Podcasts · Cocktales with Kiki

Ep. 445 "Mothers, Sons & the Boundaries You Refuse to Set"

15 May 2025 · 1 h 31 min · Episode 445 · Explicit

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, Kiki and Medinah are back in their original studio space catching up on life—both the beautiful and the hard parts. Kiki opens up about the recent passing of her grandfather, sharing intimate, funny, and touching memories that remind us how fleeting life can be. Medinah reflects on her trip to Pittsburgh for Mother's Day and the emotional rollercoaster of spending time with her grandmother, who’s battling dementia. The duo also dives into a trending quote from Marlon Wayans about not marrying because of his mom—and unpack the emotional and generational dynamics around “emotional incest,” legacy, and mother-in-law drama. Plus, why some old-school family values still matter, why fried catfish can cure anything (sorta), and a very necessary PSA on checking in on our elders. 🛒 Sponsors: Sign up for free and take your sales to the next level with 50% off a premium membership for sellers! Claim your discount now at pantydeal.com/cocktales 📲 Follow Us: Instagram: @cocktalespodcast Instagram: @kikisaidso Instagram: @coffeebeandean For all promo codes and links for promotions in the episode, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/cocktalesads Contact Us! Advice: advice@cocktalespod.com Cocktales: cocktales@cocktalespod.com Weird Sex: weirdsex@cocktalespod.com Live Show Sponsorship: sales@cocktalespod.com Guest Request/ General Inquiries info@cocktalespod.com Get your Vesper2 https://www.lovecrave.com/products/vesper2/?aop=cocktales Get Your Merch & Order Your Card Game Purchase Merch And Card Game at www.imcurioustoknow.com Get Klassy Baste! Learn to Cook with Kiki www.klassybaste.com Join Kiki's Book Club: May Book of the Month "Colliding With Fate" by A.E. Valdez www.patreon.com/kikisaidso Travel With Medinah! www.paradiseandvibe.com Purchase Medinah's Coffee Mug! www.medinahmonroe.com Interested in sponsoring? Contact sales@cocktalespod.com today! Main Theme: Love, Loss, Legacy & Emotional Boundaries Topics Covered:

• Returning to their OG studio and why the change of scenery matters • Kiki opens up about her grandfather's death and grieving in real time • Medinah shares stories from her emotional Mother’s Day trip to Pittsburgh • Navigating dementia, caretaking, and the humor and heartbreak of family aging • Meals on Wheels and the importance of community-based support for seniors • Reactions to Marlon Wayans’ post about not marrying to protect his mom’s feelings • Deep dive into emotional incest, in-law boundaries, and generational shifts in family dynamics • Naomi & Ruth as a model for in-law relationships • Legacy as impact—not just having kids • A peek into Medinah’s “Silver Tooth Children” horror movie concept (yes, really)

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