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Get ready to be Sidetracked with Heather MacFadyen and Cynthia Yanof. Each week these two tackle the most “urgent” issues surrounding friendship, aging (un)gracefully, marriage, parenting mishaps, and faith. There’s enough laughs to make you snort and enough relatability to make you wonder if they’re reading your mind. Come for the humor, come for the camaraderie . . . heck, come for the spectacle. You tracking?
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- 2 weeks ago49 min
Amazon Mishaps, Awkward Conversations & Bedtime Attire
It's another episode of Sidetracked, and we're covering everything from dirty dancing and a sweet adoption day to some very unexpected conversations with strangers. Cynthia's back from a girls' trip to Utah, where a plane ride and an early-morning Uber led to some interesting conversations about faith, marriage, and a few things she really didn't need to know before breakfast.Meanwhile, Heather has a story about an Amazon delivery gone wrong and an unfortunate comment she made about Bruce's growing belly. We're also talking about why Cynthia can't host a football party without organized activities, how much we love hearing from our listeners, and the funny things that come with raising older kids.And before we wrap up, we have one very important question: What are you actually wearing to bed these days? We're taking a very unofficial poll, so let us know if you're Team Comfy or Team Sexy. We need answers!Become a Supertracker: sign up here ** As a supertracker you can join us for FALL-A-PALOOZA Oct 19th at 7:30 PM CST**Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Email: thesidetrackedshow@gmail.com Featured Sponsor: Bold Bungalow– Bold Bungalow provides a casual shopping experience at their Dallas Texas boutique (preston royal shopping center) or online 24/7 at theboldbungalow.com , with flexible return/exchange policies and free shipping for purchases over $100. Dopamine clothing and fresh fall looks are available to make you feel confident and beautiful. Links Mentioned: Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! Messmerized with Gary Chapman Cynthia’s scalloped phone case squirrel deterrent Perfect hair day Night sweats remedy perimenopause multivitamin George Muller’s Autobiography
- 4 weeks ago46 min
El Niño, Macros, and Other Things We’ll Never Understand
We’re officially done pretending to understand things everyone else seems to have figured out.El Niño? No clue. Credit card points? Absolutely not. Macros? Please stop talking. Two-factor authentication? Feels aggressive. And don’t even ask us whether certain celebrities are alive or dead.We also compare midlife forgetfulness stories, revisit a truly unfortunate photo with Candace Cameron Bure, and hear one of the strangest things ever said by a Costco sample lady.Somewhere along the way, Alexa gets too personal, Heather brings up a bidet, and things go about as well as you’d expect. Start October with some much-needed laughs! Become a Supertracker: sign up here ** SAVE THE DATE for FALL-APALOOZA Oct 10th at 7:30 PM CST**Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Email: thesidetrackedshow@gmail.com Featured Sponsor: Bold Bungalow– Bold Bungalow provides a casual shopping experience at their Dallas Texas boutique (preston royal shopping center) or online 24/7 at theboldbungalow.com , with flexible return/exchange policies and free shipping for purchases over $100. Dopamine clothing and fresh fall looks are available to make you feel confident and beautiful. Links Mentioned: Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! Heather on Season 2 of Candace’s podcast Candace Cameron Bure on Special Forces World’s Toughest Test S5 Heather’s friend Tommy Office Space the movie Palm Royale with Carol Burnett Costco Banana Republic Sweater TTU Law Hand Soap Instagram Account Tushy Bidet 10% off with code “DMA” Cynthia’s Shein Green Top Heather’s Neck Fan Rosanne Beck College Team Place Mats oil stain remover for clothes Squishy Advent Calendar (It’s LEGIT!! Arrived after we taped!)
- Sep 18, 202643 min
Prada Diapers, Prison Calls, and Other Bad Decisions
Apparently Prada has decided what the world really needs is an $875 diaper cover for grown women, and naturally we have thoughts.This week on Sidetracked, we’re talking questionable fashion choices, a Hyrox athlete with a level of commitment neither of us possesses, and all the sayings we still use that make absolutely no sense to our kids. “As the crow flies.” “Tape the show.” The Yellow Pages. Honestly, we’re one step away from explaining what a busy signal was.And then there’s Cynthia’s newest ministry opportunity: accidentally accepting a jail call—and agreeing to pay for all future calls. So if you ever get arrested, proceed carefully when choosing your one phone call.We also get into the unexpected beauty of an all-boys school, badly buttoned shirts no one cares about, and husbands who proudly announce they “did their own laundry” while ignoring everyone else’s.Time to get Sidetracked with us! Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Email: thesidetrackedshow@gmail.com Featured Sponsor: BOLDLY Conference– Come ready to be awakened, encouraged, and equipped to live boldly into where God is calling you next. Join 4word for BOLDLY, October 23–24 in Dallas. Use Code SIDETRACKED2026 for $50 off registration. Learn more and register at 4wordwomen.org/boldly.Links Mentioned: Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! Dustin Nickerson on XC parents Prada’s next fail Nate Bargatze Does His Own Laundry (sped up version) Goodles - Cheddy Mac The Leftovers Show (proceed with caution) The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell (proceed with caution) Theo of Golden “I’m listening for the Character Development” Holderness Family Video Perfect Boxwood wreath? (wouldn’t let me link the 24 inch one) Boring gold hoops Heather’s tear drop gold earrings Gorjana gold hoops <a href="https://www.collegebasketballsto
- Sep 4, 202650 min
Fighter Jets, Fart Corners, and Failed Friendship Lessons
