Who Let Me Do This? — Funny, Unfiltered Stories of Working Mom Life, Career & Chaos

Send us Fan Mail Lice entered our home like it was checking into a five-star resort—on my kid’s head, in my bed, and apparently on every soft surface we own. In this episode, I walk through our very real kids’ lice outbreak , how we treated it, what actually worked, what absolutely didn’t, and why I ended up topless in my bathroom with my hair in the world’s tightest top knot. If you're a par...

Send us Fan Mail Fa la la la la, I’m already so behind on Christmas it hurts. In this episode of Who Let Me Do This , I confess my full-on working mom vs Christmas spiral: the Santa “tradition” gone wrong at Mall of America, the Rainforest Cafe meltdown, the emergency Build-A-Bear bribe, and why I’m dangerously close to turning into the Grinch with a Target REDcard . If you’re a full-time working...

Send us Fan Mail It’s the most magical time of the year… which is adorable, considering moms are out here running Christmas like a Fortune 500 with no staff, no sleep, and all of the same expectations of the rest of the year.  In this episode, I’m showing up with a messy bun, a Mount-Everest-level zit, and exactly zero energy—but we’re talking realistic ways busy, overwhelmed moms can give back du...

Send us Fan Mail Ironically, I’ve helped so many people figure out their next career move—but if you asked me what the pinnacle of my own career is? I couldn’t tell you. In this episode of Who Let Me Do This , I’m getting brutally honest about success, ambition, and why it can feel like nothing is ever “enough” for high-achieving working moms. I talk about: How my definition of success has changed...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Who Let Me Do This? , Saidee sits down with Lee Hersh , founder of the powerhouse brand Fit Foodie Finds , to talk about what it really takes to build a seven-figure digital empire without losing yourself in the process. Lee opens up about starting her blog before Instagram even existed, turning a passion project into a full-blown business, and how she’s navigat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Who Let Me Do This? , Saidee gets real about Thanksgiving—and why working moms should absolutely not be hosting it right now . From hot takes on holiday hosting to hilarious mom truths about “hard pants” and kid tables, this episode is equal parts cozy and freeing. Saidee shares why Thanksgiving is secretly the best holiday for working moms: no decor expectation...

Send us Fan Mail We’re talking socks . Yep, actual socks. In this episode of Who Let Me Do This , your host Saidee Grimley (and occasional interjections from Raja, the love of her life) takes you on an unnecessarily passionate deep dive into the wild world of sock fashion trends — from 90s no-shows to college lacrosse mid-calves to the Costco Puma era that none of us escaped.  We’re unpacking why...

Send us Fan Mail Ever found yourself building a million-dollar deck while debating whether to make a double-stuffed Oreo at 9:30 a.m.? Welcome — you’ve officially made it to the Fraud Squad . In this episode of Who Let Me Do This? , Saidee Grimley gets real about the chaos that is imposter syndrome , career confidence , and being a working mom who somehow juggles it all (and occasionally drops a f...

Send us Fan Mail TL;DR: If you’re pregnant, postpartum, or raising a baby with a suspiciously oval head, this one’s for you. Dr. Jesse Lillejord , founder of Chiro for Moms , Chiro for Kids , and Pelvic Floor for Moms , breaks down what prenatal/postpartum chiropractic actually is (no cracking newborns, relax), when pelvic floor therapy matters, and how to handle sciatica, tailbone pain, “lighteni...

Send us Fan Mail Do you hate working out? Do you wish you loved it? Are you trying to find a workout you actually enjoy that can help you feel like your not dying, birthed 500 kids and allows you to still sit down on the toilet? Saidee finally found a workout she doesn’t hate — mostly because she’s lying down for 80% of it. From team-sport glory days to triathlon trauma to discovering Reformer Pil...

Send us Fan Mail Thought your kid’s birthday would be magical? Same. Join Saidee as she relives her daughter’s 7th birthday — the streamers, the meltdowns, donut-gate, and the reminder that mom life never goes as planned (and that’s okay).  If you vibed with this episode, here’s how you can keep the chaos going:  Hit Follow so new episodes show up without you having to remember (because who has th...

Send us Fan Mail From in-home care to daycare centers and changing AGAIN — I’m breaking down how we picked (and changed) daycares, what $5K/month childcare really feels like, and how to survive the working-mom juggle with a little humor and a lot of coffee (wine).  If you vibed with this episode, here’s how you can keep the chaos going:  Hit Follow so new episodes show up without you having to rem...

