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The Progress Girls is a candid, lighthearted, and inspiring conversation between two moms in their mid-30s navigating life with humor, honesty, and intention. Madison, a mom of three and influencer and Whitney, a mom of two and psychotherapist (LCSW) , share real stories about motherhood, marriage, friendship, and growth. With laughter, vulnerability, and a touch of chaos, this is a space for everyone to feel seen, supported, and inspired to keep progressing.
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A candid, funny, and heartfelt conversation about how we got here — the growing pains and family chaos that shaped us and pushed us to want bigger lives. We also get into men doing Pilates, Madison’s psychedelic journey, and the very real world of making mom friends.
Whitney and Madison kick off their first-ever guest episode with the hard hitting news- unpacking the Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke split from Summer House and the latest Beckham family drama (including a dive into that posh wedding dance video).They’re joined by Katherine Rohland, licensed acupuncturist, Chinese medicine practitioner, fertility specialist, mom of two, and host of the Unlocking Fertility podcast. Katherine breaks down Eastern vs. Western medicine, common misconceptions about Chinese medicine, fertility trends, IVF through a Chinese medicine lens, and what she sees most in her practice.The episode also covers nervous system regulation, birth control, acupuncture for overall health, and practical at-home tips for women trying to conceive—plus listener questions on pressure points, preeclampsia, raw foods, and why Katherine hates ice. Educational, fun, with a touch of chaos!You can find information about Katherine and her practice here
Whitney and Madison get into their full daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly skincare regimens, sharing favorite products, realistic routines, and the life pillars that actually make a difference. They shift into pop culture territory with thoughts on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (season + reunion), the Mary Cosby documentary, Heated Rivalry, and Madison’s personal tragedy of not flying first class to the Hilary Duff show in Vegas. They debate the correct pronunciation of Timothée Chalamet, discuss his budding rap era, and Whitney casually drops the news that she adopted a new dog. Whitney’s Product List • Raw olive oil (Zoefull) — 1 tsp • Cleanser — iS Clinical Cleansing Complex • Vitamin C serum — 111SKIN Black Diamond Vitamin C Booster • Peptide serum — The Ordinary (peptide formula) • Moisturizer — The Cream by Augustinus Bader or Future 5 Mega Cream • SPF 50 (every single day — non-negotiable) — Colorescience Total Protection No-Show Mineral Sunscreen (blurring) or Alastin HydraTint Pro Mineral SPF • Under-eye cream + lip SPF — Environ Skin Essentia Peptide Eye GelMadison's favorite brandsUBeauty: Code MADISONRAELinne: code MADISONRAE15 - their Balance Oil is her holy grailClearstem eye patches Biodance Face Sheets
This is our first episode recorded in the New Year, and it’s a fun one. We catch up on how our winter breaks went, Madison makes a dramatic case for going on antidepressants, and Whitney casually admits she’d consider being a surrogate… for one million dollars.The heart of the episode is dating—what we learned the hard way, the mistakes we hope our daughters can skip, and the red flags we wish we spotted sooner. We also take a nostalgic walk down memory lane, reminiscing (and name-dropping) our LA party girl years and the chaos that came with them.You can find Diana - who Madison loves to get all her treatments from here
A solo episode where Madison shares her birth story with Bear. It’s her third time doing this—and while she truly hates being pregnant, she loves giving birth. She walks through the day leading up to Bear’s very fast arrival, and weaves in her outlook on birth and motherhood along the way.
This episode is not about giving financial advice—we would never do that. Instead, we’re sharing the ideas, frameworks, and mindset shifts around money that we’ve personally found helpful along the way.We talk about two books that really shaped how we think about spending, saving, and our relationship with money: The Psychology of Money and The Art of Spending Money by Morgan Housel—both genuinely great reads.We also reflect on how we grew up with very little money and almost no financial literacy, how that shaped our early decisions, and how we slowly learned to think differently about finances as adults. If you’re interested in the Substack Madison mentions—her conversation with AJ from Beyond the Green—you can find that linked here.A quick note for anyone watching: Madison booked the wrong room for this recording, so please know this setup is very much not our vibe.
