Real Messy Moms

Real Messy Moms

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Real Messy Moms episodes

  • Real Messy Pregnancies: Symptoms, Surprises & What No One Warns You About


    Pregnancy isn’t always glowing skin and cute bump pics… sometimes it’s chaos, confusion, and Googling symptoms at 2AM 🤍

    In this episode of Real Messy Moms, we’re diving into real messy pregnancies—the raw, unfiltered truth about what actually happens when you’re expecting. From first trimester struggles and intense pregnancy symptoms to emotional highs, hormone swings, and the moments no one warns you about, we’re sharing it all.

    We talk about:

    • The reality of early pregnancy (and why no one prepares you)

    • Unexpected symptoms and body changes

    • The mental load and emotional rollercoaster

    • What surprised us most about being pregnant

    • The difference between social media vs. real life pregnancy

    Whether you’re currently pregnant, trying to conceive, or just want to feel less alone in the chaos of motherhood—this episode is for you.

    Because let’s be honest… pregnancy can be beautiful, but it can also be really messy.

    29 min
  • Real Messy Solo Parenting: Doing It All Alone (And Barely Holding It Together)


    Solo parenting hits different.

    In this episode of Real Messy Moms, we’re getting real about what it’s like when you’re parenting solo—whether it’s for a few hours, a few days, or all the time. No tag team, no breaks, no backup… just you doing everything.

    From managing routines and meltdowns to carrying the full mental load of motherhood, we’re talking about the highs, the lows, and the moments where you wonder how you’re still standing.

    We get into:

    • What solo parenting actually looks like day-to-day

    • The mental, emotional, and physical load of doing it all

    • How to handle overwhelm when there’s no one to tap out with

    • Small things that make solo days easier

    • What solo parenting teaches you about yourself

    Whether you’re in a season of solo parenting or just have those days where it’s all on you, this episode will make you feel seen.

    Because doing it all alone? It’s powerful… but it can also be really messy.

    28 min
  • Real Messy Sick Kids: Surviving Fevers, Sleepless Nights & Mom Mode

    Nothing tests you quite like a sick kid.

    In this episode of Real Messy Moms, we’re talking about the chaos of sick kids—the sleepless nights, constant worry, and doing everything you can to comfort your little ones while running on empty.

    From fevers and common childhood illnesses to navigating doctor visits, missed routines, and the emotional toll it takes on moms, we’re sharing the real, unfiltered side of parenting when your kids aren’t feeling their best.

    We get into:

    • What it’s really like when your child is sick

    • How sickness affects your routine (and your sanity)

    • The mental load and anxiety that comes with it

    • Tips for getting through long nights and tough days

    • Why moms always end up in full survival mode

    Whether you’re in the thick of it or just coming out the other side, this episode will make you feel less alone in the mess.

    Because when kids get sick… everything gets messy.

    34 min
  • Real Messy Communities: Building Your Village Before & After Baby (What No One Tells You)


    They say “it takes a village”… but what happens when you have to build one from scratch?

    In this episode of Real Messy Moms, we’re talking all about real messy communities—what it actually looks like to build, lose, and reshape your support system through pregnancy and postpartum.

    From making mom friends to navigating changing friendships, showing up for yourself, and finding your people in a completely new season of life—we’re sharing the honest truth about community in motherhood.

    We get into:

    • How to build a support system before baby arrives

    • Why your friendships shift after becoming a mom

    • The reality of postpartum loneliness (and how to handle it)

    • Where and how to find your “mom village”

    • What we’ve learned about community the hard way

    Whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or deep in mom life, this episode will make you feel seen—and remind you that you’re not meant to do this alone.

    Because building a village? It’s beautiful… but it can also be really messy.

    32 min
  • Real Messy Friendships: Navigating Motherhood While Being a Good Friend - Episode 2

    In Episode 2 of Real Messy Moms, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked parts of motherhood—friendships. Because let’s be honest… making and maintaining friendships as a mom? It’s a whole new level of complicated.From drifting apart from pre-kid friendships to navigating mom cliques, canceled plans, and the struggle to find “your people,” this episode gets real about the emotional side of friendships in motherhood. We’re talking loneliness, comparison, unmet expectations—and also the magic of finding those ride-or-die mom friends who just get it.If you’ve ever felt like your friendships changed after having kids, struggled to make new mom friends, or wondered if it’s just you—you’re not alone.Tune in for honest conversations, relatable stories, and a reminder that friendship in motherhood might look different… but it still matters deeply.

    35 min
  • Real Messy Pilot: Connecting Moments & Memories As Mothers - Episode 1

    Welcome to the very first episode of Real Messy Moms—the podcast where motherhood gets real, raw, and a little bit chaotic. In this pilot episode, two moms dive headfirst into the unpredictable world of parenting, sharing honest stories about sleepless nights, mom guilt, endless to-do lists, and the beautiful mess in between.If you’ve ever wondered how to balance it all (or laughed at the idea of balance altogether), this episode is for you. From relatable parenting struggles to laugh-out-loud moments, Real Messy Moms creates a space where moms can feel seen, heard, and understood.Whether you’re a new mom, a seasoned parent, or somewhere in between, tune in for real conversations about motherhood, parenting tips, mental load, and surviving (and thriving) through the chaos.

    1 hr 3 min

About Real Messy Moms

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Real Messy Moms is a hilarious, unfiltered podcast by two moms who aren’t afraid to keep it real. From parenting fails and chaotic mornings, to relationships, mental load & everything in between, this comedy dives into the beautifully messy side of motherhood.