Chaotic Compass: Recent Episodes

Stefanie Wainwright

I’m Stefanie Wainwright. I’m a wife, a mom and a business owner. My life is chaotic all the time. I created this podcast to help you find the funny while navigating the chaos.

Episode🎙️ 98. The Exhaustion No One Talks About: Navigating The Weight Of it

Hey guys. Today’s episode is different. I’m not showing up with a plan, a pep talk, or a solution—I’m just showing up real. Lately, I’ve been feeling the weight of it all, and if you’re anything like me, you probably are too. So I’m sharing something deeply personal—words I wrote on a day when everything felt like too much.

This one’s for the woman who wakes up already tired. The one who pours and pours until there’s nothing left, then smiles anyway. It’s for the moms, the partners, the professionals, the dreamers—trying to hold it all together while quietly falling apart.

There’s no filter here. Just truth. If this resonates with you, if it makes you feel a little less alone—then this episode did its job.

Share it with someone who needs it. Or reach out and let me know how you’re really doing. We weren’t meant to carry it all without a place to rest. Let this podcast be that place—for you, for me, for us.

Let’s Connect!

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform.
💻 Visit me at Chaotic Compass.
📱 Follow along on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
✉️ DM me or drop your chaos stories—I’d love to share a laugh with you!

Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share it with a friend! Your support keeps Chaotic Compass going! 💙

Episode🎙️ 97. F*ck Winter – Navigating Seasonal Chaos, Work-Life Balance & Finding Joy

This week, we are over it – and by it, I mean winter, exhaustion, and the never-ending grind. If you’re also feeling like Mother Nature is playing mind games, your job is sucking the life out of you, and joy feels like a distant memory, this episode is for you.

🔥 Here’s what we’re diving into:
✔️ Weather whiplash: One day it’s 70 and sunny, the next I’m shoveling snow. What kind of gaslighting BS is this?
✔️ Work vs. passion: My real job is stealing time from my podcast, and I am not okay with it.
✔️ The chaotic art of “family time”: We took all four kids to a Norfolk Admirals hockey game—shockingly, it was not a total disaster.
✔️ Forcing joy (because why not?): From sitting in the sun with cider to prioritizing date nights, I’m on a mission to make joy happen.
✔️ Marriage & mental load: Ryan has been MIA (for work, not emotionally... mostly), and I’m trying to balance everything.

🎧 If you’ve been feeling stuck in the daily grind, THIS is your reminder to carve out moments of joy – even if you have to force it.

💬 What’s bringing YOU joy right now? Message me, DM me, send a carrier pigeon – I wanna hear it!

📌 Up Next: Back by popular demand – a deep dive into manifesting (WTF is it really, and how can you actually use it to change your life?).

Let’s Connect!

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform.
💻 Visit me at Chaotic Compass.
📱 Follow along on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
✉️ DM me or drop your chaos stories—I’d love to share a laugh with you!

Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share it with a friend! Your support keeps Chaotic Compass going! 💙

PodcastLife #FuckWinter #MomLife #MarriageStruggles #WorkLifeBalance #FindingJoy #HockeyMom #SelfCare #SeasonalDepression

Episode🎙️ 96. Breaking Up With Comparison: Navigating How to Embrace You

Description:
In this solo episode, I get real about the struggles of comparison, exhaustion, and the pressure to keep up with unrealistic expectations. I open up about navigating life while solo parenting, balancing work, and feeling overwhelmed—yet still showing up. With humor and authenticity, I explore the impact of social media comparison, imposter syndrome, and how shifting my mindset can turn envy into inspiration. If you’ve ever felt like you’re just trying to survive, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:
✅ The reality behind social media’s “perfect” lives—spoiler: it’s not real.
✅ How comparison steals joy and individuality.
✅ The importance of showing up, even when exhausted.
✅ Turning comparison into inspiration instead of self-doubt.
✅ Practicing gratitude and celebrating small wins.
✅ Learning to speak kindly to myself like I would to a friend.
✅ Embracing the process—whether it’s parenting, work, or podcasting.

Mentioned in this Episode:
👩‍👧‍👦 I share my chaotic week of solo parenting and meal prep wins.

🏠 A hilarious insight into Ryan’s “pace” when it comes to home projects.

💤 The struggle of finding motivation while balancing life’s chaos.

🤯 A deep dive into why I compare myself to others and how to shift my perspective.

Let’s Connect!

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform.
💻 Visit me at Chaotic Compass.
📱 Follow along on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
✉️ DM me or drop your chaos stories—I’d love to share a laugh with you!

Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share it with a friend! Your support keeps Chaotic Compass going! 💙

Hashtags: #ChaoticCompass #PodcastLife #MomLife #SoloParenting #ComparisonTrap #MindsetShift #SelfGrowth #AuthenticLiving #ImposterSyndrome #ParentingWins #FindingBalance #RealTalk #MentalHealthMatters #PodcastCommunity

Episode 95: Fighting Fair – Navigating Conflict Without Chaos 🎙️

Description:
Conflict is inevitable in any relationship, but how do you fight fair? In this episode of Chaotic Compass, Stefanie gets real about the struggles of communication, emotional triggers, and how misunderstandings can spiral into chaos. From personal challenges with her husband Ryan to learning how to express needs without resentment, she explores how to navigate love and arguments without losing yourself in the process.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Why healthy conflict is crucial in relationships
✅ How different communication styles impact arguments
✅ The role of love languages in resolving disagreements
✅ Strategies for keeping emotional balance during conflict
✅ How to communicate needs without feeling guilty

Mentioned in this Episode:
💬 The struggles of feeling unheard and unseen in relationships
📆 Transitioning from a physical family calendar to Google Calendar for better organization
🧘‍♀️ The importance of self-care and personal outlets in maintaining relationship balance
🍏 Blake’s Hard Cider – Stefanie’s drink of the episode

Let’s Connect!

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform.
💻 Visit me at Chaotic Compass.
📱 Follow along on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
✉️ DM me or drop your chaos stories—I’d love to share a laugh with you!

Don’t Forget
If you loved this episode, share it with a friend who hates the cold, loves cider, or has strong feelings about TikTok! And leave a review—it helps the chaos continue!

Relationships #Communication #Marriage #FightingFair #LoveLanguages #ChaoticCompass

🎙️ 94. Chaotic Couples Episode: Navigating Our Life

In this kid-free episode of Chaotic Compass, Ryan and I sit down with a few drinks and dive into the chaos of our life together. We start with a taste test of fancy tonic waters (because why not?) and somehow end up reminiscing about some of our most chaotic moments—like that time our car broke down in the middle of a swamp with a boat in tow. 🚗💨🎣

But beyond the mishaps, we get real about what we’ve learned from each other in our relationship. From technology lessons (yes, Ryan finally ditched his Blackberry) to parenting in a blended family and figuring out how to actually fight fair, this episode is full of laughs, lessons, and a little bit of marital roasting.

