I can’t say enough good things about this podcast. I laugh, cry, and cherish my life as a woman, wife, mother, and homemaker along with Angela and Shay. This podcast was introduced to me when I was a young mother and it has helped shape my philosophy of motherhood. I have learned to be a better Christian, woman, wife, mother, and keeper of my home because of these women. I love this podcast. Thank you, Angela and Shay!

I loved this podcast once upon a time. It seems they are just recycling through old material and don’t have anything new to talk about. Shay dominates the conversation and interrupts constantly. I may be shelving this podcast. Sad because it used to be my favorite and I recommended it to all my friends.

I’ve loved HC for many years, but I feel like lately it has become one big advertisement. Makes it cringy and hard to listen to any of their content when they are continually pulling in talking about dry farm wines, American blossom linen and toupes and co. Feels unauthentic at this point :(

This show has truly evolved over the past few years. At times there have been more structured tips, and at other there have been more candid and personal conversations. I can appreciate both, as everything seems very timely in accordance with what Shaye and Angela are going through at that moment. I believe that, as Christians, we have a duty to speak from the heart when we hear that calling and that is exactly what they do here. I truly hope they continue this podcast and those heartfelt conversations when the spirit leads them to do so. As a side note- I love the gardening and homesteading episodes!

I understand the negative reviews of this show and I also always look forward to a new episode. But they rarely get them out on Mondays when they say they’re going to! No other podcast I listen to has this issue. And I bet they don’t even read these reviews

Candid about their own struggles as homemakers, funny and heartfelt in building women up to love their families and their homes. This podcast is a gem for Christian women who need a good laugh & to be reminded of the value of wives, mothers & homemakers!

Once again, Shaye’s off the rails, hyena-like laugh at everything everyone says (including herself ), distractsfrom being able to listen to Angela and Darla who are trying to have an adult conversation. Shaye’s lack of self restraint comes off as rude and disrespectful. If it’s nerves, she really needs to find a solution. Otherwise don’t have guests on the show because she just about ruins it every time.

I like listening to these women. I personally find the recent trend of “tradwife” lifestyle to be alienating, nauseating, and bitter. I’m not talking about wanting to be a good mother and wife, I’m talking about the women in this movement that use Christianity in the most fanatical way possible, taking normal gender roles to the absolute extreme and coming off as total nut jobs. What happened to this country that made everyone so insane? Why can’t we just be moderate common sense people? The reason I like listening to Shaye and Angela is because I feel like at least they try to bring value to women without being off putting. Yes they discuss their faith, but I have no problem with that as long as it doesn’t come off as trying to put others down. I like that Shaye says she’d rather bring people together than cause separation. I like Angela’s spunky attitude and practical life advice. I like the banter between them. Relatively speaking, these two are more normal than some of the other homemaking content out there. Yes they irritate me sometimes but at least they come off as semi normal people who are trying to be good humans and add value in the content they provide. I hope they keep going with the show, I find it to be a fun listen and enjoy learning from their collective experience.

This podcast is a disaster in many ways, but the title in and of itself is extremely deceptive. These women seem to suffer from extreme cases of self idolatry and in turn they are extremely off-putting. The way they’re trying to sell luxury at the same time whining about how impoverished they once were/are seems rather insincere to what I assume are their target audience. Didn’t take long for me to unfollow. This is a hard pass for me. We have enough phonies in the world trying desperately to make money off of what is “trendy”. Did I mention… NOT CHIC!

Angela & Shaye are trailblazers in all things femininity, homemaking, & healthy living! They bring the joy back to womanhood that has been lost in our culture. Their podcast has helped me prepare for my vocation as a wife and mother. I owe them and their families many prayers of blessing! Thank you.

I feel a little outdated being only 32, but I’ve been listening since I was about 29 and unmarried. Now I’m married and a FTM with my 1 year old and I love listening to them even more. They’re tips, tricks, quotes, inspirational rants (and they’re negative rants 😂), helpful things for families and parents is my life blood. I saved Shaye’s Christmas gift idea (something they want, something they need, etc.), and saved Charlotte Mason to possibly get into as our family grows and gets older. They are so relatable and REAL. They’re like my women’s group on the go. Love, love, love them. 🤍 Wish they had a Substack or something where they could discuss all their conspiracy theories and other “inappropriate” content.

I’m so happy I found this podcast! This podcast really helps me to feel like my work as a homemaker is valuable. Thank you for all the laughter and encouragement!

You guys are great! Love the laughter and info you are sharing! Thank you!

You two have been the absolute best thing to happen to me since I found you. Each time I listen, I’m inspired to go and do, to slow down and revel in the beauty of this life, reminded of the holy work I’m called to in my home. It’s not always glorious, but it can be infused with beauty, and it is always valuable. I’m so immeasurably thankful to have found kindreds.

