Chaos with Kori

I thought I was just being responsible.Turns out… I might be controlling everything just to feel safe.In this episode, I talk about:why I can’t “stand down”what my brain does when I leave the housethe moment I almost skipped a medical appointment because I couldn’t let goand how control slowly started making my world smallerNo neat ending. No fix.Just me, figuring it out in real time.#ChaosWithKori #MentalHealthPodcast #AnxietyTalk #LettingGo #ControlIssues #MomLifeUnfiltered #RealTalkPodcast #EmotionalGrowth #SelfAwareness #PodcastLife #ParentingReality #AnxietySupport #Overthinking #NervousSystem #HealingInProgress #HonestPodcast #WomenInPodcasting #LifeInProgress #TrustTheProcess #PodcastCommunity

Some episodes are planned.Some are written.And some… just come from a place you can’t ignore.Yesterday was Lily’s birthday.In this episode, I talk about the kind of grief that doesn’t always have words—the quiet kind that sits underneath everything while life keeps moving. I share what it feels like to be someone who fixes things, who pours love into people… and what happens when love isn’t enough to change the outcome.This isn’t a perfect episode.It’s not polished.It’s just honest.If you’ve ever loved deeply, lost something that should have stayed, or carried a version of life that never got to happen… this one is for you.Happy birthday, Lily. 💛#ChaosWithKori#TheOneForLily#GriefJourney#Motherhood#LossAndLove#HealingThroughStory#EmotionalMedic#RealTalkPodcast#PodcastLife#HonestConversations#MentalHealthAwareness#GriefSupport#LifeAfterLoss#StorytellingPodcast#WomenInPodcasting

You ever feel like life hands you something good… and then immediately dumps on it?In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I talk about what I’ve started calling the “shit-covered cherry” effect — that pattern where you finally find your footing, start becoming the version of yourself you’ve been working toward… and then something blindsides you.After a therapy breakthrough, I thought I was finally expanding into who I wanted to be. Then came the worst pain of my life, an unexpected diagnosis, and a 9:30 p.m. MRI in my pajamas.This episode is about catastrophizing, body betrayal, motherhood fears, music as emotional processing (thank you Ronnie Radke and Florence), and what it means to brace for a fight you didn’t ask for.It’s not inspirational. It’s not tied up neatly.It’s just real.And for what it’s worth… I don’t even like cherries.#ChaosWithKori#ChronicPain#SpineHealth#MRI#MentalHealthPodcast#TherapyJourney#Catastrophizing#Motherhood#ParentingWithAnxiety#HealthScare#PersonalGrowth#EmotionalProcessing#LastResort#FlorenceAndTheMachine#LifeUpdates#Resilience#WomenInPodcasting

In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I talk about a realization that hit harder than I expected: how often I’ve stepped into the role of emotional medic in relationships, friendships, and life.Always listening.Always supporting.Always trying to stabilize hearts that were never mine to save.What started as compassion slowly turned into a painful pattern — confusing being needed in a crisis with being loved in full. This episode is about the grief of seeing that clearly, the anger of realizing how often I accepted scraps, and the deeper question underneath it all:Who am I when I’m not the one holding everyone else together?This one is raw, honest, and probably one of the most revealing episodes I’ve recorded in a long time.#ChaosWithKori #EmotionalMedic #HealingJourney #SelfWorth #PeoplePleasing #TraumaPatterns #EmotionalBurnout #Relationships #FriendshipPatterns #PodcastLife #MentalHealthPodcast #PersonalGrowth #Boundaries #SelfDiscovery #EmotionalHealing #WomenInPodcasting #StorytimePodcast #InnerWork #WorthBeyondUsefulness #ChaosWithKoriPodcast

There are seasons in a woman’s life where she is becoming someone new — not because she chose it, but because life took her there.Teenage years. Postpartum. Parenting. Menopause. The quiet shifts no one prepares you for. The hurt you were told to swallow. The resentment that forms when you needed steadiness… and didn’t get it.In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I’m talking about what women carry, what we minimize, and what happens when we finally stop enduring quietly.You are allowed to hurt.You are allowed to name it.And you deserve to heal your heart first — and make decisions later.This one is steady. This one is strong. And if you’re in a season of becoming, you’re not alone.#ChaosWithKori#WomensSeasons#PostpartumTruth#MotherhoodRealness#EmotionalHealing#ResentmentAndGrief#MenopauseTalk#WomenSupportingWomen#HealingJourney#PersonalGrowthPodcast#WomenAndWorth#BreakTheSilence#SpineAndSoftness#PodcastForWomen#PostpartumSupport#MarriageStruggles#MentalHealthMatters#HormoneChanges#SelfRespect

Why does my brain always think it sees something coming?In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I’m talking about patterns — the ones that help, the ones that protect, and the ones that sometimes send me spiraling into conclusions that may or may not be true.From overthinking people’s reactions to bracing for rejection before it even happens, this is a look at what it’s like when your brain is always connecting dots… even the ones that might not belong together.It’s honest, a little funny, a little heavy, and very much the chaos of living inside a mind that never stops scanning.Tags:#ChaosWithKori #Patterns #Overthinking #AnxietyThoughts #MentalLoad #HealingJourney #SelfAwareness #PodcastLife #StorytimePodcast #MomLifeChaos #TooMuch #EmotionalProcessing #PersonalGrowth #PodcastHumor #ChaosWithKoriPodcast

