SundaySundae: Real Friends. Real Talk. Real Life.

Paula Carrasco
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Sunday Sundae is a real-talk podcast hosted by six lifelong friends navigating the messy and meaningful parts of midlife life, together. From aging parents to grown kids, love and intimacy, sex, loss, faith, and friendship — nothing’s off the table. Rooted in decades of connection, this is where vulnerability meets wisdom, and laughter lives alongside the hard stuff. No filters — just faithful friends navigating life, one scoop at a time.

  1. 4d ago

    The Veteran's Scoop - Ep 10

    A veteran’s story doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. In honor of Veterans Day, we’re reposting this heartfelt conversation with Dennis, who reflects on his service in Vietnam and Desert Storm, the responsibility of leading helicopter crews, and the journey home—a path shaped by moments of silence, connection, and the support that helped him heal. In this moving conversation with his daughter and the Sunday Sundae crew, Dennis shares stories of courage, camaraderie, and finding purpose through service. His message is a powerful reminder that sometimes, the most meaningful thing we can do is simply ask a veteran if they’d like to share their story—and let them know we’re here to listen. Because every story deserves to be heard. ❤️ This Veterans Day, we honor all who have served and the stories they carry.

  2. Nov 1

    The Scoop on Becoming - Ep 61

    What if the version of ourselves that emerges after loss is someone we haven't even met yet? This week, we get real about life-changing losses, unexpected transitions, and the possibility of becoming someone new. Inspired by a story Paula heard on Mel Robbins' podcast, originally shared by Ed Mylett, we explore the metaphor of an eagle shedding its old feathers and preparing for a new chapter. Is it a true story? We're not claiming that! But the message sparked a conversation worth having. We talk about: 🦅 When life changes us: How losing a relationship, a career, a dream, our health, or even an old version of ourselves can leave us wondering, "Who are we now?" ✨ Letting go: People-pleasing, resentment, guilt, shame and fear. What are we carrying that no longer belongs in our next chapter? ❤️ Finding ourselves again: Not by trying to return to who we used to be, but by discovering who we might become. 🔥 What would we do if we weren't afraid? Climb a fourteener? Travel more? Start something new? We each take a look at the fears holding us back. And perhaps the biggest takeaway: Hard things aren't necessarily blessings in disguise, and we don't have to pretend they are. But even in the middle of loss, we can find the courage to grow, change and create a life that looks different from the one we imagined. We wrap up with a little wisdom from Erin's mom: "When you've got one foot in the past and one in the future, you're pissing all over today." So maybe it's time to stop looking back, stop worrying about what's ahead, and start showing up for the lives we're living right now. Here's to shedding a few feathers, letting go of what no longer serves us, and becoming. Happy Sunday Sundae! 🍨

  3. Oct 25

    The Scoop on No Makeup! Ep 60

    Sunday Sundae: Unmade 💄 Happy Sunday Sundae! This week, we show up completely unmade—no foundation, no mascara, no filters. Just real friends, real talk, and a whole lot of laughs about makeup, skincare, beauty standards, and the journey to feeling comfortable in our own skin. From middle school acne and sneaking makeup on the Mesa Verde trip to ’80s blue eyeshadow, Madonna-inspired looks, gothic phases, and eyebrow regrets, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to revisit the beauty trends that shaped us. We get real about growing up without seeing ourselves represented in magazines, being our own worst critics, and looking back at old photos only to wonder why we ever thought we didn’t look good. We swap skincare stories, compare old-school remedies with today’s must-have products, and discuss everything from cold cream and pencil-thin eyebrows to retinol, wrinkle patches, tattooed eyeliner, and magnifying mirrors. And as we get older, one question remains: Are we finally learning to love the skin we’re in, or have we just found new things to criticize? Our biggest beauty reminders? Wash your face every night. Wear sunscreen every day—and don’t forget your hat! Take the pictures. All of them. Even when you don’t feel your best. Because one day, you’ll look back at those photos and realize you were beautiful all along. Remember: “You’re not fat, you’re beautiful. Take lots of pictures, because one day you’ll look back and say, ‘Man, I was fine.’” Real friends. Real talk. Real life. And this Sunday, absolutely unmade. 🍨

  4. Oct 18

    The Scoop on Fall Break - Ep 59

    Another school break already?! 🍂 Remember when we had Christmas break, spring break, and that was pretty much it? In this Sunday Sundae conversation, we’re questioning how school calendars have changed and whether fall break so soon after the school year starts is really necessary. While students and teachers may need a reset, working parents are left juggling childcare, work schedules, and the question of whether a break that short is even worth it! We explore alternative school calendars, from combining fall break with Thanksgiving to aligning spring break with Easter, year-round schooling, and the pros and cons of block scheduling. And because no Sunday Sundae conversation stays on one topic for too long, we take a few unexpected detours into smoking and vaping, food dyes, processed foods, supplements, and what’s actually in the products we use every day. We wrap things up with a humorous thought: maybe fall break is the perfect opportunity for families to pay a little more attention to what their kids are eating and consuming! So, has the school calendar really improved since our generation was in school, or have we just made life more complicated? Let’s talk about it!

