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July 2, 2025 76 mins

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Join host Elsa on 'It's a Circus' podcast as she dives into a heartfelt conversation with her dear friend Kate. In this episode, Kate shares her multifaceted journey through motherhood, from being a solo mom, to a stepmom, and finally to a mom in a blended family. Kate opens up about the challenges and joys of each role, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, resilience, and support. She also discusses balancing a successful PR business with parenting, the unforeseen complexities of being a stepmother, and her unique perspective that 'mom' is a verb. Tune in for an episode filled with wisdom, authenticity, and a celebration of every kind of motherhood.

00:00 Introduction to the Circus of Parenting
00:36 Meet Kate: A Journey Through Motherhood
02:07 Kate's Solo Motherhood Experience
03:38 Navigating Pregnancy and Birth
14:04 Challenges of Blended Families
21:53 Balancing Career and Motherhood
28:54 Body Image and Postpartum Struggles
36:01 Reflections and Advice for New Moms
39:20 Navigating High-Conflict Situations
39:50 Finding Peace and Support
41:05 Challenges of Parenting and Sleep Deprivation
43:18 Balancing Work and Family Life
49:36 The Role of Stepparents
58:42 Blended Family Dynamics
01:05:51 Dating as a Single Parent
01:09:33 Reflections on Motherhood
01:15:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Work with Kate www.morganpublicity.com
@morganpublicity 

Kate Morgan hailing originally from the UK, has a proven track record of developing and executing creative, considered yearly press strategies supporting brands, seasonal product launches and key calendar events.
Kate has created solid relationships in the fashion, beauty, wellness and lifestyle arena, managing a large book of contacts with Press, PRs, key social influencers, celebrities, and vast industry professionals on a global scale.
Kate is based in Los Angeles, with outposts in Los Angeles, New York and London. She lives with her hubby and three boys.

🎪 It’s a Circus 🎙️

Step right up to the podcast that tells it like it really is—because parenting isn’t always picture-perfect, but it’s always worth the ride.

Hosted by entrepreneur and mom Elsa Marit, It’s a Circus brings you real, unfiltered conversations with parents who know what it’s like to balance the chaos of kids, careers, and everything in between. Through heartfelt interviews and personal storytelling, Elsa peels back the layers of parenting to reveal the messy, hilarious, and deeply human moments we all experience—but rarely talk about.

This isn’t a guide to having it all figured out. It’s a reminder that you don’t have to.

Tune in for laughs, confessions, and insights that will leave you feeling connected, comforted, and ready to take on the next act. Hit subscribe—because life in the circus is better when we’re in it together. 🎪✨



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