Chaos with Kori

When your kid’s preschool teacher says they’re the favorite, you brace for something sweet. But when they say your child reached into their pocket and stole a $10 bill? That’s a new level of parenting chaos. In this episode of *Chaos with Kori*, I relive one of the most cringeworthy IEP meetings ever — complete with three mystery combs, some light larceny, and a whole lot of awkward laughter. #Cha...

Ever notice how the tiniest moments can feel like they deserve a standing ovation? In this episode of Chaos with Kori , we’re celebrating the wins that don’t make highlight reels — but absolutely should. P used a new phrase in perfect context. I found the courage to speak up when I usually stay silent. S picked something just for himself — not for anyone else. They may look like small steps on the...

(*Chaos With Kori update* - episodes are taking a little longer to record and produce right now, so there will be gaps but I promise episodes are coming) October showed up swinging — germs, chaos, meltdowns, emotional crashes, and one very haunted smoke detector. In this end-of-month sitrep, I unpack how it all came crashing down (and somehow still came together). From the sniffles to the spirals,...

In this episode of Chaos with Kori , I open up about one of the hardest but most important parts of parenting a neurodivergent child — the IEP meeting. From the endless paperwork to the emotional whiplash of hearing professionals describe your child in bullet points, it’s a ride of pride, fear, and fierce love. Join me as I navigate the chaos of advocacy, masking, measurable goals, and the messy t...

Growing up with lopsided boobs isn’t exactly the kind of teenage story you hear in health class — but it was mine. From wearing a chicken fillet in my bra for five years, to sitting in consultations that told me to “wait until you’re 18,” all the way to the day a hospital made me watch a live breast surgery as “preparation”… this is the chaotic, awkward, and ultimately empowering story of my wonky...

You ever have one of those days where you swear you’ve lived it before ? The same chaos, the same conversation, even the same spilled coffee? In this episode of Chaos with Kori , I dive into the weird world of déjà vu — the moments that make you question reality, memory, and whether your brain is secretly buffering. From mom life loops to eerie coincidences that feel too familiar, it’s a mix of hu...

Ever had your brain take a tiny worry and turn it into a full-blown disaster movie? Same. In this episode of Chaos with Kori , I talk about my brain’s favorite pastime: catastrophizing. From imagining I’ll get arrested at the DMV to writing entire FBI-level plots when the kids are five minutes late, I share the chaos of living through “what if” scenarios that never actually happen. We’ll laugh abo...

Ever moved halfway across the world with a baby? Yeah… it’s not as glamorous as it sounds. In this episode of Chaos with Kori , I take you back to 2010 — when I packed up my entire life in England, boarded a plane to America, and discovered that the real chaos wasn’t the flight… it was what happened after landing. From an airport diaper blowout of legendary proportions at Chicago O’Hare to the bit...

After a quick burst of rain and a whole lot of “tree dandruff,” I found myself staring at the ground covered in redwood bark and needles—and realizing that maybe these messy trees have something to teach us. In this episode of Chaos with Kori , I dive into the strange, beautiful truth about why redwoods shed constantly—and how that chaos mirrors the way we grow. Like them, we drop what no longer s...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: Mentions of aggressive meltdowns, parental burnout, and emotional exhaustion. Three days of chaos. Three days of screaming, hitting, and headbutting. This wasn’t just a rough weekend — it was a full-blown parenting war. In this episode, I’m not sugarcoating it. I’m talking about the exhaustion that leaves you hollow, the guilt that sits heavy on your chest, and the quiet tears...

Ever feel like you’re one minor inconvenience away from screaming into a pillow… while wearing a tiara? In this special episode of Chaos with Kori , we’re diving into the untold story of the Chaos Queen — a woman armed with a Bluetooth-betraying phone, a Stanley cup that never leaves her hand, and a crown made of dry shampoo and pure willpower. Inspired by Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl era...

When a giant rotting pumpkin and his brainworm-riddled buddy claimed that Tylenol causes autism , I knew the fallout would land on people like me. Parents. Moms. Dads. The ones already fighting guilt, doubt, and a system that doesn't support our kids — and now we’re being told we caused it? In this unapologetically fiery episode of Chaos with Kori , I torch the dangerous pseudoscience surround...

