It's A Circus - Unfiltered stories of motherhood, identity, and the art of self care

Unfiltered stories of motherhood, identity, and the art of self-care.

Hosted by Elsa Marit, It’s a Circus pulls back the curtain on the beautiful chaos of parenting. Through raw conversations with mothers, entrepreneurs, and women of all walks, the show explores what it really means to raise kids while holding onto yourself.

Each episode is part confession, part community — reminding you that you’re not alone in the madness. From the heartbreak and humor of matrescence to the little rituals that keep us sane, this podcast is equal parts relatable, vulnerable, and empowering.

✨ Motherhood may be a circus, but here you’ll find clarity, connection, and the confidence to step back into your own spotlight.

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Hopeful and Honest in Motherhood with Kate

March 11, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 19

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Host Elsa introduces a candid “It’s a Circus” conversation with her friend Kate, a mom of four and realtor, about the realities of parenting, identity, and self-care. Kate shares her family story with husband Ryan, including mostly easy first pregnancy, harder later pregnancies, and the shock of an unplanned fourth baby after a delayed vasectomy, plus the strain of having four kids six-and-under. She describes moving from Philadelphia to Sarasota at 30 weeks pregnant for family support, living with her parents during a delayed home build, and surviving a newborn’s nightly “witching hour.” Kate reflects on work as an escape, quitting during COVID stress, starting “rage runs,” and later finding flexible balance through real estate. She also discusses postpartum anxiety, starting Lexapro, needing time away, and the importance of an equal, involved partner and supportive family.

00:00 Stay At Home Queens

00:10 Welcome To The Circus

00:33 Meet Kate Mom Of Four

02:19 First Baby And Early Memories

06:15 Pregnancy Highs And Lows

07:47 Fast Food And Feeling Sick

09:57 Two Under Two Reality

12:16 Surprise Fourth Baby

15:13 New Years Pregnancy Reveal

18:58 Overwhelm And Regret

22:18 Unexpected Big Brother Gift

24:40 Marriage Pact For Survival

26:50 COVID Quit And Need Help

28:15 Moving To Florida Fast

31:18 Thirty Weeks New Doctor

32:59 Living With Parents Chaos

35:54 Kids Adjust To New Baby

37:57 One To Two Was Hardest

43:14 Favorite Age Three

45:24 Career Before Stay Home

46:08 Back to Work Reality

48:19 Moving and Baby Two

49:56 Work as Identity

51:15 Daycare Costs Debate

52:52 COVID Career Breaking Point

54:51 Rage Runs and Me Time

57:58 Kids Growing Up Phase

01:02:37 Real Estate Reset

01:09:43 Girl Mom vs Boy Mom

01:14:05 Postpartum Anxiety Help

01:25:01 Meds and Mom Guilt

01:27:31 Co-Parenting Standards

01:32:52 Podcast Farewell

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