In this special Thanksgiving episode of Work in Progress: Mom’s Edition, Jessie & Sarah are back to talk honestly about unemployment, motherhood, gratitude, and—of course—the holiday chaos that comes with it.

While we’re not big fans of toxic positivity, we are fans of real talk. And this year, even in the middle of job searching and uncertainty, we’ve found a few things we’re genuinely grateful for: time with our kids, space to reflect, unexpected moments of connection, and this podcast—our favorite corner of the internet.

We kick things off with our Thanksgiving plans (spoiler: there are kids, logistics, and carbs involved), then dive into what gratitude looks like during a hard season. This isn’t the Pinterest-perfect version of thankfulness—it’s the honest, messy, mom-in-transition version.

And, as always, we close with Kids Chaos, our weekly segment where we share a moment from our lives that’s funny, sweet, relatable, or straight-up meltdown material.

If you're navigating motherhood, job hunting, or just trying to get through Thanksgiving in one piece—you’re in good company.