Dear Liz and Lauren

Liz and Lauren
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Dear Liz & Lauren is a podcast for real moms who are tired of pretending they have it all together. Each week, we share anonymous mom confessions or give unqualified advice—real moms, real talk, zero credentials. Hosted by best friends and moms Liz & Lauren, this show covers the messy, funny, and overwhelming parts of motherhood, parenting, relationships, burnout, and midlife. We’re not professionals—just real moms offering unqualified advice and honest conversations that help moms feel less alone. If you’ve got a confession or would like to ask our advice, you can fill out an anonymous form here: https://tinyurl.com/4uzvsct4

  1. One Mom Is Pretending She’s Ready to Work Again… Another Dipped Into the College Fund

    May 11

    One Mom Is Pretending She’s Ready to Work Again… Another Dipped Into the College Fund

    This week, we’re sharing two anonymous mom confessions that hit on something so many families quietly carry: guilt, pressure, and pretending we’re okay when we’re not. One stay-at-home mom says she keeps telling everyone she’s ready to go back to work, but deep down, she doesn’t want to leave this season of motherhood behind. Another mom admits that she and her husband have dipped into their children’s college fund while trying to stay afloat financially… and the guilt is eating at her. We’re talking about: stay-at-home mom guilt returning to work after kids financial stress in parenting parenting and money struggles feeling torn between identity, family, and survival If you’ve ever felt pressure to “have it together” while secretly struggling behind the scenes… this episode is for you. If you’ve got a confession or would like to ask our advice, click on our anonymous link: https://tinyurl.com/3uhpw58m Real moms. Real talk. Zero credentials.

    12 min

  2. Apr 21

    Finally Got Pregnant… So Why Am I So Unhappy? (+ Twins Panic)

    This week’s confession: “I finally got pregnant… so why am I so unhappy?” And another mom wondering how she’s supposed to handle twins! In this “Mom Confessions” episode, we’re sharing two anonymous stories from first-time moms navigating pregnancy in very different ways. One mom is pregnant with twins and overwhelmed with fear about how she’s going to handle it all. Another struggled with fertility and is finally pregnant but is dealing with unexpected depression and struggles in her marriage, and hasn’t told anyone. We’re talking about: -pregnancy anxiety -fertility and finally conceiving -feeling unhappy while pregnant -marriage struggles during pregnancy If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, numb, or not how you thought you’d feel… you’re not alone. If you’ve got a confession or would like to ask our advice, click on our anonymous link: https://tinyurl.com/3uhpw58m https://tinyurl.com/3uhpw58m Real moms. Real talk. Zero credentials.

    16 min

  3. Apr 7

    Mom Confessions: Kids, Phones & Social Media + How to Delay Devices with The Digital Balance Project

    Kids, phones, and social media… when is the right time? In this episode, we’re sharing a real mom confession about screen time struggles and talking with Alexis Rod, APRN, and Meghan Robinson, PT DPT, OMT from The Digital Balance Project about how to delay devices and build healthier digital habits. The Digital Balance Project is a nonprofit helping families navigate one of the hardest parts of modern parenting: screens, phones, and social media. We’re talking about what it actually looks like to delay devices, why it matters, and how to make realistic choices in a world where tech is everywhere (and let’s be honest… sometimes feels unavoidable). If you’ve ever questioned when your child should get a phone, felt pressure from other parents, or worried about what all this screen time is really doing… this episode is for you. Because we’re all just trying to figure this out without losing our minds (or handing over an iPhone at age 8). To learn more about The Digital Balance Project and to view their resources and workshops, click here: https://Thedigitalbalanceproject.com If you’ve got a confession or would like to ask our advice, click on our anonymous link: https://tinyurl.com/3uhpw58m Real moms. Real talk. Zero credentials.

    36 min
  4. Mom Confessions: Mom Burnout, Therapy Struggles & Emotional Affairs

    Mar 31

    Mom Confessions: Mom Burnout, Therapy Struggles & Emotional Affairs

    Motherhood can feel overwhelming… and sometimes, it’s more than just being tired. In this Mom Confessions episode, we’re sharing two anonymous submissions that dive into burnout, identity loss, therapy, and complicated relationship dynamics. One mom opens up about feeling completely overwhelmed and like she’s lost herself, wanting to start therapy and wishing her husband would finally work through things he’s been avoiding. Another shares that after a year of couples therapy following her husband’s affair, she’s now found herself emotionally involved with someone else. We’re not here to fix it or give perfect answers, just to talk through the messy, complicated realities so many moms are quietly living. If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, disconnected from yourself, or unsure what your relationship even looks like anymore… you’re not alone. If you’ve got a confession or would like to ask our advice, click on our anonymous link: https://tinyurl.com/4uzvsct4 Real moms. Real talk. Zero credentials.