I laugh, I learn and I am inspired greatly! Shaye... Angela...I love you both!! 😜❤️ Thank you for inspiring me to stick with my loves and dreams all while learning so much from you on the homestead front. 💋

I followed Shaye Elliot for eight years now. I was one of the first people to hear the podcast, and I listened to every single episode. I’m 23 stay at home momma with three children and a husband that works full-time. Let me tell you, without these girls… I’m not sure how my house could function properly. They really showed me that the LAUNDRY matters. My JOB matters. Every small detail matters! Thank you Angela and Shaye from the Paz family. You’ve made impact on my life and changed it for my childrens sake. Creating generational values because of y’all! Bless you both❤️

This podcast brings me so much JOY!! Love your friendship and the content you share. Keep the episodes coming!

Keep sharing the good news and telling us about your faith!

I’ve learned a lot about homemaking from this show, however if you don’t pay close attention to what you’re paying close attention to, some noise and a lot of opinion stated as utter fact (sometimes as it relates to theology, life and death, I can go on) creeps in and you can turn it off feeling really confused about what just happened. Ultimately I have had to stop listening because Shaye is a textbook martyr and the amount of shame for any woman, mom, really anyone, not being one too, is insane. It is created with a narrow lens.

The reoccurring message that these two ladies share is this- everything is just for a season. Both ladies have been through a great deal of life and have hope because of their faith and the community of family and friends they have fostered around them. They are not perfect and certainly not scripted, but overflowing with joy, true joy. I hope to be a customer to more of your sponsors one day. You two make all the things sound so lovely. For now, my wine glass is happily full- of safe clean drinking water, lol. Cheers :)

I have nothing inherently negative to say about homemaker chic. I do believe the reason so many take issue with this podcast is given the term “homemaker” is the first word in the podcast title, most would assume this applies to all homemakers on the spectrum. However, Shaye & Angela are extremely similar in their tastes, & their entrepreneurial “influencer” lifestyle, & this can lead to very narrow views on very broad topics across the board. I myself have not been necessarily “offended” as some have been by their controversial comments at times, but have rather chuckled at their banter & friendship that has saturated this podcast in a beautiful way. I do however believe that since they seldom have guests on, their views or rather brash statements on a variety of subjects are never brought into question. It’s wonderful to hear yourself talk for an hour to someone who agrees with you wholly on each & every topic & never holds a mirror up to your statements. That being said, Shaye & Angela birthed this podcast & can say whatever they wish. I’m stepping away from this podcast because of the hypocrisy that I have felt in this podcast several times. They fully endorse expensive & quite lavish products that most in my very own circle could not even hope to afford. Yet they bash women who prioritize having nicer vehicles or a Stanley cup perhaps(this one blew my mind. Especially after they endorsed a rather expensive CLOTHES iron $500! To be exact!) Everyone’s priorities are vastly different. I believe this is completely disregarded in homemaker chic. Some of the broad statements they make simply are not true for everyone. I also dislike Shaye’s ugly comments about the south & southern women. Their truth is simply not every American woman’s truth. My mamaw cooked on an old 1930s stove for 6 children & ironed clothes the old fashioned way with an iron that was heated on an old wood fire stove. Sometimes these ladies need to check their privilege. Is it nice to have the finer things in life? Absolutely! Do you need to be boujee to be a good, great homemaker? Absolutely NOT. In the end, my only issue with this podcast is their apparent lack of self evaluation & hypocrisy that’s sprinkled throughout.

Much needed sanity with two littles at home. I love my babies, but I love feeling like a part of these ladies conversation !!

I genuinely enjoy aspects of this podcast. But the health advice would be criminal if they held a license. Fluoride is toxic according to them—but they fail to mention that clove oil is a scheduled carcinogen. The dose makes the poison. They are complete chemophobes who lack the education to know any better. The people they say to follow are utter quacks and that they would promote some of this baloney is shameful. And you should hear what they have to say about genetics—if people didn’t hang on their every word it’d be comical!

Having small children right now I don’t get out much, listening to Shane and Angela is like inviting a couple friends into my kitchen when I have to do the dishes. It’s perfect for this season of my life. Love to you both <3

These women are so real, so relatable, so honest and kind. Modesty, moderation, health and positive perspective... they are the role model I've been looking for. So grateful for their work! Thank you!

I have been listening to this podcast since summer of 2023…I originally found Homemaker chic in though Lisa Boone’s podcast. I am a podcast girl all the way! That being said, I usually go in phases of really liking a podcast and then forgetting about it after a while. This is the only podcast that I have consistently stuck to ever since I started listening. I used to carpool to work with my sister and we would turn on the latest homemaker chic episode; it was the best part of our day! I find Shaye and Angela so incredibly genuine and relatable. I always wait with anticipation for a new episode to come out. When I started listening to the show, I was unmarried, in college, and living at home. Now I am recently married and learning to develop and maintain a little home of my own. Shaye and Angela instilled in me a love for homemaking and creating beauty in the world around me. I can’t stop recommending them to my friends and family!

