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Shhhmykidsareasleep

A real-mom podcast for parents who love their kids but need a minute, anytime. Shhh My Kids Are Asleep shares short, relatable stories with practical takeaways, zero perfection, and humor that keeps things real. Recorded in the quiet moments, made for real life. Weather in the carpool, doing laundry, lunch breaks, or whenever parenting feels loud. Episodes cover boundaries, teens, emotional overload, and the mental load of parenting. Business inquiries & sponsored segments:

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00:12:54

Episode 26- Breaking cycles isn't quiet

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2026/02/04

Yelling doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent—it means your nervous system is overwhelmed. In this episode, we talk about how taking intentional breaks (even just 30 seconds) can help you regulate your emotions, stop yelling, and respond instead of react.When parents pause, kids feel safer When kids feel safer, behavior improves This isn’t about “perfect parenting” or gentle parenting guilt. It’s about breaking the cycle of reactive discipline and raising healthier, happier kids with emotional regulation

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00:02:53

Bonus Content - Exploding Trees?

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2026/01/30

Winter storm feeds were full of exploding trees, frozen cows, and straight-up chaos — but what’s actually real?In this quick bonus clip, I’m breaking down the truth behind the viral winter freeze claims so parents can stay informed without the panic spiral. Fast facts, zero fluff, and just enough sense to keep it grounded.Perfect mini listen if you’re navigating cold weather, power outage prep, or storm rumors with kids in the house.

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00:23:42

I Prepped for a Texas Winter Storm (Against My Will)

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2026/01/27

Winter Storm 2026 hit Texas, and for the first time, I had to prepare for a winter storm while solo parenting in a state I’m still learning. From panic grocery runs and power grid anxiety to dripping faucets, manual toilet flushing, and unexpected moments of strength, this episode is a real-life look at motherhood, mental load, and doing hard things even when you’re exhausted. I share what it’s like to model bravery for your kids, the surprise of the military clearing my husband to come home early

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00:15:36

Episode 24 - Secret Instagram Account

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2026/01/20

In this episode of Shhh, My Kids Are Asleep, I sit down with my daughter to talk about the Instagram account she thought was a secret for three years. Spoiler: it wasn’t as hidden as she thought. I discovered it quietly, said nothing, and waited. After a big family move to Texas, we finally talked about it all.This is an honest online convo.If you’re a parent navigating Instagram, secret accounts, digital boundaries, or just trying to keep an open line with your teen, this episode is for you. No

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00:04:57

Bonus Episode- Ferry ride!

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2026/01/17

Our GPS said we were in the middle of water… and it was right.A bonus episode about a first car ferry ride in Louisiana, Texas road trips, trusting detours, and parenting on the move.

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00:19:22

Episode 23 - Scenic Route

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2026/01/13

My husband wanted to take the scenic route home from Louisiana, which felt questionable at first… until it wasn’t. We talk about road trips in the truck, kids missing California beaches, and the moment you realize the Gulf looks surprisingly familiar. A low-key episode about detours, perspective, and letting the ride unfold.

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00:17:20

Episode 22 - Family Vacation

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2026/01/06

In this episode of Shhh, My Kids Are Asleep, I share a simple cheat code for surviving life after vacation — building a decompression day into the end of your trip so you can rest, reset, and ease back into the week instead of crashing straight into real life.I also talk about traveling to Louisiana to visit family, reconnecting with cousins, and how it felt like no time had passed at all. Cousins really are built-in friends, and sometimes the easiest relationships are the ones that don’t need

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00:16:51

Mini Episode- Christmas Surprise!

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2025/12/30

I pulled off a Christmas surprise for my kids that required weeks of secrecy, a midnight airport run, and some serious cover stories.I almost got caught more than once.I was shaking the whole drive.And somehow… it worked.This is the story. 🎄✈️If you’ve listened before, hit follow so the next episode finds you.Don't forget I have a secret ingredient for the best homemade cinnamon rolls! Reach out and I will tell you!

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00:14:12

Episode 21 -New Year, Everything and nothing new!

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2025/12/30

I talk about losing my husband's BIG Christmas gift after hiding it from myself (yes, it's still missing),why I’m skipping New Year’s resolutions,and why I’m not becoming a “new version” of myself this year.I am she. She is me. I’m already her.Follow the podcast so you don’t miss new episodes.

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00:15:55

If Kevin McCallister can make it through Christmas so...

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2025/12/23

Holiday edition episode 🤍Die Hard is a Christmas movie.I said what I said.Sandwiched around Home Alone and a reminder that if Kevin McCallister survived, the rest of us will have a great Christmas too.

