But Is It A Crisis?

But Is It A Crisis?

By: Amanda Rodriguez

Language: en

Categories: Society, Culture, Relationships, Leisure, Home, Garden

Welcome to our podcast!You've now agreed to come on this crazy ride with Amanda, Natalie, and Amanda (aka Amanda, too). We're your go-to for all things life, love, family, and being a boss babe who's trying to get it all done while not setting anyone on fire!If you want no judgement, all the support, and so much laughter, you've come to the right place and we're so excited you're here.

Episodes

New Year, New Skin, Your Ultimate Skincare Resolution!
Jan 07, 2026

If you’re thinking about switching up your new year skincare routine or leaning into a more realistic new year new me skincare vibe, this video is for you. We chat honestly about skincare over 40, share aesthetician skincare advice, and talk through real experiences with sunscreen and sun damage. You’ll hear our thoughts on Korean skincare routine trends, glass skin routine goals, red light therapy skincare, and botox vs natural skincare, plus clean beauty skincare, skin aging prevention, skincare mistakes to avoid, physical vs chemical exfoliation, retinol body skincare, vitamin c serum benefits, and simple skin maintenance tips.

Duration: 00:42:00
Holiday Hangover? How We Celebrated the Christmas Season!
Dec 24, 2025

If you’re in the mood for Christmas gift stories, weird gifts, and funny holiday gifts, this holiday podcast episode is such a cozy hang. We’re sharing our Christmas traditions, family Christmas stories, and all the Christmas chaos that comes with sentimental gifts, thoughtful gifts, gift giving ideas, and of course… gift fails. It’s very relationship talk podcast meets mom life podcast and friendship podcast energy. If you love holiday memories, Christmas laughs, holiday humor, family drama stories, and just a super relatable podcast vibe, you’ll love this Christmas season talk.

Some things we learned fr...

Duration: 00:36:35
Embrace Your Fabulous, Style Tips for Every Age and Size
Dec 10, 2025

If you love dressing for joy and you’re on your own personal style journey, this video is for you. We chat about rediscovering style after the clean girl aesthetic and beige era fashion, share the joyful outfits that make us feel confident, and break down our go-to outfit inspiration and outfit formulas. We talk expressive fashion, maximalist fashion, color analysis fashion, jewel tone outfits, fall fashion ideas, pattern mixing, animal print outfits, thrifted fashion finds, capsule outfits, and even the classic white top and jeans outfit. If you want more style confidence, fashion creativity, and tips on how to...

Duration: 00:40:09
Thanksgiving Traditions: My Favorite Holiday Episode!
Nov 26, 2025

Subscribe to the pod if you want more life topics you can relate to! But Is It a Crisis? Episode 11 If you’re into Thanksgiving food traditions, family gathering stories, puffing up with nostalgia and creating new holiday memories, you’ll love this episode. We’re talking pig pits and pasteles, Cuban-Puerto Rican food heritage, big loud family celebrations vs cozy modern ones, and how we keep the spirit alive while letting some things go. It’s casual, real, and full of the laughter and heart of life lived with food, family, and love.

Duration: 00:38:54
Unfiltered Truth: Quick-fire Questions and Authentic Answers
Nov 12, 2025

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But Is It a Crisis? Episode 10

If you’re into a little bit of chaos and a side of zodiac chats with your girl talk, you’ll love this episode 💬✨ We get into relationships, family stuff, self growth, and all the ups and downs of figuring life out. It’s funny, honest, and super relatable — like hanging out with your best friends, talking about astrology, love, and learning to be your authentic self. Grab a coffee (or wine) and come laugh, vent, and vib...

Duration: 00:52:30
Halloween Obsessions: Costumes, Charcuterie and Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Let It All Go!
Oct 29, 2025

Fall is here, and the girls are in their feelings about it. The candles are lit, the pumpkin spice is flowing, and the group chat is full of talk about what everyone is ready to release before the year ends.

In this episode, we’re talking about the magic of Fall, why Halloween and Samhain feel sacred to us, and what each of us is intentionally letting go of to make room for what truly matters. From perfectionism and people pleasing to the pressure of always doing more, this conversation is equal parts cozy, funny, and surprisingly he...