What happens when you realize the reason your heart has been vibrating, your brain is running marathons, and your nervous system feels like it’s been shot out of a cannon… is your own coffee machine?In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I confess to a truly humbling discovery: I’ve been accidentally espresso-ing myself.Not making coffee.Not brewing something gentle.Nope. Just casually pulling espresso shots like an overworked barista and then wondering why my body felt like it was in fight-or-flight by 3 p.m.What starts as a chaotic coffee mishap turns into a surprisingly honest reflection on pressure, burnout, and the way so many of us live life in “espresso mode” — concentrated, intense, and running way too hot for way too long.Also, yes… this may explain a lot.So if you’ve ever felt jittery, overwhelmed, over-caffeinated by life, or personally victimized by your own expectations… this one’s for you.Grab a drink (maybe decaf) and let’s talk about it.Welcome back to Chaos with Kori — where the chaos is real, the coping is questionable, and sometimes the biggest problem is the button you didn’t realize you pressed.#ChaosWithKori#PodcastLife#CoffeeChaos#MomLifePodcast#CaffeineOverload#FunnyPodcast#StorytimePodcast#RealLifeChaos#BurnoutTalk#ParentingPodcast#CoffeeHumor#RelatablePodcast#PodcastHumor#WomenInPodcasting

The One with the SquirrelsAutistic elopers are like squirrels.Everything can be calm. Regulated. Peaceful.And then one tiny thing irritates their brain — and they’re gone.In this episode of Chaos with Kori, a free Starbucks coffee, a pair of pants that refused to cooperate, and one very dramatic squirrel collide into a powerful realization about autistic elopement.We’re talking about nervous systems, not defiance.Flight mode, not misbehavior.Security hoarding, not greed.And maybe most importantly — we’re talking about Mrs. Squirrel.Because everyone talks about the child who runs.No one talks about the parent who never stops scanning.If you’ve ever felt exhausted from tracking exits, anticipating triggers, and living in “this time” mode… this one’s for you.You’re not failing.You’re watching a squirrel.#ChaosWithKori#AutismParenting#AutisticElopement#NeurodivergentKids#ParentingPodcast#AutismAwareness#SpecialNeedsParent#NervousSystem#FlightMode#MomLife#ParentSupport#InvisibleWork#PodcastLife#Neurodiversity

No one hands you a manual for your child.In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I talk about the truth of parenting a neurodivergent, high-support-needs child — the exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix, the shrinking village, the advice you’ve already tried, and the loneliness of being the only one who sees what happens at home.This is about grieving the life you thought you were going to have while fiercely loving the child you do have.It’s about being the safe place when you feel like the punching bag.It’s about reading the reports, crying in the bathroom, and still showing up.This life isn’t for the weak.It’s for the tired, the brave, and the ones who keep going anyway.If you’re stumbling through your own journey, this one’s for you.You’re not alone.#ChaosWithKori#NeurodivergentParenting#AutismParent#SpecialNeedsParenting#HighSupportNeeds#InvisibleLabor#ParentingTruth#ParentingPodcast#MomLifeUnfiltered#GriefAndGrowth#YouAreNotAlone#RealMotherhood#AUHDParenting

We went to the ER because something wasn’t right.My autistic, nonverbal child hadn’t eaten for days. He wasn’t drinking. He was clearly uncomfortable—and unable to tell us what hurt. We didn’t go looking for answers we already had. We went looking for care.What we got instead was dismissal.In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I share the story of an ER visit that failed us—not in dramatic ways, but in quiet, exhausting ones. No full vitals. No tests. No curiosity. Just “it’s viral” and a reminder to hydrate a child who wasn’t drinking.This episode isn’t about blaming one doctor or one hospital. It’s about the invisible struggle of parents advocating for autistic children, the emotional toll of being dismissed, and the weight families carry after the visit ends.And as we head into a follow-up appointment with his pediatrician, I talk about what it means to keep showing up—even when you’re tired, even when another fight feels like too much.If you’ve ever trusted your gut and been made to doubt yourself, this one’s for you.#ChaosWithKori#AutismParenting#NonverbalAutism#MedicalGaslighting#ERExperience#ParentAdvocacy#HealthcareFailure#InvisibleDisability#SpecialNeedsParenting#TrustYourGut#MedicalTrauma#CaregiverBurnout#ParentingPodcast#RealLifeParenting

Sometimes support doesn’t end with a conversation.Sometimes it ends with an email.In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I talk about what it felt like to be unexpectedly dropped by my therapist — the timing, the tone, and the emotional fallout that followed.We talk about vulnerability, about being told your feelings are a “choice,” about naming fears that feel shameful to say out loud, and about how quickly old doubts resurface when help disappears at the wrong moment.This isn’t an anti-therapy episode.It’s an honest one — about sitting with uncertainty, questioning yourself, and not having neat answers yet.If you’ve ever asked for help and walked away wondering if you were too much, you’re not alone.#ChaosWithKori#MentalHealthPodcast#TherapyExperience#TherapyTalk#EmotionalVulnerability#PostItMoment#SexAndTheCityReference#BeingTooMuch#AskingForHelp#ParentingAnxiety#NeurodivergentParent#MentalHealthJourney#UnresolvedFeelings#StillShowingUp