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00:10:21

My sister said I was there in this Bonus Episode....

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2025/12/19

I mentioned that I’d never cut my own Christmas tree…and my mom immediately corrected me.She sent a voice note telling a childhood story I don’t remember at all —but my sister confirms it’s true.It’s a small moment, but it turned into something bigger about memory, family, and how the holidays carry stories we don’t always remember living.Short.Cozy.Unexpected.

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00:14:35

Episode 19 Cutting Christmas Trees

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2025/12/16

Didn’t know I had an inner fan girl for Christmas trees… until now. Fresh-cut pine, simpler lights, and the story behind our newest tradition.

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00:18:40

Episode 18 - The Tribe I Left Behind!

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2025/12/09

Leaving my people in California felt like tearing away a whole piece of my identity… but somehow, here in Texas, me and my kids are actually thriving. And the craziest part? It’s because of the tribe I left behind. The way they raised me, loved me, and toughened me up without even knowing it.In this episode, I open up about missing them, appreciating them, and realizing they quietly prepared me for a life where I could stand on my own — even when things got terrifying, like surviving a literal

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00:07:43

*MINI EPISODE - Interview with Auntie

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2025/12/05

Auntie gave me 5 min to interview her during her Thanksgiving visit, and we got into all the good stuff — kitchen magic, family traditions, and our little movie-theatre adventure where she was livin’ her best life in that reclining seat with her great nieces. Her accent is thick, but her love is thicker! She even wrapped the episode with the most iconic “BYE BEBÉ.”Short, sweet, and perfect for your morning listen…

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00:21:31

Thanksgiving Rewind

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2025/12/02

This week on Shhh My Kids Are Asleep, we’re running it back to Thanksgiving — fun, comedy, and a whole lot of love. My aunt came to visit, and listen… she did NOT play in the kitchen. Her seasoning? Legendary. Like, “remember this for future generations” level.We spent most of the holiday cooking shoulder-to-shoulder — Eastern Indian butter chicken, gumbo, crawfish étouffée, and of course the Thanksgiving spread. The kids jumped in to help (because honestly, children are way less complicated than

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00:17:13

Episode 17- A creole Thanksgiving!

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2025/11/24

It’s Thanksgiving in the Nix house… and this year? It looks a little different.A surprise family guest shows up, the great silent-volume debate makes an appearance (how loud is “quiet,” exactly?), and I’m trying to figure out how to grow into a new space while making traditions of my own.The kids might cook with me… which is either adorable or mildly terrifying. I also face the sad, humbling truth that I am now the undefeated baked-mac champion by default because I moved states and left all my

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00:26:52

**Bonus Episode-Sleepover Vibes at 12:10AM

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2025/11/21

If you grew up having late-night cousin talks, this episode is exactly that energy.Birds in parking lots, theme-park churros, chickens built like The Rock, pigs, plants, French words, and the moment someone says “I gotta pee.”Just pure late-night girly giggling nonsense. 🌙💖

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00:01:09

**Bonus Content Micah's Bird Fear

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2025/11/20

Okay… this might be the most unofficial, unplanned, un-studio-approved bonus clip I’ve ever dropped — but it’s too funny not to share.My cousin Micah was here visiting, and we ended up having a late-night birthday chat about irrational fears. She told me hers is BIRDS (I’ll allow it), and then I accidentally made it worse by telling her what a group of crows is called.She looked it up.She shrieked.The end. 😂The audio is giving “two cousins on the couch at midnight whisper-talking while the house

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00:23:05

Episode 16 Irrational Fears

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2025/11/18

This episode is basically a throwback to all the random fears that shaped us — and the new ones motherhood unlocked like some kinda DLC pack.I talk about how, as a kid, I just straight-up copied my older sister’s fear of roller coasters because… hello, older siblings were the blueprint. And then there was my penguin era — yes, penguins. Danny DeVito as the Penguin in Batman? Core memory. Traumatizing. I spent YEARS thinking penguins were basically tiny villains with plans. Working at SeaWorld

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00:15:52

Episode 15 - Birthday Week!

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2025/11/11

It’s my birthday week, and I’m feeling young enough to have fun, but old enough to know better. 🎂In this episode, I talk about what it’s like growing older in a brand-new place, finding comfort in the quiet, and realizing that confidence sometimes just means knowing your limits.From being the mom who plans everyone’s birthday but her own, to whispering about a surprise visit from my cousin (yes, for my birthday!), this one’s equal parts cozy, honest, and funny in that “I get it” kinda way.Press

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