How to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GK
Hey there! We’re Caitlin and Jenny (she/her). We host How to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GK, AKA the CK & GK Podcast. Our show is dedicated to any mom who's ever looked around and thought, "I need an adultier-adult than me to handle this."
We're moms just like you, navigating the everyday chaos and unexpected surprises. We bring a relatable and humorous perspective to parenting, drawing on our own experiences and sharing honest, practical advice you can actually use in your own life.
We aim to create a supportive and entertaining space where listeners can learn, laugh, and connect with other adults who are just trying to figure it all out. By offering relatable stories, expert advice, and a healthy dose of humor, we hope to empower listeners to embrace the ups and downs of adulthood with confidence and a positive attitude.
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Caitlin and Jenny are based in Austin, Texas. They're both married to cool people and parents to cool kids. Caitlin is a former middle school teacher and Jenny is a middle school assistant principal. They're besties who love to laugh.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 171
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Why ADHD Brains Struggle with Money (+12 Game-Changing Strategies)
That sinking feeling when you realize you've been paying for three different—and overlapping—streaming services you don’t use? Or when you're staring at a pile of unopened bills wonder…
ADHD Self-Care: Why Popular Tips Fail and 11 Simple Tricks That Actually Help
Ever notice how traditional self-care advice makes you want to scream? Those peaceful meditation sessions and serene bubble baths that work for everyone else feel like torture for your…
8 Little Tips to Help You Break Free from ADHD Shame & Stigma
You know that voice in your head that whispers "everyone else has it figured out" while you're standing in some big box store with your keys in one hand, searching for a shopping list …
Parenting with ADHD: 5 Ways ADHD Makes Good Parents Feel Like Bad Ones
Ever found yourself holding a peanut butter spoon in your bathroom with absolutely no memory of why you’re there or what you’re doing? Welcome to parenting with ADHD, where working mem…
Help for ADHD Parents: 7 Challenges & Smarter Ways to Cope
Parenting a neurospicy kid is a special type of challenge. Former teacher Caitlin and ADHD mom Ariella share real strategies for the trenches (because ‘just listen OMG’ isn’t working).
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ADHD & Food, Part 2: Quick & Easy Ways for Moms to Eat Better
Ever stand in front of an open fridge for 3 minutes, then eat a fistful of shredded cheese like a goblin? Asking for a friend. This week, we’re serving up real ADHD nutrition hacks (no…
ADHD Food Struggles: 4 Reasons We Eat Like Chaos Gremlins
Ever hyperfocus through breakfast and lunch, then inhale an entire bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos at 3 PM? Same. ADHDers Caitlin and Ariella Monti break down why ADHD brains treat food lik…
Want Your Kid's New Teacher to Like You? Don't Do These 10 Things
Back-to-school season is nearly here, and former teachers Caitlin & Jenny are begging you: Don’t be the parent who shows up hoping for a conference at dismissal or CCs the principal ‘j…
ADHD & Creativity Block? 5 Proven Ways to Unstick Your Brain
Ever stare at a blank page, willing your ADHD brain to just create already, only to end up deep-diving into crow memes instead? This episode’s for you.
Caitlin and guest co-host Ariell…
How ADHD Brains Reach Next-Level Creativity (And How to Harness It)
Why do ADHD moms go from talking about birds to debating Chris Evans’ best role in 2.5 seconds? Surprise—it’s not distraction (okay, not just distraction)—it’s your creative superpower…
ADHD & Emotional Regulation: 10 Easy Ways to Tame the Tornado
When ADHD emotions hit, ‘just breathe’ doesn’t cut it. Here’s neurologically-backed first aid for meltdowns—no toxic positivity, just tools that actually work when you’re spiraling.
ADHD & Emotional Regulation: 7 Surprising Triggers for Moms That Spark Mega-Meltdowns
Your ADHD brain isn’t ‘too sensitive’—it’s wired for emotional whiplash. Here’s why (and how to survive it)!
Pack Like Caitlin: 7 Affordable Essentials That Gave Jenny Travel Envy
Jenny spent our entire girls’ trip stealing my travel hacks—from a $11 life-changing wrap to the ADHD-friendly ‘Caboodle’ that organizes my chaos. Here’s the full list of affordable, m…
ADHD Masking in Women: Why It Breaks You & 6 Ways to Embrace Your Authentic Self
Ever feel like you’re faking it just to survive motherhood/adulthood? Spoiler: It’s not impostor syndrome—it’s ADHD masking. Learn how to ditch the exhausting act without setting your …
4 Challenges for ADHD Entrepreneurs—and Tips to Set You Up for Success
Hey ADHDers: Your brain didn’t come with an ‘off’ switch for distractions (duh). But it DID come with a unique ability to create workarounds. From body doubling t…
Why Your ADHD Brain Might Be Your Greatest Business Advantage
Turns out, your ADHD brain is BUILT for entrepreneurship. From hyperfocus-fueled hustle to crisis-mode brilliance, we’re breaking down why your ‘flaws’ might actually be your unfair ad…
ADHD in Women: The Late Diagnosis Epidemic (And the 10 Signs You Ignored)
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Ever lose your phone while holding it? Start 10 projects and finish zero? Or hyper-fixate on Pope Leo’s baseball fandom at 2 AM? 👀 Welc…
Your Mother Knows Best: 20 Important Life Lessons We Finally Learned
Vote for Caitlin: Women Podcasters Awards, Education Podcasts
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there—we see you!
Turns out, mom wasn’t blowing off your teenage BS when she said ‘be…
Thoughts on Teaching, School Safety, & Why Moms Need Joy & Laughter (with Valerie Probstfeld)
You heard it here first: Laughter counts as a love language (and yes, meme exchanges totally qualify). In this episode, we’re getting real with Valerie Probstfeld—host of To Mom Is To …
Self-Care Doesn’t Have to Be Fancy—Here Are 30 Little Acts to Prove It
Newsflash: Brushing your teeth is self-care. So is sitting in your car for a few moments of quiet away from your family. This episode is for every mom who thinks she ‘isn’t doing enoug…