I Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlyn

<p>Did any of us <em>really</em> know what we signed up for before we had kids? </p><p><br></p><p>Kaitlyn didn’t and while she loves being a mom to her two daughters, before becoming a mom, she always imagined motherhood looking like a perfectly curated mom influencer account on Instagram. After her first daughter was born, she was hit with the reality that motherhood was nothing like it appeared. </p><p><br></p><p>Join us while Kaitlyn and her guests discuss the real and honest truth about motherhood that no one else likes to.</p><p><br></p><p>New episodes every Tuesday! </p><p><br></p><p><b>Follow Kaitlyn on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @honestly.kaitlyn</b></p><p><br></p>

Vacationing with Kids is not a Vacation and Therapy Session

In this solo episode, I chat about vacationing with kids and why I don’t consider it a vacation - it’s a memory-making trip! I also open up about taking a family trip with Cody, my ex-husband, and how separation and divorce is an emotional rollercoaster. 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!) ...

06-11
28:43

Trad Wives, Deep Diving into the Influencer World and Solving Her Great Grandmother’s Murder

Today we are chatting with Jo Piazza who is the author of THE BOOK OF THE SUMMER - The Sicilian Inheritance. In our chat, we talk about the difference between #tradwives and stay-at-home moms (spoiler - they aren’t the same thing), her podcast Under the Influence where she deep dives into the influencer world and her book The Sicilian Inheritance.You can follow Jo on Instagram at @jopiazzaauthor , listen to her podcasts, Under the Influence and The Sicilian Inheritance, and make sure to pick ...

06-04
43:44

Dating as a Single Mom with Melissa Ann Marie

Hey friends, today we are chatting with Melissa Ann Marie (@melissaannmariee) about dating as a single parent in your 30’s. Join us for this fun and candid conversation where we spill the tea about what it’s really like dating in your 30’s, what we don’t like about dating apps, red flags and a few bad dates we’ve both had.Melissa is a solo mom to her almost 13-year-old son and a full-time content creator and podcaster. You can follow Melissa on Instagram and TikTok and listen to her podc...

05-28
59:27

Put Your F*cking Phone Down, Kid Influencer Accounts, and Deciding On Having One Kid

Today we are chatting with Renee Reina from The Mom Room Podcast about parents being constantly connected to their phones, kid-focused influencer accounts, navigating social media, and the pressure society puts on parents to have more than one child. Buckle up because this is a jam-packed episode.You can follow Renee on Instagram and TikTok and listen to her podcast on Apple, Spotify and YouTube! Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more ev...

05-21
52:24

Double Standards in Parenthood

Have you ever been at the grocery store and your partner was told what an amazing father they were for simply parenting their child? Today we are chatting about it and all the double standards in parenthood! (try not to be triggered)!We also chatted about life updates including custody schedules and a couple of questions I received after leaving my corporate job. Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Inst...

05-14
28:05

All Moms Work! Stay at Home Mom Chat with Mary Hendricks

In this week’s episode, we are chatting with Mary Hendricks from the @theverymarylife where we dig into some of the challenges stay-at-home moms face. We chat about losing your identity after becoming a mom, the financial struggles that stay-at-home moms face, societal expectations, and the division of labor. You can follow Mary on Instagram and TikTok and listen to her podcast Picking Daisies: https://theverymarylife.com/podcastDon’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsig...

05-07
01:01:07

Quitting My Corporate Job and Starting a Small Business

I can’t believe I’m saying this but… I’m quitting my corporate job and pursuing entrepreneurship full-time. EK! In this episode I chat about my corporate background, how I decided to leave, my small business, and what I plan on doing after corporate life. Wish me luck! Go and connect with me on my small business Instagram @onyourwayco and browse my products at www.onyourwayco.comDon’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom li...

04-30
43:53

Growing and Monetizing on Social Media with Maddie Muhs

Have you ever wondered how you can grow your social media presence and make money? Well, I have quite the episode for you! Today I am chatting with content creator and social media agency owner, Maddie Muhs where we discuss our personal journey on social media, how we grew, and tips on working with brands, affiliate commissions, and more! We also get vulnerable and talk about how we deal with criticism online, judgment, and insecurities (hello imposter syndrome!). You can find Maddie on Insta...

04-23
01:07:38

Is 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.&nb...

