Mom AF

Kaeli & Jess

Mom AF is the raw, hilarious, and actually honest podcast for moms who are done pretending everything’s fine. Hosted by two nurses who’ve seen it all — we’re talking mom rage, identity loss, and postpartum chaos — we bring real talk, laughs, and zero sugarcoating. Because motherhood is messy... and we’re here for all of it.

  1. 08/21/2025

    Episode 12: The Best (and Worst) Newborn Advice We Ever Got

    This week on Mom AF, Kaeli and Jess dive deep into the wild world of newborn advice—the kind we loved, hated, ignored, and sometimes just cried through. From the infamous “sleep when the baby sleeps” to the pressure of “breast is best,” we’re unpacking the advice that shaped (and sometimes broke) us as new moms. Kaeli shares her postpartum anxiety and the terror of watching every baby breath, while Jess reflects on two very different feeding and sleep journeys with her kids. Together, we laugh, vent, and keep it real about car-ride naps, epidurals, blowouts in clothing stores, and the absolute BS of “bouncing back.” We’ll also talk about the advice we actually loved—like self-care (even if it’s just pits and tits in the shower), taking photos of yourself with your baby, and learning to be flexible when birth and parenting don’t go as planned. Plus, Tales from Reddit: the terrifyingly bad “just give your newborn water” advice that proves some generational tips definitely need to stay in the past. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🚫 Why “sleep when the baby sleeps” made us roll our eyes (and lose even more sleep)🍼 Breast vs. formula—how toxic “breast is best” messaging hurt our mental health🚗 Car rides that worked like magic… and car rides that were pure screaming hell💉 Our real takes on going natural vs. epidurals (spoiler: there’s no wrong answer)💔 The harmful myth of “bouncing back” and why healing is not linear📸 Why you’ll regret not being in the photos—and how to let go of body image guilt🛑 Why “enjoy every moment” is the most unrealistic advice ever given to moms👶 “Don’t hold your baby too much”? Yeah, we call BS.Key Takeaway You are the expert of your own baby. No blog, book, or stranger at Target knows your child like you do. The best advice? Trust your instincts, ditch the pressure, and give yourself grace. Resources & Links ✨ Join the Mom AF community: 📧 Email us: hello.momaf@gmail.com 📱 Instagram & Facebook: @momaf ▶️ Watch on YouTube: Mom AF Podcast🎧 Listen anywhere you get your podcasts

    37 min
  2. 08/07/2025

    Episode 11: You Are Not Just the Keeper of the Calendar

    In this laugh-out-loud, real-talk episode of Mom AF, Kaeli and Jess dive deep into the emotional and mental gymnastics of modern motherhood. From setting boundaries and reclaiming identity, to poop-focused meal prep and the underrated glory of acquaintances, this is the no-filter convo you didn’t know you needed. We get vulnerable (and hilarious) about: 💩 Poop-centric meal planning🎭 The identity crisis no one warns moms about👩‍⚖️ What we’d run on if we ran for public office (spoiler: transparency and pegging?)🧠 Mental health check-ins with our kids (aka: "Tell me you're happy!")👯‍♀️ The healing power of female friendships, community craft nights, and mom clubs🛁 Low-effort, high-reward self-care (shower rotting, anyone?)🧱 Boundaries, Botox, and being too poor for bothWhether you’re a mom in the thick of it, trying to rediscover yourself after years of survival mode, or just wondering if not going to the park means you’ve failed your kids (spoiler: you haven’t)—this episode is your permission slip to breathe, laugh, and take up space. ✨ Listener Challenge: Take ten guilt-free minutes for yourself this week. No multitasking. Just joy. Then tell us how it felt—we actually want to know! 📩 Write us: hello.momaf@gmail.com 📱 Follow us: Instagram: @themomafpodcast Facebook: Mom AF Podcast YouTube + all podcast platforms 🛑 Quote of the Week: "You are not just the keeper of the calendar—you're allowed to be the center of it too."

