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The M Take051: Taking on motherhood without the filter (with Kaitlyn Nilles)It’s time to take on motherhood - without the filter. This week, Mel & Michelle sit down with Kaitlyn Nilles (@honestly.kaitlyn) for a raw and relatable chat about all things motherhood. We double click on the mental load, the never-ending rush, and the balance (or lack thereof) between personal and professional life.Mel, Michelle, & Kaitlyn dive into what being a “good mom” really means, why giving 100% looks different every day, and how to meet yourself where you are. If you’ve ever felt the weight of motherhood or just needed a moment to feel seen, this honest a...2025-04-0850 min
The Paula Faris ShowDating as a Single Mom with @Honestly.Kaitlyn’s Kaitlyn NillesLove isn’t enough -- especially when you have kids.Love doesn’t pay the bills or pick up the domestic load at home. And often, that lack of connection (it’s never just one thing) leads to the eventual breakdown of a relationship. @Honestly.Kaitlyn’s Kaitlyn Nilles says it was a myriad of issues that led to her divorce and life as a single mom of two young children. Now, Kaitlyn is opening up about what it’s been like t...2025-02-1145 min
Picking DaisiesThe Many Hats of Mom: Balancing Work, Family, and Passion with Kaitlyn NillesIn this heartfelt and honest conversation, Mary Hendricks is joined by Kaitlyn Nilles to unpack the multifaceted roles of motherhood and the challenges of balancing work, family, and personal growth. Together, they explore the transition from corporate jobs to content creation, shedding light on the financial, emotional, and societal pressures moms face every day.The discussion emphasizes the value of all forms of motherhood—whether working outside the home, staying at home, or navigating entrepreneurship. Kaitlyn shares her journey as a single parent, highlighting the importance of quality time over quantity with kids and the need for se...2025-01-1456 min
I Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynNot Goodbye & First Kid Free VacationIn 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...2024-11-2659 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynRedefining Motherhood with Hannah OlsonToday, 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.co...2024-11-191h 07I Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynThe Mental Load and Creating Equity with Paige TurnerHey 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: @sheisapaigeturnerFairPlay Tasks Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CwAQsKqDQn5djD_nSo8yriKf4NUWYEg6lJ0uGqTClCw/edit?usp=sharingListen to her p...2024-11-1248 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynScheduling Intimacy, Burnout and Work/Life BalanceAsk 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 epi...2024-11-0550 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynParenting in the 80's and 90's - Interview with My MomHey 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...2024-10-2956 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynReal Talk: Tired and OverwhelmedHey 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 epi...2024-10-2235 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynWhy Is Making Mom Friends So Hard?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: @hon...2024-10-1527 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynConnecting with Your Partner in 4 MinutesHey 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...2024-10-0847 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynI Didn't Sign Up For Being The Default ParentToday 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...2024-10-0128 min
Big Opinions PodcastBig Opinion: Pumpkin Spice Can go to HellWelcome back to another episode of Big Opinions podcast, the show that has officially taken a stance on PUMPKIN SPICE.In this episode, Mackenzie opens her arms wide for a new special guest, Kaitlyn Nilles! Kaitlyn is a mom and content creator from Utah, who shares her refreshingly honest takes on motherhood, life and relationships on her own podcast, "I Didn't Sign Up For This" and her Instagram and TikTok channels (you can find her at @honestly.kaitlyn).The two gals dive headfirst into The Secret Lives of Mormon Lives, soda shops, and get a...2024-09-2749 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynAn ExMormon’s Take on "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"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...2024-09-2445 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynParenting is Completely OverwhelmingHey 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/s...2024-09-1742 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynFinding Joy While Doing Less with Christine LandisChristine 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:h...2024-09-1049 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynBack to School Rants and More Babies? 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 ...2024-09-0338 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynIndependent Play and Toy Rotation TipsToday 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 tip...2024-08-271h 00I Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynSecret Lives of Mormon Wives, Dating after Kids and Sex!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 w...2024-08-2037 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynRecovering from Burnout and her Sobriety Journey as a Type A PersonalityAbby 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: @itsabbycalabreseGet a FR...2024-08-131h 00I Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynQ&A with Cody Q&A with My Ex-Husband/Boyfriend or Whatever the F**k You Want to Call HimYou 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 r...2024-08-0643 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynHorrible Threes and What’s up with Kids Birthday Parties? 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: @ho...2024-07-3024 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynDebriefing our Two-Week “Memory Making" Trip with KidsIt’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 podcas...2024-07-2354 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynTeaching Your Kids about Money and How to Start Saving for RetirementToday 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 w...2024-07-1652 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynThe Dangers of Screentime, Social Media and Smartphones with Tessa StuckeyToday 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.loo...2024-07-021h 03I Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynWhat’s Harder? Going from 0-1 or 1-2 Kids? & Birth Story!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...2024-06-2542 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynUncoupling and Co-Parenting Peacefully with Meg CampbellThis 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/...2024-06-181h 08I Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynVacationing with Kids is not a Vacation and Therapy SessionIn 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. If you’re planning a vacation to St. George, Utah and want to stay at a beautiful home with soft white sand and a lagoon, you can get 15% off your stay at @thebeachfronthome with code KAITLYN15% (make sure to use the % in the code!) Don’t forget to follow...2024-06-1128 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynTrad Wives, Deep Diving into the Influencer World and Solving Her Great Grandmother’s MurderToday 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 cl...2024-06-0443 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynDating as a Single Mom with Melissa Ann MarieHey 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: http...2024-05-2859 min
