Messy Genes
Two Sisters. Too opinionated. Zero Clue.
We’re Carly and Cindy, and we were raised to be obedient, modest, and quiet. Instead, we got divorced, left the church, and started a podcast. Messy Genes is where we unpack everything from religious deconstruction to dating after 7-20 years of marriage—with a lot of sarcasm, sister banter, and oversharing along the way.
If you've ever been labeled “too much,” “too loud,” or just plain “too messy,” you're in the right place. Grab a drink and join us as we laugh, rant, and unlearn the stuff we were told was sacred.
Messy Genes
Messy Moms: Not Your Mormon Motherhood Manual
In this episode of Messy Genes, we throw the Mormon motherhood manual straight into the fire. Carly and Cindy unpack the myths, pressure, and pedestal that shaped our parenting scripts—and how we’re unlearning it all. From "motherhood as divine destiny" to the shame-soaked standards of being the perfect mom, we’re talking about what it's like to parent after leaving high-demand religion. Expect raw stories, dark humor, and zero eternal consequences. If you're navigating deconstruction, post-Mormon life, or just trying to raise kids without losing your mind—this one's for you.