Holy Sh*t, I'm A Mom

This isn’t the picture-perfect mom podcast — it’s the real one. Holy Sht, I’m a Mom* follows the story of a first-time mom finding her footing through postpartum struggles, baby milestones, emotional chaos, and the quiet cracks that nobody talks about. Whether you’re a parent, a partner, or just trying to understand what new motherhood actually feels like, this podcast is your permission to feel it all.

Episodes

Wet Jeans & Wipe Battles

August 5, 2025 • 36 mins

In this laugh-out-loud episode, Kaitlyn dives into one very messy, very real parenting moment: the legendary four-month-old blowout. When her dad comes to visit and ends up in the middle of diaper warfare, Kaitlyn finds herself rinsing off her crying daughter in the shower—fully clothed, jean shorts and all. From poop in belly buttons to her own childhood nickname “Poo,” this episode is part chaos, part comedy, and 100% relatable. ...

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The Family You Make

August 1, 2025 • 21 mins

In this episode, Kaitlyn turns the page—from telling the story of how she became a mom to sharing how motherhood is reshaping her now. She opens up about the emotional decision of whether to let her mother meet her daughter, and the ache for a “whole” family she never really had. But what she finds instead is something deeper: chosen family. With gratitude for her incredible dad, her brilliant siblings, and the unconditional love o...

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Survival Mode

July 28, 2025 • 24 mins

This episode dives deep into the years before Bailey Grace arrived—the years of surviving, not living. From underage night shifts, COVID layoffs, and working three jobs just to stay afloat, to discovering what real support looked like after leaving home, this one is a vulnerable and honest reflection. You’ll hear about Kaitlyn’s journey through unhealthy home dynamics, financial instability, and the hustle that became her identity....

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Before I Was a Mom, I Was Just a Girl Trying to Heal

July 25, 2025 • 20 mins

Before Bailey Grace ever existed, there was a girl working two jobs, navigating broken family bonds, and learning how to survive alone during a pandemic. In this raw and emotional episode, I take you back to 2020 and 2021— leaving home at 18, getting kicked out after catching COVID, and being taken in by my ex’s family when I had nowhere else to go. I share the pain of losing the mom I once considered my best friend, the unexpected...

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They're At The Club, I'm Covered In Spit-Up

July 18, 2025 • 7 mins

Being 22 and a mom means living in a completely different world than most of my friends. In this episode, I explore the isolation that comes with young parenthood—the moments when everyone else is out partying and I’m washing bottles at 2 a.m. With humor and honesty, I reflect on the identity shift that hits hard and how I’ve tried to make peace with the fact that my Friday nights just look very different now.

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I Can't Just Whip My Boobs Out At Work

July 17, 2025 • 8 mins

Breastfeeding didn’t end—it just got harder. In this vulnerable and honest episode, I talk about the struggle of trying to maintain my milk supply without the ability to pump at work. I want to be clear: this isn’t about blame—it’s about reality. The pressure to keep going, the guilt that builds, and the decision every mom faces at some point: Do I keep fighting for this, or do I let it go?

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Motherhood Doesn't Clock Out

July 17, 2025 • 9 mins

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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Blowouts at 30,000 Feet

July 16, 2025 • 7 mins

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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Caffeine, Crisis, & Catching Our Breath

July 16, 2025 • 7 mins

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...

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Parenthood: The One-Handed Edition

July 15, 2025 • 7 mins

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...

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One Night Out, One GIant Lesson

July 15, 2025 • 5 mins

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 to...

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The Delivery Room Decision

July 14, 2025 • 16 mins

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 n...

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The Pregnancy Curveball

July 14, 2025 • 10 mins

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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Introduction Episode

July 14, 2025 • 7 mins

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...

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