Christmas doesn’t always look like the movies — and that’s okay.In this post-Christmas reflection episode of Chaos with Kori, I talk about what the holidays really looked like for our family this year: quiet moments, low-pressure traditions, growing kids, and learning to meet each other exactly where we are.From honoring P’s need for calm and going at his pace, to navigating Christmas with an 18-year-old who wants fewer but bigger “toys,” this episode is about adjusting expectations, naming the hard parts, and recognizing the strength in simply continuing to show up.This year wasn’t our easiest — but we made it this far.And we’re not giving up.We keep showing up.We keep loving.If you’re sitting in the quiet after the chaos, this one’s for you.#ChaosWithKori#PostChristmasReflection#AfterTheHolidays#RealLifeParenting#LowPressureHolidays#ParentingTeens#NeurodivergentParenting#FamilyLife#QuietChristmas#ParentingWithoutPerfection#LoveLooksLikeShowingUp#GentleParenting#NewYearWithoutPressure#ResilientFamilies#HonestParenting

My big kid just turned eighteen!!Christmas is a week later.And somewhere between those two moments, time reached in and took my breath away.In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I reflect on the memories that come with raising a child into adulthood — the good, the bad, the terrifying — and the kind of love that shapes both parent and child along the way.I also share a moment I’ll carry forever: my youngest, P, independently initiating the birthday song for his big brother. A quiet milestone. A full heart. A reminder that sometimes, time gives back.This episode closes out the season with gratitude, love, and hope — plus a holiday hello, a look ahead to the new year, and a preview of my new podcast, Hunted & Haunted: Evidence & Echoes.If you’re holding joy and ache in the same breath, this one’s for you.

What starts as responsible research and good intentions quickly turns into a 45-minute bathroom boss battle.In this episode of Chaos with Kori, Kori shares the painfully funny, brutally honest story of her first (and last) attempt at using a menstrual cup. From deep-diving beginner guides and accidentally asking Discord about the wrong cup, to contorting into a pregnant flamingo and ultimately rage-yeeting a silicone goblet into the bathtub, this episode is about more than period products — it’s about knowing when to walk away.With humor, vulnerability, and zero shame, Kori reminds us that empowerment doesn’t have to be complicated, sustainable doesn’t have to hurt, and sometimes the best choice is the one that lets you live your life without acrobatics.No folding required.#ChaosWithKori#TheOneWithTheCup#MenstrualCupFail#PeriodProblems#StorytimePodcast#PodcastHumor#RelatableChaos#MomLife#WomenInPodcasting#TMIRealness#PeriodTalk#BodyAutonomy#NormalizePeriods#FunnyPodcast#ChaosQueen

Ever catch yourself comparing your Level 10 chaos to someone else’s sunny-sky life and somehow deciding you’re the problem?Yeah. Same.In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I talk about the emotional whiplash of comparing my tornado-level reality to other people’s gentle breezes. We get into therapy revelations, Home & Garden houses, neurodivergent tornado energy, and why giving myself grace feels like trying to learn a language no one taught me.It’s funny, honest, messy, and a reminder that we’re all running different weather systems — and none of them make us less.If you’ve ever felt like you’re losing a competition you didn’t sign up for, this one’s for you.#ChaosWithKori#MomLife#NeurodivergentParenting#SpecialNeedsParenting#ComparisonTrap#GiveYourselfGrace#DifferentLivesDifferentChaos#RealMomTalk#HonestMotherhood#TherapyJourney#ParentingTruths#MomHumor#EmotionalChaos#PodcastLife#TornadoEnergy

Content Warning:This episode discusses the emotional challenges of parenting a neurodivergent child, including moments of fear, overwhelm, physical aggression, and parental guilt.Please listen with care, and skip or pause if this topic feels too heavy today.The One Where I’m Afraid of My Own ChildNo one prepares you for the kind of motherhood where love and fear live in the same heartbeat.In this raw and quietly powerful episode, I talk about something most parents of neurodivergent kids never feel safe saying out loud: sometimes I’m afraid of my own child. Not of him—but of the moments when he’s overwhelmed, hurting, and his storm hits me on the way out.We talk about the bruises we hide, the shame we carry, the grief we never name, and the guilt that crawls into the spaces between love and survival. And we talk about the other side too—the soft moments after the meltdown, when he climbs into my lap with tear-sticky cheeks and I hold him even though I’m still shaking.This is for every parent sitting in the dark, wondering if they’re alone.We’re not.We’re doing the best we can in storms we were never trained for.And love—real, stubborn, steady love—still wins here.#ChaosWithKori#NeurodivergentParenting#AutismParent#RawParenting#MomLifeUnfiltered#ParentingReality#MeltdownMoments#SensoryOverload#ParentingThroughStorms#SpecialNeedsParenting#TraumaResponses#ParentalHonesty#PodcastLife#RealTalkPodcast#EmotionalParenting#ParentingWithoutShame#CompassionOverPerfection

Some episodes of parenting are heavy, and this is one of them.In this raw and unfiltered episode, I share what it feels like to face the possibility that my son’s struggles may go beyond behavior — and the heartbreak of preparing for a psych evaluation. It’s about the exhaustion, the smacking and screaming on our hardest days, the tears I shed while waiting for the bus, and the endless love that keeps me standing even when I feel broken.This is for the parents who keep showing up, no matter how many times their hearts shatter. For the ones who reset every day, who forgive, who keep asking “How was your day?” even when the answer never comes.Because no matter what the diagnosis says, our love remains. And if you’re walking this road too — you are not alone.#ChaosWithKori #ParentingPodcast #SpecialNeedsParenting #PsychEvaluation #AutismJourney #ParentingStruggles #ParentingWithLove #ExhaustedButStrong #RawParentingStories #ParentingPodcastLife #MomLifeUnfiltered #EndlessLove

