Don’t Tell Your Father

Bri and Wren Cope
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Don’t Tell Your Father is an unfiltered mother-daughter podcast about girlhood, growing up, and all the weird stuff nobody warns you about. Hosted by a Millennial mom and her Gen Alpha daughter, each episode dives into the real, funny, awkward, and sometimes chaotic experience of growing up girl - from middle school, puberty, friendships, anxiety, confidence, and family, to the random thoughts and questionable decisions that come with being a girl at any age. It's the kind of mother-daughter conversation that makes you think, "Wait...is this normal?" We talk about the stuff moms and daughters are actually thinking about, with humor, honesty, and absolutely no filter. Whether you're the mom of a tween, a teenage girl, a daughter, or a woman who has been fully initiated into the weirdness of girlhood, you're invited to listen in. Come for the laughs. Stay for the "OMG, SAME."  And whatever you do...don't tell dad!

  1. 6d ago

    Are Ghosts Real or Are We Just Dramatic? (A Mother-Daughter Halloween Episode)

    From a glass mysteriously falling in an old college house and a strange sleep paralysis experience to a shampoo bottle that seemed to move on its own, a bedroom light turning on in the middle of the night, and a printer that appeared to ask for “Help” and “Me,” we’re sharing the weird things we still can’t fully explain. Are they ghosts, coincidences, or just things that go bump in the night?   Plus, we talk scary movies, childhood fears, Halloween memories, and why Wren thinks knowing the best scary stories might be the secret to becoming popular at a sleepover.    In this episode: Real-life ghost stories and unexplained experiences Creepy things that happened in our house and Bri’s old college house Sleep paralysis, strange noises, and things moving when nobody’s looking Childhood fears, scary movies, and Halloween memories The scary story you need in your sleepover repertoire   If you love spooky stories, Halloween conversations, and the chaotic, unfiltered conversations between a millennial mom and her Gen Alpha daughter, this episode is for you. We’re here to normalize the weird parts of growing up—whether that means talking about ghosts, childhood fears, or the things that still creep us out.   New episodes every Friday. Secrets every episode.  If you liked this episode - share, leave a review, or follow us on social media!

  2. Oct 23

    What If We Made Life More Magical? (Whimsy, Woo-Woo, & Weird Girl Energy)

    What happens when Millennial mom energy meets Gen Alpha skepticism, a little witchy woo-woo, and the desperate need to make life as magical as possible? You get this episode.   This week on Don't Tell Your Father, Bri and Wren are joined by Wren's grandma Brenda for a three-generation conversation about whimsy, woo-woo, and embracing your inner weird girl. From leaving gifts for fairies and collecting rocks to oracle cards, pendulums, and signs from the universe, we're figuring out where playful imagination ends and woo-woo beliefs begin.    We're talking about: Why making ordinary moments feel magical might be exactly what we need Pendulum readings, oracle cards, repeating numbers, deja vu, and whether the universe is sending us signs Is it possible to be yourself without worrying about being cool, especially in middle school? Sleepover rituals, Bloody Mary, quirky collections, and the weird things we did growing up   This episode is an unfiltered mother-daughter conversation about growing up, staying playful, questioning what we believe, and giving ourselves permission to be a little strange. Because life is weird enough - we might as well make it magical.    Listen, laugh, and share this episode with your most whimsical or woo-woo friend.  New episodes every Friday. Secrets every episode.

  3. Oct 16

    Queen for a Day (Birthday Hype, Traditions, and Expectations)

    It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to.    Birthdays are supposed to be all about you—but what happens when the birthday hype doesn’t live up to reality? In this episode of Don’t Tell Your Father, Bri and Wren get into the chaos of birthday expectations, being Queen for a Day, and why getting older is weird at every age.   We’re talking: Birthday wishes, gift expectations, and the perfect birthday plans Why we want people to remember our birthdays, plan surprises, and make us feel special Birthday traditions, favorite memories, and the rules every birthday girl deserves Birthdays after 40, growing up, and what we thought being an adult would look like Middle school drama, making friends, and being scared of what comes next Our birthday predictions, wish lists, and what Mom really wants for her birthday From Wren’s extremely detailed dream birthday (Oregon Trail included) to Mom’s birthday blues and hopes for a little extra birthday magic, we’re normalizing the weird parts of growing up—and admitting that sometimes you just want someone else to make the plans.   Because you can love your birthday and still be disappointed when it doesn’t live up to the hype.    Like what you heard? Follow us to catch new episodes every Friday, leave a review, find us on social media, or share with a friend.