Plus, we’re bringing back the habit of focusing on small wins instead of just venting about the chaos—because let’s be real, life is wild, but there’s always something good to celebrate.

Tune in for:
✔️ A (hilarious) tonic water taste test
✔️ Our most memorable chaotic moments—including breakdowns (both mechanical & emotional)
✔️ Lessons learned in love, parenting, and patience (or lack thereof)
✔️ Why the opposite of love isn’t hate—it’s indifference
✔️ A reminder to find the good in the chaos

Pour yourself a drink and join us for some unfiltered, real-life relationship talk. Cheers! 🥂

Let’s Connect!

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform.
💻 Visit me at Chaotic Compass.
📱 Follow along on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
✉️ DM me or drop your chaos stories—I’d love to share a laugh with you!

Don’t Forget
If you loved this episode, share it with a friend who hates the cold, loves cider, or has strong feelings about TikTok! And leave a review—it helps the chaos continue!

MarriageChaos #BlendedFamily #PodcastLife #RelationshipTalk #FightingFair #LifeLessons #ParentingStruggles #TonicTasteTest #ChaoticCompass

🎙️ Episode 93. Cold Chaos, Cider, and TikTok Troubles: Navigating 2025 SO FAR!

Episode Summary
Welcome back to Chaotic Compass! In this episode, Stefanie dives into the chaos of winter, fires up her microphone to review a new cider, and discusses the wild dynamics of January 2025. From freezing temperatures to TikTok controversies and a heartfelt moment about fire prevention, this episode blends lighthearted humor with real-life seriousness.

What You'll Hear in This Episode

🥶 Winter Woes: Stefanie battles sub-freezing temperatures, snow chaos in the South, and recalls her childhood snow "fashion."

🍎 Cider Spotlight: A review of North Country Hard Cider's "Honey Badger"—find out if it’s worth a sip.

🔥 Fire Safety Anecdotes: Stefanie’s Pop-Tart toaster story and tips on fire awareness for families.

🏠 Mother Nature Mayhem: Thoughts on California wildfires, relief efforts, and how to help.

📱 TikTok on Trial: Stefanie’s take on Congress’s approach to banning TikTok and its impact on creators and businesses.

🎤 Throwbacks & Nostalgia: From baggy jeans to learning tech with your mom—Stefanie compares generational gaps to Congress's understanding of tech.

Featured Cider

North Country Hard Cider: "Honey Badger"

Based in Dover, New Hampshire. Check them out for more unique cider flavors!

Resources Mentioned

North Country Hard Cider (Add their link to your show notes!)

Fire safety resources from the American Red Cross.

TikTok ban developments—check out articles for the latest updates.

Action Items for Listeners

🍏 What’s your favorite winter cider? DM me on Instagram with your recommendations!

🔥 Share your funniest childhood fire-safety fail—bonus points if it involves Pop-Tarts!

📱 Are you affected by the TikTok ban? Let’s discuss!

Let’s Connect!

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform.
💻 Visit me at Chaotic Compass.
📱 Follow along on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
✉️ DM me or drop your chaos stories—I’d love to share a laugh with you!

Don’t Forget
If you loved this episode, share it with a friend who hates the cold, loves cider, or has strong feelings about TikTok! And leave a review—it helps the chaos continue

🎙️ Episode 92. Snow, Sickness, and Surviving Solo Parenting: Navigating this Week's Chaos

Episode Summary
Hey there, it’s Stefanie! Buckle up, because this week I’m spilling all the tea about the absolute chaos of my life lately. From surviving the post-holiday stomach bug apocalypse (spoiler alert: we made it!) to sneaking away for a rare kid-free weekend, and then getting snowed in with friends, this episode has it all. Oh, and did I mention solo parenting while trying not to burn the house down? Yeah, it’s been a week. Grab your drink of choice and get ready to laugh, cringe, and maybe even feel a little better about your own life.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

Norovirus: The Holiday Hangover Nobody Wanted
Just when we thought we’d escaped the holiday madness, the stomach bug came for us. It started with my mother-in-law and then struck poor Liam just in time for New Year’s. Nothing says “Happy New Year” like cleaning up puke and praying you’re not next.

Weekend Getaway to Culpeper, VA
My husband and I finally ditched the kids for a weekend! Culpeper was a dream—breweries, cideries, and even a retro arcade where I could relive my Street Fighter glory days. Shoutout to Old Trade Cidery for their epic flights of cider. And Throwback Arcade? You’re my new happy place.

Snowstorm Shenanigans
We got trapped by snow while visiting friends outside Richmond, turning a casual hangout into an overnight adventure. Turns out, snowstorms have a way of derailing your plans and school schedules, but hey, we made the best of it with good wine and great company.

Solo Parenting: Send Coffee (and Cider)
With my husband off on a work trip, I had to manage all the things. Early-morning theater drop-offs, kid-wrangling, and even feeding his fish (which I’m pretty sure hates me). Let’s just say, I’ve never been more ready for Kylie to get her driver’s license.

Shoutouts from the Chaos

Old Trade Cidery: Second only to my one true cider love, Sly Clyde. 💻Wesbite here

Throwback Arcade in Culpeper: Unlimited free-play pinball and retro games—yes, please! 💻Website here

Culpeper’s Main Street: Y’all are killing it with the cute shops and small business vibes.

Coxy, Cute Farmhouse Airbnb - Link here

Let’s Connect!

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform.
💻 Visit me at Chaotic Compass.
📱 Follow along on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
✉️ DM me or drop your chaos stories—I’d love to share a laugh with you!

Challenge for My Listeners
Got a crazy story to share? Message me, and you might just inspire a future episode!

Before You Go
If you laughed, nodded along, or just feel a little better about your life after listening, hit subscribe and leave a review. Share this chaos with your friends and family—you know they need it too. Thanks for keeping me caffeinated and motivated, y’all!

Episode 91. Chaos Before the Storm: Navigating the Holiday Mayhem

Host: Stefanie Wainwright

The holidays are here, and they’re bringing all the chaos! From anxiety-inducing chorus concerts to Target shopping mayhem, and even a heated family debate over Santa’s funding, this episode is packed with stories that will make you laugh, cringe, and nod in solidarity.

In This Episode

🎵 Chorus Concert Chaos: No seats, overcrowded rooms, and a short daughter you can’t see—navigating a fifth-grade chorus concert turns into a test of patience and endurance.

