Cold Dinner Podcast

It's official. We've outgrown social media platforms....or maybe we are just really sick of the constant comparison, and waste of our day that comes with scrolling? Either way, Cylie has already relinquished the demon and Val is doing it this afternoon. It's time to read some books, do some house projects, be a more present mother and wife. We are here for it, care to join us? 

Merry Christmas! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday with your families. Today we had our first guest...Chris Johnson on the show ( hey, all you single ladies). We talked about the single life of millennials, declining testosterone levels, what life is like living in Turkey, seizures, and how not to wear a beanie. Come join us for some humor and thoughtful conversation. 

It's been a while! We are back... and in true Cylie and Val fashion... we are hitting all the current hot topics ;) We are so excited to be recording and will have a new episode every month. Please join us for an hour of laughs and strong opinions

We think it's pretty cool that we get to live in the Yakima Valley, and we are talking about it today! Millennials get a bad wrap sometimes, but all those 1980's and 1990's babies are shaping this community for the better and we are shouting out about them! 

Hey guys! We took a short break because....well life happened...but the dust has settled and we are back to chattin' it up! Today we jumped straight into talking about play dates and the etiquette that goes along with them, and sleep overs, leading to the question- how do we protect our children without over protecting our children? We then hopped on the trauma train- talking about how it has shaped and molded us for the better...and created connection with others...which left us asking- if we removed all of our traumas- who would we be? 

Did you wake up to breakfast in bed and a sparkling clean house on Mother's Day? Yeah........neither did we. This morning we talked about what Mother's Day looked like. We also dove into the uncomfortable question......are we giving our partners enough? And yes, it is what you're thinking...sex (and other things like attention, compliments, even space...but mostly sex). We all have needs and wants we want met....but are we reciprocating this with our partner? 

 We both took a personality test that is based off of core fears, desires, and what motivates us and convinced our husbands to do the same. Listen in on how this brought clarity and understanding to our relationships and even our friendships. Understanding our enneagram and our husbands enneagram has opened the doors for better quality communication. We can't change people...but we can change how we deal with them ;)

Did you know that mirroring the behavior you wish to see is surprisingly effective? This morning Val shared how her husbands approach to cultivating an exclusive bond, easily rubbed off on her and she didn't even know it. Is anyone else out there fed up with the birth control hormone roller coaster? We are, and we're talking about it. And it's been a while, but we decided to plunge into some controversial hot topics because...why not?

Trying to get your kids to listen is a job all it's own. Val started reading "How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen," and we dove into the "tools of engaging cooperation," chapter. We've decided that its one thing to find helpful information and be inspired by it, but it's another to take that information and implement it into your day to day. Cylie also shared a quote that had us seeking ways to create a passionate, truly, madly, deeply (Savage Garden anyone?) marriage.

Laughs and lover's quarrels were shared over a couple of Rainiers tonight. Do you consider heated arguments with your spouse a good or a bad thing? We believe, if done correctly... it can be beneficial to your relationship. Cylie also gives us the skinny on her new love for mom jeans and chunky white shoes. And we get a little deep, asking ourselves if we are allowing our past to make excuses for thoughts/ actions/ choices in the present. Join us :)

Val is considering coming back to social media via Instagram, and we decided to review the pros and cons of that decision....which leads us down the rabbit hole of the media and it's hypocrisy. And...if you're a person that takes a run down the center of the road and not on the sidewalk...you're gonna want to skip this one.

There were no life changing stories or deep conversations this morning. We had no words of wisdom or motivational quotes. We did what we do best, talked about a whole lot of nothing, made faces at each other, and laughed. Please join us as we talk about fake lashes, hair cuts, Walmart, and customer service.

How many candles are going to be on your birthday cake this year? For Val, it's 36...and that number is hitting her hard- join us as we go through her plan for combating her fear of age. We also dive deep into our buried memories, suppressed emotions, and forgotten truths that make us, us...and how uncovering those things allows us to grow, "The fire wasn't sent to define you, the fire was sent to refine you."-RL.

It's 3am, you're awaken by your dog barking and a stranger knocking at your door...You're driving down a desolate highway and see a car with it's hazards on and hood up...(we aren't story telling- these are real experiences)Are you scared?Do you help?Is your gut reaction right?Should you be on high alert? Are we "just being smart," or are we living in fear, preventing us from helping one another?

The Holidays are OVER...2021 is here and we decided to start it off with a few laughs. Get to know us a little bit better as we share (possibly over share) the answers to uncommon questions with each other. We got a kick out of it, and hope you do too.

Hey guys! It's been a while- but we're back! Cylie has just emerged from quarantine and has lived to tell her story! And if you need to know how to make gravy- Val breaks down her recipe. PS- mark your calendars, next week you can join us for a Christmas gift "how to" video....it should be entertaining to say the least! Ha :)

Well... here we go again people... WA state is getting ready for another shut down... no surprise...WE ARE TALKING ABOUT IT!Turkey day is coming, are you a Betty Crocker or do you keep it easy? And get ready for the controversy- we are calling out the hypocrites :)

Whether we believe in it or not, everyone knows someone who has had a "paranormal experience" story. Listen to Val share her creepy experience this morning. Conspiracy Theory Cylie discusses her thoughts on America and the election, because of course, WE HAD TO bring it up. We ended our morning with a simple question- how hard are you willing to fight for your marriage and your spouse? A lot of us view fights as a sign that there's something wrong with a relationship. We decided to look at that differently today and see the fight as proof that you care. Join us as we talk about all things controversial and share our vulnerability with you, Today was a good one :)

This morning we took a wild ride through Halloween, took a detour at vaccines and vitamins, then a sharp turn towards the election and what you NEED to know if you want to ensure YOUR ballot counts :)

When is Christmas going up in your house? Are you already gathering your decorations or is it absolutely prohibited until after Thanksgiving? Have you ever seen a red flag or something that could be causing harm in a friends life but wasn't sure the best way to approach it....or if you should even say anything at all? Today we discussed when and how to have productive positive hard conversations with friends.

