Cat & Nat Unfiltered

We are bringing you a repeat this holiday weekend! This episode isn’t just about sports—it’s about confidence, resilience, and rethinking what winning really means. We get into the pressure parents put on kids, the entitlement that can creep into youth sports, and why sometimes the biggest lessons happen off the field.

And because we can never leave well enough alone, we dream up our latest million-dollar idea: live post-game feedback panels where real experts break down every player's performance—for both the kids and the parents. It would be completely unhinged... and we'd absolutely watch.

Whether you're a sports parent, a coach, or just someone who appreciates the chaos that comes with raising kids, this episode is full of laughs, honest conversations, and reminders that success isn't just about trophies—it's about raising confident, resilient humans. So if you've ever questioned whether everyone takes youth sports a little too seriously, this one's for you.
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We are a little all over the place this week! We get into a very real conversation about perimenopause, unpredictable periods, navigating women's healthcare, and why getting answers shouldn't be harder than booking Botox. We also chat about sports nutrition, the pressure social media puts on feeding our kids "the right way," and why girls love hanging out in their rooms while boys disappear to the basement. Plus, we're sharing our ultimate dorm shopping list for parents getting ready to send their kids off to university. Find it (and so much more!) here: https://shopmy.us/shop/catandnat.

Keywords
family cooking, cultural food differences, perimenopause, women's health, parenting, nutrition, dorm essentials

Key topics
Teaching kids to cook meat safely
Cultural differences in food preferences
Perimenopause symptoms and medical procedures
Essential dorm room items and organization
Family food traditions and myths
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Today we’re joined by career coach, recruiter, content creator, public speaker and author Emily Durham for a conversation every parent of a teen or young adult needs to hear. Emily's longtime expertise in hiring and recruitment has made her a trusted voice on modern hiring, Gen Z careers, and the evolving world of work. We get into the reality of today’s job market, why getting hired feels harder than ever, and what skills actually matter in a world where AI is changing everything. Emily breaks down why empathy, decision-making, leadership, and communication may be more valuable than technical skill, how teens can stand out in a crowded job market, and why old-school tactics like walking in with a resume might be making a comeback. We also talk about Gen Z’s relationship with work, why they’re not as lazy as people think, and how parents can guide their kids without turning every conversation into a lecture.

For more from Emily, follow her on Instagram at @emily.the.recruiter. And for the career resource she wishes she'd had herself, check out her debut book, Clock In: No-BS Advice for Getting Ahead in Your Career (Without Losing Your Mind), at emilydurham.org/clock-in.

Keywords
career advice, future of work, skills development, Gen Z, education, AI, job market, parenting, career coaching

Key topics
Shift in the job market due to AI and technology
Importance of transferable skills like judgment and empathy
How parents can help kids develop soft skills
The changing landscape of university education
The role of social media in hiring decisions
Practical tips for teens to build their resumes
The importance of early work experience and volunteering
Adapting career education to modern needs
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We’re talking hockey drafts, hockey agents, hockey reality shows, hockey WAGs and the absolutely wild world of youth sports where kids seem to need highlight reels, social media managers, and future plans before they can even drive. We debate whether young athletes really need agents, if social media is helping or hurting kids chasing big dreams, and whether talent alone is still enough to get noticed. Plus, we share stories from the rink that will have every sports parent nodding along. And then Nat quizzes Cat on hockey slang! Tune in to find out if Cat is a hockey expert or just really good at guessing.

Keywords
hockey, youth sports, social media, parenting, sports terminology, hockey slang, kids and social media, sports drafts, athlete branding

Key topics
Hockey terminology and slang explained
The youth sports draft process and athlete development
The role of social media in young athletes' careers
Parenting tips for kids in competitive sports
Insights into hockey culture and community

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We are deep in the weeds over here with graduations, ceremonies, and all the end-of-year chaos that comes with having seven kids! So this week, we're bringing back one of your favourite episodes. We're talking about one of the biggest conversations happening right now: bodies, aging, weight, and the growing buzz around GLP-1 medications. With celebrities like Oprah and Serena Williams making headlines, it feels like everyone has an opinion—but what’s actually true? We dissect the reality of food noise, why weight and health are far more complex than willpower alone, and how aging can completely shift the way you think about your body. From metabolism and mindset to the pressure women face to look a certain way, we're having the honest conversation so many of us have been having behind closed doors. If you've ever wondered why some people seem to struggle with food differently, felt frustrated by outdated advice, or found yourself navigating a changing relationship with your body as you age, this episode is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.