Parenting Ain't for the Weak

The Hess Mess with Jodi Hess · Feb 12, 2026 · 1h 5m

In this episode, we get honest about the parts no one puts on the cute Instagram reels. Postpartum struggles. Raising adult children. The guilt we carry. The boundaries we should have set sooner. The regrets that sneak up at 2 am.

We talk about loving our kids fiercely while also learning how to let go. We unpack what happens when their mistakes feel like our failures, and we say the quiet parts out loud about parenting that most people are afraid to admit.

This one is raw. It is reflective. It is a little chaotic. If you have ever questioned yourself as a parent, you will feel seen

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