AuthenticallyMoms
Welcome to AuthenticallyMoms, a weekly podcast hosted by Sujata Thomas and Jaclyn Cahn. Indian and Mexican moms in their 40’s empowering women to take control of their bodies, boost self-esteem, and live as their best selves. We're breaking down barriers by normalizing body consciousness, embracing self-care, prioritizing ourselves, and having open, honest conversations about sexuality. It's real talk for real women-because you deserve to thrive.New Episodes drop every Thursday!Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/authenticallymomsEmail: authenticallymoms@gmail.com
Anxiety, Triggers and Meds
In this episode, we open up about the reality that most of us deal with anxiety—and how it often intensifies with age. From trauma and health scares to loss and life changes, triggers seem to pile up as we grow older. We explore the ways we’ve personally coped—therapy, meditation, medication—and ask: how do you deal with it? We've both faced intense, even debilitating anxiety, and though we’ve come a long way, it still finds its way back in. If you can relate, this one’s for you.
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The Mid-life Glow Up
This week, we’re diving into the mid-life glow up—a powerful shift that happens when you hit your 40s and start living for yourself. After years of putting others first, it’s time to focus on your own physical health, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. We’re talking about transformation, mindset, and what it really means to thrive in this chapter of life. It's time to live your best life!
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Summertime Crazy
Is it just us, or is summer sprinting by? This week, we’re talking about why it’s actually good for kids to be bored and how this is the perfect time to sneak in some life skills—like laundry and self-entertainment (not screen time). We also get into how kids staying up way too late is absolutely killing the vibe in the bedroom. Summer heat? Yes. Sexy time? Not so much. Plus, Sujata spills the tea on her Cancun trip—sun, fun, and… COVID. Yep. She brought back more than just a tan.
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Do You Boo: Body, Mind, Soul
This week, Jaclyn and Chas get real about doing whatever the hell makes you feel good. Whether it’s lashes, nails, Botox, fillers, weight loss shots, or full-blown plastic surgery — they’re here for it. They break down how physical confidence can boost emotional well-being and how that confidence spreads to your partner, family, and friends. Bottom line? If you want it and can do it, do it now. Life’s short. The haters will hate either way, so you do you.
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Music, Mushrooms and Turn-Offs
This week, Jaclyn recaps her magical weekend at Bottleneck—sunny skies, great music, good vibes, and a little help from some mushrooms. We dive into why shrooms feel so good and the mindset shift they bring. Plus, we get real about how our turn-offs—or “icks”—have evolved from our younger days to our 40s. Are your dealbreakers still the same, or have they grown with you? Tune in and find out.
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School's Out and Couple's Trips
In this episode, we reflect on the whirlwind that is the end of the school year — from nonstop activities to school events that parents now regularly attend, something that wasn’t nearly as common when we were growing up. We also dive into the importance of making time for your relationship amidst the chaos of family life. As much as we love our kids, we believe prioritizing your partner is key. What do you think — should your relationship come first?
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It's a Vibe
This week, we’re diving deep into the big O—orgasms, that is! Jaclyn shares her bold Mother's Day gift to herself: a set of vibrators. We unpack (literally) her order and explore the many types of vibrators out there, why they matter, and how they can be powerful tools for self-care. We also get real about the importance of the female orgasm and why it’s time we normalize the conversation around pleasure, wellness, and owning your body. Don't settle for anything less than fireworks!
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Mother's Day...What We Really Want
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there! Today, we’re diving into what moms really want on this special day. Some moms want quality time with their kids, while others are craving a little peace, quiet, and a break from “mom mode.” Does it depend on how old your kids are? Probably! We all love our children, no doubt—but let’s be real, sometimes the best gift is just a moment to breathe. So, how do you want to spend your Mother’s Day? Let us know!
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Explaining Death to Younger Children
In this heartfelt episode, we explore the difficult topic of how to talk to children about death. From personal experiences—Jaclyn’s father’s passing and the sudden loss of someone close to Laurel—we reflect on whether to tell kids the truth or shield them with softer stories, and how to approach these sensitive conversations with care and honesty.