Thanksgiving didn’t come naturally to this Brit — but over the years, my family has learned that this holiday isn’t really about turkey, potatoes, or the picture-perfect table. It’s about who’s around it… even if that looks a little different every year.In this episode, I talk about our weird Thanksgiving history, the traditions we’ve built (and abandoned), the recipes my husband has slowly perfected, and the tiny moments of chaos that somehow become the ones we’re most grateful for.From P’s obsession with rolls, to Leia’s bread-theft, to Jax’s dramatic pouting, to the people who show up and love us as we are — this is what thankful looks like in our house. And truthfully?Maybe it’s exactly how it’s supposed to be.#ChaosWithKori#ThanksgivingChaos#ThankfulLooksDifferent#FamilyStories#HolidayLife#PerfectlyImperfect#PodcastLife#StorytimePodcast#ParentingPodcast#NeurodivergentParenting#FamilyTraditions#HolidayEpisode#RealLifeChaos

A brutally honest, chaotic, funny, and emotional journey through three weeks of sickness, meltdowns, disasters, and the moment everything literally fell off the wall. A raw look at autism parenting, survival mode, and what it means to parent through the mess—physically and emotionally #ChaosWithKori #AutismParenting #SpecialNeedsParenting #RealLifeParenting #MomLife #NeurodivergentFamily #MeltdownMoments #ParentingPodcast #SurvivalMode #TrueChaos #PodcastLife

Giving medicine to a toddler should count as an Olympic sport — especially when that toddler isstronger than the Hulk and has absolutely no interest in cooperating. In this episode of Chaos with Kori,I take you into the snot-covered trenches of parenting sick kids — one with seizure risks, the other withthe strength of a mini linebacker and the stamina of a caffeinated squirrel. From stealth syringemaneuvers to the long wait for meds to kick in, it’s a raw, funny, and real look at what it takes to care formedically complex and just plain chaotic kids when the flu comes knocking. This one's for the parentsholding it all together with a thermometer in one hand and a sticky medicine cup in the other. You’redoing great — even if it feels like survival mode on loop.#ChaosWithKori #ParentingInTheTrenches #SpecialNeedsParenting #ToddlerStrength#MedicineBattle #SyringeSneakAttack #SeizurePrecautions #SickDaySurvival #AutismParenting#MomLifeUnfiltered #RealTalkPodcast #StorytimePodcast #ParentingPodcast #InvisibleWork#ExhaustedButHere

What do you get when you mix five billion Spotify streams, The Weeknd, and a four-year-old with a one-track playlist?Welcome to my life.In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I share how “Blinding Lights” became the unofficial soundtrack of our house thanks to P’s undying love for The Weeknd. But beyond the endless replays (and my slow march toward musical insanity), there’s a deeper metaphor in the chaos: how life itself can feel blinding, overwhelming, and impossible to navigate — yet somehow, the love underneath it all keeps us moving forward.It’s part chaos, part heart, and a whole lot of Spotify streams.#ChaosWithKori #PodcastLife #ParentingChaos #BlindingLights #TheWeeknd #SpotifyLife #AutismParenting #ParentingPodcast #StorytimePodcast #LifeInChaos #RelatablePodcast #MomLifeUnfiltered #MusicAndMotherhood #OverwhelmedButOkay

A quiet crack. A sentence that lingers. A wound you weren’t meant to notice.In this Chaos with Kori mini-episode, I take you into the razor-sharp moment where trust shatters—not with drama, but with chilling precision. Featuring a lyrical gut-punch from Taylor Swift, a classic Rachel Green burn, and my own reflection on the kind of pain you don’t scream about… you whisper.This one’s not loud.#ChaosWithKori #HairlineFractures #TrustIssues #MiniEpisode #EmotionalPodcast #Betrayal #RachelGreen #TaylorSwiftLyrics #FriendshipBreakups #PodcastMonologue #ScorchedEarthSoftly #HeartbreakInQuotes #QuietRage #PodcastDrama #StorytimePodcastBut it hurts.And if you’ve ever been betrayed softly?You’ll feel this one in your bones.

Ever feel guilty for taking five minutes to breathe?Like you should be folding laundry, answering emails, or anticipating the next meltdown?In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I’m talking directly to the tired parents, the burnt-out caregivers, and the anxious overthinkers. The ones who feel like rest has to be earned, and guilt is part of the job.We’ll talk about the anxiety that creeps in when your family leaves the house, the emotional weight of being “on” all the time, and the strange truth that sometimes… you need a permission slip to let go.So I made some. Real ones.To rest. To cry. To ask for help.Because chaos doesn’t mean you don’t deserve peace.#ChaosWithKori#ParentingPodcast#MentalHealthMatters#PermissionToRest#AnxiousParenting#MomGuilt#RestIsProductive#SelfCareForParents#PodcastTherapy#YouDeservePeace#NeurodivergentParenting#PermissionSlipsEpisode#BurnoutRecovery#EmotionalOverload#ParentingInRealLife

