21 episodes

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

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

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 37 Ratings

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

    Double Standards in Parenthood

    Double Standards in Parenthood

    Have you ever been at the grocery store and your partner was told what an amazing father they were for simply parenting their child? Today we are chatting about it and all the double standards in parenthood! (try not to be triggered)!
    We also chatted about life updates including custody schedules and a couple of questions I received after leaving my corporate job. 


    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 enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!

    • 27 min
    All Moms Work! Stay at Home Mom Chat with Mary Hendricks

    All Moms Work! Stay at Home Mom Chat with Mary Hendricks

    In this week’s episode, we are chatting with Mary Hendricks from the @theverymarylife where we dig into some of the challenges stay-at-home moms face. We chat about losing your identity after becoming a mom, the financial struggles that stay-at-home moms face, societal expectations, and the division of labor. 
    You can follow Mary on Instagram and TikTok and listen to her podcast Picking Daisies: https://theverymarylife.com/podcast


    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 enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!

    • 1 hr
    Quitting My Corporate Job and Starting a Small Business

    Quitting My Corporate Job and Starting a Small Business

    I can’t believe I’m saying this but… I’m quitting my corporate job and pursuing entrepreneurship full-time. EK! 
    In this episode I chat about my corporate background, how I decided to leave, my small business, and what I plan on doing after corporate life. Wish me luck! 


    Go and connect with me on my small business Instagram @onyourwayco and browse my products at www.onyourwayco.com


    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 enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!

    • 43 min
    Growing and Monetizing on Social Media with Maddie Muhs

    Growing and Monetizing on Social Media with Maddie Muhs

    Have you ever wondered how you can grow your social media presence and make money? Well, I have quite the episode for you! Today I am chatting with content creator and social media agency owner, Maddie Muhs where we discuss our personal journey on social media, how we grew, and tips on working with brands, affiliate commissions, and more! We also get vulnerable and talk about how we deal with criticism online, judgment, and insecurities (hello imposter syndrome!).

    You can find Maddie on Instagram where she shares real-life, mom humor on her personal account, @maddiethemomma, and her social media agency’s Instagram @growthwithmads

    Maddie has a course that outlines what you need to do to land 4-5-figure brand deals. Visit: https://profitablepartnerships.mtminfluence.com/ for more information!

    And if you want more information on MTM Influence, visit: 
    https://mtminfluence.com/


    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 enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Is it ADHD or Anxiety?

    Is it ADHD or Anxiety?

    Hey friends! In this episode, I share my personal experience of being diagnosed with ADHD when I was 19 years old and how my symptoms and treatment have changed over the years.
    While I am not a doctor, therapist, nurse or anything close to being a trained professional in this area, I get a little real about how I really feel about ADHD medication and the importance of a proper diagnosis. 


    Stick around to hear how I manage my ADHD and different tricks I’ve learned over the last 15 years. 


    In this episode, I pull information from the Mayo Clinic. Here is a link if you would like more information on Adult ADHD:
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-adhd/symptoms-causes/syc-20350878


    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 enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!

    • 28 min
    Kick-Ass Step Mom with Jamie Scrimgeour

    Kick-Ass Step Mom with Jamie Scrimgeour

    This week we are chatting with Jamie Scrimgeour who is the go-to stepmom for support and creator of the Kick Ass Step Mom program. In this episode, Jamie shares her journey as a stepmom, offers advice on navigating blended families, setting boundaries and mistakes stepmoms make in their relationships with their stepkids. 


    You can connect with Jamie and join her community of stepmoms by visiting her website, listening to her podcast and connecting on Instagram and Facebook.
    www.jamiescrimgeour.com
    www.jamiescrimgeour.com/podcast 
    www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour
    www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie 
    https://www.thekickassstepmomproject.com/groupcoaching



    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 enjoyed this episode, I would love it if you would leave a review and share the episode with someone you think would enjoy it!

    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
37 Ratings

37 Ratings

Marine Assaiante ,

Real and relatable

Love this podcast. Love the topics. It feels real and relatable. Thank you
Marine

Annalee Grace ,

Love it ❤️

Kaitlyn is such a breath of fresh air on these apps! She is so honest and raw in the most wonderful way positive. Really refreshing! Cant wait to keep listening.

BetchSayWhat ,

Great start

Really enjoying the conversations and guests so far.

Would be great to also see some guests of color and hear their perspectives.

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