EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 1H 33M
Hopeful and Honest in Motherhood with Kate
from It's A Circus - Unfiltered stories of motherhood, identity, and the art of self care
Send us Fan MailHost Elsa introduces a candid “It’s a Circus” conversation with her friend Kate, a mom of four and realtor, about the realities of parenting, identity, and self-care. Kate shares her family story with husband Ryan, including mostly easy first pregnancy, harder later pregnancies, and the shock of an unplanned fourth baby after a delayed vasectomy, plus the strain of having four kids six-and-under. She describes moving from Philadelphia to Sarasota at 30 weeks pregnant for family support, living with her parents during a delayed home build, and surviving a newborn’s nightly “witching hour.” Kate reflects on work as an escape, quitting during COVID stress, starting “rage runs,” and later finding flexible balance through real estate. She also discusses postpartum anxiety, starting Lexapro, needing time away, and the importance of an equal, involved partner and supportive family.00:00 Stay At Home Queens00:10 Welcome To The Circus00:33 Meet Kate Mom Of Four02:19 First Baby And Early Memories06:15 Pregnancy Highs And Lows07:47 Fast Food And Feeling Sick09:57 Two Under Two Reality12:16 Surprise Fourth Baby15:13 New Years Pregnancy Reveal18:58 Overwhelm And Regret22:18 Unexpected Big Brother Gift24:40 Marriage Pact For Survival26:50 COVID Quit And Need Help28:15 Moving To Florida Fast31:18 Thirty Weeks New Doctor32:59 Living With Parents Chaos35:54 Kids Adjust To New Baby37:57 One To Two Was Hardest43:14 Favorite Age Three45:24 Career Before Stay Home46:08 Back to Work Reality48:19 Moving and Baby Two49:56 Work as Identity51:15 Daycare Costs Debate52:52 COVID Career Breaking Point54:51 Rage Runs and Me Time57:58 Kids Growing Up Phase01:02:37 Real Estate Reset01:09:43 Girl Mom vs Boy Mom01:14:05 Postpartum Anxiety Help01:25:01 Meds and Mom Guilt01:27:31 Co-Parenting Standards01:32:52 Podcast FarewellFollow Kate on her IG: https://www.instagram.com/katekwiecinski_realtor/Thanks for listening to It’s a Circus Podcast — Unfiltered stories of motherhood, identity, and the art of Self careThese stories remind you that you’re not alone in the chaos. And if you’re ready to take the next step from conversation to transformation, explore Svea – The Beauty Edit. It’s my signature service that helps women edit the noise, simplify their routines, and reclaim confidence through radiant, effortless self-care. 🎙️ More stories: https://www.chernerbroscircus.com/podcast 💄 Your Edit awaits: https://www.chernerbroscircus.com/beauty-editEmbrace the chaos. Reclaim yourself.
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Send us Fan Mail Host Elsa introduces a candid “It’s a Circus” conversation with her friend Kate, a mom of four and realtor, about the realities of parenting, identity, and self-care. Kate shares her family story with husband Ryan, including mostly easy first pregnancy, harder later pregnancies, and the shock of an unplanned fourth baby after a delayed vasectomy, plus the strain of having four kids six-and-under. She describes moving from Philadelphia to Sarasota at 30 weeks pregnant for fami...
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