🎯 Target Trouble: Stefanie recounts her adventures in pre-Christmas shopping madness, including losing her husband repeatedly, a near cart theft, and hiding in the men's shampoo aisle to escape the chaos.

🎅 Santa's Funding Debate: A lighthearted yet intense discussion among the kids about how Santa finances his operation leads to an unexpected twist—getting the waitress involved!

📸 Family Photo Fiasco: Stefanie shares the drama behind capturing the perfect family photo when her almost-14-year-old stepson refuses to smile.

Takeaways:

Managing expectations during the holidays can help preserve your sanity.

Sometimes, you just have to laugh through the chaos—because what else can you do?.

Let’s Connect!

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform.
💻 Visit me at Chaotic Compass.
📱 Follow along on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
✉️ DM me or drop your chaos stories—I’d love to share a laugh with you!

Episode 90: Surviving Midlife Chaos – Family, Work, and Finding Humor in the Mess

Hey there, it’s Stefanie from Chaotic Compass! This is a big one—Episode 90! 🎉 I’m talking about the beautiful disaster that is midlife chaos. From raising four kids in a blended family to juggling a job, businesses, and everything in between, my life is a constant whirlwind of “what the heck just happened?” moments.

In this episode, I dive into the nitty-gritty of what midlife chaos looks like for me and how I’m finding ways to laugh through the madness. If you’ve ever struggled with the mental load of parenting, battled the chaos of family photo day, or just felt done with it all, you’ll want to stick around.

Here’s What I’m Chatting About:

🎉 Celebrating Episode 90 and Turning 39: A milestone podcast episode and birthday reflections (nope, not 40 yet!).
📸 Family Photo Drama: Trying to coordinate schedules for four kids, three parents, and a photographer while everyone showers on time.
🍗 Thanksgiving Chaos: Hosting 14 people, sneaking in store-bought sides, and surviving the holiday with laughter (and maybe some vodka).
👩‍👧‍👦 Parenting Wins: My boys took showers without being told! Small victories in a world of chaos.
📆 Midlife Goals vs. Survival Mode: Why living day-to-day keeps me from achieving those big dreams—and how I’m working to change that.
💆‍♀️ Self-Care Lessons: Why I’m learning to prioritize myself and embrace imperfections (even when the shoes on the stairs drive me insane).

What I’m Loving Right Now:

✨ “Stop saying sorry. Do better.”
✨ “Midlife chaos looks different for everyone, but the chaos is always temporary.”
✨ “Current me isn’t serving future me, and it’s time to fix that.”

Let’s Connect!

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform.
💻 Visit me at Chaotic Compass.
📱 Follow along on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
✉️ DM me or drop your chaos stories—I’d love to share a laugh with you!

Host: Stefanie Wainwright

Episode Summary:
Stefanie’s back after a six-month hiatus, and it’s been a wild ride! In this episode, she catches up with listeners, sharing stories from her hectic summer, life as an overworked mom and entrepreneur, and even some self-reflection. From chaotic family moments to epic concerts, vacation adventures, and personal milestones, Stefanie spills all the tea while sipping on her go-to summer cocktail.

What to Expect:

Where has Stefanie been? She explains the whirlwind of managing multiple businesses (fishing charters, marine repair), juggling a full-time job as a business analyst, and raising four active kids.

Family Life: Stefanie details life with her kids, from theater performances to soccer games, and the chaos that comes with keeping up with their busy schedules. She also shares a funny story about a birthday celebration with her two kids, Kylie and Liam.

Boating Adventures: A bit of fun on the water with her husband Ryan, including a spontaneous sunrise boat ride that had her appreciating life in a new way.

Concerts & Day Drinking: Stefanie recounts concert trips with her daughter Kylie (Leve, Conan Gray) and some wild day drinking adventures with friends—no shame, just fun.

Milestones & Reflections: Stefanie opens up about her 5-year wedding anniversary and a few lessons learned along the way. Plus, she reflects on getting older and the surprise of finding her first gray hair.

Knee Surgery: Stefanie finally had knee surgery after years of putting it off, and she shares the recovery process, including the unexpected discoveries during her operation.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Chaotic Compass Website:chaoticcompass.com

Music Bingo at Sly Clyde Ciderworks (Phoebus, VA)

Conan Gray – A concert experience in Raleigh, NC

Sly Clyde Ciderworks – Local spot in Hampton, VA for music bingo lovers

Red Staple Duo – Local band that Stefanie’s family loves to support

Shameless Plug:
Stefanie encourages listeners to share their questions and stories through her website or social media. DM her on Instagram or TikTok (even if she’s still figuring out TikTok) or reach out via Facebook.

Closing Thoughts: Stefanie’s journey over the last six months has been a chaotic balancing act of work, family, and personal growth. But through it all, she’s learned to embrace the moments, even when they’re messy. Tune in for more real talk, laughs, and stories from Stefanie as she navigates life’s beautiful, chaotic compass.

Don’t Miss Next Week!
Stefanie promises to be back more regularly as life slows down (or ramps up—who knows?). Make sure to subscribe and stay tuned for more episodes!

Connect with Stefanie:

Instagram: @chaoticcompass

TikTok: @chaoticcompass (if you can figure it out with her)

YouTube: Chaotic Compass Podcast

Facebook: Chaotic Compass Podcast for the old-school crowd!

The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

In today’s episode, it’s the monthly recap. Why are ya’ll so obsessed with these episodes? I’m here for it just freaking weird. We talk about me traveling multiple times solo recently. I tell you about our oldest kids’ musicals (high school musical: the musical: the series lol). And I also talk about new words kids are saying. I mean what the hell is a skibidy toilet anyways guys? Let’s go!

For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here.

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The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

In today’s episode, it’s the whole fam! Yes all 6 of us sit down. We ask random questions, reminisce about our past times as a family and try our best to not talk over each other. Editing this episode took me FOREVER. But we have lots of laughs and it gives you a glimpse in what our life looks like on a regular basis. It’s chaos, you guys! Let’s go!

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The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

In today’s episode, I talk about mental load. What the heck is that? I discuss what it looks like in my life. I also give ways to work through it with your partner or someone you may be trying to delegate some of your tasks to. Let’s dive in!

For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here.

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The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

In today’s episode, I talk about SELF-CARE!! Self-care is so important now more than ever. With all the craziness going on in the world, pouring into yourself so you can pour into others is necessary. Today I discuss different ideas for self-care. Some of them I have already been doing and others I am struggling with. Let’s dive in!

Here’s the link for more self-care ideas :

https://www.hingehealth.com/resources/articles/filling-your-cup-the-importance-of-self-care/

For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here.

