<![CDATA[What I Wish I Knew...]]>What I Wish I Knew… is a weekly conversation rooted in hindsight, honesty, and growth. Each episode explores a new topic and the lessons we learned the hard way—what surprised us, what challenged us, and what we wish someone had told us sooner.

Some weeks it’s just us reflecting on lived experience. Other weeks, we invite guests to share insights from paths we haven’t walked yet. No experts pretending to have it all figured out—just real people, real stories, and wisdom worth passing on.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 08:19:37 GMTMon, 29 Dec 2025 23:42:42 GMT60Emily and Kait<p>What I Wish I Knew… is a weekly conversation rooted in hindsight, honesty, and growth. Each episode explores a new topic and the lessons we learned the hard way—what surprised us, what challenged us, and what we wish someone had told us sooner.</p><p>Some weeks it’s just us reflecting on lived experience. Other weeks, we invite guests to share insights from paths we haven’t walked yet. No experts pretending to have it all figured out—just real people, real stories, and wisdom worth passing on.</p>episodicEmily and Kaitemilymorrison317@gmail.comno<![CDATA[...before using social media]]>In this episode, we’re talking about our relationship with social media—how we use it, how it affects us, and the things we wish we knew before being online so much. From scrolling habits to posting pressure, we’re sharing the real side of social media and how we’re learning to use it in a healthier way.

If you’ve ever overthought a post or fallen into the comparison trap, this one’s for you.

]]>182a38df-2a47-4b1d-802d-4a69b5fe98d9Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:57:14 GMT<p>In this episode, we’re talking about our relationship with social media—how we use it, how it affects us, and the things we wish we knew before being online so much. From scrolling habits to posting pressure, we’re sharing the real side of social media and how we’re learning to use it in a healthier way.</p><p>If you’ve ever overthought a post or fallen into the comparison trap, this one’s for you.</p>no00:47:39110...before using social mediafull<![CDATA[...before I tried to balance work and home life]]>Before we tried to balance work and home life, we thought “balance” meant doing everything well at the same time.

In reality? It often feels more like a constant juggling act. In this episode, we talk about the pressure to succeed at work while still being present at home, the guilt that comes with both, and the boundaries we’ve had to learn along the way.

]]>72eb05c3-d19d-447d-b442-4ba7d8ffcbd5Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:04:05 GMT<p>Before we tried to balance work and home life, we thought “balance” meant doing everything well at the same time.</p><p>In reality? It often feels more like a constant juggling act. In this episode, we talk about the pressure to succeed at work while still being present at home, the guilt that comes with both, and the boundaries we’ve had to learn along the way.</p>no00:34:2019...before I tried to balance work and home lifefull<![CDATA[...before advocating for my health as a woman]]>In this episode, we’re talking about something too many women experience but don’t talk about enough — advocating for yourself in healthcare.

From being dismissed, talked over, or told “it’s just stress,” to learning how to ask better questions and push for answers… we’re sharing what we wish we knew before walking into appointments feeling small.

This isn’t about being dramatic. It’s about being informed, prepared, and confident enough to speak up for your own body.

If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office feeling unheard, this one is for you.

]]>80a3841a-1a66-47eb-b84e-f05f5ffe34e3Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT<p>In this episode, we’re talking about something too many women experience but don’t talk about enough — advocating for yourself in healthcare.</p><p>From being dismissed, talked over, or told “it’s just stress,” to learning how to ask better questions and push for answers… we’re sharing what we wish we knew before walking into appointments feeling small.</p><p>This isn’t about being dramatic. It’s about being informed, prepared, and confident enough to speak up for your own body.</p><p>If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office feeling unheard, this one is for you.</p>no00:30:10...before advocating for my health as a womanfull<![CDATA[...before setting boundaries]]>In this episode, we’re talking about what we wish we knew before setting boundaries.

Spoiler alert: boundaries aren’t mean, selfish, or dramatic… but they can feel that way at first. We’re sharing the uncomfortable truths, the pushback we didn’t expect, the guilt that followed, and why setting boundaries changed everything for us.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, overextended, or afraid of disappointing people — this one’s for you.

]]>0b9b4c62-9f38-4afe-bede-6a4d18ffc9caMon, 16 Feb 2026 11:45:00 GMT<p>In this episode, we’re talking about what we <i>wish we knew before setting boundaries.</i></p><p>Spoiler alert: boundaries aren’t mean, selfish, or dramatic… but they <i>can</i> feel that way at first. We’re sharing the uncomfortable truths, the pushback we didn’t expect, the guilt that followed, and why setting boundaries changed everything for us.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, overextended, or afraid of disappointing people — this one’s for you.</p>no00:47:0017...before setting boundariesfull<![CDATA[...before saying yes to everything]]>At some point, saying yes to everything starts to feel like saying no to yourself.