When your kid’s preschool teacher says they’re the favorite, you brace for something sweet. But whenthey say your child reached into their pocket and stole a $10 bill? That’s a new level of parenting chaos.In this episode of *Chaos with Kori*, I relive one of the most cringeworthy IEP meetings ever —complete with three mystery combs, some light larceny, and a whole lot of awkward laughter.#ChaosWithKori #ParentingPodcast #PreKStories #FunnyParentingMoments #IEPMoments#AwkwardConversations #MomLife #RealTalkPodcast

Ever notice how the tiniest moments can feel like they deserve a standing ovation?In this episode of Chaos with Kori, we’re celebrating the wins that don’t make highlight reels — but absolutely should.P used a new phrase in perfect context.I found the courage to speak up when I usually stay silent.S picked something just for himself — not for anyone else.They may look like small steps on the outside… but inside?They’re giant leaps — for healing, growth, and the beautiful chaos we’re navigating.This is your permission to pause and cheer for the quiet victories.Because you showed up. You took the step.And that is enough.#ChaosWithKori#SmallStepsBigWins#GiantLeapsInChaosGravity#ParentingProgress#NeurodivergentJoy#QuietWins#PodcastLife#RealLifeMilestones#CelebratingGrowth#EmotionalWins#MomSquatToMoon#FlexClassVictory#ThankYouMoment#StorytimePodcast#WomenInPodcasting

(*Chaos With Kori update* - episodes are taking a little longer to record and produce right now, so there will be gaps but I promise episodes are coming)October showed up swinging — germs, chaos, meltdowns, emotional crashes, and one very haunted smoke detector. In this end-of-month sitrep, I unpack how it all came crashing down (and somehow still came together). From the sniffles to the spirals, from Rickey’s heroic maintenance saves to the emotional pile-ups nobody saw coming — this episode is part rant, part reminder that sometimes surviving the month is the win.So grab your Stanley, wrap yourself in a hoodie, and join me for a chaotic, cathartic deep breath after the month that had hands.#ChaosWithKori #PodcastLife #OctoberHadHands #ParentingPodcast #RealTalkPodcast #MentalHealth #MomLife #AnxietyChronicles #EmotionalCrashSurvival #PodcastHumor #StorytimePodcast #WomenInPodcasting #RelatableChaos #EndOfMonthEnergy #SurvivingTheSeason

In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I open up about one of the hardest but most important parts of parenting a neurodivergent child — the IEP meeting. From the endless paperwork to the emotional whiplash of hearing professionals describe your child in bullet points, it’s a ride of pride, fear, and fierce love.Join me as I navigate the chaos of advocacy, masking, measurable goals, and the messy truth that an IEP can never capture all the beauty of who our kids really are.#ChaosWithKori #IEPMeeting #SpecialNeedsParenting #AutismParent #Advocacy #NeurodivergentKids #ParentingPodcast #RealTalkPodcast #MomLife #IEPGoals #ChaosAndCoffee #StorytimePodcast #EmotionalParenting

Growing up with lopsided boobs isn’t exactly the kind of teenage story you hear in health class — but it was mine.From wearing a chicken fillet in my bra for five years, to sitting in consultations that told me to “wait until you’re 18,” all the way to the day a hospital made me watch a live breast surgery as “preparation”… this is the chaotic, awkward, and ultimately empowering story of my wonky boobs.It’s about body image, the wild things we do to feel “normal,” and learning that perfect symmetry is overrated.If your boobs don’t match, you’re in the most relatable club there is.#ChaosWithKori #WonkyBoobs #BodyImage #TeenageChaos #PodcastLife #ChickenFilletChronicles #BreastSurgeryStory #SelfAcceptance #WomenInPodcasting #BodyPositivity

You ever have one of those days where you swear you’ve lived it before? The same chaos, the same conversation, even the same spilled coffee? In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I dive into the weird world of déjà vu — the moments that make you question reality, memory, and whether your brain is secretly buffering. From mom life loops to eerie coincidences that feel too familiar, it’s a mix of humor, self-reflection, and a few "did that really just happen?" moments.#ChaosWithKori #PodcastLife #StorytimePodcast #DejaVuGlitch #MomLifePodcast #ParentingHumor #PodcastCommunity #FunnyPodcast #RelatableAF #WomenInPodcasting #StorytellingPodcast #EverydayChaos #ChaosCrew

Ever had your brain take a tiny worry and turn it into a full-blown disaster movie? Same.In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I talk about my brain’s favorite pastime: catastrophizing. From imagining I’ll get arrested at the DMV to writing entire FBI-level plots when the kids are five minutes late, I share the chaos of living through “what if” scenarios that never actually happen.We’ll laugh about it, get real about the anxiety behind it, and walk through a few grounding tricks that help me turn down the volume on the disaster soundtrack in my head.Because reality? It’s messy, loud, chaotic… but rarely as catastrophic as my brain makes it out to be.#ChaosWithKori #ParentingAnxiety #Catastrophizing #MentalHealth #NeurodivergentParent #PodcastLife #AnxietyStories #MomLifeUnfiltered #RealTalkPodcast #ParentingPodcast #DMVChronicles #DisasterBrain #HumorAndHeart

Ever moved halfway across the world with a baby?Yeah… it’s not as glamorous as it sounds.In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I take you back to 2010 — when I packed up my entire life in England, boarded a plane to America, and discovered that the real chaos wasn’t the flight… it was what happened after landing.From an airport diaper blowout of legendary proportions at Chicago O’Hare to the bittersweet reality of starting over in a new country, this story is equal parts funny, heartfelt, and a little bit sticky (literally).It’s a look at homesickness, resilience, and how sometimes, the messiest moments become the ones that shape us most.#ChaosWithKori #StorytimePodcast #MomLifeAbroad #TravelChaos #FunnyParentStories #ParentingPodcast #MomHumor #InternationalMove #DiaperDisaster #ParentingFails #LifeStories #PodcastHumor #RelatableMoments #RealTalkPodcast