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The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

For some reason, y’all just love it when I recap my months. These episodes where I recap the last 30 days are some of my top listened-to episodes. So thanks - but that’s effing weird. To celebrate your weirdness, here is another monthly recap. I talk about being a citizen of Tinkle Town, my 10-year anniversary (not what you think), my new job, being locked out of my own home, and my daughter forming her own gang in 4th grade. Let’s dive in!

Check out Roxie Nafousi website here to get more info on where you can get her book!

For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here.

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The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

We are talking about the last 3 steps of the 7 step process for manifestation! I am so passionate about this topic and wanted to break it down for you a little more.

Check out Roxie Nafousi website here to get more info on where you can get her book!

For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here.

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The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

It's 2024 y'all! Are you setting goals for 2024? I always set goals for the new year. If you aren't aiming at something, how do you know if you are making any real progress? In today's episode, I dive into the mindset needed to set new goals and actually achieve them. I talk about the different kinds of mindsets - fixed mindset, victim mindset, and growth mindset. Let's dive in! Here is the link for New Bern Candle and Soap Company's website (https://www.newberncandleandsoap.com/). I love their scent, Outbanks.

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The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

This week I recap a life update for me and the family. I started a new job plus still running things with the business. Things are even more chaotic. I dive into life and how I am navigating. Let's go!

For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here.

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The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

In today's episode I navigate through what the heck manifesting actually is. How do you even manifest? Well, you are manifesting all the time whether you want to or not. You have to start with gratitude. If you aren't thankful and grateful for what you have, how will you be even thankful/grateful for something in the future? Once you start with gratitude, then we move onto what we want. You have to know exactly what you want and ask for you to be able to manifest you guys! It's not rocket science - let's dive in!

For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here.

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The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

So my audio isn't the best in this - I'm working through my new setup so bear with me. Instead of rerecording the whole thing, I'm just going to send it out there into the awesome interwebs. Today I talk about mental load. It seems to be a new catchphrase for all the shit on our brains that we deal with on a daily basis. Dive into it with me! Let's Go! The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here.

Thanks for the love!

The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here.

Thanks for the love!

The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

Links to websites where I got most of my info.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/10/28/fact-check-9-things-women-couldnt-do-1971-mostly-right/3677101001/

https://www.oneadvisorypartners.com/blog/the-history-of-women-and-money-in-the-united-states-in-honor-of-womens-history-month?format=amp

For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here.

Thanks for the love!

The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

Today I am navigating struggles with my husband. And boy am I hot mess. I talk about tiffs, arguments, and where I am mentally (which isn’t good BTW). I talk about signs and things I am doing to fight through this. But, boy, am I tired. Also - the guy I reference in this episode is ARTHUR BROOKS with his book about proven tactics to get happier. Sorry I couldn’t remember his name when I was recording.

For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here.

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The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here.

Thanks for the love!

The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here.

Thanks for the love!

The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here.

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Today’s episode I talk about reiki. I discuss my experience with a local reiki master and my session with her. I discuss how to help get you on the right path with higher vibrations (and what they heck that even means). And good ol’ manifestation - how you many not realize you are already manifesting (good or bad) Let’s dive in.

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Today’s episode I talk about loosing some friends. It something I have struggled with over the past year or so. I did some research on the internet and found there are 5 common reasons you loose friends as an adult. I also talk about 2 different instances I have lost friends over the last year. Let’s dive in.

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Today’s episode I talk about some things from my childhood - I label them as childhood trauma because of how it has lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms. I talk about how trying to fix the fridge was a huge trigger for me. I also dive into a reel I saw on Facebook from “The Yoga Couple” and some of their book “The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness”. Let’s go!

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Today’s episode I take a hot minute to dive deeper into how Ryan I started. I talk about my mindset when l was at my worst. And why you should let people see you at your worst. It’s how I believe that Ryan and I have been together for as long as we have.

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Today’s episode I talk vulnerability. Such a touchy subject especially with my husband and I as of recently. I talk about how the subject came about. Also talk about Brene Brown and her TED talk on the subject. Brene had 4 things you can do in order to become more courageous. But first, you have to be more vulnerable. I also try a new cider from Back Bay Brewhouse from right here in Norfolk, VA.

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Today’s episode I talk about what the heck I have been up to for the past few weeks. I talk about all the tea - isn’t that what you cool cats are saying nowadays. I talk about a couple of moments that surprised me over the last week where I actually have been pretty mature with the situations. I talk about each of them and how I handled them. Hopefully you can gain some perspective too. Let’s go!

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Today’s episode I talk about my adult like moments this past week. The common questions with three different events was WHO LEFT ME IN CHARGE?! I navigate a few events from this week of how I handle each situation like a grown ass adult. Do I want to do this any more? Hell no. I would like to unsubscribe from adulting please. Someone please tell me how to unsubscribe!

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Today’s episode I talk about why I believe I am the bitch of the bus. Yea that’s right - the bus’ bitch. Oh, you didn’t know that was even a thing? Neither did I, until now. I dive it how I am navigating our hectic life right now. What was the arguments this weekend between my husband and I? And I try the new Imperial Bold Rock. Let’s go!

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Today’s episode I talk about internet trolls! What are they? Why do the trolls troll? What makes them they way they are? How am I navigating through it? Let’s dive it!

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Today’s episode I talk about imposter syndrome! What is it? Who gets it? And most importantly how to navigate it. Some examples of imposter syndrome in my life and how it creeps in. Let’s go!

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Today’s episode I talk about my husband. WHY DO GUYS ALWAYS TRY TO FIX IT?! We talk about the psychology behind it. Even reference Steve Harvey and his book “Act Like A Lady but Think Like A Man”. Also sippin’ on some good ol’ Tito’s because I need summer to hurry up so I can complain about that too. Let’s go!

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Today’s episode I dive into the difference of self comparison and self compassion. It all start with a little tiff my husband and I had the other morning about how he wasn’t being gentle with himself because he hit the snooze alarm a few too many times. I talk about the definition of self compassion and what they may look like in your life. Let’s go!

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Today’s episode I have a guest! I sit down with The Nashville Nights band lead vocalist and lead guitarist, Steve Anthony and Curtis Brady. I talk with them how they formed their band, the ups and downs and what they are hoping to achieve. It was truly an honor and I’m so excited to sit down with these guys. Let’s go!

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Today’s episode I take a hot minute to dive deeper into how Ryan I started. I talk about my mindset when l was at my worst. And why you should let people see you at your worst. It’s how I believe that Ryan and I have been together for as long as we have.

