EPISODE · Mar 29, 2026 · 1H 15M
S2 E6 - Kids, Career, Husband woes & logistics | how much I spent on child care omg
from THE ONE THAT GLITTERS / GLITTER MOUTH: For the creative, ambitious moms with Michelle Lang · host Michelle Lang
Episode Synopsis:[Audio Diary Recorded 8.7.25]In this sleepless perfectionism and raw vulnerability episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm spiraling through a 2am trailer remake after obsessing over whether strangers would understand what they're watching, then celebrating my podcast going live on Apple with 22 plays while doing the devastating math on how much we have spent on preschools over 12 years. Perfect for perfectionists who can't sleep when something feels off, parents wondering about childcare costs, and creators learning to own their unconventional paths.In this episode, I talk about:My sleepless night redoing the trailer AGAIN because "if a stranger saw that current version, would they know what they're watching? The answer is no"Jack's brutal honesty giving the new version "way better" reviews after saying the first one was just "ew"Debating a "comment clap back" video addressing "is this self-harm?" - comparing my stunts to football, wrestling, ballet, and pole dancing as positive channels for darknessMy Hollywood party insecurity revelation: still coming to terms with being "on my phone doing stunts on Instagram" instead of a "serious Hollywood producer"The challenge to own my path without seeking approval: "I need to be okay with what I'm doing without having to convince"My accidental condescending comment disaster - writing "actually, that's a good idea" about wearing a helmet and having someone think I was being sarcasticThe relationship therapy session I'm broadcasting: Ian's predictable "I was just going to hit up a sitter" response after I arrange our own dateMy desperate plea for marriage advice: "if you have advice for us, I need like a counselor" at [email protected] flow state joy of editing my next stairfall video - comparing it to crocheting but standing up, creating a story about "getting your hands dirty"Spotify's adorable congratulations popup for hitting 10 streams: "congratulations, you've had over 10 streams" - their enthusiasm making my nightMy cringe-worthy reaction listening back to episode three where I was "so scared to be who I am" just days after my meditation breakthroughThe gentle ask for reviews that makes me uncomfortable: "this is me gently saying if you enjoy this that actually really does help"
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Episode Synopsis:[Audio Diary Recorded 8.7.25]In this sleepless perfectionism and raw vulnerability episode of Glitter Mouth, I'm spiraling through a 2am trailer remake after obsessing over whether strangers would understand what they're watching, then celebrating my podcast going live on Apple with 22 plays while doing the devastating math on how much we have spent on preschools over 12 years. Perfect for perfectionists who can't sleep when something feels off, parents wondering about childcare costs, and creators learning to own their unconventional paths.In this episode, I talk about:My sleepless night redoing the trailer AGAIN because "if a stranger saw that current version, would they know what they're watching? The answer is no"Jack's brutal honesty giving the new version "way better" reviews after saying the first one was just "ew"Debating a "comment clap back" video addressing "is this self-harm?" - comparing my stunts to football, wrestling, ballet, and pole dancing as positive channels for darknessMy Hollywood party insecurity revelation: still coming to terms with being "on my phone doing stunts on Instagram" instead of a "serious Hollywood producer"The challenge to own my path without seeking approval: "I need to be okay with what I'm doing without having to convince"My accidental condescending comment disaster - writing "actually, that's a good idea" about wearing a helmet and having someone think I was being sarcasticThe relationship therapy session I'm broadcasting: Ian's predictable "I was just going to hit up a sitter" response after I arrange our own dateMy desperate plea for marriage advice: "if you have advice for us, I need like a counselor" at [email protected] flow state joy of editing my next stairfall video - comparing it to crocheting but standing up, creating a story about "getting your hands dirty"Spotify's adorable congratulations popup for hitting 10 streams: "congratulations, you've had over 10 streams" - their enthusiasm making my nightMy cringe-worthy reaction listening back to episode three where I was "so scared to be who I am" just days after my meditation breakthroughThe gentle ask for reviews that makes me uncomfortable: "this is me gently saying if you enjoy this that actually really does help"
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