I Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlyn (Kaitlyn Nilles)
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| 15 Jan 2024 | The One Where Kaitlyn Starts a Podcast | 00:05:46 | |
Kaitlyn introduces herself and shares a little bit about her transition into motherhood and why she started this podcast. Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 16 Jan 2024 | So... I’m Divorced | 00:29:11 | |
Kaitlyn talks about her divorce and covers topics like how to know when to leave a marriage, how to support a friend who is going through a divorce, navigating divorce with young kids, and things that helped her adjust to her new life as a single mom. Books on Divorce: This Is How Your Marriage Ends Mom’s Moving On Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 16 Jan 2024 | Just a Casual Chat with My Ex | 00:34:48 | |
Trigger Warning: The following episode mentions sensitive topics such as suicide and domestic violence that may be upsetting to some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling with these issues, please seek support from a mental health professional or the following helplines: Domestic Violence Help Line: 1-800-799-7233 Suicide Help Line: 988 On today’s episode, we are talking to my ex-huband and co-parent, Cody. No, this is not an episode about our divorce, but I thought it would be fun to get to know him a bit better since he regularly shows up in my content. Join us while we chat with Cody about his childhood, his experience transitioning into parenthood and sobriety. Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 23 Jan 2024 | Postpartum Unfiltered: Postpartum Anxiety, Transitioning from One to Two Kids and Maternity Leave with Lina Forrestal | 00:53:07 | |
Lina Forrestal, who recently became a mom of two, discusses her experience transitioning from one to two kids, postpartum anxiety, maternity leave, hiring a postpartum doula, and her viral video about sending her husband home after the birth of their second daughter. Lina is currently on maternity leave from her corporate job, she is a content creator, blogger, and the host of the New Mamas Podcast. Follow Lina on Instagram at @linaforrestal and listen to her Podcast, The New Mamas Podcast Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 30 Jan 2024 | The Domestic, Mental, and Emotional Load with Zach Watson | 00:54:19 | |
Today we are talking about something that I am very passionate about! The mental, emotional, and invisible load of parenthood. My guest today is Zach Watson, aka “the Recovering Man-child”. Zach has over 600,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok where he talks about how we fail at sharing the domestic, mental, and emotional load of parenthood, often carried by mothers. Join us for this raw and real conversation about the mental load and how to address it with your partner. Follow Zach on Instagram @realzachthinkshare and TikTok: @zachthinkshare Apply for a Relationship Goals Consult with Zach here: https://stan.store/Zachthinkshare/RelationshipGoalsConsult Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 01 Feb 2024 | Bonus Episode: Life Update! Talking about Mental Health and Returning to Work | 00:22:18 | |
Hi friends! I wanted to release a bonus episode this week talking about a leave of absence I recently took from my corporate job as well as mental health. Just a reminder that it’s okay to not be okay and to seek support when you need it. Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 06 Feb 2024 | Balancing a Career and Motherhood with Sarah Steele | 00:47:23 | |
Sarah Steele aka, thecorporatemama, is joining us on the podcast to talk about her thoughts on balancing motherhood, prioritizing what’s important, mom guilt, and her experience as a newly single mom! Sarah gives a lot of great advice in this episode so grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the episode! Resources for moms who are trying to find work: https://www.themomproject.com/ Join a community of ambitious women leaning into family life: https://www.motheruntitled.com/ Follow Sarah on Instagram @thecorporatemama and TikTok @thecorporatemama Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 13 Feb 2024 | How to Stay Organized using the Working Mom Happiness Method with Katy Blommer | 00:42:11 | |
Katy Blommer is the CEO and Founder of Women’s Best Life University and a Vice President at a large financial institution where she leads and manages large global teams. She is the creator of the Working Mom Happiness Method and a recipient of Utah Business’s 30 Women to Watch in 2023. She is pretty much the gold standard for working moms - no big deal! Join us while we discuss Katy’s journey to finding balance in her life as a busy working mom with a demanding career, how to avoid burnout and live your best life. To connect with Katy and join one of her online coaching groups, visit: Women’s Best Life University: https://www.womensbestlifeuniversity.com/ Washington Post: When moms out-earn their husbands, they gain more housework: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/05/02/housework-divide-working-parents/ Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 20 Feb 2024 | Shootin’ the Shit with Annalee Grace | 00:48:10 | |