  4. Oct 9

    What Happened in College?!? (Things Our Moms Probably Shouldn't Tell Us)

    What happens when a Gen Alpha daughter and her friend sit down with their millennial moms and start asking questions about college, friendship, dating, and what life was like before they were moms?    In this episode of Don’t Tell Your Father, Wren and Charli turn the tables and interview Bri and Nicole about our college years—from making friends and staying connected with long-distance friends to dating, questionable decisions, college girlhood, and all the weird, awkward, unforgettable parts of growing up. We’re talking about the differences between growing up as millennials and growing up as Gen Alpha, what college was like before smartphones and social media, how friendships change with distance and adulthood, and the things our moms never told us about being young adults. Because before we were moms, we were just girls trying to figure it out, too. In this episode: ● What college was actually like for millennial moms ● College friendships and long-distance friends ● Dating and questionable college decisions ● Girlhood before smartphones and social media ● The weird, awkward, and normal parts of girlhood ● What we wish we could tell our younger selves ● The things our daughters REALLY want to know about our pasts   If you’re a millennial mom, Gen Alpha girl, mother-daughter duo, college student, or anyone who remembers the weirdness of growing up and finding your people, this one’s for you.    Follow Don’t Tell Your Father for chaotic mother-daughter conversations about girlhood, growing up, friendship, hormones, anxiety, middle school, and all the things we’re usually told not to say out loud.   And remember: some things are better discussed on a podcast than at the dinner table.

  5. Oct 2

    Do You Even Know Me? (Mother. Daughter. Strangers.)

    How well does a millennial mom really know her middle school daughter? And how well does a daughter actually know her mom? Bri and Wren put their relationship to the test with a very serious investigation into how well they know each other.  In this episode, we ask: The things we should know about each other Weird habits, pet peeves, obsessions and icks Mother-daughter "Would you rather?" questions And deciding how many questions we can get wrong before we have to disown one another Because girlhood is weird. Motherhood is weird. And apparently, living together for years does NOT mean you know everything about each other. If you're a mom of a teen or tween, a daughter navigating growing up girl, or just someone who understands surface-level questions maybe aren't the only way to know a person, then this one's for you. Follow the podcast, share with someone you absolutely are unsure how well you know, and find us on our social media accounts @DontTellYourFatherPod

  6. Sep 25

    I'll Make the Playlist, You Bring the Snacks (Time for a Road Trip!)

    Before we hit the road for a girls' trip, we're getting VERY serious about the important stuff: snacks, entertainment, and how to survive being trapped in the car together for hours. In this episode, we dive into: The ultimate road trip snack list Planes, trains, buses and automobiles: which one is actually the best way to travel? How the hell do you entertain yourself on a long trip? The best (and worst) road trips we've been on And where are we even going? If you're dreaming of taking a trip soon, have ever had a way too memorable road trip (amazing OR awful), or just want to argue with us over what snacks, etiquette and activities make or break a road trip...than this one is for you. Hit us up on the socials and tell us what you totally agree with (or what you'd fight us on being wrong about), or just let us know where you're going on your next road trip!

  7. Sep 18

    Can Fall Just Hurry Up Already? (We Have Hoodies to Wear)

    The only thing standing between us and fall is a few days...and the unrelenting heat waves that keep hitting our state. Despite the bare legs and the cranked up A/C, we are dreaming of a cozy autumn. This week, we dive into: Our favorite things about fall The fun plans already on our calendar  Whether or not daylight savings time has landed on Halloween night before The (very few) downsides to fall  And a normal amount of wandering off topic If you crave the ASMR of crunchy leaves, are ready for jeans and hoodies every day, or are craving something flavored with pumpkin (there's no such thing as a basic bitch), this episode might be for you.   Be sure to check out our socials if you want a shout out on next week's episode!  Or just to catch the in-between-episode shenanigans and our fall hair transformations.

  8. Sep 11

    Does Doing Art Make Us Artists? (The Wren and Bri Do Shit Series)

    What happens when we stop planning everything and just...do shit? For our first installment of a new series, Wren and Bri Do Shit, we sit down with a Play-Doh Bloom flower kit and attempt to make some very cute flowers while talking about why we actually love making things. In this episode, we talk about: The arts and crafts we've loved over the years Our year-long self portrait project Why Bri is obsessed with plant art And a lot of chatter about how to actually do the flower kit that we maybe had too much confidence in our ability to execute Basically, we talk, we make stuff, we get distracted, and we figure it out as we go. If you also like arts and crafts, have more creative hobbies than reasonably necessary, can appreciate doing things badly before doing them well, or just like hanging out and making random shit, then this episode is for you. And meet us on the socials to tell us what shit we should do next (we're thinking about buying all the weird candy and snacks for a taste test, but also that sounds like any good Saturday afternoon...)

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Don’t Tell Your Father is an unfiltered mother-daughter podcast about girlhood, growing up, and all the weird stuff nobody warns you about. Hosted by a Millennial mom and her Gen Alpha daughter, each episode dives into the real, funny, awkward, and sometimes chaotic experience of growing up girl - from middle school, puberty, friendships, anxiety, confidence, and family, to the random thoughts and questionable decisions that come with being a girl at any age. It's the kind of mother-daughter conversation that makes you think, "Wait...is this normal?" We talk about the stuff moms and daughters are actually thinking about, with humor, honesty, and absolutely no filter. Whether you're the mom of a tween, a teenage girl, a daughter, or a woman who has been fully initiated into the weirdness of girlhood, you're invited to listen in. Come for the laughs. Stay for the "OMG, SAME."  And whatever you do...don't tell dad!

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  • Creator
    Bri and Wren Cope
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
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