I Didn't Sign Up for This - Honest Conversations about Parenthood with @honestly.kaitlyn

In this episode, Kaitlyn and Cody discuss their recent kid free trip since their honeymoon over 12 years ago. We chat about things like if we missed our kids when we were gone and Cody’s sobriety at an all inclusive resort. Kaitlyn also shares a special announcement about the podcast.  Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, foll...

Today, we're joined by Hannah Olson, who’s on a mission to redefine what it means to be a mother. Hannah sheds light on the distinction between motherhood as a relationship and caregiving as a role, advocating for a fairer distribution of caregiving responsibilities and the crucial need for societal support for mothers. Our conversation also explores how language shapes our perceptions of mot...

Hey Friends! Today we are chatting with Paige Turner who is a mom of four and content creator who talks about the often-overlooked topics of invisible labor and domestic work. In our conversation we explore the mental load that mothers carry, the inequities in domestic responsibilities within relationships, and the importance of communication and equity in partnerships.  To connect with Paige, you...

Ask and you shall receive! Cody is back on the podcast for a candid, off the cuff conversation about scheduling intimacy, what it means to live a balanced life, being intentional with our schedules for self care time and being completely exhausted after the kids go to bed.  Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follow me on Ins...

Hey friends! Today we are talking with my mom about her parenting journey through the 80’s and 90’s as a stay at home mom to six kids - yes I said six! We discuss things like how parenting has changed over the last 30 years, the unrealistic expectations placed on modern mothers, balancing family life and the impact on marriage after kids.  Thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this ep...

Hey friends! Last week I posted a poll on Instagram wanting to know why you’re feeling so tired and overwhelmed as a parent. We go over the results, I read some verbatims and I share the overwhelming mental load that comes with parenting, the societal expectations placed on mothers, and the struggle to balance work and family life. This is another real and raw episode so get ready to hear how I fe...

Why is making mom friends so hard?! In this weeks solo episode we chat about it! I talk about my personale experience making mom friends, feeling isolated as a first time mom and practical tips on making mom friends, both in person and online.  Thank you so much for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast! Don’t forget to follow the po...

Hey friends! Welcome to this weeks episode! Today we are chatting with Tera Wages, the CEO of Connection Codes about the importance of emotional regulation, and the need for connection in parenting and marriage. We talk about why parents are really overwhelmed (hint: it’s not always our to-do list) and she shares a tool that will help you connect with your partner in as little as 4 minutes a day....

Today we are chatting about things we didn’t sign up for this week - particularly focusing on default parenting. I share some recent personal experiences with overwhelm, especially while managing sick kids and balancing work responsibilities. I also chat about the emotional toll of parenting, the struggle for equality in shared responsibilities, and the exhaustion that comes with daily life. I als...

In this weeks episode, I share my thoughts about Secret Lives of Mormon Wives as an ExMormon living in Utah. We talk about the Utah culture, soda shops, “soaking”, and if Mormons really get laughing gas while getting Botox. I also give my opinion on each of the cast and and some key moments in the show. There might be some spoilers so if you haven’t watched or care, save this to listen to later! I...

Hey friends! In today’s solo episode, we are going to chat about my personal experience with anxiety and stress as a parent! Yay! I deep dive into the recent report from the US Surgeon General on parental stress and share my personal feelings and thoughts about social media, the challenges of balancing work and parenting, the lack of affordable childcare, and more! I also give a first impression o...

Christine Landis, founder of Peacock Parent, joins us this week to discuss the benefits of running a household like a business, outsourcing low joy tasks to improve quality of life and how we as parents should treat time like currency. Christine is a mom and a former CEO, who retired herself at 36 years old after selling her business. She spends her time helping parents run a household that empowe...

 Welcome to this weeks cluster of an episode where Kaitlyn and Cody discuss topics such as the difficulties of managing kids school schedules for working parents (several rants included) and how to decide if you should have more kids (no, this isn’t an announcement!). We dig into the financial pressures of raising kids, paying for college, impacts to mental health, lack of paid leave and age gaps....

