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UNPLUGGED with Nicki MarieGirl Chatter with Nicki Marie and Caitlin MurrayThis week Nicki teams up with her good friend Caitlin Murray (BigTimeAdulting) for a girl chat covering everything from leisure wear vs getting dressed up, summer drinks, Vegas trips, and how they’re teaching their kids about being resilient. You’re in for both a hilarious and heartfelt conversation that gets personal and candid with a good dose of ridiculous laugh out loud moments. Whether you’re craving real-talk friendship vibes, clever party-planning tips, or a solid dose of humor - grab your favorite beverage and chill with your girls Nicki and Caitlin. 2025-06-241h 03
She PivotsCaitlin Murray: The Birth of Big Time AdultingCaitlin Murray had built a full life as a working mom of two, preparing to return full-time to her job after the birth of her third child - until everything changed. When her oldest son was diagnosed with leukemia, Caitlin made the decision to stay home, putting her career on pause to care for her family during an unimaginably hard season of life. What started as writing to cope slowly evolved into “Big Time Adulting,” a viral Instagram account that now resonates with over a million people. In this episode, Caitlin opens up about the grief, humor, and grit behi...2025-05-1440 min
With WhitHolding It Together, And Sometimes Not: Interview with Big Time Adulting's Caitlin MurrayI absolutely loved getting to sit down with Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting - the hilarious and brutally honest voice we all need in the middle of the parenting chaos. Together, we get into what it means to parent through the madness, the exhaustion, the grief, the moments that break you open. Caitlin shares her story of navigating life when her son was diagnosed with leukemia - what it meant to show up for her kids while carrying the weight of fear and grief, and how humor became both a survival mechanism and a lifeline. This is a ch...2025-05-0641 min
The Balance DilemmaEpisode 88 "Get Yourself a Snack": How a Mother's Resilience Transformed Unexpected Challenges into the Million-Follower Brand Big Time Adulting with Caitlin MurrayDive into an inspiring journey of resilience, humor, and motherhood with Caitlin Murray, creator of Big Time Adulting and the viral "Get Yourself a Snack" philosophy. In this powerful episode of The Balance Dilemma, Caitlin shares her remarkable story of navigating motherhood through her son's leukemia diagnosis, transforming challenging experiences into a relatable and hilarious platform that resonates with parents worldwide.From her candid approach to motherhood to building a thriving social media brand, Caitlin offers a refreshingly honest look at parenting, entrepreneurship, and finding humor in life's most demanding moments. Learn how she...2025-03-2941 minUNPLUGGED with Nicki MarieBig Time Adulting: Raising Kids, Talking Sh*t and Trusting Your Gut with Caitlin MurrayParenting is chaos, marriage is a rollercoaster, and life? Well, it’s a whole mess—but we’re here for it! In this episode, Big Time Adulting’s Caitlin Murray joins me for a raw, hilarious, and brutally honest conversation about motherhood, marriage, mental load, and why sometimes, you just have to trust your gut.We’re diving into everything from school lunch struggles to burnout, marriage meltdowns, and surviving the daily grind of parenting. Caitlin also opens up about navigating life as a mom while raising a child with cancer, finding humor in the madness, and why every...2025-03-2557 min
For The Love With Jen Hatmaker PodcastTitle: Big Time Adulting with Caitlin MurrayDescription:In this funny, refreshing, and irreverent conversation about parenting, Jen welcomes Caitlin Murray to the show to talk about her Big Time Adulting community space, the blog (and now podcast) that Caitlin started when her 5-year-old son was in cancer treatment for Leukemia, as a place to connect with other moms and parents craving funny, provocative, no-nonsense entertainment to distract themselves from the hamster wheel of lifeLike a big sister, Jen offers encouragement to guide Cailin through the years to come, with the two ultimately agreeing that early childhood is...2025-02-051h 06
Life Coaching with Christine HasslerCC: Big Time Adulting with Caitlin MurrayIf you don't know of Caitlin Murray yet, you are going to be so glad I'm introducing you to her and her content. She says the things so many of us are thinking in the funniest and most relatable ways. Over a few years, Caitlin amassed an audience of more than 1.5 million followers on Instagram. She uses her platform to advocate for numerous topics, including all the shades of motherhood, embracing uncertainty, cancer research, and navigating the unknown. You can find her at @bigtimeadulting and donate to cancer research @cycleforsurvival. The link is also in Caitlins IG bio.2024-12-141h 03