    52 min
  3. 07/31/2025

    Episode 10: Blended, Blessed, and a Little Bit Chaotic: Our Unfiltered Family Stories

    In this powerful and hilarious episode of Mom AF, we get real about what it means to raise kids in blended, multi-generational families. Kaeli flips the mic on Jess and dives into her story of raising two kids in a home that includes a husband, a live-in dad, and a whole lot of history. From paddle-boarding in torrential rain to breaking generational trauma and setting new boundaries with love, Jess shares the raw, the ridiculous, and the deeply real parts of modern motherhood. Kaeli also opens up about her thriving co-parenting relationship with her ex, his incredible wife (aka bonus mom), and how they’ve built a foundation of respect, transparency, and genuine friendship—all for the sake of their son. Topics we cover: Step-parenting and evolving family rolesThe tension (and humor) of living with parents as an adultGentle parenting… your own dad?When your kid plays “parent ping pong” between two householdsHoliday logistics, shared weddings, and WTF momentsThe grief of absent parents and the healing power of honestyCreating a village—even when it looks nothing like what you imaginedIf you’re navigating co-parenting, raising kids with your parents in the house, or simply trying not to lose it during family board game night, this episode is for you. 💌 Got a story like this? Email us at hello.momaf@gmail.com 📲 Follow us on IG, Facebook, YouTube — just search Mom AF 🎧 Listen wherever you stream podcasts 💆‍♀️ LAST CALL: Enter to win our Mom AF Luscious Relaxation Station Giveaway before July 31! Your family may be chaotic, but it’s yours—and it’s valid AF.

    45 min
  4. 07/10/2025

    Episode 7: Healing After Abuse: PTSD, Hypervigilance & Finding Love Again

    In this raw and deeply personal episode, Jess and Kaeli open up about their healing journeys after surviving abusive relationships. From the little kid dreams that defined “making it” to the complex trauma responses that still show up in healthy relationships today, they share what it’s really like to reclaim your peace, set boundaries, and find love after abuse. If you’ve ever felt hypervigilant, guilty, or even confused by kindness in a new relationship — you’re not alone. This episode is your reminder that healing is messy but you are not broken. You are becoming. 🔔 Trigger warning: This episode discusses PTSD, trauma responses, and relationship abuse. Please take care of yourself as you listen, and check the resources in the show notes if you need support.👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 What we talk about: ✨ How childhood dreams of “making it” shape our adult self-worth (ice maker fridges & garage snacks, anyone?)  ✨ The insidious hypervigilance that lingers long after leaving  ✨ Why quiet, healthy love can feel unsettling at first  ✨ How our kids inspire us to do better & model healthier coping  ✨ The guilt of staying, the shame of leaving — and why neither define you  ✨ Green flags to look for in a new relationship  ✨ Why therapy is so important — and why one bad therapist doesn’t mean you should give up  ✨ Building a new community after being alienated  ✨ Loving yourself through the messy middle 💌 Resources & Support: If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship or healing from one, you deserve help and safety. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 or thehotline.orgFree/low-cost therapy resources: Open Path Collective, BetterHelp🫶 Let’s connect! Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @momafpodcastWatch us on YouTube & TikTok: Mom AF PodcastEmail us: hello.momaf@gmail.comEnter our self-care giveaway: 🎉 Comment what kind of AF you are on our Facebook page to enter! Only 3 weeks left!

