Being a Mom is Hard

Kelsey McKenna

Being a mom is exciting, fulfilling, beautiful and really hard. I'm Kelsey McKenna - a mom talking to other moms about the the joys and the struggles of motherhood. New episodes are released every Wednesday. It's hard but we've got this!

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Brynn Boyd: Family values, marriage after baby and prioritizing your passions

Being a Mom is Hard

02/27/23 • 63 min

In this episode, you’ll meet Brynn Boyd, a mom raising three kids – ages 12, 9 and 6 – with her husband of 15 years. I loved recording this conversation with Brynn - she is so funny but also very deep and reflective. We talked about so many things!

Here are a few topics we touch on:

Moving into an RV to simplify life and change her family’s priorities.
How the death of her father impacted her differently than her brother, and how it informed how she mothers her kids.
Facing isolation and self-doubt for the first time in her life during early motherhood.
Coming up with the courage to find mom friends, and
How marriage is changed by parenthood and how to handle it when both partners are in stress.

Being a Mom is Hard and there are all kinds of hard! Brynn co-hosts a podcast called “That’s Neat!” You can find it here. The handle on IG is @thatsneat.moms.

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Closing Season 1: My own motherhood story and reflections on podcasting

Being a Mom is Hard

06/14/23 • 64 min

In this episode, my mom, Molly Cartmill, and sister, MacKenzie Cartmill, guest host Being a Mom is Hard to interview me about my motherhood story!
Here are a few topics we discuss:

My pregnancy and birth experiences
The most challenging and most rewarding parts of motherhood for me so far
Why I started Being a Mom is Hard, what I've learned, and what the future holds

I hope you enjoy! This will be the final episode of Season 1! I will be taking a short break for some summer vacations and then starting to record for Season 2.
Thank you to every mom who has shared their story, to everyone who has supported, shared, liked, and followed along, and to all of of my close friends and family members who have been so supportive of this endeavor. And a big thank you to my 3 sweet girls - my daughters - who make me love motherhood SO MUCH even though it's hard.

Laura Hernandez: Creating family systems that work for you

Being a Mom is Hard

05/31/23 • 44 min

In this episode, you'll meet Laura Hernandez, a mom of 10 living in Texas and the mom behind Mama Systems! Laura specializes in helping moms create and implement systems that bring peace to their homes via coaching and online courses. She also helps moms of children with disabilities navigate their journeys.
Here are a few topics we touch on in this episode:

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Fostering and adoption
Dealing with overwhelm in motherhood and creating sustainable systems that actually help!
Intentional ways to create the family culture you desire

Laura offers a free age-appropriate chores guide and other resources on her website.
Also, check out her YouTube channel, or find her on IG - @mamasystems.

Stacy Canzonieri: Documenting precious moments and pursuing your passion

Being a Mom is Hard

05/23/23 • 57 min

In this episode you'll meet Stacy Canzonieri, a mom of 3 girls from New Jersey! She is also a photographer with her own photography business - Stacy Mae & Co.

Here are a few topics we touch on in this episode:

What sparked her passion for photography when her oldest was small
The ebbs and flows of motherhood and entrepreneurship
How she recommends parents capture photographs that will matter decades from now

Being a Mom is Hard and there are all kinds of hard! You can find Stacy on Instagram at @stacymaeandco or at her website: https://stacymaeandco.com/
You can also find enrollment for The Memory Keepers Club here!

Guilt: Chatting with Roseida Cotto

Being a Mom is Hard

05/17/23 • 51 min

In this special episode, my close friend and mom of two, Roseida Cotto, and I have a casual conversation about all of the different types of guilt we experienced after becoming moms.

Cara Fox: Expectations vs. reality and information overload

Being a Mom is Hard

05/10/23 • 62 min

Today's guest is Cara Fox. She is a mom of two little boys and the owner of Talk, Eat, Play, Grow, a pediatric speech and feeding therapy practice. It's also an awesome Instagram account to follow (link below)!

Here are a few topics we discuss...

