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07/11/2025

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.

07/11/2025

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49 min
05/09/2022

Healthy Relationships

Some of us have allowed ourselves to be connected to people who don’t carry their share of the weight. And in turn, we are the ones who end up getting injured. We should invest our time and energy in people who have our backs. That doesn’t mean we don’t reach out to troubled people. However, we are not called into deep relationships with dysfunction. Stacy and Anthony cover the seven keys to healthy relationships encouraging us that these require maintenance and investment, but with the right people it’s more than worth it. You can learn more and pick up a copy of When Faith Meets Therapy at https://whenfaithmeetstherapy.com/ Get the professional, faith-based counseling that you deserve. Get 10% off your first month at www.faithfulcounseling.com/whenfaithmeetstherapy.

05/09/2022

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32 min
03/07/2023

the unicorn that is adult friendship

Who are your close friends? What do you do to cultivate friendships in your life? Friendship as an adult can feel like we’re unicorn-hunting, clinging to some childhood ideal or tv show standard. But real life friendship requires risk and it can come and go in seasons. And it is so worth it. We’re taking time this summer (as usual) to be mentored by an experienced mom and benefit from her wisdom. Bonus! My guest for these 6 weeks is both wise AND funny. Join me for conversations with wife, mom, author, and podcaster Cynthia Yanof. We’ll answer some listener questions, share our experiences, and laugh a lot. 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 Podcast: MESSmerized links mentioned: Find Your People by Jennie Allen related episodes: Be Vulnerable, Find Your People :: Jennie Allen [Ep 354] Friendship is Hard :: Amy Weatherly & Jess Johnston [Ep 350] Healing from Broken Friendships :: Shundria Riddick [Ep 321] Helping Our Kids Foster Friendships :: David Thomas & Sissy Goff [Ep 338]

03/07/2023

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41 min
10/10/2025

Low-Cost Vet, High-Cost Water

On today’s episode, we get gloriously sidetracked by life’s adventures—like forgetting to pay the water bill, paying stadium prices for bottled water, and mourning the very first ding on a brand-new car. We also chat about when a low-cost vet clinic is worth it and why asking your husband if you need Botox is… not the question you want answered. It’s funny, relatable, and a little bit practical—come get sidetracked 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: Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! 14 left! Heather's friend Tommy who is a wealth adviser. Heather’s viral Collagen masks LONDONTOWN Lakur Nail Polish/Topper - Chrome Glaze Heather’s new rug Heather’s replacement forks Cynthia’s new fave Dry Shampoo Shark Tank (TV Series 2009– ) - IMDb 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.

10/10/2025

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46 min
02/05/2025

Saditude, Turks Trip, and a Ginormous Carbon Footprint

Saditude, Turks Trip, and a Ginormous Carbon Footprint In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by the many truck issues in the Yanof house (one stuck in the mud and one stolen!). Heather recaps her Turks and Caicos trip and shares her observations from traveling with 60 and 70-year-olds who are active and still love their spouses. The end of the school year comes with all the graduation feelings that Cynthia has difficulty naming, we need the feelings pillow. Stick around to the end where we pop back on after taping Supertrackers for a quick update. 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) Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush Encourage Out with the Old Cherry Bomb E… - Sidetracked Snack Mom from instagram that influenced Heather Uncrustable Sandwich Maker Natural Tulip Cupcake Liners for Baking Cups Downy Wrinkle Releaser Spray Electric Candle Lighter with Safety Switch The Lost Apothecary: By Sarah Penner Citrus & Basil All Purpose Cleaner - 28 fl oz - Everspring™ : Target Links Mentioned:

02/05/2025

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44 min
24/01/2025

Getting Lit with Tuna Salad, Adult Diapers and Jello Molds

Getting Lit with Tuna Salad, Adult Diapers and Jello Molds In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by multiple recipes- Mike’s tuna salad (recipe provided by Matthew McConaughey) and a scripture cake. Cynthia brings her adult kids to a 9 year old birthday party and it turns into dead man walking. The unfavorite things party provides bath bombs that could give a UTI. 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: Life Is Messy, God Is Good: by Cynthia Yanof Instagram Reel with Matthew McConaughey’s Tuna Salad recipe Greenlights: by Matthew McConaughey What in the World?!: by Leanne Morgan Practicing the Way: By John Mark Comer ScreenZen POPPI Sparkling Prebiotic Soda Orange Topo Chico Sabores Lime with Mint Extract Heather’s Red Light Face tool Life.Church Sermons Somehow: by Anne Lamott Velvet Elvis: by Rob Bell Mel Robbins ABC Scripture Cards – Cleerely Stated

