Is High-Functioning Anxiety Running Your Life? – Rachel Stegman, LMFT & Anxiety Specialist on breaking the cycle

From secondhand grow bags and a bike carrier to a thriving baby-products business—Michelle Green’s journey is anything but ordinary.In this episode of House of Coffee and Chaos, Michelle shares how she went from working as a customs dog handler to building a business inspired by the everyday realities of parenting. A sleep-deprived toddler led her to Lulla Doll; a chance discovery at a trade show brought the Rockit Rocker to Australia. What followed? A home packed with stock, thousands of orders, and eventually a warehouse of her own.Michelle gets candid about starting small, taking calculated risks, navigating mum guilt, and balancing business with family life with four children. It’s an awe- inspiring, practical conversation about trusting what you believe in, staying open to unexpected opportunities, and building something meaningful one step at a time.

We are celebrating one year of House of Coffee and Chaos—41 episodes, listeners in 86 countries, and thousands of downloads! —by looking back at how our daily voice notes became a podcast about the real, often chaotic experience of motherhood and parenting. We share candid stories from the early days, from late-night recordings and DIY branding to finding the confidence to show up as ourselves, and reflect on the guests, conversations, and listener connections that have shaped the show. Along the way, we talk about juggling work, young children, pregnancy, and creative ambitions, and why documenting the messy everyday moments matters. The anniversary episode also looks ahead to what’s next, with new guests and a giveaway from Sleep Tight Babies.

This week, we meet James and his journey as a father navigating ADHD with his son. Learn about challenges, insights, and practical tips for parents facing similar situations. Parenting can be a challenging journey, but raising a child with ADHD brings its own unique set of challenges. In this post, we delve into James personal story of parenting his son, who has ADHD, and explore the insights and lessons he has learned along the way. Whether you’re a parent seeking guidance or simply curious about this experience, James’ story offers valuable perspectives.

If you have young kids, especially girls, this episode will hit hard - because the little comments they make now can quietly shape how they see themselves later. Kat and Flick unpack a surprisingly big parenting moment sparked by Indy wanting to put on dresses and makeup to "look prettier," and what that reveals about the words we use around our children every day. They get honest about how easy it is to accidentally reinforce the very insecurities we are trying to avoid, and why the standard "you look pretty" compliment might not be as harmless as it sounds. Together, they break down how children can misread the adult world in ways that are completely innocent, but still powerful enough to stick. This episode also opens the door to a bigger conversation about millennial mums, the parenting habits we inherited, and the things we are trying hard not to pass down. Essential listening if you're raising little ones and want to protect their confidence without making every conversation feel like a minefield.

Kat and Flick have BIG news to update, plus we talk about the realistic grief we feel when closing the chapter of having more children. Throw in the feels of maternity, nostalgia and what made us nauseous during pregnancy and you have yourself a proper mum poddy to listen too!