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Today’s episode I am asking the age old questions “Why I am not further along?” I dive into how much I hate this question. I talk about how far I have come over the last 2 decades. Also dive into the feelings I have toward societal norms. I also try out a new drink I found from Tarnished Truth Distillery here in Virginia Beach. I try their take on an Orange Crush. Let’s go!

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Today’s episode I take a hot minute to dive deeper into mental health and breakdowns. I talk about my latest mental breakdowns and the divine findings of Elise Myer’s “Scheduling Mental Breakdowns Into My Day”! Let’s dive in!

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Today’s episode I am asking “AM I THE ASSHOLE?” Seriously, AITA in the case of wanting to know why these kids are getting breakfast and lunch at my house everyday? Am I a soup kitchen now? I need to know! I also try Blake’s Hard Cider’s Peach Party. It’s super yummy and makes me want warmer weather now. Let’s go!

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Today’s episode I take a hot minute to dive deeper into why we do date nights. We have a few DM’s come across asking why we do date nights if it causes so much stress. Great questions! Let’s dive in!

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Today’s episode I talk about PEOPLE PLEASING! I talk about where my people pleasing stemmed from. I start the episode early with a drink because there is a lot of unpacking to do. Today I try 1911 Black Cherry and let me tell you, it’s definitely a good one. I picked it up from my friends over at Earlybird’s Bottle Shop. I also dive into what “leaf blowing the attic” means. Also discuss how I told my husband I am needing more time for self care. Plus what the difference is between self care and selfishness. Lots to unload in today’s episode. Let’s go!

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Today’s episode is something new I am trying out. In addition to my weekly episodes, I am adding in a quick, short and sweet episode each week called “Sippin’ N Bitchin’ Minute. This week’s topic is about New Year’s Resolutions and why I don’t do them.

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Today’s episode is Ryan and I continue talking about date night. This is part 2. If you haven’t listened to part 1 where we talk about date nights are important, definitely recommend going back to last week’s episode and starting there. This week we dive into why knowing your love language and knowing your partner’s is important in planning date night. We also dive into some date nights on a budget and some date nights that are out of the box. We also try some new beverages. Ryan tries Nansemond Brewing’s BEEnut Butter Nut Brown Ale. I try another Sly Clyde cider, Vitamin Sea. Let’s go!

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oday’s episode is Ryan and I talking about date night. Yes, Ryan is back! We talk about why date nights are important, what our first date night was, some of our favorite date nights and hopefully help you find inspiration for date nights of your own. Here is the link for why date nights are important. Also here is the link for Play-A-Round, one of our go to places for date nights.

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Today’s episode is another episode of me bitchin’ n’ sippin’. Today, we are talking about am I the asshole, communication (or lack thereof), how much I hate winter and navigating another child getting covid. Find out which one. Let’s go!

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Today’s episode isn’t as upbeat as normal. Today, we are talking about grief. Different types of grief, navigating through grief and stages of grief. I keep it together for the most part. If you are looking for someone to relate to with the grief you may be feeling, I’m here for you. Here is the website I reference in the episode as well.

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Bitchin’ and Sippin’ Y’all! Talking about my huband’s inabilities. Yes I could make a whole series out of these things but this isn’t a roast my husband hour. Come join me as we talk about some of the crazy things my husband has a hell of a hard time with. And how I have a hard time with him. Let’s Go!

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Bitchin’ and Sippin’ Y’all! Talking about things I thought as a kid would have been a bigger deal when I became an adult. Also talking about thing I should have cared more about as a kid. Let’s go!

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Bitchin’ and Sippin’ Y’all! Talking about what had gone on in the last month. Birthday's, anniversaries, cideries, and FIREHOSE PANTS! We went to Old Mountain Tavern in Marlinton, WV, Old Hill Cidery & Showalter Orchard in Timberville, VA. Check them out! Let’s go!

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Today talk about fear of failure. Why are we fearful of failure? How do I overcome it? Also I try Superstition Cider’s Blueberry Spaceship Box from Earlybird’s Bottle Shop. Let’s go!

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Today I navigating not having a role model. I have a lot of people I don’t want to be. I also found this (Things People Don’t Realize You Do Because You Didn’t Grow Up With Strong Role Models). I also talk about how to find what you are looking for in a role model. Let’s Go!

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I’m not even going to do an into. This momma is bitchin’ AGAIN! And not in a good way.

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I’m not even going to do an into. It’s the first week of school and this momma is bitchin’. And not in a good way.

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Today I talk about what “waiting for the other show to fall means”. Why is my brain this way? How do I stop letting work steal my joy? Does negative energy bread negative energy? How do I handle negative energy? And most importantly we talk about how to navigate the other shoe falling mentality?

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Today I talk about navigating real questions from customers I interact with on a daily basis. Been writing these down from this season and the comedy value is just great. Also, I try a “Kinky Cocktail” today on the segment of This Is Why I Drink - all I have to say is DONT DO IT.

Not going to go into a lot of details of what I have in store for you today - so tune it.

Disclosure - my audio quality is not the best due to me unplugging my mic a few minutes into recording. So long story short, I pull the audio off of the video I recorded. Took me forever, but here it is

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Today I talk about navigating negative opinions. It may not be the best way but it’s how I deal.

First off, I talk about how my sister recently was dealing with some very negative opinions and it spawned the idea for today’s topic. This podcast, starting off, if I had listened to people and their negative opinions, I probably wouldn’t have done it. I actually did for a little while, which is why it took a while to get it started. But you can’t compare yourself when you are first starting out to someone that has been in it for years. And that’s exactly what I was doing.

Mothers. Yeah, some mothers are super opinionated. Mine is for sure. My mother had mentioned something about me not working in my business anymore because it didn’t seem worth the trouble. She just sees the struggles and the arguments and the frustration. She really has no clue what I want because she’s never taken the time to ask. She’s also never owned a business. She has just worked for other people.

Another example – you want to be a runner. You want to do a marathon. And your mother-in-law, your mother or whoever, who has never run a day in their lives, tells you running is bad for your knees. If someone has been running their whole lives and tries to give you tips and trick, listen to them.

Tonight I try something different from my corner market, High Noon SunSips- Mango flavor.

Also, listen for some tips on how to deal with opinions.

Today we talk about trending topics from trend.google.com. We start off with Kevin Durant…. Yall I have no fucking clue. He’s basketball-IDK. I don’t know anything about that guy but I know ciders. Sly Clyde tonight – Rouge Wave!

NEVERMIND-I don’t know anything about cider. This cider was a collaboration between coffee and cider. What the what. It’s good but I’m not sure if it’s me. But check it out.

Talk about a couple of other guys I don’t know, Sonny Barger and Fernado del Solar. I have no clue-hence the name of this episode.