Bare Naked MomsBig Time Adulting’s Caitlin Murray on Boozing, Becoming Famous and the Serious Business of Being FunnyBig Time Adulting’s Caitlin Murray is the Nora Ephron slash Larry David of today’s mom culture. The not-to-be-messed-with mom of three (whose oldest is a cancer survivor) points out the nonsense in everything from Daylight Savings to palate expanders. The only thing missing from her side-splitting insights on the absurdities of modern mom life are flying f*cks. In addition to her ninja kitchen dances and daily pearls of witty wisdom on Instagram, Caitlin recently started a weekly newsletter called Soul Snacks. And she’s currently writing her first book. On the show, sh...2024-11-2656 min
The Tara Bixby Podcast157. Caitlin Murray: An honest conversation about motherhood.Today, the hilarious Caitlin Murray is joining me on the show to discuss all things motherhood. Caitlin is a humorist, writer, podcaster, future author, mother of three, wife of one, and voice behind the wildly popular Instagram account Big Time Adulting. We're talking about... What Caitlin does to maintain her sanity How she navigated her son’s cancer How sharing her real feelings with the world is therapeutic The impact her hormonal cycle has on her mood and ability to juggle all the things How she manages stress The importance of asking why you’re doing someth...2024-11-1255 min
MILKLESS#67 Put your Damn Shoes On! With Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting (Pt. 1)One of the toughest parts about parenting is all the other examples we see of it around us every day. Whether it's a parenting influencer telling you how to handle tantrums better, or your high school friends posting pictures of the amazing arts & crafts they've done with their kids, it's easy to feel like you're not stacking up. Max and Matt have their good friend Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting on to explore why sometimes getting parenting advice from experts makes their blood boil. Is it that we didn't use the right words during our attempt to diffuse...2024-08-2135 min
The Are Ya Well PodcastEP10 - Caitlin Murray aka BigTimeAdulting - Let your freak flag fly!!This week I am joined by one of the funniest people I know, Caitlin Murray or you might know her from her instagram handel @BigTimeAdulting. Caitlin has embarked on a remarkable journey over the past few years. She transitioned from the bustling life in New York City to the peaceful suburbs to become a stay-at-home mom to her three wonderful kids. Her story took a challenging turn when her eldest son, Calum, was diagnosed with leukemia at just 3 years old, right as the world was entering lockdown. Caitlin shares the ups and downs of her family's journey thr...2024-08-0854 min
Don't Worry About ItDon't Worry About Caitlin MurrayWelcome to another episode of "Don't Worry About It" with your hosts, Samantha Mollen and Kottie Kreischer! In this episode, S+K sit down with mom influencer and online comedian Caitlin Murray. S+K share how Caitlin Murray was their top choice for a guest, revealing their excitement and admiration for her work. Caitlin talks about her background, including her childhood on the East Coast, her family life, and her journey to becoming a mom influencer. The discussion turns to the challenges of parenting, where Caitlin shares her experiences raising three kids, dealing with childhood illnesses, and the struggles of...2024-06-1955 min
Big Time AdultingPermission To Stop Over-Scheduling Your KidsCaitlin Murray wants to know why we are frothing at the mouth to enroll our kids in every single extracurricular activity? When did over-scheduling our kids become the norm? Parents of the 80s and 90s were also busy shuttling kids from thing to thing but the activities they were engaged in were close to home, not very serious, and didn't interfere with downtime and play. With a cameo from economist Emily Oster, Caitlin explores the benefits of extracurriculars but also how overcommitment can lead to burnout and strain on the family. Caitlin shares her personal experience of getting sucked...2024-03-1313 minBig Time AdultingHaving Kids Challenged My Meaning of Success with Emily Tisch SussmanEmily Tisch Sussman, former political strategist, mother of 3, and host of the podcast She Pivots, joins Caitlin to discuss how motherhood forced her to leave her high-powered career and carve out a new path. Emily reflects on her initial fear and doubt about motherhood, the pressure of family expectations, and the realization that her pre-kid version of success was quickly becoming unsustainable. Emily talks about the profound loss she felt in her article, My Children Killed My Career But Took Me in an Unexpected New Direction, and the visceral reaction she received from colleagues and woman from around the w...2024-03-0626 min
The Kelsi Sheren PerspectiveBIG TIME ADULTING with Caitlin Murray | #202Caitlin Murray is a humorist, content creator, writer, podcaster, mother of three and wife of one. She is the creator of Big Time Adulting. In 2016, Caitlin’s oldest child was diagnosed with Leukemia at age three. Caitlin began sharing with family and friends about their journey and, specifically, her experience as a mother. Caitlin started her Instagram account in 2018 and has amassed over a million followers who appreciate her for her honest and humorous takes on motherhood.