The number of advertisements, the lack of topic, Shaye dominating the conversation always. Blegh. I used to love this podcast but I haven’t listened to a new one in a while bc of these things.

Oh my goodness! The garbage spewing out of Shaye’s mouth makes this show so cringe. Theology, church history, nuns living in a convent—she’s got it all figured out & confidently states “that’s not what Jesus wants us to do”. 🙄

Shaye literally thinks she’s holier than a Catholic sainted nun. I’m not even Catholic and this aspect of the show irritates me so much! But she looooves Italian culture 🙄Except when it’s, “ew, Catholicism.” Poser. Please let Angela talk more… I can’t hear the words “pocket” or “posture” or “vein” one more time. Angela is classy (without shying away from controversy! She’s a spitfire in her own way but so much more articulate.)

I have listened to every episode, and I love both Shaye and Angela. I do feel like the last couple of seasons have been too loosely structured, however. I like listening to podcasts with a clear focus, and the freestyle episodes are just too all over the place to really present any solid takeaways. Sometimes the background noise is too loud, as well. I think if the next season is super intentional, they’ll bring back their original audience who has been teetering on whether or not to keep listening.

Just two friends chatting about life. They deal with the same things I do 😄. On top of dishes and laundry and then 24 hrs later snowed under with it all 😅. Thank you! You make dishes and laundry folding quick and painless. Plus I’m inspired to keep managing my home better and better.

I really loved this podcast when I first started listening, even if I disagree with most of their health and wellness opinions. Even as an older woman with grown children, I am regularly challenged to do the hard work of making and keeping a home. What is frustrating to me is that for the many paid sponsors they have, the quality of the show just doesn’t seem to match the level of support. They are (lately) unprepared. Asking patrons pay to watch two friends on a video call and yet not have your act together is off putting. (I listen to several higher quality podcasts and none of them make listeners pay to watch the YouTube version of the podcast, so that’s a bit odd to me) I don’t mind the conversational style of the show, but the constant interruptions and lack of preparation are frustrating, not to mention the way they try to moralize their personal choices. It’s not morally superior to buy expensive food. Part of good homemaking is working within the confines of what your personal budget can sustain. You can prepare wholesome meals for your family using conventionally grown/raised food. I’m afraid I’m reaching the end of my tolerance for this podcast, and that makes me sad, because I could really see the value in it in the earlier episodes. This is the first negative review I’ve ever left for a podcast.

As a self described “podcast junkie” … I have NEVER binge listened a podcast with such enjoyment and vigor in my life. I am in LOVE with these ladies, their friendship, their dedication to their families and their GRIT - all while being warm, comforting and real women. I cannot recommend this podcast more!

If I have to hear Shay say “heart posture” one more time I might throw up. I used to love this show but Shay’s tone is so off putting.

Thank you Shay and Angela for being right there beside me in the trenches. I live over 1000 miles away from my family so I heavily rely on your support as I go about motherhood and home making. Thank you for the laughter, tears, inspiration, and simple realism.

I still want to love it, but compared to the older seasons, it’s just not what it used to be. My teacher brain makes me want to ask, “Is this your best work?” because both ladies’ talents and knowledge just aren’t showcased like they used to be. The episodes are unprepared and disjointed rather than having the thoughtfulness, great ideas, and challenges of ‘20-‘21. I continue to listen, because there are good nuggets, but wish there was a bit more forethought and acknowledgement that it isn’t just a phone call.

I love this podcast! I often wait to listen until I’m doing a house project that isn’t my favorite—Shaye and Angela remind me why the mundane matters and inspire my homemaking endeavors. Thanks, ladies! Keep it up!

I used to really enjoy this podcast, and get so much inspiration and encouragement from it. Sadly, it’s really gone off the rails. Shaye and Angela spend so much of their time judging and complaining and really seem to be phoning it in with even being able to stay on topic.

I started listening after leaving my job to stay home with my first child. I’ve watched the Elliott Homestead on YouTube for years. I was very interested in what Shaye and Angela had to share about the art of homemaking and appreciated their message about the value of this important role and taking your job seriously. I’ve started “choosing my hard” which means getting up earlier and looking put together. I’m more productive and generally more cheerful about this role that has a lot of repetition and butt wiping. I’ve listened to more than half the episodes while doing chores around the house, but I’m unsubscribing. They have some good tips but it’s getting harder to “spit out the bones” as Shaye says. They’re not afraid of getting canceled because they know their audience: -white -homeschooling -Christian -anti-vaxxers/science deniers -conservative -libertarian -conservative These conversations are not inclusive of BIPOC people, members of the LGBTQ community, people who are poor, or people who are fat (heaven forbid!).