Let’s talk about Realtor Websites. What is up with the real estate market?!? Let’s talk about how it’s pure shit and I’m sorry for anyone who is trying to find a home to buy or rent right now.

What about Stranger Things? My daughter is super into it. I am not. I needed to go back to Season 3 since it’s been so dang long since they dropped a season. And screw your spoiler alerts. Stop posting them!

UKRAINE!! May the odds be ever in your favor. Ukraine yall. Screw Russia. They just woke up one morning and chose violence. What the fuck is going on over there?

Supreme court bullshit, inflation bullshit, red vs. blue bullshit (I’m purple), gun laws, healthy coping mechanisms, mental health crisis. I talk about it all in this episode. Buckle up and come listen to me sip and bitch.

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Kylie and Liam are here and they are with me reading the bad comments on reviews of businesses. SHOUT OUT TO OUR LOCAL GUS’ We went to read their reviews but they are only on Yelp and Kylie can’t access Yelp on her phone.

KROGER- One guy was lost in the Kroger. Peggy couldn’t get a vaccine. All the spelling errors. Post pandemic struggles. Liam thinks everyone is looking for more boujee stores and made they have to settle for this. People are mad that they couldn’t get fresh fish from Kroger and he could smell it on the way home.

CHICK-FIL-A - * HOLD UP DO NOT DISRESPECT GOD’S CHICKEN*** Lady was mad about black nail polish on an employee at the front counter. I set the record straight regarding policy because I worked there…… 20 years ago.

GOODWILL – It’s a donation center yall. It’s a thrift store. Not sure why people are expecting more. But these comments boil down to overpriced items and rude staff. Eye roll

T-T-T-T-TARGET – Let’s go! The kids and I were hoping we would get this one. But did we expect what we ended up reading…. Never! Pick up order Karen’s are at it again. PICK UP THE *BLANK PHONE…. This was a literal review. And somehow, someone helped put out a fire and was mad they didn’t get recognition, so the made a review and WE ARE HERE FOR IT.

I get into it all with my kids, come join in yall!

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Welcome to the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, I talk about the difference of now vs. then. Blowing on your video games, dial up, books of CDs, downloading things, floppy discs, todays fashion vs. then. We talk about it. I have my husband here talking about now in contrast to then. How I grew up, how my husband grew up and how our kids are growing up. Oh, and throw in some Johnny Depp.

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Welcome to the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, I talk about where the heck I have been for weeks, how I am a hot mess on a daily basis, and the random things we have been doing. Shout out to all the dad’s out there for Father’s Day coming up on Sunday - however that looks for you and your family. My awesome smoothie I managed to pull together (yes, it’s alcoholic). Let’s dive it guys!

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Welcome to the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, I talk about getting my oil change. Yeah - it should have been the most boring subject ever, but no. I attract the un-lame. I go to get my oil change and the challenges I am face with just a simple task. How the dealership lost my car. How I turn into a Karen. Yes, me. A Karen. “Let me speak to your manager!” How short staffing and lack of communication is affecting every aspect of today society. Lets dive it you guys!

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Welcome to the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, it’s Cinco De Mayo y’all! Drinking Devil’s Backbone’s Lime Margarita tonight. Also HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to y’all and yours (however it looks). Getting into UTERUS RIGHTS! This gets me fired up! Talk about how the Supreme Court might overturn Roe V. Wade. In 1973, for y’all that don’t know, I go into what Roe V. Wade is – Shout out to Wikipedia. 1992 – Planned Parenthood Vs. Casey – they still sided with “Roe” but changed the third trimester standards. But here we are in 2022 with Dobbs Vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization still talking about the same crap! I talk about it all! Let’s go!

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Welcome to the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, I I talk about getting a new microphone…… yay RODE. Spring break is over and it is just me today recapping April. I talk about my step sons all state chorus fiasco. Four kids to another town plus Ryan got a TICKET! Also I talk about getting dinner in a small down with a party of 9, that’s fun. Literally not a thing. So the fast food craziness that ensued after-So amazing. Then there is the Richmond Fiasco. This episode should just be called fiasco because it such a fun word. Parking and puking in Richmond. Yea…like Bruno-we don’t talk about it, but I do…talk about it. We all have stuff we aren’t proud of. Then I talk about our weekend with the kids at the “Pirates Invade Yorktown Festival”. Kids had “Costumes” to wear except for Liam, he was not down with it. And then last, I discuss the amazingness we call owning a wooden boat charter. Especially with the United States Coast Guard inspections annually. They just add a level of fun that no one can put a label on.

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Welcome to the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, Kylie and Liam take over to talk about more kids games that are super popular right now but don’t make much sense to me. My daughter recently listened to my episode about annoying kids games and her and her brother decided to give me a few more things to rant about for part two, so they decided to do their own episode over spring break last week (sorry we were absent because of the crazy week).

In this episode, I’ll walk you through some more kids games that absolutely annoy me these days including Among Us, Gorilla Tag, and of course, everything else that comes with virtual reality (don’t throw up). Besides this, they also talk about the silly, crazy shows that they love including Miraculous, Amphibia, and The Ghost and Molly McGee. Or in Liam’s case, totally trigger worthy. My kids are also obsessed with Encanto and rate all the songs from the show.

Last but not least, they talk about some of the shows that I loved while growing up including Family Matters, Full House, and Hanging with Mr. Cooper. THEY HAD TO GOOGLE WHAT FAMILY MATTERS WAS!!! Hello! STEVE URKEL! Keep listening to hear more, including SPOILER ALERTS for Camp Cretaceous and don’t forget to leave a comment on my Facebook, Instagram, or on my website to let me know what you loved as a kid. Let’s navigate the chaos together.

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Welcome to the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, I am back to talk about more kids games that are super popular right now but don’t make much sense to me. My daughter recently listened to my episode about annoying kids games and her and her brother decided to give me a few more things to rant about for part two, so let’s get to it.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through some more kids games that absolutely annoy me these days including Among Us, Gorilla Tag, and of course, everything else that comes with virtual reality. Besides this, I’ll also talk about the silly, crazy shows that my children love including Miraculous, Amphibia, and The Ghost and Molly McGee. My kids are also obsessed with Encanto but don’t worry, I won’t complain about that one because I too could sing about Bruno all day, every day.

Last but not least, I’ll share some of the shows that I loved while growing up including Family Matters, Full House, and Hanging with Mr. Cooper. Keep listening to hear more, including what posters were taped to my wall when I was a kid and don’t forget to leave a comment on my Facebook, Instagram, or on my website to let me know what you loved as a kid. Let’s navigate the chaos together.

