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Two Moms. (Not married.) (Actually, married. Just not to each other.) Four kids. Two husbands. 6 dogs. Minimally, 2 glasses of wine. Lots of laughs. 

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  • Tuesday · 46 min

    I SUMMER VACATIONED SO HARD PART 1

    Jen is fresh off a European adventure through London, Amsterdam, and Paris, while Kristin is barely holding it together knowing her own vacation disaster is still to come. Join us as we talk West End surprises, World Cup pubs, Anne Frank's House, the Louvre jewel heist, and the hotel room with the see-through bathroom that almost ended one marriage. Next week: Kristin's Cyclospora-fueled Texas vacation from hell. Thanks to our sponsor, Famous Footwear! Right now, it’s BOGO. Buy one pair, get one half off at Famous Footwear. Shop in store to get $10 to spend this fall. Some exclusions apply. Thank you to our sponsor, Hulala Home! Use code iMOM12 for 12% off. Visit http://www.HulalaHome.com to learn more. Thank you to our sponsor, Wayfair! Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase and start saving on your next home upgrade. Head to http://www.wayfair.com to shop all things home. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com CHAPTERS: 01:52 ✈️ Jen’s European vacation begins 03:40 🎂 Delilah’s surprise birthday in London 05:20 🎭 Beetlejuice on the West End 07:16 🚌 Double-decker buses & surviving jet lag 08:02 🍺 London nightlife & the World Cup 13:27 🚆 London → Amsterdam 14:47 🏨 The Amsterdam hotel nightmare 21:59 🚲 Amsterdam’s terrifying bike culture 25:00 🍜 “Do we just go home?” 29:10 🕯️ The Anne Frank House 32:05 ❤️ Why travel makes us more human 33:53 🚲 Amsterdam bikes, rain & European “fragrance” 36:46 🚆 Amsterdam → Paris 37:49 🖼️ Jen gets the inside scoop on the Louvre heist 42:18 🥐 Paris, touristy stuff & the key to family travel 44:26 ✨ The magical ending to Jen’s London trip 46:29 👀 Wait… there’s a Part 2?! To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DT

  • August 18 · 53 min

    I LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM MOMS SO HARD

    This week, podcasting moms collide as Kristin and Jen are joined by very special friends of the podcast: Nicci Smith and Lise Smith, moms of fan favorites, Connor and Tanner from Love on the Spectrum! We get the real spiel on how it is to have your parenting be spotlighted on the biggest streaming platform out there, the BTS realness of recording Love on the Spectrum and how all moms, both mom of neurodivergent kids and neurotypical kids, can better support each other. Thank you to our sponsors! Thanks to our sponsor, Square! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at http://www.square.com/go/momsohard! #squarepod Thanks to our sponsor, Famous Footwear! Right now, it’s BOGO. Buy one pair, get one half off at Famous Footwear. Shop in store to get $10 to spend this fall. Some exclusions apply. Thanks to our sponsor, Skims! Shop SKIMS Cotton, and all of our favorite pieces, at http://www.skims.com If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 Meet Lise & Nicci from Love on the Spectrum 04:29 Why We LOVE Love on the Spectrum 07:25 Parenting With Love, Honesty & Humor 13:05 Helping Your Kids Through Anxiety 18:28 Raising Kids as a Family 24:27 How Lise & Nicci Became Friends 33:40 Putting Your Family Out There Online 37:01 What Love on the Spectrum Is Really Like Behind the Scenes 43:03 How to Be a Good Friend to a Mom With an Autistic Child 49:37 The Awkward Mom Stories 😂 58:09 Parenting, Middle School & Growing Up 01:01:35 What Makes Lise & Nicci Such Great Moms 01:06:56 Parenting Through Anxiety & Big Emotions 01:09:52 Your Kids Are NOT You 01:17:45 How Their Friendship Changed Everything 01:19:28 How I Mom So Hard Started 01:24:05 Why Female Friendship Matters 01:37:34 How to REALLY Show Up for Your Mom Friends 01:45:54 Why We LOVE Lise & Nicci FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DT

