Maddie Brown: Seeking a One-Woman Man

[LilyD]

On 8/22/2024 at 10:50 PM, Roslyn said:

I assume that Maddie would be the force behind the heavy work in their venture.

Maddie doing the hard work?? She'd complain about the smallest of chores as if it was hard physical labor!  If you consider running your own household hard work,  don't try farming.

 Does she still have the dogs and chickens? She also did some gardening/vegetable patches a few years back I think. Never heard of it again. 

 

 

Edited September 4, 2024 by LilyD
rephrased a few bits

[ginger90]

33 minutes ago, LilyD said:

Does she still have the dogs and chickens? She also did some gardening/vegetable patches a few years back I think. Never heard of it again. 

 

Yes.
 

She hasn’t been on the show for you to see any of it. 

Edited September 4, 2024 by ginger90

[Elodia]

Maddie is pregnant with Baby #4, she just announced it on her IG

[ginger90]

[GeeGolly]

Maybe a little boy. A little old soul with characteristics of Garrison.

[Absolom]

At first glance that could have been a photo of Janelle when she was younger.

[zoomama]

that is quite a belly for being only about three-ish months along!

[mythoughtis]

1 hour ago, zoomama said:

that is quite a belly for being only about three-ish months along!

It’s baby number 4.  She’s short - baby has to go out not up.  And she could be 4 months along. We don’t  know when in March she is due.

[ginger90]

[GeeGolly]

Maybe they should have used a less curated photo? 

[PuddleJumper]

2 hours ago, GeeGolly said:

Maybe they should have used a less curated photo? 

Exactly! 😂

Why are so many influencers obsessed with the word "CURATED"?

"The Authentic Society"?

What does that even mean?

Do they only buy REAL designer handbags, shoes etc and look down their noses on fakes?

I used to listen to her other podcast "Some What Basic" and she was the same as all the other "influencers" with lots of fancy shoes, handbags, gourmet coffee, cocktail dresses, guzzling wine, discussing celebrities, nothing I would consider "Authentic Society", more like "Typical Clout Chaser"

Can't wait to see what the new Podcast is about.

She had Maddie on as a guest in 2023

 

[BAForever]

1 hour ago, PuddleJumper said:

Can't wait to see what the new Podcast is about.

She had Maddie on as a guest in 2023

 

@PuddleJumper, I'd rather do just about anything than listen to 2 young women discuss how authentic they are. Please give a listen and share your thoughts.

Thanks for taking one for the team. 

[LilyD]

If she goes down this path (and the farm), then hopefully she's ditched the Plexus!  You're either authentic or not. Plexus is not: It's fake, artificial and unhealthy.

[ginger90]

I think watching this video of Maddie from March 18th may help shed light on what she’s trying to do.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4qLeHBOShC

Edited October 28, 2024 by ginger90

[BAForever]

32 minutes ago, ginger90 said:

I think watching this video of Maddie from March 18th may help shed light on what she’s trying to do.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4qLeHBOShC

Thanks @ginger90. Torn about this- Maddie has every right/reason to share her knowledge and experience with the loss of Garrison. Just not sure how sustainable it is long term. Hate to be suspicious, but is it a money grab? (someone else could express this better I'm sure).

I'm certain she was devastated by Garrison and misses him terribly. Hope others chime in. Interested in your thoughts. 

[Orcinus orca]

The Brown Clowns never do anything unless there is some payment involved. If that's the case and Maddie is using her deceased brother for that, shame on her.

[General Days]

I don't keep up with most of the Brown kids unless/until there's some news from them, so I'm just speculating here.

The things I've seen shared here from Madison makes me think it's more likely that she's talking about a sort down-to-earth approach to family/parenting/life — not about authentic brand handbags or whatever.

I think Maddie is fairly Crunchy Granola (with a practical bent and a conservative Christian point of view), so I would expect that's the kind of "authenticity" she's aiming at. It seems to me that last year at Christmastime, she put something out about being intentional about what kind of presents they gave their little ones for the holidays. If I recall correctly, it seemed pretty sensible at the time.

I also don't think that writing (or speaking/making videos) about pain and grief in your life is necessarily a money grab. So to the extent that she talks about her grief and loss, I wouldn't automatically consider it exploitation of Garrison, unless it was done in an exploitative way. 

Lots of times, people come up with an idea, because they themselves have a need, and then realize, "Hey, nobody is doing this! Why is nobody doing this? Wait, I could maybe do this."

Edited to add:

This was the post I was thinking about, re Maddie's approach to Christmas gifts. She says they give each kid four gifts (apart from Santa): something they want; something they need; something to do; something to read. 

I'm not usually a big fan of Maddie, but I thought it was a pretty practical and thoughtful way to approach gifts for young children. 
 

https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/32972-maddie-brown-seeking-a-one-woman-man/?do=findComment&comment=8243700

 

Edited October 28, 2024 by General Days

[ginger90]

I guess I see this podcast differently especially since the first episode isn’t even released. Maddie’s comments about social media and how Garrison felt is actually something many people have trouble with.

