parenting, nothing is off the table. They dive into the realities of mom guilt, apologizing to your kids, and letting go of perfection—especially when it comes to Christmas outfits, themed school days, and picture-perfect expectations. The conversation also weaves through travel stories, baby showers, meaningful run-ins with strangers, and why complimenting people in public still matters.

    1h 1m

  8. 12/16/2025

    Ep. 41 - Catch Ups and Hot Takes

    In this episode, we’re catching up on life lately—from Thanksgiving highlights and NYC moments to snow days, holiday prep, and the annual chaos of Spotify Wrapped. Then we lean into some truly unpopular opinions, sharing our hot takes on coffee, martinis, sitcoms, the beach, school success, leftovers, and whether money really can buy happiness (at least a little). Lighthearted, honest, and very opinionated—come hang out with us.

    1h 5m
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Welcome to Unprepared with Sahar and Rachel, the podcast where two working moms dive into the real, raw, and often chaotic moments of balancing careers, family, and everything in between. Join us as we chat about motherhood, navigating relationships, the latest trends, skincare secrets, self-care practices, and all the things that make up our crazy yet rewarding lives. With candid conversations and plenty of laughs, we’ll cover the ups, downs, and in-betweens of being a modern mom. Tune in for a refreshingly honest take on everything from work-life balance to pop culture, and everything else that keeps us going.

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  • Creator
    Sahar Swan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025, Sahar Swan, All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Unprepared with Sahar and Rachel