Ever wonder what it's really like becoming a mom as a teenager? In this raw, heartfelt episode, host Kayla welcomes her sister-in-law (and hopefully permanent cohost!) Crystal for an unfiltered chat about young motherhood, the chaos of raising teenage boys, patience, unconditional love, and looking back without regrets.

From crying on porches and hyper-sensitive teen emotions to "bruh" cringes and learning to live in the moment—these two spill it all. Crystal shares how her boys taught her true patience and love, while Kayla reflects on the journey that shaped them both. Plus, real talk on self-care: take that breath, prioritize your mental health, and remember—it's going to be okay.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. Reach out:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call/text/chat 988 anytime for free, confidential support (988lifeline.org).
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New episodes every Tuesday—grab your coffee and join the chaos! ☕✨

If your kid just got out for Thanksgiving, you finally sat down — then remembered the laundry has been marinating since Tuesday… or you Googled “what is 6,7” and immediately needed a priest and a drink — this episode is for you. Grab the biggest mug, lock the bathroom door, and let’s go.

Today we’re going deep on social media, teen privacy, grooming, cyberbullying, sextortion, and why I will yeet myself into a Discord voice channel faster than you can say “mom, you’re embarrassing me.” Protective mama-bear energy incoming (with unhinged humor and zero shame).

Expect:

• Real horror stories about grooming, sextortion, and predatory tactics against kids online 😡

• A no-BS breakdown of how to spot red flags — from “you’re mature for your age” to “just send one pic”

• Hard-won mom hacks: screenshot ➜ block ➜ report ➜ tell, plus parental-control tools, “no secrets” rules, digital safety, and more

• Practical advice for handling cyberbullying — screenshot evidence, wait 24 hours before reacting, group-chat audits, and empowering your kids to stand up for themselves

• Cringe-mom confessions, laughter, and caffeine-fueled clarity — because protecting your kids doesn’t have to feel like doom scroll energy 24/7

If you or someone you know has experienced suicidal thoughts, you are not alone. Call or text 988 (if in the U.S.) or visit https://988lifeline.org for free, confidential support 24/7.

If you suspect sextortion, exploitation or grooming — don’t wait. Visit https://www.justice.gov/criminal-ceos/reporting-sex-trafficking for tips on how to report online sex exploitation, or contact law enforcement.

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“Hey you amazing humans — yes, YOU, still listening right now — thank you. Seriously. Every download, every time you text an episode to a friend who needs it, every review you’ve left… it all means the world and keeps this little coffee-stained show alive.

If you loved this conversation (or any episode) and you’re in a spot where you can help us keep going, here are two super-easy ways:

1. Share it. Screenshot this episode, tag me, text it to the mom in your DMs who’s having a rough week — sharing is literally the oxygen that lets a small show like mine grow.
2. If you feel like going the extra mile and you’re able, you can toss a couple bucks toward production costs (mics, editing software, coffee for my permanent mom-brain fog ☕). There’s a “Support the Show” link in the show notes — anything from $3 to $10 makes a huge difference, and every single donor gets a personal thank-you voice note from me because I’m that grateful.

No pressure at all — just showing up and listening is already huge. But if you do share or support, know that you’re directly helping another tired mom feel less alone this week.

Thank you for being part of this community. I love you guys.

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You’ve got this. I’ve got you. Lock the Wi-Fi door and pour the coffee. ☕🔒😂

The Amazon Holiday Catalog has entered the chat… and suddenly my kid “literally cannot survive” without a $79 Beyblade arena that lights up, talks, and probably pays taxes.

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the annual chaos that is the Kids’ Wish Book, the battle between eco-conscious parenting and impulse buys, and why our children think budgets are optional. From $40 metal Beyblades that never see daylight to the glory days of thrifting with a toothbrush in hand, we’re talking waste, wants, wallets, and why Starbucks receipts should count as emotional distress.

Plus: my best hacks for stopping the clutter avalanche, teaching kids money skills without becoming the Fun Police, and stretching your sanity (and budget) through the holidays.

Grab your cold coffee, hug your Target list tight, and let’s do this.

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“Hey you amazing humans — yes, YOU, still listening right now — thank you. Seriously. Every download, every time you text an episode to a friend who needs it, every review you’ve left… it all means the world and keeps this little coffee-stained show alive.