04-16
29:04

Kick-Ass Step Mom with Jamie Scrimgeour

This week we are chatting with Jamie Scrimgeour who is the go-to stepmom for support and creator of the Kick Ass Step Mom program. In this episode, Jamie shares her journey as a stepmom, offers advice on navigating blended families, setting boundaries and mistakes stepmoms make in their relationships with their stepkids. You can connect with Jamie and join her community of stepmoms by visiting her website, listening to her podcast and connecting on Instagram and Facebook.www.jamiescrimge...

04-09
43:32

Just Chatting - Sleepovers, Swim Lessons and Screentime

Hey friends! Today we are chatting about spring break, sleepovers, swim lessons and screentime. Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!Want to feel comfy and stylish with zero effort or ta...

04-02
29:51

Let’s Not Compare Our Hards with Sam aka @mommy.realist

Samantha, aka @mommy.realist, who is the OG real mom on Instagram shares her experience as a stay-at-home mom to working mom and the challenges she faced finding her purpose and identity outside of motherhood. We discuss other topics such as the pressures social media puts on women to be a “perfect mom”, how we need to stop comparing our hards, how she navigates criticism online, balancing working in the medical field, mom life, running a small business, being a full-time content creator, and...

03-26
53:05

Mom Advice

In this solo episode, I share a few pieces of personal advice on various topics related to motherhood. I was inspired by the one and only Renee over at the Mom Room Podcast where she shared 39 Pieces of Advice for her 39th birthday (go and listen to her two-part series because she has some great advice as well).I also go on a rant about a viral video on TikTok from a mom who was shaming another mom at Costco for not leaving her child at home with their dad so she could eat her pizza in peace....

03-19
30:29

Finding Confidence After Divorce with Michelle Dempsey Multack

This week I am so excited to be talking to Michelle Dempsey Multack! If you don’t know who Michelle is, she is a certified divorce and co-parenting specialist, bestselling author, educator for divorce coaches, and podcast host of Moms Moving On. Her book and podcast helped me tremendously when I was navigating my divorce and I am so so thankful for the work she is doing in this space. In this episode, Michelle shares about how she found confidence and empowerment after her divorce and th...

03-12
42:04

My Experience as an Egg Donor

Hi friends! Welcome to a new solo episode of my podcast. This week I am chatting about my experience as an egg donor in my early 20’s! It’s been over 10 years so I kind of forgot I did this but someone asked if I would talk more in depth about my experience so here ya go! If you know someone who was a recipient of egg donation or is a fertility doctor, send me a DM. I would love to dig more into the conversation of infertility!Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignu...

03-05
20:30

Conscious Parenting 101 with Erin Morrison

On this week's episode, we are chatting with Erin Morrison, aka The Conscious Mom. If you’re anything like me and regularly lose your shit on your kids and want to find a more gentle, but effective way to parent your kids and self-regulate, you don’t want to miss this episode. Erin 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 maste...

02-27
21:25

Shootin’ the Shit with Annalee Grace

Hey friends! Today we are talking with Annalee Grace, who many of you probably already follow on Instagram and TikTok. Join us while we chat candidly about imposter syndrome, our birthing experiences, different challenges we experienced as moms, navigating friendships, and the purpose behind her brand Along the Waves!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 o...

02-20
48:04

How to Stay Organized using the Working Mom Happiness Method with Katy Blommer

Katy Blommer is the CEO and Founder of Women’s Best Life University and a Vice President at a large financial institution where she leads and manages large global teams. She is the creator of the Working Mom Happiness Method and a recipient of Utah Business’s 30 Women to Watch in 2023. She is pretty much the gold standard for working moms - no big deal!Join us while we discuss Katy’s journey to finding balance in her life as a busy working mom with a demanding career, how to avoid burnout and...

02-13
42:05

Balancing a Career and Motherhood with Sarah Steele

Sarah Steele aka, thecorporatemama, is joining us on the podcast to talk about her thoughts on balancing motherhood, prioritizing what’s important, mom guilt, and her experience as a newly single mom! Sarah gives a lot of great advice in this episode so grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the episode! Resources for moms who are trying to find work:https://www.themomproject.com/Join a community of ambitious women leaning into family life: https://www.motheruntitled.com/Follow Sara...

02-06
47:17

Bonus Episode: Life Update! Talking about Mental Health and Returning to Work

Hi friends! I wanted to release a bonus episode this week talking about a leave of absence I recently took from my corporate job as well as mental health.Just a reminder that it’s okay to not be okay and to seek support when you need it. Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it ...

02-01
22:18

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