Hey friends! Today we are talking with Annalee Grace, who many of you probably already follow on Instagram and TikTok. Join us while we chat candidly about imposter syndrome, our birthing experiences, different challenges we experienced as moms, navigating friendships, and the purpose behind her brand Along the Waves! Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 27 Feb 2024 | Conscious Parenting 101 with Erin Morrison | 00:21:25 | |
On this week's episode, we are chatting with Erin Morrison, aka The Conscious Mom. If you’re anything like me and regularly lose your shit on your kids and want to find a more gentle, but effective way to parent your kids and self-regulate, you don’t want to miss this episode. Erin is a certified Conscious Parenting Coach who has two master's degrees in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University. She has also trained with Dr. Shefali Tsabary, who is a world-renowned clinical psychologist. Follow Erin on Instagram @itstheconsciousmom If you want to work with Erin directly, visit her website at https://theconsciousmom.com/about/ Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 05 Mar 2024 | My Experience as an Egg Donor | 00:20:30 | |
Hi friends! Welcome to a new solo episode of my podcast. This week I am chatting about my experience as an egg donor in my early 20’s! It’s been over 10 years so I kind of forgot I did this but someone asked if I would talk more in depth about my experience so here ya go! If you know someone who was a recipient of egg donation or is a fertility doctor, send me a DM. I would love to dig more into the conversation of infertility! Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 12 Mar 2024 | Finding Confidence After Divorce with Michelle Dempsey Multack | 00:42:10 | |
This week I am so excited to be talking to Michelle Dempsey Multack! If you don’t know who Michelle is, she is a certified divorce and co-parenting specialist, bestselling author, educator for divorce coaches, and podcast host of Moms Moving On. Her book and podcast helped me tremendously when I was navigating my divorce and I am so so thankful for the work she is doing in this space. In this episode, Michelle shares about how she found confidence and empowerment after her divorce and the importance of reframing divorce as an opportunity for personal growth. We also talk about setting boundaries when co-parenting and tips for talking to children about divorce.
Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 19 Mar 2024 | Mom Advice | 00:30:34 | |
In this solo episode, I share a few pieces of personal advice on various topics related to motherhood. I was inspired by the one and only Renee over at the Mom Room Podcast where she shared 39 Pieces of Advice for her 39th birthday (go and listen to her two-part series because she has some great advice as well). I also go on a rant about a viral video on TikTok from a mom who was shaming another mom at Costco for not leaving her child at home with their dad so she could eat her pizza in peace. Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 26 Mar 2024 | Let’s Not Compare Our Hards with Sam aka @mommy.realist | 00:53:57 | |
Samantha, aka @mommy.realist, who is the OG real mom on Instagram shares her experience as a stay-at-home mom to working mom and the challenges she faced finding her purpose and identity outside of motherhood. We discuss other topics such as the pressures social media puts on women to be a “perfect mom”, how we need to stop comparing our hards, how she navigates criticism online, balancing working in the medical field, mom life, running a small business, being a full-time content creator, and how relationships can change after having kids. Sam has been a trailblazer for so many other women on social media to post the real and raw truths of what it’s like to be a mom and I’m so excited for you to hear our conversation! Follow Samantha on Instagram: @mommy.realist Shop Mommy Realist Merch: https://mommyrealist.com/shop Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 02 Apr 2024 | Just Chatting - Sleepovers, Swim Lessons and Screentime | 00:29:57 | |
Hey friends! Today we are chatting about spring break, sleepovers, swim lessons and screentime. Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 09 Apr 2024 | Kick-Ass Step Mom with Jamie Scrimgeour | 00:43:38 | |
This week we are chatting with Jamie Scrimgeour who is the go-to stepmom for support and creator of the Kick Ass Step Mom program. In this episode, Jamie shares her journey as a stepmom, offers advice on navigating blended families, setting boundaries and mistakes stepmoms make in their relationships with their stepkids. You can connect with Jamie and join her community of stepmoms by visiting her website, listening to her podcast and connecting on Instagram and Facebook. www.jamiescrimgeour.com/podcast www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie https://www.thekickassstepmomproject.com/groupcoaching Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 16 Apr 2024 | Is it ADHD or Anxiety? | 00:29:10 | |
