Hot Mess, Cold Brew

Michelle Caron and Shay Yufa-Laserson
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Hot Mess, Cold Brew is the no-filter parenting podcast for moms and dads who are done pretending. Hosted by Michelle (mom of 4) and Shay (dad of 2), this is your weekly dose of brutally honest conversations from both the mom trenches and the dad side of the battlefield. We talk mess, mental health, meltdowns (yours and theirs), and everything else no one wants to admit. It’s funny, unfiltered, and deeply relatable because perfect parenting is a lie and we are calling BS together. New episodes drop every week. Bring your coffee or your wine. We don’t judge.

Episodes

  1. Mental Load: The Sequel No One Asked For - EP10

    3D AGO

    Mental Load: The Sequel No One Asked For - EP10

    Invisible labor, mental juggling, and why your partner doesn’t know where the kid’s socks are.

    30 min
  2. Is This Normal or Should We Google It? - EP09

    FEB 5

    Is This Normal or Should We Google It? - EP09

    WebMD spirals and all the weird stuff kids say, do, or poop out that makes us question everything. -- Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please don't forget to rate us.

    33 min
  3. I Miss Who I Was Before Kids (And That’s Okay) - EP08

    JAN 28

    I Miss Who I Was Before Kids (And That’s Okay) - EP08

    In this raw and honest episode, Michelle and Shay open up about something most parents feel—but rarely say out loud: “I miss who I was before kids.” From the identity loss that hits hard after becoming a parent to the pressure to "bounce back," they explore the grief, guilt, and slow process of rediscovering who you are beyond diapers, dinner duty, and constant demands. If you've ever caught yourself missing the you who had hobbies, free time, or a full night’s sleep—this one’s for you. 💬 Real talk about: Why it’s okay to grieve your pre-parent self The myth of “going back to normal” Guilt, growth, and giving yourself permission to want more How to rediscover joy, purpose, and identity—one small step at a time Because missing who you were doesn’t make you ungrateful—it makes you human. -- Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please don't forget to rate us.

    36 min
  4. The Party My Kid Won’t Remember (But My Wallet Will) - EP07

    JAN 20

    The Party My Kid Won’t Remember (But My Wallet Will) - EP07

    Kids’ birthday parties have officially left the “simple fun” era and entered the Pinterest-and-Instagram pressure zone… with price tags that linger long after the candles are blown out. In this episode, we talk about how cake and balloons somehow turned into curated themes, balloon arches, and parties your kid won’t remember—but your bank account definitely will. We unpack the pressure to keep up online, the home-vs-venue debate, generational comments about how birthdays “used to be,” and the quiet chaos of parents surviving parties on cold coffee. There are party fails, honest confessions, and real talk about how to make birthdays meaningful without going broke or losing your sanity. If you’ve ever planned a kids’ party and thought, who is this actually for? — you’ll feel very seen. 🎈 -- Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please don't forget to rate us.

    40 min
  5. School Lunch Wars - EP06

    JAN 13

    School Lunch Wars - EP06

    Packing school lunch started as a wholesome idea and quickly turned into a daily game of “Will They Eat This?” In this episode, we talk about the joy of watching lovingly packed meals come home untouched, the politics of lunchbox judgment, and the eternal mystery of how a sandwich ends up in someone else’s backpack. If you’ve ever panic-packed crackers and called it nutrition, congratulations, you are officially in the School Lunch Wars. -- Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please don't forget to rate us.

    41 min

  6. JAN 8

    Mission: Get Dressed. Out the Door by 8:01am (If We Choose to Accept It) - EP05

    Getting kids out the door by 8:01 should qualify as an Olympic sport. In this episode, we talk cereal spills, missing shoes, last-minute meltdowns, and why school mornings feel like mission impossible, without the theme music or stunt team. -- Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please don't forget to rate us.

    25 min

  7. 2025-12-31

    Holiday Overload: Burnout Wrapped in Tinsel - EP04

    Elf on the Shelf, teacher gifts, holiday concerts, can we just NOT? Why December turns into a full-time job for parents, and how to stop trying to do all the magic (and losing your mind in the process). -- Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please don't forget to rate us.

    19 min

  8. 2025-12-31

    Yelling Happens. Wine Helps. - EP03

    We all lose it. Let’s talk about the guilt, the triggers, and why it’s okay to admit we’re human (and sometimes feral). -- Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please don't forget to rate us.

    21 min

  9. 2025-12-31

    The Myth of the Perfect Parent - EP02

    Calling out the impossible standards social media sets for moms and dads. -- Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please don't forget to rate us.

    28 min

  10. 2025-12-31

    Messy House, Full Heart - EP01

    A love letter to the lived-in home. Cheerios in the couch cushions, laundry piles with dreams and zero shame. -- Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please don't forget to rate us.

    30 min

  11. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Hot Mess, Cold Brew - Chaos, Coffee, and Truth Intro Ad

    Hot Mess, Cold Brew is the no-filter parenting podcast for moms and dads who are done pretending. Hosted by Michelle (mom of 4) and Shay (dad of 2), this is your weekly dose of brutally honest conversations from both the mom trenches and the dad side of the battlefield. We talk mess, mental health, meltdowns (yours and theirs), and everything else no one wants to admit. It’s funny, unfiltered, and deeply relatable because perfect parenting is a lie and we are calling BS together. New episodes drop every week. Bring your coffee or your wine. We don’t judge.

    25 sec

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About

Hot Mess, Cold Brew is the no-filter parenting podcast for moms and dads who are done pretending. Hosted by Michelle (mom of 4) and Shay (dad of 2), this is your weekly dose of brutally honest conversations from both the mom trenches and the dad side of the battlefield. We talk mess, mental health, meltdowns (yours and theirs), and everything else no one wants to admit. It’s funny, unfiltered, and deeply relatable because perfect parenting is a lie and we are calling BS together. New episodes drop every week. Bring your coffee or your wine. We don’t judge.

Information

  • Creator
    Michelle Caron and Shay Yufa-Laserson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Michelle Caron and Shay Yufa-Laserson
  • Show Website
    Hot Mess, Cold Brew