Episode 02 - The Things We Thought We Would Be Better At

Episode 02 - The Things We Thought We Would Be Better At

Author: Kate and Jenn February 5, 2026 Duration: 29:26
Send us Fan Mail 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 honest about the expectations we carried into motherhood — and the very real, very human ways they unraveled. We talk about guilt, grace, growth, and what it means to soften toward ourselves when parenting doesn’t look the way we imagined. If you’ve ever thought, “...

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.
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Episode 03 - The Mental Load Nobody Prepared Us For [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:38
Send us Fan Mail 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, wo…
Episode 01 - Welcome, Meet Kate + Jenn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:23
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Messy Minded Mama. In this first episode, we’re introducing ourselves — Kate and Jenn — and sharing a little about our lives as moms, the messy middle of motherhood, and the moments that led u…
Introducing Messy Minded Mama [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Messy Minded Mama! This is a space that feels more like a real conversation than a polished production. The kind you’d have with a trusted friend, coffee in hand, where nothing needs to be tie…