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- - - - - - - - - - - -2024-02-2952 minBig Time AdultingMy Dirty Little Secret About Alone TimeIn this refreshing monologue, inspired by one of her most viral reels, Caitlin Murray shares her dirty little secret about what she really craves as a mom of three: alone time. Not just any alone time. It's alone time given to her by her husband. It doesn’t require childcare or coordination or the pressure to be productive. Her mind can be at ease knowing her children are cared for by a parent. And she doesn’t want him to have it easy. She wants him to immerse fully into the chaos and experience the full weight of juggling the...2024-02-2811 minBig Time AdultingWhy Are We So Obsessed With Our Kid's Feelings?How often do you inquire about your child's feelings and emotions during the day? In this episode, Caitlin delves deeper into one of her most recent viral reels: why we worry so much about our children's feelings and why we're always preoccupied with the idea that what we say or do might negatively impact them. This attentiveness is well intentioned. We want to shape our kids into confident, well-adjusted, and resilient adults. But it's frankly exhausting sometimes. Caitlin suggests that maybe we're overthinking things and reminds listeners that our kids could benefit from figuring out and sitting with their...2024-02-2109 minBig Time AdultingParenting Alone: Letting Go of Control, Anger, and Self-PityOur guest today is the iconic Cris Cavallari, owner of ICCON, a Philadelphia-based fashion studio and online boutique. Cris shares her story navigating motherhood for the second time, 16 years after giving birth to her first child when she was only 16-years-old. Cris expected the second time around to be much smoother because she was an adult and had a partner. But soon into her pregnancy she realized she was going to be alone in her journey. In this conversation, Cris discusses her co-parenting challenges, finding strength in hard times, and how cutting her son's long hair surprisiningly helped her...2024-02-1431 minBig Time AdultingThe Power of Positivity: Dumpster Diving, Couch Hopping, and Making Peace With My Dysfunctional FamilyOur storyteller today is writer Mal Wrenn Corbin, a cherished friend of Caitlin Murray’s mom. Mal grew up in Worcester, MA a town riddled by poverty, addiction, and violence. Mal grew up in an unsafe home, witnessing domestic violence, alcholism, and drug abuse. Her childhood was tossed in and out of the foster care system and she found solace at school and in her friendships. After a youth marked by neglect and loss, she escaped Worcester and ultimately persevered. She went on to Dartmouth college and built a successful life for herself. But becoming a mother was a tu...2024-02-0727 minBig Time AdultingTale of a Late Bloomer and Other Teenage EmbarrassmentsCaitlin Murray was a late bloomer and at fourteen she yearned to have big boobs. In this episode, Caitlin shares an embarrassing story from high school orientation aboard a sailboat when she accidentally exposed her little titties out of the side of her speedo bathing suit in front of her classmates. Caitlin reflects on how embarrassing moments from our youth leave imprints on us and how as we grow older embarrassment becomes somewhat inconsequential and maybe even funny. This is all to say that when our children experience the visceral doom and shame of embarrassment, instead of minimizing it...2024-01-3110 min
The Pink Hearse PodcastTHEY INTERRUPT THIS PROGRAM featuring Caitlin MurrayThis week on The Pink Hearse Podcast, Zachary Murdock & Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting sit down and discuss how parenting is arguably more challenging than dealing with dinosaurs, the joy of household ritual, and how although children interrupt our plans they often allow us to hear what really matters.Watch the official trailer visual here: https://vimeo.com/908032257This episode was scored by Kevin Joseph and executive produced by Joshua Morales The outro song is "The Monster Is Your Friend" by Zachary Murdock produced by Alberto Bof and Benny Reiner. ...2024-01-311h 06
MomplicatedRage Against the Washing Machine - with Caitlin Murray!Dana is joined by the hilarious Caitlin Murray, who is best known for her wickedly funny Instagram account Big Time Adulting!Dana and Caitlin discuss:Vacationing with childrenSick days and snow daysThose jerks who say "just you wait..."Why it's ok to NOT love the baby stageDana’s Roman EmpireCailtin's Arch Nemesis: the front loading washing machineFollow Dana on Instagram @dana.p.phillipsRate and review Momplicated on your favorite podcast app! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...2024-01-2937 min
So Into Thatcaitlin murray (@bigtimeadulting) is so into damp january and i'm emotional about my son turning 5If you’re on Instagram, I can almost guarantee you’ve seen Caitlin Murray. She has a way of expressing exactly how many moms feel in the day-to-day grind while making you laugh out loud in the process.After I barely get through today’s intro (happy birthday, Mattis!), Caitlin and I talk about why we’re both out on extreme diets and restrictions and prefer a “damp” approach to alcohol these days… with the occasional full send.Plus, we talk about decisions about whether to have more kids, and how she knew her family was complete a...2024-01-2453 minBig Time AdultingDiamonds, Danger, and Denial: The Funny Thing About Minimizing TraumaOur storyteller today is one of our podcast listeners, Alex from Washington state! Alex shares the shocking and dramatic story of being held hostage by a customer while working at Tiffany's and Company. At the time, she minimized the event as a crazy and adventurous brush with danger. Soon after, she suffered from panic attacks and other mental health issues but never connected them to the hostage fiasco. A couple years later she was diagnosed with PTSD which popped the lid on having to confront other traumas from her past and why she was so susceptible to this event. 