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Mom Com. Its Not You. Its Motherhood.
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A podcast for moms who are navigating the beautiful, messy, overwhelming reality of motherhood—and want a place to feel heard, supported, and understood.

  1. 6H AGO

    It's Not You. Its Lonely.

    Motherhood can feel lonely, but we refuse to pretend it’s just a “phase” or a mindset problem. We’re Nicole and Shannon, and we dig into why parenting today can be one of the most isolating seasons of life, even when you’re surrounded by kids, partners, and people who love you. The hard truth is that so much of what we’re carrying is structural: families live farther apart, support systems are thinner, and the mental load keeps growing. We get personal about what happens when you don’t have built-in family help, when trusting others with your children feels complicated, and when your kids’ schedules start colliding in ways that make you wish you could clone yourself. From travel baseball and theater to the constant planning of pickups and drop-offs, we talk about how “doing it all” becomes the default, and how that default can quietly break you down. We also zoom out to the bigger forces that make modern motherhood harder: dual-income survival, expensive childcare, weak maternity leave in the United States, and parenting that feels hyperanalyzed through social media comparison. Along the way, we laugh about craving simpler times, landlines, and the kind of neighborhood village that used to feel normal. If you’ve ever thought, “Where’s the village?”, you’re not alone. Subscribe, share this with a mom who needs it, and leave a review so more parents can find this community. What part of motherhood has felt the loneliest for you lately?  The content of this podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not licensed therapists, doctors, or medical professionals, and we do not provide medical or mental health advice. Any opinions expressed are based on personal experience. Listeners should consult with a qualified healthcare provider or licensed professional for advice regarding their individual needs, diagnoses, or treatment.

    22 min

  2. MAY 12

    It's Not You. It's Summertime Craziness.

    Summer is supposed to feel lighter, but if you’re a working parent it can feel like a full-time puzzle with missing pieces. School ends, your job doesn’t, and suddenly you’re expected to cover full workdays with camps that run for three hours, cost more every year, and require registration months in advance. We’re Nicole and Shannon, and we’re saying the quiet part out loud: the summer camp system often doesn’t match how families actually live now. We dig into the real “summer childcare gap,” from juggling multiple kids with different ages and interests to building color-coded spreadsheets just to track drop-offs, pickups, lunches, and supply lists. We talk about the stress of paying for camps that don’t work, the frustration of no refunds, and why this patchwork approach is especially hard for kids who need routine and consistency, including neurodivergent kids who struggle with constant change. Then we follow the fears that pop up when school structure disappears: sleepaway camp worries, our hard lines on sleepovers, and even beach anxiety like riptides and sharks. We keep it honest about how modern information and social pressure can amplify fear, and why trusting your gut matters even when “everyone else” seems more relaxed. You’ll also hear practical ideas we’re trying right now, like building in age-appropriate independence, using technology thoughtfully, and filling coverage gaps with a teen helper when camp hours don’t add up. If you’re staring down summer and thinking, “How are we supposed to do this?” you’re not alone. Subscribe, share with a fellow parent, and leave a review, then tell us what your summer plan looks like and what’s stressing you out most.  The content of this podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not licensed therapists, doctors, or medical professionals, and we do not provide medical or mental health advice. Any opinions expressed are based on personal experience. Listeners should consult with a qualified healthcare provider or licensed professional for advice regarding their individual needs, diagnoses, or treatment.

    31 min

  3. MAY 5

    It's Not You. It's Mother's Day.

    Mother’s Day is supposed to feel like a celebration, but for a lot of us it lands more like a stress test. We’re pulling the filter off and talking about the real emotional mix that shows up: love and pride, plus exhaustion, pressure, guilt, and sometimes resentment. Not because we don’t adore our kids, but because motherhood is relentless and one Sunday in May doesn’t erase the daily mental load. We dig into why this holiday can be so complicated, especially if you don’t have a relationship with your own mom, if you’re grieving, if you’re a single mom doing it all without backup, or if becoming a mom is something you want deeply but hasn’t happened. We also call out the “picture perfect” Mother’s Day posts that can make you feel like you’re doing it wrong, when the truth is most moms just want to feel seen and supported in a way that’s actually practical. We share what moms repeatedly say they want most: unprompted hugs, “I love you,” genuine effort, and help that doesn’t require more managing. We talk about the gratitude struggle with kids, why appreciation can take time to come full circle, and why clear communication matters more than hints. The core takeaway we keep coming back to is simple: Mother’s Day is for you, so define it, say it out loud, and ditch the guilt. Two things can be true. Subscribe to Momcom, share this with a mom who needs to hear it, and leave a review if it resonated. What would make you feel genuinely appreciated this Mother’s Day?  The content of this podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not licensed therapists, doctors, or medical professionals, and we do not provide medical or mental health advice. Any opinions expressed are based on personal experience. Listeners should consult with a qualified healthcare provider or licensed professional for advice regarding their individual needs, diagnoses, or treatment.

