Messy Minded Mama

Episode 17 - Marriage After Kids: Real Talk with Our Husbands (Part 1)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2590502/fan_mail/new] Marriage after kids changes everything—and yet, somehow, the heart of a strong marriage remains the same. In this special episode, Jenn is joined by her husband, Tyler, for an honest conversation about what marriage looks like after children enter the picture. From navigating the mental load and staying connected through busy seasons to sharing parenting responsibilities and finding humor in the chaos, they're pulling back the curtain on the realities of family life. Together, they discuss: • How their relationship changed after becoming parents • The challenges of balancing marriage, parenting, and everyday responsibilities • Mental load and the invisible work that often comes with raising a family • What husbands wish moms knew • Funny stories from life with kids (including a memorable moment involving "the main one") • The habits and perspectives that help them stay connected through different seasons of family life Whether you're in the newborn trenches, chasing toddlers, navigating school-aged years, or simply trying to reconnect with your spouse amid the busyness of family life, this conversation offers encouragement, honesty, and a reminder that you're not alone. One insight from Tyler that stood out: "Parents have already done the hard part. They've found someone they connect with—someone they can build a life and raise a family with." This is Part 1 of our "Real Talk with Our Husbands" series. Stay tuned for Part 2, featuring Kate and her husband. Connect with us: Instagram: @messy.minded.mama Website: messymindedmama.com If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another parent who could use some encouragement.

Episode 16 - Summer Reset: Prepare Now, Thank Yourself Later

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2590502/fan_mail/new] We're back! 🎙️ After an accidental summer break before summer even started, we're catching up on all the end-of-school chaos, spirit weeks, graduations, and the inevitable round of sickness that seemed determined to kick off our summer plans. If you're entering summer feeling more exhausted than refreshed, you're not alone. In this episode, we share what moms in our community are craving more of this summer—rest, connection, slow mornings, adventure, and intentional time with their kids—and what's feeling hardest right now, from balancing work and family to feeling responsible for everyone's happiness. Together, we're talking about how to create a Summer Reset that gives you the permission slip you need and create rhythms that actually work for your family. Because summer doesn't need to be perfect to be meaningful. In This Episode: ☀️ Why summer often feels harder than we expect ☀️ What moms really want more (and less) of this season ☀️ How to decide how you want summer to feel before filling your calendar ☀️ The difference between creating rhythm and creating rigidity ☀️ Our personal Summer Permission Slips ☀️ A simple "Prepare Now, Thank Yourself Later" challenge Favorite Takeaways: ✨ Moms aren't asking for more activities. They're asking for more peace, presence, and connection. ✨ You are not responsible for creating a magical summer every single day. ✨ Kids need a present mom more than they need a perfect summer. ✨ Protecting your energy isn't selfish—it's what helps everyone enjoy summer more. Your Summer Reset Challenge: Choose ONE thing this week that future-you will appreciate. Maybe it's planning easy meals, scheduling downtime, setting family expectations, or letting go of something that no longer serves your family. A little preparation today can create a lot more peace later. Prepare now. Thank yourself later. Connect with us on Instagram @messymindedmama and tell us: 👉 What's one thing you want MORE of this summer?

Episode 15 - Nourishing Moms: Real-Life Nutrition Without the Pressure

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2590502/fan_mail/new] Motherhood can make nutrition feel overwhelming, exhausting, and honestly… impossible some days. Between feeding kids, managing the mental load, and surviving on coffee and leftover snacks, many moms end up putting themselves last. In today’s episode, we sit down with Ana Sofia — registered dietician, founder of Balanced Nutrition, creator of The Balanced Mom Method, and mom of 3 under 4 — to talk about realistic nutrition for motherhood. This conversation is all about simplifying food, releasing perfectionism, and helping moms feel supported instead of judged when it comes to nourishment. We talk about: * Why nutrition feels so hard during motherhood * Feeding yourself while caring for little ones * Picky eaters and reducing mealtime pressure * What “good enough” nutrition actually looks like * Simple ways moms can support their energy without overcomplicating things Ana brings both professional expertise and lived experience to this conversation, creating such a validating and encouraging space for moms in every season. Whether you’re in survival mode, postpartum, or simply trying to take better care of yourself without adding more pressure, this episode is for you. Connect with Ana Sofia: @balancednutrition.rd If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another mom who needs this reminder today.

Episode 14 - The Women Who Raised Us

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2590502/fan_mail/new] This week’s episode is a special one. 💛 In honor of Mother’s Day and Maternal Mental Health Month, we sat down with our moms for a conversation about motherhood across generations—the things that have changed, the things that haven’t, and the lessons we continue to carry forward. This episode is full of perspective, laughter, honesty, and some really meaningful reminders about what actually matters in the long run. More than anything, this conversation reminded us that motherhood was never meant to be carried alone—and that every generation is learning how to do this a little differently, and hopefully a little more supported. Whether you’re in the thick of motherhood, missing your mom, navigating your own healing, or simply needing a reminder that you’re not alone… we hope this episode feels like sitting in the room with us. 💛 Maternal mental health matters. 💛 Support matters. 💛 Moms deserve spaces where they can be honest about how they’re doing. Thank you for being here with us.

Episode 13 - Meet the Moms Behind the Mic (The Stories Behind This Space)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2590502/fan_mail/new] We’re doing something a little different today.  Before we begin bringing real moms onto the podcast soon, we wanted to take a moment to pause and let you get to know us a little more—beyond the conversations we’ve been having here.  In this episode, we’re sharing the stories behind why this space exists. Not the polished versions—but the real moments in motherhood that felt heavier than we expected, the mental load we didn’t see coming, and how those experiences shaped the work we do now.  We talk about the intersection of our personal experiences as moms and our professional backgrounds, and why it became so important to create a space that feels supportive, honest, and grounded in real life—not performative or overwhelming.  If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding a lot mentally… or like you should be handling things better than you are… this conversation is for you.  There is space for you here.  We’re also so excited to begin bringing this space into real life. We’re hosting our first in-person event for moms—a space to connect, feel supported, and have honest conversations about the mental load of motherhood. ✨ Event Details: Messy Mama Moments: Canvas Painting with Your Littles May 9th — 9am-12pm Createry Workshop, Littleton This is a fun event for moms and their littles to get a bit messy and connect with others in our community. 👉 Register here — https://www.messymindedmama.com/canvas-painting-may-9