2024-01-2423 minBig Time AdultingThe Story Behind Caitlin Murray's Big Time AdultingYou may wonder why Caitlin so confidently makes fun of her kids, bemoans the trials and tribulations of nonstop parenting, dances her ass off in the kitchen like a lunatic, and rattles off pep talks to all the weary moms. Today, we’re re-releasing Caitlin’s first podcast episode from 2021 when no one really knew she had a podcast. You will giggle and shed tears as Caitlin describes the life-changing event that inspired her to start blogging, posting on Instagram, and podcasting. In December 2016, her 3-year-old son was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia which set her fa...2024-01-1719 minBig Time AdultingThe Gift of Blowing It: Rupture and Repair with Aliza PressmanToday we’re talking about identity, divorce, shame, imperfection and the gift of blowing it with psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman who is a mother of 2, a clinical and academic wiz, and host of the widely praised parenting podcast Raising Good Humans. In this conversation, Dr. Aliza Pressman discusses how the parenting advice industry has turned into gobbledygook and why she felt it important to write her book, ’The Five Principles of Parenting,’ which teaches parents a manageable framework for raising children: relationships, reflection, regulation, rules, and repair. Aliza reflects on her “big time adulting moment:” letting go of shame an...2024-01-0327 minBig Time AdultingFrom Homeless to Princeton: Rising Above Childhood TraumaMilano Buckley is the epitome of resilience. Born to a mentally ill homeless woman named Kat, Milano’s unstable childhood in New York City was marked by unexpected refuge by two unofficial foster parents, an African woman from Ghana and her elementary school teacher. Milano’s grit through uncertain times led her down a path of triumph over adversity. After graduating from Princeton and starting the picture-perfect family of her dreams, she thought attaining such success would free her from her past. But when she became a mother, her childhood trauma surfaced in brutal and surprising ways. In th...2023-12-2030 min
Motherhood UncutWhat if we laughed about it? With Caitlin Murray | Motherhood Uncut Podcast | Season 4 Episode 6This week we had the total honor of talking with Caitlin Murray about the role of humor in mothering. We dive into the backdrop of Caitlin’s amazing Instagram feed (you likely know it, she has over a million followers!) Called Big Time Adulting, and we talk honestly and authentically about the role that humor (and connection) plays in getting us through the toughest mothering moments and connecting with others in the process.
Caitlin Murray is a humorist, content creator, writer, podcaster, mother of three and wife of one. She is the creator of Big Tim...2023-12-1354 min
Moms Like Me Podcast by SupportNowEpisode 002: Motherhood, Community, and Hope with Big Time Adulting's Caitlin MurrayIn this heartfelt episode of the podcast, Jordan Arogeti has a profound conversation with Caitlin Murray, the creator of the influential social media account "Big Time Adulting." Caitlin shares her deeply personal journey of motherhood, chronicling the challenges and triumphs she faced. The discussion delves into Caitlin's experiences with her eldest son, Callum, and his battle with leukemia, shedding light on the emotional and physical toll it took on their family. She speaks candidly about finding solace in writing and the importance of community support during trying times. This episode not only offers a glimpse into Caitlin's life but...2023-12-0829 minBig Time AdultingMom Life Sans Bullshit with Renee ReinaToday we welcome self-proclaimed over-sharer Renee Reina, the host of the Mom Room podcast. Renee holds a Ph.D. in psychology and is known for her outspoken conversations about motherhood. She isn’t afraid to discuss taboo topics, challenge parenting practices, and ask the hard questions. In this episode, Renee discusses her whirlwind story of becoming a content creator and why her unfiltered and unabashed approach turns some people off. Renee and Caitlin discuss all the hot topics of mom life: how to determine if you are the “default parent,” the impact of social media on parenting, how to...2023-12-0627 minMILKLESS#31 The Dad Episode: Guest Appearance On Caitlin Murray’s Big Time AdultingA couple of months back, we had one of our absolute favorite people in the world, Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting on Episode 22 of MILKLESS. Right around that time, we actually went on HER podcast too. Well, we're going to play you that episode in full... here... on our show. Here's the Big Time Adulting Podcast's original description of the episode: The dads of the Milkless Podcast, Matt Naylor and Max Valverde, are here to grace the airwaves with this refreshingly honest conversation about fatherhood and how manly it is to take on more responsibilities as...2023-11-2833 minBig Time AdultingFriggin' Decision Fatigue with Emily OsterVagina economist Emily Oster is a world-famous data scientist who researches topics related to women’s health, pregnancy, and parenting. Emily translates confusing scientific data and jargon into digestible knowledge that helps parents make better and more relaxed decisions. Emily is a professor of economics at Brown University and the author of 4 books: Expecting Better, Cribsheet, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected. She also hosts the Parent Data podcast and writes a popular newsletter by the same name. Emily recently appeared on The Daily Show and was included in TIME’s 2022 100 Most Influential People in the world! In thi...2023-11-2226 min
