#IMOMSOHARD

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Two Moms. (Not married.) (Actually, married. Just not to each other.) Four kids. Two husbands. 6 dogs. Minimally, 2 glasses of wine. Lots of laughs.

9h ago

I PERIMENOPAUSE SO HARD

Kristin and Jen are fired up about perimenopause and why getting the care you need can feel way harder than it should. From hormones and testosterone to pharmacy roadblocks and dry vaginas, they’re talking about advocating for yourself, asking the uncomfortable questions, and refusing to just suffer through it. Thank you to our sponsors! Thank you, Lola Blankets!Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at http://www.Lolablankets.com by using code IMOMSOHARD atcheckout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Thank you, BetterHelp!Visit http://www.BetterHelp.com/IMOMSOHARD to explore your payment options. Thank you, Zenni Optical!Use code PODCAST15 to get 15% OFF your first order, plus free shipping onall US orders over sixty five dollars at https://zenni.com/podcast#zennipartner If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com 05:00 — “I Have Zero Sex Drive”07:30 — Why Isn’t Testosterone an Option?11:15 — The Fight to Get HRT16:35 — Women Are Finally Asking for Help18:40 — Getting Your Personality Back22:45 — When Sex Actually Hurts24:05 — The HRT Cancer Myth27:30 — Why Getting Medication Is So Hard32:00 — Finding Better Menopause Care34:10 — We Have to Do Better for Women36:00 — Recognizing the First Signs37:30 — Women Deserve Better Than “Just Okay”39:05 — We’re Not Done Living Yet To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DT
Sep 29

BEST OF SHOPPING STORIES

From sad beige bras to TJ Maxx triumphs, we’re revisiting some of the best shopping stories from IMSH. Kristin’s Poshmark fight, the infamous jean shorts saga, and an unforgettable Aldi adventure are back in one episode celebrating the bargains and retail drama we can’t stop talking about. Thank you to our sponsors! Thank you, Cozy Earth!Head to https://www.cozyearth.com and use my code IMOMSOHARD for anexclusive 20% off home and sleepwear! Thank you, ZBioitics!Wedding season, bachelorettes, rooftop birthdays — August doesn't slow down and neither do you.Pre-Alcohol keeps it that way. http://www.ZBiotics.com/IMOMSOHARD, code IMOMSOHARD for 15% off Thank you, Wayfair!ransform your space with pieces that hold up to real life. Join Wayfair Rewards today and get fivepercent back on every purchase. Head to http://www.wayfair.com or shop the Wayfair app for all thingshome. CHAPTERS: 04:07 The Missing Bodysuit 07:09 The Bra Debate 12:28 Poshmark & Thrift Shopping 15:18 Learning to Shop Your Closet 18:05 Trying to Sell Our Clothes 21:29 What Grocery Store Are You? 24:00 Dating, But Make It Shopping 26:26 Who Cares What Size You Wear? 29:52 Dressing For Yourself 32:04 The $400 Doily Shorts 36:14 Trying On The Viral Shorts 38:29 Fashion Has Lost Its Mind 40:04 The Shorts We Actually Want If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DT
Sep 22

BEST OF OUR DATING ADVICE

Welcome to our compilation episode highlighting the best of our dating advice! From teaching our kids (and ourselves) green flags in relationships to yelling at young people about what's wrong with them today AND helping our producer with dating in LA. Are we qualified to give dating advice? Absolutely not. Are we going to give it anyway? You betcha. Thank you to our sponsors! Thank you, Primal Queen!Our listeners get a FREE MONTH of Primal Queen plus FOUR FREE GIFTS at http://www.PrimalQueen.com/IMOMSOHARD. #ad Thank you, Branch Basics!Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code MOMSOHARD at http://www.branchbasics.com/MOMSOHARD#branchbasicspod Thank you, Wayfair!Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase and start saving on your next home upgrade. Head to http://www.wayfair.com to shop all things home. CHAPTERS: 00:00 — Green Flags & Red Flags 🚩 12:29 — Dating Apps & Finding Love 17:12 — Dating After Heartbreak 24:22 — Why Young People Need to Get Out 29:08 — The Magic of Going to the Pub 33:23 — Are We Forgetting How to Socialize? 42:02 — Dating in Your 30s 48:56 — Forget the Apps. Go Meet Someone! 51:16 — How I Knew He Was “The One” 53:45 — The Best Dating AdviceIf you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DT
Sep 15

