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Cate Kulcsar & Mary B Freeman
Hosts Cate Kulcsar and Mary B Freeman - two sisters living in NYC in radically different phases of life. Talking about their lives, how to be a better u, and all things female. Monday reset baby let's go!
Happiest Back!
We are back and better than ever! As life has slown a bit post czar's birth and Mary B's marathon. And we are catching up on it all! We hope you enjoy
37:1918/11/2024
Happiest Giving Birth (Again!)
We're back! In this week's episode, Cate shares her birth story, how dictator and czar are doing, and answers your submitted questions. We hope you enjoy!
38:0509/09/2024
Happiest in the Hamptons
The past two weeks while Cate was preparing for birth, Mary B and Elena were....well...going out on the town! Tune in to our recap of crashing a business school weekend in the Hamptons and other shenanigans. We hope you enjoy!
51:2219/08/2024
Happiest About to Give Birth
In this episode, Cate talks about her experience with pregnancy close to her due date and answers some of your questions about pregnancy and the early days of motherhood. We hope you enjoy!
49:5829/07/2024
Happiest Acts of Kindness
In this episode, we discuss the positive effects that small acts of kindness have on your well-being and how we work to incorporate these facts into our daily life. We hope you enjoy!
49:4015/07/2024
Happiest Unplugged
In this episode, your favorite guest Elena is back to discuss how she likes to unplug on summer vacations, and we shout out your favorite methods. We hope you enjoy! This is one of our funnier ones if we do say so.
01:04:3108/07/2024
Happiest Choices
This week, we welcome back a recurring guest...our cousin Elena!! Our topic of (Mary B,'s) choice is the choices we make and the roads not taken. The conversation is all under the lens of BRAT summer, the new Apple TV+ show "Dark Matter," and our life experiences. We hope you enjoy! especially the end, where Dictator gives an exclusive interview about her second birthday :)
41:3901/07/2024
Happiest Gabbin Round 3
Continuing in our summer gabbing series...this week we give our life updates (spoiler alert, Mary B had a wild Sleep No More Experience) and of course recap all things Summer House. We hope you enjoy!
50:3317/06/2024
Happiest Gabbin Round 2
This week we are dropping in for another -unserious- episode chatting reality TV, life updates and everything in between. We hope you enjoy!
43:5910/06/2024
Happiest SUMMER
This week, in addition to our current series of recapping Summer House and VPR, we share how we like to make summer the HAPPIEST time. We hope you enjoy, and happy summer!!
44:5803/06/2024
Happiest Icks
This week, along with our usual pop culture recap, we chat about our icks and discuss a few of the ones you submitted. Thank you to all who wrote in and we hope you enjoy!
54:4227/05/2024
Happiest Gabbin
In this episode, Cate and Mary B. dissect all sorts of news - from a certain commencement speech to what's happening in reality TV now. We hope you enjoy a light episode of just gabbin!
49:1120/05/2024
Happiest Q&A 5
This week, we catch up with each other and with you for our second Q&A of the season. We hope you enjoy!
01:01:2713/05/2024
Happiest Making New Friends
This week Mary B is joined by one of her friends Shannon who is on the pod to be our resident expert on making new friends. Mary B has witnessed Shannon have a lot of success making and keeping new friends in NYC, and brought her on to share some of her tips for how to do so. We hope you enjoy!
55:4606/05/2024
Happiest Combatting Hustle Culture
In this episode, we discuss how we combat hustle culture, in addition to chatting TTPD and a reality TV recap. We hope you enjoy!
48:1622/04/2024
Happiest in Your Own Timeline (Part 2)
This week we continue our discussion answering your questions on finding happiness in your own timeline. We hope you enjoy!
48:5915/04/2024
Happiest in Your Own Timeline (Part 1)
This week we answer some of your submitted questions about navigating being in a different life stage than your friends. We hope you enjoy!
01:05:0408/04/2024
Happiest AMA with a Surprise Guest
In this episode, Spencer rejoins the pod to answer some of your submitted questions. We hope you enjoy!
54:3301/04/2024
Happiest Bxxbies
This week we are joined by an absolutely iconic happiest girl, Roshni, who discusses all things reality TV, self care, and her diagnosis of stage 2 triple negative breast cancer right before her 23rd birthday. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll never forget to do your self checks again.Interview with Roshni (22:13)Chick MissionTriple Negative Breast Cancer FoundationAavraniRhode
01:04:1025/03/2024
Happiest Womanhood
In this episode, we celebrate Women's History Month by discussing all things women. We hope you enjoy, and thank you to everyone who wrote in with their questions!
