We're Back! Finding Joy, Community, and Chaos in Motherhood

After a long break, the Disney Moms Gone Wrong are back in the pod and ready to reconnect. In this heartfelt reunion episode, hosts Susie, Sarah, and Diana catch up on life’s whirlwind of motherhood, personal growth, and rediscovering joy. From health scares and new babies to solo trips abroad and chaotic co-sleeping tales, this episode is an honest, emotional, and hilarious return to form. They also discuss how time away has reshaped their view of the podcast and what listeners can expect in the episodes ahead—including rotating hosts, new segments, and a renewed focus on finding gray areas in the stories they cover.

Timestamps and Topics:
00:00 Intro and Welcome Back
02:00 Catching up—Diana’s journey through separation, motherhood, and healing
10:15 Susie on burnout, grad school, and rediscovering joy
16:00 Sarah’s England trip, new job, and the search for identity outside of parenting
22:00 The Great Book Debate: fiction vs. nonfiction
26:00 What the Break Taught Us About the Podcast
32:00 Building Our Village: How This Community Keeps Us Grounded
35:00 New Format: Rotating Hosts and Guests
37:00 Updates on Chesney and the Return of Chesney’s Corner
38:30 Looking Ahead: Special Episodes and New Plans

Key Takeaways:

• Diana opens up about the past two years of personal change and how she's found resilience through motherhood and friendship.

• Susie shares how the pursuit of education and rediscovering hobbies like reading are helping her find herself again.

• Sarah reflects on the importance of choosing fun, travel, and spontaneity as a mom, even when it’s hard to step away.

• The group discusses the emotional toll of motherhood and the need to have vulnerable, safe spaces to talk honestly.

• Moving forward, the show will include rotating hosts and guest appearances to maintain consistency without pressure.

• Chesney’s Corner will return, with a fun twist where the host interviews Chesney each time.

Quotes:

“Motherhood is ghetto beyond Beyoncé.” – Sarah
“Sometimes, I’m standing—but with a crutch.” – Diana
“I need something artistic. Something that’s just for Susan.” – Susie
“If you want to step on a wet diaper or sing Disney songs at random—this podcast might be for you.” – Susie
“We built this village. And that’s super important for me.” – Diana

Call to Action:
If you’ve missed the Disney Moms Gone Wrong as much as we’ve missed you, help us keep the village growing! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, leave a review, and share this episode with your favorite fellow mom, Disney fan, or both. Use the hashtag #DisneyMomsGoneWrong when you post about the show!

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Listener Questions:
What has been your biggest personal growth moment over the past year? Share your story or topic ideas with us and we might include them in a future episode!

Apple Podcast Tags:
Disney, parenting, motherhood, geek culture, Disney moms, Disney podcast, women in podcasting, family, comedy, lifestyle, movies, animation, Pixar, Marvel, mental health, real talk, community, parenting humor, friendship, comeback stories, resilience, self-care, girl talk, honest parenting, village building, nerd parenting