Duration: 00:48:11
Travel with Parents? Get the Tips to Avoid a Disaster!
Oct 15, 2025

Subscribe to the pod if you want more life topics you can relate to! But Is It a Crisis? Episode 8 Thinking about traveling with parents? Wondering how not to lose your mind? In this video, we’re talking all about real-life family travel tips, whether you’re traveling with mom, dad, older parents, or even in-laws. From travel anxiety with family and tricky travel dynamics to avoiding traveling with family stress, we’ve been there. If you’re into mother daughter travel, traveling as adults, or just need solid family vacation tips, we’ve got you. We’ll share what’s helpe...

Duration: 00:33:26
Vitamin Junkie, Supplements & The Quest for Eternal Beauty
Oct 01, 2025

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But Is It a Crisis? Episode 7

If you’re overwhelmed by wellness trends and wondering which supplements actually work, this video breaks it all down! From collagen, magnesium, fiber, probiotics, glutathione, creatine, CMOS, B12, and adaptogens to NAD+, tart cherry, colostrum, black seed oil, and beef organs – we talk about what we’re really taking, why we take it, and what actually helps our energy, skin, sleep, and gut health. Whether you’re a supplement skeptic or wellness junkie, this real talk wil...

Duration: 00:46:02
Friendship Breakups, Why They Hurt and How to Heal
Sep 17, 2025

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But Is It a Crisis? Episode 6

Friendship breakups are no joke — sometimes they hurt even more than romantic ones.

In this video, we're talking about why friendship breakups hit so hard, what healing can actually look like, and why closure isn’t always what we think it is.

From ghosting to drifting apart to just growing in different directions, let’s get real about it.

Some things we learned from each other-

Friendship Breaku...

Duration: 00:47:34
Never Miss Moments, Schedule What Truly Matters
Sep 03, 2025

Ever feel like there's never enough time for family time, adult friendships, or just being present in your modern relationships? Same.

Subscribe to the pod if you want more life topics you can relate to! But Is It a Crisis? Episode 5

In this video, we’re talking about how things like scheduling intimacy, scheduled sex, and even scheduling friends can actually help you stay connected. It's all about intentional living, making space for quality time, and not losing yourself in the chaos of parenting, blended families, or just life. Let’s chat about real ways to b...

Duration: 00:36:01
Overcoming Self Doubt, Career advice For Professional Women
Aug 20, 2025

Making more money gets easier as you get older... Subscribe to the pod if you want more life topics you can relate to!

But Is It a Crisis? Episode 4

In this episode, we talk about switching industries, starting over, and trying to balance ambition with flexibility (and, you know, still being there for the 50 million things our kids need every day).

One of us left the beauty world for cars, another went back to school to study (surrounded by 20-somethings), and we’re all trying to figure out how to get paid for ju...

Duration: 00:36:29
Society's Illusions, Breaking Free From Age Expectations
Aug 06, 2025

In this episode of But, Is It a Crisis?, we explore what it really means to turn 40 as a modern woman.

From releasing outdated societal expectations to embracing intentional living, Natalie shares her personal journey of finding freedom, facing grief, and redefining what it means to thrive in your 40s. Whether you're navigating motherhood, career, or healing from missed timelines, this conversation is your reminder that 40 is not the end , it's a powerful beginning.

Duration: 00:45:35
Dear Diary, Grown-Up Edition: The Truth About Journaling
Jul 23, 2025

Why journaling works... Subscribe to the pod if you want more life topics you can relate to! Let’s talk journaling — from high school diary days to using it now for mental health, stress relief, and self-care. Whether you're into gratitude journaling, brain dumping, grief journaling, or just organizing your thoughts, this video is for you. We're sharing real talk about how things like the 5 minute journal, goal setting, and memory keeping have helped us with emotional processing and daily journaling. If you’re into mindfulness, wellness, or just need a space to reflect, hit play!

Duration: 00:34:33
Is It A Crisis? Embrace the Unknown; Funny Stories and Real Life
Jul 10, 2025

Welcome to our mom podcast where three women over 40 get real about life after 40 — the good, the messy, and everything in between. We talk blended family dynamics, stepmom life, and what it’s like parenting while trying to hold onto who we are. It's part motherhood talk, part therapy, and part just us being ridiculous. If you love a funny mom podcast with real co parenting, self discovery, and modern motherhood, this midlife podcast is for you.

Duration: 00:48:11