Sage Sisters

Anne Pizzuti and Kate Doerksen
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We are Kate and Anne - sisters, besties, moms, and Cofounders of Sage Haven & Sage Parents - having a funny, relatable weekly catch-up on parenting and life. Do you have a sister or always wanted one? Come be a Sage Sister as we banter and share the ins and outs of life and parenting in our 40s with kids. Figuring out new hobbies now that the kids are out of baby stages? Fighting with your kids about screen time and devices? Perimenopause and battling aging like a prize fighter? Come join us every Tuesday!

  1. 3D AGO

    Finding Ease and Joy in the Chaos!

    This week we are getting real about finding ease and joy in the stage of life that is honestly a lot. Parenting, work, friendships, marriage, and everything in between — we are sharing what is actually working, what we are letting go of, and how we are learning to hold it all a little looser. No perfect answers, just honest conversation from two sisters who are figuring it out in real time. Come sit with us. Everything is not Awful: WNBA Negotiations Tech Tip: A reminder to just take a beat and breath! Obsessions: Anne’s: Vuori Jeans Kate’s: St Tropez self tanner & Linda’s personalized paintings Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

    47 min

  2. MAR 31

    We Asked a Dermatologist So You Don't Have To

    We brought in Dr. Lori Sanford, board certified dermatologist, because aging gracefully sounds great but we also have questions. Lots of them. What actually works, what is overhyped, how do you start with injectables without looking like a completely different person, and what does a real skincare routine look like for a busy mom in her 40s. Dr. Sanford gives us the real talk on what to do at home, what is worth spending money on, what perimenopause does to your skin that nobody warns you about, and the one thing every woman in her 40s should be doing right now. Never hurts to ask the experts so you don't have to figure it out alone. This one is for every mom who wants to look and feel great and has absolutely no time for nonsense. Everything is not awful: University of Tennessee students build custom rugged wheelchair for newly paralyzed friend Tech tip:   Turn off short in YouTube and avoid any platform with Shorts/doom scrolling.  A new global study tied to the World Happiness Report 2026 once again ties popular social media like Instagram and TikTok to poorer mental health outcomes, especially with younger people. The report finds that these platforms, which are driven by algorithmic feeds and influencer content, tend to have a more negative impact on mental wellbeing compared to apps focused on communication. Read Full Article here. Obsessions: Anne’s: Better Snax - Small business shout out! Kate’s:  Project Hail Mary MovieLike to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

    1h 15m

  3. MAR 24

    The Sister Roast We Have Been Building to Our Whole Lives

    Forty something years of sisterhood and this episode is what it was all leading to. We finish each other's sentences and the accuracy is both impressive and slightly alarming. Cheese. Tsunamis. Overbooking. Interior design control issues. Comfy shoes. And one superpower that actually made us emotional for a second before we got back to roasting each other. This is the most fun we have had recording and we think you will feel it. Everything is not awful: High School boys basketball team shows up for 4th graders as their biggest fans! Tech Tip: How to toggle off the use of web browsers on your kid devices. Video: How to block web access and inappropriate content on kid Apple devices. Obsessions: Anne’s: Kaliteas Shoe Laundry Bags and Amazon VersionKate’s: Beach Reads and Bubbly - March Madness AdditionLike to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

    1h 8m

  4. MAR 17

    Pub Crawls, Puke and Rally, and Hundreds of Strangers at a Funeral

    We had the kind of week that started with Pebble Beach and ended with allergies and regret and we are not mad about it. Spring break chaos, parents in town, kid sports, and the hangover that shall not be named. Plus Oscars fashion opinions nobody asked for but we are giving anyway, where tween culture actually went, a parenting tech fail that will make you feel better about yours, and the most beautiful funeral story we have ever heard. Also obsessions that are genuinely worth your time and a spicy cucumber rice recipe that broke the internet for good reason. Come hang with us. Everything’s not awful: Hundreds of strangers attend funeral of vet Tech Tip: SageHaven: Safe Messaging App - New Voice Calling Feature that will change it all! Obsessions: Anne’s:  Vuori Daily Skirt Kate’s: Viral spicy chicken cucumber rice recipeLike to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

    51 min

  5. MAR 10

    Future-Proof Your Kids

    AI is moving faster than any of us expected and it is coming for the workforce our kids are walking into. We asked the big question — what careers actually make sense now — and broke it down by age from college kid to elementary schooler because the answer is genuinely different for each of them. Plus how to start teaching your kids AI skills today without losing your mind. This one is important. Come sit with us.  Tech Tip: How do I teach my kids AI skills they will need? Obsessions: Anne’s: Corelle Meal Bowls Kate’s: New birdhouse that the kid’s painted:)Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

    1h 4m

  6. MAR 3

    March Madness: Olympics, AI Anxiety, and Why We're Delaying Snapchat

    The highs were high and the lows were low this month friends. We are breaking down our favorite Olympics moments, why the social media trial had us screaming, what AI is doing to all of us, and why your kid does not need Snapchat yet. Plus obsessions that are actually worth your money. Tech Tip: Delay Social Media - 5 Steps Obsessions: Anne’s: Hourglass Foundation Ambient Soft GlowKate’s: Pooky Lamp Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

    1h 15m

  7. FEB 24

    Health & Aging: Taking Control of Our Bodies in Our 40s

    This week we're talking about health and aging—and how we're finally taking control of our own wellness in our 40s. From D2C concierge health services like Ways to Well (bloodwork panels, AI-powered insights, hormone testing) to advocating for yourself beyond basic cholesterol checks, we're diving into what it actually takes to feel good as we age. We're also talking maintenance: stretching, foot pain, the shoes that are saving us (New Balance, HOKA, Oofos), and why rolling our feet on lacrosse balls is now part of life. Plus, how we're using AI for good—meal planning, recipes, and gut health support.  Tech Tip Thursday: How to block the internet from your kids' devices.  Obsessions: Anne’s: Crunchlabs monthly subscription Kate’s: Spring cleaning a bit early - Garage OrganizationLike to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

    1h 1m

  8. FEB 17

    February Smorgasbord: Robotic Lashes, AI Nightmares & Rob from Traitors

    This week it’s a full February smorgasbord. We’re checking in on “Get It Tight, Get It Right,” unpacking the deeply unsettling AI social media platform Moltbook (Reddit for bots?!), and spiraling about robotic beauty coming for our lashes. Plus: Traitors obsession (Rob hive stand up), Survivor 50 hype, Summer House returns, Victoria Beckham family drama, content round-ups, new recipes, and whether a ping pong table will save our family life or ruin it. Tech Tip: Call your reps and support AI guardrails. Obsessions: Anne’s: Aritzia VestKate’s: Shout out to tailoring your JeansLike to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

    1h 3m
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We are Kate and Anne - sisters, besties, moms, and Cofounders of Sage Haven & Sage Parents - having a funny, relatable weekly catch-up on parenting and life. Do you have a sister or always wanted one? Come be a Sage Sister as we banter and share the ins and outs of life and parenting in our 40s with kids. Figuring out new hobbies now that the kids are out of baby stages? Fighting with your kids about screen time and devices? Perimenopause and battling aging like a prize fighter? Come join us every Tuesday!

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  • Creator
    Anne Pizzuti and Kate Doerksen
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Anne Pizzuti and Kate Doerksen
  • Show Website
    Sage Sisters

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