After a quick burst of rain and a whole lot of “tree dandruff,” I found myself staring at the ground covered in redwood bark and needles—and realizing that maybe these messy trees have something to teach us.In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I dive into the strange, beautiful truth about why redwoods shed constantly—and how that chaos mirrors the way we grow. Like them, we drop what no longer serves us. It looks messy, sure, but it’s really just mulch for our next era.It’s one part science, one part soul talk, and all classic Chaos: a little humor, a little heart, and a gentle reminder that growth doesn’t always look pretty. Sometimes it looks like bark flakes on the sidewalk.#ChaosWithKori #TreeDandruff #RedwoodWisdom #LettingGo #NextEra #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #PodcastLife #WomenInPodcasting #ParentingWithChaos #StorytimePodcast

⚠️ Trigger Warning: Mentions of aggressive meltdowns, parental burnout, and emotional exhaustion.Three days of chaos. Three days of screaming, hitting, and headbutting.This wasn’t just a rough weekend — it was a full-blown parenting war.In this episode, I’m not sugarcoating it. I’m talking about the exhaustion that leaves you hollow, the guilt that sits heavy on your chest, and the quiet tears in the bathroom when you’ve got nothing left to give.It’s raw, it’s broken, and it’s real — because sometimes love looks like surviving the storm together, one breath at a time.#ChaosWithKori #ParentingChaos #ThreeDayWar #Tantrums #ExhaustedMom #RawParenting #ParentingStruggles #RealTalkPodcast #PodcastLife #NeurodivergentParenting #ParentingTruths #PodcastCommunity #HonestMotherhood #MomLifeUnfiltered #ChaosQueen

Ever feel like you’re one minor inconvenience away from screaming into a pillow… while wearing a tiara?In this special episode of Chaos with Kori, we’re diving into the untold story of the Chaos Queen — a woman armed with a Bluetooth-betraying phone, a Stanley cup that never leaves her hand, and a crown made of dry shampoo and pure willpower.Inspired by Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl era and every exhausted mom trying to hold it all together, Kori shares the glittery, grey-streaked reality of parenting through meltdowns, messes, and moments of unexpected magic. From 3 a.m. twinkle demands to playlist therapy sessions, this one’s for anyone who's ever fake-smiled through the chaos.If you’ve ever “faked it ‘til you made it”?You're one of us.Long live the mess.Long live the joy.Long live the queens.#ChaosWithKori#LifeOfAChaosQueen#PodcastArt#CartoonChaos#MomLifeUnfiltered#ParentingInStyle#BluetoothBetrayal#StanleyCupMom#ModernMotherhood#ExhaustedNotDefeated#WomenInPodcasting#PodcastArtwork#GlitterInTheCarpet#QueenCore#MessyBunEnergy#RedCapeAndTwinkles#PodcastPromo#VisualChaos#BoobertApproves#TheOneWithTheLifeOfAChaosQueen

When a giant rotting pumpkin and his brainworm-riddled buddy claimed that Tylenol causes autism, I knew the fallout would land on people like me. Parents. Moms. Dads. The ones already fighting guilt, doubt, and a system that doesn't support our kids — and now we’re being told we caused it?In this unapologetically fiery episode of Chaos with Kori, I torch the dangerous pseudoscience surrounding Tylenol and autism with truth, lived experience, and a whole lotta rage. I’m breaking down the difference between association and causation, defending the sacred chaos of raising a neurodivergent child, and reminding every exhausted parent out there:You didn’t do this. Your child is not broken. And you sure as hell don’t owe the internet an explanation.If you’re tired of being blamed, belittled, or gaslit by people who don’t even know your child’s name — this one’s for you.#ChaosWithKori#TheWrongBitch#AutismAwareness#TylenolTruth#NeurodivergentNotBroken#AssociationNotCausation#ParentingPodcast#MomLifeUnfiltered#PodcastRant#WomenInPodcasting#RealTalkWithKori#ThisIsNotYourFault#AutismParentSupport#UnfilteredAndUnapologetic

In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I’m taking you inside the battles no one sees — my life with PTSD and adjustment disorder. It’s a story about heart-racing panic in the middle of a quiet morning, grocery store trips that feel like survival missions, and why some alarms in your brain never seem to turn off.You’ll hear about the moments that knocked me off balance, the chaos that still manages to sneak in (including one very undignified dog), and the small victories that keep me moving forward. It’s raw, it’s honest, and maybe — just maybe — it’s a reminder that surviving your own invisible battles makes you stronger than you think.#ChaosWithKori #MentalHealthPodcast #PTSDJourney #AdjustmentDisorder #InvisibleBattles #PodcastLife #HealingJourney #StorytimePodcast #WomenInPodcasting #CopingWithPTSD #AnxietyAndTrauma #TraumaRecovery #RealTalkPodcast #PodcastCommunity #PTSDAndParenting

