Mondays Are A Mother

Not Like the Movies This week on Mondays Are a Mother , I’m sharing an update that feels straight out of a rom-com… until it doesn’t. After finally working up the courage to reach out to the mystery man, I got the answer I was hoping for—the feelings were mutual. But as quickly as the butterflies arrived, reality set in. Sometimes mutual feelings aren’t the same thing as a happy ending, and someti...

Episode Title: Can I Get Over It Already? Why do some heartbreaks linger long after the relationship is over? And why do financial struggles seem to carry a weight that follows us everywhere? In this honest and vulnerable episode, we dive into the emotional burden of carrying both financial stress and unresolved grief from a relationship that ended years ago. When bills pile up, dreams feel delaye...

This week on Mondays Are for Mothers , we sit down with Christine McNemar for an unfiltered conversation about the future of Montgomery County. From rapid development and infrastructure concerns to the voices being overlooked in local government, Christine shares why she’s running as an independent candidate and what she believes needs to change to truly serve the people. Together, we dive into th...

Part 3 of Feral & Free with Sidney Burlas brings Sidney to the chapter where everything changed. She takes us inside the custody battle that tested every part of her, while carrying the weight of heartbreak behind closed doors. Sidney also opens up about the impact of Welby’s addiction — how loving someone through that kind of struggle slowly pulled their relationship apart and led to their sp...

On Part 2 of Feral & Free with Sidney Burlas, Sidney Burlas steps into one of the most turbulent chapters of her story. She’s carrying Cora, trying to make sense of a complicated relationship with her father, and learning what it means to let someone in after meeting Welby. But behind the scenes, the pressure never lets up. Anonymous text messages begin to appear — relentless, invasive, and im...

The Feral Flower with Sidney Burlas (Part 1 of 3) In this powerful first installment, we sit down with Sidney Burlas to begin unfolding a story rooted in resilience, survival, and transformation. From navigating the weight of childhood trials to facing real-life courtroom battles, Sidney shares what it means to grow through circumstances that could have easily broken her. Known to some as the niec...

This week’s episode preview is a little heavier, a little deeper, and a whole lot more real. We sat down again with Kelsey and answered some of the questions that came out of our last episode—diving into the tough, uncomfortable, and honest conversations that don’t always have easy answers. From unpacking emotions to sharing perspectives, nothing was off the table. If you’ve been sitting with ques...

Monnday’s Are A Mother After two years off the mic, Kelsey Coker is back—and this conversation is one you won’t want to miss. In this episode, we sit down and catch up on everything life has looked like during her time away, from rediscovering herself to diving into new hobbies and passions that have shaped her journey. But this episode goes deeper than just a reunion. Kelsey opens up about a seri...

This week’s episode is a real, unfiltered ride on the struggle bus. From battling unexpected technical issues to making the conscious decision to stop carrying other people’s projections, we’re getting honest about what it looks like to protect your peace in real time. I also share a glimpse into something close to my heart, helping with my Nana’s living room renovation and what that space means f...

This week’s episode We dive little deeper into some sadness, grief, and some fun memories. This week’s episode, I talk about planning a birthday party surrounding the unfortunate sadness that I still feel when it comes to grief. Acknowledging hardship, struggling to cope, and how to get through it. celebrating wins and conquering losses. 🎙 Tip of the Week: Stop trying to conquer the whole week on...

Ever feel like you’re doing everything to stay connected to the people around you… but somehow there’s still a disconnect? In this episode, I’m talking honestly about those moments when relationships, friendships, or even community feel off — when you care deeply , but something just isn’t lining up the way you hoped. Sometimes the hardest part isn’t the lack of connection… it’s feeling connected...

In this special follow-up episode of Mondays Are a Mother, we’re sharing the heart behind our recent baby shower and taking a moment to reflect on who we are in this season — and who we’re growing into next. I’m answering the most asked questions from the shower, giving updates, and talking honestly about the emotions, expectations, and excitement that come with stepping into a new chapter of moth...

