Where Is The Manual?

KiKi
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"Where Is the Manual" is a candid, witty podcast that dives into the real, unfiltered journey of parenting, no sugar-coating, just the truth. From pregnancy to postpartum, co-parenting to chaos, I share heartfelt stories, lessons learned, and the moments that make you laugh, cry, and say, 'Why didn’t anyone warn me?'

  1. EPISODE 18: THE GUILT OF WANTING MORE | LIFE LESSONS PODCAST

    Jun 12

    EPISODE 18: THE GUILT OF WANTING MORE | LIFE LESSONS PODCAST

    Welcome back to Where Is The Manual? 🎙️In this episode, we talk about a powerful mindset shift: why wanting more in life doesn’t make you ungrateful.Many people struggle with feeling guilty for wanting more money, freedom, time, or opportunities especially when life already looks “good on paper.” But gratitude and ambition are not enemies. This episode explores: Gratitude vs ambition mindsetWhy wanting more = personal growthSoft life mindset & emotional freedomFinancial freedom and money mindsetOvercoming guilt, burnout, and limiting beliefsCreating a life aligned with your valuesIf you’ve ever asked yourself “Am I selfish for wanting more?” this conversation will shift your perspective.Wanting more is not greed. It’s growth.

    10 min

  2. Mar 7

    EPISODE: 14, Breaking Generational Parenting Cycles | Conscious Parenting & Keeping Your Roots

    Are we repeating the parenting patterns we grew up with? In this episode of Where Is the Manual?, Kiki shares her experience as a Caribbean mom trying to raise her daughter differently than she was raised. From strict discipline and yelling to building emotional safety and giving children a voice, she reflects on the challenge of breaking generational parenting cycles while still honoring culture and roots. This honest conversation explores conscious parenting, healing generational trauma, and learning to parent with intention instead of instinct. Topics in this episode: Breaking generational parenting cyclesCaribbean parenting cultureConscious and intentional parentingEmotional safety for childrenRepair, accountability, and giving kids a voiceIf you're trying to raise your children differently than you were raised, this episode will resonate with you.

    11 min

  3. Feb 2

    Episode 13: Strong isnt the same as Okay

    I open up about the cost of being the “strong one” from burnout and anxiety to waiting too long to ask for help. A real conversation about therapy, motherhood, and protecting your child by taking care of yourself.

    12 min

  4. Jan 11

    Episode 12: Finding the Spirit I skipped

    Finding the spirit I skippedIn this episode, I reflect on raising a daughter who loves the holidays when she never really did. A conversation about breaking old habits, creating new traditions, and choosing presence over isolation.

    9 min

  5. 12/27/2025

    Episode 11: Raising a Daughter while Raising Me

    An honest reflection on raising a daughter while still learning how to raise myself. This episode explores identity, exhaustion, growth, and the courage to pause.

    10 min

  6. 09/17/2025

    Episode 10: Money Talks

    The Money Talk: What It Really Costs to Raise a ChildIn this episode, I get real about the financial side of co-parenting. From groceries and aftercare to enrichment activities and housing, I break down the hidden costs of raising a child and why non-custodial parents often underestimate them. This episode pushes back on the idea that child support is “for the mom,” explains why stable housing and documented agreements matter, and reminds us that support is about the child’s lifestyle and wellbeing.

    13 min

  7. 09/07/2025

    Episode 9: Same Kid different rules

    Parenting across two households isn’t easy. In this episode, I share stories of bedtime battles, screen time struggles, and the reality check of “fun-only” parenting, along with strategies to keep kids grounded and thriving — even when the rules aren’t the same.

    10 min

  8. 07/19/2025

    Episode 8: Privacy? What is that?

    From quick showers with an audience to never-ending dance performances and Kendrick Lamar car concerts, this episode is a hilarious and honest look at how motherhood erases the concept of personal space. Kiki shares the real moments, funny, chaotic, and heartfelt that come with raising a little shadow who wants to be everywhere you are.

    12 min
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"Where Is the Manual" is a candid, witty podcast that dives into the real, unfiltered journey of parenting, no sugar-coating, just the truth. From pregnancy to postpartum, co-parenting to chaos, I share heartfelt stories, lessons learned, and the moments that make you laugh, cry, and say, 'Why didn’t anyone warn me?'

Information

  • Creator
    KiKi
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © KiKi
  • Show Website
    Where Is The Manual?