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(Barely) Surviving Motherhood

Surviving Motherhoodwww.survivingmotherhoodpodcast.com
Cris and Rachel discuss parenthood and all things in between. We go into the good and the bad and try to sprinkle some motivation in along the way.

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Episodes

Some of Our Favorite Things

These are a few of our favorite things! Did you sing that? Don't worry we don't sing in this episode but for our casual chat we went over a fun favorites list and shared some of our own. This one is fun, and we had a lot of fun recording it! We hope you enjoy and as always, Good luck surviving motherhood! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 202333 minSeason 5Ep. 15

Looking Forward to 2023!

Welcome back! We hope you all were able to enjoy MLK day last Monday! In this week's episode, we talk about looking forward! We’ve covered looking back and took our pop quiz on 2022 in the previous episode so this week is looking ahead! We discuss if we’ve chosen a word this year and try out a fun word generate to help give us some ideas! Enjoy, and as always… good luck surviving motherhood! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 23, 202324 minSeason 5Ep. 14

Looking Back at 2022

Today we're quizzing ourselves on some of the biggest events of 2022. Do we remember what happened? Or has mom brain completely taken over? Listen now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 02, 202322 minSeason 5Ep. 13

Christmas Time and Traditions

Today we're talking about all things Christmas! We're getting into our favorite traditions and how we celebrate with our kiddos. And go a little bit into the burden of making Christmas a magical time for your own kids. Could someone sweep in and make our Christmas super magical pretty please? As always, good luck surviving motherhood! (And the holiday season!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 202222 minSeason 5Ep. 12

Don't Get Us Started... Sick Season

Whew! We don't know about you guys but so many germs are floating around where we live. Every time you blink someone is complaining of a new symptom or their nose has started running. This time of year can be tough! Cris and Rachel talk about what illnesses have already hit their home and complain just *a bit* about the woes of sickness in the house. As always, good luck surviving motherhood! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 11, 202227 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Worth It! December Gift Ideas

This is our little gift guide episode! We go over what we're asking for this year, some hits from the past, and even what our kiddos have loved! Visit instagram.com/survivingmotherhoodpodcast for all of the links! If you want to hear Cris explain her most embarrassing story with her husband Zack, head over to our Patreon page and become a subscriber for $3 a month and get a bonus episode every month! patreon.com/survivingmotherhoodpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Dec 05, 202217 minSeason 5Ep. 10

Worth It! November 2022

It’s time for another surviving motherhood episode! This week is a segment that we call “worth it?” Where we talk about products, shows, books, etc… and decide if we think they’re worth it or not! On this episode Rachel gives a few book recommendations, Cris talks about a good school resource and both discuss their current feelings towards jeans! Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 202216 minSeason 5Ep. 9

Thankful! Thanksgiving 2022

Welcome back! In this episode of the podcast, we want to highlight things we are thankful for! Here in the US, it’s Thanksgiving week and while this episode isn’t everything we are thankful for, we just listed a few! As always, we are thankful for our listeners and those who support us here at Surviving Motherhood! For even more Surviving Motherhood, join us on Paetron https://www.patreon.com/survivingmotherhoodpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 22, 202217 min

Don't Get Us Started... Mom Guilt

Glad you’ve joined us! In this episode, we do a segment called “don’t get us started.”Except, spoiler alert! We got started! We talk about things that we don’t appreciate in motherhood, and for this episode, we talk about mom guilt. We’ve yet to meet a mom who doesn’t struggle with it and we talk through some of the causes. We want this podcast to be a place where moms feel less alone and we get real about all the guilt we feel as moms and wives! We’d love to hear your stories of mom guilt, so s...

Nov 14, 202214 minSeason 5Ep. 7

10 Questions with Cris and Rachel

On this episode of the Surviving Motherhood Podcast, we pull 10 questions from the Vogue 73 questions series and answer them. We've got some fun ones, some serious and laughs in between. Tune in to learn more about your hosts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 07, 202233 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Boo! It's Halloween!