The Mom RoomCaitlin Murray aka Big Time Adulting on MotherhoodEP349. Caitlin Murray is in The Mom Room talking all things motherhood. Topics include: breastfeeding, disliking certain parenting stages, content creation, Caitlin's son's leukaemia diagnosis, and so much more!RENEE REINAwww.themomroom.comInstagram: @themomroompodcast | @thereneereinaTikTok: @thereneereinaFacebook CommunityYoutube: Renee Reina- The Mom Room PodcastCAITLIN MURRAY: @bigtimeadultingSPONSORSKiwiCo.Storyworth.Earth Breeze. One Skin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...2023-11-2150 min
Bottle ServiceEnjoy Every Minute! And other BS with Caitlin Murray of Big Time AdultingThis week, we're joined by Caitlin Murray from @BigTimeAdulting! Known for her refreshingly honest and relatable takes on motherhood, Caitlin has amassed a huge following on Instagram and TikTok. She fearlessly voices what many of us think about the constant demands of being a 24/7 mom, but might not say out loud. We chat about the challenges of the newborn/toddler stage, the worst mom advice, being scared for #2, dealing with burnout, some tips for rookie moms from a seasoned pro, and more! Join us for a fun and honest chat about the highs and lows of the motherhood journey...2023-11-2038 minBig Time AdultingWhy We Feel So Much Anxiety and AngstAnxiety, stress, and angst are inevitable as we traverse the wilderness of parenthood. So how do we make sense of it and how do we tame the tension? Caitlin is joined by John Delony, a mental health expert who offers guidance on relationships, anxiety, and wellness. Over the past 20 years, John learned through research, personal experiences, and working with clients that there are six daily choices people have to make to create a non-anxious life. In this episode, John shares his discoveries with Caitlin. Check out his book Building a Non-Anxious Life. Follow John @johndelony Fol...2023-11-0832 min
Peace and Parenting: How to Parent without PunishmentsRelax, It’s Fine: Underparenting with Caitlin Murray from Big Time AdultingJoin me in this episode for a refreshingly candid conversation with Caitlin Murray, the creative mind behind Big Time Adulting. Caitlin shares her parenting journey, which started as a way to cope with her son's leukemia diagnosis and turned into a humorous and realistic look at parenthood. We discuss the societal pressures parents face today, the struggle to be the "perfect parent," and the importance of embracing the ups and downs of motherhood without pretense.We explore how to handle negative feedback, the humor in everyday parenting, and why it's essential to keep it...2023-10-2618 minBig Time AdultingRaising a Securely Attached Kid Isn't All On YouMany of us struggle with the fact that one day our kids will grow up and not need us as much. They will inevitably blaze their own independent lives outside the warm cocoon of our arms. Caitlin welcomes Erin O’Connor to the podcast to discuss secure attachment and why it’s never too late to strengthen the bond we have with our kids. Erin is an academic wiz and a force to be reckoned with in the field of child development. She’s a professor and director of the New York University’s Early Childhood Education program. She holds a...2023-10-2530 minBig Time AdultingWhen Dads Show Up Equally in the Parenting GameThe dads of the Milkless Podcast, Matt Naylor and Max Valverde, are here to grace the airwaves with this refreshingly honest conversation about fatherhood and how manly it is to take on more responsibilities as a parent. Tune into this dynamic conversation between Caitlin and the dads as they explore topics like masculinity, equity in the home, scorekeeping, mental load, division of labor, and how men can show up more equally in the parenting game. @milklesspodcast @bigtimeadulting The Big Time Adulting podcast is brought to you in part by a few o...2023-10-1133 minBig Time AdultingSaved By Tiffani ThiessenToday on the podcast we welcome actress, television host, author, and mom of two Tiffani Thiessen! After Caitlin shakes off being a little starstruck and Tiffani returns the admiration, they reflect on Tiffani's past as a teen idol and the many ways it impacted her life. They dive into her upbringing and how her family helped her stay humble and grounded amidst the Hollywood hustle. They discuss her love of cooking and how she came to pivot her career towards food. Tiffani recently came out with her 2nd cookbook, Here We Go Again, a love letter to her childhood...2023-09-2721 minBig Time AdultingWhat Would Dr. Becky Do?There’s no shortage of parenting advice today, and it can often feel overwhelming, causing us to second guess ourselves constantly. Today on the pod, we have clinical psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy, who needs no introduction because she was dubbed the “millennial parenting whisperer” by TIME magazine, and has sparked a parenting revolution. Dr. Becky believes that everything we need is already inside us and she wants to help us move from uncertainty and self-blame to confidence and sturdy leadership. Her brand, Good Inside, boasts a New York Times bestselling book, a podcast, and a massively successful membership community that o...2023-09-2038 minBig Time AdultingThe Burnout is RealEven though dads today are taking on more housework and childcare than in past generations, moms typically carry ALL the mental load for the family, a term referring to the cognitive logistics, worry, and decision-making involved in managing a household and family. The mental load can be described as an unending mental checklist that anticipates every need for the family and home. This might include strategizing meals, researching schools and the best eczema cream, remembering to schedule doctor's appointments, organizing calendars, managing the family's emotional needs, changing the bed sheets, signing Johnny up for soccer, remembering that the toilet...2023-09-0634 minBig Time AdultingWhy Moms