  5. Oct 11

    The Scoop on Parenting - Ep 58

    This Sunday, we’re getting real about parenting across generations! 💛 We kick things off with a little life catch-up—birthdays, family updates, and a comedy show—before diving into a candid conversation about how parenting has changed over the years. From discipline and respect to apologies, boundaries, big emotions, and gentle parenting, we explore the differences between how we were raised and how we’re raising the next generation. Through personal stories, parenting missteps, and lessons learned along the way, we reflect on what it means to grow as parents, own our mistakes, and model accountability for our kids. Because parenting isn’t about getting everything right; it’s about being willing to learn, do better, and lead with love. And, of course, we wrap things up with Paula’s favorite takeaway from that comedy show: be “horny for life!” 😂❤️ A reminder to embrace joy, nurture connection, laugh often, cherish our people, and appreciate the little moments that make life so meaningful—because none of it lasts forever. Real friends. Real talk. Real life. And a reminder to live it while we can! 🍦

  6. Sep 27

    The Scoop on Imagery - Ep 57

    Wait… have you ever REALLY looked at the branding on the products you buy? 👀This week on Sunday Sundae, we went down a rabbit hole after taking a closer look at Monster Energy’s “Bad Apple” can — and the imagery, symbolism, and messaging behind it.Is it intentional? Clever marketing? Or are we reading too much into it?And more importantly… does the imagery and message behind a product matter to you as a consumer?Maybe the bigger conversation isn't about one energy drink at all.Maybe it's about becoming more intentional about what we allow into our homes, what we purchase, what we normalize, and the messages we surround ourselves with.We're not here to tell you what you should or shouldn't buy. We're just asking you to look a little closer, question what you're seeing, and decide for yourself what aligns with your values.Because sometimes the most ordinary things can spark some pretty deep conversations.🎧 Listen to the full episode and join us down the rabbit hole.What do YOU think? Is provocative branding just clever marketing, or can the imagery behind a product actually influence whether you choose to support it?

  7. Sep 20

    The Scoop on Our Youngr Self - Ep 57

    What if you could look at a photo of your younger self and see her the way you see the people you love—with patience, tenderness, and grace? In this episode, the group gets real about self-compassion and why it can be so much easier to offer kindness to everyone else than to ourselves. Looking back at childhood photos opens the door to a deeper conversation about comparison, family expectations, difficult childhood experiences, and the pressures of adulthood that can create a harsh inner voice. Along the way, there’s plenty of nostalgia for growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, stories about parenting and motherhood, reflections on family legacy, and a reminder that sometimes healing can begin with something as simple as play, perspective, and giving yourself a little grace. And the conversation ends with a challenge for you: Find a photo of your younger self. Look at that little girl—or that younger version of you—and ask yourself: Would I speak to her the way I speak to myself today? Maybe she deserves a little more kindness than you’ve been giving her. ❤️

  8. Sep 13

    The Scoop on Our Names - Ep 55

    What if your name isn’t just what people call you—but part of who you were meant to become? Have you ever looked up the meaning of your name and thought, Wait…that is SO me? Or wondered why a nickname stuck with you, why certain names never felt right, or whether the name your family chose says something about the person you were destined to become? In this Sunday Sundae episode, we go down the name rabbit hole—and what starts as a funny conversation quickly becomes surprisingly personal. We unpack the meanings, origins, family stories, spiritual connections, and even the numerology behind our names, discovering some pretty wild connections between the women we were named to be and the women we’ve actually become. There’s laughter, embarrassment, a little karma, some family drama, and plenty of “Oh my God, THAT explains so much” moments.Because maybe a name is more than a label. Maybe it’s a c lue.

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Sunday Sundae is a real-talk podcast hosted by six lifelong friends navigating the messy and meaningful parts of midlife life, together. From aging parents to grown kids, love and intimacy, sex, loss, faith, and friendship — nothing’s off the table. Rooted in decades of connection, this is where vulnerability meets wisdom, and laughter lives alongside the hard stuff. No filters — just faithful friends navigating life, one scoop at a time.

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