Type C Moms with Ashleigh Surratt

In this week’s episode, we welcome the delightfully honest, hilariously relatable, and unapologetically real Ashleigh Surratt—mom of littles, internet oversharer, and the original Type C Mom. Ashleigh shares the origin story of her viral Type C reel, how she accidentally started a parenting movement, and why giving your toddler a splash pad via flooded kitchen might just be the highlight of summer.We get into the messy middle of motherhood—from overstimulation and mental breakdown routines (yes, really) to why baking is always a hard no, and how a single reel made thousands of moms feel seen. Ashleigh opens up about her tough-but-rewarding breastfeeding journey, her “fun mom” summer survival guide, and what she hopes to instill in her kids—starting with how they talk to themselves.If you’ve ever cleaned your house just to destroy it with one chaotic moment, this episode is for you. It’s real, it’s ridiculous, and it’s a whole lot of heart.💬 What we cover in this episode:How Ashleigh invented the “Type C Mom” identity—and why it stuckThe splash pad kitchen flood that became a core memoryWhy overstimulation ruins fun mom energy (and what to do about it)Creating a “mental breakdown routine” to survive summer with littlesHonest talk about breastfeeding, formula guilt, and finding your own pathThe importance of teaching your kids how to talk to themselves with kindness🧺 Ashleigh's Go-To Chaos Tactics:Midday apple baths ✅Blanket forts for self-preservation ✅Slime? Nope. Dad’s department. ✅🛠 Bonus Resources:Check out Ashleigh’s Fun Mom Summer GuideDownload her Overstimulation Fight PlanCreate your own Mental Breakdown Routine (your future self will thank you)🌐 Learn more at: www.bronzemedalmoms.com 📸 Follow Ashleigh: @ashleighsurratt 🧡 Follow the show: @bronzemedalmoms🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts—and if you’ve ever said “just order pizza again,” hit that follow button. We see you.