Friends with Benefits
Our family is completely unhinged — in the best possible way.
My husband is my third husband. His second wife? She’s my best friend. And yes, we’re neighbors. She’s remarried too, and all of us do life together: the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. And trust me… we’ve had our fair share of ugly.
But here’s the thing: this isn’t a show about perfection. It’s about community. It’s about laughing through the chaos, finding peace in the mess, and reminding anyone listening that “normal families” are mostly a myth created by people who never met one.
If you’ve ever wondered how unconventional families actually work — or you just need a place where your own chaos feels a little less lonely — welcome home.
Episodes
11 episodes
11- If I don't Laugh, I'll Cry
This week, I’m taking you through the wild, chaotic, unbelievable collection of stories that built me: three marriages, discovering I was adopted at 36, cancer, miscarriage, raising six kids in four different eras, losing my home in a tornado, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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27:45
10 - The Long After
In this episode, Kat and Kyle open up about the long road of recovery — the months and years after disaster when most people have moved on but the grief hasn't. They talk honestly about what community support actually looked like, who showed...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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47:32
9 - If You're in the After, This One is for You
This episode dives into the first days after child loss — the shock response, the physical symptoms of grief, the disorientation of the first 24 hours, the logistics no one prepares you for, and the emotional impact on surviving children. Ka...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:20
8 - Strength in the Shadows
This episode of Friends with Benefits is a deeply moving exploration of survival, maternal instinct, and the unbreakable bond of family. Following our introduction to Arlan, we move into the day of the storm—a day that...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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37:43
7 - Before The Sirens
In this first episode of our three-part series, we step into the life of Arlan, a child whose love and curiosity left a lasting mark on his family and community. Together with his mother, Kat, we explore the ordinary moments of family life, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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43:54
6 - Roll Call: The Kids Who Built Our Village
Three moms, seven kids, and one loud, blended village. In this episode, we introduce the kids who brought us together, share the chaos of daily life, confess our most unhinged parenting hacks, and compare how each of us handles the same pare...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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47:58
5 - Love Is A Hot Mess
It’s Valentine’s season, so we’re talking love, relationships, and all the mess in between. In this episode, we share our best/worst dates, awkward dating stories, love language truths, and what we’ve learned about showing up in real rel...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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35:38
4 - Kyle, The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Kyle’s birthday month always feels like it’s competing with Valentine’s Day — and somehow Valentine’s always wins.In this episode, we try to give his day the spotlight it deserves. We share stories about the man behind the spre...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:19
3 - Y'all Read Way Too Much Into This
Turns out people have opinions. A lot of them.In this episode, we’re diving into the wildest comments, assumptions, and theories from our first episode.Some of it is funny. Some of it is just plain wild. And some ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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35:01