What do you get when Cynthia is dressed in a tiny police hat and Heather nearly takes down a fighter jet factory after eating McDonald’s? Apparently, an episode of Sidetracked.This week we’re talking about the very humbling reality of raising kids after publicly speaking about how to be a good friend, the viral mom-group controversy that has us firmly Team Oreo, and why elementary classrooms may need a designated fart corner. We also get unexpectedly sentimental when talking about Dolly Parton, what someone’s life reveals by the people who show up for them, and why the way we love people really matters.Plus, Cynthia is suddenly very invested in wreath sashes, Heather has a back-to-school hack that might actually change your life, and we have thoughts on grandparent names, things we’re not sure we’re allowed to like anymore, and several emojis we apparently have no business using.Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned: Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! A to Z scripture cards Oreogate part 1 Fart corner Dolly Parton Goose Frost Buddy Coke Zero Edition The Expectation Gap Wreath sashes Dress I bought from nuuly order 8 Smarts by Kathy Koch New way to meal plan (grocery list for this wk) Candace Cameron Bure Tour
- Aug 21, 202653 min
College Drop-Offs, Aging Parents & Fifty Shades of Grain
Heather and Cynthia are back, and life has been coming at them FAST. Between college drop-offs, home chaos, parenting grown kids and a few situations that could only happen to their families, they have plenty to unpack—including a college bedroom decorating situation best described as Fifty Shades of Grain.Cynthia also shares about a scary and emotional few weeks with her mom’s unexpected cancer diagnosis, and how their family has seen God show up in some really tender ways. But because this is Sidetracked, even the hospital somehow produces stories that absolutely should not be funny... and yet here we are.Somehow they also find time to discuss questionable footwear, attempts at healthier habits and several things nobody asked them to have opinions about. It’s one of those episodes that goes from laughing to crying and right back to laughing again—which feels about right for this season of life.Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned: Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! Heather’s amish top Closing of simply fondue Four Day Weekend Improv Rocketship Rubber Gloves in cute colors Radical Cynthia's Hokas This sunglass brand for college guys Rambler Lemon Lime Sparkling Water Cosm theater
- Aug 7, 202648 min
Biopsies, Bobsleds, & Dead Batteries
Heather and Cynthia are back after a little summer break, and apparently they packed an entire season's worth of stories into a few weeks. This episode includes Olympic bobsleds, fly-fishing anxiety, wisdom teeth, skydiving, law school move-ins, and the realization that moms never actually stop. You'll also hear what may be the most unnecessarily complicated peanut butter and jelly run in history, thanks to one very accomplished husband who somehow turned a dead truck battery into an adventure involving AutoZone, Uber, and a grocery cart. Throw in a public service announcement about noise-canceling headphones at the gym and a PSA about whether dogs can actually be neurodivergent . . . and you've got one very sidetracked conversation. Grab your Coke Zero and come catch up with us! Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned: Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place! Skydiving Dallas Five Star Weekend book JB- Burlebo backpack Inflatable pool (similar to the one heather has) Brett - rolling TV stand Theo of Golden
- Jul 31, 202645 min
Muzzles, Termination Notices & Trick Questions
Summer = lots of family time and a need for a lil work break. Cynthia and Heather are taking two weeks "off" from recording sidetracked. We'll be back with new episodes on August 7th. Today's episode originally aired in October of 2025. We get gloriously sidetracked by life’s adventures—like forgetting to pay the water bill, paying stadium prices for bottled water, and mourning the very first ding on a brand-new car. We also chat about when a low-cost vet clinic is worth it and why asking your husband if you need Botox is… not the question you want answered. It’s funny, relatable, and a little bit practical—come get sidetracked with us!Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned: Texas Coalition for Animal Protection Heather's friend Tommy who is a wealth adviser. Heather’s viral Collagen masks LONDONTOWN Lakur Nail Polish/Topper - Chrome Glaze Heather’s new rug Heather’s replacement forks Cynthia’s new fave Dry Shampoo Shark Tank (TV Series 2009– ) - IMDb
- Jul 17, 202624 min
The OG Cherry Bomb Exhaust Story and Banned TV Shows
This week, Cynthia and Heather are taking a lil breather and republishing an episode from our first summer together back in 2023. That summer we recorded a 6-part mentoring series for the Don’t Mom Alone podcast. Each episode we attempted to answer a listener question with a bit of wisdom while also sharing the real life challenges of parenting. In this convo we talk about what shows we weren’t allowed to watch. Cynthia shares the origin story of the cherry bomb exhaust. And we make our best attempt to help a mom who wonders: What do you do when your kids are a little sassier than necessary? How do you respond? Can we shape their responses? When does it really matter? Come time travel with us! Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned: Amazon Storefront–all our faves in one place!
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Get ready to be Sidetracked with Heather MacFadyen and Cynthia Yanof. Each week these two tackle the most “urgent” issues surrounding friendship, aging (un)gracefully, marriage, parenting mishaps, and faith. There’s enough laughs to make you snort and enough relatability to make you wonder if they’re reading your mind. Come for the humor, come for the camaraderie . . . heck, come for the spectacle. You tracking?
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