24/01/2025

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52 min
12/09/2025

Mace Mishaps, College Tours, and Aspartame Withdrawal

In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked by Heather’s trip to all of the South East United States for a fun college tour. Cynthia shares what happens when JB has an entire floor of the house to himself and finds the mace (does this count as a free chemical peel?). All of this unfolds while Cynthia is trying to quit Coke Zero (again) and walks us through her strategy to finally kick the habit. Plus, Heather is made aware of how she for sure has too many kids at too many schools with an awkward wave situation at Senior Parent Night. 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! Emily Alexis Ann Cheney (@toupeequeen) Advent Calendar Fishing Christmas Countdown Better: A Study of Hebrews: By Jen Wilkin Our God is a Consuming Fire by Miles Fidell at Auburn Community Church Cynthia’s New Fall Candle Heather’s Moisture/must smell remover Better Homes & Gardens Aroma Accents Oil Diffuser Draw the Circle: By Mark Batterson 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.

12/09/2025

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40 min
26/06/2023

raising kids who can stand alone

What do you feel when your child is struggling? How do you decide when to step in? Whether it’s fighting for your attention from a new baby or struggling with a new skill there are times for us to intervene and there are times for us to let our kids be uncomfortable. Yes, because we’re limited, but also because, as our summer of mentorship guest puts it, “If I want to raise kids that can stand alone, then I’ve gotta let them.” We’re taking time this summer (as usual) to be mentored by an experienced mom and benefit from her wisdom. Bonus! My guest for these 6 weeks is both wise AND funny. Join me for conversations with wife, mom, author, and podcaster Cynthia Yanof. We’ll answer some listener questions, share our experiences, and laugh a lot. 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 Podcast: MESSmerized related episodes: Resolving Sibling Conflict :: Jim & Lynne Jackson [Ep 126] 5 Principles to Guide Motherhood :: Rosemary McFadyen [Ep 44]

26/06/2023

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35 min
19/06/2023

little liar face

What do you do when your kid lies? What about when your kid doesn’t make the team? Is this your failure or theirs…or is it something else? We’re taking time this summer (as usual) to be mentored by an experienced mom and benefit from her wisdom. Bonus! My guest for these 6 weeks is both wise AND funny. Join me for conversations with wife, mom, author, and podcaster Cynthia Yanof. We’ll answer some listener questions, share our experiences, and laugh a lot. 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 Podcast: MESSmerized Related Episodes: Focus on Growth vs Guilt :: Lisa Bever [Ep 291] Choosing Connection Over Critique :: Rachel Macy Stafford [Ep 280]

19/06/2023

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40 min
01/11/2024

Sidetracked LIVE (what could possibly go wrong, amiright?)

Sidetracked LIVE (what could possibly go wrong, amiright?) In this episode, Cynthia and Heather have their first ever LIVE Sidetracked show! They get sidetracked with a live audience by $16 Cotton candy bacon on a stick, Heather’s blankie that travels with her (including on her honeymoon), and Cynthia’s one-time visit to a Christmas tree farm while her kids were throwing up. Links Mentioned: Heather’s Costco Christmas tree ($100 cheaper in store) Women's Clothing- Chico's Revlon brush hair dryer Thrive Causemetics Nobody Wants This (TV Series 2024– ) - IMDb Captain Rodney's Boucan Pepper Glaze Fine Stitchy Gun for Clothes Rent Women's Clothing | Nuuly RevitaLash Cosmetics, RevitaBrow Advanced Eyebrow Serum Dazzle Dry Complete Starter Mini Kit Matching knit PJ’s Become a Supertracker* Featured Sponsor: Dwell Bible App: If you're ready to infuse your day with God's word ... then head over to dwellbible.com/sidetracked to snag your exclusive 25% discount today.

01/11/2024

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45 min

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Pancreatitis, Pre-Check, and Pronouncing Gayla

Healthy Relationships

the unicorn that is adult friendship

Low-Cost Vet, High-Cost Water

Saditude, Turks Trip, and a Ginormous Carbon Footprint

Getting Lit with Tuna Salad, Adult Diapers and Jello Molds

Mace Mishaps, College Tours, and Aspartame Withdrawal

raising kids who can stand alone

little liar face

Sidetracked LIVE (what could possibly go wrong, amiright?)

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