About the show

Grounded enough to question everything. Open enough to learn from anywhere.

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We're two California moms who got tired of pretending the obvious isn't obvious.

Top 1.5% of podcasts globally not because we play it safe. We ask the questions people are thinking but won't say out loud, on the topics that actually shape how we live: media, politics, culture, parenting, careers, meaning and spirituality, and what it means to defend common sense in a state that often ignores reality.

We're two women who've earned our opinions through life, careers, raising kids and educating ourselves. Expect ideas that challenge what you think you know. Conversations that don't wrap up neatly. And the occasional moment where one of us changes our mind on air, because that's what actually curious people do.

Being in the middle isn't about being passive. It's about navigating the messy, meaningful center of life—balancing experience with curiosity, conviction with humility, and the constant motion of careers, family, responsibilities, and reinvention. We're all trying to build a better life while living it, and staying willing to judge ideas on their merits rather than their tribe.

We're grounded enough to question everything, open enough to learn from anywhere, and brave enough to push beyond comfortable assumptions. Expect conversations that challenge, entertain, and push you toward a more thoughtful, and wildly better life.

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4.9 · 106 ratings

Three Brilliant Interviewers

Meant for It feels like the female version of the hip Smartless! These woman banter a bit like sophisticated drive time radio and set an irresistible tone to their upcoming subject matter and interviewee. Their topics are broad and they have done their research! I was honored to be on the show and have done many podcasts and must say these girls got it “going on”! Highly recommended!

stilllightpoond · US

Wonderful podcast

I adore listening to these two bright curious women talk to fascinating guests about all sorts of relevant and new information. It's always a pleasure to discover new ways to think about and consider topics weekly to inspire and grow my thinking. Fabulous content and my weekly must listen treat on my walk.

Karenoia · US

Meaningful to the point of life changing

First of all, what an amazing group of intelligent women doing the interviewing! And Dr. Ramani's words were like an answer to a prayer. It is such a good feeling to have someone understand so well what dealing with a narcissist is like. So much truly useful information. Absolutely loved this podcast. Will be listening to it again to see if I missed anything.

LenaWhatwhat · US

Honest, Personable, and Inspiring

LOVE this podcast!! Everyone who's interviewed is so well spoken and inspiring! The podcast is great for all ages but I especially recommend it to teenagers and young adults wondering what they want to do for a living. The guests discuss the ins and outs of how they got to where they are, all the bumps in the road and how they overcame them. The conversations flow very well and the guests and hosts always have great camaraderie. Every time I'm wondering something, one of the hosts always ends up asking the question.

chicken da wings · US