50:1718/03/2024
Happiest Season 2 Premiere
In this episode, WE'RE BACK! This is our season 2 premiere, and we are so excited to catch up with you all, chat all things Love is Blind and Vanderpump Rules, answer some of your submitted questions, and celebrate your big wins. We hope you enjoy! Season 2 reset, let's go!!
55:2711/03/2024
Happiest Holidays with Spencer
In this episode, Cate and Mary B. finish out season one of The Happiest Girls Podcast with a long episode and with Cate's husband Spencer as our guest! They chat all about his career, how he is as a father, some of his life motto's and he gives advice as he answers your submitted questions. Hope you enjoy and we will see you in 2024 for season 2!
01:42:3218/12/2023
Happiest Friendship
In this episode, Cate and Mary B. chat all about friendship (particularly female friendship) and answer some of your submitted questions on this topic. Hope you enjoy!
56:5404/12/2023
Happiest Practicing Gratitude
In this episode, Cate and Mary B. chat about the science of gratitude and what sort of place they keep for gratitude in their lives...in addition to - per usual - all sorts of other random things such as Britney Spears' book and what content they've been loving lately. And, of course, they celebrate what you shared you are grateful for! Thank you to everyone who wrote in, hope you enjoy!Links:Yale Happiness Course: The Science of WellbeingThe Happiness Lab Podcast
57:5320/11/2023
Happiest Being Communicative
In this episode, Cate and Mary B. dive into one of the pillars of relationships: Communicating with one another! They chat about some of their tips on communication, things to avoid that they've learned from their past experiences, and why they believe healthy communication is so important in all kinds of relationships. Hope you enjoy!
55:2713/11/2023
Happiest Married
In this episode, we celebrate Cate's wedding anniversary by picking her brain about what she has found to be important in marriage, and some of the early signs she saw in her husband that let her know he would be a great life partner. We hope you enjoy!
58:2806/11/2023
Happiest Halloween
This week tune in for a fun and spooky episode where we catch up with our cousin Elena (back by popular demand!) and catch up on all things Halloween in our lives and in New York City. Tune in for a lighter episode, we hope you enjoy!
39:0031/10/2023
Happiest Cycle Synching
In this episode, Cate and Mary B. sit down to chat about hormones caused by menstruation and the effects they can have on mental and physical well-being. They also talk about how they adjust their life to accommodate this, shout out your big wins, and of course, there's a BABU recap! Monday reset, let's go!
56:2323/10/2023
Happiest Post-Partum Health Journey
This week Cate comes on the pod for a solo episode to discuss her post-partum health and wellness journey! Listen while she breaks down everything she's been doing to try and feel her best. She also answered all of the listener questions that were submitted! Monday reset, baby! Let's go! TW: talk of disordered eating
45:0709/10/2023
Happiest Chatting Pop Culture
This week, we discuss our thoughts on what's happening in pop culture now! Episode Contents:Love is Blind Recap (24:15)Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (52:35)BABU Recap (1:07:30)It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Reminder to do your self-checks. (1:11:16)We hope you enjoy!
01:16:3203/10/2023
Happiest Q&A 4
Cate and Mary B. are back this week answering some of your submitted questions. Thank you to all who wrote in!Episode Contents:Advice you'd give your 20-year-old self? (16:40)Night shift tips? (20:20)Top 5 trips on your bucket list? (24:04)What's the best way to deal with girls who think everything is a competition? (27:37)Easy go-to healthy meals when you are trying to get back on track? (30:40)Tips for your moms to have more energy? I'm tired 25/8 even though I eat well/sleep/exercise. (39:28)How do I get over workout anxiety? I haven't been moving in ages because of it. (43:15)BABU Recap (49:45)We hope you enjoy!
54:4418/09/2023
Happiest Recovering from a Breakup
In this episode, Cate and Mary B. give their advice on when it is time to break up with someone and their tips for recovering from a recent breakup. Also, they celebrate your big wins and of course, finish with a BABU recap! We hope you enjoy!
01:02:1304/09/2023
Happiest in Our Late Twenties
In this episode, Cate and Mary B. discuss what they thought would be a big deal in their late twenties but just...isn't! We also read your submissions on this subject; thank you to all who wrote in, we hope you enjoy!
