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Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley from #IMOMSOHARD are back, and this time we’re talking all about the middle school years. Their new book, The Middle School Mom's Survival Guide, gets into everything moms are dealing with during this stage, from big emotions and changing friendships to figuring out how to support your kids without completely losing yourself. We also talk about finding your people, laughing through the chaos, and why having other moms in your corner makes such a difference.

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Our next book club is Ms. American Dream by Patricia Williams-Lee

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Bert joins me for another Q&A! We talk marriage, therapy, chasing your dreams while raising kids, our love of animals, and why I sometimes wonder if I should keep podcasting. Somehow, Bert also gives some pretty great advice.

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Our next book club is Ms. American Dream by Patricia Williams-Lee

Amazon - https://amzn.to/4zIThzs

Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781668044216

Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode!

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Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944

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Zach Brittle is a couples therapist certified in the Gottman Method and Relational Life Therapy, so naturally I put him in a room with Bert and me. We talk about why Bert needs so much approval, the very different ways we show love, what I actually need more of from Bert, and whether our weird little marriage system is working. Zach also explains the behaviors that can predict divorce, the 5-to-1 rule for healthy relationships, and why you don’t have to wait until your marriage is in crisis to try couples therapy.

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Our next book club is Ms. American Dream by Patricia Williams-Lee

Amazon - https://amzn.to/4zIThzs

Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781668044216

Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode!

Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Tickets bertkreischercruise.com/presale

Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944

PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour

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Ms. Pat is back, and this time we’re talking about her new book, Miss American Dream, and everything it took to build the life she has today. We get into growing up, money, marriage, faith, her journey in comedy, and why she recently decided to take in three more kids at 54. Ms. Pat’s story is hilarious, honest, and a reminder that success rarely happens in a straight line.

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Our next book club is Ms. American Dream by Patricia Williams-Lee

Amazon - https://amzn.to/4zIThzs

Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781668044216

Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode!

Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Tickets bertkreischercruise.com/presale

Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944

PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour

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Kelsey Cook is back to talk about her new Netflix special Happy Hour and the surreal feeling of seeing it trending just days before getting married! We get into everything that went into the special, life with Chad Daniels, marriage, comedy, and what she’s working on next. I absolutely loved Happy Hour, and I’m so excited for everything Kelsey has going on right now.

Watch “Happy Hour” - https://www.netflix.com/title/82772041

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Our next book club is Ms. American Dream by Patricia Williams-Lee

Amazon - https://amzn.to/4zIThzs

Bookshop - https://bookshop.org/a/97615/9781668044216

Call (818) 949-8536 to leave a voicemail with a question for LeeAnn (and sometimes Bert) that might be answered in a future episode!

Fully Loaded at Sea 2026 Tickets bertkreischercruise.com/presale

Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944

PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices