Hot Mess, Cold Brew is the no-filter parenting podcast for moms and dads who are done pretending. Hosted by Michelle (mom of 4) and Shay (dad of 2), this is your weekly dose of brutally honest conversations from both the mom trenches and the dad side of the battlefield. We talk mess, mental health, meltdowns (yours and theirs), and everything else no one wants to admit. It’s funny, unfiltered, and deeply relatable because perfect parenting is a lie and we are calling BS together. New episodes drop every week. Bring your coffee or your wine. We don’t judge.
Sports. Activities. Playdates. Tutors. Camps. Birthday parties. School events.
When did childhood become a corporate calendar?
Parents today are constantly juggling schedules, rushing from one activity to the next, and wondering if we're giving our kids opportunities… or accidentally burning everyone out.
In this episode, we talk about overscheduled kids, overscheduled parents, activity overload, and whether boredom might actually be one of the best things we can give our children.
24 Jun 2026
Kids Are Mean Now… Right? - EP19
One minute your kid is drawing pictures and singing songs… the next they come home saying someone called them weird, ugly, annoying, or excluded them at recess.
In this episode, we talk about bullying, mean comments, playground drama, and the emotional side of watching your child navigate social rejection for the first time. From “they said I can’t play” to group chat drama and kids learning how powerful words can be — we’re discussing how parents handle it, how kids process it, and whether kids are actually meaner now… or just louder.
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17 Jun 2026
When Did Childhood Become a Full-Time Job? - EP18
Sports. Activities. Playdates. Tutors. Camps. Birthday parties. School events.
When did childhood become a corporate calendar?
Parents today are constantly juggling schedules, rushing from one activity to the next, and wondering if we're giving our kids opportunities… or accidentally burning everyone out.
In this episode, we talk about overscheduled kids, overscheduled parents, activity overload, and whether boredom might actually be one of the best things we can give our children.
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Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please don't forget to rate us.
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