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The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

Welcome back to the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, I’m here to talk about signs that there may be issues in your relationship. As a disclaimer, I would like to say that these signs are things I have seen and experienced in my past relationships. This does not in any way mean you and your significant other are in the same boat if you are seeing similar signs. It’s important to remember that everyone’s relationship is different.

In this episode, I’ll open up about being cheated on by my second husband, the red flags I saw in that relationship, and how bringing up those red flags often got turned around on me. I realized that I had two options and those were to either try to move forward in our marriage for our son or cut ties completely. I’ll let you in on what path I ultimately chose and why.

Besides this, I’ll also talk about what went down in my first marriage, including financial distrust, and how that has played a role in my current marriage. Keep listening to hear more and don’t forget to leave a comment on my Facebook, Instagram, or on my website to let me know if you’ve been through something similar. If you’re struggling, please know that I understand and I’m here for you. Let’s navigate the chaos together.

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The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

Welcome back to the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, I talk about my weekend and how I can not play pool. We also discuss why my husband left me at a bar and how I almost died SEVERAL times this weekend.

That’s why, in this episode, I’m drinking to “S*it Happens”. My reasons why I’m drinking today. I’m drinking the new release from Artifact, “By No Other Name”. Check them out here. Keep listening to hear my rant and don’t forget to leave a comment on my Facebook, Instagram, or on my website to let me know if you are feeling the same way and if you have any podcast recommendations. Let’s navigate the chaos together!

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The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

Welcome back to the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, I’m here to simply rant about my chaotic life and I’m hoping that there are some of you out there who can relate. From making sure my kids are organized to business meetings and family drama, I’ve been struggling lately and I’m really just trying my best to keep it together. It seems as though everything is eating at my last nerve these days and perhaps it’s because there are many instances in which I don’t feel seen or heard.

That’s why, in this episode, I’m sharing with you some of the things that have kept me on the go and honestly, quite stressed. This includes helping my sister with her broken-down car, ensuring my kids have what they need for school, and of course doing everything I need to do for our businesses. So these are the reasons why I’m drinking today. I’m drinking the new release from Sly Clyde, Apricot Honey. Keep listening to hear my rant and don’t forget to leave a comment on my Facebook, Instagram, or on my website to let me know if you are feeling the same way and if you have any podcast recommendations. Let’s navigate the chaos together!

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The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

Welcome back to the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, I am here to rant about all the annoying games that kids play these days. From Minecraft to Roblox to FNF, things have certainly changed since I was growing up. While I’m sure my kids would not be too happy to hear me complain about their favorite games, I’m left wondering what ever happened to just playing outside with your friends.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through the kids games that absolutely annoy me today and the old-school games that I loved while growing up including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the original Grand Theft Auto, and more. Besides this, I’ll also let you in on some of the modern slang that just does not make sense to me these days. Keep listening to hear my rant and don’t forget to leave a comment on my Facebook, Instagram, or on my website to let me know what game annoys you the most. Let’s navigate the chaos together!

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The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

Welcome back to the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, I’m here to talk about how the pandemic has affected not only my mental health, but so many others’. After listening to a segment on NPR about PTSD and the pandemic, I’ve come to realize just how much of a toll all of this has taken on me. From increased anxiety and irritability to difficulty controlling emotions and more, I’m here to let you know that if you are feeling any of these things, you are certainly not alone.

In this episode, I’ll discuss how the pandemic is making me feel, how I’m dealing with working from home during the pandemic, and how I’ve dealt with my kids being home while I’m working. Besides this, I’ll share with you how I’ve felt alone, unheard, and unseen in the last little while and how that has led to some arguments in my marriage. How do you deal with it all, you ask? Well, I’ll let you in on some of the things I’ve done to help myself cope. Keep listening to hear more and as always, let’s navigate the chaos together.

Another shout out to my awesome friends at Early Bird Bottle Shop for hooking me up with some Schilling Hard Cider!

For more information on the PTSD symptoms I mentioned, click here.

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The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

Welcome back to the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, I am excited to have my husband Ryan back on the show to crack open a can of Four Loko Peach and talk about how our relationship first blossomed. From working together to building a friendship and eventually discovering our similarities, we’ll let you in on why timing was everything when it came to our romantic relationship. Besides this, we’ll also talk a bit about how we came to own two businesses, how we came up with the names of these businesses, and how we discovered our niche. Last but not least, we’ll share a bit about how we conquered the self-doubt that came with starting our own businesses, starting a podcast, and even getting into a relationship with one another.

There are a thousand reasons why you can’t or shouldn’t do something but it’s important to remember that if you can impact at least one person with what you’re doing, it’s so worth it. While the negativity and anxiety can easily take over, I’m here to remind you to focus on what your gut is telling you to do, to be confident in yourself, and to do what’s best for you. So, as always, let’s navigate the chaos together.

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Welcome back to the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, I am excited to be celebrating my two-year wedding anniversary with my husband, Ryan. While most of our marriage has been navigating COVID-19 and lockdown, I’ve learned so much about myself and my husband over the past few years and I’m so proud of how far we’ve come. Of course there have been some ups and downs along the way but I know that I will fight for the things I care about and I will do what it takes to make my marriage work.

That’s why, in this episode, I will share our unconventional proposal and wedding story with you, what we did to celebrate our two-year anniversary which includes some fun camping adventures in Greenbrier State Forest, and why this campground is significant to me and my childhood. Let’s navigate the chaos together.

The song I referenced that I could not remember for the life of me was Frankie Ballard “It all started with a beer” - you can listen to it here if you haven’t heard it.

Today I celebrate our anniversary with Downeast Ciders White Cider. Check it out here.

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Welcome back to the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, I’m sharing my experience with taking care of a kid who tested positive for COVID-19 while also sick with strep throat. My 13-year-old daughter Kylie contracted the virus last week and, as you can imagine, catering to a teen in quarantine did not come without its challenges.

In this episode, I’ll dive into the details of her symptoms and testing, how we navigated keeping Kylie in quarantine while keeping her siblings away, and the chaos that comes with working from home while nursing a sick child back to health. Besides all of this, I’ll also update you on our business and the breakdown and breakthrough moments I’ve had over the past few weeks. Let’s navigate the chaos together.

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Welcome back to the Chaotic Compass podcast! In this episode, I’ll talk about how and why I went on a job interview and the expectations I had for it. Plus we talk about the expectations for 2021 and why it was a complete let down. And of course, let’s talk about the HIGH expectations of the holiday season. Let’s navigate the chaos together.