In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I share what it’s really like to finally find my feet — and my voice.No more chasing approval. No more blubbering through every hard conversation. Just raw truths, spoken out loud, without apology.Is it growth? Is it Prozac? The world may never know. But what I do know is that learning to communicate honestly (without melting into tears) feels like freedom.Join me for a mix of honesty, humor, and a reminder that you don’t need anyone’s applause to stand tall.#ChaosWithKori#FindingMyVoice#SpeakYourTruth#PersonalGrowth#PodcastLife#ParentingPodcast#WomenInPodcasting#RealTalkPodcast#EmotionalGrowth#ProzacAndProud

Balancing life with depression, anxiety, and neurodivergence is like stacking rings on a toy that was never designed to hold that much weight. Some days the tower holds, some days it topples—and that’s okay.In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I open up about the myth of balance, the pressure of parenting while neurodivergent, and why even when the rings fall, love is still what matters most.#ChaosWithKori #PodcastArt #MentalHealthAwareness #ParentingChaos #BalanceIsAMyth #NeurodivergentParenting #PodcastLife #MomLifeUnfiltered #StorytimePodcast #WomenInPodcasting #RealTalkPodcast #PodcastCommunity

What do you get when you mix toddlers, teenagers, and chaos? According to S, the answer is simple: “Toddlers are like velociraptors.”And honestly… he’s not wrong.In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I take S’s viral tweet and run with it—straight into my own version of Jurassic Park. From P learning how to open doors, to S raiding the pantry for Pringles and candy bars, to the dogs circling like rival predators, my household is basically a raptor park without fences.It’s a funny, chaotic survival guide to parenting… and a reminder that even when the kids are hunting me in packs, life (and love) always finds a way.#ChaosWithKori #VelociraptorKids #ParentingChaos #StorytimePodcast #JurassicParenting #MomLifeUnscripted #PodcastHumor #ParentingStories #PodcastChaos #FunnyPodcast #KidsAreRaptors #SnackRaiders

Love isn’t always soft. Sometimes it leaves bruises—on your body, on your heart, on your spirit.In this raw and unfiltered episode of Chaos with Kori, I open up about the hidden realities of raising an autistic child. The meltdowns, the self-harm, the exhaustion that no one sees. The way the system fails us. The guilt that never lets up.This isn’t the glossy version of parenting you see on social media. This is what love really looks like when it has to stand in the path of a storm, again and again.And yet, through the heartbreak, there are moments of joy so powerful they keep you going.If you’re a parent in the trenches, this one’s for you. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like behind the curtain, here’s the truth.#ChaosWithKori#AutismParenting#NeurodivergentFamilies#ParentingUnfiltered#HiddenStruggles#BehindClosedDoors#AutismAwareness#LoveLooksLikeThis#ParentingInTheTrenches#RawMotherhood#EmotionalTruth

You ever hear a word so many times it completely loses all meaning?For me, that word is “Mom.”In this raw and hilarious episode of Chaos with Kori, I dive into the mind-melting experience of being called “Mom” approximately 647 times before breakfast. From snack negotiations and toddler meltdowns to existential crises in the laundry room, this is the unfiltered truth about what happens when your identity gets swallowed by the job title.This one’s for the moms who haven’t heard their real name in years.Who love their kids deeply, but also want to scream into the void.Who are trying to remember that they’re still a person under the mountain of laundry and emotional labor.It’s chaotic, it’s funny, it’s painfully real—and yeah, I even teach you how to pronounce “semantic satiation.”Because “Mom” is the role.But Kori?That’s the whole damn story.#ChaosWithKori #MomLife #ParentingPodcast #SemanticSatiation #ExhaustedMom #FunnyMomPodcast #ExistentialCrisis #WhoEvenAmI #ToddlersBeWildin #PodcastForMoms #RealTalkParenting #MomBurnout #MotherhoodUnfiltered #MentalLoad #MomIsNotMyOnlyName #WomenInPodcasting #ChaosQueen

Some days, parenting feels like a marathon of meltdowns, TV wars, and snack negotiations — and today was definitely one of those days. But in the middle of the chaos, there were these golden moments: a calm haircut on the patio, giggles in the bath, and a tiny voice singing “school bus, school bus.”In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I take you through the rollercoaster of a day with P — the hard parts we don’t always talk about, and the joy that shines through when you least expect it. Because even when the chaos feels endless, the love always sneaks in.#ChaosWithKori #ParentingChaos #NeurodivergentParenting #RealTalkPodcast #ParentingLife #PodcastMom #ParentingJourney #MomLifeUnfiltered #ParentingStories #FindingJoy #ParentingPodcast #ChaosAndLove

Ever hid the “good snacks” from your kids? Watched Bluey long after they went to bed? Taken a suspiciously long “bathroom break” just to scroll in peace?In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I confess my most shameless parental guilty pleasures — from snack heists to strategic white lies — and remind you that a little selfishness might just be the secret to surviving parenthood.#ChaosWithKori #ParentConfessions #MomLife #DadLife #ParentingHumor #RelatableParenting #MomTruths #PodcastLife #FunnyParentStories #ParentGuiltyPleasures #ParentingPodcast #ParentingConfessions #PodcastHumor

