Colleen Brennan has survived Catholic school, boy mom life, and at least one very bad car ride.

This week, Andrea talks with Chicago-based comedian Colleen Brennan about raising two boys, finding her way back to the comedy stage in midlife, and turning unhinged moments into material.

Colleen shares how a midlife crisis (and an energy reader) sent her back toward stand-up, why boy mom life comes with a completely different operating manual, and the Thanksgiving traffic meltdown her kids still retell.

Mentioned In This Episode:

1. Colleen Is Funny
2. Listen to Defending Indiana
3. Follow Colleen on Instagram

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Some parenting lessons arrive gently.

Others involve surviving septic shock, raising five kids, and cleaning pasta off the ceiling.

This week on Moms Unhinged, Andrea talks with comedian and speaker Stacy Pederson about motherhood when the plan falls apart.

They get into parenting through serious illness, public meltdowns that still sting, sibling chaos, and the infamous flying ravioli incident that changed how Stacy thought about being a “good mom.”

Mentioned in this episode:

1. Visit Stacy’s website
2. Follow Stacy on Instagram
3. Follow Stacy on TikTok

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She thought her TikTok bio was cute… until her daughters informed her it meant something very different.

Comedian Stephanie McHugh joins Andrea to talk about midlife rhythms, learning social media from your kids, and preparing for her first grandbaby.

Stephanie shares how she ended up with a very questionable TikTok tagline, why she started comedy when her daughters were little, and how she’s approaching this next chapter with humor and a lot of heart.

This episode is for anyone figuring things out as you go.

Mentioned In This Episode:

• Stephanie McHugh’s website
• Follow Stephanie on Instagram
• Follow Stephanie on TikTok

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This episode is for moms who have lied to their kids during the holidays.

In this special holiday episode of Moms Unhinged, our comedians share holiday stories to help you get through the season.

From Santa truths and terrible gift ideas to Elf on the Shelf chaos, perimenopause surprises, and kids who push every festive button, these are the kinds of moments that tend to show up every December.

No perfect traditions, just holiday stories from moms who’ve seen it all.

Happy holidays from Moms Unhinged!

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• Come see a Moms Unhinged Live
• Follow us on Instagram
• Subscribe on YouTube

Most people don’t start stand-up in their 50s, but Lindsay Porter has never taken the usual route.

She’s a mom, a teacher, a longtime kidney-transplant survivor, and now a comic who finally has time to chase the thing she always wanted to do.

In this episode, Lindsay and Andrea talk about empty-nest feelings, late-bloomer career leaps, and the accidental ways we traumatize our pets. Plus, why moms are always the designated “adult in the room,” even when they don’t feel like it.

Mentioned In This Episode:

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• Lindsay on TikTok

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Some moms grow up in the suburbs. Jené Suplee grew up in a cult and somehow turned it into comedy gold.

This week, she joins Andrea to talk about the very unusual childhood she didn’t sign up for and the moment she realized things were not exactly “normal.” Plus, she shares how she went from commune life to corporate life to stand-up… all while raising a toddler who already has main-character energy.

It’s unhinged in the best way, and you’ll never guess which part of her story comes first.

Mentioned In This Episode:

• Visit Jené’s Website
• Jené on Instagram
• Jené on TikTok

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Most people don’t leave law to chase laughter, but Catherine Shea isn’t most people.

She didn’t plan to become a comedian—she just needed a hobby. But after one class and a handful of jokes about motherhood, she found herself hooked.

This week, Andrea talks with the Colorado-based comic and former attorney about leaving law, building confidence on stage, and how laughter helped her rewrite what midlife could look like.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• CatherineSheaComedy.com
• Instagram: @catherinesheacomedy
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Magen King didn’t plan to become a comedian—she just wanted to survive auditions, kids, and the Texas heat.

Then Kevin Hart told her she should be doing stand-up. Ten years later, she’s a performer, mom of three, and the woman running the show at Dallas Comedy Club.

This week on Moms Unhinged, Andrea and Magen talk about balancing punchlines with parenting, why social media matters more than talent sometimes, and how sharing a roof with your ex-husband makes for truly original material.

Mentioned:

• Magen King – Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Website
• Dallas Comedy Club
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