Hi, I'm Lex, and I'm so glad you found your way here.
This is more than just a podcast or a blog. It's a place where we can have honest conversations about motherhood, mental health, wellness, relationships, fitness, and everything that comes with trying to figure out who you are while raising tiny humans.
If you've ever felt like you've lost yourself, questioned if you're doing enough, or wondered if anyone else feels the way you do, I hope you find comfort here. Because I've been there too.
So... let me tell you a little about myself.
From Hospice Nurse to First-Time Mom
I'm a wife, a first-time mom to the world's cutest little boy (yes, I'm biased, and no, I will not be taking questions), a former hospice nurse, a writer, and somehow... a podcaster.
If you had told me five years ago that I'd be sitting behind a microphone every week talking to thousands of women, I probably would've laughed and asked if you had the right person. Because public speaking? Terrifying. Sharing my life on the internet? Absolutely not.
And yet... here we are. Life has a funny way of leading you exactly where you're supposed to be.
For ten years, nursing was my identity. I loved taking care of people. I spent the last two years of my career working in hospice, helping patients and families through some of the hardest days of their lives. It was emotional, humbling, and one of the greatest privileges I'll ever have.
That job taught me something I still carry with me today:
Life is short. Tell people you love them. Take the trip. Start the business. Wear the outfit. Order dessert. Don't wait for "someday."
Then Everything Changed
Then, in 2025, everything changed. I became a mom.
My son, Axel, came into this world and instantly became the greatest love of my life. He also completely flipped my world upside down.
Nothing prepares you for becoming a mom. Not the books. Not the apps. Not the unsolicited Facebook advice from someone you haven't talked to since high school.
Motherhood is beautiful. It's magical. It's exhausting. It's emotional. Sometimes it's crying because your baby smiled at you. Sometimes it's crying because your iced coffee melted. Both are valid.
For me, those first few months were incredibly hard. I struggled with postpartum depression and anxiety. I loved my son more than anything, but I didn't recognize myself anymore. I wasn't just sleep deprived. I felt... lost.
Who was I outside of being Axel's mom? Would I ever feel like myself again? Was the old version of me gone forever?
Those were questions I wrestled with every single day. At the same time, I had stepped away from nursing. The career that had been such a huge part of my identity was suddenly over.
So there I was... covered in spit up, running on three hours of sleep, living off an outrageous amount of caffeine, wondering what I was supposed to do with my life.
I knew I needed something that was mine. Not because I loved my son any less, but because I needed to remember that Lex still existed.
That's when the idea for a podcast popped into my head.
How Mom Gone Mild Almost Wasn't Mom Gone Mild
Here's the funny part: Mom Gone Mild almost wasn't... Mom Gone Mild.
Originally, I had this vision of creating a fun, lighthearted podcast about pop culture, reality TV, celebrity gossip, my old crazy party days, and whatever celebrity was making questionable life choices that week. Basically... zero personal life.
Then I started recording. And something unexpected happened.
Instead of talking about celebrities... and my questionable past... I kept talking about motherhood. Mental health. Marriage. Fitness. Confidence. Healing. Finding yourself again.
The conversations became real. Really real.
The more honest I became, the more messages I received from women saying, "I thought I was the only one."
Those six words changed everything.
Women shared stories about postpartum depression, miscarriage, infertility, body image, anxiety, feeling guilty, feeling overwhelmed, and wanting something outside of motherhood but being afraid to admit it.
And suddenly I realized... this wasn't supposed to be a party podcast. It was supposed to be a safe place. A place where moms could laugh one minute and cry the next. Where we could talk about the hard stuff without judgment. Where we could celebrate wins that don't make headlines — like drinking enough water, going on a walk, taking a shower before 2 p.m., or brushing your hair. Honestly... some days, that's the victory.
What Mom Gone Mild Gave Back to Me
Somewhere along the way, something amazing happened. This podcast didn't just help other women. It helped me.
It gave me purpose when I felt completely lost. It gave me confidence when mine had disappeared. It reminded me that becoming a mom didn't erase who I was. It simply introduced me to a new version of myself. One I'm actually pretty proud of.
What You'll Find Here
Today, Mom Gone Mild is about so much more than motherhood. It's about becoming.
Becoming stronger. Becoming healthier. Becoming more confident. Becoming the woman you've always wanted to be — without pretending you have it all together.
You'll find conversations here about motherhood, mental health, wellness, fitness, relationships, self-confidence, personal growth, and everything in between. You'll also probably hear about reality TV, Disney, beauty products, my latest workout obsession, and the random things my now-toddler does that somehow make perfect podcast material.
Because that's life. Messy. Funny. Beautiful. Completely unpredictable. And I wouldn't have it any other way.
You're Welcome Here
If you've made it this far, thank you. Seriously.
Whether you're a first-time mom, a seasoned mom, hoping to become a mom one day, or you're simply trying to become a better version of yourself, you're welcome here. No judgment. No pressure. Just real conversations with someone who's figuring it out right alongside you.
I don't have all the answers. I still have days where I question myself. I still forget to switch the laundry. I still reheat the same cup of coffee three times. And yes... I still Google things I probably should know by now.
But I do know this: you don't have to do life alone.
So grab a cup of coffee... or reheat yours for the fourth time. Stay awhile. Read a few blogs. Listen to an episode. Laugh with me. Cry with me.
Let's figure this whole life thing out together.
Welcome to Mom Gone Mild. I'm so glad you're here.
Love, Lex
