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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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It's A Circus - Unfiltered stories of motherhood, identity, and the art of self care
Mother’s Day 2026 Special with my hubs, Dmitri
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On a Mother’s Day special of It’s a Circus Podcast, host Elsa is joined by her husband Dimitri to reflect on the past year of parenting their two young boys and navigating constant change. Elsa shares that she’s grown more confident by surrendering control, focusing on being present, and lowering expectations instead of chasing perfection influenced by social media or others’ standards. They discuss how hearing guests’ stories on the podcast brought hope and reminded Elsa she isn’t alone, even while caring for kids and building her work—including opening a physical studio space for in-person podcast filming and beauty edits. Elsa emphasizes that when parents feel overwhelmed or lost, the first step is asking for help without shame, protecting wellbeing, and taking needed rest and space. Looking ahead, she hopes for more family peace and continued support of their kids’ interests.
00:00 Welcome to the Circus
00:22 Mothers Day Special With Dimitri
01:15 Life With Two Wild Boys
02:45 One Year Later Confidence Shift
04:05 Podcast Wins And Studio Build
06:50 Finding Momentum Through Stories
11:15 Showing Up When Empty
12:19 Radical Presence And Lower Expectations
14:46 Escaping Comparison Culture
15:21 Pressure and Expectations
16:37 Simple Plans for Kids
17:18 Ditching Anxiety Triggers
18:12 Immigrant Parent Perspectives
19:53 Finding Yourself Again
20:50 Ask for Help and Rest
24:51 Guilt and Self Care
26:55 One Year Vision
28:49 Podcast Wrap and Farewell
29:42 Final Encouragement Outro
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