Today we are chatting with Andrea Brambila about independent play! If you have a baby or toddler, you’ve probably seen content around independent play and how to get your child to play independently so you can get sh*t done! Andrea is an independent play specialist and is here to give us alllll the tips! We chat about easy ways to start teaching independent play, 10 minute toy rotations and how to...

Everyone and their dog has been talking about ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ series that is set to release in September but I thought I would add to the noise with my unique perspective as an ex-Mormon living in Utah.  I also chat about date nights, connecting with your partner and sex after baby!  Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyd...

Abby Calabrese joins us to share her journey of overcoming burnout and her decision to quit alcohol. She discusses the challenges of motherhood and the chaos it brings and how alcohol became a coping mechanism for stress and burnout. We also discuss Abby’s journey through burnout and overwhelm as a working mom and she shares alternative ways to de-stress and take care of herself. Abby offers a vid...

You asked, Cody answers! Last week we did a Q&A on Instagram stories for Cody and the responses were overwhelming so we decided to do a podcast episode! Cody answers questions about our recent trip, our decision to get back together, his sobriety journey and more! Hope you enjoy!  Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram: @ididntsignupforthispodcast and for more everyday mom life, follo...

 My baby is four which means we are officially out of the “horrible threes” stage. On this episode I talk about horrible threes, epic meltdowns, how none of my parenting approaches have worked with my younger daughter and ask myself: when do kids start getting easier. I also chat about kids birthday parties, the pressure to make them “Instagram worthy” and give some updates on PMDD and live stress...

It’s been two weeks since I’ve released a new episode and this is a good one! Cody joins us on the podcast where we debrief our recent vacation and the challenges of traveling with kids. We touch on the status of our relationship, updates to the podcast and get into the highs and lows of the trip, managing expectations, the Taylor Swift concert and dealing with tantrums in public. You can get $10...

Today we are talking with Caroline Tanis who is a Financial Advisor and speaker who focuses on helping her clients build their desired lifestyle. In our conversation, we talk about how to talk to your kids about money, introducing them to allowance, spending and saving. We chat about changing our mindset about money being evil and how families who are living paycheck to paycheck can save for the f...

Today we are talking with Tessa Stuckey, who is a therapist and licensed counselor who shares her insights and experiences working with teenagers and parents around screentime, social media and smartphones.  Tessa shares a lot about the addictive nature of screens, the negative effects on emotional development and self-worth, and the importance of delaying social media and smartphones until an app...

Hi friends! This week I am sharing my birth stories, postpartum experience, and whether I think going from 0-1 kids or 1-2 is harder. I share how my postpartum experiences varied between both kids, chat about colic, breastfeeding issues, feeling like a failure as a new mom and my experience being pregnant and giving birth during the pandemic.  I did not create an outline before I started recording...

This week we are chatting with Meg Campbell who is a divorced mom who has done a fabulous job of uncoupling and co-parenting with her ex husband. Meg helped me tremendously when I was going through my divorce and just came out with her memoir called “With Grace and Gratitude: A Memoir of Uncoupling, Co-parenting and Collective Healing.” Listen while Meg discusses her experience with divorce and ho...

In this solo episode, I chat about vacationing with kids and why I don’t consider it a vacation - it’s a memory-making trip! I also open up about taking a family trip with Cody, my ex-husband, and how separation and divorce is an emotional rollercoaster.  If you’re planning a vacation to St. George, Utah and want to stay at a beautiful home with soft white sand and a lagoon, you can get 15% off yo...

Today we are chatting with Jo Piazza who is the author of THE BOOK OF THE SUMMER - The Sicilian Inheritance. In our chat, we talk about the difference between #tradwives and stay-at-home moms (spoiler - they aren’t the same thing), her podcast Under the Influence where she deep dives into the influencer world and her book The Sicilian Inheritance. You can follow Jo on Instagram at @jopiazzaauthor...