We’re diving into what we wish we knew before overcommitting, people-pleasing, and carrying more than we were meant to. This episode is for anyone learning that boundaries aren’t selfish—and that “no” can be an act of self-respect.

]]>4b5bc0fc-b03d-43dd-a6a9-518c5cd70750Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:45:00 GMT<p>At some point, saying yes to everything starts to feel like saying no to yourself.</p><p>We’re diving into what we wish we knew before overcommitting, people-pleasing, and carrying more than we were meant to. This episode is for anyone learning that boundaries aren’t selfish—and that “no” can be an act of self-respect.</p>no00:33:5416...before saying yes to everythingfull<![CDATA[...before starting my career]]>Career advice we wish someone had told us sooner. From pressure and expectations to pivots and peace—this is what we wish we knew before choosing and starting our careers.

]]>88e3b8df-2a15-4916-be81-8b57017c28c6Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>Career advice we wish someone had told us sooner. From pressure and expectations to pivots and peace—this is what we wish we knew before choosing and starting our careers.</p>no00:33:0815...before starting my careerfull<![CDATA[...before giving birth]]>In this episode, we share a real, unfiltered conversation about birth: the surprises, the emotions, the things no one prepared us for, and how different every experience can be. From expectations vs. reality to the physical and emotional sides of labor and delivery, we talk about what we wish we’d known going in.

No fear-mongering. No “right way.” Just real stories and a reminder that your birth experience is valid. 🤍

]]>07437662-daf5-4655-9c3b-4c255cfe8038Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, we share a real, unfiltered conversation about birth: the surprises, the emotions, the things no one prepared us for, and how different every experience can be. From expectations vs. reality to the physical and emotional sides of labor and delivery, we talk about what we wish we’d known going in.</p><p>No fear-mongering. No “right way.” Just real stories and a reminder that <i>your</i> birth experience is valid. 🤍</p>no00:38:09...before giving birthfull<![CDATA[...before getting pregnant]]>Getting pregnant is often painted as magical… but there’s so much no one talks about until you’re living it. In this episode we’re sharing the things we truly wish we had known before getting pregnant—from the emotional shifts and physical changes to the expectations, fears, and surprises that caught us off guard. Whether you’re trying, expecting, or just curious about what the journey really looks like, this is an honest, judgment-free conversation meant to make you feel less alone.

]]>1c8e98a4-76cc-424e-ba75-a49a6598492bMon, 19 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>Getting pregnant is often painted as magical… but there’s so much no one talks about until you’re living it. In this episode we’re sharing the things we truly wish we had known <b>before getting pregnant</b>—from the emotional shifts and physical changes to the expectations, fears, and surprises that caught us off guard. Whether you’re trying, expecting, or just curious about what the journey really looks like, this is an honest, judgment-free conversation meant to make you feel less alone.</p>no00:29:4013...before getting pregnantfull<![CDATA[...before turning 30]]>They tell you 30 is scary—but they don’t tell you why it can be freeing. In this episode, we break down what we wish we knew before turning 30—about life, relationships, expectations, and ourselves. Honest, relatable, and a little comforting—this one hits home.

]]>8a9add69-1c11-4dde-8b08-2dabc9b55c47Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>They tell you 30 is scary—but they don’t tell you why it can be freeing. In this episode, we break down what we <i>wish we knew before turning 30</i>—about life, relationships, expectations, and ourselves. Honest, relatable, and a little comforting—this one hits home.</p>no00:27:45...before turning 30full<![CDATA[....before traveling with your kids]]>In this debut episode of What I Wish I Knew…, we dive into traveling with kids—the good, the chaotic, and everything in between. We’re sharing the lessons we learned the hard way, the mistakes we won’t repeat, and the tips that truly made a difference once we stopped trying to travel like we did pre-kids.

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]]>abf9739b-f7a2-4f7d-bceb-e3a089c6b742Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:21:20 GMT<p>In this debut episode of <i>What I Wish I Knew…</i>, we dive into traveling with kids—the good, the chaotic, and everything in between. We’re sharing the lessons we learned the hard way, the mistakes we won’t repeat, and the tips that truly made a difference once we stopped trying to travel like we did pre-kids.<br /></p><p>Linked Items:</p><p>Toddler Harness</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/5GVADpj" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/5GVADpj</a></p><p></p><p>Reusable Stickers</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/5wbexEk" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/5wbexEk</a></p><p></p><p>Writing Tablet </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/g6DePOt" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/g6DePOt</a></p><p></p><p>Kids Fly Safe Harness</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/eG8m762" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/eG8m762</a></p><p></p><p>Activity Light Board</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/6kyLi8s" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/6kyLi8s</a></p>no00:28:5611....before traveling with your kidsfull