Burnt Pancakes: Momversations | Conversations for Imperfect Moms, Chats About Mom Life & Interviews with Real Mamas

If you are raising boys, you already know life is never boring. It is loud, messy, chaotic, and somehow always sticky. In today’s episode, Katie shares the hilarious story of the mystery smell that took over her house and how it all led back to one very suspicious backpack.
From fermented milk cartons to random pocket treasures, we are talking about the everyday chaos that comes with raising boys. This episode is full of funny boy mom moments, relatable parenting struggles, and the sweet reminders that even in the madness, these boys are pure joy.
Katie also shares a Listener Mail segment featuring real boy mom stories submitted by listeners, proving once again that we are all living the same life.
In This Episode, We Talk About:
The mystery smell in the house and the backpack discovery
Why boy backpacks should come with warning labels
The strange things boys collect and carry around
The nonstop noise and why silence is terrifying
Boy humor and why they think everything is hilarious
How boys can be both indestructible and dramatic
Listener Mail boy mom stories that will make you laugh out loud
The sweet side of raising boys and why it is worth every messy moment

📺 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOpw5ui4uxJHx0tLFVtpnfSkpObfc4d-K

You can find Katie at:
website: burntpancakes.com
YouTube: @burnt.pancakes
Instagram: @burntpancakeswithkatie
Email: [email protected]

🚽 Did you know Katie is also a Certified Potty Trainer? 🚽

☎️ Schedule a 1:1 chat today: Schedule Here
💻 Digital Potty Training Course HERE
📖 Potty Training E-Book HERE
🆓 FREE potty training resources HERE
Instagram: @itspottytime
Tiktok: @itspottytime_

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Postpartum is one of the most life-altering seasons of motherhood, and yet it is often one of the most overlooked.
In today’s episode I’m joined by Courtney Boylan, mom of three and founder of Le Lolo, a brand created from her own postpartum experience and the deep realization that so many moms are left feeling unseen, unsupported, and treated more like a checklist than a human being.
Courtney and I talk about the emotional reality of postpartum, the identity shift that happens after birth, and why moms need more than clinical advice. They need reassurance, community, and reminders that they still matter.
This conversation is honest, validating, and full of the kind of support every mom deserves in the early days.
In this episode, we talk about:
What postpartum really feels like and why it can be so isolating
The identity shift that happens after becoming a mom
Why postpartum support often feels too clinical and not personal enough
The emotional and mental load moms carry in the early days
How we can better support moms beyond asking “How’s the baby?”
Encouragement for the mom who feels lost, invisible, or overwhelmed
What Courtney wishes someone had told her during postpartum
How Courtney’s experience led her to create Le Lolo
If you’re in postpartum right now
This episode is your reminder that you are not alone, you are not failing, and you still matter.
Connect with Courtney
website: Click HERE - Use Code "BurntPancakes" for 20% off
Instagram: Click HERE

📺 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOpw5ui4uxJHx0tLFVtpnfSkpObfc4d-K

You can find Katie at:
website: burntpancakes.com
YouTube: @burnt.pancakes
Instagram: @burntpancakeswithkatie
Email: [email protected]

🚽 Did you know Katie is also a Certified Potty Trainer? 🚽

☎️ Schedule a 1:1 chat today: Schedule Here
💻 Digital Potty Training Course HERE
📖 Potty Training E-Book HERE
🆓 FREE potty training resources HERE
Instagram: @itspottytime
Tiktok: @itspottytime_

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Have you ever had a random, scary thought pop into your head and immediately wondered, What is wrong with me?
You’re not alone — and you’re not a bad mom.
In this episode I break down intrusive thoughts in motherhood: why they happen, what they actually mean (and don’t mean), and how they show up in different stages — from brand-new moms to moms of teens.
We’re talking about the thoughts no one wants to admit out loud, why our brains create them, and what to do when one sneaks in and sends your anxiety spiraling. This is a reassuring, judgment-free conversation meant to help you breathe a little easier and feel less alone.
In This Episode, We Cover:
What intrusive thoughts are — and why they feel so alarming
Why motherhood puts our brains into overprotective mode
Intrusive thought examples from different stages of motherhood:New moms & babies
Toddlers and little kids
School-age kids
Teens

The biggest mistakes moms make when intrusive thoughts show up
What actually helps when a scary thought pops into your head
When intrusive thoughts are a sign to seek extra support
Key Takeaway
Intrusive thoughts are not intuition, desires, or predictions. They’re a misfiring protection system — and the fact that they bother you is actually a sign of how much you care.

