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We are bringing you a repeat this holiday weekend! This episode isn’t just about sports—it’s about confidence, resilience, and rethinking what winning really means. We get into the pressure parents put on kids, the entitlement that can creep into youth sports, and why sometimes the biggest lessons happen off the field.
And because we can never leave well enough alone, we dream up our latest million-dollar idea: live post-game feedback panels where real experts break down every player's performance—for both the kids and the parents. It would be completely unhinged... and we'd absolutely watch.
Whether you're a sports parent, a coach, or just someone who appreciates the chaos that comes with raising kids, this episode is full of laughs, honest conversations, and reminders that success isn't just about trophies—it's about raising confident, resilient humans. So if you've ever questioned whether everyone takes youth sports a little too seriously, this one's for you.
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We are a little all over the place this week! We get into a very real conversation about perimenopause, unpredictable periods, navigating women's healthcare, and why getting answers shouldn't be harder than booking Botox. We also chat about sports nutrition, the pressure social media puts on feeding our kids "the right way," and why girls love hanging out in their rooms while boys disappear to the basement. Plus, we're sharing our ultimate dorm shopping list for parents getting ready to send their kids off to university. Find it (and so much more!) here: https://shopmy.us/shop/catandnat.
Keywords
family cooking, cultural food differences, perimenopause, women's health, parenting, nutrition, dorm essentials
Key topics
Teaching kids to cook meat safely
Cultural differences in food preferences
Perimenopause symptoms and medical procedures
Essential dorm room items and organization
Family food traditions and myths
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Today we’re joined by career coach, recruiter, content creator, public speaker and author Emily Durham for a conversation every parent of a teen or young adult needs to hear. Emily's longtime expertise in hiring and recruitment has made her a trusted voice on modern hiring, Gen Z careers, and the evolving world of work. We get into the reality of today’s job market, why getting hired feels harder than ever, and what skills actually matter in a world where AI is changing everything. Emily breaks down why empathy, decision-making, leadership, and communication may be more valuable than technical skill, how teens can stand out in a crowded job market, and why old-school tactics like walking in with a resume might be making a comeback. We also talk about Gen Z’s relationship with work, why they’re not as lazy as people think, and how parents can guide their kids without turning every conversation into a lecture.
For more from Emily, follow her on Instagram at @emily.the.recruiter. And for the career resource she wishes she'd had herself, check out her debut book, Clock In: No-BS Advice for Getting Ahead in Your Career (Without Losing Your Mind), at emilydurham.org/clock-in.
Keywords
career advice, future of work, skills development, Gen Z, education, AI, job market, parenting, career coaching
Key topics
Shift in the job market due to AI and technology
Importance of transferable skills like judgment and empathy
How parents can help kids develop soft skills
The changing landscape of university education
The role of social media in hiring decisions
Practical tips for teens to build their resumes
The importance of early work experience and volunteering
Adapting career education to modern needs
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We’re talking hockey drafts, hockey agents, hockey reality shows, hockey WAGs and the absolutely wild world of youth sports where kids seem to need highlight reels, social media managers, and future plans before they can even drive. We debate whether young athletes really need agents, if social media is helping or hurting kids chasing big dreams, and whether talent alone is still enough to get noticed. Plus, we share stories from the rink that will have every sports parent nodding along. And then Nat quizzes Cat on hockey slang! Tune in to find out if Cat is a hockey expert or just really good at guessing.
Keywords
hockey, youth sports, social media, parenting, sports terminology, hockey slang, kids and social media, sports drafts, athlete branding
Key topics
Hockey terminology and slang explainedThe youth sports draft process and athlete developmentThe role of social media in young athletes' careersParenting tips for kids in competitive sportsInsights into hockey culture and communityHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We are deep in the weeds over here with graduations, ceremonies, and all the end-of-year chaos that comes with having seven kids! So this week, we're bringing back one of your favourite episodes. We're talking about one of the biggest conversations happening right now: bodies, aging, weight, and the growing buzz around GLP-1 medications. With celebrities like Oprah and Serena Williams making headlines, it feels like everyone has an opinion—but what’s actually true? We dissect the reality of food noise, why weight and health are far more complex than willpower alone, and how aging can completely shift the way you think about your body. From metabolism and mindset to the pressure women face to look a certain way, we're having the honest conversation so many of us have been having behind closed doors. If you've ever wondered why some people seem to struggle with food differently, felt frustrated by outdated advice, or found yourself navigating a changing relationship with your body as you age, this episode is for you.