    34 min

  4. APR 28

    It's Not You. It's Their Anxiety.

    Your kid melts down at drop-off, refuses the birthday party, or panics over something that seems “small” to everyone else and you’re left wondering if you’re failing. We’re Nicole and Shannon, and we’re sharing what anxiety has looked like inside our own homes, including the moments that humbled us and the progress that only a parent can measure. We talk about why anxiety is often a nervous system safety alarm, not misbehavior, and why that one reframe can change how you respond in real time. We break down common types of childhood anxiety parents run into: separation anxiety that doesn’t fade, social anxiety that blocks friendships and school events, performance anxiety that stops kids from trying, and generalized anxiety that lives in nonstop “what if” questions. We also get into health and medical anxiety, sensory overload, and the way parenting stress can amplify the whole cycle. Along the way, we share stories from daycare to camps to school struggles, plus the very real tension between protecting our kids and helping them build independence. You’ll hear practical regulation tools we actually use, including tapping, humming for vagus nerve calming, and cold-water resets, plus simple language that validates feelings while still moving forward. If you’re trying to help your child feel safe in their body while also keeping your own calm, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share with a parent who needs it, and leave a review so more families can find Momcom.  The content of this podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not licensed therapists, doctors, or medical professionals, and we do not provide medical or mental health advice. Any opinions expressed are based on personal experience. Listeners should consult with a qualified healthcare provider or licensed professional for advice regarding their individual needs, diagnoses, or treatment.

    46 min

  5. APR 21

    Work Smarter Not Harder

    One day you are on the track you planned for years. The next day motherhood, COVID, or a company decision you cannot control forces a hard question: what actually matters, and who are you without the title you worked so hard to earn? We open up about the “one correct path” mindset we were raised with, the grind culture that rewards overwork, and the strange whiplash of being told to return to offices even after remote work proved effective. From there we go personal. Shannon shares what it looks like to grow up in survival mode, hustling early to keep life afloat, and how that shapes the way you chase money and security as an adult. Nicole shares the moment becoming a mom rewired everything, from attempting a nanny share to reshaping work around the kids all while being an entrepreneur. Along the way we talk about U.S. maternity leave reality, self-employment with zero safety net, commuting and childcare logistics, and the mindset shift that helps us keep moving when the plan breaks. We also get into rebuilding through consulting, entrepreneurship, and creative work, plus why “work smarter not harder” applies to everything from career decisions to how our kids learn with modern tools. If you are a working mom navigating burnout, career change, layoffs, remote work, or the pull between ambition and family life, this conversation is for you. Subscribe to Momcom, share this with a mom who needs it, and leave a review with the biggest career rule you are ready to unlearn.  The content of this podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not licensed therapists, doctors, or medical professionals, and we do not provide medical or mental health advice. Any opinions expressed are based on personal experience. Listeners should consult with a qualified healthcare provider or licensed professional for advice regarding their individual needs, diagnoses, or treatment.

    33 min

  6. APR 14

    It's Not You. It's ADHD.

