Episode 5: When Love Isn't Love - Living with a Narcissist and Learning to Heal

Episode 5: When Love Isn't Love - Living with a Narcissist and Learning to Heal

In this 52-minute episode of F*ck Perfect: The Messy Momcast, we dive into the reality of narcissism—what it is, what it can look like in relationships, and how it can impact your sense of self. I share my own experiences, the red flags I missed, and the lessons I learned while navigating a relationship that left me questioning my reality. We'll talk about common narcissistic behaviors, how emotional manipulation and gaslighting can affect you, and what healing and rebuilding your confidence can look like on the other side. If you've ever felt like you were constantly walking on eggshells, questioning yourself, or losing who you are in a relationship, this episode is for you. Because sometimes love isn't love—and recognizing that can be the first step toward healing. 🎧 Listen now: https://msha.ke/f.perfectmomcast [https://msha.ke/f.perfectmomcast] #FckPerfectMomcast #Narcissism #HealingJourney #YouAreNotAlone #TalkAboutIt #MessyMomLife

Becoming Me (Again)

Becoming Me (Again) In this 51-minute episode of F*ck Perfect: The Messy Momcast, I open up about rebuilding myself after becoming a mom again at 32, getting divorced before my youngest turned five, and raising a child with disabilities—all while trying to rediscover who I am outside of motherhood. It’s raw, honest, and real—because starting over isn’t about bouncing back, it’s about finding yourself again in the mess. 🎧 Listen now: https://msha.ke/f.perfectmomcast [https://msha.ke/f.perfectmomcast]

Episode 3: Messy Minds - Parenting Through Mental Health and Neurodiversity

This week on F*ck Perfect: The Messy Momcast — we’re getting real about parenting through mental health and neurodiversity. From ADHD to autism, join me for an honest, raw, and hopeful conversation about the highs, lows, and messy middle. If you’re a parent, caregiver, or just want to learn, this one’s for YOU. Grab your headphones and listen now — it’s over an hour of truth, healing, and a little messy mom humor. If this episode resonated with you, please share it, subscribe, and join The Messy Circle. Let’s keep the conversation going. https://msha.ke/f.perfectmomcast [https://msha.ke/f.perfectmomcast]   In the break down of diagnosis, I mentioned National Institute of Mental Health a few times as well as a few others. Here are the links I found for my case that may help you. Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/disruptive-mood-dysregulation-disorder [https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/disruptive-mood-dysregulation-disorder] ADHD-Combined https://add.org/adhd-combined-type/ [https://add.org/adhd-combined-type/] Anxiety & Depression https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/diseases/depression-anxiety.html [https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/diseases/depression-anxiety.html] https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety [https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety] https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/are-you-missing-these-signs-of-anxiety-or-depression [https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/are-you-missing-these-signs-of-anxiety-or-depression]

Episode 2: The Void They Left — Talking About Absent Parents

In this 40-minute episode of F*ck Perfect: The Messy Momcast, we’re exploring the deep, complicated, and emotional topic of absent parents. Whether they left physically or emotionally or were never really there to begin with, the impact runs deep, and we’re talking about all of it. From childhood wounds to the way it shapes us as adults (and as parents ourselves), I’m opening up about my own experiences and how I’ve learned to navigate the grief, anger, and healing that come with that kind of silence. If you’ve ever felt the ache of someone who should’ve shown up but didn’t, this one’s for you.

Episode 1: Meet the Mess Behind the Mic

In this very first episode of F*ck Perfect: The Messy Momcast, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing my story—who I am, where I’ve been, and why this messy, honest space matters. From surviving domestic violence and life with a narcissist to rediscovering myself after divorce (all while raising kids and keeping my humor intact), I’m laying it all out. This 20-minute episode is raw, real, and just the beginning of the conversations we’re going to have here. So grab a drink, settle in on my virtual couch, and let’s get messy together.