Burnt Pancakes: Momversations | Conversations for Imperfect Moms, Chats About Mom Life & Interviews with Real Mamas

In today’s episode of Burnt Pancakes: Momversations, I'm diving into the world of holiday parenting, but not the toddler nap-time meltdown era. I'm talking about the teen and tween years, where emotions run high, expectations get complicated, and the holiday season suddenly feels like unfamiliar territory.

I’m sharing insights inspired by an incredible guide from CultivaTeen Roots called Holiday Harmony: A Parent Quick Gui...

In this episode of Burnt Pancakes: Momversations, I had the honor of talking with Nikki McIntosh, author of Rare Mamas: Empowering Strategies for Navigating Your Child’s Rare Disease and the incredible woman behind the Rare Mamas community.

Nikki’s story begins when her youngest son, Miles, was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy and everything in her world shifted. She left her 18-year marketing career and stepped fully into car...

In today’s episode, I’m spilling the hot cocoa on how we do Santa in our house — the traditions, the magic, and yes… the moment my oldest started to figure it all out.

I’m sharing how my parents did Santa when I was growing up, why my husband and I decided to keep the tradition alive with our kids (even though some people say it’s “lying”), and what we’ve done over the years to keep the magic going without being caught red-handed.

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This is a throwback episode from 2023.

Today I sit down with Bethany, from Bethany Jean Photography to talk all about family photos. She is not only an incredibly talented photographer with over 6 years experience, but she is also a mom to 4 kiddos. She knows what it is like to be on both sides of the camera lens. She's got all the tricks on how to get the perfect family photo even if your family is not so perfect (trust me, sh...

If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, this episode is basically a warm hug made of slap bracelets, Lisa Frank stickers, and the smell of a Blockbuster on a Friday night.

In this episode, I’m taking a little trip down memory lane to celebrate the absolute best childhood decades — the 80s and 90s. Back when we played outside until the streetlights came on, drank from the garden hose, and somehow survived toys that were equal parts fun and...

Parenting is hard — but you know what helps? Humor… and maybe a glass (or bottle) of something full-bodied. 🍷

In this laugh-out-loud episode of Burnt Pancakes: Momversations, I chat with Danielle Frank, author of A Wine Lover’s Guide to Parenting — a satirical rhyming storybook that pairs wine wisdom with the wild world of raising kids.

Danielle spent over two decades in the wine and spirits industry before writing her debut book, b...

In today’s episode of Burnt Pancakes: Momversations, we’re taking a time-traveling trip through parenting history, from the days of “Because I said so!” to the era of “Let’s name our feelings.”

After a funny moment when my husband sounded exactly like his dad, we started wondering…
Are we really parenting differently than the generations before us?
Or have we just rebranded the same rules with softer language and better sn...

Parenting changes everything, our schedules, our priorities, our bodies… and yes, our relationships. Many couples assume that losing intimacy is just part of the deal after kids, but this week’s guest, Dr. Rebecca Eudy, says it doesn’t have to be.

Dr. Eudy is a licensed mental health counselor, certified sex therapist, and author of the upcoming book Parents in Love: A Guide to Great Sex After Kids. With warmth, humor, and over a de...

Ever wondered what really goes into making a podcast? In this special behind-the-scenes episode, Katie takes you inside the messy, funny, and very real process of creating Burnt Pancakes: Momversations.

She’s sharing how the show started, what inspired the idea, the equipment and editing tools she uses, how she books guests, and yes, how she actually (doesn’t really) get paid. From recording on Zoom with coffee in hand to editing in...

Are kids’ birthday parties getting a little… out of hand? Between balloon arches, themed bounce houses, and the pressure to outdo last year, it can feel like more stress than celebration. But what if the most meaningful childhood memories came not from the presents or the perfect cake but from the wishes we make and the love we share?

In this episode of Burnt Pancakes: Momversations, I sit down with children’s author Nikki McPhetrid...

Are your kids constantly asking for things but complaining every time you ask them to help around the house? 🙋‍♀️ Yep, that was our house too...until we tried something new.

In this week’s Burnt Pancakes: Momversations, I’m sharing how we introduced a chore and allowance chart for our three boys and why it’s already making a difference. From teaching gratitude and the value of money to cutting down on the whining (hallelujah!), thi...

College admissions can feel like a stressful, overwhelming, and expensive process, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I’m joined by Shellee Howard, Founder & CEO of College Ready, Certified Independent College Strategist, two-time best-selling author, and host of Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?

With over 17 years of experience and more than 3,000 students guided to top-tier schools (including 327 Ivy League accepta...

You know that saying, “Don’t have kids if you want to keep your house nice”? Turns out, it’s not a joke. 😂

In this episode, I dive into all the reasons moms simply can’t have nice things. From duct-taped chairs and chewed-up blinds in my own house, to bike scratches on my car, to the never-ending mystery of missing Tupperware lids, motherhood is basically a demolition derby for anything “nice.”

And it’s not just me, I asked you to s...

We all had those picture-perfect ideas of motherhood before kids came along—organic snacks, spotless houses, calm voices, magical family moments. And then… reality showed up with sticky fingers, tantrums in Target, and chicken nuggets on repeat.

In this episode of Burnt Pancakes: Momversations, I take a hilarious and honest look at the gap between how we thought motherhood would be and how it actually is. From Pinterest parties gone...

Every mom has those moments where you just throw your head back and say, “Ugh, that’s the worst.”

From cutting baby fingernails with sweaty hands, to public blowouts in Target bathrooms, to discovering a sippy cup in the backseat that could be used to create new penicillin… motherhood is full of “the worst” moments we’d rather forget—but can’t help laughing about later.

In this episode of Burnt Pancakes: Momversations, I dives into a...

If you’ve ever felt like your kids don’t listen until you’ve asked ten times (or until you’re yelling), this episode is for you. Today I’m joined by parenting and emotional wellness coach Tia Slightham, who has helped over 5,000 families move from chaos and guilt to calm, confident leadership at home through her Parenting With Purpose Method.

In this conversation, Tia shares:

• How to get your kids to listen the first time you ask
• W...

This summer, screen time in our house went from “just a little here and there” to “are my kids secretly training to be professional gamers?” It was rough, there were battles over devices, arguments between my boys, meltdowns when I said no, and more than a few moments where I wanted to chuck every iPad into the nearest lake.

Now that school is starting, we’re pressing the reset button and doing a full-on screen time detox. In this e...

In this solo episode of Burnt Pancakes: Momversations, Katie is throwing it way back—for all the millennial moms out there still rocking their skinny jeans, sipping iced coffee from their Stanley cups, and dodging Gen Z’s side-eye. From peace sign selfies to trapper keepers and AIM away messages, we’re diving into what makes millennial moms hilariously unique and how we’re parenting our Gen Alpha kids in a world that feels part dig...

In this episode, I’m joined by two incredible women who’ve shaped the world of sports media while raising families and breaking barriers, Jenn Hildreth, Emmy-winning ESPN broadcaster, and Aimee Leone, VP of Talent Relations at Fox Sports and a longtime NBC alum.

Together, they co-authored Tough as a Mother, a powerful collection of essays from iconic athletes and broadcasters like Alex Morgan, Becky Lynch, Hannah Storm, and more, sh...