Have you heard of the Marco Polo app? Think of it as video voicemails for friends, perfect for dodging those dreaded mid-task phone calls.
In this episode, Lisa and Faith are back with stories that prove being a working mom is never dull. From small-town Utah baseball tournaments to the never-ending DMV saga of getting a Real ID, their mix of laughs and “you can’t make this up” moments will have you nodding along.
Faith introduces Lisa to the Marco Polo app (nope, not the pool game) and shares her wild teenage tale of crossing the border armed with nothing but a crib card. Meanwhile, Lisa relives her Real ID appointment gone spectacularly wrong, complete with an ancient birth certificate, dubious “proof of address,” and a photo she’d rather forget.
As always, they wrap up with their gratitude reset, a reminder that even on the craziest days, bright spots shine through. Whether it’s that perfect cup of coffee, a husband who steps up when you need it, or a patient whose thanks make it all worth it, there’s always something to hold onto.
It’s funny, it’s heartfelt, and it’s the kind of real talk every busy mom craves.
Key Takeaways
Parenting Teens = Chaos: From baseball tournaments to “cutting the cord,” summer is no vacation.
DMV Survival Tip: Don’t show up with a 52-year-old taped birth certificate or a crib card.
Marco Polo > Texting?: Why video messages might just change your friendships.
Mexico Dreams: Casitas, Cabo, and why family ties run deep.
Gratitude Works: Two minutes a day can truly reset your stress and boost mental health.
In This Episode
[00:01] Real talk intro
[01:09] Summer school, baseball & the “cut the cord” dilemma
[03:37] Instagram close-ups & producer complaints
[04:14] Discovering the Marco Polo app
[07:29] Lisa’s DMV + Real ID saga
[14:42] Faith’s “crib card” border-crossing story
[18:09] Dreaming of life in Mexico
[20:06] Summer vacations & sanity checks
[21:00] Gratitude reset: Louise Hay & mental health science
[23:54] Three things we’re grateful for this week
Resources and Links
Med Moms Podcast
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medmoms/id1802081976
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UYdnafsZL1TGYhsRyX7kh
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MedMoms
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/med.moms/
Lisa Cano
Faith Gutierrez
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