Messy Minded Mama
Hosted by two moms and mental health therapists, Kate and Jenn, this podcast is rooted in honest conversations about motherhood, mental health, and the messy middle so many of us live in.
Connect with us on Instagram: @messy.minded.mama
Email us: hello@messymindedmama.com
Episodes
13 episodes
Episode 12 - If I Could Do Early Motherhood Again...
If we could go back to early motherhood, we wouldn’t do more—we’d worry less. In this episode, we’re reflecting on what those early days really felt like… the pressure to get everything right, the constant questioning, and the...
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Episode 12
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30:07
Episode 11 - Midnight Madness: The Reality of Sleep with Kids
There’s nothing quite like finally getting into bed after a long day… only to hear, “Mom?” from down the hall.In this honest episode of Midnight Madness, we’re talking about the invisible night shift of motherhood—the wake-ups, ...
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Episode 11
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30:59
Episode 10 - What Our Kids Really Think About Us as Moms
We did something bold… and possibly a little risky.We invited our kids onto the podcast.No prep. No coaching. Just completely unfiltered honesty from the people who know us best—and aren’t afraid to call us out.In this epis...
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Episode 10
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25:02
Episode 09 - The Unsolicited Advice You Just Didn't Ask For
Something about becoming a mom seems to come with an open invitation for opinions… from everyone.In this episode, we’re diving into the unsolicited advice we never asked for—but somehow keep getting. From sleep and feeding opinions to co...
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Episode 9
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31:44
Episode 08 - Ambition After Motherhood: Are We Allowed to Want More?
What happens to ambition after becoming a mom?In this episode, we’re getting real about the tension so many mothers feel—but don’t always say out loud. The desire to be present with our families and still want more for ourselves...
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Episode 8
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36:39
Episode 07 - If Motherhood Had A Yelp Review
If motherhood had a Yelp page… we’d have a few things to say.In this episode of Messy Minded Mama, we rate different parts of motherhood like they’re businesses being reviewed online — school drop-off, sleep, marriage after kids, ...
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Episode 7
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32:27
Episode 06 - 9 Lives Before 9: Morning Madness
Mornings in motherhood can feel like living nine lives before 9am — getting kids ready, finding lost shoes, reheating the same cup of coffee three times, and somehow trying to take care of yourself too. In this episode, we’re...
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Episode 6
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39:58
Episode 05 - Who Am I Now?
Motherhood changes everything — including how we see ourselves. In this episode, we talk honestly about the quiet identity shift that happens after kids. The missing parts. The stretching. The grief no one names. And the truth that you haven’t ...
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Episode 5
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32:09
Episode 04 - Can We Talk About The Rage?
There are moments in motherhood when the anger surprises you.The snapping. The heat in your chest. The shame that follows.In this episode, we talk openly about mom rage aka the momster—what it is, where it comes from, and why ...
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Episode 4
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32:34
Episode 03 - The Mental Load Nobody Prepared Us For
No one really warns you about how loud your brain gets after becoming a parent. In this episode, we name the invisible mental and emotional load of motherhood — the constant scanning, decision-making, worry, guilt, and pressure that doesn’t tur...
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Episode 3
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30:38
Episode 02 - The Things We Thought We Would Be Better At
We all had a version of ourselves we thought we’d be better at before motherhood.Staying calm. Being patient. Keeping it together. Feeling confident in our choices.In this episode, we’re getting...
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Episode 2
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29:26