Happy Halloween! On this episode of surviving motherhood, we found it only fitting to talk about today's holiday… Halloween! Tune in to find out if Halloween is something we thrive or survive in. Everyone stay safe out there tonight and send us pictures of your sweet kiddos all dressed up! As always, good luck surviving motherhood! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 202214 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Worth It! October 2022

It’s time for another surviving motherhood episode! This week is a segment that we call “worth it?” Where we try different things and let you know if we think they’re worth it! Today we are talking about linen spray, pet hair remover, and a clothing brand! Join us to find out which ones we think are worth the hype! All the links are on our Instagram @survivingmotherhoodpodcast. Visit our patreon page patreon.com/survivingmotherhoodpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Oct 24, 202223 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Mom Hot Takes on Current Fashion Trends

Welcome back! In this episode of the podcast, we give our moms hot takes on things going on in the world! This week, we weigh in on our opinion of the 1990s/2000s fashion creeping back into our lives! We talk about things like the infamous potato shoe and what we think about low-rise jeans! We’d love to hear what you think so slide into our DMs on IG @survivingmotherhoodpodcast or email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Oct 17, 202225 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Kids Sports... Don't Get Us Started!

Glad you’ve joined us! In this episode, we do a segment called “don’t get us started.” Except, spoiler alert! We got started! We talk about things that we don’t appreciate in motherhood, and for this episode, it’s kid sports! We dive into what sports are like in our town, and what our kids are during this season. Thanks for tuning in, and as always, good luck surviving motherhood! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 202214 minSeason 5Ep. 2

And we're back for Season 5!

Welcome to Surviving Motherhood Podcast! If you’re new here, this episode is a great place to start! In this episode, we talk about what we’ve been up to during our lengthen break from the podcast! We update you on our kids' school situations, what kids have joined us since last season, and why we decided to stick with the name surviving motherhood! We are so glad you’re here and hope you enjoy listening! For any questions, you can find us on Instagram @survivingmotherhoodpodcast or email us at ...

Oct 03, 202216 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Worth It April

It’s a worth it episode! On this episode we talk about a couple of things we think are worth it, one we don’t recommend, and what we’ve learned about swipe ups 😏 These products are centered around things we do often... laundry and cleaning! Listen now to find out what we think of carpet cleaners, vacuums, and washing machines! Thanks for tuning in and as always, good luck surviving motherhood! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 12, 202131 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Grocery Store Problems

It’s April! We can’t believe how fast 2021 is flying by! In this episode we talk about a problem that plagues all households... figuring out what to eat and how to get it! Grab dinner out? Grocery pick up? Delivery? Run into the store? We rant about how even with so many options, it feels impossible to keep a stock pantry and meals everyone loves 🤣 So head over to @survivingmotherhoodpodcast on IG and give us all the suggestions! Thanks for tuning in, and as always, good luck surviving motherho...

Apr 05, 202121 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Our Health(ish) Journey

This feels like we are dooming ourselves by saying this... but we’ve been on a *tiny* bit of a health kick. And by that we mean that Cris has gone to her first work out class ever. And then went back again after the first class! Here we talk about how we’ve been playing around with our diets and trying to make healthier decisions so we can be the best versions of ourselves! We’ve got 7 kids between the 2 of us and we are trying to not just survive, but thrive for them! Disclaimer here: we do not...

Mar 22, 202120 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Covid- One Year in and Our Covid Story

Well... we made a mistake. On this episode we’ll tell you all about it! You know those times when you know you’re doing something you’re not supposed to but you just sort of close your eyes and hope for the best? That’s what we did on a family trip and when we opened them, we all had covid. Tune in to here about our experiences with it and how we are still paying for it months later! We also want to take a moment and say how deeply sorry we are for all of those who have been heavily impacted as ...

Mar 15, 202127 min

Things That Make Us Feel Old S4, E2

What a humbling episode 🤣 In this episode we talk about how we are still using the laughing emoji while rocking our side parts and skinny jeans! We'll cover some of the things that make us feel old and show our age while doing so! If you’re still the age of the bachelor contestants, just enjoy it while you can because 30's are coming for you! We hope this episode brings a little laughter to your day, and makes you reminisce about the good ole days! Thanks for tuning in, and as always... good lu...

Mar 08, 202116 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Welcome Back to Season 4!

