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
Anything Above Zero | Where To Start w/a Loved One's Final Arrangements
TW: This episode discusses personal experiences with COVID-19 and with losing a loved one.
In this episode, Caitlin and Jenny bring in their mortician-friend Jennifer to talk about the…
Price Is Right? No, Price Is WRONG | How To Buy a Major Appliance
Buying major appliances is overwhelming -- let us help. Jenny is obsessed with her new dishwasher and washing machine and is ready to help you plan for your next big purchase. You lear…
"Colloquially." That's A Hard Word. | PRIDE Explainer, Part 2
YOU NEED AN ORANGE TRACKSUIT WITH POLKA DOTS.
Okay, maybe you don't. But you DO need to hear our "PRIDE, part 2" discussion between Caitlin and Ariella. This one focused on sexual orie…
She's Good At Being Peppy | PRIDE Explainer, Part 1
Wrestling is a form of sports (and medical?) entertainment. Phil Rosenthal is a fantastic human. And, our dear friend Ariella stops by to clarify some gender-affirming vocabulary words…
Did You Hear About The Slap? | Writing a Great Resume
Happy PRIDE! Extending our love and support to the LGBTQIA+ this month and every month before and after. We appreciate that it's important to be an ally all year!
We FINALLY get back t…
Finding the Humor | Our Tribute to Uvalde, TX
While there is no making sense of the tragic events in Uvalde, Texas, there are ways to manage and cope with the information. In this episode, Caitlin and Jenny provide a few resources…
Brand New Information | Writing Amazing Cover Letters
What's the key to telling any good story? A hook (and not the pirate kind). Caitlin and Jenny are here with the info that you need to write a killer cover letter, complete with extensi…
I'm Supersized, And You've Got Two Fries | Funny Teacher Stories
As you well know by now, Caitlin and Jenny are teachers. They love to laugh, they love to learn, and they love to help their students get to those "Aha!" moments. And y'all... teaching…
A Talented Uvula | Beer Types & Our Collab with Beers With Dad
CK: I don't know how to beer. Do YOU know how to beer?
GK: Um, I kind of know how to beer...?
Thankfully, the boys from the Beers With Dad know how to beer. We get them to talk us throu…
How Are We Talking About Magic Again? | Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Did you know that CK stans Mariah Carey? And GK sometimes sings along (loudly) to the music of The Carpenters? (She doesn't do it for this episode -- you're welcome.) We also talk abou…
Wyld Stallyns, Blurnur! | Skin Care Done Right
Okay, so you've got 20 minutes to get all of your skincare for the night done. We've gotchu, Boo-boo. In our first ever cram-sesh, Caitlin gives the run-down on how to apply your night…
Are We Trying To Win The Damn Game Or What!? | Explaining Baseball With Mike Capps
Baseball starts in TWO DAYS, y'all. CK brought her father-in-law, Mike Capps, to talk baseball. Mr. Capps, a.k.a. "Cappy," is the voice of the Round Rock Express, the Triple A affiliat…
Did That Come With A Pay Raise? | Defining Baseball Vocabulary
Baseball is coming (yay!) and Caitlin and Jenny have all the vocab that you need to know to understand the basics of a baseball game. We'll make you sound like you know a thing or two …
This Is Supposed To Be A Safe Place | Our Favorite Phone Apps
Caitlin and Jenny talk about the apps they love -- yes, food and tech. You get to hear about Jenny's (straight up gross) pregnancy cravings in addition to our favorite apps to use for …
A Patrick Swayze Person | Finding & Talking to Your Doctor
Did you know that it's been literal YEARS since GK had her annual physical? She decided to be 2022 be the year to get in control of her health by getting back to those regular appointm…
Llama Links | How to Get Started With Yoga
In this episode, we bring back our girl Ariella (professional yoga teacher and die-hard Marvel fan) to school us on how to "get into" yoga: what to look for in a practice, important eq…
More Like Moms' Night Out | Enjoying Concerts As A Grown Up
We're old-ish. Okay, so like, late-30s-old. CK's forehead is still youthful (see our Botox episode), but our energy reserves are depleted (because #teacherlife #momlife). And yet, we w…
Roach Roots | Decluttering Your Space
Okay, so Caitlin LIVES to declutter and organize. Remember how she's a "get up and go" self-care person? Her self-care is a project, and a project that involves decluttering and organi…
Get The Ball To The Thing | Explaining Football
In part 2 of the ladies' preparation for the Big Game (and the halftime show, because, let's be honest, CK's geriatric-millennial heart is SO STINKING EXCITED), Jenny gives you footbal…
It's Like One Mind | Defining Football Vocabulary
In part 1 of the ladies' preparation for the Big Game, Caitlin goes full "middle school teacher" on y'all and gives you football vocab for beginners. You know, so that you can understa…