  • August 11 · 54 min

    I ORGANIZE MY LIFE SO HARD

    We are officially in our back-to-school organizing era... or at least we're trying. Join us as we discuss laundry room disasters, doom piles, clutter guilt, husbands who shrink expensive swimsuits, and why one of us stress-cleans while the other stress-watches The Bodyguard. Plus, we debate snack houses vs. ingredient houses and admit the embarrassing things we keep buying over and over. Thank you to our sponsor, Zenni Optical! Go to http://www.zenni.com/PODCAST use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order. Thank you to our sponsor, ZBiotics! Go to https://zbiotics.com/IMOMSOHARD and use IMOMSOHARD at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Thank you to our sponsor, Famous Footwear! Buy one pair, get one half off at Famous Footwear. Shop in store to get $10 to spend this fall. Some exclusions apply. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DT CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Live Show Updates 05:17 Why We Get Overwhelmed 08:14 The Chaos of Organization 10:16 Tackling the Laundry Room Disaster 11:35 When Your Husband Ruins the Laundry 😂 13:01 Fixing a Terrible Laundry Room 15:12 Decluttering = Clearing Your Mind 18:07 Getting Rid of Stuff You Don't Need 20:46 The Shame of Being Unorganized 25:17 The Closet Is NEVER Big Enough 28:37 Making the Most of a Small Space 33:30 You Don't Need More Stuff! 36:11 The Shoe Box: Back-to-School Shopping 38:36 What Do We Buy WAY Too Much Of? 39:54 Makeup, Sudafed & Buying Things We Already Have 41:20 WHY DO WE HAVE 8 BAGS OF CHIPS?! 42:00 Are You a Snack Household or an Ingredients Household? 44:55 When Your Pantry Becomes a Disaster 46:14 “I Already Have Hoisin Sauce!” 48:26 Back-to-School Shopping Chaos 50:41 The Laundry Disaster Continues 51:27 Our Completely Unorganized Work Life 52:13 “Where Are the Birth Certificates?” 52:57 THE MISSING PASSPORT PANIC 54:25 I've Got to Get My Sh*t Together

  • August 4 · 44 min

    I BEST OF SUMMER SO HARD

    Did we have the best summer EVER? We're celebrating our best of summer moments from Kristin's World Cup Obsession to the Jen's signs from "Ethan the Hawk" and the hilarious Fourth of July behind the scenes. Cheers to Summer! Thank you to our sponsor, Hiya Health! To receive 50% off your first order, go to hiyahealth.com/MOM. Thanks to our sponsor, Famous Footwear! Buy one pair, get one half off at Famous Footwear. Shop in store to get $10 to spend this fall. Some exclusions apply. Thank you to our sponsor, BetterHelp! See the reviews, see what stands out, and see if BetterHelp is right for you. Visit http://www.Betterhelp.com/IMOMSOHARD CHAPTERS: 00:00 Summer Cocktails 🍸 01:11 Finn's Crepe Adventure 07:08 Parenting & Kids With Money 14:44 The Hawk Story 21:57 Back-to-School Shopping 23:28 World Cup & Why America Feels Different 37:41 Fourth of July Memories & Neighborhood Chaos If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DT