Expectations vs. reality in motherhood

Her experience coping with her mother's cancer and eventual death shortly before the birth of her first son

What she has noticed working with many parents of young kids through her business

You can find Talk, Eat, Play, Grow at https://www.talkeatplaygrow.com/ or on Instagram at @talkeatplaygrow or on Facebook.

Sarah Gribben, Pt. 2: Divorce, a surprise pregnancy, and birth during the pandemic

Being a Mom is Hard

05/03/23 • 59 min

This is the second of two episodes with Sarah Gribben, a mom and stepmom raising her kids in Pennsylvania.

Here are a few topics we touch on in this episode:

Her separation and divorce from her ex-wife and the changes
Reconnecting with the old friend who is now her husband
Her surprise pregnancy and experience giving birth and navigating postpartum during the Covid-19 pandemic

Being a Mom is Hard and there are all kinds of hard! Sarah can be reached via email at [email protected]. Sarah also mentions Rise Gatherings Retreats in this episode. Here is a link to the Rise Gatherings website: https://www.risegatherings.com/

Sarah Gribben, Pt. 1: Adoption, anxiety and parenting during periods of high stress

Being a Mom is Hard

04/26/23 • 61 min

In this episode, you’ll meet Sarah Gribben, a mom and stepmom raising her kids in Pennsylvania. This is Part 1 of 2 episodes with Sarah!

Here are a few topics we touch on:

Becoming a first-time mom as the non-birthing partner
When her mental health challenges peaked after the birth of her son resulting in hospitalization
Her experience fostering and adopting her daughter who was a micro-preemie
How her relationship with her ex-wife deteriorated during a period of rapid change and high stress for their family

Being a Mom is Hard and there are all kinds of hard! Sarah can be reached via email at [email protected].

Lisa Tschudi: Being a mom and family caregiver

Being a Mom is Hard

04/19/23 • 35 min

In this episode, you’ll meet Lisa Tschudi, a mom of two adult daughters and the podcaster behind Love Doesn’t Pay the Bills, a podcast that explores the role of family caregivers in the United States.

Here are a few topics we touch on:

Her experience becoming a first-time mom in the same summer she graduated from college, got married and moved
How caring for a child with significant disabilities has impacted her family’s finances, her marriage and her motherhood journey
How she dealt with many moves across states as well as a wildfire that burned down her home

Being a Mom is Hard and there are all kinds of hard! You can find Lisa’s podcast here and the link to the podcast’s Facebook page here.

Molly & MacKenzie Cartmill: Interviewing my mom with my sister!

Being a Mom is Hard

06/07/23 • 74 min

In this special episode, you'll meet my amazing mom, Molly Cartmill! She is a mom of two girls, so OF COURSE I couldn't interview her without inviting my sister, MacKenzie Cartmill to join the interview. They are two of my favorite people in the world.
Molly recently retired from a career in corporate America and is now in the process of launching a consulting business. MacKenzie is a real estate agent and interior designer.
Here are a few topics we touch on in our conversation...

What has changed (and what hasn't) since my mom was a full-time working mama
My mom's memories of trying to juggle it all and make it seem like it was all easy
How early motherhood can strain your relationship with your partner and your connection to your hobbies
The joys of being a grandmother

And so much more!
Being a Mom is Hard and there are all kinds of hard! You can find MacKenzie's interior design business, MacKenzie Home Company, here or on IG - @mackenziehomecompany.
I will add Molly's consulting business website once it goes live!

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How many episodes does Being a Mom is Hard have?

Being a Mom is Hard currently has 22 episodes available.

What topics does Being a Mom is Hard cover?

The podcast is about Mom, Stories, Parenting, Kids & Family, Motherhood, Podcasts and Parenthood.

What is the most popular episode on Being a Mom is Hard?

The episode title 'Molly & MacKenzie Cartmill: Interviewing my mom with my sister!' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Being a Mom is Hard?

The average episode length on Being a Mom is Hard is 52 minutes.

How often are episodes of Being a Mom is Hard released?

Episodes of Being a Mom is Hard are typically released every 5 days.

When was the first episode of Being a Mom is Hard?

The first episode of Being a Mom is Hard was released on Jan 4, 2023.

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