Welcome back! We are finally back for season four of surviving motherhood! We have been missing podcasting so much, but also trying to keep our head above water with motherhood! We are so excited you’re here and whether you’ve been with us the whole time or are new we’d love to hear from you! What do you want to hear about in season four? Thank you so much for being here, rating our podcast and following us on Instagram @survivingmotherhoodpodcast! As always, good luck surviving motherhood! Host...

Mar 01, 202115 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Worth It November S3, Ep10

This week we're coming at you with some beauty reviews! We talk about our Tarte sale purchases, and what we're loving from them. Rachel goes into her skincare journey and talks about a new hyaluronic acid product she's loving. We also talk about nails and our favorite nail polishes we're using right now, including Olive and June and Expressie by Essie! Hope you'll tune in and good luck surviving motherhood! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 23, 202018 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Decorating for Christmas S3, E9

It’s a new episode! We did it! This episode we talk about what we think about decorating early for the holidays! This year a lot of people are seemingly decorating early. We can all use some extra joy in 2020, right? What about you? Are you decorating early? And if so, do you always or is 2020 begging for some holiday spirit early? Tune in and listen to our thoughts, then find us on Instagram (@survivingmotherhoodpodcast) and tell us what your plan is! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Nov 16, 202017 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Currently Up To S3,E8

Welcome back! We are so glad to have you! In this episode, we talk about what’s been going on in our lives! Rachel and Cris have both started little side projects and we’ll dive into the details in this episode! Rachel has started making those adorable trendy name bracelets, and Cris and Zack bought a house to flip! To follow along on these adventures you can follow Rachel (@yayfortodaydesignco) or Cris (@entrustedmom) on Instagram! Thanks so much for tuning in, and as always, good luck survivin...

Oct 19, 202019 minSeason 3Ep. 8

In the News October S3,E7

Welcome to another in the news episode! This episode we talk about what everyone is saying about Tyra Banks on dancing with the stars, Morgan Wallens eventful week and apology, and 2 new books coming out involving Prince Harry and Williams brotherly battle and Mariah Carey’s life! Tune in now and listen to us try to pretend we are in the know with pop culture! And as always, good luck surviving motherhood! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 12, 202028 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Hurricane Sally and Social Media Rant

Happy Monday! Thanks for tuning in to surviving motherhood podcast! We are so glad you’re here! For this episode we talk about the epitome of a 2020 beach trip 🥴 Cris and Rachel are homeschooling this year and Cris’ family decided to take an “off season” beach trip to save money and avoid the crowds! Unfortunately, while they did avoid crowds, they ran into Sally instead! Hear about how the hurricane experience went in a house with 6 kids and 6 adults and why Cris doesn’t recommend it! You’ll a...

Sep 28, 202022 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Worth It September S3E5

It’s time for another “worth it?” episode! If you’re new here, first you should know that we are so glad you’ve joined us! Secondly, you should know that our “worth it?” episodes are where we talk about products we’ve tired, books we’ve read, things we’ve done, or places we’ve gone and let you know if we think they’re “worth it” or not! For this September episode we cover vacuums, some of Cris’ favorite baby clothes brands, and some of Rachel’s favorite organizing tools! This months episode were...

Sep 21, 202026 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Shepard's Birth Story S3, E4

Welcome back to Surviving Motherhood Podcast! This week, Cris is catching up on her newest edition Shepard! She talks about having a baby in the middle of a pandemic and how it feels welcoming their fifth baby into the family. We hope you enjoy and as always good luck surviving motherhood! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 202022 minSeason 3Ep. 4

September In the News S3, E3

It’s time for our in the news segment! But don’t let that name fool you, we aren’t talking about “serious” news ;) On this episode we cover the new dancing with the stars cast, the Bella twins’ babies, what Meghan and Harry have been up to, and the devastating passing of a super hero. Thank you for tuning in, and as always (and now more than ever!) , good luck surviving motherhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 07, 202033 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Worth It: School Supplies Edition S3, E2

Hello again! We are so excited you’ve decided to join us for season 3 of Surviving Motherhood Podcast! If you’re new here, we try to do monthly round ups for products that we think are “worth it” or not. This episode we thought it would be fun to do a school edition! If you listened to our last episode you know that we have both recently converted to being homeschool moms! Naturally we needed some things at home to make that transition a little easier. Tune in now to hear what products we enjoy ...

Aug 31, 202021 minSeason 3Ep. 2
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