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We're talking about the great teen summer job debate: Are jobs really impossible to find, or have our kids become a little too selective? We get into a conversation about chores, responsibility, and why we're still cleaning up after our teenagers who somehow have time for their phones but not the dishwasher. If you're raising teens, trying to teach responsibility, or wondering if you're the only one having the same argument over and over again, this episode is for you.
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From locker room culture and the lessons we hope our kids learn, to the coaches who change lives and the conversations every team should be having, this episode in our hockey series goes deep. We talk about raising kids who have the courage to speak up, why being "not guilty" isn't always the same as being right, and how sports can shape so much more than athletic ability. Of course, we also get into hockey parents, spring hockey battles, the family that got divorced over hockey, and the grown man who still resents his father for making him play. We talk about what happens when a sport becomes a kid's entire identity, why summer breaks matter, and how to make sure your relationship with your child exists beyond the rink. If you've ever spent a weekend at a rink, argued about spring hockey, or wondered if you're raising a kid who loves the game or just doesn't know anything else, this one's for you.
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School’s almost out, the kids are half checked out, and we seem to be running around to a million and one end of the year school events. Question...Why do we only give awards to the kids with the highest grades? Where’s the scholarship for the kid who makes everyone laugh, organizes the fun, and is the reason people actually want to come to school? That should be the Cat & Nat award. From there, we get into police chases and why crossing the border can make even the most innocent person question every decision they’ve ever made. Why does everyone suddenly feel guilty in front of a police officer? And how many oranges are too many oranges to bring across the border?
Keywords
parenting, school ceremonies, billeting athletes, privacy, surveillance, technology, parenting humor, everyday life, societal rules, personal stories
Key topics
Billeting athletes and their families
School closing ceremonies and awards
Privacy concerns with technology and surveillance
Parenting humor and everyday life stories
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Everyone wants a simple answer: When should I give my kid a phone? The problem is, there isn’t one. It's one of the biggest parenting debates out there—phones, Snapchat, social media, and whether keeping our kids offline is protecting them or leaving them out. From flip phones and family tracking apps to group chats, Snap Maps, and the reality of how kids actually communicate today, we're unpacking the pressure many of us feel and the balancing act of keeping our kids safe while helping them stay connected. We talk about the fear of exclusion, the risks that come with social media, why one-size-fits-all rules rarely work, and why every child's readiness looks different. The question isn't always, "Is my child ready for a phone?" Sometimes it's, "Am I ready to parent one?"
If you're navigating the digital world with tweens or teens, this episode is for you!
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We are bringing you episode 4 of the wild world of youth hockey—from tournament weekends and rink life to hockey dads behaving badly, it all continues! We've got viral parent fights in the stands, glass-banging enthusiasts (one who aggressive cheerer/glass clapper who may surprise you!), sideline coaching, team group chats, and all the things that give them the ultimate rink ick. It's all part of the strange, entertaining, and occasionally unhinged culture of youth sports. Whether you're a hockey parent, a sports parent, or just someone who loves hearing about real-life chaos, this episode is packed with plenty of rink-side drama. Leave us your biggest rink icks, your wildest sports-parent stories, and tell us what's the craziest thing you've ever seen at a game?
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We covered everything from mammograms and mysterious ultrasound follow-ups to hormones and perimenopause. We also talk about the anxiety of waiting for health test results, the surprisingly entertaining world of hospital waiting rooms, and whether hormones might be responsible for our shrinking patience. And because no conversation stays on track for long, we somehow end up pitching a whole new business venture involving spray tans, laser hair removal, and the realization that women could probably build an entire economy just by trading the skills they already have.