📺 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOpw5ui4uxJHx0tLFVtpnfSkpObfc4d-K

You can find Katie at:
website: burntpancakes.com
YouTube: @burnt.pancakes
Instagram: @burntpancakeswithkatie
Email: [email protected]

🚽 Did you know Katie is also a Certified Potty Trainer? 🚽

☎️ Schedule a 1:1 chat today: Schedule Here
💻 Digital Potty Training Course HERE
📖 Potty Training E-Book HERE
🆓 FREE potty training resources HERE
Instagram: @itspottytime
Tiktok: @itspottytime_

Some episodes include affiliate links at no cost to you.

What if the phone could wait—but childhood couldn’t?
In this episode of Burnt Pancakes: Momversations, I’m joined by Adam Ferguson, author of The Things You Have to Do Before I Buy You a Phone, a playful and practical guide for raising capable kids in a screen-saturated world. Adam shares why technology has quietly replaced so many coming-of-age experiences and how parents can bring them back without guilt, pressure, or perfection.
This conversation isn’t about banning screens. It’s about giving kids the chance to build independence, curiosity, confidence, and grit before a phone enters the picture. From letting kids wrestle with boredom to teaching real-life skills, Adam walks us through what “core childhood” looks like today and how families can make it work in real life.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why kids are getting phones earlier than ever and what they’re missing because of it
The surprising benefits of boredom and unstructured time
What “core childhood” really means
How the book’s 50 challenges help kids build confidence and independence
An open conversation about the realities of parenting in a smart phone world
The long-term impact these experiences have on kids
Why the phone can wait, but memories can’t
Whether your child is years away from a phone or already asking daily, this episode will leave you feeling encouraged, empowered, and excited to slow things down and savor childhood.
Connect with Adam Ferguson:
Get his book: https://amzn.to/49ZDRLg

📺 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOpw5ui4uxJHx0tLFVtpnfSkpObfc4d-K

You can find Katie at:
website: burntpancakes.com
YouTube: @burnt.pancakes
Instagram: @burntpancakeswithkatie
Email: [email protected]

🚽 Did you know Katie is also a Certified Potty Trainer? 🚽

☎️ Schedule a 1:1 chat today: Schedule Here
💻 Digital Potty Training Course HERE
📖 Potty Training E-Book HERE
🆓 FREE potty training resources HERE
Instagram: @itspottytime
Tiktok: @itspottytime_

Some episodes include affiliate links at no cost to you.

In this episode of Burnt Pancakes: Momversations, I sit down with bestselling children’s book author and mom of three, Aisha Saeed, to talk about her beautiful new picture book You and Me, Baby. This heartfelt story is a love letter to the bond between a parent and their baby and a reminder that we’re all learning how to parent as we go.
We talk about the vulnerable Instagram post that sparked the idea for the book, how motherhood has shaped Aisha’s writing, and why it matters to tell stories that reflect real families and real emotions. 
This episode is for new moms, seasoned moms, and anyone who needs the reminder that there’s no “perfect” way to parent—just love, growth, and learning together.
In this episode, we cover:
What inspired You and Me, Baby
How a social media moment turned into a bestselling book
The emotional side of learning how to parent
What motherhood has taught Aisha
Why representation in children’s books matters
How our kids teach us just as much as we teach them
You and Me, Baby is out now and makes a perfect baby shower gift, bedtime read, and keepsake for new families.
Connect with Aisha Saeed:
Book: You And Me, Baby  - get it HERE
Website: www.aishasaeed.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aishacs/

📺 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOpw5ui4uxJHx0tLFVtpnfSkpObfc4d-K

You can find Katie at:
website: burntpancakes.com
YouTube: @burnt.pancakes
Instagram: @burntpancakeswithkatie
Email: [email protected]

🚽 Did you know Katie is also a Certified Potty Trainer? 🚽

☎️ Schedule a 1:1 chat today: Schedule Here
💻 Digital Potty Training Course HERE
📖 Potty Training E-Book HERE
🆓 FREE potty training resources HERE
Instagram: @itspottytime
Tiktok: @itspottytime_

Some episodes include affiliate links at no cost to you.