Talk Shit and Laugh
We're Sarah Walton and Michele Wang, two 50-something women who've been friends for over 25 years—and all we really want to do is talk some sh*t and laugh our asses off. Not everything has to be "a breakthrough" or "next-level" or "the 5-step path to becoming your best self." We promise you: no important lessons will be taught and no deep dives will be taken. We're officially overwhelmed and drowning with all the self-help, get-better information out there and frankly we're at full capacity. We just want to hang out and we want nothing more than for you to join us. So welcome to Talk Shit and Laugh (TSAL)—a weekly podcast for women, where two lifelong friends, talk about all the random sh*t rolling around in their heads. We're tired of pretending we're fine, sick of fixing ourselves, and deeply craving something real. We promise: No important lessons will be taught No gratuitous self-help Just wildly honest conversations about the things keeping us up at night... or making us snort-laugh. We talk friendship, aging, health, relationships, reinvention, midlife identity crises (plural), and the deeply underrated power of laughing your damn face off—even when the topics are heavy. We won't always know what we're talking about next. But that's kind of the magic. It's real, it's heartfelt, and it's unfiltered—like the group chat you actually want to be in. Whether you're cooking, commuting, or hiding in your bathroom (or pantry) for a few minutes of peace—TSAL is here to remind you that you're not alone—and you're definitely not done. Subscribe now, pour yourself something fabulous, and join this community to talk sh*t and laugh. Welcome. We're so freaking glad you're here.
Episodes
In this episode of Talk Shit and Laugh, we're getting real about the reality of working for yourself and why working from home isn't always the fairytale it's made out to be on social media. While we love our careers, being your own boss comes with a hidden side—from the isolation and burnout to the constant pressure of self-employment. We're breaking down the downsides to working for yourself to help you decide if the solo life is...
Ever feel like you're finally running out of "somedays"? In this episode of Talk Shit & Laugh, Sarah and I are diving into the concept of Mortality Motivation. It sounds heavy, but we're finding that acknowledging our limited time isn't a downer—it's actually the fuel we need to stop overthinking and start living.
We're getting real about how being in our 50s and navigating perimenopause has shifted our perspective on what actually...
In this episode we're telling it all about our relationship to money, food and sex. And oh boy ... it's a doozy. Are these three things tied to each other in our minds? What's going on here? Why is this so hard?
Is it the debt or the money? The food or the weight gain? What do other women in their 50's go through? This is an episode you definitley want to share with your friends.
What's your relationship to these 3 things in your l...
In this episode, we talk about what it really means to self-soothe without accidentally self-sabotaging. We explore why quick dopamine fixes like junk food, shopping, or numbing behaviors feel comforting in the moment, but don't always serve us long-term—and share what we're personally learning about healthier ways to regulate our emotions. This is an honest, non-expert conversation about doing our best and figuring it out as we go...
As we get older, our tolerance for a lot of things completely disappears. From behaviors we no longer want to tolerate to things our bodies physically cannot handle anymore, this episode is a brutally honest (and hilarious) conversation about aging, boundaries, and hard NOs.
Listen to us on:
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdW...
We started talking about social situations we don't enjoy, but quickly realized the real issue is forced fun. From corporate retreats to weddings and holiday parties, we unpack why mandatory enjoyment feels so uncomfortable — and why so many of us secretly dread it.
Listen to us on:
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiWtQdWat83ULW3O
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In this episode of Talk Sh*t & Laugh, we're breaking down what we're cheap about and what we'll happily spend money on—no hesitation. From everyday things we refuse to overpay for to the categories where we're total spendthrifts, this conversation gets very honest and very funny.
Listen to us on:
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZi...
In this episode of Talk Sh*t & Laugh, we didn't expect things to get quite so deep. Inspired by a conversation we heard on the Mel Robbins podcast about the Cornell Legacy Project, we talk through the five life lessons people say matter most at the end of life — and share how we honestly feel about them, how we're doing in our 50s, and where we still struggle when it comes to relationships, happiness, regret, and what really matter...
