Midnight Cheesecake
Long distance besties discuss pop culture, mom life, and 90s nostalgia with a dose of humor and looking on the bright side. Bekah is a darkly comedic blogger and stay at home mom to two girls, and Ruha is an engineering influencer when she's not full-time momming her three girls. Together, they enjoy a slice of midnight cheesecake as often as the opportunity arises.
The Fathers Day Episode
What's one of your dad's best jokes? Today it's all things Dad (and husband) along with topics of balancing motherhood with personal ambitions, joys of children's theater, and reflections on our fathers’ influence on our lives during Father’s Day.
This conversation highlights the importance of sharing experiences, humor amidst serious topics, and celebrating relationships. We'd love to hear your stories about father figures too. Come share with us on Instagram @midnightcheesecake.
In this episode, we try to focus on dads but gosh darnit we end up diving into the lives of moms and their role...
Social Media and Mental Health
But does Will Ferrell have a vomity face? In this episode, we dive into how social media has influenced our perspectives and interactions in relationships. Bekah shares insights from her experiences as a midwesterner while Ruha brings a unique background as an engineering content creator to the conversation. We discuss the challenges and joys of modern communication and the impact of online discourse on our lives. We kick things off discussing how social media can amplify opinions that we never asked for, as highlighted by a thought-provoking quote. It reflects on the pervasive noise we face online, where unfiltered...
Third Spaces and Social Connection
In this episode of the Midnight Cheesecake Podcast, we dive deep into the themes of motherhood, community, and the concept of "third spaces." From Bekah's recent experience with a family visit to reflecting on the ups and downs of family interactions. I share the whirlwind of a pool party before our recording, which ended with wet shorts and a last minute clothing change that surprisingly did not make Ruha late to record. As we transition into our personal stories, Rebecca shares her busy week filled with adventures alongside her mom and aunt, which included outings like miniature golf and...
It's Officially a Podcast
Ruha and Bekah gather for their official inaugural episode discuss the surprising greatness of Ben Stiller, what the divisive nature of many comedians means to us living our everyday lives, and leaving the house before remembering to put on shoes. Join us as we muddle through our attempt at making a proper podcast as two only fairly proficient 30-something moms with social media habits.