The Mom Room"Balancing" It All: Single-Motherhood, Co-Parenting, & Working Full Time, with Kaitlyn NillesEP402. Kaitlyn Nilles aka @honestly.kaitlyn is a single mom of two who shares the real and raw realities of being a mom online. In this episode, Renee and Kaitlyn chat divorce, being a working mom, mom guilt, and more!RENEE REINAwww.themomroom.comInstagram: @themomroompodcast | @thereneereinaTikTok: @thereneereinaFacebook CommunityYoutube: Renee Reina- The Mom Room PodcastKAITLYN NILLES: @honestly.kaitlynSPONSORS:Little Spoon Claritin Lolavie 2024-05-2148 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynPut Your F*cking Phone Down, Kid Influencer Accounts, and Deciding On Having One KidToday 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.kai...2024-05-2152 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynDouble Standards in ParenthoodHave 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 I...2024-05-1428 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynAll Moms Work! Stay at Home Mom Chat with Mary HendricksIn 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/podcastDon’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 Y...2024-05-071h 01I Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynQuitting My Corporate Job and Starting a Small BusinessI 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.comDon’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, Tik...2024-04-3043 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynGrowing and Monetizing on Social Media with Maddie MuhsHave 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!). You can find Maddie on Instagram where she shares real-life, mom humor on her personal account, @maddiethemomma, and her...2024-04-231h 07I Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynIs it ADHD or Anxiety?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 t...2024-04-1629 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynKick-Ass Step Mom with Jamie ScrimgeourThis 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.comwww.jamiescrimgeour.com/podcast www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour...2024-04-0943 min
The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast221: Divorce, Grief, Co-Parenting + Happiness As A Single Mom with Kaitlyn NillesIn this week's episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast Jamie interviews Kaitlyn Nilles of Honesty Kaitlyn. Jamie and Kaitlyn dive into her divorce, her new co-parenting relationship, her commitment to remaining friends with her co-parent, and the power of language in referring to the ex. We also talk about how Kaitlyn’s experience as a child of divorce has influenced how she co-parents with her former husband, how they navigated their separation and so much more... WANT MORE FROM JAMIE? Check out her website Follow along on Instagram Follow alon...2024-04-0849 min
Moms of the NightDear Mama, You Will Get Through This (Kaitlyn Nilles)Dear Mama Monologues are special clips we pull from each episode, filled with an encouraging message from our guest to you. They are released as a bonus mini-sode each week so you have a place you can quickly access words to get you through those tough motherhood moments.Listen to my full conversation with Kaitlyn in Episode 15 of Moms of the Night PodcastKaitlyn is a single mom of two who shares the real and raw realities of being a mom. She focuses her content on helping moms be the best version of themselves and...2024-04-0800 minMoms of the Night15. Navigating Divorce and Being A Single Mom with Kaitlyn NillesOn today's episode, I am joined by Kaitlyn Nilles, who shares her honest story of separation, divorce, co-parenting and more. As a single parent and child of divorce, Kaitlyn shares her personal experience navigating the tough realities that come with separation, as well as ways that she has cared for herself and her children throughout the journey. While I do not personally relate to being a single parent, I share how I have encountered divorce within my own family, and we discuss the ways that families can take shape in the aftermath of divorce and the importance o...2024-04-0451 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynJust Chatting - Sleepovers, Swim Lessons and ScreentimeHey 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!Want to feel comfy and stylish with minimal effort? Enjoy 15% off On Your Way products with code: PODCAST15 by sho...2024-04-0229 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynLet’s Not Compare Our Hards with Sam aka @mommy.realistSamantha, 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 tra...2024-03-2653 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynMom AdviceIn 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...2024-03-1930 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynFinding Confidence After Divorce with Michelle Dempsey MultackThis 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...2024-03-1242 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynMy Experience as an Egg DonorHi 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 pod...2024-03-0520 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynConscious Parenting 101 with Erin MorrisonOn 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 provides insights on regulating emotions as a parent, repairing relationships after losing control, and handling challenging situations in public.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. Shefa...2024-02-2721 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynShootin’ the Shit with Annalee GraceHey 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!You can follow Annalee on Instagram @annalee15 and TikTok @annleegrace15 and go check out her brand, Along the Waves https://alongthewaves.comDon’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.ka...2024-02-2048 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynHow to Stay Organized using the Working Mom Happiness Method with Katy BlommerKaty 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.2024-02-1342 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynBalancing a Career and Motherhood with Sarah SteeleSarah 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 @thecorporatemama2024-02-0647 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynBonus Episode: Life Update! Talking about Mental Health and Returning to WorkHi 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 revie...2024-02-0122 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynThe Domestic, Mental, and Emotional Load with Zach WatsonToday 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: @zachthinkshareApply for a Relationship Goals...2024-01-3054 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynPostpartum Unfiltered: Postpartum Anxiety, Transitioning from One to Two Kids and Maternity Leave with Lina ForrestalLina 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 In...2024-01-2353 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynJust a Casual Chat with My ExTrigger 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: 1-800-799-7233Suicide Help Line: 988On 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 reg...2024-01-1634 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynSo... I’m DivorcedKaitlyn 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: Codependent No MoreThis Is How Your Marriage EndsWhy Can’t I LeaveMom’s Moving OnChildren’s Books on Divorce2024-01-1629 minI Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlynThe One Where Kaitlyn Starts a PodcastKaitlyn 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!Want to feel comfy and stylish with minimal effort? Enjoy 15% off On Your Way products with co...2024-01-1505 min