  • July 28 · 45 min

    I TAYLOR SWIFT'S WEDDING SO HARD

    A couple free-climbs the Empire State Building and gets engaged, and somehow that's only the second wildest thing we discuss. Join us as we break down internet-famous proposals, celebrity weddings, and all the reasons we absolutely should have been invited to Taylor and Travis's big day. Thanks to our sponsor, Hulala Home! Visit http://www.hulalahome.com and use code iMOM12 for 12% off Thanks to our sponsor, Famous Footwear! Buy one pair, get one half off at Famous Footwear. Shop in store to get $10 to spend this fall. Some exclusions apply. Thanks to our sponsor, Lola Blankets! Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at http://www.Lolablankets.com by using code IMOMSOHARD at checkout CHAPTERS: 02:50 Empire State Building Proposal Goes Viral 06:19 Taylor & Travis Wedding Weekend Begins 10:03 Why Weren't We Invited?! 12:23 The Weirdest Wedding Gift Ever 14:09 Sponsor: HULA HOME 14:51 Taylor's Wedding Guests & Adam Sandler 17:30 Will We Ever See Wedding Footage? 18:57 Security, Privacy & Celebrity Weddings 20:18 Wedding Plus-Ones Debate 24:33 Jen's Secret J.Lo Wedding Catering Story 26:18 What We Wish Happened at Taylor's Wedding 28:38 Sponsor: Famous Footwear 30:00 Taylor's Wedding Details & Guest List 35:01 Sponsor: Lola Blankets 36:05 The Glam Squad Chaos 38:45 Love Island With My Son?! 41:29 Smirnoff Ice Parenting Moment 43:42 Final Taylor Wedding Thoughts 45:39 Empire State Proposal Revisited If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DT

  • July 21 · 45 min

    I FOURTH OF JULYED SO HARD

    We dive into our latest hot flashes (spoiler: several international soccer players), the unexpected joy of getting swept up in the World Cup, and the very different ways we celebrate the Fourth of July. From neighborhood hot dog assembly lines to illegal-ish fireworks, it's peak summer energy. Thanks to our sponsor, Famous Footwear! Buy one pair, get one half off at Famous Footwear. Shop in store to get $10 to spend this fall. Some exclusions apply. Thanks to our sponsor, Square! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/momsohard! Thanks to our sponsor, Hulala Home! Visit http://www.hulalahome.com and use code iMOM12 for 12% off If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:55 Meet the New Team Member 01:32 Why We Buy the Same Clothes 04:01 Jen's Europe Trip 06:11 World Cup Crushes & Hot Flashes 12:03 The Best Story of the World Cup 13:21 Sponsor: Famous Footwear 14:40 More World Cup Talk 18:05 Fourth of July Traditions 20:49 The Neighborhood Hot Dog Line 25:04 Sponsor: Square 25:54 The Shoebox: Best Shoes for Sideline Moms 28:16 Fourth of July Parade Stories 31:08 Fireworks Gone Wrong 38:27 Sponsor: Hulala Home 39:38 Potluck Disasters & Mac & Cheese 43:14 The Ultimate Hot Dog Debate 45:25 Outro FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DT