Hey friends! In this episode, I share my personal experience of being diagnosed with ADHD when I was 19 years old and how my symptoms and treatment have changed over the years. While I am not a doctor, therapist, nurse or anything close to being a trained professional in this area, I get a little real about how I really feel about ADHD medication and the importance of a proper diagnosis. Stick around to hear how I manage my ADHD and different tricks I’ve learned over the last 15 years. In this episode, I pull information from the Mayo Clinic. Here is a link if you would like more information on Adult ADHD: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-adhd/symptoms-causes/syc-20350878 Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 23 Apr 2024 | Growing and Monetizing on Social Media with Maddie Muhs | 01:07:44 | |
Have you ever wondered how you can grow your social media presence and make money? Well, I have quite the episode for you! Today I am chatting with content creator and social media agency owner, Maddie Muhs where we discuss our personal journey on social media, how we grew, and tips on working with brands, affiliate commissions, and more! We also get vulnerable and talk about how we deal with criticism online, judgment, and insecurities (hello imposter syndrome!). Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 30 Apr 2024 | Quitting My Corporate Job and Starting a Small Business | 00:43:59 | |
I can’t believe I’m saying this but… I’m quitting my corporate job and pursuing entrepreneurship full-time. EK! In this episode I chat about my corporate background, how I decided to leave, my small business, and what I plan on doing after corporate life. Wish me luck! Go and connect with me on my small business Instagram @onyourwayco and browse my products at www.onyourwayco.com Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 07 May 2024 | All Moms Work! Stay at Home Mom Chat with Mary Hendricks | 01:01:13 | |
In this week’s episode, we are chatting with Mary Hendricks from the @theverymarylife where we dig into some of the challenges stay-at-home moms face. We chat about losing your identity after becoming a mom, the financial struggles that stay-at-home moms face, societal expectations, and the division of labor. You can follow Mary on Instagram and TikTok and listen to her podcast Picking Daisies: https://theverymarylife.com/podcast Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 14 May 2024 | Double Standards in Parenthood | 00:28:11 | |
Have you ever been at the grocery store and your partner was told what an amazing father they were for simply parenting their child? Today we are chatting about it and all the double standards in parenthood! (try not to be triggered)! We also chatted about life updates including custody schedules and a couple of questions I received after leaving my corporate job. Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 21 May 2024 | Put Your F*cking Phone Down, Kid Influencer Accounts, and Deciding On Having One Kid | 00:52:29 | |
Today we are chatting with Renee Reina from The Mom Room Podcast about parents being constantly connected to their phones, kid-focused influencer accounts, navigating social media, and the pressure society puts on parents to have more than one child. Buckle up because this is a jam-packed episode. You can follow Renee on Instagram and TikTok and listen to her podcast on Apple, Spotify and YouTube! Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 28 May 2024 | Dating as a Single Mom with Melissa Ann Marie | 00:59:32 | |
Hey friends, today we are chatting with Melissa Ann Marie (@melissaannmariee) about dating as a single parent in your 30’s. Join us for this fun and candid conversation where we spill the tea about what it’s really like dating in your 30’s, what we don’t like about dating apps, red flags and a few bad dates we’ve both had. Melissa is a solo mom to her almost 13-year-old son and a full-time content creator and podcaster. You can follow Melissa on Instagram and TikTok and listen to her podcast Girl, You’re Glowing: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girl-youre-glowing/id1622189958 Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 04 Jun 2024 | Trad Wives, Deep Diving into the Influencer World and Solving Her Great Grandmother’s Murder | 00:43:49 | |
Today we are chatting with Jo Piazza who is the author of THE BOOK OF THE SUMMER - The Sicilian Inheritance. In our chat, we talk about the difference between #tradwives and stay-at-home moms (spoiler - they aren’t the same thing), her podcast Under the Influence where she deep dives into the influencer world and her book The Sicilian Inheritance. You can follow Jo on Instagram at @jopiazzaauthor , listen to her podcasts, Under the Influence and The Sicilian Inheritance, and make sure to pick up her book, The Sicilian Inheritance for your next vacation or book club! Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 11 Jun 2024 | Vacationing with Kids is not a Vacation and Therapy Session | 00:28:49 | |
In this solo episode, I chat about vacationing with kids and why I don’t consider it a vacation - it’s a memory-making trip! I also open up about taking a family trip with Cody, my ex-husband, and how separation and divorce is an emotional rollercoaster.
Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 18 Jun 2024 | Uncoupling and Co-Parenting Peacefully with Meg Campbell | 01:08:21 | |
This week we are chatting with Meg Campbell who is a divorced mom who has done a fabulous job of uncoupling and co-parenting with her ex husband. Meg helped me tremendously when I was going through my divorce and just came out with her memoir called “With Grace and Gratitude: A Memoir of Uncoupling, Co-parenting and Collective Healing.” Listen while Meg discusses her experience with divorce and how she was able to uncouple peacefully. You can follow Meg on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/megcampbellcoaching/) and her website: https://www.megcampbellcoaching.com/ You can get her book, “With Grace and Gratitude: A Memoir of Uncoupling, Co-parenting and Collective Healing.” on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4bLTUfu Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 25 Jun 2024 | What’s Harder? Going from 0-1 or 1-2 Kids? & Birth Story! | 00:42:19 | |
Hi friends! This week I am sharing my birth stories, postpartum experience, and whether I think going from 0-1 kids or 1-2 is harder. I share how my postpartum experiences varied between both kids, chat about colic, breastfeeding issues, feeling like a failure as a new mom and my experience being pregnant and giving birth during the pandemic. I did not create an outline before I started recording so be prepared for me to be completely adhd in this episode. Enjoy! Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 02 Jul 2024 | The Dangers of Screentime, Social Media and Smartphones with Tessa Stuckey | 01:03:21 | |
Today we are talking with Tessa Stuckey, who is a therapist and licensed counselor who shares her insights and experiences working with teenagers and parents around screentime, social media and smartphones. Tessa shares a lot about the addictive nature of screens, the negative effects on emotional development and self-worth, and the importance of delaying social media and smartphones until an appropriate age. You can connect with Tessa on her website: https://www.tessastuckey.com and Instagram @themomtherapist You can find out more about her non-profit https://www.lookupnonprofit.com/ Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 16 Jul 2024 | Teaching Your Kids about Money and How to Start Saving for Retirement | 00:52:19 | |
Today we are talking with Caroline Tanis who is a Financial Advisor and speaker who focuses on helping her clients build their desired lifestyle. In our conversation, we talk about how to talk to your kids about money, introducing them to allowance, spending and saving. We chat about changing our mindset about money being evil and how families who are living paycheck to paycheck can save for the future. We also chat about what parents should be doing to save for retirement, their kids college and so many other things. Caroline is a corporate workshop facilitator, best-selling author, and has been featured in USA Today, Yahoo Finance, and more all with the same mission in mind- helping women and their families use financial planning to build their dream life. You can connect with Caroline on Instagram @tanisfingroup LinkedIn Caroline Tanis or directly on her website https://tanisfingroup.com/ Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 23 Jul 2024 | Debriefing our Two-Week “Memory Making" Trip with Kids | 00:54:47 | |
It’s been two weeks since I’ve released a new episode and this is a good one! Cody joins us on the podcast where we debrief our recent vacation and the challenges of traveling with kids. We touch on the status of our relationship, updates to the podcast and get into the highs and lows of the trip, managing expectations, the Taylor Swift concert and dealing with tantrums in public. You can get $10 off your inflatable bed for airplanes with discount code: KAITLYN10 visit https://www.flyawaydesigns.com/ Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 30 Jul 2024 | Horrible Threes and What’s up with Kids Birthday Parties? | 00:24:50 | |
My baby is four which means we are officially out of the “horrible threes” stage. On this episode I talk about horrible threes, epic meltdowns, how none of my parenting approaches have worked with my younger daughter and ask myself: when do kids start getting easier. I also chat about kids birthday parties, the pressure to make them “Instagram worthy” and give some updates on PMDD and live stressors. Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 06 Aug 2024 | Q&A with Cody Q&A with My Ex-Husband/Boyfriend or Whatever the F**k You Want to Call Him | 00:43:20 | |
You asked, Cody answers! Last week we did a Q&A on Instagram stories for Cody and the responses were overwhelming so we decided to do a podcast episode! Cody answers questions about our recent trip, our decision to get back together, his sobriety journey and more! Hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 13 Aug 2024 | Recovering from Burnout and her Sobriety Journey as a Type A Personality | 01:00:07 | |