In this episode of Chaos with Kori , I’m taking you inside the battles no one sees — my life with PTSD and adjustment disorder. It’s a story about heart-racing panic in the middle of a quiet morning, grocery store trips that feel like survival missions, and why some alarms in your brain never seem to turn off. You’ll hear about the moments that knocked me off balance, the chaos that still manages...

In this episode of Chaos with Kori , I share what it’s really like to finally find my feet — and my voice. No more chasing approval. No more blubbering through every hard conversation. Just raw truths, spoken out loud, without apology. Is it growth? Is it Prozac? The world may never know. But what I do know is that learning to communicate honestly (without melting into tears) feels like freedom. J...

Balancing life with depression, anxiety, and neurodivergence is like stacking rings on a toy that was never designed to hold that much weight. Some days the tower holds, some days it topples—and that’s okay. In this episode of Chaos with Kori , I open up about the myth of balance, the pressure of parenting while neurodivergent, and why even when the rings fall, love is still what matters most. #Ch...

What do you get when you mix toddlers, teenagers, and chaos? According to S, the answer is simple: “Toddlers are like velociraptors.” And honestly… he’s not wrong. In this episode of Chaos with Kori , I take S’s viral tweet and run with it—straight into my own version of Jurassic Park . From P learning how to open doors, to S raiding the pantry for Pringles and candy bars, to the dogs circling lik...

Love isn’t always soft. Sometimes it leaves bruises—on your body, on your heart, on your spirit. In this raw and unfiltered episode of Chaos with Kori , I open up about the hidden realities of raising an autistic child. The meltdowns, the self-harm, the exhaustion that no one sees. The way the system fails us. The guilt that never lets up. This isn’t the glossy version of parenting you see on soci...

You ever hear a word so many times it completely loses all meaning? For me, that word is “Mom.” In this raw and hilarious episode of Chaos with Kori , I dive into the mind-melting experience of being called “Mom” approximately 647 times before breakfast. From snack negotiations and toddler meltdowns to existential crises in the laundry room, this is the unfiltered truth about what happens when you...

Some days, parenting feels like a marathon of meltdowns, TV wars, and snack negotiations — and today was definitely one of those days. But in the middle of the chaos, there were these golden moments: a calm haircut on the patio, giggles in the bath, and a tiny voice singing “school bus, school bus.” In this episode of Chaos with Kori , I take you through the rollercoaster of a day with P — the har...

Ever hid the “good snacks” from your kids? Watched Bluey long after they went to bed? Taken a suspiciously long “bathroom break” just to scroll in peace? In this episode of Chaos with Kori , I confess my most shameless parental guilty pleasures — from snack heists to strategic white lies — and remind you that a little selfishness might just be the secret to surviving parenthood.#ChaosWithKori #Par...

The One with the Bowl You know that one bowl — the emergency bowl that lives under the sink? Yeah… it finally got some use. In this episode of Chaos with Kori , we dive into my least favorite kind of chaos: the vomit kind. P wasn’t feeling quite right, and when disaster struck, I was armed with a bowl, shaky hands, and a super-sensitive nose that betrayed me at every turn. From dramatic toddler pu...

What do you do when your kid wakes up at 1 A.M. demanding trains… and then again at 4 A.M. asking for a Twinkie? In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I share the funny, exhausting, and surprisingly heartwarming reality of late-night wake-ups with P. From midnight negotiations to snack-time victories, these moments are more than just lost sleep — they’re proof that he’s finding his voice, one reques...

In this episode of Chaos with Kori , Kori dives nose-first into the chaos of living with an ultra-sensitive sniffer . From waking up as a child and saving a lumber mill from burning down, to sniffing out infections, trash can tragedies, and suspicious smells before anyone else even notices — her bloodhound-level nose is both a gift and a curse. Whether it’s catching BO before it enters the room or...

What started as a quick Starbucks run with P turned into one of the most unexpectedly heartwarming moments I’ve had in a long time. In this mini episode, I share a brief encounter with a Vietnam veteran who saw my son — really saw him — and reminded me just how powerful kindness can be. It’s a story about scooter horns, joyful dancing, and a few simple words that hit harder than any lecture ever c...

Ever paused a movie because Ryan Hall went live? Have a weather app folder labeled “Storm Stuff”? Did you scream “rotation!” while standing on your porch in flip-flops? If you said yes to any of the above, you might be a weather nerd — and you’re in good company. In this chaotic, heartfelt episode of Chaos with Kori , we’re diving into the world of clouds, caffeine, and community. From chasing sto...