Mommy Cigarette Break

This week on Mommy Cigarette Break, I’m in a good season… but I’m also being honest about what it looks like to carry grief even when life feels full. In Sanity Check, I talk about how grief doesn’t necessarily get smaller — you just learn how to live around it. Even in the best moments, there’s still that quiet “what if.” Like something is missing… and always will be.In In the Air, we get into the new Supreme Court ruling everyone’s talking about — Louisiana v. Callais — and why it matters right now.In On the Air, we’re talking about the Michael Jackson biopic — and I’ll be honest, I went in not really being a fan… and came out completely changed. Now I can’t stop listening to his music, and we get into why the film is sparking so much conversation.And for Before I Go Back In, Tim joins me for Driven by Purpose, Not a Paycheck. He’s one of the biggest dreamers I know, and we’re talking about how he built a life around bold, audacious goals — not money — and what that’s actually looked like in real life.We close things out with Break’s Over.Find me on Instagram @chelsearagland, on Youtube @mommycigarettebreak, and on Tiktok @chelsearagland_Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this podcast with anyone you think it would be a blessing to. Love you, Porch Girls! CHAPTERS00:57 – Sanity Check: Living Fully While Carrying Grief05:36 – In the Air: The New Supreme Court Ruling Everyone’s Talking About — Louisiana v. Callais14:52 – On the Air: The Michael Jackson Biopic That Made Me a Fan18:53 – Before I Go Back In: Driven by Purpose, Not a Paycheck37:29 – Break’s Over

Welcome to Mommy Cigarette Break—a space for real, unfiltered conversations about motherhood, pop culture, and everything in between. If you’ve ever needed a moment to yourself to laugh, think, or just feel a little lighter… you’re in the right place.In this episode, we’re in full “SOS—we’re ready for summer” mode. I’m talking about that end-of-school-year energy, the shift in routines, and the pressure that comes with planning for summer as a mom.We move into In the Air, where I’m previewing Wendy Osefo’s upcoming trial and getting into whether Hulu’s newest shows are actually worth your time.Then in On the Air, I’m breaking down why The Real Housewives of Atlanta feels like a mixed bag this season—and why The Real Housewives of Rhode Island might’ve just made Housewives great again.And in Before I Go Back In, what started as me venting in therapy turned into a real shift—realizing I was jealous, unpacking why, and recognizing that somewhere along the way, I had stopped dreaming. That moment leads into the introduction of the Dare to Dream Series: Changing Our Lives in This New Season, where we’re not just talking about what we want—we’re actually taking steps to go after it.Timestamps:00:00 — Sanity Check: Summer Break Is Coming… and Moms Are Already Tired02:44 — In the Air: Wendy Osefo’s Upcoming Trial — A Quick Preview05:34 — In the Air: Hulu’s New Shows — What’s Actually Worth Watching?11:06 — On the Air: The Real Housewives of Atlanta — Why This Season Feels Like a Mixed Bag17:11 — On the Air: The Real Housewives of Rhode Island — Did This Just Make Housewives Great Again?19:08 — On the Air: New Reality Shows You Should Actually Be Watching Right Now21:27 — Before I Go Back In: My Therapist Told Me I Was Jealous… and She Was Right29:27 — Before I Go Back In: Dare to Dream — Changing Our Lives in This New SeasonAs part of the Dare to Dream Series, we’re doing Dream Check-Ins. What is your dream—and what did you do this week to move closer to it? This is a space for dreamers, not just to say it out loud, but to actually take steps forward—whatever that looks like for you. Send yours in—I want to hear it.📲 Instagram: @chelsearagland📧 Email: [email protected]🎥 YouTube: Mommy Cigarette BreakDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend who needs it.

Welcome to Mommy Cigarette Break — the podcast for moms who need a moment. I’m Chelsea Ragland, and this is our very first episode. Pull up a chair.This week, we’re discussing my journey with Ozempic, Emma Grede’s controversial stance on the three-hour mom, and the debate that has the internet in a chokehold. We’re also getting into the status of Beverly Hills, the poor concept of Beyond the Villa, and before I go back in, we’re talking about the balancing act of motherhood and the importance of filling our own cup before we can pour into others.Unfiltered, unapologetic, and always laughingChapters:00:00 - Intro07:20 - Reality TV: A Healthy Obsession10:06 - In The Air: The Three Hour Mom14:49 - Reflections on Motherhood and Career15:08 - The Fulfillment of Motherhood15:39 - On The Air: Beyond the Villa20:54 -On The Air: Save RHOBH28:32 - Before I Go Back In: Fill Your CupIf this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment — it means the world and helps more moms find their way to the porch. Share this episode with a mom who needs a moment.📱 Follow me on Instagram: @chelsearagland🎙️ Find us on YouTube: @mommycigarettebreak🎧 Available everywhere you listen to podcasts — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.