  • July 14 · 47 min

    I SECONDHARD SHOP FIRST SO HARD

    We are deep in our secondhand era. Join us as we discuss Poshmark obsessions, thrift store etiquette, garage sale strategy, and the dream of finding a Chanel bag for $15. Plus, Kristin learns exactly how much her clothes are worth at a consignment store and the answer is humbling. Thanks to our sponsor, Wayfair! Head to http://www.wayfair.comright now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. Thanks to our sponsor, SKIMS! Shop SKIMS Cotton, and all of our favorite pieces, at http://www.skims.com Thanks to our sponsor, Hiya Health! Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal you must go to http://www.hiyahealth.com/MOM CHAPTERS: 00:00:31 Why Everyone's Obsessed with Poshmark 00:02:18 The Rise of Secondhand Shopping 00:05:09 What Poshmark Actually Is 00:06:12 Jen's Secret to Finding Amazing Deals 00:07:40 Why Kristin Struggles with Thrifting 00:11:23 Wayfair Sponsor 00:12:38 Selling Clothes & Brick-and-Mortar Resale Stores 00:15:19 Why Kristin Hates Shopping 00:16:24 Shop Your Own Closet 00:18:03 Trying to Sell Clothes at Crossroads 00:20:24 How to Spot Quality While Thrifting 00:21:46 Poshmark Tips, Shipping & Bundles 00:23:16 Luxury Bags & Avoiding Scams 00:27:47 Estate Sales, Antiquing & Flea Markets 00:28:55 Skims Sponsor 00:30:29 Best Thrift Store Finds for Your Home 00:32:39 Why Thrifting Feels Like a Treasure Hunt 00:35:28 Designer Bags & Vintage Coach 00:40:20 Hiya Sponsor 00:41:34 Donating vs. Reselling Clothes 00:43:18 Garage Sale Strategy 00:44:55 Poshmark Etiquette & Negotiating Prices 00:49:33 How to Successfully Sell on Poshmark 00:50:13 Our Best Thrift Store Finds If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DTMORE PODCAST EPISODES: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTGuNbPgq2EartAwwgs_H-LVho3FvWnXp JUST LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: https://link.chtbl.com/imomsohard ABOUT US Female comedy duo Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley have been performing, teaching, and writing comedy internationally for a combined 40+ years. They have been moms for one quarter of that time and it shows. How do they cope? They laugh about all of the craziness that comes with being a mom and they want you to laugh about it too! From snot to stretchmarks to sleepless nights, Kristin and Jen know firsthand that parenting is a hard job and they invite you to join them in taking it all a little less seriously (even if for a few short minutes a day). After all, Jen currently has four days of dry shampoo in her hair and Kristin’s keys are still in her front door. They try, they fail, they support each other, and they mom as hard as they can.

  • July 7 · 55 min

    I GREEN FLAG SO HARD

    If your friend makes you laugh and hypes you up when you need it most and also re-gifts you things she can’t return: GREEN FLAG. Let’s dig in to Green Flags and Red Flags. Thank you to our sponsor ZBiotics! Go to https://zbiotics.com/IMOMSOHARD and use IMOMSOHARD at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Thank you to our sponsor Zenni Optical! If your glasses are overdue for a refresh, now is the time. Use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order at https://zenni.com/IMOMSOHARD Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp! Sign up and get 10% off at http://www.betterhelp.com /IMOMSOHARD CHAPTERS: 00:27 Outfit Chat & The Hollister Obsession 03:37 Wheeler's, Small Town Shopping & Nostalgia 04:14 Tour Dates, New Book & Middle School Parenting 06:30 Parenting Teen Boys Is... Something 08:16 Why 15-Year-Olds Are Still Just Kids 11:02 Vegas Trip & Hangover Tips (Sponsor) 12:23 Teaching Kids About Red Flags & Green Flags 14:31 Green Flags We Look For in People 16:12 The Best Green Flags in Friendships 20:27 Green Flags Every Adult Should Have 22:19 Why We Need Friends Who "Get It" 23:10 Glasses, Aging & Zenni (Sponsor) 24:22 More Green Flags + Laughing at Yourself 30:19 Dating Green Flags vs. Red Flags 32:49 The Biggest Dating Red Flags 36:30 Love Bombing Explained 39:32 Lifestyle Red Flags You Shouldn't Ignore 42:35 Money Lessons for Kids & Dating 43:17 Therapy Is a Green Flag (Sponsor) 45:14 Trust, Flirting & Relationship Boundaries 50:01 When a Relationship Drains You 51:32 What Healthy Friendships Actually Feel Like 52:36 Hot Flash + What We're Watching If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DT

