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The Chaos Commanders

Annie and Katelynn

Kids & Family

Frequency: 1 episode/0d. Total Eps: 5

The no-BS, high-energy podcast for powerhouse moms who do it all—and then some. Command the chaos of motherhood, business, and life—with grit, humor, and a battle plan that actually works.

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The Ups and Downs of Unemployment

Season 1 · Episode 5

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 • Duration 28:26

In this episode of The Chaos Commanders Podcast, we get vulnerable about the emotional rollercoaster of unemployment—and how to hold on to your worth when the world makes you question it.

Annie opens up about her recent layoff, the toll it took on her mental health, and how the bureaucratic unemployment system in Iowa left her feeling more like a number than a human. Katelynn shares her journey through job loss and what she’s learned from launching a business during hard times.

They also dive into:

Frustrations with remote job hunting (and the truth about application black holes)
The upside of forced rest and reevaluating your goals
A terrifying health scare that reminded Annie how precious life really is

If you're currently unemployed, searching, starting over, or just questioning your next step, this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and empowered to keep going.

QUOTES

“I felt like I was worth more to my family dead than alive.” – Annie

“Unemployment isn’t a vacation—it’s a full-time job you didn’t ask for.” – Annie

“We’re not doing brain surgery, people.” – Katelynn

“You are worthy. You are wonderful. Don’t doubt yourself.” – Annie

TAKEAWAYS

1️⃣ The mental health toll of being laid off is real. Even when you see it coming, it can shake your identity and sense of security.

2️⃣ Unemployment systems can be clunky, disempowering, and hard to navigate, but knowing the process can help you take back some control.

3️⃣ Losing a job can be an opportunity to reset, reflect, and reassess what you want next. Sometimes, it even saves your life.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

The Virtual Savvy

FEATURED CHAOS ANTHEM

“Unemployment” by J.J. Cole

A soulful, offbeat track that captures the humor and heaviness of navigating job loss—and finding yourself again.

🎧 You can find it (and all our episode anthems) on The Chaos Commanders: Season One playlists available on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

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Culturally Speaking: Parenting + Mixed-Race Motherhood

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 • Duration 23:17

In this episode of The Chaos Commanders Podcast, we explore the hilarity, heart, and cultural richness that comes with raising multicultural families. From Jamaican Patois to tamales at Thanksgiving, Commander Annie and Commander Katelynn share the stories that make their parenting journeys unique—and occasionally, laugh-out-loud funny.

You’ll hear about language mix-ups that turned spelling time into a comedy sketch, the family dynamics that come with marrying into a tight-knit culture, and why one baby seat almost caused an international incident (spoiler: it’s called a Bumbo).

If you’ve ever navigated cultural differences in your relationships or your parenting, this one’s for you.

QUOTES

“Sometimes I was just like, can I stay home and read a book? I don’t really want to go do all of this stuff.” – Katelynn

“I scored this Bumbo… and he’s looking at me like I have three eyeballs on my forehead.” – Annie

“That’s one of those conversations that should’ve happened before the wedding.” – Katelynn

TAKEAWAYS

1️⃣ Language barriers aren’t just about learning new words—sometimes they create hilariously confusing (and memorable) parenting moments.

2️⃣ Cultural expectations can shape everything from how holidays are celebrated to how babies are introduced to extended family—and not always in expected ways.

3️⃣ Being part of a multicultural family means celebrating differences, honoring traditions, and sometimes just rolling with the chaos.

FEATURED CHAOS ANTHEM

“We Are Family” by Sister Sledge

A disco classic that honors the strength, love, and sometimes chaos that define blended and multicultural families.

🎧 You can find it (and all our episode anthems) on The Chaos Commanders: Season One playlists available on , , and .

The Making of Commander K

Season 1 · Episode 3

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 • Duration 57:35

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Katelynn (aka Commander K) opens up about her journey—from surviving domestic violence and rebuilding after loss, to raising a neurodivergent son and starting over in a new state. She shares the raw, unfiltered truth about her childhood trauma, being a NICU mom, leaving an abusive relationship (with help from a well-timed Dr. Phil episode), and creating a new life from scratch.