Abby Calabrese joins us to share her journey of overcoming burnout and her decision to quit alcohol. She discusses the challenges of motherhood and the chaos it brings and how alcohol became a coping mechanism for stress and burnout. We also discuss Abby’s journey through burnout and overwhelm as a working mom and she shares alternative ways to de-stress and take care of herself. Abby offers a video course and one-on-one coaching to help individuals navigate burnout and find balance in their lives. You can follow Abby on Instagram: @itsabbycalabrese Get a FREE section of her Career Alignment course here: https://www.abbycalabrese.com/register If you would like to work with Abby or get more information on her video course visit: https://www.abbycalabrese.com/ Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 20 Aug 2024 | Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Dating after Kids and Sex! | 00:37:12 | |
Everyone and their dog has been talking about ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ series that is set to release in September but I thought I would add to the noise with my unique perspective as an ex-Mormon living in Utah. I also chat about date nights, connecting with your partner and sex after baby! Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 27 Aug 2024 | Independent Play and Toy Rotation Tips | 01:00:30 | |
Today we are chatting with Andrea Brambila about independent play! If you have a baby or toddler, you’ve probably seen content around independent play and how to get your child to play independently so you can get sh*t done! Andrea is an independent play specialist and is here to give us alllll the tips! We chat about easy ways to start teaching independent play, 10 minute toy rotations and how to connect with your child without feeling like you have to sit on the floor and play pretend for hours. Follow Andrea on Instagram for more tips on independent play: @brambila_bits For more information on her independent play guides, visit: https://stan.store/Brambila_bits Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 03 Sep 2024 | Back to School Rants and More Babies? | 00:38:10 | |
Welcome to this weeks cluster of an episode where Kaitlyn and Cody discuss topics such as the difficulties of managing kids school schedules for working parents (several rants included) and how to decide if you should have more kids (no, this isn’t an announcement!). We dig into the financial pressures of raising kids, paying for college, impacts to mental health, lack of paid leave and age gaps. Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 10 Sep 2024 | Finding Joy While Doing Less with Christine Landis | 00:49:20 | |
Christine Landis, founder of Peacock Parent, joins us this week to discuss the benefits of running a household like a business, outsourcing low joy tasks to improve quality of life and how we as parents should treat time like currency. Christine is a mom and a former CEO, who retired herself at 36 years old after selling her business. She spends her time helping parents run a household that empowers them to buy back time so you can show up present, energized and the best version of yourself. To connect with Christine, go to: Instagram: @PeacockParent Thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast! Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 17 Sep 2024 | Parenting is Completely Overwhelming | 00:42:15 | |
Hey friends! In today’s solo episode, we are going to chat about my personal experience with anxiety and stress as a parent! Yay! I deep dive into the recent report from the US Surgeon General on parental stress and share my personal feelings and thoughts about social media, the challenges of balancing work and parenting, the lack of affordable childcare, and more! I also give a first impression of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives as an exMormon living in Utah. Link to the US Surgeon General’s Report on Parental Stress: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/parents-under-pressure.pdf Thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast! Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 24 Sep 2024 | An ExMormon’s Take on "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" | 00:45:08 | |
In this weeks episode, I share my thoughts about Secret Lives of Mormon Wives as an ExMormon living in Utah. We talk about the Utah culture, soda shops, “soaking”, and if Mormons really get laughing gas while getting Botox. I also give my opinion on each of the cast and and some key moments in the show. There might be some spoilers so if you haven’t watched or care, save this to listen to later! I end with reading your submissions about things you didn’t sign up for this week. Thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast! Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 01 Oct 2024 | I Didn't Sign Up For Being The Default Parent | 00:28:51 | |
Today we are chatting about things we didn’t sign up for this week - particularly focusing on default parenting. I share some recent personal experiences with overwhelm, especially while managing sick kids and balancing work responsibilities. I also chat about the emotional toll of parenting, the struggle for equality in shared responsibilities, and the exhaustion that comes with daily life. I also chat about things I do when I am feeling particularly overwhelmed or honestly, kind of fed up with daily life including gratitude and journaling practicies - all with a healthy dose of rants! Thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast! Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 08 Oct 2024 | Connecting with Your Partner in 4 Minutes | 00:47:35 | |