Today we discussed our new found passions of antiquing- one woman's trash is another woman's treasure.....and we are all about finding Yakima's hot spots for the best of the trash! We also dip into, "the perfection of social media", and how it is leaking into people's lives creating a, "perfect life" scenario preventing us from being vulnerable with each other. We also share an empower sermon we both enjoyed, given by Pastor Tamara Bennett (Sunday morning Worship 10.4.20

In today's episode we discuss what you're probably not doing with your shop vac! We also watched the presidential debate and have a few thoughts about it.

Did you delete your Netflix? Have you heard about the controversial show, Cuties? We dive into it today and we also talk about the new books we ordered for our kids and how much we love them. Aaaaaaaaaaaand how's school going for you and you're family?

Today Cylie took us on her overnight back packing journey. We also discussed the majestic duty of wiping butts.......and if you're considering building a house- Val has some inside to dealing with the stress of it.

If you've always wanted to give/ support locally and never knew who or what to do- today's episode is for you :) We have some awesome charities and groups in our valley who are doing amazing things and they need our help now more than ever.

Today we tackled the topic of the "mama tribe" and discussed caring for others and being brave enough to care for ourselves by speaking up and asking for help when it is needed. We also played, "if I were president" and touched on human/child trafficking to bring a better awareness to our community.

In todays episode Val talks a little bit about her new dieting plan, and we talk about parenting, discipline, and chores for kids

In todays episode we talk about all sorts of stuff. Parenting, current events, and just life in general!

I think the title speaks for itself in this one! With the whole wayfair thing going around on the internet we decided to talk conspiracy theories today!

In Todays episode we talk about the hold social media has on us, and Val talks about why she deleted her media pages. We talk about trying to live out a more purposeful simple life.

In todays episode we talk about bullying. We explore ways to prevent our children from being bullies, and talk about giving them confidence to always be kind.

Today we talk all about friendships, how to maintain them, and how important they are

Today we talked about all sorts of stuff, but we talked mostly about what our school year could look like next year if public schools enforce masks and social distancing protocols.

In todays episode we talk about lingerie, port-o-potties, and how social media can give a false idea of what other peoples lives are. Also why we shouldn't compare!

In Todays episode we talk about Mothers Day, and how sometimes disappointment can follow with unmet expectations. We also talk about self care, and how self care isn't what society tells you it is. Happy Mothers Day to all you mamas!

In todays episode we talk about body image, before and after babies. We also talk a little bit about what it will be like when Cylie returns to work with projected new guidelines.

In todays episode we talk about monitoring what our children are being exposed to, along with creating a safe place for them to call home. We also explore how to harbor closeness in our families.

We aren't exactly licensed experts, but we love LOVE! So, in today's episode we talk about conflict in relationships and how we handle hard times. Communication, venting, and choosing love!

This is a little bit of a WILD episode! we spend the first 15 minutes talking about the Tiger King (show on netflix) and the remainder of the episode talking about sex and how important it is in marriage. It gets a little intimate in the discussion, so just a warning that this episode might not be for you...But ladies, if your struggling to keep the sex alive in your marriage this episode absolutely is for you!

we talk about a lot of random stuff in this episode, we talk about being a friend when your friends have kids and you don't, and how to be there. We also talk about things to do with your kids while we're in quarantine. next week should be a fun conversation!

In today's episode of Cold Dinner Podcast we discuss the quick changes that have happened in the last week due to COVID-19, but we also have a serious talk about hard moments in motherhood/domestic partnerships. We talk about depression in motherhood and the importance of strong communication with our partners in times of emotional need.

We talk corona virus and what it means for our family. We also talk about how we feel about love is blind, so just a warning for a little bit of a spoiler alert (not much but a little)

This episode is the beginning of a new chapter for the Cold Dinner Podcast! I reached out to my friend Val (from my 1st interview) and asked if she would want to be a co-host with me, and was SO happy when she said yes! I felt like the show needed another dynamic and I'm really excited to continue this with her! in this episode we talk about merging, and play a game of would you rather, mom/wife edition!

In this episode of the Cold Dinner Podcast Sarah talks about life with 3 under 3! She has a 2.5 year old and 6 month old twins. I love her positivity and her energy. Her and her husband handle change and challenges so well, and it was really fun to pick her brain!

On this episode I mixed it up a little bit and decided to have a little chat about hormone imbalances. It's something that I have struggled with using birth control and a lot of the symptoms I had didn't seem to be a normal discussion so I thought I'd make it one!

In todays episode on the Cold Dinner Podcast Stephanie talks about moving out of the house her senior year of high school, and putting herself through school to get her accounting degree while working 2 jobs. We talk about life, hormones, hard work, and staying positive.

Today on the Cold Dinner Podcast Jess opens up about her miscarriage, and talks about life as mom who works full time from home. We had a lot of laughs, and I really enjoyed this conversation!

In this episode of Cold Dinner Hope talks about a new life transition into parenting a young adult, her daughters autism diagnosis, and teaching. She has a great insight on life and brings a lot of charisma to the couch.

The interview where Val and I explore new parenting, and talk about what helps us keep our marriage alive. We talk a about post partum, confidence and life.