Episodi

  • Introduction Episode

    Introduction Episode
    Jul 14 2025
    Welcome to Holy Sht, I’m a Mom* — the honest, messy, funny, and unfiltered podcast for anyone who’s ever stared at a pregnancy test, a newborn, or a pile of laundry and thought, “What the hell do I do now?” I’m Kaitlyn — full-time student, part-time barista, first-time mom, and your guide through the beautiful chaos of motherhood. This podcast was born out of the lonely nights, quiet cries, and WTF moments I faced during pregnancy and postpartum. I created it because I needed it when I felt most overwhelmed — and I know I’m not the only one. In this intro episode, I’m sharing the heart behind the show, a little bit of my story, and what you can expect each week as we navigate this wild ride together. This isn’t a parenting manual. It’s a real-life diary of what happens when life gets flipped upside down by a 5-pound baby with a big personality. So if you’re looking for a space that’s vulnerable, relatable, a little bit unhinged, and totally free of mom-shaming — you’ve found it. Let’s do this thing.
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    7 min
  • The Pregnancy Curveball

    The Pregnancy Curveball
    Jul 14 2025
    What happens when two 20-year-olds trying to get on their feet in a new state suddenly find out they’re having a baby — during one of the worst possible moments? In this episode, I take you through the chaos of early pregnancy: a cross-country move, broken bones, anemia, toxic roommates, and finding out I’d be induced a month early. It’s messy, raw, and real — just like the beginning of motherhood.
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    10 min
  • The Delivery Room Decision

    The Delivery Room Decision
    Jul 15 2025
    Induction came with a lot of unknowns — emotionally, physically, and mentally. In this episode, I talk about the decision to let my dad and mother-in-law into the delivery room at the last minute after months of saying it would just be me and my partner. I open up about the overwhelming hospital experience, what it felt like to be left alone for the first time with our daughter, and the moment everything finally hit us. If you’re navigating the anxiety of labor, delivery, or figuring out who belongs in your birth space — this one’s for you.
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    17 min
  • One Night Out, One GIant Lesson

    One Night Out, One GIant Lesson
    Jul 15 2025
    Some moments hit harder than others. This was the day things quietly cracked beneath the surface. After being pressured to leave the house before I was ready, I came back to find out my exclusively breastfed daughter had been given 6 ounces of formula in less than an hour. She was still asleep, but nothing felt right. In this episode, I open up about the shame, confusion, and helplessness of that moment—and the emotional toll it took on our breastfeeding journey.
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    6 min
  • Parenthood: The One-Handed Edition

    Parenthood: The One-Handed Edition
    Jul 15 2025
    There’s parenting… and then there’s parenting while your partner’s recovering from surgery. In this episode, I’m sharing what it was like when my boyfriend had to be hospitalized for a second thumb surgery just seven weeks after our daughter was born—right before we were supposed to go out of town. From packing alone, solo parenting, and hauling a newborn to the hospital daily, to six straight weeks of post-surgery infusions, I was stretched way too thin. It’s funny now—but back then? Not so much.
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    8 min
  • Caffeine, Crisis, & Catching Our Breath

    Caffeine, Crisis, & Catching Our Breath
    Jul 16 2025
    We took our first big trip as a family to celebrate my sister-in-law’s graduation—and wow, did it come with some moments. From early flights and missed naps to meeting family for the first time, this episode is about what it’s like to travel with a newborn. I share the joy of introducing my daughter to her great-grandma, Pops, and uncle, the bittersweet milestone of her last days in preemie clothes, and the hilarious karma that hit when people didn’t listen to a tired mom. It’s messy, it’s sweet, it’s family.
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    8 min
  • Blowouts at 30,000 Feet

    Blowouts at 30,000 Feet
    Jul 16 2025
    You haven’t really traveled with a baby until something explodes mid-flight. In this hilarious and slightly traumatic episode, I tell the story of a diaper disaster that shook the entire row—literally. My daughter’s dad swore it was “just a fart,” but one airplane bathroom visit later, he was in deep. This one’s for the parents who’ve had to laugh their way through public parenting nightmares. Buckle up.
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    8 min
  • Motherhood Doesn't Clock Out

    Motherhood Doesn't Clock Out
    Jul 17 2025
    Returning to work after maternity leave isn’t just emotional—it’s a full-on identity shift. In this episode, I reflect on what it was like to re-enter the world of work while juggling school, breastfeeding, pumping, and parenting. It’s not all productivity hacks and lattes—it’s about the guilt, the overwhelm, and the weird joy of putting on actual pants again. A look at what happens when “doing it all” becomes the baseline.
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    10 min