Rule 42

About Rule 42

Rule 42 is a journey of wonder down the many rabbit holes of life with Audrey Cruz and Jenn Bourke. In each episode, these two moms take listeners on a voyage through the highs and lows, struggles, and successes of life! Cars, travel, business, sports, spas, mental health, fear, fun, relationships, parenting, and coping are covered on this wild ride! A podcast for Moms by Moms who know that the struggle is real!

Publisher

Audrey Cruz, Jenn Bourke, Tom Smith

Category

business · health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

7 Mar 2024

Latest episode

7 Feb 2025

Latest episodes

61 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Feb 2025

   Episode 42 - Joyce Fidler - Author of Evolution of a Baby Boomer: Life Beyond Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll.

   Joyce Fidler’s life has been anything but ordinary. For 20 years, she lived the quintessential rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle—owning a record store and headshop, singing in new wave bands, and embracing a wild, rebellious spirit. But when polyamory blew up her first marriage, she found herself at a crossroads. A radical transformation followed: Joyce got sober, moved to Los Angeles, and spent the next 23 years as a dedicated special educator, shaping young minds and creating impact far beyond the ...

2. 

   30 Jan 2025

   Episode 41 - Amanda Collins-Johnson - Author of Beyond Survival: Reclaiming My Life After I Survived Rape

   Today on Rule 42, we have the honor of speaking with an extraordinary woman whose courage and resilience have transformed unimaginable pain into a mission of hope and empowerment. Amanda Collins Johnson is the author of Beyond Survival: Reclaiming My Life After I Survived Rape, a powerful memoir that chronicles her journey from surviving a brutal attack during her college years to reclaiming a life of purpose, joy, and fulfillment.Amanda’s story is not just one of survival but of triumph. Sh...

3. 

   23 Jan 2025

   Episode 40 - Alison Beder Solway - Author of The Miles We Run and Surrogacy Advocate

   Today on Rule 42, we welcome a woman whose journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, transformation, and the unwavering belief that hope is a brave and deliberate decision. Alison Beder Solway is a debut author whose memoir, The Miles We Run, delves into the deeply personal themes of surrogacy, fertility, and endurance—both physical and emotional. Through her story, she explores what it truly means to push through life’s greatest challenges and emerge stronger on the other side.Be...

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YouTube views

420

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

25 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

75

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

71

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