Breakfast with Benefits

Hosted by Beyza (Turkey), Julia (Brazil), and Kriszta (Hungary), Breakfast with Benefits serves up unfiltered chats about motherhood, identity, relationships, and life in Miami, seasoned with Turkish tea, Brazilian juice, and Hungarian sass. A multicultural, female-led podcast celebrating what connects us. One laugh, cry, and croissant at a time.

Would You Do It All Over Again? 11/10/2025

Would You Do It All Over Again? Between skydiving dreams and dishwasher duty, the women of Breakfast with Benefits ask: Would you do it all over again? Marriage, motherhood, and the midlife remix. Served hot, unfiltered, and slightly burnt around the edges. /episode/index/show/644906be-0eb6-4314-be77-80de5ddb0d94/id/38980355

It's Not About the Clothes. It's About the Woman...with Sitka Semsch 10/27/2025

It's Not About the Clothes. It's About the Woman...with Sitka Semsch In this episode, we had the amazing opportunity to sit down with one of Peru's most celebrated fashion designers, Sitka Semsch. Our conversation flowed through the worlds of fashion, sustainability, women's empowerment, and motherhood. Themes that define both her work and her philosophy. Sitka's collection beautifully blends innovation, timeless elegance, and artisanal craftsmanship. /episode/index/show/644906be-0eb6-4314-be77-80de5ddb0d94/id/38797770

Trick or Retreat? (Exhausted Mom Escape) 10/13/2025

Trick or Retreat? (Exhausted Mom Escape) What happens when three mothers try to find peace and end up in a Temazcal wondering why enlightenment smells like sweat and eucalyptus? In this unfiltered episode, Beyza, Julia, and Kriszta confess what really goes down at women's retreats: overpriced yoga mats, collective tears, and the hope that "healing" lasts longer than the flight home. From solo trips in Sedona to group bonding in Tulum, the trio dives into motherhood burnout, fake zen, and the hilarious ways women justify disappearing for four days to "reconnect with their soul." Breakfast with Benefits, where three women, three cultures, and one microphone prove that healing is messy, real, and always better with friends. /episode/index/show/644906be-0eb6-4314-be77-80de5ddb0d94/id/38550240

Can't Sleep? We can't either... Sleep Coach Ane, Help Us! 09/29/2025

Can't Sleep? We can't either... Sleep Coach Ane, Help Us! Sleepness nights follow us from babyhood to adulthood and somehow, nobody's getting rest. In this episode, we sit down with Sleep Coach Ane, a former lawyer who turned her own battles with anxiety and insomnia into a new calling : helping families sleep. We spoke: Why cry-it-out sleep training doesn't actually teach healthy sleep but destroy our bond with our kids... The surprising connection between childhood routines and teenage communication... How insomnia, menapause, and stress shape adult sleep struggles... What works ( what doesn't) with melatonin, magnesium and CBD... Ane's personal story of healing her own sleep and guiding others... From newborn nights to teenage late nights and midlife insomnia, this talk unpacks why rest is broken and how to fix it. Connect with Ane: Instagram: @_anevaz Email: anevaz@gmail.com /episode/index/show/644906be-0eb6-4314-be77-80de5ddb0d94/id/38394495

When Wellness Becomes a full-time job (Longevity Edition) 09/15/2025

When Wellness Becomes a full-time job (Longevity Edition) Our husbands don't listen, but maybe you should. In this episode we dive into the wellness circus: endless supplements, biohacking, and the promise of living to 120. Kriszta brings back insights (and stress) from a health event, Julia questions if we're just not trying not to die, Beyza reminds us that American food might be poisoning our kids. From candy at school to billion-dollar longevity industry, we ask: is wellness about living longer or just surviving motherhood with our sanity intact ? /episode/index/show/644906be-0eb6-4314-be77-80de5ddb0d94/id/38224850

