Mondays Are A Mother

This episode is a pause — a deep breath — and a thank you.

Three months ago, Mondays Are a Mother started as a space for honesty, healing, and showing up imperfectly. Since then, this podcast has grown into a community of listeners who reflect, challenge, and support one another through real life, real emotions, and real growth.

In this anniversary episode, I reflect on:

What the last three months have taught me about consistency and courageHow showing up even when it’s uncomfortable leads to transformationThe power of com...

Duration: 00:21:10

Full Circle Moments & Public Feuds ft. Brandi DeWalt

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by a very special guest — Brandi DeWalt, someone I grew up with and whose journey has been both familiar and inspiring. We dive into our shared past, how life shaped us in different directions, and the full-circle moment of reconnecting as grown women with new perspectives.

Brandi opens up about meeting her fiancé, what made him different, and how she knew she was finally walking into the relationship she deserved. We also get into the public wedding-planning feud...

Duration: 00:43:25

This week on Mondays Are a Mother, we begin with a quick recap of last week’s powerful conversation about saying “no,” reclaiming respect, and stepping into our best selves. Then we shift into something timely — the Thanksgiving wave of family, familiarity, and reflection.

We talk about:

Visiting family around Thanksgiving and navigating old dynamicsHow being around the people who knew you “before the glow up” can bring clarityThe importance (and sometimes discomfort) of being held accountable by your communityWhy growth isn’t always gentle — sometimes it’s humblingMini life updates: what’s new, what’s shifti...

Duration: 00:25:27

This week on Mondays Are a Mother, we’re stepping into self-respect, self-worth, and self-alignment. After last week’s conversation about boundaries and putting ourselves first, today we talk about the transformational moment when you finally decide: no more BS.

We unpack:

• what it looks like to hit emotional capacity

• rediscovering your groove and personal confidence

• recognizing where you’ve been too accommodating

• shifting from “I’ll deal with it” to “I’m done with it”

• changing how you show up in relationships and daily interactions

We...

Duration: 00:31:17

This week’s episode dives deep into what it really means to put yourself first—and why so many of us struggle with it. If you’ve ever felt drained from doing the most for everyone else while leaving yourself last, this one is for you.

We’re talking about:

The power of boundaries and how saying “no” is a form of self-respectWhy being overly nice is costing you your peace, your energy, and your timeTaking action on what you want instead of waiting for permissionHow choosing YOU first sets the tone for healthie...

Duration: 00:26:36

The last couple of weeks have been a lot — from unraveling the story of Mr. Carter to unpacking what our intuition is really trying to tell us. But now that the dust is settling, there’s this question hanging in the air: What’s next?

This week, I’m being honest about that in-between feeling — when you’ve grown past what was, but you’re not quite sure where you’re going. I talk about losing focus, finding purpose, and what it looks like to sit in the pause without guilt or pressure.

If you’ve ever felt like...

Duration: 00:24:18

This week, I’m joined by someone who knows the journey — my former coworker Paige and now full-circle sister in advocacy, a doula who’s been fighting for change in spaces that weren’t built for us.

We met working at what we lovingly call “the ghetto office” — where chaos met compassion and we learned firsthand what it means to advocate for our people inside broken systems. Together, we talk about cultural barriers, community challenges, and the power of showing up when it’s not easy.

This episode is about growth, grit, and grace...

Duration: 01:07:02

This week was… a lot. Between co-parenting struggles, balancing work, and trying to hold it all together, I found myself face-to-face with some hard truths. Mr. Carter and I hit a wall — fast — and what I thought was just anxiety turned out to be intuition flashing red lights or was it flags I didn’t want to see. Heads up, I probably cried the majority of our time this week.

In this episode, I open up about what it’s like when your childhood patterns show up in your adult relationships, how to tell the difference...

Duration: 00:34:40

🌿Episode Title: Intuition or Anxiety?

Podcast: Mondays Are a Mother

Host: Kaelynn

💭Episode Summary:

This week on Mondays Are a Mother, we’re getting real about dating behaviors — how to tell when your intuition is speaking truth, and when your anxiety is just making noise.

Kaelynn shares her personal insights on listening to your gut, breaking free from old patterns, and understanding where those patterns even come from. From childhood wounds to learned coping habits, this episode explores how our past quietly shapes our present — and how to start hea...

Duration: 00:19:50

This week on Mondays Are a Mother, I’m answering one question — and one question only — about the Mystery Man. We’re closing that chapter with honesty, grace, and a little bit of peace.

From there, we’re talking about what it means to let go of the past while keeping gratitude for every listener who’s come along for this journey — because your support means everything. 💛

And yes… there’s someone new. . And we’re taking things like NASCAR’s and freedom and seeing where the road leads — no expectations, just real life unfolding.<...

Duration: 00:25:49

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses emotional addiction, violence, and assault m. Please listen with care. 💛

You had questions, I’ve got answers

This week, I’m opening up about three relationships — David, Daniel, and the mystery man.

We’re unpacking how they began, how they ended, and the moment that shifted everything in between.

It’s vulnerable, messy, and real — but also full of lessons about love, loss, and letting go.

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Duration: 01:05:47

Mondays are hard, motherhood is harder — so let’s laugh about both. Mondays Are a Mother is your weekly dose of chaos, coffee, and candid mom talk to kick off the week. No judgment, no perfection — just real life, real stories, and a little Monday motivation.

Join me every week as we talk mom life, mental health, and the messy moments in between — with a lot of humor and zero shame.

Duration: 00:15:04