Perimenopause is not what we expected — and honestly, it's so much worse. In this episode, we talk candidly about the physical, emotional, and mental toll of perimenopause, the symptoms no one warned us about, and why women are so unprepared for this stage of life. If you're in your 40s or 50s and wondering what is happening to your body, this conversation will feel painfully familiar.
Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tal...
Dating in your 50s is a completely different experience — and Sarah having a new boyfriend proves it. In this episode of Talk Shit & Laugh, we talk about how dating changes in midlife, what we actually want now, and why we have way less patience than we did in our 20s and 30s.
Listen to us on:
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-and-laugh/id1833034299
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6J16PGZiW...
We Weren't Ready for This… But We're Figuring It Out.
At some point, the roles start to shift—and suddenly you're the one worrying, checking in, and making decisions for the people who raised you. In this episode, we talk honestly about parenting our parents, navigating aging, guilt, boundaries, and the emotional whiplash that comes with it. It's complicated, heavy at times, and surprisingly common—so if you're in this season too, ...
We're exposing our toxic traits — the funny, slightly unhinged habits we know we should fix… but probably won't. From free shipping to being way too messy, we're breaking down the red flags we bring to the table in this candid, hilarious episode.
It's funny. It's honest. It's the good kind of chaos.
And yes, we're probably going to forget we recorded this until someone quotes us in the DMs.
Tell us yours! Drop your most ridiculous ...
Happy New Year, friends! We're kicking off 2026 with a little truth and a lot of laughter: our morning routines are chaotic good energy.
In this episode, Michele and Sarah look at how they actually start their mornings this time of year—what's working, what's wishful thinking, and which routines we'll probably keep… at least for now.
Inside we're chatting about:
Why we'd need a full 12-hour morning to fit in everything we want to d...
New year, new… ugh, no.
In this episode, Sarah and Michele get honest about why we're skipping the resolutions this year—and what we're doing instead to create real change (without the pressure, guilt, or glitter-covered goals list).
We talk about:
Time feels like it's moving too fast—and how we're slowing ourselves down
The problem with "new year, new me" energy (spoiler: you're probably already doing more than you realize)
How Mi...
One wears a Santa hat. One is wearing black. Guess who wore what!
Because somehow—it's all perfectly "talk sh*t" festive.
In this episode, we're dishing on our favorite holiday traditions, the food we look forward to all year, how Sarah has 2 Christmas trees, and how Michele rejects a few rules and celebrates with her amazing Mishmas.
We talk about:
Decorating chaos
Comfort food
Holiday joy (and how we wish people were nicer)
And ...
Which One of Us Is the FBI Profiler? Wait for it…
In this week's episode, we leave this timeline on read and hop on over to the multiverse—where infinite versions of us are living totally different (and sometimes wildly better?) lives.
This week, we're talking about the TV shows that stole our hearts, broke our brains, and how much we loathe streaming bills.
It's all about the shows we love and why we're subscribed to 97 things - except for Michele. She hates subscriptions.
Think:
Deep obsession with all things alien related (but only if the humans are in peril)
Chills (and possible nightmares?) about The Fall of the House of Usher
Softcore nostalgia for Little H...
Ever look at your own life and think:
Why am I like this?
Stuffing, Side-Eyes & Silly Questions: Our Thanksgiving Special
Warning: this episode pairs best with stuffing and a secret glass of cabernet.
This week? We're talking turkey, traditions, and the most fun way to spend Thanksgiving—with ridiculous questions, lots of laughter, and absolutely zer...
Spoiler alert: People are usually wrong.
This week, we're unpacking the assumptions people make about us—and how often they're way off.
Is Michele a total extrovert… or just really good at pretending she doesn't want to go home early?
Does Sarah need the spotlight 24/7… or does she actually just love a solo nap and not talking to anyone ever?
Have we always been confident… or is it just that we stopped explaining ourselves?
In this...
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