Hey friends! Welcome to this weeks episode! Today we are chatting with Tera Wages, the CEO of Connection Codes about the importance of emotional regulation, and the need for connection in parenting and marriage. We talk about why parents are really overwhelmed (hint: it’s not always our to-do list) and she shares a tool that will help you connect with your partner in as little as 4 minutes a day. I hope you enjoy this episode and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! You can download the Core Emotion Wheel for free here: https://www.connectioncodes.co/wheel To learn more about connection codes, visit: https://www.connectioncodes.co/ or follow Connection Codes on Instagram @connectioncodes Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 15 Oct 2024 | Why Is Making Mom Friends So Hard? | 00:27:55 | |
Why is making mom friends so hard?! In this weeks solo episode we chat about it! I talk about my personale experience making mom friends, feeling isolated as a first time mom and practical tips on making mom friends, both in person and online. Thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast! Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 22 Oct 2024 | Real Talk: Tired and Overwhelmed | 00:35:21 | |
Hey friends! Last week I posted a poll on Instagram wanting to know why you’re feeling so tired and overwhelmed as a parent. We go over the results, I read some verbatims and I share the overwhelming mental load that comes with parenting, the societal expectations placed on mothers, and the struggle to balance work and family life. This is another real and raw episode so get ready to hear how I feel about certain things, I truly do not hold back in this episode. Thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast! Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 29 Oct 2024 | Parenting in the 80's and 90's - Interview with My Mom | 00:56:11 | |
Hey friends! Today we are talking with my mom about her parenting journey through the 80’s and 90’s as a stay at home mom to six kids - yes I said six! We discuss things like how parenting has changed over the last 30 years, the unrealistic expectations placed on modern mothers, balancing family life and the impact on marriage after kids. Thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast! Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 05 Nov 2024 | Scheduling Intimacy, Burnout and Work/Life Balance | 00:50:47 | |
Ask and you shall receive! Cody is back on the podcast for a candid, off the cuff conversation about scheduling intimacy, what it means to live a balanced life, being intentional with our schedules for self care time and being completely exhausted after the kids go to bed. Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 12 Nov 2024 | The Mental Load and Creating Equity with Paige Turner | 00:48:33 | |
Hey Friends! Today we are chatting with Paige Turner who is a mom of four and content creator who talks about the often-overlooked topics of invisible labor and domestic work. In our conversation we explore the mental load that mothers carry, the inequities in domestic responsibilities within relationships, and the importance of communication and equity in partnerships. To connect with Paige, you can follow her on Instagram @sheisapaigeturner and TikTok: @sheisapaigeturner FairPlay Tasks Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CwAQsKqDQn5djD_nSo8yriKf4NUWYEg6lJ0uGqTClCw/edit?usp=sharing Listen to her podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@onthesamepagewithabbyandpaige Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 19 Nov 2024 | Redefining Motherhood with Hannah Olson | 01:07:14 | |
Today, we're joined by Hannah Olson, who’s on a mission to redefine what it means to be a mother. Hannah sheds light on the distinction between motherhood as a relationship and caregiving as a role, advocating for a fairer distribution of caregiving responsibilities and the crucial need for societal support for mothers. Our conversation also explores how language shapes our perceptions of motherhood and emphasizes the value of prioritizing quality time and meaningful connections over routine caregiving tasks. To connect with Hannah, follow her on Instagram @freckledhan and listen to her podcast here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hannah-olson0 Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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| 26 Nov 2024 | Not Goodbye & First Kid Free Vacation | 00:59:44 | |
In this episode, Kaitlyn and Cody discuss their recent kid free trip since their honeymoon over 12 years ago. We chat about things like if we missed our kids when we were gone and Cody’s sobriety at an all inclusive resort. Kaitlyn also shares a special announcement about the podcast. Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!
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