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Cynthia and Heather chat with comedian Ellen Skrmetti about parenting, beauty secrets, and the chaos of life.

What do hot rollers, menopause, a shattered office window, Texas A&M orientation, and four highly questionable dogs have in common? This week’s episode. Cynthia and Heather sit down with comedian and author Ellen Skrmetti for a conversation that somehow covers Southern beauty (not so) secrets, Botox, parenting in midlife, and why life is often completely—and hilariously— cattywampus (which also happens to be the title of Ellen’s new book). Then they catch up on summer adventures, a football game that ended in turf toe, Heather’s growing obsession with Aggie maroon, and the little moments moms never want to forget. Come laugh with us. It's summer—heaven knows we need it. ☀️ 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! Ellen Skrmetti’s new book “Cattywampus” releasing in November Ellen’s daughter recommend this moisturizer Clinique clarifying step 2 toner Cakes nipple covers Jonathan Adler…

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