The One with the BowlYou know that one bowl — the emergency bowl that lives under the sink? Yeah… it finally got some use.In this episode of Chaos with Kori, we dive into my least favorite kind of chaos: the vomit kind.P wasn’t feeling quite right, and when disaster struck, I was armed with a bowl, shaky hands, and a super-sensitive nose that betrayed me at every turn.From dramatic toddler puke scenes to the heartbreak of a whispered “Mommy… hep,” we cover it all — including the aftermath, the cursed laundry, and the one Taylor Swift lyric that pulled me through.If you’ve ever tried to clean up vomit while trying not to vomit, this one’s for you.(And if you haven’t… your time will come. Trust me.)#ChaosWithKori#ParentingFails#MomLifeUnfiltered#ToddlerChaos#VomitChronicles#EmergencyBowl#PodcastStorytime#RealLifeParenting#TaylorSwiftMoments#SensitiveNoseProblems#ChaosButMakeItFunny#MomPodcast#ParentingTruths#MotherhoodUnplugged

What do you do when your kid wakes up at 1 A.M. demanding trains… and then again at 4 A.M. asking for a Twinkie?In this episode of Chaos with Kori, I share the funny, exhausting, and surprisingly heartwarming reality of late-night wake-ups with P. From midnight negotiations to snack-time victories, these moments are more than just lost sleep — they’re proof that he’s finding his voice, one request at a time.Spoiler: talking about it with my husband later brought just as much joy as the chaos itself.Tags:#ChaosWithKori #LateNightParenting #SpecialNeedsParenting #SleepDeprived #ParentingPodcast #AutismJourney #SnackTimeChaos #ParentingHumor #PodcastLife #RelatableParenting #StorytimePodcast #NighttimeNegotiations

In this episode of Chaos with Kori, Kori dives nose-first into the chaos of living with an ultra-sensitive sniffer. From waking up as a child and saving a lumber mill from burning down, to sniffing out infections, trash can tragedies, and suspicious smells before anyone else even notices — her bloodhound-level nose is both a gift and a curse.Whether it’s catching BO before it enters the room or not being able to wear perfume without getting a headache, Kori walks you through the funny, frustrating, and occasionally heroic reality of being a human scent detector.If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to smell everything... this is the episode for you.#ChaosWithKori#MomLifeUnfiltered#BloodhoundNose#SensoryOverload#HyperSensitive#FunnyParenting#PodcastStorytime#SmellDetective#RealLifeChaos#WomenInPodcasting#MomSuperpowers#BOBeforeYouDo#SavedByTheSmell#LumberMillHero#MomNoseKnows

What started as a quick Starbucks run with P turned into one of the most unexpectedly heartwarming moments I’ve had in a long time.In this mini episode, I share a brief encounter with a Vietnam veteran who saw my son — really saw him — and reminded me just how powerful kindness can be. It’s a story about scooter horns, joyful dancing, and a few simple words that hit harder than any lecture ever could.Because sometimes, the people who’ve lived through the darkest parts of history are the ones who bring the most light.#ChaosWithKori#MiniEpisode#HeartfeltPodcast#UnexpectedJoy#AutismAcceptance#VietnamVeteran#KindnessMatters#ParentingMoments#StarbucksStory#PodcastLife#Neurodiversity#MomLife#ChaosAndConnection#HumanMoments#DisabilityAwareness#StrangerKindness#AutismParenting

Ever paused a movie because Ryan Hall went live?Have a weather app folder labeled “Storm Stuff”?Did you scream “rotation!” while standing on your porch in flip-flops?If you said yes to any of the above, you might be a weather nerd — and you’re in good company.In this chaotic, heartfelt episode of Chaos with Kori, we’re diving into the world of clouds, caffeine, and community. From chasing storm cells on Zoom.Earth to rallying gremlins in Discord during Hurricane Helene, Kori shares her love of all things wild weather — and the friendships built under turbulent skies.Also… someone might yell “Mother Nature needs to get some d*ck.”Because obviously.#ChaosWithKori#WeatherNerd#StormChasers#RyanHallYall#HurricaneHelene#WeatherCommunity#ParentingInChaos#StorytimePodcast#FunnyPodcast#HeartfeltPodcast#StormGremlins#DiscordFriends#PodcastLife#WomenInPodcasting#InternetWeirdosUnite#StanleyCupWeatherWatch

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode mentions miscarriage. Please listen with care.They call it the Winchester Mystery House, but I call it… the creepiest, most chaotic mansion I’ve ever stepped into.Doors that open to nowhere. Staircases that lead into ceilings. Shadows in the basement. And the number 13 everywhere you turn.What started as a cheer-up trip after heartbreak became one of the eeriest experiences of my life. 🕯️🏚️Tune in to hear the chaos, the chills, and how this bizarre house gave me unexpected perspective.🎧 Chaos with Kori — The One with the Winchester Mystery House📅 Drops this Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.#ChaosWithKori #WinchesterMysteryHouse #HauntedStories #PodcastLife #StorytimePodcast #HauntedMansion #GhostStories #PodcastDrop #WomenInPodcasting

It’s that time of year again — back to school! Which means parents fighting in Target over the last box of Crayola's, drop-off line Hunger Games, and way too many questions about how many snacks a kid actually needs.In this episode, I talk about the chaos of school supplies, the return of germ season (hello, hand-foot-and-mouth 👋), and the “freedom” that really just means more cleaning, phone calls, and chasing after dogs who redecorate with tissues.From P’s toy explosions to S’s dirty socks, from booger bullets to bittersweet milestones — back to school is messy, funny, and a reminder that time is moving way too fast.Tags:#ChaosWithKori #BackToSchoolChaos #ParentingLife #PodcastParenting #SchoolSuppliesMadness #DropOffLineDrama #MomLifePodcast #ParentingHumor #BoogerSeason #PodcastChaos #FamilyLifePodcast