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This week, we're diving headfirst into the thing parents worry about more than anything else: teen mental health. Are our kids more anxious than ever, or are we just using different language now? What's the difference between being nervous, shy, anxious, sentimental, or depressed? And how much of it is connected to phones, social media, and the digital world our kids are growing up in? We talk about the realities of parenting in a world where our kids' entire social lives live on a device—and why conversations matter more than simply taking the phone away.
Keywords
teen mental health, social media, anxiety, parenting, phones, digital age, teenagers, mental health awareness, summer series
Key topics
Teen mental health and social mediaImpact of phones on anxiety and self-esteemParenting strategies for digital ageUnderstanding mental health terminology and misconceptionsHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From Heated Rivalry and Off Campus to Shoresy and the wave of new hockey-inspired shows hitting our screens, it feels like hockey has officially entered its pop culture era. But why now? We sat down with branding, media, and pop culture expert Max Valiquette to unpack why these shows have become such massive cultural moments, why audiences are completely obsessed, and what hockey has that other sports don't. Whether you're a hockey parent, a Heated Rivalry superfan, or someone who's wondering why everyone on your feed suddenly can't stop talking about hockey, episode three in our Wide World of Hockey series breaks down the cultural moment everyone seems to be living through.
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hockey culture, pop culture, sports shows, media influence, identity, entertainment trends
Key topics
Hockey's influence in pop cultureThe appeal of hockey-related showsThe role of gender and identity in sports mediaHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week we're talking about that weird phase of parenting where there's somehow less hands-on work, but way more mental load. We used to feel like teachers. Now we feel like principals. Every child develops on their own timeline, and parenting advice starts to feel less helpful the older they get. We talk about respect, boundaries, letting go of control, and why our kids are learning far more from watching us than from anything we actually say. And because our brains never stay on one topic for long, we somehow end up designing our dream Cat & Nat game show—complete with audience participation, dance-offs, giant prizes, confetti, and enough chaos to make us immediately want to go back on tour!
Keywords
parenting, life phases, parenting advice, childhood milestones, authenticity, parenting humor, family life, parenting tips, parenting journey, parenting challenges
Key topics
Parenting through life phases
Balancing discipline and fun
The impact of modeling behavior
Parenting individuality and uniqueness
Creating meaningful family moments
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We're talking about one of the hardest parts of parenting right now: screens. This episode explores the complexities of managing our children's screen time, the importance of setting boundaries, and how parents can navigate the digital world to foster healthier habits. Are our kids addicted to their phones? Are we? How do you teach healthy habits when technology is changing faster than any of us can keep up? From screen time meltdowns and endless notifications to AI, deepfakes, Snapchat, online misinformation, and the importance of boredom, we're unpacking what it actually means to parent in a digital world.
We also talk about why boundaries aren't punishment, why kids often become more connected when their phones are put away, and how helping them build healthy digital habits today can set them up for success tomorrow.
Keywords
screen time, parenting, digital habits, children's devices, parental controls, screen sense guide, digital literacy, family tech management
Key topics
Screen time management strategies
Parental controls and settings
Teaching kids digital responsibility
Takeaways
Setting clear boundaries helps children develop independence and healthy habits.
Using parental controls and screen time reports can prevent overuse and addiction.
Teaching children about their feelings and reactions to screens fosters self-awareness.
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Welcome to the second episode in our series on the wild world of hockey - a special 8-part series airing every Friday, where no topic is off limits. This week, we dive headfirst into the world of hockey dramas, hockey romance, and the sudden cultural takeover of soft hockey boys everywhere. From Off Campus to Heated Rivalry, we unpack why these shows are exploding, how hockey players became the ultimate romantic lead, and why everyone is craving tension, chemistry, and “yearning” again. We get into puck bunnies, hookup culture, and the era of athletes being just as famous off the ice as they are on it. Why is hockey officially the hottest sport on TV? Let us know your thoughts!