    37 min
  5. 07/03/2025

    Episode 6: Broken Silence: Toxic Love, Domestic Violence & Moms Reclaiming Power

    What starts as a convo about cancel culture turns into one of our most vulnerable episodes yet. We open up about our personal experiences with domestic violence—how it starts, why it’s so hard to leave, and the truth behind the statistics. From love bombing and control to isolation, financial abuse, and emotional manipulation, this episode sheds light on what abuse actually looks like—especially for moms. If you’ve ever felt trapped, ashamed, or unsure whether what you’re going through is “bad enough,” this is for you. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: We discuss domestic violence, emotional abuse, and controlling relationships. Please prioritize your safety.💬 We Talk About: The “art vs. artist” debate (Kanye, JK Rowling, etc.)Real talk: gaslighting, love bombing, and controlWhy women stay—and how hard it is to leaveHow kids pick up on more than we realizeWhat finally made us leaveThe system’s failure to protect survivors🧡 Domestic Violence Resources (U.S.) National Domestic Violence Hotline 📞 1-800-799-SAFE | Text START to 88788 🌐 thehotline.org Love Is Respect (teens & young adults) 📞 1-866-331-9474 | Text LOVEIS to 22522 🌐 loveisrespect.org StrongHearts Native Helpline 📞 1-844-762-8483 | 🌐 strongheartshelpline.org RAINN (sexual violence) 📞 1-800-656-HOPE | 🌐 rainn.org WomensLaw (legal support) 🌐 womenslaw.org myPlan App – Safety planning 🌐 myplanapp.org 🌈 LGBTQ+ Inclusive Resources The Network/La Red 📞 1-800-832-1901 | 🌐 tnlr.org FORGE (trans/nonbinary support) 🌐 forge-forward.org LGBTQ+ National Hotline 📞 1-888-843-4564 | 🌐 lgbthotline.org AVP (Anti-Violence Project) 📞 212-714-1141 | 🌐 avp.org Trans Lifeline 📞 1-877-565-8860 | 🌐 translifeline.org 💬 Final Note: If you’re questioning your reality, if you feel isolated, or if your self-worth has been chipped away—please know you are not alone. You are not broken. And you can leave. 📲 Connect With Us: 📸 Instagram: @themomafpodcast 📧 Email: hello.momaf@gmail.com 🎧 Follow + review to help us reach more women who need to hear this.

    38 min
  6. 06/26/2025

    Episode 5: Single Mom AF: Dating, Judgment & Holding It All Together

    This week, Kaeli and Jess kick off with a spicy round of Kill/Marry/Bang (yes, Timothée Chalamet catches a stray), then dive deep into what it really means to be a single mom. From breakups and breastfeeding to dating disasters and deadbeat dads, nothing is off-limits. Kaeli shares what it was like raising a toddler in nursing school with no money, while Jess gets real about co-parenting with no co-parent at all. They unpack the guilt, the chaos, and the quiet wins that don’t get enough airtime. And they wrap it all up by going off on a Reddit post where a guy dumps a mom for having mixed-race kids. (Spoiler alert: microaggressions are a deal breaker.) 💬 In this episode: Dating while parenting solo (and why we don’t settle)Breastfeeding struggles and dad disconnectionCo-parenting wins & total failsReddit red flag: “I saw her kids were mixed and ran”The truth about single mom strength🎁 Giveaway Alert – Head to Facebook and comment what “AF” you are to win some self-care goodies. Ends July 31! 📬 Got a story? Email: hello.momaf@gmail.com 📱 Instagram: @themomafpodcast 💻 Facebook: Mom AF: The Podcast ⏱️ Key Moments: 00:38 – Kill/Marry/Bang chaos: Pedro, Zendaya, Ryan Reynolds & more 08:00 – Kaeli & Jess share their raw single mom journeys 23:00 – The pressure to “do it all” as a single mom 35:00 – Dating with kids + the stigma of being a single mom 41:48 – Reddit AITA: Dumped for having mixed-race kids?! 😤

    48 min

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Mom AF is the raw, hilarious, and actually honest podcast for moms who are done pretending everything’s fine. Hosted by two nurses who’ve seen it all — we’re talking mom rage, identity loss, and postpartum chaos — we bring real talk, laughs, and zero sugarcoating. Because motherhood is messy... and we’re here for all of it.