Everyone has thoughts—and talking about them can get emotional (or just plain heated) on both sides. Gen Z wants moms to be supportive, emotionally available, and able to give space when needed. But hovering, oversharing, or letting anxiety leak into every conversation? Hard pass. As for moms… we’re mostly out here winging it, just like all the moms who came before us. In this episode, we look at motherhood from both sides: the reality of parenting without a playbook, and the experience of growing up with a mom who’s just trying to do her best. We also kick off our new segment, Only in NYC, where we share the overheard moments and street scenes that could only happen in the Big Apple.