Edited October 28, 2024 by ginger90

[BAForever]

4 minutes ago, ginger90 said:

I guess I see this podcast differently especially since the first episode isn’t even released.

You're right Ginger. I need to reserve comments till after you or @AZChristian or one of our other awesome posters listens and reports. 

[General Days]

2 hours ago, ginger90 said:

I guess I see this podcast differently especially since the first episode isn’t even released. Maddie’s comments about social media and how Garrison felt is actually something many people have trouble with.

I definitely agree with this.

MLM sales aside, all of Janelle's kids seem like pretty thoughtful, grounded kids, just trying to make a good life for themselves and their families. It also seems clear to me that all of the OG kids were devastated by Garrison's passing. Without having the podcast being out there yet, to the extent Maddie talks about the issues she mentioned in that March video, I would expect her to approach it seriously and thoughtfully. 

[ginger90]

This post is from 2 days ago.

[Auntie Freeze]

From Insta. I can't say I'm shocked, it was a dud. There didn't seem to be an actual point to the podcast and the hosts didn't feel like they gelled.

 

[BAForever]

27 minutes ago, Auntie Freeze said:

From Insta. I can't say I'm shocked, it was a dud. There didn't seem to be an actual point to the podcast and the hosts didn't feel like they gelled.

 

How many episodes did they make? Not surprised either, she's got a full plate at home. 

[General Days]

2 minutes ago, BAForever said:

How many episodes did they make? Not surprised either, she's got a full plate at home. 

 

It looks like they did six episodes, plus an intro and a bonus (see YouTube link below).

If there's one thing the Browns are great at, it's quitting.

 

https://www.youtube.com/@TheAuthenticSociety/videos

 

[Absolom]

Maddie tried a podcast?  That's how gripping it was I guess.

[BAForever]

19 minutes ago, Absolom said:

Maddie tried a podcast?  That's how gripping it was I guess.

 

3 minutes ago, BAForever said:

One of our brilliant posters (maybe @ginger90 or @AZChristian) was all over this podcast a few months ago. I was worried that Maddie was going to use the family tragedy as a springboard for publicizing her podcast. Someone posted a clip of her podcast a few months ago, it seemed fine, but probably not sustainable. 

ETA- full discussion is just a bit earlier on this (Maddie's thread).

Edited January 7 by BAForever

[LilyD]

12 hours ago, General Days said:

If there's one thing the Browns are great at, it's quitting.

Especially Maddie. She has tried so many things and never seems to finish or follow up on anything. I've lost count on her "business" activities and college efforts. 

 

[Roslyn]

8 hours ago, LilyD said:

Especially Maddie. She has tried so many things and never seems to finish or follow up on anything. I've lost count on her "business" activities and college efforts. 

 

In my opinion, Maddie is one of the kids that has very strong Kody traits. Kody definitely acts very into one idea then magickally changes his mind in the time it takes to walk from one house to another.

[ginger90]

A blog post by Maddie about stepping back from the podcast. Using the spoiler because it’s a bit long.

Spoiler

I’ve always loved connecting with people—listening to their stories, sharing my own, and finding those beautiful threads of commonality that remind us we’re not alone. But I’ve realized I’m not always at my best in high-pressure, on-the-spot conversations, especially when the stakes feel high. In the back of my mind, I’m often trying to say the “right” thing to avoid a clickbait article that takes my words out of context or a video clip that strips away the emotion and authenticity behind an hour-long conversation. These situations can feel overwhelming, and as I’ve leaned into a quieter life, I’ve found they sometimes bring me a lot more anxiousness than I need or want.

It’s a skill I’m working to develop or re-develop, but it’s also part of why I’ve chosen to step back from podcasting for now.

During my short time trying my hand at podcasting, I quickly learned something important about myself: I want to share my story—my journey through motherhood, marriage, life, and my reflections on growing up—but I want to do it in my way.

I want to share the triumphs and struggles of raising a child with “a little extra sparkle” and how those experiences have empowered and reshaped me. I want to encourage other moms to find their own inner courage—to know they can bring life into this world and emerge stronger for it. I want them to know they can break generational cycles and come out better for it on the other side. They can raise those beautiful lives without feeling alone or as if they’re drowning in motherhood. I want to build connection, not division.

I also realized how difficult it is to articulate all of this clearly in the heat of a conversation, especially under bright lights and cameras. While I loved hearing my co-host’s perspectives, I often struggled to express my own in a way that felt true to me, because of nerves and overthinking. And in a world so quick to reduce meaningful conversations to clickbait headlines, I found myself frustrated and disheartened.

