Enchanted and Exhausted

Kayla & Sam

Enchanted & Exhausted is the podcast where romantasy obsession meets real-life motherhood. Join Kayla and Sam each week as they dive into the latest BookTok favorites, fantasy worlds, unforgettable characters, and all the books keeping them up way too late. From spoiler-free recommendations and monthly book club picks to author interviews and conversations with indie bookstore owners, there's always another chapter to explore. Between the dragons, morally gray book boyfriends, and overflowing TBRs, you'll also find honest conversations about motherhood, creativity, small businesses, and navigating the beautiful chaos of everyday life. Whether you're here for the books, the laughs, or the reminder that you're not the only one reading "just one more chapter" at 2 a.m., grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and join us. New episodes every week wherever you get your podcasts, with full video episodes available on YouTube. ✨ Because life is enchanting... and exhausting.

Episodes

  1. 2 days ago

    Episode 4: Don't Wait For The Village, Become The Village

    Episode Title: Stop Waiting for Your Village—Become One 💛 Motherhood was never meant to be done alone—but what happens when the village everyone talks about just… doesn’t show up? In this episode of Enchanted & Exhausted, Kayla and Sam are getting real about what it means to become the village instead of waiting for one to find you. Being a mom is hard. It can be overwhelming, exhausting, isolating, and sometimes incredibly lonely. We all want people who check in, show up, offer help, remember the hard days, and remind us that we aren’t doing this alone. But building that kind of community starts with us, too. 💛 Send the text. 💛 Check on the mama who’s been quiet. 💛 Bring the coffee. 💛 Offer to hold the baby. 💛 Invite her even if she usually says no. 💛 Celebrate her wins. 💛 Show up when things get messy. You never know when one small act of friendship might be exactly what another mom needs. So instead of asking, “Where is my village?” maybe we start asking, “Whose village can I be today?” Grab your coffee, your headphones, and probably the laundry you’ve been avoiding, and join us for a conversation about motherhood, friendship, loneliness, and creating the community we all deserve. A note from us: This episode discusses some of the emotional challenges that can come with motherhood. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, or struggling with your mental health, please reach out to your doctor or another qualified healthcare professional. If you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress in the United States or its territories, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available by calling 988 or texting 988. ✨ Enchanted & Exhausted — where mom life meets bookish chaos. #EnchantedAndExhausted #MomLife #MomCommunity #Motherhood #MomVillage #MomsSupportingMoms #RealMotherhood #MomPodcast #MotherhoodUnfiltered #MomTalk #ItTakesAVillage #MentalHealthMatters #MomMentalHealth #MomFriends #ParentingPodcast #MomSupport #YouAreNotAlone #PodcastForMoms

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Enchanted & Exhausted is the podcast where romantasy obsession meets real-life motherhood. Join Kayla and Sam each week as they dive into the latest BookTok favorites, fantasy worlds, unforgettable characters, and all the books keeping them up way too late. From spoiler-free recommendations and monthly book club picks to author interviews and conversations with indie bookstore owners, there's always another chapter to explore. Between the dragons, morally gray book boyfriends, and overflowing TBRs, you'll also find honest conversations about motherhood, creativity, small businesses, and navigating the beautiful chaos of everyday life. Whether you're here for the books, the laughs, or the reminder that you're not the only one reading "just one more chapter" at 2 a.m., grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and join us. New episodes every week wherever you get your podcasts, with full video episodes available on YouTube. ✨ Because life is enchanting... and exhausting.