Mom, Interrupted Podcast

In this raw and unfiltered episode, we’re diving into one of the hardest conversations to have—what it really looks like to deal with toxic family relationships. From verbal and emotional abuse to guilt, obligation, and the pressure to “keep the peace,” we’re laying it all out and saying the things many people are afraid to admit out loud. We talk about the reality of setting boundaries, the diffe...

Spring is here, and everywhere we turn we’re told it’s time to refresh, reset, and reorganize. But in this episode of Mom, Interrupted , we’re not talking about closets, storage bins, or color-coded pantries. We’re talking about spring cleaning our lives. This week we dive into the invisible clutter moms carry — the expectations, guilt, and comparison that quietly pile up over time. Together we un...

This Galentine’s Day episode is a reminder that love doesn’t only show up in heart-shaped boxes or grand gestures. Joined by Ely’s sister-in-law and friend, Alyssa, we’re talking about the kind of love that quietly carries us through motherhood—friendship, connection, and feeling truly seen in this season of life. We reflect on how friendships change after becoming moms, why adult connection matte...

In this episode, we’re talking about the Groundhog Day feeling of motherhood—the days that blur together, the routines that keep us going but sometimes leave us feeling stuck on autopilot. If your life lately feels like the same wake-ups, the same responsibilities, and the same mental load on repeat… you’re not alone. This solo episode is a gentle reminder that while routine is necessary, moms are...

This week’s episode is part reflection, part reset, and part encouragement for moms who may be feeling a little lost this January. We’re talking about the identity shift that happens in motherhood — how easy it is to lose pieces of yourself while trying to be everything for everyone else. We open up about the guilt of missing who you used to be, the pressure to “do it all,” and why those feelings...

In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between the fantasy we’re sold through books, movies, and TV—and the reality of what intimacy, desire, and connection can actually look like in real life. We start by reflecting on how we first learned about sex (or didn’t), and how much of that education came from media rather than real conversations. From there, we unpack how unrealistic storyl...

In this New Year’s resolutions episode, we’re checking in honestly and throwing out the pressure that usually comes with “new year, new you.” Instead of unrealistic goals and all-or-nothing thinking, we’re talking about what it actually looks like to set intentions in the middle of real mom life — interruptions, exhaustion, and all. This conversation is less about fixing ourselves and more about o...

This one’s a big one — our longest episode to date — and honestly? It felt a lot like a therapy session. For us and hopefully for you too. Before the Christmas break madness officially kicks in, we wanted to slow things down and check in. This episode is all about yackin’, wrapping, and really talking through how the holiday season is landing on us as moms — the excitement, the overwhelm, the pres...

In this episode, we’re diving into what it really takes to survive December as a mom — the pressure, the expectations, the mental load, and the nonstop calendar of school events, holiday tasks, and family needs. We talk through the quiet stressors no one mentions, the guilt that creeps in when the month feels overwhelming, and the emotional weight of trying to create “magic” for everyone else. You...

In this festive, chaotic, and slightly unhinged episode, Jennifer and Ely dive headfirst into the mayhem caused by that tiny holiday tyrant: the Elf on the Shelf. From the late-night panic of “Oh no, we forgot to move the elf!” to waking up with coffee in one hand and crafting supplies in the other, the hosts break down the magic, the madness, and the absolute mess this tradition brings into every...

In this episode, we’re taking the stress out of seasonal spending. The holidays can feel like a financial pressure cooker for moms—between gifts, events, travel, outfits, classroom parties, and “just one more thing” moments, it’s easy for costs (and anxiety) to snowball. We’re breaking down how to create a realistic, guilt-free holiday budget that actually fits mom life. We’ll talk about what real...

The holidays are here, and with them comes the beautiful blend of joy, pressure, chaos, and connection that every mom knows all too well. In this festive Thanksgiving themed episode of Mom, Interrupted, we dive into the world of holiday hosting, family gatherings, and the behind-the-scenes magic moms are expected to create — all while keeping their sanity intact. From planning the perfect meal (or...

