Festive? Debatable.

Festive? Debatable.

This time of year can feel… a lot. Between the expectations, the comparisons, and the emotional hangovers, it’s easy to forget that joy isn’t something you have to earn. In this episode, Kristen reminds us that even if you’re knee-deep in chaos, healing, or mashed potatoes — you’re still showing up, still glowing, and still doing your best. 🎧 So grab a snack, take a deep breath, and let’s figure out how to keep our weird little spirits bright (or at least functional). ✨ Come hang out on Instagram @yourmomsweirdpod

The Double Dutch Struggle Bus

Beep beep! Hands up if you’re on the Struggle Bus. This week, I’m catching you up on life, goals that went nowhere fast, and how I’m learning to give myself grace when everything goes sideways. From girls’ nights and Dutch Bros therapy to the secret art of keeping your bus from crashing — we’re talking finding joy, keeping hope, and surviving the chaos with snacks and good music. Follow along on Instagram 👉 @yourmomsweirdpod

From Ace Ventura To Acetaminophen

Double digits, baby! 🎉 In this week’s episode, we catch up on the week — the chaos, the kids, and the weird little things keeping me laughing (or losing my mind). You might be a weirdo if, like me, you spend free time memorizing random movie dialogue — from Can’t Hardly Wait to Ace Ventura to Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Then we shift gears: fall break reflections, my newest K-pop adventure, and some mom-brain deep dives. I’m breaking down RFK’s recent announcement and the research around leucovorin and acetaminophen, but don’t worry — it’s light, approachable, and packed with reassurance. Because here’s the truth: moms, you’re already carrying enough. You don’t know what you don’t know, and none of this is your fault. We end on a reminder to trust your gut, find your own answers, and give yourself some credit for how hard you’re trying. Because you’re a good mom, period. So grab a snack, buckle up for some weird, and let’s go from Ace Ventura to Acetaminophen together. ✨ Nerdy-but-Necessary Note: If you’re like me and want to see the receipts, here are the articles I mentioned in today’s episode. Because being a good mom means arming yourself with info and snacks. 🔗 Cerebral Folate Deficiency, Folate Receptor Alpha Autoantibodies and Leucovorin (Folinic Acid) Treatment in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PubMed  (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34834493/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34834493/]) 🔗 Association of Cord Plasma Biomarkers of In Utero Acetaminophen Exposure With Risk of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Childhood - PubMed (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31664451/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31664451/]) (Promise they’re not boring. Okay, maybe a little boring. But worth the read.) Follow me! Tell your friends! Find me on IG @yourmomsweirdpod

Friend or Framily?

Blood doesn’t always make family. Sometimes it’s the people who show up, listen, drop off caffeine, or simply make you feel seen—your framily. In this episode, I talk about what it’s like to grow up without those mother/sister check-ins so many people take for granted, the friends who’ve filled those gaps along the way, and how I’m learning that loving yourself has to come first (yes, even before the zombie apocalypse 🧟‍♀️). We’ll laugh, we’ll cry, and hopefully you’ll walk away thinking about the people in your life who are your framily—and maybe the ones who see you that way too.

Grateful AF

This week on Your Mom’s Weird Podcast, Kristen is serving up gratitude—but with a twist. Not the boring “family, health, job” kind of gratitude (yawn), but the oddly specific, laugh-through-your-tears, thank-you-for-existing type that actually sticks. From naps that hit different to skateable sidewalks, this episode is one big love letter to the tiny things that make life bearable, magical, and sometimes downright weird. Kristen also shares how gratitude can hit like a wake-up call (spoiler: it involves a school bus), and why getting specific might just be the medicine we all need right now. ✨ Want to play along? Write your own weirdly specific gratitude thank-you notes and tag Kristen @yourmomsweirdpod. She’ll be cheering you on and maybe even stealing your best ones for future inspo. Because gratitude isn’t just good vibes—it’s fuel for the chaos