I DAD BRAINED SO HARD

What would a dad do? Kristin and Jen are trying to survive the fall chaos by caring just a little bit less and honestly, it might be working. From the divorce rug and TikTok algorithms to mom overwhelm, perimenopause, dark documentaries, Backrooms, Mad Men, midday martinis, and the undeniable gifts of Jon Hamm, we're embracing a new mantra: it doesn't matter THAT much.Thank you to our sponsors!Thank you, Skims!Shop SKIMS Cotton, and all of our favorite pieces, at https://www.skims.comThank you, OneSkin!Get 15% off OneSkin with the code IMOMSOHARD at https://www.oneskin.co/IMOMSOHARD#oneskinpodGet all of our sponsor DISCOUNT CODES here!https://linkin.bio/imomsohardpodcastIf you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.comCHAPTERS: Mom Life Is a LOT 05:44 – The Crashing Out Tour Is Coming! 08:12 – When Your Clothes Stop Fitting 😭 09:16 – Is Facebook Tracking Our Brains? 13:54 – Why Are All Moms So Overwhelmed? 15:19 – Is Mom Brain Actually Broken? 18:34 – Why Are We Scheduling Our Kids So Much? 22:21 – What Would a Dad Do? 😂 24:04 – Caring Less About What People Think 28:00 – The Documentary That Traumatized Us 31:22 – Why You Need to Watch “Backrooms” 35:01 – The Weirdness of Liminal Spaces 37:48 – A Love Letter to Dolly Parton 39:17 – Why We’re Obsessed With Jon Hamm 41:52 – The Case for 2PM Martinis 44:42 – Help Us Redesign the Podcast RoomTo request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.comFOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohardSEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DT
Sep 8

I 90TH BIRTHDAY PARTIED SO HARD

Jen celebrates her father-in-law’s 90th birthday and somehow gets mistaken for the birthday girl. Plus, retirement dreams, church karaoke, bricking your phone, and one very aggressive lemon. Thank you to our sponsors! Thank you to our sponsor, BetterHelpSign up and get 10% off at http://www.BetterHelp.com/IMOMSOHARD Thank you to our sponsor, Lola Blankets!Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at http://www.Lolablankets.com by using code IMOMSOHARD atcheckout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Thank you to our sponsor, ZBiotics!Wedding season, bachelorettes, rooftop birthdays — August doesn't slow down and neither do you.Pre-Alcohol keeps it that way. http://www.ZBiotics.com/IMOMSOHARD, code IMOMSOHARD for 15% off Get all of our sponsor DISCOUNT CODES here!https://linkin.bio/imomsohardpodcast If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com CHAPTERS: 00:35 Retirement Communities Are Actually Fun?!04:32 We’re Moving to Connecticut05:40 We’re Going to Retire Together06:25 The 90th Birthday Party09:13 The Most Awkward Hotel Room Story Ever15:13 The Big 90th Birthday Party16:43 Her Daughter Takes Over Karaoke 🎤23:15 The “Lemon” Conversation 🍋24:27 I Bricked My Phone30:01 We’re Talking About Sex Toys Now36:30 The Real Reason She Bought a Red-Light Device40:17 Is It Actually Worth It?41:18 Please Don’t Put the Lemon in There 😭 To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DT
Sep 1

I SUMMER VACATIONED SO HARD PART 2

Kristin's family vacation did not exactly go according to plan. Join us as she recounts a Cyclospora outbreak, nonstop vomiting, diverted flights, an unexpected night in Vegas, and a fever dream of a trip to Texas. Plus, we compare vacation highs and lows and prove that sometimes the best family memories come from the absolute worst travel stories. Thank you, Branch Basics!Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code MOMSOHARD at http://www.branchbasics.com/MOMSOHARD#branchbasicspod Thank you, Famous Footwear!Buy one pair, get one half off at Famous Footwear. Shop instore to get $10 to spend this fall. Some exclusions apply. Thank you, Lola Blankets!Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at http://www.Lolablankets.com by using code IMOMSOHARD atcheckout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com CHAPTERS: 00:16 — Jen's Jack the Ripper Adventure03:35 — London Was MUCH Darker Than Expected08:00 — The Shocking Truth About Jack the Ripper12:53 — Jen Abandons the Tour 😂17:10 — Jen Returns From Europe Completely Exhausted17:59 — Meanwhile... Kristin's Vacation19:46 — It All Started With Some Tacos21:21 — The Kids Start VIOLENTLY Throwing Up23:24 — Both Kids Are Sick26:52 — The Lettuce Outbreak27:56 — "I Paid So Much for Those Tacos!"29:44 — The Diarrhea Lettuce Investigation30:39 — The Flight From Hell33:45 — Kristin Gets Stranded in Vegas34:29 — Welcome to the Houston Heat35:23 — A 102° Fever in an 86° House37:50 — Europe vs. Houston38:14 — At Least There Was a Silver Lining39:21 — Taco Bell Will Fix Everything FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DT
Aug 25

