What's the AUDACITY?
The Car? The Coffin? Or No Accountability? You tell us. This episode dives into grief, gaslighting, and general accountability. #ItsTheAudacityForMe #NewEpisodeAlert #TuneInTonight #FYP
Aug 15, 2025•15 min
These Can't Be My Kids
These Can’t Be My Kids is the #1 podcast for parents of grown kids—or anyone still asking themselves, “Did I really raise these people?”
Hosted by two sisters with nine adult children between them—Leila (married, logical, girl-heavy household) and Karen (single, spiritual, and boy-mom to the core)—this show delivers real talk, raw laughs, and relatable breakdowns about parenting long past 21!
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Raised Them Right. They Clocked Out Wrong.
You gave them the résumé, the references, and the ride to work. They gave you tardiness, attitude, and a termination notice with your last name on it. In this brutally honest and hilariously painful episode, Leila unpacks what happens when your adult kids fumble the professional opportunities you built from scratch. From missed shifts to missed signals, it’s a masterclass in entitlement and the fine line between parenting and HR. Expect laughter, a few deep sighs, and the kind of storytelling on...
Aug 13, 2025•29 min•Season 2Ep. 5
The Audacity of the PIP
Ever been blindsided by a Performance Improvement Plan that felt more like a corporate breakup letter than a growth opportunity? In this episode, Leila and Karen dive headfirst into the absurdity of being placed on a PIP—especially when the only thing that needed improving was management’s self-awareness. Whether you’re currently on a PIP, survived one, or just love a good workplace drama, this episode is your cathartic laugh and empowering pep talk rolled into one.
Aug 08, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 4
The Monsters we Make
In this episode, Karen and Leila connect with another mom of adult children and dive deep into the hilarious and horrifying aspects of parenting. #TheseCantBeMyKids #fyp #Podcast #ParentingPodcast
Aug 06, 2025•28 min
It's the Audacity for Me! The Bachelorette Shakedown
You ever meet someone and barely finish learning their name before you're hit with an invite that screams, “Pack your bags, empty your wallet, and pretend we’re besties”? Yeah, us too. This episode spills all the tea on a bachelorette invite that had us blinking in disbelief—complete with group chat drama, five-star expectations, and a price tag that said “ma'am, be serious.” We hadn’t even RSVPed and already felt like escapees from a reality show. Buckle up because this audacious tale is about ...
Aug 01, 2025•19 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This Is Motherhood: Part Love, Part Cardiac Trauma!
Motherhood doesn’t end when they move out—it just evolves into emotionally-funded chaos, surprise Venmo requests, and 2AM therapy texts. In this episode, Karen breaks down the science of stress-induced heartache with a hilariously honest look at Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, aka Broken Heart Syndrome: a temporary condition where emotional whiplash causes the heart’s left ventricle to balloon, usually after intense stress. Karen and Leila takes listeners deep into the trenches of parenting adult chil...
Jul 30, 2025•29 min
How do we set boundaries when our children repeatedly make poor life choices?
Feeling drained, frustrated, and questioning every parenting decision you’ve ever made? You’re not alone. Grab your favorite drink and join Karen and Leila as they unpack the chaos of parenting adult children—sharing firsthand experiences with the stress, the drama, and those jaw-dropping moments that make us say, These Can't Be My Kids! How do we set boundaries when our children repeatedly make poor life choices? Are there mothers out there who have finally said, Enough is enough and cut ties? ...
Jul 25, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Do you really have a favorite child or is it perception?
In this episode of These Can't Be My Kids, we tackle the age-old struggle of parental favoritism—or at least the perception of it. When adult children are convinced, you coddle one, enable another, and outright neglect the third, how do parents keep the peace? Is fairness even possible, or is it just another myth of parenthood? Join us as we dig into the guilt, the accusations, and the exhausting search for balance in a family where nobody seems to agree on what's "fair."
Jul 25, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 8
OMG! Whose The Parent?
In this laugh-out-loud episode, we dive into the hilariously confusing world of reverse parenting—when our adult children decide it’s their job to teach us how to be responsible grown-ups! From lectures about relationships to unsolicited advice on handling our health (as if we haven’t been doing it for decades), we share the absurd moments when our kids take charge and treat us like clueless rookies in the game of life.
Jul 25, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Tattoos & the Hero
This week, we’re talking about the kind of stories that make moms everywhere shake their heads and say, “What the H***” One of our sons decided a ridiculous tattoo was a great idea (spoiler: it wasn’t), and another thought sneaking into abandoned buildings was a fun weekend hobby. From ink regrets to urban adventures, we’re sharing the laughs, the gasps, and the FOOLISH! Moments that come with our boys who keep life interesting. Grab your coffee—or wine—and join us for some good old-fashioned mo...
Jul 25, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Special Mother's Day Episode
Karen and Leila sit down for an honest conversation about the unseen sacrifices parents make—those quiet, everyday choices that our children may never fully grasp. They take a deep dive into the meaning of sacrifice, as Karen opens up about her personal struggle with feeling responsible for the way her children behave. Together, they explore the different ways parents give of themselves, from time and energy to emotional and financial support, all while reflecting on the thoughts and attitudes o...
Jul 25, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 6
You have entered the Judgement Zone
Listen as we share stories of how JUDGEMENTAL our kids can be towards the people who gave birth to them. Do you have judgmental children? Adult Children who criticize you about your clothing, your relationships, the way you spend your money? If so, then you can relate to our stories and would love for you to not allow us to feel alone. Send us your stories at stories@thesecantbemykids Don't forget to like, COMMENT - WE LOVE COMMENTS and share!
Jul 25, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 5
The Wild, Wacky and Disrespectful things our Adult Children Say!
From the unexpected sass to the downright baffling comments, adult kids have a way of leaving us speechless. Whether it’s the tone that stings or the words that make us wonder if we raised them right, their wild and wacky remarks can feel like a rollercoaster ride. Join us today as we share our personal experience with our own adult children, sharing our feelings, our surprises and the exasperated thought of "It's the audacity for me"! You want to share a story? Submit your story to: stories@the...
Jul 25, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3
We Came, We Ventured, We Laughed -Season One is a WRAP!
It’s a wrap! 🎬 In our season one finale of These Can’t Be My Kids, we take a joyful, honest stroll through the past ten weeks—from the laughs to the chaos, the deep breaths to the side-eyes. We’re reflecting on the wild ride, the parenting moments that nearly broke us (but made for great content), and the incredible community that’s kept us going. Thank you for riding shotgun on this unpredictable journey. We're taking a short break to recharge, regroup, and come back stronger (and probably lou...
Jul 25, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Meet the Moms Behind the Madness
Dive into the hilarious chaos of parenthood with the dynamic duo Karen and Leila from These Can't Be My Kids. Get ready for candid confessions, laugh out loud moments and the peek into the wild world of parenting adult children. Buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride.
Jul 25, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1
It's the Audacity for Me! Exes Asking for Favors
This week, we’re diving into listener Tasha’s story, and whew… the audacity was on clearance because everybody had some. From questionable decisions to moments that made us hit pause and squint, Leila and Karen are breaking down every “wait, WHAT?!” scene. Tune in, laugh with us, and see if you caught the same jaw-dropping audacity—or if a whole new one jumped out and grabbed you by the edges.
Jul 25, 2025•12 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Meet the Kids behind the Chaos!
Disclaimer: Hey fam! Just a heads-up — sometimes we’re out here filming in the wild (literally or figuratively), and that means the audio might sound like we’re underwater or the video might look like it was shot on a potato. 😅 But listen — perfection isn’t the goal, consistency is! We’re committed to bringing y’all content no matter where we are, even if it means battling bad Wi-Fi, rogue background noise, or a camera that refuses to focus. Thanks for sticking with us through the chaos — y’all...
Jul 25, 2025•21 min•Season 2Ep. 3
It's the Audacity for Me! Triggered Tired and my sons decided to turn the park into a WWE Match! 😳
In this segment of It’s the Audacity for Me, Karen shares how her peaceful moment was hijacked by her two grown sons—900 miles away—who decided to meet up in the park to settle a mystery beef with fists. She still doesn’t know what they were fighting about, but the drama? The audacity? This is parenting in real life. If your kids have ever acted up while you’re just trying to survive, this one’s for you. #TheseCantBeMyKids #TriggeredTiredTryingAnyway #ParentingUnfiltered #TheAudacity
Jul 25, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Yall Really Called Us Boring!
Boring? Ugly couch? Green shirt jokes? Oh, we heard it all. And instead of clapping back—we hit record. In this Season Two opener of These Can’t Be My Kids, we’re embracing the critiques and flipping them into storytelling gold. From the infamous couch that holds more secrets than your group chat, to Karen’s iconic green shirt (yes, it’s still green but I'll switch it up), and Leila’s newfound title as HR Whisperer—we’re setting the tone for a season where the chaos is personal, the laughs are i...
Jul 25, 2025•12 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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