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Influencing our Kids and Street Smarts
In this episode, we dive into the impact of showing affection in front of our kids and how it may influence the way they approach relationships—whether with friends, romantic partners, parents, or even their future children. We reflect on how our own upbringings and our parents’ displays of love/parenting influenced us. We also discuss the growing concern around kids today lacking street smarts and situational awareness, discussing the roles of technology, helicopter parenting, and limited independence in this shift.
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Lots of Questions, No Judgement
This week we are joined by a special guest. We take turns asking each other questions ranging from stuff you may not want to admit to things that make you go hmmm. Like would you encourage your kids to save themselves for marriage or not. Guess you will have to listen to find out.
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Tough 2 Weeks
Jaclyn and Sujata return after a break to share some heavy life updates, including the recent loss of Jaclyn's father and Breslin's surgery. She opens up about the emotions - and the absence of them - as well as the guilt that can come with it. Special guest appearance by Laurel.
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Tough 2 Weeks
Jaclyn and Sujata return after a break to share some heavy life updates, including the recent loss of her Jaclyn's father and Breslin's surgery. She opens up about the emotions — and the absence of them — as well as the guilt that can come with it. Special guest appearance by Laurel.
Cheating, Telling and Keeping it Spicy
Chas gives us a guy's perspective on what he would do if he caught someone he knew cheating and it isn't black and white. Being married for almost 17 years, Jaclyn and Chas talk about keeping it spicy. Let's just say communication is key.
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Cheating...to tell or not to tell
This week we explore various scenarios and perspectives about cheating. What would do if you caught someone cheating—whether it’s someone cheating on your friend or your friend cheating on their spouse. Does it matter how close you are to someone to speak up about it. Would you want to know if you were being cheated on? We also question the differences between men and women in how they approach or react to cheating.
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10K, Self-worth and Women vs. Men
We celebrate 10,000 Instagram followers and the amazing 2025 we are having. Sujata expresses some nervousness about returning to work, but emphasizes that self-worth isn't defined by a paycheck, whether working or staying at home. We discuss how women are able to emotionally and physically show how much we love each other but it’s different for men. Whether it’s because they don’t need to or society says it isn’t “normal” doesn’t feel fair.
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Dinner, Belly Laughs and Supplements
We share details of our celebration dinner we had with our husbands, talk about moving so slow the morning after. Why can't we recover like we used to? Jaclyn talks about finding out she actually wasn't perimenopausal even though all the symptoms were there. Gotta love getting older amirite.
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Trauma, Therapy and Microdosing
Breslin is 10! Jaclyn talks about how having a special needs daughter has completely changed her. We discuss how trauma can be a positive thing and how therapy can help you overcome anxiety and live in the moment. What it has done is allow us to put ourselves and our family first, nothing else matters. We don't put up with the bullshit.
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GNO, Parasites and Mid-life Hormones
Do you have a fantasy that you don't feel comfortable bringing up or that your partner is unwilling to fulfill? We discuss our feelings towards Nicole Kidman in Babygirl and how she risked everything to satisfy hers. Jaclyn talks about how she had to spend $200 on sheets that prevent night sweats and Sujata explains parasites in our bodies. Gotta love our changing mid-life hormones.
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Lingerie and Valentine's Day
Do you guys celebrate Valentine's Day and if so what do you do? Fancy Dinners? Gifts? Our Valentine's has evolved into being more low key but that doesn't mean we can't spice things up in the bedroom. We talk what women want and what the men really want...which is really anything that involves sex right?! You're definitely going to relate to this one.
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Positive Changes, Sex Stories and Hormones
We don't do resolutions but we talk about the positive changes we've started doing this year. Jaclyn shares a funny sex story and we talk about our changing hormones. We also brainstorm a special birthday gift Sujata could give Bob. Just a heads, in this episode we are completely uncensored and might be TMI. Be ready for some belly laughs with this one!
