Sweaty, Petty and Kinda Unsteady

Marisa Byram & Dana Murphy

Welcome to Sweaty, Petty, and Kinda Unsteady—the podcast for women who are doing their best, but also wondering why they walked into a room, where their reading glasses went, & whether this hot flash is trying to kill them. Join two sisters —a pediatric nurse & a first-grade teacher—as they navigate perimenopause, parenting, relationships, work, aging, and the everyday absurdities of adult life. It’s like catching up with your funniest friends over coffee (or wine). We’ll share stories, laugh at ourselves & vent about the things that drive us crazy!

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    The Family You're Born Into....and the One You Grow Into

    Remember when your biggest family drama was sneaking in after curfew or fighting with your sibling over the bathroom? Fast forward to your forties, and somehow you're coordinating holidays, checking in on your parents, raising kids, answering everyone's texts, and wondering how you became the responsible adult. In this episode of Sweaty, Petty & Kinda Unsteady, we're talking about how family relationships evolve from our twenties to our forties. From parents becoming our friends, siblings becoming our support system (or staying exactly the same), and realizing that family traditions hit differently as we get older, we're diving into the funny, messy, and heartfelt realities of family life. We'll share stories, laughs, and a few "Is it just my family?" moments that are guaranteed to make you feel seen. Because every family has its quirks... and if yours doesn't, you might just be the quirky one. So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let's talk about the people who know exactly how to push our buttons—because they're the ones who installed them.

  2. Jul 15

    He's Cute...But Is He Emotionally Intelligent?

    Love looks a lot different in your 40s than it did in your 20s - and we are not mad about it! In this episode of Sweaty, Petty, and Kinda Unsteady, we are talking about how marriage and dating relationships evolve as life happens. From chasing drama in your younger years to realizing that peace, communication, and emotional maturity are the real love languages, we are sharing what we have learned along the way. We also dive into dating after loss and what it is like to open your heart again as a widow while raising a child. Dating is not just about finding the right person anymore. It is about protecting your peace, honoring your past, and considering how someone fits into the life you have already built. And because not everyone's story looks the same, we explore how marriage changes over the years. What happens after the honeymoon phase? How do couples grow together through careers, kids, stress, and all the unexpected twists life throws their way? We talk about the realities of a long-term partnership, how love evolves, and why choosing each other over and over again matters. Whether you're single, dating, widowed, divorced, happily married, or somewhere in between, it is all about growth - not perfection. Listen as we have an honest conversation, with laughs included of course, that prove we are all just trying to figure it out...one relationship at a time.

  3. Jul 8

    The Friends Who Stay

    In your teens and twenties, friendship is often about doing life together. In your forties, it's about walking alongside each other through all of the crazy twists and turns that life brings. You don't need to talk every day to know someone is in your corner. Some friends we grow with and others we drift from. And that is ok, too!

  4. Jun 24

    Amazon Top 5, I mean 6

    Join us on episode 3 as we discuss our favorite Amazon finds - just in time for Prime Days!

  5. Jun 20

    No is a Complete Sentence

    Ever find yourself saying, "I'd love to, but..." when what you really mean is "absolutely not"? Same. In this episode, we're talking about the tiny two-letter word that so many of us struggle to use: NO. From volunteering for one more committee, to attending events we would rather skip, to carrying everyone else's emotional baggage, we are discussing that it is ok to say no. It can feel like one of the hardest things to say, but it can be one of the healthiest things you can do. No is a complete sentence and one of the most powerful in the English language. Protecting our time, energy, and sanity is not selfish - it's survival. Because sometimes self-care can look less like bubble baths and more like declining the invitation and just staying home in sweatpants. Grab a drink, get comfy, and let's talk about boundaries.

  6. Jun 16

    Meet Your New Midlife Besties

    Welcome to our very first episode@ Against all odds, we found microphones and decided the world needed to hear our thoughts. In this episode, we tell you a little bit about ourselves. Consider this your warning: there will be laughter, sarcasm, oversharing, awkwardness, and occasional complaints about things that don't matter. We're sweaty. We're petty. We're kind of unsteady. And we're so glad you're here!

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Welcome to Sweaty, Petty, and Kinda Unsteady—the podcast for women who are doing their best, but also wondering why they walked into a room, where their reading glasses went, & whether this hot flash is trying to kill them. Join two sisters —a pediatric nurse & a first-grade teacher—as they navigate perimenopause, parenting, relationships, work, aging, and the everyday absurdities of adult life. It’s like catching up with your funniest friends over coffee (or wine). We’ll share stories, laugh at ourselves & vent about the things that drive us crazy!

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