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Hey there! We’re Caitlin and Jenny (she/her). We host How to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GK, AKA the CK & GK Podcast. Our show is dedicated to any mom who's ever looked around and thought, "I need an adultier-adult than me to handle this."
We're moms just like you, navigating the everyday chaos and unexpected surprises. We bring a relatable and humorous perspective to parenting, drawing on our own experiences and sharing honest, practical advice you can actually use in your own life.
We aim to create a supportive and entertaining space where listeners can learn, laugh, and connect with other adults who are just trying to figure it all out. By offering relatable stories, expert advice, and a healthy dose of humor, we hope to empower listeners to embrace the ups and downs of adulthood with confidence and a positive attitude.
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Caitlin and Jenny are based in Austin, Texas. They're both married to cool people and parents to cool kids. Caitlin is a former middle school teacher and Jenny is a middle school assistant principal. They're besties who love to laugh.
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Send us a Text! It's October, and you're trying to find Halloween movies that won't bore you to tears or traumatize your kids. Every family has different thresholds for "too scary," and you're looking for that sweet spot between cozy and creepy. We've done the work for you—breaking down Halloween movies by age group, sharing our childhood scares (E.T.’s fingers, anyone?), and giving you permission to skip the ones that don't work for your family. Stop scrolling through streaming services hopi...
Send us a Text! A curated guide to ADHD creators who actually help, from parenting and relationships to practical home care Social media is full of ADHD content, but which creators actually know what they're talking about? We're sharing the accounts that helped us get diagnosed, parent with more calm, and build systems that work when your energy is nonexistent. From compassionate home care to relationships and nutrition, these are the voices that actually move the needle. Stop drowning in A...
Send us a Text! Your ADHD medication works perfectly one week, then feels like sugar pills the next. Before you blame your pharmacy or your brain, here's what's actually happening: your hormones are messing with your medication's "Wi-Fi signal." When estrogen drops—during your luteal phase, period, postpartum, or perimenopause—your meds can't connect the way they should. It's not you. It's chemistry. Stop wondering why your ADHD meds feel inconsistent—hit subscribe and get cycle-aware medicat...
Send us a Text! You were fine until middle school, then everything fell apart. Your postpartum brain fog felt different than "new mom tired." Your 40s hit and suddenly you can't remember words mid-sentence. What if these aren't three separate problems? What if it's all your ADHD brain responding to major hormonal shifts—and nobody told you that was a thing? Stop wondering why your ADHD feels different at different life stages—hit subscribe and learn how puberty, pregnancy, and menopause unmas...
Send us a Text! Ever notice that your ADHD medication might as well be a Tic-Tac right before your period? Or that some weeks your brain feels sharp while others feel like you're thinking through fog? Here's the thing: it's not in your head. Your hormones are literally messing with your ADHD brain, and not enough people are talking about it. Stop wondering why your ADHD feels like a moving target—hit subscribe to hear how your hormones affect your brain chemistry, symptoms, and medication eff...
Send us a Text! "There's too much that will make you upset to not start taking action." - Caitlin In the wake of recent tragedies at Annunciation Church and Catholic School in Minneapolis and Evergreen High School in Colorado, we're bringing back an episode that feels heartbreakingly relevant. If you're feeling helpless and angry right now, you're not alone. But we know the women who listen to this show don't stay helpless for long. They’re women of action. This episode, originally from April...
Send us a Text! That sinking feeling when you realize you've been paying for three different—and overlapping—streaming services you don’t use? Or when you're staring at a pile of unopened bills wondering how adulting got so complicated? If you have ADHD, money management isn't just challenging—it's playing financial whack-a-mole with a brain that's working against you. Stop letting your ADHD brain sabotage your financial goals—hit subscribe and learn money management strategies that actually ...
Send us a Text! Ever notice how traditional self-care advice makes you want to scream? Those peaceful meditation sessions and serene bubble baths that work for everyone else feel like torture for your constantly-moving ADHD brain. Turns out, our brains need something completely different—and we've got seven research-backed strategies that actually work. Click here for links to all sources and mentions in this week’s blog post.Subscribe to our newsletter!— Who Should Listen This episode is for...
Send us a Text! You know that voice in your head that whispers "everyone else has it figured out" while you're standing in some big box store with your keys in one hand, searching for a shopping list you can't find, wondering how you ended up in the home dècor aisle when you came for toilet paper? We're talking about ADHD shame—where it comes from, why it sticks around, and how to finally tell that voice to shut up. Get the full list of sources and even more content from this episode’s blog p...
Send us a Text! Ever found yourself holding a peanut butter spoon in your bathroom with absolutely no memory of why you’re there or what you’re doing? Welcome to parenting with ADHD, where working memory glitches meet kid interruptions, and somehow you're still expected to keep tiny humans alive and thriving. We're diving into the real challenges ADHD parents face and sharing the hacks that actually work. Get the full list of sources and even more content from this episode’s blog post.Subscri...