50:5021/08/2023
Happiest Q&A 3
In this episode, Cate and Mary B. answer some of your questions. Thank you to all who submitted!Episode Contents:Cate - would love to hear how you maintain such a strong sense of self/unwavering confidence? (18:03)What to do with myself/tell myself when I've had a really bad haircut? (23:57)How to destress or get your life back on track? (27:21)Any advice on overcoming gym/workout anxiety and anxiety about getting myself to go? (31:04)Tell us about a time when something wasn't going your way but worked out in the end? (35:38)What are your favorite books and why? What have you been reading lately? (39:16)Advice for senior year of college / Advice for finding work postgrad? (46:58)What are you most excited for this fall? (47:45)BABU Recap (49:15)We hope you enjoy!
53:4114/08/2023
Happiest Using Social Media
In this episode, Cate and Mary B. discuss their thoughts on and journey with social media - as users and, in Cate's instance, as an influencer. In addition to this, they discuss a hodgepodge of other subjects like FOMO, drinking, the Real Housewives of New York reboot, and Love Island UK. We hope you enjoy!Hidden Brain podcast episodes on pleasure:The Paradox of PleasureThe Path to Enough
01:06:3431/07/2023
Happiest in Fashion
In this episode, Cate and Mary B chat about fashion and what it means to them. We hope you enjoy!
54:1624/07/2023
Happiest Reflection on Year One of Motherhood
In this episode, Cate reflects on her first hear of motherhood, sharing some of her biggest pieces of advice for first-year mamas and answering some of your questions. Episode Contents:What does one year of motherhood mean to you? (9:15)How hard was it working after having a baby? (17:20)What surprised you the most? (25:45)When did you know you wanted to stop breastfeeding and at what point? (30:55)Is there anything you'd do differently with future kids? (38:35)Lessons learned for first-time mamas? (44:00)Did being a nurse shape you as a mother? (49:57)Biggest piece of advice? (51:50)BABU Recap (54:05)We hope you enjoy!
58:0317/07/2023
Happiest Routines
In this episode, Cate and Mary B. discuss what their morning and nighttime routines are and why they are so important to them. We hope you enjoy!Podcast discussing how light affects your sleep and energy levels: #133 Andrew Huberman: The Science of Small ChangesDaily news podcast: Up First
49:1110/07/2023
Happiest Q&A 2
In this episode Cate & Mary B. answer your submitted questions and celebrate your big wins. Thank you to everyone who wrote in!Episode Contents:Relationship non-negotiables? (6:09)Advice for currently in undergrad and finding a future job I'm happy with? (10:40)Tips for reentering the dating world post breakup? (17:05)Going through the worst breakup from someone I thought I would marry one day, Advice? (21:23)Making the most of senior year of college? Terrified of postgrad/the real world. (29:30)How to talk to a guy who lives in my apartment? I see him everywhere (but not creepily). (31:50)Celebrating your big wins! (35:20)BABU Recap (41:31)Hope you enjoy!
42:4726/06/2023
Happiest in Therapy
In this episode, Cate and Mary B discuss their journey with therapy. They discuss how they found their respective therapist (Cate to help her postpartum and Mary B. to help her post-breakup), their views on therapy, and tips for finding the right therapist for you. Hope you enjoy!
50:5519/06/2023
Happiest Hobbies
In this episode, Mary B. tells all about her Era's Tour experience (including how she got tickets), and Cate and Mary B. discuss the importance of having and keeping hobbies. In addition to this, they give some of their own hobby recommendations. We hope you enjoy!
44:1512/06/2023
Happiest Combatting Snapback Culture
In this episode, Cate discusses her experience with snapback culture postpartum. She also answers some of your submitted questions on this topic.Episode Contents:Vanderpump Rules Recap (3:04)Cate's Experience with Snapback Culture (15:45)The "Dad Bod" (20:30)Is it pressure we put on ourselves vs. our partners vs. other women vs. society? (21:30)How much of the struggle is from societal pressures to look a certain way, and how much is wanting to regain the body you had before you were pregnant? (26:25)Can we talk about the myth that breastfeeding makes you lose weight? (32:06)Did you worry about getting into your best shape before baby? (34:43)What are the best ways to get movement in on the days when you can't get away from the house? (37:38)If you had one piece for women who are pregnant or going through that time worrying about snapping back postpartum, what would it be? (40:05)BABU Recap (46:05)Hope you enjoy!
