Christine opens up about navigating a major life shift—moving her aging parents closer, downsizing their home, and facing health challenges head-on. Saphira shares her hopes (and hurdles) of one day relocating her parents to Spain, while the two unpack the realities of being sandwiched between raising teens and caring for aging parents.

They discuss why planning now is a gift to your future self—and your kids—and how fear, denial, and guilt can all complicate that process. From honest conversations to unexpected emotional landmines, they offer real talk on how to approach these decisions with love, humor, and just enough grit.

Whether you’re in it now or it’s on the horizon, you’ll thank us later for this one.

Join Christine and Saphira as they ditch the old-school denial and get real about having open, honest conversations with teenage boys about sex. (Well, Christine tries to be open and honest.) From normalizing uncomfortable topics like masturbation and consent to sharing hilarious (and slightly cringey) personal stories, they explore how to build trust, provide guidance, and support healthy emotional and physical decisions. Whether you’re dreading ‘the talk’ or wondering if you’ve waited too long, this episode is full of relatable moments, hard truths, and maybe even a few tips for stashing those condoms before Grandpa visits.

Christine and Saphira pull back the curtain on their deeply personal weight loss journeys and how GLP-1 medications changed everything, from their relationship with food and alcohol to how they show up in the world. They tackle the myths, the side effects, the emotional ups and downs, and the real cost (financial and otherwise) of this path to better health. Plus, why Christine wore shorts for the first time in 20 years, and how Saphira is chasing down her next big goal—pull-ups by her birthday. This is the candid, no-holds-barred conversation everyone’s been having behind closed doors… and now it’s wide open.

Why do some people seem born to lead while others struggle to find their voice? And why can’t you ever find your keys? In this episode, we welcome nonprofit CEO and leadership expert Karen Coltrane to explore the science behind personality using the Big 5 framework. From understanding your own strengths and shadows to recognizing how personality dynamics play out in the workplace (and at home), we dive into why true leadership starts with self-awareness. Christine and Saphira also reveal how their own personalities shape their careers, relationships, and even their personal brands. Expect laughs, hard truths, and yes, some lightbulb moments about why your biggest challenges might actually be the flip side of your greatest strengths.

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In this special Mother’s Day episode, Christine and Saphira celebrate the women who shaped them, while sharing the gifts they actually want this year. Christine’s heading to Disney World and relives her favorite Spa Day planned by her kids, while Saphira contemplates a matching tattoo with her son and raves about her bathroom reno as the ultimate present. They also reflect on the lasting lessons their moms passed down—from resilience and caretaking to confidence and connection. This one’s full of gratitude, laughs, and a little gumbo.

Saphira Galoob and Christine Wilson explore how discomfort, competence, and confidence are deeply intertwined. Through personal stories — from public speaking nerves to negotiating business deals — they discuss how practicing unfamiliar skills leads to lasting growth. Drawing parallels between dance instruction and professional development, Saphira introduces her four-step framework for turning discomfort into empowerment. If you’ve ever wrestled with impostor syndrome or feared stepping outside your comfort zone, this episode will give you practical tools and a big boost of encouragement.

In this deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation, Saphira, Christine, and Courtney open up about the sting of criticism, the fear of rejection, and how our egos get tangled in it all. From therapy insights and Big Five personality traits to coping strategies and compassion for ourselves, the trio explores why criticism can feel so paralyzing—and how we can learn to handle it with more resilience. They share real experiences, moments of growth, laughs, and even a few tears, making this an honest, relatable episode for anyone navigating high expectations, vulnerability, and the messy beauty of being human.

Christine and Saphira wade into the wild world of college admissions, where iced coffee fuels the stress, rejection cakes trend on Instagram, and everyone seems to be losing their minds. Christine shares what it’s like navigating the U.S. process with her son Ronan—SAT snafus, test prep pressure, and TikTok-fueled madness—while Saphira breaks down the unexpected complexity of applying to European universities. From IB scores and foundation years to gap year revelations and the real cost of higher ed, this episode is equal parts vent session and survival guide. Whether you’re in the thick of it or on the other side, you’ll find solidarity, laughs, and maybe a little peace of mind.