Turn to Booze to Cope Moms with young kids increased their alcohol consumption by nearly 325% during the pandemic according to a study by RTI International. The term "mommy wine culture" is used to describe moms drinking wine as a way to cope with parenting stresses. Caitlin welcomes professional chef, sommelier, and life coach Molly Zemek to the podcast to talk about the connection between parental stress and booze consumption. Molly shares her story of how over-drinking and over-eating led her down a painful path of ill health, dissatisfaction, and depression and how she changed her mindset and developed new skills to create...2023-08-2338 minBig Time AdultingPerimenopause: What the Hell is Going On?Perimenopause is top of mind. Hollywood is talking about it. Vaginal creams and supplements are being sold for it. But still, what the hell is going on? As we sail through midlife, how are our fluctuating hormones impacting our bodies and minds and what do we do about it? Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, an OBGYN and insta-glorious expert on all things women’s health, sits down with Caitlin to discuss the predictably unpredictable hormonal shifts of perimenopause. Actual menopause occurs, on average, around age 51 marked by a one year absence of a menstrual period. That means perimenopause is the 10-15 ye...2023-08-0947 minBig Time AdultingThe Paradox of Motherhood: Love and RageToday on the pod we are doing something a little different. Caitlin was recently a speaker at the MTHR Collective Retreat in Cape Cod with fellow IG sensation Nicki Marie. They sat on a panel to discuss the unique paradox of motherhood: love and rage. In this episode, Nicki and Caitlin reflect on the special weekend, how it felt to meet for the first time in person, and how they experience and view their own anger, rage, frustration, and burnout. About MTHR Collective: An intersection between community and creativity, MTHR Collective is an inclusive, visionary space built for mothers to s...2023-07-2632 min
Mommyhood UnscriptedEP 19: 'Big Time Adulting' With Caitlin MurrayHow often do you scroll through your phone and come across those posts that just speak to you -- especially the ones that hold so much comic relief and truth at the same time? Chances are you have seen Caitlin Murray in one of those favorite reels you've shared with your mom friends... This mom of 3's Instagram account--@bigtimeadulting--went viral one day and has only continued to gain popularity, even catching the attention of celebrity moms. Her spontaneous dance reels, pep talks and stories not only bring some levity, but they resonate with fellow parents who are all...2023-07-2429 min
Motherish125. Big Time Adulting, a chat with Caitlin MurrayToday we speak to content creator and fellow podcaster, Caitlin Murray from the popular Instagram account @BigtimeAdulting, as she shares her personal journey on how even during the toughest times, you just have to get yourself a snack and crack a smile.2023-07-1231 minBig Time AdultingSelf-Healing Anxiety and Chronic Pain with Nicole SachsToday, we have the luminous Nicole Sachs, an LCSW, speaker, writer, podcaster, and psychotherapist who has dedicated her work to the treatment of emotional and physical chronic pain. In this episode, Nicole shares her fascinating story of healing her own debilitating back pain through mind/body medicine inspired by Dr. John Sarno who encouraged her to journal about her repressed emotions. Nicole reflects on the watershed moment when she wrote the words, “I hate being a mother,” a proclamation that released an emotional pressure valve and helped her heal her pain and ultimately enriched her relationship with her kids. Thro...2023-07-1249 min
After Reality with Courtney RobertsonAfter Reality with Caitlin MurrayCourtney chats with Big Time Adulting host Caitlin Murray! Follow Courtney on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/bugrobertson/Produced by Game of Roses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-0539 minBig Time AdultingThe Price Women Pay To Be Good With Elise LoehnenWe are delighted to welcome author Elise Loehnen to the pod today. Elise is the former chief content officer of GOOP and the host of the podcast Pulling the Thread. She is here to talk about her new book On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good. The seven deadly sins are likely not on your radar, but they are subversively controlling and distorting women’s lives. They are pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, sloth, and anger, all qualities women deny within themselves in order to be “good.” Weaving together history, memoir...2023-06-2844 minBig Time AdultingHow to Talk to Young Kids about Awkward Shit: The Puberty PodcastToday we are joined by Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett who are the hosts of The Puberty Podcast, a riveting show that weaves together scientific research, parenting strategies, and hilarious stories to help guide adults who are raising kids through puberty. You might be surprised to learn that puberty begins for girls at 8 or 9 and for boys at 9 or 10! In this episode, we focus on body image and what to say and not say to our kids about their bodies. Caitlin seeks to understand how to set boundaries around clothing, nudity, and public displays of pleasure. We...2023-06-1440 minBig Time AdultingThe Invisible Labor of Motherhood with Eve RodskyDomestic burnout is real. When asked about the division of labor at home, moms always say they do more than their partners. When dads are asked the same question they say the work is shared equally. Why such a disconnect? Join Caitlin as she talks to Eve Rodsky, an expert in the gendered division of labor, to break down the invisible labor of motherhood. "Invisible labor" is all the work someone does that goes unseen or unacknowledged by others. As a graduate of Harvard Law, Eve Rodsky envisioned smashing the glass ceiling, solving the world's problems, and...2023-05-3135 minBig Time AdultingCatherine Reitman, Creator and Star of Workin’ MomsJoin in with Catherine Reitman, creator and star of the wildly popular and hilarious Netflix series Workin’ Moms. Catherine, a creative powerhouse and mom of two, just dropped the 7th and final season of her hit show. Catherine shares how her own complicated experience of motherhood led her to write the show, how it evolved through the years and became a cathartic process, and why it resonates with millions of women. Catherine opens up about her late father, the famed Hollywood director of iconic movies like Ghostbusters and Kindergarten Cop and also discusses her youngest son’s recent diagnosis of a...2023-05-1737 min