Your stars, your Purpose...with Mariana Birchall 09/01/2025

Your stars, your Purpose...with Mariana Birchall ✨In this episode, we welcome our very first guest, vocational astrologer Mariana Birchall ( or Mariana Birth Chart" 😉). She shares her personal journey of transformation and how it led her to help mothers, and now also men in midlife, navigate career changes, new beginnings, and business ventures through astrology. We explore birth charts, astrocartography ( the astrology of place), maps for children as unique life roadmaps, and even synastry as a way to understand family dynamics. Mariana also leaves us with insights about 2026 as a turning point year you won't want to miss. 📲 Connect with Mariana Birchall : Whatsapp: +55 21 99446 0482 Instagram : @maribirchall /episode/index/show/644906be-0eb6-4314-be77-80de5ddb0d94/id/38046385

College Admissions: The Real Squid Game 08/18/2025

College Admissions: The Real Squid Game In this episode, we step into the College Admissions, the real Squid Game: the stress, the pressure, and the doubts every parent secretly carries. From the London's brutal school system to Miami's cutthroat admissions race, we share raw stories, fears and hopes for our kid's future. Honest, funny and sometimes painfully real, this is one conversation every parent needs to hear. /episode/index/show/644906be-0eb6-4314-be77-80de5ddb0d94/id/37855845

Who's on your Murder List? 08/04/2025

Who's on your Murder List? Ever had those days where you just want to "emotionally murder" the things that drive you nuts, like traffic jams, noisy neighbors, or even your own dog? In this episode, we let our dark humor fly and make a (very satirical!) hit list of all the people and things that drive us crazy. No actual violence, just emotional murder and lots of laughs! Who (or what) would make your list? Drop it in the comments! /episode/index/show/644906be-0eb6-4314-be77-80de5ddb0d94/id/37659175

Cheetos Guru, a.k.a Gabor Maté 07/21/2025

Cheetos Guru, a.k.a Gabor Maté Our unfiltered thoughts on Gabor Maté's talk in Miami Event ! Join us as we dive into our experience of the night; from Beyoncé-level traffic to Cheetos-crunching attendees, we share our candid take on the event, and whether his message truly resonated. Tune in for a lively discussion filled with personal reflections and critical analysis... /episode/index/show/644906be-0eb6-4314-be77-80de5ddb0d94/id/37480295

Guilt Goes to Grave! 07/07/2025

Guilt Goes to Grave! Kriszta's unexpected police car crash at dawn sparks a deep dive into Freud, art, and the guilt of family obligations. Join our chat on life's hidden signals, balancing passions, and why sometimes we all need a RESET... /episode/index/show/644906be-0eb6-4314-be77-80de5ddb0d94/id/37293410

How many accents does it take to order a coffee? 06/23/2025

How many accents does it take to order a coffee? "Ever notice how a fight loses its steam when it is not in your native language?" Tune in as we dive into the wild and wonderful world of adapting to life to US. From language barriers to cultural faux pas, we share humorous and touching stories about finding our true voice abroad. Hear how we navigate and hold on to our mother tongue amidst the funny and tricky challenges. Don't miss this engaging chat filled with laughs and insights ! /episode/index/show/644906be-0eb6-4314-be77-80de5ddb0d94/id/37109230

Our 'One Take' on Adolescence 06/21/2025

Our 'One Take' on Adolescence SPOILER ALERT !!!! Join us as we discuss a series that's taking the world by storm with its innovative one-shot filming. We explore themes of social media dangers, online bullying, and the challenges of parenting teens today, along with personal stories of childhood trauma and healing. /episode/index/show/644906be-0eb6-4314-be77-80de5ddb0d94/id/37099220

God is not a Woman 06/02/2025

God is not a Woman Join Kriszta, Julia and Beyza in their very first recording as they hilariously navigate through Miami life, women's dreams, and the unexpected adventure of menopause. From technical glitches to profound insights, this candid conversation covers it all with a sprinkle of humor! /episode/index/show/644906be-0eb6-4314-be77-80de5ddb0d94/id/36796155

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