52:4205/06/2023
Happiest Living in NYC
In this episode, we dive into the amazing and challenging aspects of living in New York City. We answer some of your questions about finding an apartment in the city, living and interning in the city, and how to know if moving to the big apple is right for you. We hope you enjoy!
58:2229/05/2023
Happiest Habits
In this episode, we discuss our journey with forming healthy habits, our best tips for habit formation, and why intentionally setting good habits is important. We hope you enjoy!
48:2615/05/2023
Happiest Life Post-Grad
In this episode, we discuss various things such as baby music class, our thoughts on Vander Pump Rules, and our experience with and best tips for transitioning from student life to post-grad life. We also celebrate your big wins of the month; thank you to all who wrote in!
43:4008/05/2023
Happiest Relationship with Alcohol
In this episode, we discuss our journey and relationship with alcohol. We also discuss some facts about alcohol's effect on the body that we like to keep in mind and answer some of your submitted questions. We hope you enjoy!For further listening, here is the podcast episode referenced at (21:20): What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health
49:4701/05/2023
Happiest Cousins
In this episode, our cousin Elena comes on the pod to discuss our family traditions and your submitted family traditions. We hope you enjoy!
39:4024/04/2023
Happiest Stay-At-Home Mom
This week we are joined by a stay-at-home Mom, Molly Freeman. Molly has been the full-time stay-at-home mom (our Mom) of four children for 21 years. Molly is also a Certified Public Accountant who earned her Bachelors and Masters of Business Administration at the University of Notre Dame. In this episode, we discuss:Was it challenging to find fulfillment as a stay-at-home mom? (17:45)What is the best way to keep a sense of self while caring so much for others? (29:30)How do you avoid burnout as a stay-at-home mom? (33:33)If you could do anything differently, what would you do? (36:04)What happens when the kids get older? I'm worried I will get bored as a stay-at-home mom. (39:28)What steps did you take to feel comfortable financially as a stay-at-home mom? (41:42)Do you think a 50/50 relationship is a real thing? (48:36)What is your final piece of advice for new stay-at-home moms or future stay-at-home moms? (50:18)BABU Check-In (53:30)We hope you enjoy!
01:00:1717/04/2023
Happiest Finances
This week we are joined by Wealth Manager Tom Freeman to chat personal finance. Tom is a Managing Director of FCS Family Office. Among his many achievements (top of which is being our Dad), he was awarded Forbes Best-In-State 2022 and one of Barron's Top 1200 Advisors of 2022. In addition to this, his team was Forbes #1 Ranked Private Wealth Team in the Midwest & #56 in the U.S. in 2022.In this episode we discuss:How can stay-at-home moms, moms who want to stay at home, or women who imagine themselves staying at home in the future protect themselves financially in a marriage and what kind of conversations should they be having with their husbands/future husbands? (6:05)What is the best way to budget? (12:36)How do you recommend paying off credit card debt? (20:00)What is your perspective on saving vs. spending on travel, experiences, etc. while young? (24:37)What is an easy way to start investing? (32:11)Top 3 best financial decisions to make in your 20s? (38:00)Explain Roth IRAs and HSAs (44:07)What should I be doing in college to start saving and investing? (58:58)How important is investing money in the stock market versus keeping it in a savings account? (1:03:33)When should a newlywed couple consult a financial consultant/advisor? (1:06:36)If you had to pick one piece of financial advice to give, what would it be? (1:11:32)BABU Check-In (1:12:38)We hope you enjoy!
01:16:4610/04/2023
Happiest New Mama
In this episode we discuss:Cate's pregnancy and birth story (13:00)Any insight on parenting with someone who has a demanding job? (22:35)At what point did you think you would be a stay-at-home mom and how long would you do it for? (25:10)Tips for getting out with an infant, how to have a social life in the newborn phase? (29:10)Deciding to leave my job, I know it's best for me and my baby right now but still struggling. (31:53)Do you miss life pre-baby? (36:25)How to bring up the topic of wanting kids while you're young and in a relationship? (40:40)I'm three months postpartum when does this sh** get easier? (45:36)What is the most surprising thing for you about pregnancy and motherhood? (47:42)BABU Updates (special guest: Dictator) (49:10)We hope you enjoy!
51:3203/04/2023