Beyond the PrescriptionCaitlin Murray on the Healing Power of HumorYou can also check out this episode on Spotify! When Caitlin Murray’s 5-year-old son Callum was diagnosed with leukemia in 2016, her world turned upside down. She started blogging to keep friends and family informed about his treatment, and what began as a medical missive became an outlet for share about life, love, and parenting.Callum beat cancer, and Caitlin’s star kept rising. As the main character of the wildly popular Big Time Adulting Instagram page and podcast, Caitlin has captured the hearts of parents everywhere with her raw, relatable, and hilarious commentary about rais...2023-05-0838 minBig Time AdultingChelsea Handler! Luxuriating In Her Child-Free LifeJoin Caitlin and her first celebrity guest Chelsea Handler as they talk about childhood, parenting styles, ambition, cultivating a strong sense of self, and how to raise cool kids. What we love about Chelsea Handler is how loud and proud she is in her beliefs - agree or disagree, and she is not afraid to speak up, which can be hard for women, even in this day and age. Her viral videos extolling the luxury of her freedom, solitude, adventure, pleasure, sleep, and carefree living are frankly, mom porn. We can’t get enough of it. We fel...2023-05-0341 minBig Time AdultingGetting the Dirt on Caitlin MurrayIn this special episode, Caitlin is interviewed by her podcast producer Cameron Mullenneaux! Caitlin kicks things off with a pep talk to empower us to trust our gut and define motherhood on our own terms. She shares her feelings about being a stay-at-home parent while building a new career and offers deep thoughts on how hard it is to be truly fulfilled in your role. She reflects on her son's illness, the ways it transformed her perspective on life, and how that dark time period inspired her to create Big Time Adulting. Caitlin also revisits her kid-free days, leading...2023-04-1938 minBig Time AdultingMoving Through Postpartum DepressionCaitlin is joined by Becky Vieira, the hilarious woman behind @wittyotter and author of Enough About the Baby. Becky shares her scary journey through postpartum depression and how she found support. Join in as they discuss mental health, anxiety, rage, boredom, loneliness, and the woes of breastfeeding. She reminds listeners that putting our needs first isn’t selfish and that the whole motherhood martyrdom thing is on the outs. They laugh and cry and help us all breathe a collective sigh of relief. Disclaimer: This episode contains conversations about depression and suicide. Take care of yourself. It's oka...2023-04-0444 minBig Time AdultingKeeping Your Shit Together With Nicki Marie Nicki and Caitlin take it deep in their usual fashion of no BS-laden truths on motherhood and life. Listen in as Caitlin questions Nicki on her experiences with miscarriage and infertility, divorce, and facing internet trolls as an "influencer." #blessed --- Find me Caitlin Murray @bigtimeadulting The Big Time Adulting podcast is brought to you in part by a few of my favorite brands & affiliate partners: Knockaround Sunglasses (use code BIGTIMEADULTING for 15% OFF) Perfect Bar The best store in the world The second best store 2023-03-2242 minBig Time AdultingHow to Not Ruin Your Relationship after Kids with Aaron SteinbergJoin in our discussion as Caitlin and Aaron get gritty on all things relationship based, and how to keep your partnership in tact after kids. From the division of labor, living through exhaustion, rediscovering intimacy, and not keeping score, we cover it all. You can find Aaron on Instagram @babyproofingyourrelationship --- Find me Caitlin Murray @bigtimeadulting The Big Time Adulting podcast is brought to you in part by a few of my favorite brands & affiliate partners: Knockaround Sunglasses (use code BIGTIMEADULTING for 15% OFF) Perfect Bar The best store in the world The secon...2023-03-1043 minBig Time AdultingThe Funk'tional NutritionistIn this episode, Erin Holt, The Funk'tional Nutritionist, chats with Caitlin about women's nutrition, not only as a function of food, but also about how both food and stress effect our bodies as women and how intertwined our hormonal and nutritional health are with each other. Join in to hear us going deep on the stresses of motherhood and how to best fuel our systems, including leaving room for joy. --- Find me Caitlin Murray @bigtimeadulting The Big Time Adulting podcast is brought to you in part by a few of my favorite br...2023-02-1757 min
So Money with Farnoosh Torabi1471: Big Time Adulting with Caitlin MurrayI am very choosy when it comes to following content creators on social media. One of my favorites is Caitlin Murray for her honest, funny and real advice for parents. As the mom of three, Caitlin takes to Instagram (500k followers) and her podcast, both entitled Big Time Adulting, to entertain and inspire tired, overwhelmed and determined parents everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-02-0634 min
The Perinatal Podcast057 Big Time Adulting | Let's Discuss... with Special Guest, Caitlin Murray"Get yourself a snack and have a great day!"
