Welcome to *Growing Pains and Gains*, the podcast where five lifelong friends, navigating life across three states—Nebraska, Kansas and Texas—share their real, raw, and often hilarious takes on everything under the sun. From the challenges of motherhood and millennials raising kids in a Gen-Z world to tackling perimenopause, finances, and career shifts, we’re diving into it all. We’ll talk about balancing body image, exercise, and fashion. Whether it’s embarrassing moments, personal successes, losses, marriage, dating in your 30’s or the wild ride of raising preteens, toddlers and every age in between, we’re here for the messy and the meaningful. Join us as we embrace the growing pains and celebrate the gains that come with life’s journey.st weblog