Aging is inevitable—and it’s not something to fear. In this episode, we talk about what it means to age intentionally (internally and externally), and why taking care of yourself now matters more than ever. Aging is a gift, and we want to treat it that way. We also have a full belly laugh over a TikTok lip reader, and Whitney shares about her old friend Snaggy.Tik Tok Lip ReaderMadison's Laser + beauty recWhitney's MIL Uptown Laser Guy
With the New Year fast approaching, we wanted to talk about something we truly practice and believe in: manifestation. We share what’s worked for us over the years, along with different methods and practices we love. Whitney shares a few tools she uses with her clients, and Madison shares her favorite New Year’s Eve activity. We hope everyone has an amazing start to 2026!
Why is change so hard? We have an honest conversation about change verses comfort, how happiness is a choice and something you have to choose everyday, and how the only way to get to where you want to be is to get a little uncomfortable. Wherever you go there you are. And don’t worry—we definitely get a little lost in laughter along the way.
In our first video episode (!!) we talk about how we knew our husbands were “the one,” navigating toxic friendships, and why it’s so important to pay attention to how you feel around people. Whitney shares her perspective as a therapist, and Madison shares hers as a Pisces—because did you know she’s a Pisces?
Motherhood has shaped every version of who we are now, and in this episode we explore why. We share how our dogs trained us for early parenting, why Whitney draws a hard line on crying online, and what Madison learned from having two unmedicated births. We also get honest about emotional regulation, how we respond to our kids, and the non-negotiable standard we hold for dads—starting with their tone.
This week we cover wellness in all its forms—movement, manifestation, colonics, gay culture, and taking intentional breaks from the doom scroll. Wellness has become a huge pillar for both of us, and this episode explores how finding practices that actually ground you can transform the way you show up in your life.Five Minute Journal Sakara Code: MADISONRAE for 25% offColonics: Colon Therapy NYCWild Caught Fish Box: Vital Choice
Welcome to the very first episode of The Progress Girls! In this one, you’ll get to hear how we met, the parallels that connected us, and what makes us who we are. It’s full of laughter, storytelling, and honest conversation — the kind of chat you’d have with your closest friends.Please bear with us on the sound (we’re figuring it out as we go!), and thank you so much for listening. We can’t wait to grow and make progress with you.Follow along on Instagram @theprogressgirls
Madison’s dog Alfredo joins as a “guest” to deliver hot takes (conceptually), while Whitney and Madison spiral through pop culture chaos—from Chappell Roan’s dress at the Grammys, to A$AP Rocky floating a NYC mayoral run, Real Housewives shakeups, and questionable celebrity news. Beneath the laughs, this episode gets real: motherhood, ambition, guilt, and the tension of loving your life while still wanting more. They unpack guilt vs. shame vs. conditioning, why ambition in mothers is labeled “selfish,” and the reframe we all need: guilt isn’t always a signal—sometimes it’s an echo. This one’s for moms, non-moms, and anyone navigating identity expansion without self-abandonment. You’re allowed to grow—and if this episode hits, congrats… you’re progressing, you little Progress Girl you!
Whitney and Madison laugh their way through a highly matcha-fueled episode (apologies in advance if things get chaotic). They cover pop culture chaos—from Kanye’s apology and Bieber Grammy buzz to Whitney’s all-time favorite crime fail—before shifting into a deeper (and very loosely defined) conversation on self-love, self-understanding, and why romantic love gets a little too much credit.In honor of Valentine’s Day, they unpack the many forms of love we actually need to feel whole and end by exposing their own love languages. Thoughtful, funny, and filled with laughter—consider this your Valentine’s Day episode, Progress Girls–style.
Whitney and Madison drop a grounding bonus episode focused on nervous systems—not politics. They unpack why everything feels so intense, the difference between being informed vs. flooded, and why constant news can feel both soothing and anxiety-provoking. Whitney shares practical regulation tools, smarter boundaries around news, and perspective shifts to lower the emotional load. Madison brings the humor — and the influencer lens on existing online without spiraling. Calm, compassionate, and very Progress Girls.
Holiday FOMO is real—and with the final two weeks of the year, we wanted to reflect on what this season brings up for us. In this episode, we talk about how we deal with the pressure to make everything feel “special,” why social media comparison hits extra hard right now, and how to come back to what actually feels good (even if that’s the ease of doing… nothing). Plus, we share a fun ChatGPT prompt you can use for a quick end-of-year reset.
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