If you loved this conversation (or any episode) and you’re in a spot where you can help us keep going, here are two super-easy ways:

1. Share it. Screenshot this episode, tag me, text it to the mom in your DMs who’s having a rough week — sharing is literally the oxygen that lets a small show like mine grow.
2. If you feel like going the extra mile and you’re able, you can toss a couple bucks toward production costs (mics, editing software, coffee for my permanent mom-brain fog ☕). There’s a “Support the Show” link in the show notes — anything from $3 to $10 makes a huge difference, and every single donor gets a personal thank-you voice note from me because I’m that grateful.

No pressure at all — just showing up and listening is already huge. But if you do share or support, know that you’re directly helping another tired mom feel less alone this week.

Thank you for being part of this community. I love you guys.

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☕🎄 The one where Kayla almost files a police report against the cold, her Keurig and microwave both die, and she solves the mystery with a tripped breaker… then drinks a caramel macchiato AND hot apple cider because waste not, want not.

Then we get to the real chaos:

• The annual November 1st Christmas tree uprising
• Forcing her husband onto the roof with a coffee in one hand and a water bottle projectile in the other
• The 15-year-old who thought “if I don’t help, the tree can’t go up” (spoiler: it went up)
• And the onion-chopping heart-to-heart that ended the boycott and had both of them ugly-crying into the pasta water

From “I used to hate holidays” to “I’ll put Halloween up in July if you let me,” Kayla spills the real reason she goes full Clark Griswold every year… and why even the eye-rolls are worth it.

Funny, cozy, zero judgment, and a reminder that traditions aren’t about perfection—they’re about showing up, making memories, and maybe traumatizing your teenager with early Christmas music (in the best way).

Grab your mug (or two beverages at once—no rules here) and settle in for the official kickoff to the 2025 holiday season.

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Grab your cold coffee and hide in the pantry—A new episode of Moms Brain Is a Coffee Stain is here to scream what every parent’s thinking during senior year!

Join millennial mom Kayla (former teen mom, current chaos coordinator) as she rants about the 47-page college applications that turned her stepdaughter “O” into a senior-year ghost, the spam email apocalypse from one innocent “request info” click, and why trade school might just save your sanity (and your kid’s bank account).

From Ethan’s door-less rebellion to O dubbing Kayla “The Interrogator” for daring to ask “Any thoughts on majors?”—this episode is equal parts laugh-out-loud and ugly-cry-in-Target-parking-lot real.

We’re talking:

• Why 18-year-olds are expected to predict their 401(k) but can’t fold laundry
• Trade school hot takes (underwater pipeline TIG welding, anyone?)
• Listener DMs that’ll make you snort coffee
• Mom-hacks for surviving FAFSA at 2 a.m. in pajamas

No gatekeeping, no judgment—just options, oversized hoodies, and the reminder that they’re still kids figuring out their first adult step.

If you’re batching transcripts, touring tech schools, or secretly Googling “dorm drop-off survival kit”… hit play. ☕

DM your application horror stories @momsbraincoffee—best ones get read next week!

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☕ *Grab the biggest mug you own

If today felt endless…

If you forgot dinner, cried in the car, or just needed to hear you’re not alone…

This one’s for you.

Raw, warm, no-filter talk about mom mental health, kid mental health, anxiety, depression, burnout, and the kind of hope that shows up after the longest nights.

Kayla (former teen mom, current chaos coordinator) lays it all bare:

- The elephant ride panic attack that changed everything

- Why the youngest recorded suicide in America was only 6

- Therapy, meds, 988, apologizing to your kids, and why none of it makes you weak

- Practical tools we actually use in our house

- A hope segment because some days we need it on repeat

TW: honest discussions of mental health struggles and suicide.

You are not failing.

You are not too much.

You are exactly the mom they need.

Come sit with me. Cold brew counts. Blankets encouraged.

You’re safe here.

If you’re in crisis right now → call or text 988

(Zero shame. I’ve used it. It saves lives.)

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Buckle up for unhinged chaos! Kayla (on her 5th cold brew) rants:

- Teens yelling “TOWEL!” from Narnia

- ROTC uniform panic at 9:20 p.m. *every Tuesday*

- A pantry that devours $300 groceries in 2 hours

Airhorn therapy, laundry ransom swimsuits, Hangry Tax chores, and the sock dimension that only eats lefts.

Zero chill, max snort-laughs—your therapy (and nasal coffee warning).

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Kayla grills her husband Andrew in this laugh-out-loud chaos fest! From Ethan’s V-Bucks “hostage negotiations” to O’s 47-slide MacBook pitch—plus lightning-round roasts on lights left on, doorless bedrooms, and why kids think money grows on Wi-Fi.

Zero judgment, all the dad sighs, and the “Want vs. Need” jar hack that *actually* works.

Grab your mug—perfect for laundry-folding therapy!

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