Send us Fan Mail From 90s Halloween nostalgia to college chaos and mom-life traditions — I'm reminiscing about dry-ice punch, day light savings disasters, and a banana costume that knows no limits. 🍌 Laugh, cringe, and tell me your forever costume @saideegrimley — then rate & review to join the Fraud Squad! 🎃 #spookyseason  If you vibed with this episode, here’s how you can keep the cha...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when an HR leader on a very fancy San Francisco work trip locks herself out of her hotel room… braless, barefoot, and rocking seven-year-old pajama shorts? 🙃 In this laugh-out-loud episode of Who Let Me Do This? , I relive my most mortifying (and hilarious) business travel fail—from the moment the door clicked shut to my barefoot walk of shame across a chandelier-cov...

Send us Fan Mail Tired of drowning in laundry, scrubbing toilets, and wondering how working moms “do it all”? Same, bestie. In this laugh-out-loud episode of Who Let Me Do This?, I spill my top 3 time-saving outsourcing hacks that keep me (mostly) sane: a once-a-month cleaning service, a magical laundry pickup & fold service, and lifesaving grocery delivery. I share the real costs (spoiler: wa...

Send us Fan Mail You know what should be banned from airplanes? People watching movies at full volume on their phones like they’re on a private jet. Or the ones who bring hot, smelly fajitas on board and gas out the entire cabin. Or worse… the barefoot brigade with their gargoyle toes out on airplane carpet that’s probably seen vomit, poop, and 20 years of crumbs.  In this episode of Who Let Me Do...

Send us Fan Mail You know that feeling when you finally snag an aisle seat, settle in, and then BAM — your elbow gets annihilated by the drink cart? Yeah. That’s my Roman Empire. Because honestly, I don’t care what science says — the aisle is fresher air, faster bathroom access, and my pelvic floor does not have time to gently wake a stranger when I gotta go. And don’t even get me started on board...

Send us Fan Mail “If my kids can smell me, they’re next to me.” 😂 In this episode of Who Let Me Do This? , I spill the real tea on the transition from daycare to elementary school —the hidden costs, the loss of control, the dreaded pickup line, and why no one warned us how brutal school breaks are for working moms . You’ll hear the viral cheese stick emergency moment, plus the simple bedtime rout...

Send us Fan Mail **We need to talk about mental health** I never thought that would be my story — therapy, meds, and something I didn’t even know existed until I was drowning in it: postpartum rage. This episode is the most vulnerable I’ve ever been on the mic. I’m taking you all the way back — from being the anxious “good girl” with constant stomach aches, to sneaking into therapy like I was robb...

Send us Fan Mail If it’s between feeding my sourdough starter or watching Real Housewives… guess what’s gonna win? 🍷  In this episode of Who Let Me Do This? , I get real about the pressures moms feel to do it all —especially when surrounded by those “have-it-together” friends who show up to girls’ nights with homemade sourdough, charcuterie boards, and Pinterest-worthy salads. Meanwhile, me? I br...

Send us Fan Mail I used to be that mom who judged other parents for their kids’ sleep habits. You know the ones — the 4-year-old still in bed with them, the 2-year-old waking up six times a night. I thought I had it all figured out… until my third kid humbled me HARD. In this episode of Who Let Me Do This? , I confess the truth about our current toddler sleep regression : How my “good sleeper” tur...

Send us Fan Mail They are the butt of so many jokes… but have you ever considered that old cat ladies might actually have it figured out? In this episode of Who Let Me Do This? , I spiral about entering my cat lady era — even though I’ve always sworn I was a die-hard dog person.  Between raising three kids under seven, dragging myself through Minnesota winters, and trying to keep a corporate job a...

Send us Fan Mail You know those reserved parking spots for expecting moms at the grocery store? Love them. But what we really need is reserved spots in workout classes for moms who are drowning in chaos . Because let’s be real — as a working mom of three, I can’t plan 12 hours ahead without someone throwing up, refusing socks, or needing “just one more back scratch.” Meanwhile, I’m competing with...

Send us Fan Mail One of the worst pieces of advice I got while pregnant? That once I had a baby, I’d stop loving my dog. 😂 Excuse me? Raja was my first soulmate, my Detroit roommate, and yes, I still give her bites off my fork.  Seven years and three kids later, spoiler alert: I’m still obsessed with her. In this episode of Who Let Me Do This? , I’m roasting the terrible mom advice no one asked f...

Send us Fan Mail You guys. I literally scratched the shit out of my beautiful car… pulling into my own garage. Add that to my endless to-do list: full-time job, three kids, therapy, Pilates, laundry piles, and now auto repair quotes. Love that for me. In this episode of Who Let Me Do This? , I spiral about: Driving beaters my whole life before finally getting my “fancy” mom car (2018 Volkswagen At...