Messy Minded Mama

Messy Minded Mama

Author: Kate and Jenn Language: English Episodes: 23
Ever feel like you're trying to balance a dozen spinning plates while walking through a fog? You're not alone. Messy Minded Mama is that candid, deep-breath conversation you need, hosted by Kate and Jenn, who navigate the same daily chaos as you-except they're also mental health therapists. This podcast digs into the real, unvarnished experience of parenting, where questions about kids' development, family dynamics, and your own mental well-being collide with the need to maybe, just maybe, find a moment for your own health and fitness. Forget perfect Instagram squares; here, the focus is on the "messy middle," that space between the ideal and the reality where most of us actually live. Each episode feels like a chat with insightful friends who get it, blending professional perspective with personal empathy. You'll hear honest talk about anxiety, setting boundaries, keeping a family connected, and navigating guilt without letting it steer the ship. It’s a resource for anyone who wants to parent with more intention and less burnout, understanding that caring for your mind is as crucial as caring for everyone else. Tune in for a genuine, supportive take on making it all work, even when it feels like it’s all falling apart.
Episodes
Episode 22 - Resilient, But at What Cost? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:15
Send us Fan Mail Moms are resilient. We hear it all the time. But what if we've gotten so good at being resilient that we've forgotten to ask what that resilience is costing us? In this episode, we have an honest convers…
Episode 21 - August Reset: Holding On, Letting Go & Starting Fresh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:32
Send us Fan Mail Summer somehow flies by... and August has a way of bringing all the feelings. In this episode of Messy Minded Mama, we're reflecting on the highs and lows of summer, and talking honestly about the emotio…
Episode 20 - Finding Your Mom Village [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:41
Send us Fan Mail Real Moms. Real Stories. What if the biggest difference in your motherhood journey wasn't your baby... but your village? In this episode of Messy Minded Mama, Jenn sits down with Alyssa, a mom of two, to…
Episode 19 - Can We Talk About The Rage... Again?! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:07
Send us Fan Mail After the response to our first episode on mom rage, we knew we needed to continue the conversation. In this episode, we're going deeper—not just into the moments of yelling or losing our patience, but i…
Episode 17 - Marriage After Kids: Real Talk with Our Husbands (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:31
Send us Fan Mail Marriage after kids changes everything—and yet, somehow, the heart of a strong marriage remains the same. In this special episode, Jenn is joined by her husband, Tyler, for an honest conversation about w…
Episode 16 - Summer Reset: Prepare Now, Thank Yourself Later [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:39
Send us Fan Mail We're back! 🎙️ After an accidental summer break before summer even started, we're catching up on all the end-of-school chaos, spirit weeks, graduations, and the inevitable round of sickness that seemed d…
Episode 15 - Nourishing Moms: Real-Life Nutrition Without the Pressure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:46
Send us Fan Mail Motherhood can make nutrition feel overwhelming, exhausting, and honestly… impossible some days. Between feeding kids, managing the mental load, and surviving on coffee and leftover snacks, many moms end…
Episode 14 - The Women Who Raised Us [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:06
Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode is a special one. 💛 In honor of Mother’s Day and Maternal Mental Health Month, we sat down with our moms for a conversation about motherhood across generations—the things that have ch…