Tips, Triumphs & Real Talk About Balancing It All

Motherhood isn’t always picture-perfect. Sometimes? It’s pure survival mode!

In this episode, we’re sharing the real, unfiltered side of being a mom: the never-ending multitasking, the overlooked wins, the fails and the constant pressure to “do it all.”

This episode is for any mom who needs validation, support, and a reminder that it’s OK to not have it all figured out. If you’ve ever wondered, “How do women do this ... without other women?” — we've got you!

Everything We're Covering:

• Why it’s healthy to let your kids fail sometimes
• Understanding the different "seasons of motherhood"
• How to be more present and make the most of these fleeting memories
• Getting caught mid-intimacy — and our favorite excuses!
• The miracle of home delivery services
• Mom guilt, mom brain & choosing between that solo Target run or just taking a nap

Meet Your Experts:

Joining host Carrie Esposito (mom, podcast host, and functional & plastic surgery patient) is a powerhouse panel of mothers who get it — because they’re living it, too:

• Stacie Isler, PA-C – Mom of 3 and experienced physician assistant and aesthetic medicine professional who knows what it’s like to juggle family, thriving career and self-care.
• Dr. Marguerite Weston – Functional medicine expert, mom of 2 and trusted provider helping women optimize their health through all stages of life — from fertility to postpartum to menopause.
• Sami Bossert – Entrepreneur, mom and owner of PTULA athletic wear — with baby #3 on the way and an honest perspective on balancing business and motherhood.

Peeling Back The Curtain (& Bedsheets) To Highlight Misconceptions About Menopause!

We kicked off Asking For A Friend live with cocktails and a candid conversation about a topic that affects every woman eventually: menopause. In this special episode, we’re laying it all out with unfiltered insight and expert perspectives, along with some good laughs about sex, hormones and the real-life experience of aging in a woman’s body.

This episode is for anyone out there who wants honest answers about menopause, hormone health and intimacy — without the awkwardness!

Everything We're Covering:

• Why menopause happens
• Menopause vs Perimenopause: how to know what you're experiencing
• What a DUTCH test is and how it can reveal hormone imbalances
• Root-cause treatment options that go beyond symptom masking
• Is "Man O Pause" a real thing for men?
• The sad realization that alcohol and menopause don’t mix well
• The truth about declining libido and what to do about it
• Tips for navigating this new phase with confidence, connection and compassion

Meet Your Experts:

Joining host Carrie Esposito (who’s asking all the questions you’ve been too shy to bring up) are three bold and brilliant guests ready to make menopause make sense:

• Dr. Marguerite Weston – A double board-certified functional medicine physician helping women understand what’s really happening during menopause and how to get back to feeling like themselves again.
• Kim Pheiffer – Interior design CEO and empowered woman currently navigating her own menopause journey with honesty, humor and the perfect blend of HRT.
• Chris Ebert – Dentist, husband and hormone health advocate sharing what it’s like to support a partner through menopause while exploring his own path with hormone therapy.

We Don't Have To Go Through Menopause The Way Mom Did!

We need to have the talk. You know the one! The one about hormones — because they do way more than just cause hot flashes. In this episode, we’re breaking down the role estrogen and progesterone play in everything from mood to memory to metabolism, and why the first signs of perimenopause are often easy to miss (until they’re not!).

Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s or beyond, understanding your hormones is one of the most powerful things you can do for your energy, your mindset and your overall well-being.

⭐Everything We're Covering⭐

• The impact of low estrogen beyond just hot flashes and low libido
• Brain fog and how hormones might be to blame
• Why creatine could be your new best friend
• Is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) actually safe?
• What to take for hormone balance and lasting energy
• How to reduce brain fog during perimenopause
• Why building and maintaining muscle becomes critical as we age
• The hormonal impact of alcohol (and how much is too much)
• Tips to naturally balance hormones and boost energy
• … & more insight you won’t find on your "For You" page

Meet Your Experts:

Joining host Carrie Esposito (who's asking all the questions we've been too shy to bring up) are three passionate experts dedicated to helping women feel like themselves again:

⚕️ Dr. Marguerite Weston — A double board-certified functional medicine physician who helps women uncover the root cause of their symptoms and take back control of their health using evidence-based lifestyle, supplement and hormone strategies.

👩‍⚕️ Angie Scala, NP – Nurse practitioner and fertility specialist who offers a fresh, compassionate take on hormonal health, from perimenopause to postmenopause.

🧘‍♀️ Tiffany Wagner – Health-minded working mom, runner and yogi, bringing her honest perspective on what it’s really like navigating hormonal shifts while balancing a full life.