In this conversation, the speaker discusses the importance of recognizing the gray areas in life, particularly in the context of parenting. They emphasize that life is not simply about good versus evil, but rather about understanding the complexities and intentions behind people's actions. This understanding fosters empathy, compassion, and forgiveness in children, which are essential qualities fo...

As the days grow shorter and the to-do lists get longer, it’s easy to feel your energy — and your mood — dip. In this episode of Mom, Interrupted, Ely and Jennifer open up about the mental and emotional weight that can hit during the colder months and how moms can protect their peace before the holiday chaos begins. From beating the November blues to setting healthy boundaries and redefining self-...

In this Halloween-themed episode of Mom Interrupted the husbands unfortunately ghosted us for this one! But on this special we discuss our fabooooolous costumes this year, and the chaos that the holiday brings for us as moms. We reflect on the evolution of Halloween celebrations, the cultural changes surrounding the holiday, and the pressure to create perfect holiday moments. The conversation also...

Guess who’s back, back, back? MOM, INTERRUPTED IS BACK AGAIN!  We are back! Tell a friend!  We are kicking off season two and it is so wonderful to finally be here!  After a three month hiatus we are back and feeling better than ever! After a crazy three months of healing, moving across the country and both of us learning to start over, the biggest question over the last few weeks was “will the po...

Hi everyone! Forgive us for not having our intro or outro song on this very significant episode but we had major technically difficulties this week when Jen’s laptop decided it hated her today. But… Welcome to our tenth and final episode of our first season! Ten weeks have flown by and we have learned SO much! We have grown SO much! We continue to persevere and self-reflect each week and continue...

Welcome to our very first *audio* version of our first ever intentionally video recorded episode! Happy Father's Day to all of you wonderful fathers out there in the world. Join us, in a very fun, very unscripted and very chaotic episode as we bring on our first guests of the season, OUR MEN! The infamous 'J' and 'T'! We celebrate them and get their insight on some hot topics and even some advice...

Welcome to Episode 8! In this episode we are discussing technology and what it means to us to raise our kids in 2025 having access to basically, everything at their fingertips. We are millenials, and we definitely dated ourselves in this episode a little bit with some of things we mentioned. But - we find this topic to be extremely important. We feel that while technology is great, it is starting...

In this footloose and fancy free super pre-recorded in advance episode we put each other in the hot seat and answer a curated list of our favorite things. Jenna will be out of town on her first ever kid free vacation when this airs and we are hoping that listening to this on her way home will calm those separation anxiety nerves we all suspect she is going to be having after 36 hours away from her...

On our 6th episode of our podcast, we dive deep into some subtopics that come under the main topic of Mental Health. We talk about our own personal mental health struggles, our struggles with post partum depression, our men's struggle with post partum, and some statistics about men's mental health in general. This is SUCH a broad topic and it is one we want to visit over and over because w...

In this week's episode we take a very deep dive and open up about the hardships that come with being a Stepmom. Of course, with bad times, there can come good times - Ely opens up about how her stepsons' mom, bonus dad, herself and J decided to defeat and beat the odds and come together as a family for the better of their boys. Jenna gives some insight into how co-parenting has changed wit...

Hiiiii there everyone! Welcome to episode 4! This week Ely and Jenna are overly prepared for the episode they had prepared and severely underprepared for the episode they recorded. Enjoy witty banter, all of the giggles - basically just two best mom friends catching up and enjoying each other's company. We answer listener questions that we have not had the pleasure to answer yet and just go all ov...

Join us as we celebrate and honor moms everywhere on our first ever Mother's Day special. We laugh, literally cry, and we find out some fun facts about how Mother's Day came to be! Join us as we get vulnerable as we discuss our relationships with our own mothers and what they mean to us.

In this episode, we deep dive into Ely's marriage and how she makes it work after a decade! As she said she is by no means a marriage expert but her wisdom is much appreciated! We talk about Jenna's divorce. The process. The exhaustion. How it started and she scratches the surface on why exactly she decided to leave. We talk about where she is at and how God has a funny timing for everything. We r...