This week, Shain and Sarah respond to a listener who’s struggling to make peace with a career risk that didn’t go as planned—and the sting of comparing herself to friends earning four times her salary. They unpack what it means to redefine success when life doesn’t follow a straight line. Shain applauds the courage it takes to start over and Sarah explores how grief, growth, and comparison intertwine. Together, they offer grounded insight on how to honor the lessons, release the shame, and move forward with purpose. Have a question you'd like answered on-air? Submit it at bit.ly/listentomysubmissionAnd follow us on Instagram at: @listentomymother

This week, Shain and Sarah tackle a listener’s question about a friend who seems to be drifting away. Is it just the natural pull of a new relationship, or something more concerning?  For the first time, mother and daughter don’t quite see eye to eye—Shain doesn't hold back, while Sarah leans into the complexities of grief, boundaries, and what it means when friendships shift. Along the way, they share how to grieve the end of an era, how to stay connected without judgment, and what to do if a friend may be caught in an abusive or controlling relationship. Have a question you'd like answered on-air? Submit it at bit.ly/listentomysubmissionAnd follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/listentomymother/

In this week’s episode, Shain and Sarah dive into a listener’s heartfelt question, "What happens when attraction fades in a long-term marriage—even after repair?" Shain shares her own story of decades of resentment, hurtful words, and disconnection as well as the surprising ways intimacy and trust eventually found their way back. Sarah brings the clinical lens, weaving in how the body remembers past trauma and what it takes to rewire safety, trust, and desire in partnership. Together, they offer both the motherly wisdom and therapeutic insight that remind us it’s possible to hold past pain and present love at the same time. And sometimes, letting go takes time. ___ Have a question you'd like answered on-air? Submit it at bit.ly/listentomysubmission And follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/listentomymother/

With no listener question this week, Sarah turns the mic on Shain and asks, "Do you ever wish you didn’t have kids?" Their conversation touches on societal pressures, the modern dilemma of choice, and their relationships to the children in their lives. Shain reflects on the lack of choice she felt when starting her family, while Sarah opens up about her own uncertainty. Want your anonymous question answered on air? Submit your question using the link in the show notes and there's a high likelihood you'll be chosen! Have a question you'd like answered on-air? Submit it at bit.ly/listentomysubmission And follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/listentomymother/

Shain and Sarah receive a submission from 'Bella,' a woman facing a sudden and puzzling change in her neighbor's demeanor. Once supportive and friendly, her neighbor has turned hostile, complicating Bella's life and leaving her unsure how to proceed. In this episode, Shain and Sarah dig into the complex dynamics of neighborhood relationships, personal boundaries, and the difficult choices Bella faces to reclaim her peace.

In this quick check-in episode, Shain and Sarah discuss Sarah's upcoming trip to Israel amidst travel chaos and global tensions. The resulting conversation touches on the Jewish experience both in America and Israel and highlights contrasting fears faced by Jews around the world.

Shain and Sarah receive a submission from 'Nurse D' about her growing lack of confidence in her career. Nurse D asks the question so many of us are quietly holding: "What if I’m not as sharp as I used to be?" In this episode, Shain and Sarah explore the complicated intersection of aging, identity, and self-worth.

In lieu of a listener's submission, Shain turns the mic toward Sarah and asks, "If you could ask me one question before I die, what would it be?" What unfolds is a raw and real conversation about how a mother’s words can become a child’s self-talk, the legacy of body shaming, and the lifelong echoes of the way we were seen as children.

It's a family affair as Mara, Sarah's older sister, joins Shain and Sarah to talk about antisemitism, the legacy of holocaust survivors (and whether or not humor is an appropriate part of remembrance), and the pitfalls of family communication.

In this episode of Listen to My Mother, Shain and Sarah are joined by Sarah’s dad for a raw and real conversation on emotional intimacy, what it means to feel seen, and how love can get lost in translation. They respond to Amber, a listener who feels invisible in a long-term relationship despite friendship, fun, and great sex. Together, they unpack the science (and not-so-science) of love languages, the quiet heartbreak of unmet needs, and how understanding your partner’s dialect of love might just save the relationship. Oh, and they also roast each other. Gently. Got your own question for the mother-daughter duo? Submit it at bit.ly/listentomysubmission Follow us on Instagram: @listentomymother & @whatsthepoint.therapy

In this powerful first episode of Listen to My Mother, meet Shain—a New York Jewish mom with decades of lived wisdom—and Sarah, her daughter and a practicing therapist. Together, they tackle a deeply personal listener letter from Kelly, a healthcare worker who’s completely burnt out after years on the COVID front lines, family trauma, and pregnancy loss. With heart, humor, and raw honesty, Shain and Sarah unpack burnout, grief, the emotional toll of always being the “fun friend,” and what it means to ask for—and give—yourself permission to rest. Whether you're a mom, a daughter, a caregiver, or simply someone trying to hold it all together, this episode will make you feel seen, supported, and maybe even a little lighter. Got a question for the mother-daughter duo? Submit yours at bit.ly/listentomysubmission Follow along on Instagram: @listentomymother & @whatsthepoint.therapy