We’re Back & Better – Where I’ve Been + The Social Media Shift After a little time away, Mondays Are a Mother is officially back—and better than ever. In this episode, I’m opening up about the technical challenges that caused me to go MIA and sharing an update on where you can still find the show. If you didn’t know, episodes have continued to live on YouTube, so the conversations never really...

Consistency, Accountability & Boundaries This episode is about what happens when consistency finally clicks. After recapping last week’s conversation, I break down what’s actually been working, and the answer wasn’t doing more, it was managing my time better . I’m sharing how structure, realistic expectations, and firm boundaries have helped me stay accountable, even when parenting makes consi...

Keeping It Consistent In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to stay consistent when life is changing around you. From launching a brand-new business, Lumina Boudoir, to welcoming a new “child” and adjusting daily rhythms, this season has required flexibility without losing focus. I’m sharing how consistency doesn’t mean doing everything perfectly — it means continuing to show u...

New Year, New Season This episode is a reflection, a celebration, and a reset. I’m sharing my biggest wins from the past year — graduating with my Associate’s degree in Business Management, continuing to build and launch my businesses, stepping into unexpected creativity through DIY home projects, and officially enrolling in my Bachelor’s program. We talk about what it really means to move forward...

This episode is a pause — a deep breath — and a thank you. Three months ago, Mondays Are a Mother started as a space for honesty, healing, and showing up imperfectly. Since then, this podcast has grown into a community of listeners who reflect, challenge, and support one another through real life, real emotions, and real growth. In this anniversary episode, I reflect on: What the last three months...

Full Circle Moments & Public Feuds ft. Brandi DeWalt This week on the podcast, we’re joined by a very special guest — Brandi DeWalt, someone I grew up with and whose journey has been both familiar and inspiring. We dive into our shared past, how life shaped us in different directions, and the full-circle moment of reconnecting as grown women with new perspectives. Brandi opens up about meeting...

This week on Mondays Are a Mother, we begin with a quick recap of last week’s powerful conversation about saying “no,” reclaiming respect, and stepping into our best selves. Then we shift into something timely — the Thanksgiving wave of family, familiarity, and reflection. We talk about: Visiting family around Thanksgiving and navigating old dynamics How being around the people who knew you “befor...

This week on Mondays Are a Mother , we’re stepping into self-respect, self-worth, and self-alignment. After last week’s conversation about boundaries and putting ourselves first, today we talk about the transformational moment when you finally decide: no more BS. We unpack: • what it looks like to hit emotional capacity • rediscovering your groove and personal confidence • recognizing where you’ve...

This week’s episode dives deep into what it really means to put yourself first—and why so many of us struggle with it. If you’ve ever felt drained from doing the most for everyone else while leaving yourself last, this one is for you. We’re talking about: The power of boundaries and how saying “no” is a form of self-respect Why being overly nice is costing you your peace, your energy, and your tim...

The last couple of weeks have been a lot — from unraveling the story of Mr. Carter to unpacking what our intuition is really trying to tell us. But now that the dust is settling, there’s this question hanging in the air: What’s next? This week, I’m being honest about that in-between feeling — when you’ve grown past what was, but you’re not quite sure where you’re going. I talk about losing focus,...

This week, I’m joined by someone who knows the journey — my former coworker Paige and now full-circle sister in advocacy, a doula who’s been fighting for change in spaces that weren’t built for us. We met working at what we lovingly call “the ghetto office” — where chaos met compassion and we learned firsthand what it means to advocate for our people inside broken systems. Together, we talk about...

This week was… a lot. Between co-parenting struggles, balancing work, and trying to hold it all together, I found myself face-to-face with some hard truths. Mr. Carter and I hit a wall — fast — and what I thought was just anxiety turned out to be intuition flashing red lights or was it flags I didn’t want to see. Heads up, I probably cried the majority of our time this week. In this episode, I ope...

🌿Episode Title: Intuition or Anxiety? Podcast: Mondays Are a Mother Host: Kaelynn 💭Episode Summary: This week on Mondays Are a Mother, we’re getting real about dating behaviors — how to tell when your intuition is speaking truth, and when your anxiety is just making noise. Kaelynn shares her personal insights on listening to your gut, breaking free from old patterns, and understanding where thos...