You’ll Thank Us Later

Coty asks Christine and Saphira about raising kids in a social media world and how to gauge what is "right" and what isn't. From Snapchat streaks and Discord rooms to privacy, agency, and “what’s yours to share vs. theirs,” the crew gets candid about when to hand over a phone, how to set boundaries without creating obsession, and why your relationship with screens at home matters. Saphira has never been on social, and Christine run...

Christine shows up sun-kissed, coffee in hand, and fully committed to dropping the “guilty” from guilty pleasures. From Real Housewives of London via VPN hacks to Below Deck debates, the team swaps Bravo opinions, reunion hot takes, and why frivolous TV is sometimes the best kind of self-care. We veer into audiobook obsessions, spicy fantasy reads (hi, ACOTAR and Fourth Wing), and those true-crime podcasts that someho...

Work ramps up, school’s back, birthdays pile up—aka September sprint. Christine shares turning “level 48,” starting her Rutgers master’s, and rebuilding the MtoM site. Saphira discusses launching Luca to college overseas and reframing birthdays and other significant transitions. Coty debuts her paid Substack food blog and how she’s thinking about paywalls, recipes, and community. Transition season is hard, but it can ...

Christine, Courtney, and Coty compare what dating looked like years ago versus today. Christine shares stories from her bar-hopping, setup-by-friends era (plus a couple of very bad early online dates), while Coty talks about app culture, profile disasters, and why she’s stepped away from swiping. Courtney reflects on how she skipped apps altogether by meeting her husband in college. Together, they get into what really...

Christine, Saphira, and the crew dig into one of the most misunderstood topics out there — cannabis. From the headlines about rescheduling at the federal level to the hidden dangers of “gas station weed,” they break down what’s legal, what’s safe, and why your local convenience store gummy might not be what you think it is. Saphira explains the difference between regulated dispensary products and untested synthetics, ...

When our producer Courtney shares she’s 21 weeks pregnant, the conversation quickly turns into an unfiltered crash course in first-time pregnancy and newborn survival. Christine and Saphira swap their wildly different birth stories—from mucus plug mysteries and epidurals to the unexpected realities of breastfeeding, baby gear, and why “less is more” when it comes to cute outfits. Along the way, you’ll hear the advice ...

Christine, Saphira, and guest producer Coty Ryan sit down to unpack Mel Robbins’ wildly popular book Let Them—and, naturally, they don’t all agree. From first impressions and personal resistance to the idea of self-help books, to real-life applications of the “Let Them” and “Let Me” mindsets, this episode covers everything from parenting and friendships to Reddit trolls and relationship red flags.

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This week on You’ll Thank Us Later, Christine and Saphira welcome Coty Ryan—food influencer, content creator, and now guest producer on the pod! From mukbangs and TikTok fame to contracts, managers, and PR hauls, Coty shares the real deal about the business behind influencing. She opens up about her start during the pandemic, her viral growth, and how she makes money on and off the platforms. The trio also gets real a...

In this season 2 kickoff of You’ll Thank Us Later, Saphira returns from her whirlwind trip to Japan with stories, advice, and plenty of surprises. Christine, Courtney, and Nicole grill her on every detail—what to eat, where to go, what not to do (chewing gum on a train, for starters), and why Japan might just be the cleanest, safest, most courteous place on the planet.

Saphira spills on her action-packed...

In this episode, Christine sits down with college admissions insider and PhD candidate Richard Roman to pull back the curtain on the college application process from the perspective of an admissions officer. From early decision pitfalls to essay strategy myths, Richard shares what matters when applying to college, and what doesn’t. They discuss the difference between public and private universities, how financial aid ...

In a special solo episode, Christine takes the mic while Saphira jets off to Japan and reflects on what You’ll Thank Us Later has meant to her over the past seven months. From deepening friendships to finding her voice, Christine shares seven heartfelt lessons this podcast has taught her—including the power of laughter, the importance of safe spaces for women to be honest, and why wanting “more” isn’t selfish, it’s hu...

What makes a company culture actually work? In this episode, Christine, Saphira, Nicole, and Courtney unpack the real meaning of corporate culture—beyond swag bags and ping pong tables. From toxic bosses and fear-based management to building trust, empathy, and psychological safety, they reflect on the kind of culture they’ve intentionally created—and what they’ll never go back to. Saphira introduces a framework for g...

In a very special (and very real) episode, Christine and Saphira welcome their sons, Ronan and Luca, to the mic. The boys reflect on what it’s been like growing up with moms who parent a little differently, from long leashes and co-working yoga spaces to feminist marches and carefully curated snack policies.

They quiz each other to see how well they really know one another, share guilty pleasures and emb...

Christine and Saphira unpack the habits, routines, and life decisions they wish they’d started earlier—from saving for retirement and prioritizing mental health to finding sustainable fitness routines and wearing SPF daily. Christine and Saphira share what they’ve learned the hard way in hopes it helps someone else do it a little easier. Whether you’re in your twenties or fifties, this episode is packed with perspecti...

After a long weekend of sunburns, barbecues, and bathroom mishaps, Christine, Saphira, Courtney, and Nicole air out their pet peeves—from pre-party project derailments to red wine on white couches and surprise toddler chaos. Christine shares the joys of her perimenopausal rage, Saphira rants about graduation party overload, and Nicole gets real about punctuality. If you’ve ever hosted guests, been late, or just needed...

Feeling stuck? You’re not alone. In this episode, Christine and Saphira open up about what it really takes to reinvent yourself, whether it’s a full-blown career change or a quiet mindset shift. From Christine’s leap into entrepreneurship and launching two businesses to Saphira’s radical pivot from belly dancing to cannabis lobbying, they share the messy, personal, and sometimes hilarious truths behind major life tran...

Christine opens up about navigating a major life shift—moving her aging parents closer, downsizing their home, and facing health challenges head-on. Saphira shares her hopes (and hurdles) of one day relocating her parents to Spain, while the two unpack the realities of being sandwiched between raising teens and caring for aging parents.

They discuss why planning now is a gift to your future self—and your...