On this week's Let's Discuss, Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting joins me to discuss why toddlers treat people like a**holes.
We talk about other stuff, of course! We discuss how hanger is a real emotion and how it presents in children and adults like; how Caitlin and I both, if we aren't eating, we are thinking about the next time we get to eat; and the trauma that is taking energetic and beautifully wild children out in public spaces.
We also discuss buildi...2023-01-2441 min
Your Mom™Ep. 23: Big Time Adulting with Caitlin MurraySit back, get yourself a snack and turn up the volume because you're about to have a great day. Caitlin Murray, the hilarious mastermind behind @BigTimeAdulting joins Your Mom™ to discuss everything from her favorite snack, to where she finds inspiration for her viral Instagram videos to why she married a guy who looks like Christian McCaffrey.
Funny, vulnerable, and full of wisdom, Caitlin also opens up about her son's cancer diagnosis and helps us remember why we need to let go of crap we can't control and enjoy our lives.
The self-proclaimed foul-mouthed mother of...2022-12-2044 min
Health InterruptedEpisode 73: Big Time Adulting with Caitlin Murray: Her Son’s Cancer Diagnosis & MotherhoodCaitlin is the creator and host of the Big Time Adulting podcast. SHE says she is a foul-mouthed mother of three, and one of her kids is a cancer survivor. Her narrative takes it deep with you on parenthood, adulthood, womanhood, and whatever other things end in the hood that you can think of to discuss. Her wish is that you FEEL deeply, PROVOKE your inner spirit, and LAUGH until a little pee comes out. Connect with Caitlin Murray: Instagram: @bigtimeadulting Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-time-adulting-podcast/id1593880783 Connect wit...2022-09-2248 minBig Time AdultingHealth Anxiety with Dr. KirrenIn this episode Caitlin interviews health anxiety expert, Dr. Kirren Schnack about her longtime struggle with health anxiety. Dr. Kirren discusses the origins of health anxeity, the symptoms of health anxiety, the types of treatments used and tips for parenting our kids should your own or their own health anxiety be causing issues. Dr. Kirren has a fantastic social media presence with highly relateable content for sufferers of health anxiety. Listen in today to let the damn healing begin and find her on Instagram @drkirren2022-08-0549 minBig Time AdultingInterview with LauraIn this episode Caitlin speaks with her Irish friend, Laura Farrington, who worked with her when they were wild and free in their 20's in NYC. Since then they have both been through many changes, some horrific and some wonderful. Join them as Laura talks about the grief of losing both her parents, one to suicide and one to cancer, as a young adult and how her career change and journey through becoming a mother herself has helped heal her. Find Laura on social media @meditatewithlaura2022-06-0843 minBig Time AdultingMom FriendsIn this episode, Caitlin discusses her mom-friend-making journey, the awkwardness of meeting new friends as an adult and her own mom's advice on how to make friends. 2022-05-2013 minBig Time AdultingJibber JabberJoin in on this mish mosh episode to hear about the ghost in my house named Phyllis, my experience with laser hair removal and my recent feelings on anxiety. Girl talk! 2022-03-2523 minBig Time AdultingInterview on Clean Beauty with Kathryn DickinsonIn this episode I interview Kathryn Dickinson, owner of AILLEA, clean beauty store. We take it deep on what beauty means for women, the history of wearing makeup and where are the lines between that and needles or surgery, if any, at the root of the matter. Join us for some light, yet deep thoughts as we dive into the topic of beauty and get some tips on the best clean beauty products to use. AILLEA on Instagram: @ailleabeauty AILLEA on the web: https://aillea.com/?sscid=11k6_sc1qg2022-03-1128 min
The Mom FeedBringing Humor to Motherhood & Finding Joy in Hard Times with Caitlin Murray of Big Time AdultingLife is admittedly heavy right now. If you're anything like me, you feel guilty enjoying your life all the while knowing how many people are suffering right now, particularly in Ukraine (though if you follow the news, you know that the hardships are unfortunately not reserved to just that country right now).Today on the show I'm joined by Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting. Caitlin is all about real, raw observations of motherhood, and she does so with a lot of humor. 3 years ago, Caitlin's eldest son, Callum, was diagnosed with cancer when he was just 3...2022-03-031h 09