Sidetracked

It's another episode of Sidetracked, and we're covering everything from dirty dancing and a sweet adoption day to some very unexpected conversations with strangers. Cynthia's back from a girls' trip to Utah, where a plane ride and an early-morning Uber led to some interesting conversations about faith, marriage, and a few things she really didn't need to know before breakfast.Meanwhile, Heather has a story about an Amazon delivery gone wrong and an unfortunate comment she made about Bruce's growing belly. We're also talking about why Cynthia can't host a football party without organized activities, how much we love hearing from our listeners, and the funny things that come with raising older kids.And before we wrap up, we have one very important question: What are you actually wearing to bed these days? We're taking a very unofficial poll, so let us know if you're Team Comfy or Team Sexy. We need answers!Become a Supertracker: sign up here ** As a supertracker you can join us for FALL-A-PALOOZA Oct 19th at 7:30 PM CST**Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Email: [email protected] Featured Sponsor: Bold Bungalow– Bold Bungalow provides a casual shopping experience at their Dallas Texas boutique (preston royal shopping center) or online 24/7 at theboldbungalow.com , with flexible return/exchange policies and free shipping for purchases over $100. Dopamine clothing and fresh fall looks are available to make you feel confident and beautiful. Links Mentioned:   Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! Messmerized with Gary Chapman Cynthia’s scalloped phone case squirrel deterrent Perfect hair day Night sweats remedy  perimenopause multivitamin George Muller’s Autobiography

We’re officially done pretending to understand things everyone else seems to have figured out.El Niño? No clue. Credit card points? Absolutely not. Macros? Please stop talking. Two-factor authentication? Feels aggressive. And don’t even ask us whether certain celebrities are alive or dead.We also compare midlife forgetfulness stories, revisit a truly unfortunate photo with Candace Cameron Bure, and hear one of the strangest things ever said by a Costco sample lady.Somewhere along the way, Alexa gets too personal, Heather brings up a bidet, and things go about as well as you’d expect. Start October with some much-needed laughs! Become a Supertracker: sign up here ** SAVE THE DATE for FALL-APALOOZA Oct 10th at 7:30 PM CST**Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Email: [email protected] Featured Sponsor: Bold Bungalow– Bold Bungalow provides a casual shopping experience at their Dallas Texas boutique (preston royal shopping center) or online 24/7 at theboldbungalow.com , with flexible return/exchange policies and free shipping for purchases over $100. Dopamine clothing and fresh fall looks are available to make you feel confident and beautiful. Links Mentioned:   Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! Heather on Season 2 of Candace’s podcast Candace Cameron Bure on Special Forces World’s Toughest Test S5 Heather’s friend Tommy Office Space the movie Palm Royale with Carol Burnett Costco Banana Republic Sweater TTU Law Hand Soap Instagram Account Tushy Bidet 10% off with code “DMA” Cynthia’s Shein Green Top Heather’s Neck Fan Rosanne Beck College Team Place Mats oil stain remover for clothes Squishy Advent Calendar (It’s LEGIT!! Arrived after we taped!)

Apparently Prada has decided what the world really needs is an $875 diaper cover for grown women, and naturally we have thoughts.This week on Sidetracked, we’re talking questionable fashion choices, a Hyrox athlete with a level of commitment neither of us possesses, and all the sayings we still use that make absolutely no sense to our kids. “As the crow flies.” “Tape the show.” The Yellow Pages. Honestly, we’re one step away from explaining what a busy signal was.And then there’s Cynthia’s newest ministry opportunity: accidentally accepting a jail call—and agreeing to pay for all future calls. So if you ever get arrested, proceed carefully when choosing your one phone call.We also get into the unexpected beauty of an all-boys school, badly buttoned shirts no one cares about, and husbands who proudly announce they “did their own laundry” while ignoring everyone else’s.Time to get Sidetracked with us! Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Email: [email protected] Featured Sponsor: BOLDLY Conference– Come ready to be awakened, encouraged, and equipped to live boldly into where God is calling you next. Join 4word for BOLDLY, October 23–24 in Dallas. Use Code SIDETRACKED2026 for $50 off registration. Learn more and register at 4wordwomen.org/boldly.Links Mentioned:   Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! Dustin Nickerson on XC parents Prada’s next fail Nate Bargatze Does His Own Laundry (sped up version)  Goodles - Cheddy Mac The Leftovers Show (proceed with caution) The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell (proceed with caution) Theo of Golden “I’m listening for the Character Development” Holderness Family Video Perfect Boxwood wreath? (wouldn’t let me link the 24 inch one) Boring gold hoops  Heather’s tear drop gold earrings Gorjana gold hoops U of TN goose outfit Collegiate Wrapping Paper Christmas Prep Club

What do you get when Cynthia is dressed in a tiny police hat and Heather nearly takes down a fighter jet factory after eating McDonald’s? Apparently, an episode of Sidetracked.This week we’re talking about the very humbling reality of raising kids after publicly speaking about how to be a good friend, the viral mom-group controversy that has us firmly Team Oreo, and why elementary classrooms may need a designated fart corner. We also get unexpectedly sentimental when talking about Dolly Parton, what someone’s life reveals by the people who show up for them, and why the way we love people really matters.Plus, Cynthia is suddenly very invested in wreath sashes, Heather has a back-to-school hack that might actually change your life, and we have thoughts on grandparent names, things we’re not sure we’re allowed to like anymore, and several emojis we apparently have no business using.Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! A to Z scripture cards Oreogate part 1 Fart corner Dolly Parton Goose Frost Buddy Coke Zero Edition The Expectation Gap  Wreath sashes Dress I bought from nuuly order  8 Smarts by Kathy Koch New way to meal plan (grocery list for this wk) Candace Cameron Bure Tour

Heather and Cynthia are back, and life has been coming at them FAST. Between college drop-offs, home chaos, parenting grown kids and a few situations that could only happen to their families, they have plenty to unpack—including a college bedroom decorating situation best described as Fifty Shades of Grain.Cynthia also shares about a scary and emotional few weeks with her mom’s unexpected cancer diagnosis, and how their family has seen God show up in some really tender ways. But because this is Sidetracked, even the hospital somehow produces stories that absolutely should not be funny... and yet here we are.Somehow they also find time to discuss questionable footwear, attempts at healthier habits and several things nobody asked them to have opinions about. It’s one of those episodes that goes from laughing to crying and right back to laughing again—which feels about right for this season of life.Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us:  Website:  Sidetracked Instagram:  CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned:   Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! Heather’s amish top Closing of simply fondue Four Day Weekend Improv Rocketship Rubber Gloves in cute colors Radical Cynthia's Hokas  This sunglass brand for college guys Rambler Lemon Lime Sparkling Water Cosm theater