  • June 30 · 50 min

    I WATCHED THE DOC MATERNAL INSTINCT SO HARD

    We watched the true crime documentary Maternal Instinct and we are not okay. Join us as we jump into the worse case of all time but before that we share the story of a haunted hawk sent from the heavens to get us to focus. Trigger warning: this case is very graphic so look it up before you listen. Thank you to our sponsor, Lola Blankets! Get 40% off select products at Lolablankets.com by using code IMOMSOHARD If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com Get our sponsor DISCOUNT CODES here! https://linkin.bio/imomsohardpodcast FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DT CHAPTERS: 01:40 Vegas Retirement Trip Plans 06:36 Dancing, Casinos & Vegas Stories 09:17 Sponsor: Lola Blankets 10:22 Poshmark, Shopping & Fake Designer Bags 12:19 Trigger Warning: Today's True Crime Case 15:06 The Hawk Story & Strange Signs 22:39 The Netflix Documentary Everyone's Talking About 26:15 The Fake Pregnancy Begins 31:05 Fake Ultrasounds & A Web of Lies 34:22 The Boyfriend, Fake Fortune & $2 Million Estate 36:32 The Investigation Unfolds 42:28 How Did Everyone Believe Her? 45:37 The Friend Who Exposed Everything 47:26 Should You Watch It? 47:51 True Crime vs. Scary Movies 51:06 Final Thoughts

  • June 23 · 38 min

    I KNICKS & WORLD CUP SO HARD

    This week, we are talking Knicks, kilts and falling in love with all of the World Cup tourists who are falling in love with us. Thank you to our Sponsor, Hiya! http://www.hiyahealth.com Thank you to our Sponsor, Square! Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at http://www.square.com/go/momsohard Get our sponsor DISCOUNT CODES here! https://linkin.bio/imomsohardpodcast If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com CHAPTERS: 02:12 New Book Preorder + Tour Dates 03:00 Why the World Cup is Bringing Joy to America 05:18 The Lawrence, Kansas & Algeria Story 08:14 World Cup Travelers Discovering America 11:08 The German Tourist Everyone Loves 13:20 Sponsor: Hiya Health 15:05 The New York Knicks Obsession 20:23 Volunteering for the Olympics 21:19 Single Ladies, This Is Your Moment 24:45 Sponsor: Square 26:41 More Knicks Talk & Sports FOMO 29:01 How Travel Brings People Together 32:11 Becoming Ambassadors of Love 34:05 The $400 Doily Shorts Debate 37:12 Kristen Tries On the Viral Shorts 39:24 Reading the Funniest Comments FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DT

  • June 16 · 54 min

    WE WROTE (ANOTHER) BOOK SO HARD!

    Ladies, we are so excited to tell you about our new book alllll about middle school! We’re also talking about our latest movie (and skincare) Obsessions. PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK HERE: https://shorturl.at/Mngbi Thank you to our Sponsor, Bioptimizers! Get 15% off at http://www.bioptimizers.com/imomsohard with code: IMOMSOHARD Thank you to our Sponsor, First Day! Our listeners get up to 57% Off AND a Free Gift with code IMOMSOHARD at www.FirstDay.com Get our sponsor DISCOUNT CODES here! https://linkin.bio/imomsohardpodcast If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DT

  • June 9 · 46 min

    I SAY GOODBYE TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SO HARD

    It's the end of the school year, and that means tears of (mostly) joy, but a few tears of sadness. As the last one of the kids exits elementary school, it means closing a beloved chapter and opening a new one. Cheers to all the moms who make elementary school magical. Get our sponsor DISCOUNT CODES here! https://linkin.bio/imomsohardpodcast If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard

  • June 2 · 53 min

    WE LOVE DOGS SO HARD

    This episode was first aired on 9/29/2020. Kristin and Jen chat about their histories with dogs and what makes them "mom’s best friend." Thank you to our sponsor, BetterHelp! Sign up and get 10% off at www.betterhelp.com/imomsohard SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ Get our sponsor DISCOUNT CODES here! https://linkin.bio/imomsohardpodcast If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard

  • May 27 · 58 min

    I KIDS ARE PUSSIES SO HARD

    Ladies, our generation might not be perfect, but we sure did have fun! Thank you to our Sponsor, First Day! Use code IMOMSOHARD to get up to 57% Off at www.FirstDay.com Thank you to our Sponsor, Bioptimizers! Go to http://www.bioptimizers.com/imomsohard and use code IMOMSOHARD SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ Get our sponsor DISCOUNT CODES here! https://linkin.bio/imomsohardpodcast If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard ABOUT US Female comedy duo Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley have been performing, teaching, and writing comedy internationally for a combined 40+ years. They have been moms for one quarter of that time and it shows. How do they cope? They laugh about all of the craziness that comes with being a mom and they want you to laugh about it too! From snot to stretchmarks to sleepless nights, Kristin and Jen know firsthand that parenting is a hard job and they invite you to join them in taking it all a little less seriously (even if for a few short minutes a day). After all, Jen currently has four days of dry shampoo in her hair and Kristin’s keys are still in her front door. They try, they fail, they support each other, and they mom as hard as they can.

  • May 21 · 50 min

    REPLAY: I NOSTALGIA FOR 80S SLEEPOVERS SO HARD

    Sleeping bags! Snacks! Hair braiding! Close up… magic? Yep, definitely at a Smedley sleepover. Today we’re talking all things sleepovers through our own kid’s ICONIC slumber party! (They don’t call it that anymore, Jen) SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ Get our sponsor DISCOUNT CODES here! https://linkin.bio/imomsohardpodcast If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard ABOUT US Female comedy duo Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley have been performing, teaching, and writing comedy internationally for a combined 40+ years. They have been moms for one quarter of that time and it shows. How do they cope? They laugh about all of the craziness that comes with being a mom and they want you to laugh about it too! From snot to stretchmarks to sleepless nights, Kristin and Jen know firsthand that parenting is a hard job and they invite you to join them in taking it all a little less seriously (even if for a few short minutes a day). After all, Jen currently has four days of dry shampoo in her hair and Kristin’s keys are still in her front door. They try, they fail, they support each other, and they mom as hard as they can.

  • May 12 · 41 min

    REPLAY! I PARENT MY PARENTS SO HARD

    Ladies, let's bring it back to this episode where we're talking about caring for our parents as they get older. We’ll talk about what getting older really means especially when you realize your own joints have RSVP’d to the party too. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro & Backyard Nature Project Success 04:34 Palm Springs Work Trip & Estrogen Mishap 09:40 The Sandwich Generation Introduction 18:15 Jen's Father-in-Law's Health 21:30 Parent Communication Challenges 28:17 The Heart Monitor Incident 34:17 Difficult Conversations & Planning 37:00 Modern Senior Living Options 39:27 Mom Box: Awkward Family Photo MORE PODCAST EPISODES: • #IMOMSOHARD: the PODCAST JUST LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: https://link.chtbl.com/imomsohard SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ Get our sponsor DISCOUNT CODES here! https://linktr.ee/imshpodcast WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Liv... FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard ABOUT US Female comedy duo Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley have been performing, teaching, and writing comedy internationally for a combined 40+ years. They have been moms for one quarter of that time and it shows. How do they cope? They laugh about all of the craziness that comes with being a mom and they want you to laugh about it too! From snot to stretchmarks to sleepless nights, Kristin and Jen know firsthand that parenting is a hard job and they invite you to join them in taking it all a little less seriously (even if for a few short minutes a day). After all, Jen currently has four days of dry shampoo in her hair and Kristin’s keys are still in her front door. They try, they fail, they support each other, and they mom as hard as they can.

  • May 5 · 41 min

    I NEED TO PUT THE PHONE DOWN SO HARD

    In a time where we can seemingly connect with the world with the touch of a button, social media and smart phones can, ironically, leave you feeling lonely. Let’s dig in and figure out how we can all go back to landlines, neighborhood bbq’s, and swap out group chats for old school hand written notes. SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ Thank you to our Sponsor, OneSkin! Go to oneskin.co/IMOMSOHARD for 15% off. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp! Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/IMOMSOHARD Get our sponsor DISCOUNT CODES here! https://linkin.bio/imomsohardpodcast If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Views expressed on this podcast solely reflect those of the host and do not reflect the views of Pionaire. ABOUT US Female comedy duo Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley have been performing, teaching, and writing comedy internationally for a combined 40+ years. They have been moms for one quarter of that time and it shows. How do they cope? They laugh about all of the craziness that comes with being a mom and they want you to laugh about it too! From snot to stretchmarks to sleepless nights, Kristin and Jen know firsthand that parenting is a hard job and they invite you to join them in taking it all a little less seriously (even if for a few short minutes a day). After all, Jen currently has four days of dry shampoo in her hair and Kristin’s keys are still in her front door. They try, they fail, they support each other, and they mom as hard as they can.

