Basically Besties

This week on Basically Besties, we’re joined by the Steman family and get into the different roles everyone plays in the family—who you go to for advice, who brings the humor, and how a mom becomes the emotional backbone not just for her kids, but for everyone in their orbit. But the conversation takes a serious turn when they share a life-altering family accident that changed everything. What started as a normal day ended in a terrifying hospital stay, forcing them to confront how fragile life really is. The experience reshaped their perspective, brought them closer than ever, and even reconnected them with family they hadn’t spoken to in years. This episode is a reminder to hold your people close, let go of the small stuff, and never take a single moment for granted.

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On this week's mini episode, we opened your DM about missing Coachella 2026. Feeling left out is the WORST, but Kat and her cousins tell you guys how to fight the FOMO and ways to remind yourself that you're that girl even if you didn't make it to the desert this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Basically Besties, the girls are recapping their Coachella trip! Kat’s cousins, Netty and Lyn, break down why they chose Coachella as their 40th birthday celebration and their honest thoughts on Justin Bieber’s headlining set. From sleepless nights and hours-long traffic just to get into the festival, to Camp Poosh, Revolve Fest, gifting suites, and the wild moment when North West recognized their kids from social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's mini episode dives deep into the emotional psyche of kids keeping secrets from their parents. Polina Marian offers insight on why kids do it and how we can help our children feel safe to tell us anything! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Basically Besties, Polina (aka @lifewithfivekids) opens up about her journey through early marriage, motherhood of five, and the pivotal experiences that reshaped her life—including a transformative trip to Nepal that led her to reevaluate everything she knew about relationships and ultimately choose divorce. She shares raw insights on emotional intelligence, communication, and what it really takes to build healthy relationships—plus her perspective on dating as a single mom and why she’s embracing a more playful, aligned approach to love.

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