As a husband, this podcast has re-birthed my marriage. No exaggeration. Having listened for 2 years, I’m a better father to our 3 children & I understand my wife better than I have during our decade+ of marriage. These beautiful women have also been a source of inspiration to me personally. I’d been far too fixated on the “macro” things of this world… realizing now that true satisfaction is found within our home, doing the routine tasks, cooking alongside my wife, homeschooling our children together, reestablishing our faith together as a family, etc. Dear wives, I urge you to listen to Homemaker Chic without your earbuds… you may be surprised by the responses of your husbands, should they listen-in. Thank you Shay & Angela:)

I’ve been listening and following them since the beginning and loved them. Lately I’ve found myself offended on several occasions including the comments about vegans. I’m a Christian vegan of 23 years (and yes that’s ok… Romans 14:3) and I’ll put my physical condition and lab results up against theirs any day. I’m a RN and homeopathic nutritionist. Yes! Vegans not only can live more than 20 years ladies, they thrive! I’m not deficient in protein or any other nutrients. Zero health issues, lots of energy, not on any prescriptions and I’m in my 50’s. So please, stop being so judgmental about people who don’t eat the way you do or do _____ (whatever) as you do. You come across as know-it-alls and maybe, just maybe, you don’t.

I have been an avid listener since day, one and still now, look forward to their episodes weekly. I enjoy the friendly banter, troubleshooting common household problems, and keeping it real with the day to day momming/Homestead life. I also feel deeply encouraged and excited when the episode is over, ready to go out and be present for my family and this life we are building.

Like others have mentioned, this show used to be amazing! I can appreciate the lack of filter with sharing perspectives and ideas, I don’t think people should censor themselves by any means and this is their show after all! My concern is that the opinions often seem to be a slip of the mask. As a believer, I can appreciate the faith conversations they tackle whether I agree or not. My worry, as others have mentioned is how often they talk negatively about other people and experiences. Angela seems to be incredibly judgmental of most people- the check out cashier asking if she has a loyalty card, people dressed to attend a concert, bathing suits people wear, the sound of refrigerators, and comments constantly on how other people inconvenience her. How is this Christ-like? I’m an opinionated lady too but this goes far beyond personal preferences and is often harsh and demeaning. It’s honestly really hard to listen to! I don’t think they mean to come across like this, but it is not a good look. Really hoping they can get a little more organized and prepared to share the content they are so equipped to share instead of complaining so much.

As a working mom, this podcast has really encouraged me to do my best with the season I’m in. There’s no sugar coating anything either- these ladies are honest about homemaking and serving your family - it’s hard work. I feel like they’re just normal gals trying to figure it all out like the rest of us are. Yes - they have opinions, and they throw them out there. I love it!! Keep it up!!!

This is my favorite show of all. It’s funny but always has good ideas and conversation I do get really tired of the wine segments. If they have a season sponsor, who is not dry farm wines, why must we always hear 15 minutes of dry farm winds information every episode

I love this podcast immensely, however I have one critique. I am a practicing Catholic and there have been several times where the hosts briefly discuss information about Catholicism incorrectly. It’s not an issue to discuss religion by any means… but please don’t say things that aren’t true about it other religions. Otherwise, it’s motivating to me in my current state of life of being a stay at home Mom!

This podcast has been just the boost I needed this year to help me not fall into a homemaking slump. It’s challenged me to take on the day with a heart full of gratitude for all I’ve been given and use that to bless my family and whoever comes into my home. I’m truly thankful for your work Shaye and Ang. God bless you.

I have no idea how I stumbled upon this podcast but I love that I did. The friendly banter, life advice, guidance, and tips of these lovely ladies truly delights my soul and inspires me to do better. Better as a homemaker. Better as a wife and mother. Better gardener. These are two beautiful souls that I am so happy to listen to every week. ❤️

Update: lost interest during season 15 and feel the same about 16. No real takeaways, way too much time spent on ads among additional frustrations that other reviews have mentioned. Earlier years’ episodes are better. At times some of the topics and conversations seem repetitive. (Same message, just worded different.) Otherwise, it’s an easy podcast to listen to with light banter between friends.

This podcast started great, entertaining, informative, now it’s two whining housewives complaining about how tough their lives are while they spend 30-40% of the entire show pitching products from sponsors the majority of their audience would never be able to afford. I truly found value in the first few seasons, good takeaways, mixed with friendly banter. The content has gone downhill quickly. They are judgmental to half their listeners every episode, criticizing everyone who doesn’t do things the way they do or make the choices they make. They are condescending and rude and seem to be themselves bored with their own podcast, struggling to make new content so they can sell wine and bed linens each week. I’m done with this podcast.