  • April 28 · 37 min

    I GET STUCK SO HARD

    This episode is about getting stuck: sometimes it’s in an elevator at LAX, or an Ulta with young employees or trying to parent your kids from 1000 miles away. Laughing is the only thing that helps to get un-stuck. SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ Get our sponsor DISCOUNT CODES here! https://linkin.bio/imomsohardpodcast If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard ABOUT US Female comedy duo Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley have been performing, teaching, and writing comedy internationally for a combined 40+ years. They have been moms for one quarter of that time and it shows. How do they cope? They laugh about all of the craziness that comes with being a mom and they want you to laugh about it too! From snot to stretchmarks to sleepless nights, Kristin and Jen know firsthand that parenting is a hard job and they invite you to join them in taking it all a little less seriously (even if for a few short minutes a day). After all, Jen currently has four days of dry shampoo in her hair and Kristin’s keys are still in her front door. They try, they fail, they support each other, and they mom as hard as they can.

  • April 23 · 38 min

    I HELLO MR HOTFLASH SO HARD

    You’ve seen our guest today on Only Murders in the Building and half clothed on the internet. It’s comedian Evan Mulrooney! He answers our burning questions like: how much shirt is too much shirt? There’s more to this guy than meets your eyes. He’s not only funny and handsome he is also a feeler and handsome! Thank you to our sponsor, Laundry Sauce! https://laundrysauce.com/IMOMSOHARD for 20% off your first System! Thank you to our sponsor, Blissy! Get 30% off at https://blissy.com/IMOMSOHARD FOLLOW EVAN MULROONEY: https://www.instagram.com/roondawg_firstofhisname/ SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ Get our sponsor DISCOUNT CODES here! https://linkin.bio/imomsohardpodcast If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Views expressed on this podcast solely reflect those of the host and do not reflect the views of Pionaire. ABOUT US Female comedy duo Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley have been performing, teaching, and writing comedy internationally for a combined 40+ years. They have been moms for one quarter of that time and it shows. How do they cope? They laugh about all of the craziness that comes with being a mom and they want you to laugh about it too! From snot to stretchmarks to sleepless nights, Kristin and Jen know firsthand that parenting is a hard job and they invite you to join them in taking it all a little less seriously (even if for a few short minutes a day). After all, Jen currently has four days of dry shampoo in her hair and Kristin’s keys are still in her front door. They try, they fail, they support each other, and they mom as hard as they can.

  • April 14 · 58 min

    Having a NEWBORN while Working on SNL w/ Comedian Rosebud Baker

    You've seen today's guest on Netflix, SNL and touring all over the country! She has a new book ready for re-order called "Fully Baked"... it's Rosebud Baker! We're talking IVF, mall Santas, and pelvic floors. Enjoy! Thank you to our sponsor, Olive & June! www.OliveandJune.com/IMOMSOHARD for 20% off your first System! Thank you to our sponsor, Better Help! Sign up and get 10% off at www.BetterHelp.com/IMOMSOHARD FOLLOW ROSEBUD BAKER: www.rosebudbaker.com SEE US ON TOUR: https://www.imomsohard.com/ Get our sponsor DISCOUNT CODES here! https://linkin.bio/imomsohardpodcast If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com To request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohard This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Views expressed on this podcast solely reflect those of the host and do not reflect the views of Pionaire.

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