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Welcome to the 20th episode of the Chaotic Compass podcast. This episode is dedicated to one of my best friends who has just passed. It still doesn’t feel real and there are times where I still feel like I am waiting for him to call me. So today, I am navigating grief and I am struggling with a lot right now including my faith, my mental health, and what I want to do with my life. While I am trying to see the good as I preach to you, it is very difficult right now.

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Welcome back to the Chaotic Compass podcast! In this episode, I want to talk about how we’ve all been through so much - not just with the pandemic in 2020 - but throughout our lives in general and how that has empowered me. While things haven’t always been easy, I know that I am resilient and I know that I just have to remember my why. So, I want to know what is your why? Why do you get up everyday? What are you dreaming of doing and haven’t yet? Don’t tell me all the reasons why you shouldn’t, tell me ONE reason why you SHOULD. Let’s navigate the chaos together.

Also shout out to my awesome new friends again at Early Bird Bottle Shop for hooking me up with Artifact Slow Down.

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Welcome back to the Chaotic Compass podcast! In this episode, I’ll talk about how I got attacked by a bear, my intoxicated epiphanies and poetry, and how many f**ks should be allotted each month. Besides this, I’ll share my experience at a Reiki session. Let’s navigate the chaos together.

Also, shout out to my awesome new friends at Early Bird Bottle Shop for hooking me up with Blake’s Caramel Apple Cider.

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Welcome back to the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, I am joined again by my husband, Ryan, to talk about why it's all his fault. What I mean by this is that we’ll be discussing women's oppression in today's world, why society often blames white men for a lot of it's problems, and societal norms. How can we fix the problems we see in society? How can we continue to teach respect? We’ll also taste Bold Rocks new seasonal flavor, Honey Crisp. Let’s navigate the chaos together.

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Welcome back to the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, I’ll share the crappy story of how our boat was hit, not once BUT TWICE by another boat. Besides this, I’ll discuss how I don’t look good in orange - and I’m hoping someone might get it because I’m not processing my feelings very well right now - Sly Clyde SANDBAR, and why girls say “oops.” Let’s navigate the chaos together.

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Welcome to the 15th episode of the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, I am excited to have my kids, Kylie and Liam, on the show! In this episode, we are trying out something my daughter found on TikTok and because we tried this, I am officially a cool mom. Besides this, we’ll discuss other reasons why I'm cool, why having siblings is sometimes cool, and how virtual school was mostly cool. Let’s navigate the chaos together.

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Welcome to episode 14 of the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today’s topic is a bit difficult for me because we are talking about divorce, the social shame surrounding divorce, and how it’s just not true. I’ll also share with you how I really didn’t deal with it and how I ultimately tried to commit suicide. While I going through two divorces broke me in half for quite some time, I will also cheers to how I found myself again and my future husband.

*If you or someone you love needs help, please know you/they are not alone. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Suicide is not the answer. I LOVE YOU AND YOU ARE WORTH IT!

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Welcome to episode 13 of the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, I am excited to be co-hosting the show with my husband, Ryan. We’ll be discussing the pros and cons of working with your spouse, why boundaries are necessary, and why taking a look at the foundation of your relationship is important. Besides this, we’ll talk about prenups/postnups, working through emotions, and making business vows. Yes, business vows. Let’s navigate the chaos together.

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Welcome back to the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, we are talking about the tough choices that lead to chaos no matter which way you go. In other words, poop sandwiches. Why are there so many of these situations? Have you ever felt like this before? How do we navigate these situations? Besides this, I’ll also talk about Karma needing Midol, questioning Jesus, poo-namis, and how to not smell the hydrangeas. Don’t worry, it will all make sense when you take a listen so let’s navigate the chaos together.

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Welcome to the 11th episode of the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, I’m letting you in on my five-day struggle with hives, the craziness that surrounds them, and the doctor’s response. Besides this, I’ll also let you in on my thoughts surrounding crappy insurance. Let’s navigate the chaos together.

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Welcome to the 10th episode of Chaotic Compass podcast! In this week’s episode, we are talking about all things boundaries. How do you set boundaries? What is up with the social standards of boundaries? What do they look like for me? Some of my boundaries include having Sunday mornings for myself, setting date nights, and making sure to separate my husband from my business partner. I’ve learned that boundaries are important because you can't pour into other people if you are empty. Let’s navigate the chaos together.

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Welcome back to the Chaotic Compass podcast! In this week’s episode, we are reviewing what went down during the month of May. Not only are we excited to have both are boats running, but we finally got paid from the jerk and the mask mandate is about to be lifted here. Besides this, I want to to talk about who the real MVP's are and how I practice gratitude every day. Let’s navigate the chaos together.

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Welcome to episode eight of the Chaotic Compass podcast! In this week’s episode, I want to talk to you about why I wish I had a penis - otherwise known as penis envy. Besides this, I will discuss sexism in 2021 while sharing some of the sexist moments I have experienced throughout my life. Plus, keep listening to hear why (and what) I am drinking today - it’s never a dull moment around here so let’s navigate the chaos together.

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Welcome to episode seven of the Chaotic Compass podcast! While today’s episode is a short one, I wanted to talk to you about some of the things that are frustrating me lately including the Karens and Kyles of the world. Let’s navigate the chaos together.

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Welcome to episode six of the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, I’m sharing a recap from the month of March. Not only did we finally haul our boat but we also went to court and our youngest kiddo turned 7! Suffice to say, we had a lot going on so let’s navigate the chaos together.

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Welcome back to the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, we are talking about anxiety, how it shows up, and how I deal with it. Anxiety is something that runs in my family and something my kids deal with as well. That’s why I’m sharing with you how anxiety affects me and what I do to try to conquer it. Let’s navigate the chaos together.

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Welcome to the fourth episode of the Chaotic Compass podcast! In this episode, I’m going to be talking about my kids. And when I say kids, I mean all of my kids…including my husband. I’ll share with you their dynamics, their games, the crazy things they do, and of course, the chaos. Let’s navigate it together.

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Welcome to episode three of the Chaotic Compass podcast. Today, we’ll discuss what we’ve been dealing with in the past month including navigating the ups and downs of our business. Why is Google Workspace so complicated? Why can’t I get access to an old Instagram account? Payroll problems? Check. Court dates? Check. While everything seems to be coming at us at once, I’ll also focus on showing you how, even in times of extreme difficulty, I find the good. Let’s navigate this together.

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Welcome back to the Chaotic Compass podcast! Today, I am talking about all things cohabitation including cohabitating with my husband, our kids and my parents. It chaotic - all the time. Let’s navigate the chaos together.

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Welcome to the very first episode of the Chaotic Compass podcast where I’ll run down ALL of the things from 2020 including the good, the bad, Paul McCartney, and dog karaoke! Take a listen!

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