I SUMMER VACATIONED SO HARD PART 1

Jen is fresh off a European adventure through London, Amsterdam, and Paris, while Kristin is barely holding it together knowing her own vacation disaster is still to come. Join us as we talk West End surprises, World Cup pubs, Anne Frank's House, the Louvre jewel heist, and the hotel room with the see-through bathroom that almost ended one marriage. Next week: Kristin's Cyclospora-fueled Texas vacation from hell. Thanks to our sponsor, Famous Footwear!Right now, it’s BOGO. Buy one pair, get one half off at Famous Footwear. Shop instore to get $10 to spend this fall. Some exclusions apply. Thank you to our sponsor, Hulala Home!Use code iMOM12 for 12% off. Visit http://www.HulalaHome.com to learn more. Thank you to our sponsor, Wayfair!Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase and start saving on your next home upgrade. Head to http://www.wayfair.com to shop all things home. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com CHAPTERS: 01:52 ✈️ Jen’s European vacation begins03:40 🎂 Delilah’s surprise birthday in London05:20 🎭 Beetlejuice on the West End07:16 🚌 Double-decker buses & surviving jet lag08:02 🍺 London nightlife & the World Cup13:27 🚆 London → Amsterdam14:47 🏨 The Amsterdam hotel nightmare21:59 🚲 Amsterdam’s terrifying bike culture25:00 🍜 “Do we just go home?”29:10 🕯️ The Anne Frank House32:05 ❤️ Why travel makes us more human33:53 🚲 Amsterdam bikes, rain & European “fragrance”36:46 🚆 Amsterdam → Paris37:49 🖼️ Jen gets the inside scoop on the Louvre heist42:18 🥐 Paris, touristy stuff & the key to family travel44:26 ✨ The magical ending to Jen’s London trip46:29 👀 Wait… there’s a Part 2?! To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DT
Aug 18

I LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM MOMS SO HARD

This week, podcasting moms collide as Kristin and Jen are joined by very special friends of the podcast: Nicci Smith and Lise Smith, moms of fan favorites, Connor and Tanner from Love on the Spectrum! We get the real spiel on how it is to have your parenting be spotlighted on the biggest streaming platform out there, the BTS realness of recording Love on the Spectrum and how all moms, both mom of neurodivergent kids and neurotypical kids, can better support each other. Thank you to our sponsors! Thanks to our sponsor, Square!Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at http://www.square.com/go/momsohard!#squarepod Thanks to our sponsor, Famous Footwear!Right now, it’s BOGO. Buy one pair, get one half off at Famous Footwear. Shop instore to get $10 to spend this fall. Some exclusions apply. Thanks to our sponsor, Skims!Shop SKIMS Cotton, and all of our favorite pieces, at http://www.skims.com If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 Meet Lise & Nicci from Love on the Spectrum04:29 Why We LOVE Love on the Spectrum07:25 Parenting With Love, Honesty & Humor13:05 Helping Your Kids Through Anxiety18:28 Raising Kids as a Family24:27 How Lise & Nicci Became Friends33:40 Putting Your Family Out There Online37:01 What Love on the Spectrum Is Really Like Behind the Scenes43:03 How to Be a Good Friend to a Mom With an Autistic Child49:37 The Awkward Mom Stories 😂58:09 Parenting, Middle School & Growing Up01:01:35 What Makes Lise & Nicci Such Great Moms01:06:56 Parenting Through Anxiety & Big Emotions01:09:52 Your Kids Are NOT You01:17:45 How Their Friendship Changed Everything01:19:28 How I Mom So Hard Started01:24:05 Why Female Friendship Matters01:37:34 How to REALLY Show Up for Your Mom Friends01:45:54 Why We LOVE Lise & Nicci FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DT

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Kristin Hensley

Host
Jen Smedley

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4.9

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2,165 Ratings

honest (and hilarious) conversations about messy family life

Aug 21

RNT_Portland

Love the IMSH origin story about wanting to offer a more honest perspective on motherhood to counter all that overly curated social media content. That’s how I first found you many years ago, and why I stick around too! Thanks for speaking for all of us who understand that love is always imperfect, that the messy stuff is just a normal part of having meaningful relationships, and that supporting each other through it all is what really matters. ❤️
Tallow

Jun 24

Stronger_than_I_knew

What is the brand name of beef tallow?? I’m totally going to try the watermelon dew drops.
Long time listener!

May 8

CNSullivan

I look forward to Tuesdays so I can listen to this podcast while I go about my day. These ladies bring light and levity to the world and bring many of us together under the umbrella of parenthood! I remember catching videos on fb during my early days of parenting and love the happy hour and Thanksgiving Eve live videos. I’ve seen these ladies live, watched them, listen to them- it’s like we are long time friends!! Keep up the good work, Kristen and Jen!!
Loooove

Jan 22

huron94

Y’all are awesome and hilarious - as a mom of a toddler and trying to navigate life, appreciate you so much! Best podcast of its kind. Though don’t agree on Beth’s dead at all, felt like I was catfished about a catfish.