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Post Half Marathon and A New Outlook on Life
Jaclyn recaps her half marathon, Houston has snow and Sujata's new outlook on life after her breast cancer scare. Sometimes going through a tragic event can change you for the better and help you start putting yourself first.
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Fear, Tears and Celebrations...Welcome 2025
Welcome back! We can’t believe it’s 2025. We are so excited for this year but we have to discuss something incredibly important. Sujata shares her story of what could have been a life changing moment. In hindsight it actually was life changing. We get real and raw in this one.
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Toddlers, Bribes and Lies
We talk how raising kids requires lots of threats, bribes and lies….and speaking of lies, we both revisit the biggest lie we told our parents. Our moms still don’t know, until now maybe.
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Leakage, Apps and Random Shizz
Why do our bodies have to go through so much at this age, especially as women. We talk body issues, new apps, gift shopping and other things that show our age. Can you relate?
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Fall Pics and Holiday Cards
Do fall pictures stress you out? We discuss the love/hate relationship with taking fall pictures, why it’s a HUGE trigger for Jaclyn and how we love seeing those holiday cards.
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Holidays and Giving Zero F**ks
Do the holidays bring on added stress and anxiety? Does the idea of spending the holidays with certain people take joy away from the season? Then listen up, we talk how learning to give zero F**ks is life changing.
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Good sex, Bad sex and Orgasms
How do you define good sex? Does good sex mean you always have an orgasm? We discuss how sex should also be about pleasing the women and being able speak up for what you want. Don’t be afraid to take charge!
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Gift Giving and Sexy Costumes
Happy Halloween! We all know this is a pass to dress up as sexy as you want but when was the last time you did? We also talk about how hard it is to think of gifts for your significant other when you’ve been together for a while.
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Coffee, Mounjaro and Icks
Sujata is goes “deep” into her coffee enemas and Jaclyn reached her goal weight with Mounjaro. We also talk about what would give us an immediate ick if we had to start all over with dating.
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People Getting Catfished and Scammed
Hot off the heels of watching Sweet Bobby, we talk about people who get catfished. How is it that people actually believe some of the crazy stories and get sucked in. Why is it so easy to get away with catfishing and scamming vulnerable people. Do You know anyone who's been a victim?
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Manscaping and Bushes
We discuss the difference between keeping your full on bush or going all bare down there. Do you think men care how its groomed and do they care about manscaping themselves?
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Labiaplasty, Faking Orgasms, etc….
This week we have our recurring special guest Chas in the “studio”. Lots of random questions from a guy’s perspective, totally unscripted, probably embarrassing…enjoy!
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Mounjaro Update, Sex or Sleep
Jaclyn gives an update on her second injection of Tirzepatide and weight loss. We also discuss the lack of sex going on because of how exhausted we are with so much going on. How often to you choose sex over sleep?
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Coffee enemas, Mounjaro and Letting things go
Sujata talks about doing her first coffee enema, Jaclyn got her mounjaro injection and we both talk about learning to let things go.
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Happy Anniversary to us!!!
It's our one year anniversary of podcasting. We talk strep, porn and aging parents.
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Ex-boyfriends and The Sex Talk
We talk about past relationships and experiences. We discuss our different opinions on having the sex talk with our kids and navigate future relationships. Have you had to have the talk about sex/relationships and do you hope they grow up different/similar as you did in that respect?
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Is This Perimenopause?
We talk about J.Lo’s and Ben Affleck divorcing and our possible perimenopause symptoms. Yay to being in our 40's, not.
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First Day of School and Ozempic
The First day of school not only is tough for the kids but also for us parents, Getting back into the routine takes som getting used to. We also discuss Ozempic and how in our 40's its just get harder to lose weight.
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Anxiety and School Shopping
We discuss how this summer is flying by. Jaclyn talks about overcoming debilitating anxiety and how her view on life is completely different.
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