Mama Bear Chronicles: Real Moms. Real Stories. Life Beyond the Highlight Reel
Welcome to the Mama Bear Chronicles—where the highlight reel ends and real mom life begins. I’m Katie: a Minnesota wife, nurse and mama of three wild and wonderful boys. Here, I share the parts of motherhood no one warns you about—the good, the bad, and the very real. Each week, I sit down with fellow moms to share honest conversations about real-life motherhood. So grab a seat (and maybe that cup of coffee you forgot in the microwave…again) and let’s navigate this mom life together.
Episodes
In this heartfelt solo episode of Mama Bear Chronicles, Katie shares her raw and honest journey of facing an unexpected layoff after 13 years as a nurse while still showing up as a mom to three young kids. She opens up about the weight of grief, the guilt of not always being her best self, and the lessons her children are learning as they witness resilience, faith, and healing in real time. If you’re walking through loss or uncerta...
In this bonus episode, host Katie shares a real life moment highlighting why slow to warm up kids need patience, not pressure and how parents can protect their safe space.
This episode is a personal conversation about what it means to be labeled "shy.” Join host, Katie, as she shares her own experiences, as well as how she's raising a cautious, highly sensitive son—emphasizing that these traits are strengths, not flaws.
Practical tips include celebrating small wins, arriving early, practicing in safe spaces, previewing routines, and advocating for kind, patient caregivers so children can grow at thei...
Join host Katie and her sister-in-law Jolene as they dive deep into the realities of parenting children with significant age gaps. From managing a 7-year-old alongside teenagers to navigating judgment from others, this episode covers everything moms with age gap kids need to hear.
**What You'll Learn:**
• How to handle different developmental stages simultaneously
Join host Katie, and her sister-in-law Jolene, as they dive deep into the realities of parenting children with significant age gaps. From managing a 7-year-old alongside teenagers to navigating judgment from others, this episode covers everything moms with age gap kids need to hear.
**What You'll Learn:**
• How to handle different developmental stages simultaneously
Each week, I sit down with fellow moms to share honest conversations about real-life motherhood. From the little wins that make us smile to the tough days that stretch us, and the grace that carries us through it all, these episodes are a space for encouragement, laughter, and connection. Whether you’re in the newborn trenches, chasing toddlers, or navigating the teen years, you’ll find a reminder that you’re never al...
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