That’s not the legacy I want to leave behind. I want to share my story—not to spark headlines or give gossip blogs a fleeting click, but to foster connection.

Over the years, I’ve received countless messages from moms, daughters, and women who see pieces of their own lives in mine. Those connections have reminded me that we’re all navigating this messy, beautiful journey together.

For now, I’m stepping back into the written word, where I feel most comfortable—and, let’s be real, I can wear leggings and oversized sweatshirts, that probably have a little bit of baby snot on them.

Writing allows me to share my thoughts without the pressure of getting them “just right” on the spot. It gives me the space to process, reflect, and tell my story in a way that’s both honest and healing.

I hope these words bring comfort, connection, and maybe even a little inspiration to your day.

I’ll be sharing the wonderful, the beautiful, the difficult, and the downright hard parts of life here—all with the hope of creating a space where we can feel a little less alone in this often-sterile world.

If you have made it this far, thank you! I hope you enjoy.

 

[smarty]

15 minutes ago, ginger90 said:

A blog post by Maddie about stepping back from the podcast. Using the spoiler because it’s a bit long.

  Hide contents

 

I want to share the triumphs and struggles of raising a child with “a little extra sparkle” and how those experiences have empowered and reshaped me.

 

Which child do you think she is referring to when she says " a little extra sparkle"?

[ginger90]

5 minutes ago, smarty said:

Which child do you think she is referring to when she says " a little extra sparkle"?

My guess is Evie.

[Absolom]

My guess is her son.  He's rather a handful.  

[BAForever]

Thanks @smarty. I enjoyed the read. Appreciate how she realized quickly that the skills needed on a successful podcast are not her strength. I've (usually) liked Maddie, and the fact that she has removed Kody from her life makes me like her more. 

[Auntie Freeze]

Maybe Maddie will be the first one to give us a book.

[Meow Mix]

I can understand where she is coming from.  Everything she says in a forum like that is going to be scrutinized and someone will try to pull it out of context to get a headline.  I think this is the right choice for her right now.  I also think getting out of the public eye altogether would be a good idea.  She is going to have her hands full with four kids and trying to figure out how to manage that land.

[Tuxcat]

On 1/20/2025 at 3:42 PM, ginger90 said:

A blog post by Maddie about stepping back from the podcast. Using the spoiler because it’s a bit long.

  Reveal spoiler

I’ve always loved connecting with people—listening to their stories, sharing my own, and finding those beautiful threads of commonality that remind us we’re not alone. But I’ve realized I’m not always at my best in high-pressure, on-the-spot conversations, especially when the stakes feel high. In the back of my mind, I’m often trying to say the “right” thing to avoid a clickbait article that takes my words out of context or a video clip that strips away the emotion and authenticity behind an hour-long conversation. These situations can feel overwhelming, and as I’ve leaned into a quieter life, I’ve found they sometimes bring me a lot more anxiousness than I need or want.

It’s a skill I’m working to develop or re-develop, but it’s also part of why I’ve chosen to step back from podcasting for now.

During my short time trying my hand at podcasting, I quickly learned something important about myself: I want to share my story—my journey through motherhood, marriage, life, and my reflections on growing up—but I want to do it in my way.

I want to share the triumphs and struggles of raising a child with “a little extra sparkle” and how those experiences have empowered and reshaped me. I want to encourage other moms to find their own inner courage—to know they can bring life into this world and emerge stronger for it. I want them to know they can break generational cycles and come out better for it on the other side. They can raise those beautiful lives without feeling alone or as if they’re drowning in motherhood. I want to build connection, not division.

I also realized how difficult it is to articulate all of this clearly in the heat of a conversation, especially under bright lights and cameras. While I loved hearing my co-host’s perspectives, I often struggled to express my own in a way that felt true to me, because of nerves and overthinking. And in a world so quick to reduce meaningful conversations to clickbait headlines, I found myself frustrated and disheartened.

That’s not the legacy I want to leave behind. I want to share my story—not to spark headlines or give gossip blogs a fleeting click, but to foster connection.

Over the years, I’ve received countless messages from moms, daughters, and women who see pieces of their own lives in mine. Those connections have reminded me that we’re all navigating this messy, beautiful journey together.

For now, I’m stepping back into the written word, where I feel most comfortable—and, let’s be real, I can wear leggings and oversized sweatshirts, that probably have a little bit of baby snot on them.

Writing allows me to share my thoughts without the pressure of getting them “just right” on the spot. It gives me the space to process, reflect, and tell my story in a way that’s both honest and healing.

I hope these words bring comfort, connection, and maybe even a little inspiration to your day.

I’ll be sharing the wonderful, the beautiful, the difficult, and the downright hard parts of life here—all with the hope of creating a space where we can feel a little less alone in this often-sterile world.

If you have made it this far, thank you! I hope you enjoy.

 

I thought she was blogging about the flower farm? Is this different? She has two blogs now?