    20 min

  5. Mar 23

    Body Shaming Kids: Do You Say Something When It’s Not Your Place? | Unqualified Advice

    We got a submission that made us stop and think… A family member keeps making comments about a child’s weight—and no one is saying anything. But here’s the question… Is it your place to step in if it’s not your child? In this episode of Dear Liz & Lauren, we’re giving our very unqualified advice on: Handling body shaming comments about kids Where the line is between “not your business” and “this isn’t okay” Protecting kids from harmful messages about body image Setting boundaries without blowing up the family dynamic Because sometimes staying quiet feels easier… but it doesn’t always feel right. And let’s be honest—these are the situations you can’t always talk about with people in your real life. If you’ve got a confession or would like to ask our advice, click on our anonymous link: https://tinyurl.com/4uzvsct4 Real moms. Real talk. Zero credentials.

    17 min

  6. Mar 17

    Unqualified Advice: Mean Girls, Friendship Drama & What Moms Should Do

    Mean girls, friendship drama, and the helpless feeling of watching your child struggle socially… what should moms actually do? In this Unqualified Advice episode of Dear Liz and Lauren, a mom writes in asking how to handle a painful situation: her daughter is dealing with mean girls and toxic friendships, and she’s not sure when to step in or when to let her daughter handle it herself. We talk about how to support your daughter without making things worse, what to say when girls are being mean or excluding others, when parents should intervene in friendship drama, and helping kids build confidence and healthy friendships. As always, we’re giving completely unqualified advice — just two moms sharing honest thoughts, real experiences, and a lot of empathy for how hard parenting moments like this can be. If you’re raising kids, navigating social drama, or trying to help your kid deal with mean girls, this episode is for you. If you’ve got a confession or would like to ask our advice, click on our anonymous link: Real moms. Real talk. Zero credentials.

    20 min

  7. Mar 9

    Unqualified Advice: How Do You Make Mom Friends… and What If You Don’t Like the Other Moms?

    It’s another Unqualified Advice episode — where we answer real questions from moms and give our very unqualified opinions. This week’s dilemmas are all about mom friendships, and let’s be honest… they can be complicated. One listener recently moved to a new city and is struggling to make mom friends beyond the casual acquaintance stage. How do you actually build real friendships as an adult — especially as a busy mom? Another mom has the opposite problem: her son has a close group of friends, and all the moms hang out at every playdate… but she can’t stand them. What do you do when your kid’s friendships come with parents you don’t click with? We talk about making friends as an adult, navigating mom friend groups, playdate politics, and the awkward reality of parenting social circles. As always, we’re not experts — just real moms giving very unqualified advice. 🎙️ Real moms. Real talk. Zero Credentials.

    19 min
  8. Mom Confessions: Poop Disasters, Fake Bedtimes & Grocery Store Crimes | Unqualified Advice

    Mar 2

    Mom Confessions: Poop Disasters, Fake Bedtimes & Grocery Store Crimes | Unqualified Advice

    It’s time for another Mom Confessions episode — where real moms anonymously share the funny, honest, and sometimes questionable things they’ve done to survive parenting and mom life. In this episode, we react (and try really hard not to judge!) to real motherhood confessions involving diaper disasters, bedtime tricks, and grocery store decisions made in full survival mode. We’re talking: ​Poop-covered pants ​A secret hack to get kids to bed earlier​Parenting “shortcuts” at the checkout line 😬 If you love honest conversations about motherhood, parenting struggles, and the chaos of raising kids, this episode is for you. Got a mom confession or need advice? Submit yours anonymously at the link in our Instagram bio or click here: https://tr.ee/x06ISYo8C3 Real moms. Real talk. Zero credentials.

    14 min
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Dear Liz & Lauren is a podcast for real moms who are tired of pretending they have it all together. Each week, we share anonymous mom confessions or give unqualified advice—real moms, real talk, zero credentials. Hosted by best friends and moms Liz & Lauren, this show covers the messy, funny, and overwhelming parts of motherhood, parenting, relationships, burnout, and midlife. We’re not professionals—just real moms offering unqualified advice and honest conversations that help moms feel less alone. If you’ve got a confession or would like to ask our advice, you can fill out an anonymous form here: https://tinyurl.com/4uzvsct4

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  • Creator
    Liz and Lauren
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Liz and Lauren
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    Dear Liz and Lauren