I Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlyn

Kaitlyn Nilles
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I Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlyn

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 always imagined motherhood looking like a perfectly curated mom influencer account on Instagram. After her first daughter was born, she was hit with the reality that motherhood was nothing like it appeared.  Join us while Kaitlyn and her guests discuss the real and honest truth about motherhood that no one else likes to. New episodes every Tuesday!  Follow Kaitlyn on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @honestly.kaitlyn

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Redefining Motherhood with Hannah Olson

    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 ...

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  2. NOV 12

    The Mental Load and Creating Equity with Paige Turner

    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: @sheisapaigeturnerFairPlay Tasks ...

    49 min

  3. NOV 5

    Scheduling Intimacy, Burnout and Work/Life Balance

    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. 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 If you en...

    51 min

  4. OCT 29

    Parenting in the 80's and 90's - Interview with My Mom

    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...

    56 min

  5. OCT 22

    Real Talk: Tired and Overwhelmed

    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 lis...

    35 min

  6. OCT 15

    Why Is Making Mom Friends So Hard?

    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 I...

    28 min

  7. OCT 8

    Connecting with Your Partner in 4 Minutes

    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...

    48 min

  8. OCT 1

    I Didn't Sign Up For Being The Default Parent

    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 w...

    29 min
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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 always imagined motherhood looking like a perfectly curated mom influencer account on Instagram. After her first daughter was born, she was hit with the reality that motherhood was nothing like it appeared.  Join us while Kaitlyn and her guests discuss the real and honest truth about motherhood that no one else likes to. New episodes every Tuesday!  Follow Kaitlyn on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @honestly.kaitlyn

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