Send us a Text! Parenting a neurospicy kid is a special type of challenge. Former teacher Caitlin and ADHD mom Ariella share real strategies for the trenches (because ‘just listen OMG’ isn’t working). BTW: Your kid isn’t giving you a hard time—they’re having a hard time. And you? You’re doing better than you think. This episode’s blog post (+ Sources & Mentions)Subscribe to our newsletter!Our ADHD Playlist on Spotify— Who Should Listen Parents who’ve googled “why does my ADHD kid argue ab...
Send us a Text! Ever stand in front of an open fridge for 3 minutes, then eat a fistful of shredded cheese like a goblin? Asking for a friend. This week, we’re serving up real ADHD nutrition hacks (no kale… unless that’s your thing). Get even more content from this episode’s blog post, linked here.Subscribe to our newsletter!— Who Should Listen ADHDers who’ve ever meal-planned on Sunday and eaten cereal for dinner by Tuesday.Parents of neurospicy kids who survive on the same 3 foods.Anyone wh...
Send us a Text! Ever hyperfocus through breakfast and lunch, then inhale an entire bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos at 3 PM? Same. ADHDers Caitlin and Ariella Monti break down why ADHD brains treat food like a dopamine slot machine—and how to stop the guilt spiral. Get even more content from this episode’s blog post, linked here.Subscribe to our newsletter!— Who Should Listen Moms who’ve eaten "just one more cookie" 7 timesADHDers whose fridges grow science experimentsAnyone who’s cried after forge...
Send us a Text! Back-to-school season is nearly here, and former teachers Caitlin & Jenny are begging you: Don’t be the parent who shows up hoping for a conference at dismissal or CCs the principal ‘just to be safe.’ This CK & GK classic is a hilarious (but brutally honest) guide that reveals the unwritten rules of teacher etiquette—so you can avoid becoming a teachers’ lounge horror story. Get even more content from this episode’s blog post here.Subscribe to our newsletter!— Who Shou...
Send us a Text! Ever stare at a blank page, willing your ADHD brain to just create already, only to end up deep-diving into crow memes instead? This episode’s for you. Caitlin and guest co-host Ariella Monti (author, fellow late-diagnosed ADHDer, and mom of an ADHD son) share hilarious, real-world strategies to unstick your creativity—without guilt-tripping yourself into oblivion. Get even more content from this episode’s blog post here.Subscribe to our newsletter!— Who Should Listen Mo...
Send us a Text! Why do ADHD moms go from talking about birds to debating Chris Evans’ best role in 2.5 seconds? Surprise—it’s not distraction (okay, not just distraction)—it’s your creative superpower. Here’s how ADHD brains are wired for next-level creativity (and how to harness it). Get even more content from this episode’s blog post, here.Subscribe to our newsletter!— Who Should Listen Moms who’ve been called “too much” for seeing connections no one else does.ADHDers who hyperfocus on Pint...
Send us a Text! When ADHD emotions hit, ‘just breathe’ doesn’t cut it. Here’s neurologically-backed first aid for meltdowns—no toxic positivity, just tools that actually work when you’re spiraling. Get even more content from this episode’s blog post here.Subscribe to our newsletter!Homework: Pick one tool from the episode to pair with your biggest trigger this week—then DM us your win (or fail!). As always, no judgment.— Who Should Listen Moms who’ve cried in the pantry after snapping at thei...
Send us a Text! Your ADHD brain isn’t ‘too sensitive’—it’s wired for emotional whiplash. Here’s why (and how to survive it)! Get even more content from this episode’s blog post, here.Subscribe to our newsletter!— Who Should Listen Moms who can’t hear one more noise without losing it.Women labeled “dramatic” for intense emotional reactions.Anyone whose RSD (Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria) turns a thumbs-up reaction into “they hate me.”— What You Get In This Episode The science behind ADHD emo...
Send us a Text! Jenny spent our entire girls’ trip stealing my travel hacks—from a $11 life-changing wrap to the ADHD-friendly ‘Caboodle’ that organizes my chaos. Here’s the full list of affordable, mom-tested essentials that made her say ‘I need that!’ (and the epic curb-fail that made vendors gasp). Subscribe to our newsletter!— Who Should Listen Moms who overpack but still forget everything.ADHD travelers who need systems that actually work.Anyone who’s ever been jealous of a friend’s carr...
Send us a Text! Ever feel like you’re faking it just to survive motherhood/adulthood? Spoiler: It’s not impostor syndrome—it’s ADHD masking. Learn how to ditch the exhausting act without setting your life on fire. Get even more content from this episode’s blog post, here.Subscribe to our newsletter!— Who Should Listen Moms who feel like they’re pretending to function while drowning in chaos.Women who downplay their struggles because “we’re all tired.”Anyone who’s been called “too much” or “sc...
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