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We’re talking postpartum bodies, aging, bagels, body image, more bagels, mammograms, colonoscopies, and why trying to get your “old body back” is basically impossible. We spiral through bathing suits vs. bikinis, breakfast debates, HRT, colonoscopies, movement vs. weight, and the insane pressure women feel to constantly “fix” themselves at every age. Here's a quick PSA, staying strong matters way more than chasing your 20-year-old body!
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body image, postpartum, health, aging, self-acceptance, women, body changes, mental health, self-love, aging gracefully
Key topics
Postpartum body changes and acceptanceSocietal pressures on women's bodiesAging and body evolutionHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We’re talking about the pressure kids feel to follow the “right” path — good grades, university, dream job — and why real life rarely works that way. We get into how differently kids learn, why effort matters more than straight A’s, and why creative problem-solving might matter more than memorization in an AI world.
We also dive into neurodivergent thinking, cheat-sheet debates, getting kicked out of Girl Guides, and the weird freedom of growing up in the ’80s roaming neighborhoods unsupervised.
Plus: the teachers who make kids love school, why every version of our kids is only “for now,” and the endless cycle of appointments, sports injuries, and growing pains that comes with raising teens in Toronto.
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education, parenting, creativity, school system, learning styles, neurodivergent, shortcuts, cheating, future of education, parenting tips
Key topics
Traditional vs. modern education approachesNeurodivergent learning styles and creativityThe role of shortcuts and support in learningParenting tips for fostering independence and effortThe impact of school environment on kids' happinessHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to the wild world of hockey with Cat & Nat Unfiltered - a special 8-part series airing every Friday over the next 8 weeks, where no topic is off limits. From the chaos, pressure, politics, and unforgettable moments inside youth hockey to the rise of hockey culture taking over Hollywood and social media, this podcast dives into the good, the bad, and the seriously entertaining side of the game. Featuring players, insiders, parents, coaches, and brand builders, each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to survive high-level youth sports and build a name in the game today. And even if hockey isn't your child's sport, you'll be surprised by how much parents of competitive young athletes have in common. As hockey moms, Cat & Nat aren't here to protect the dirty secrets - they're here to talk about them. Because at the end of the day, we all just want the best for our kids who love the game. It's a must-listen for anyone navigating the world of competitive sports parenting.
We are diving headfirst into the wild world of being sports moms. From NHL dreams and dance politics to super teams, burnout, and the pressure cooker of youth sports culture. The obsession, identity, competition, and chaos that comes with raising kids in hockey, dance, soccer and...insert sport here. Parents chasing scholarships and drafts, the kids who secretly hate competing, the ones who live to win, and the impossible balance between pushing your child and protecting them. And why some kids walk away while others can’t imagine life without the grind. This is part one of a very real, very unfiltered series.
Keywords
youth sports, hockey, baseball, dance, parental influence, competition, youth development, sports culture, Canadian sports, athlete mindset
Key topics
The culture of youth sports in Canada and beyondParental influence and pressure in youth sportsThe mental and physical toll of competitive sports on kidsHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week we’re talking about getting older and realizing we don’t have to stay attached to the people we used to be. From losing interest in things we once loved — dinner parties, cooking, fashion, entertaining — to craving spontaneity over stuff, this conversation turns into a surprisingly honest chat about changing priorities as we age.
We get into birthday expectations, why opportunities and experiences now feel more exciting than material things, and how freeing it can be to stop following the script of what life is “supposed” to look like. Plus, the compliment Cat got at the vet that absolutely took her out, why we don’t want your heirlooms, and the unexpected joy of finally embracing exactly who we are right now.
Key topics
Minimalism and personal styleSpontaneous opportunities and experiencesChanging preferences and self-awarenessTakeaways
You don't have to follow the script; you can change what you like.Material possessions are not what bring happiness.Spontaneous opportunities create memorable experiences.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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