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Bronze Medal Moms
Bronze Medal Moms is the podcast for women who are done chasing perfection and ready to embrace the beautifully messy reality of motherhood.
Hosted by Amy Welch and Amanda Grubb, two longtime friends and moms who are just trying to keep the wheels on the bus (literally and figuratively), this show is a celebration of the parents who show up late, forget picture day, serve cereal for dinner—and still love their kids like crazy.
Through honest conversations, hilarious confessions, and the occasional “oops,” Bronze Medal Moms reminds you that you don’t have to win gold to be doing a great job.
If you’ve ever felt like the only mom not crushing a Pinterest-worthy routine, this space is for you.
Because good enough is good enough. And bronze? Still a medal.
Want to connect with us? https://bronzemedalmoms.com/
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Bronze Medal Moms
Episode 32: Santa, the Elf and the Holiday Magic Moms Create
Episode 32: Santa, Elves, & the Holiday Magic Moms Create (Even When We're Exhausted)
⚠️ WARNING: Do not listen to this episode with tiny, curious, holiday-magic-loving ears around. Grab headphones, hide in the pantry, or blast Kidz Bop in the next room. You’ve been warned.
This week, Amy & Amanda dive into the chaos, comedy, and pure exhaustion behind two December heavy-hitters: Santa and Elf on the Shelf. From the emotional labor moms carry to the rituals we create, reinvent, or accidentally sabotage — this episode is equal parts nostalgic, chaotic, and deeply relatable.
Inside this episode:
🎅 Santa Memories We’ll Never Forget
• The purple phone that kept belief alive through 6th grade
• Why you should never see Santa after buying gifts
• Amazon box fails, mismatched wrapping paper, and Christmas Eve panic-wrapping
🧝 Elf on the Shelf: Love, Hate, & Survival
• Why some moms adore it and others reject it on sight
• The 3-elf hack that might change your life
• Easy, low-effort ideas that still feel magical
• How to plan elf nights in your phone to avoid 2 a.m. panic attacks
• Why “DON’T READ THE BOOK” might be the best parenting advice we ever give
✨ The Real Heart of the Episode:
Moms often sprint through December trying to make magic. But your kids don’t need perfect Pinterest moments — they need you. Cozy moments, laughter, lights, togetherness, and the feeling that you cared.
Holiday magic does NOT require martyrdom.
And bronze? Bronze is still a dang medal.
✨ Links & Resources
🛒 Bronze Medal Moms Merch Store:
👉 https://bronze-medal-moms.printify.me/
🌐 Bronze Medal Moms Website:
👉 https://www.bronzemedalmoms.com
📘 Holiday Survival Guide + Freebies:
👉 https://www.bronzemedalmoms.com (Send us an email for the download)
📩 Contact Us:
We love hearing from you! Share your stories, confessions, or just say hi on Instagram @bronzemedalmoms or email us at bronzemedalmoms@gmail.com
