Podcast
Take it or Leave it
Hosted by Meredith Masony + Tiffany Jenkins · EN
Being a parent is the toughest job on the planet. Nuff said. Join us each week for an hour where we will discuss all things marriage, motherhood, and everything in between. We will take live calls from real Moms across the globe and give our advice-ish answers to all of your burning parenting questions. Remember, you are not alone. We are here for you!
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245. Meaningful Time - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Aug 21, 2025
Aug 2601:04:25Tap to summarizeWelcome back best selling author and all around great person, Tiffany Jenkins from her brief hiatus to join Meredith Masony to catch up and talk about the benefits - and fallout - from life changes. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, the confidential, 24/7 SAMHSA National Helpline can help. Call 800-662-HELP (4357) for free referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. You are not alone. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/takeitorleaveitpodcast Be nonchalant about buying your next shirt: https://www.bonfire.com/chalant/ Tiff’s Book: https://premierecollectibles.com/cleanmess Get your Laundry Lady scented or fragrance-free Laundry Sheets and Dishwasher Detergent sheets today!: http://laundrylady.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →244. Swinging with Time - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Aug 15, 2025
Aug 1900:53:14Tap to summarizeThis week, Amazon’s #1 Bestselling Author in Drug Dependency & Recovery - Tiffany Jenkins - continues her much-earned time off, which leaves us with Husband Dave. Dave is great, but the Take it or Leave it Podcast can't condone or influence Dave’s take on a couple things during this episode. Meredith Masony and her hubby Dave talk about back to school woes, relationship “resets” and other helpful things they’ve learned as a couple along the way. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/takeitorleaveitpodcast Be nonchalant about buying your next shirt: https://www.bonfire.com/chalant/ Order Tiff’s Book: https://premierecollectibles.com/cleanmess Get your Laundry Lady scented or fragrance-free Laundry Sheets and Dishwasher Detergent sheets today!: http://laundrylady.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →243. Sleeping Cicadas - Take it or Leave it Podcast - Aug 7, 2025
Aug 12, 202500:59:58Tap to summarizeHusband Dave joins the podcast during New York Times Best Selling Author Tiffany’s sabbatical. Meredith and Dave answer your questions from Patreon and share, well, a lot. ___ Join the Take it Or Leave it Podcast Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/takeitorleaveitpodcast Be nonchalant about buying your next shirt: https://www.bonfire.com/chalant/ Order Tiff’s Book: https://premierecollectibles.com/cleanmess Get your Laundry Lady scented or fragrance-free Laundry Sheets and Dishwasher Detergent sheets today!: http://laundrylady.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →You Are Not Broken and You Are Not Your Diagnosis
Jun 26, 2024Tap to summarizeIn this conversation, Meredith Masony and Tiffany Jenkins discuss a personal revelation about a mental illness diagnosis and the impact it has had on their lives. They emphasize the importance of unconditional love and support from a partner and the need for personal growth and healing. The conversation touches on topics such as emotional dysregulation, fear of abandonment, and the process of accepting and working through a diagnosis. The hosts express their commitment to doing the necessary work to improve their mental health and ask for understanding and respect from their audience. In this part of the conversation, Tiffany and Meredith discuss the challenges of opening up and being vulnerable in relationships. They talk about the fear of rejection and the need for constant reassurance. Meredith shares her experience of feeling raw and hopeful as she works through her mental illness and rebuilds her relationship with Dave. They also discuss the idea of having a symbolic divorce and new marriage as a fresh start. They touch on the concept of trauma bonding and how it has affected their friendship. Overall, they express a sense of hope and willingness to do the work to improve their relationships. In this final part of the conversation, Dave joins the discussion and shares his perspective on Meredith's diagnosis. They talk about the importance of being kind and gentle to oneself, the cycle of shame and guilt, and the need to speak out about mental illness. They also discuss their plans to symbolically divorce and remarry, and the support they have received from their therapist and community. The conversation ends with a lighthearted discussion about emotional support and the importance of finding humor in difficult situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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