    If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I saying the same thing for the tenth time and still getting nowhere?” you’re not alone and you’re not failing. We sit down with Hanna Forrest, a child ADHD behavior specialist, parent trainer, and a mom with ADHD, to name what’s really happening underneath the chaos: executive function gaps, working memory overload, sensory stress, time blindness, and a whole lot of shame that kids quietly carry home after holding it together all day. Hanna shares the perspective many of us never got at diagnosis. ADHD isn’t laziness, defiance, or a lack of caring. It’s a brain-based developmental difference that can leave kids up to a few years behind emotionally, even when they’re bright and capable. We talk medication in a grounded way, why “just medicate” is not the only path, and how nutrition, sleep, blood sugar, and targeted labs can be part of a real ADHD support plan when it fits your family. Then we get practical. We cover why yelling from downstairs doesn’t work, how fewer words can improve follow-through, and why a simple touch can help the brain switch gears. We dig into ADHD paralysis, breaking big tasks into smaller steps, building routines without constant prompting, and how to think about dopamine, screens, and healthier “hits” like movement and outdoor time. You’ll leave with tiny, doable shifts that protect your child’s self-worth and protect your nervous system too. If this helps, subscribe so you don’t miss part two, share it with a friend who needs hope today, and leave a review with the one strategy you’re trying first.  The content of this podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not licensed therapists, doctors, or medical professionals, and we do not provide medical or mental health advice. Any opinions expressed are based on personal experience. Listeners should consult with a qualified healthcare provider or licensed professional for advice regarding their individual needs, diagnoses, or treatment.

    1h 13m

  7. APR 7

    It's Not You. It's Breaking The Cycle.

    Nicole didn’t just “grow up fast” she learned how to survive. From a childhood shaped by instability, addiction, and adult-sized responsibility, she became fiercely independent, resourceful, and determined to build a different life. That drive helped her work, graduate early, and take care of herself as a teen, but it also laid down a nervous-system blueprint that motherhood would later challenge in ways she never expected. We talk through the mindset shift from “I never want kids” to building a stable marriage and becoming a mom, then the part people rarely say out loud: how having adorable kids can still feel activating when your body remembers chaos. Nicole shares what it’s like when noise, sleep deprivation, and constant needs trigger old survival mode, plus the pressure of navigating diagnoses and fighting to give your kids every tool for a healthy childhood. We also get practical and real about coping. We touch on antidepressants, why drinking can quietly become a default in mom life, and the moment Nicole decided to stop so her kids wouldn’t grow up with the same patterns. A major turning point is EMDR therapy and doing the work to reprocess painful memories, soften triggers, and learn how to go with the flow instead of white-knuckling every day. We end with a reminder we both need: this hard season is temporary, and protecting your kids can also mean finally healing yourself. If this hits home, subscribe, share with a friend who needs the honesty, and leave a review so more moms can find Momcom.  The content of this podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not licensed therapists, doctors, or medical professionals, and we do not provide medical or mental health advice. Any opinions expressed are based on personal experience. Listeners should consult with a qualified healthcare provider or licensed professional for advice regarding their individual needs, diagnoses, or treatment.

    54 min

  8. MAR 31

    It's Not You. It's Shannon.

    Nicole turns the mic toward, Shannon, and it gets real fast. We go back to the small-town kid who thought her older brothers were the coolest, held an eighth-grade triple jump record, and learned early what it looks like when a single mom is in full survival mode. We talk about the kind of childhood you don’t fully remember until someone asks the right question and how family, neighbors, and grandparents quietly formed a village that feels rare now. Then we jump to motherhood, where expectations get demolished. I share what labor felt like with Lucy and Thomas, the shock of postpartum intensity, and that protective, panicky feeling that makes daycare drop-off feel impossible. We also unpack the hard stages that don’t get posted online: battling with little people you love more than anything, trying to regulate your own emotions, and carrying mom guilt when you yell or forget the million tiny details schools expect you to track. We also talk about identity, creativity, and why joy counts. I finally admit I’ve always loved interior design, from rearranging my childhood bedroom to putting my “stamp” on every home, and how sharing that passion helped me feel like me again. We end with our rapid-fire segment for a laugh, including thrifting wins, unread email chaos, and the story of me getting into the wrong car. If you’ve ever thought, “What is wrong with me?” we’re here to say it's not you, it's motherhood. Subscribe to Mom Com, share this with a mom friend who needs a breath, and leave a review with the part that hit you hardest.  The content of this podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not licensed therapists, doctors, or medical professionals, and we do not provide medical or mental health advice. Any opinions expressed are based on personal experience. Listeners should consult with a qualified healthcare provider or licensed professional for advice regarding their individual needs, diagnoses, or treatment.

    56 min
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A podcast for moms who are navigating the beautiful, messy, overwhelming reality of motherhood—and want a place to feel heard, supported, and understood.

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