This isn’t just a story of survival—it’s a story of growth, grit, and grace. If you’ve ever faced hardship and wondered how you’d find your way through, this episode is a testament to how strength is built in the chaos.

QUOTES

"Dr. Phil saved my life. And I mean that literally." - Katelynn

"I don’t regret a single thing because it brought me my son." - Katelynn

"You can’t move on when you’re paralyzed by fear—you have to be like Elsa and let it go." - Annie

TAKEAWAYS

1️⃣ Katelynn’s story is a reminder that no matter how heavy the past feels, you can start over.

2️⃣ Motherhood doesn’t come with a manual, but it does come with fierce love and unmatched determination.

3️⃣ Community matters. From martial arts to new friendships, having the right people around you is crucial when you're rebuilding life on your own terms.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

The Virtual Savvy

FEATURED CHAOS ANTHEM

“Are You That Somebody” – Aaliyah

This throwback hit holds a special place in Katelynn’s story—it was the first music video she recorded on VHS and replayed endlessly, dance moves and all. It represents a turning point from shy introvert to hip-hop dancer, and it marks the start of her journey to finding her people.

The Making of Commander A

Season 1 · Episode 2

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 • Duration 49:41

In this episode of The Chaos Commanders Podcast, we pull back the curtain on Annie—aka Commander A. From Des Moines to Rochester to deployments and peanut allergies, Annie shares the incredible journey that shaped her into the chaos-commanding mom, martial artist, and military wife she is today.

You’ll hear how she navigated single-parenting while her husband was deployed (including giving birth solo with a FaceTimed delivery!), what it’s like to build and rebuild community in multiple cities, and the heartbreaking yet empowering decision to live apart from her husband in order to save her son’s life.

If you're a mom navigating life on your own terms—or trying to find peace in the mess—you’ll feel seen, inspired, and ready to take on whatever chaos comes next.

QUOTES

“You are made to do hard things.” - Annie

“You don’t ever get used to living apart—but it’s what the kids know.” - Annie

“Martial arts helped me find space for myself, even when everything else was heavy.” - Annie

“We had to choose between being together as a family or keeping our son alive. That choice was clear—but it wasn’t easy.” - Annie

TAKEAWAYS

1️⃣ Choosing her son’s health over living with her husband meant years of solo parenting, but she would make that choice every time.

2️⃣ Martial arts, cozy reading, and real community have been essential parts of Annie’s self-care and survival strategies.

3️⃣ Annie’s motto, “You are made to do hard things,” became a lifeline—and a legacy she’s now passed on to her kids.

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If You Give Two Moms Prosecco, They Just Might Start a Podcast

Season 1 · Episode 1

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 • Duration 16:29

Welcome to the very first episode of The Chaos Commanders Podcast! In “If You Give Two Moms Prosecco, They Just Might Start a Podcast,” we open up about who we are, how we met (spoiler: it involves martial arts and some powerful breathing techniques), and what inspired us to launch this show. Get to know two moms navigating solo parenting, military life, neurodivergent parenting, and building community from scratch—all with humor, honesty, and a healthy dose of chaos.

If you’re a mom who's ever felt overwhelmed, unseen, or just in need of a judgment-free space to laugh and connect, this podcast is for you. Whether you're a single mom, a solo-parenting military spouse, or somewhere in between, welcome to your new favorite corner of the internet.

Let the chaos commanding (and connection) begin!

QUOTES

"What mom out there hasn’t solo-parented at some point in time?" – Annie
"We put so much pressure on ourselves that dads don’t even think twice about." – Annie

TAKEAWAYS

1️⃣ The Chaos Commanders Podcast is built for moms who do it all, often alone.

2️⃣ The show is lighthearted but real, touching on everything from raising kids without local support to surviving deployments and managing daily chaos.

3️⃣ You can expect playlists, laughs, some tears, and probably a few surprise appearances from our kids.

FEATURED CHAOS ANTHEM

🎶 “We’re Going to Be Friends” – Caroline Pennell

A sweet, nostalgic tune to kick off our new adventure together (originally by The White Stripes, also famously covered by Jack Johnson). You might remember it from the movie Wonder, and it captures the heart of our friendship perfectly.

Find it on The Chaos Commanders playlists—now on Apple Music, , and .

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