By Kaitlyn Nilles
Did any of us really know what we signed up for before we had kids?
Kaitlyn didn’t and while she loves being a mom to her two daughters, before becoming a mom, she a
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Today, we're joined by Hannah Olson, who’s on a mission to redefine what it means to be a mother. Hannah sheds light on the distinction between motherhood as a relationship and caregiving as a role, advocating for a fairer distribution of caregiving responsibilities and the crucial need for societal support for mothers. Our conversation also explores how language shapes our perceptions of motherhood and emphasizes the value of prioritizing quality time and meaningful connections over routine caregiving tasks.
To connect with Hannah, follow her on Instagram @freckledhan and listen to her podcast here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hannah-olson0
Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn
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Hey Friends! Today we are chatting with Paige Turner who is a mom of four and content creator who talks about the often-overlooked topics of invisible labor and domestic work. In our conversation we explore the mental load that mothers carry, the inequities in domestic responsibilities within relationships, and the importance of communication and equity in partnerships.
To connect with Paige, you can follow her on Instagram @sheisapaigeturner and TikTok: @sheisapaigeturner
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Listen to her podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@onthesamepagewithabbyandpaige
Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn
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Ask and you shall receive! Cody is back on the podcast for a candid, off the cuff conversation about scheduling intimacy, what it means to live a balanced life, being intentional with our schedules for self care time and being completely exhausted after the kids go to bed.
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Hey friends! Today we are talking with my mom about her parenting journey through the 80’s and 90’s as a stay at home mom to six kids - yes I said six! We discuss things like how parenting has changed over the last 30 years, the unrealistic expectations placed on modern mothers, balancing family life and the impact on marriage after kids.
Thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast!
Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn
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Hey friends! Last week I posted a poll on Instagram wanting to know why you’re feeling so tired and overwhelmed as a parent. We go over the results, I read some verbatims and I share the overwhelming mental load that comes with parenting, the societal expectations placed on mothers, and the struggle to balance work and family life. This is another real and raw episode so get ready to hear how I feel about certain things, I truly do not hold back in this episode.
Thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast!
Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn
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Why is making mom friends so hard?! In this weeks solo episode we chat about it! I talk about my personale experience making mom friends, feeling isolated as a first time mom and practical tips on making mom friends, both in person and online.
Thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast!
Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn
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Hey friends! Welcome to this weeks episode! Today we are chatting with Tera Wages, the CEO of Connection Codes about the importance of emotional regulation, and the need for connection in parenting and marriage. We talk about why parents are really overwhelmed (hint: it’s not always our to-do list) and she shares a tool that will help you connect with your partner in as little as 4 minutes a day. I hope you enjoy this episode and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review!
You can download the Core Emotion Wheel for free here: https://www.connectioncodes.co/wheel
To learn more about connection codes, visit: https://www.connectioncodes.co/ or follow Connection Codes on Instagram @connectioncodes
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Today we are chatting about things we didn’t sign up for this week - particularly focusing on default parenting. I share some recent personal experiences with overwhelm, especially while managing sick kids and balancing work responsibilities. I also chat about the emotional toll of parenting, the struggle for equality in shared responsibilities, and the exhaustion that comes with daily life. I also chat about things I do when I am feeling particularly overwhelmed or honestly, kind of fed up with daily life including gratitude and journaling practicies - all with a healthy dose of rants!
Thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast!
Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn
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In this weeks episode, I share my thoughts about Secret Lives of Mormon Wives as an ExMormon living in Utah. We talk about the Utah culture, soda shops, “soaking”, and if Mormons really get laughing gas while getting Botox. I also give my opinion on each of the cast and and some key moments in the show. There might be some spoilers so if you haven’t watched or care, save this to listen to later!
I end with reading your submissions about things you didn’t sign up for this week.
Thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast!
Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn
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Hey friends! In today’s solo episode, we are going to chat about my personal experience with anxiety and stress as a parent! Yay! I deep dive into the recent report from the US Surgeon General on parental stress and share my personal feelings and thoughts about social media, the challenges of balancing work and parenting, the lack of affordable childcare, and more! I also give a first impression of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives as an exMormon living in Utah.
Link to the US Surgeon General’s Report on Parental Stress:
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/parents-under-pressure.pdf
Thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast!
Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Instagram @honestly.kaitlyn, TikTok: @honestly.kaitlyn and YouTube: @honestly.kaitlyn
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