Rug Cuddle (With Us)
Rug Cuddle (With Us)

Rug Cuddle (With Us)

Mr. Kate

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Rug Cuddle (with Us) is a cozy, funny lifestyle podcast about living a creative life in the real world. Hosted by Mr. Kate (aka Kate Albrecht), known for helping millions tap into their inner creative weirdo, and her husband Joey Zehr, who brings the practical to the whimsical—keeping the glitter out of the engine—Rug Cuddle (with Us) explores creativity, relationships, parenting, wellness, and modern life through honest conversation, bite-sized segments, and a lot of laughter. Inspired by Kate and Joey’s real-life “Rug Cuddles” from their popular YouTube home makeover videos—intentional pauses to reflect, reset, and celebrate progress—each episode invites listeners to slow down, feel less alone, and reconnect with what makes life feel whimsical and fun. Expect listener Q&As, relationship real talk, creative inspiration, and unfiltered conversations—plus a recurring call with Kate’s little sister Tess for bookish chaos and single-life perspective. If you’re craving creativity without pressure, advice without judgment, and a podcast that feels like sitting on the rug with people who get it—this is your place. New episodes weekly. Come join us on the rug. For advertising opportunities please email  [email protected]    We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can:  https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4   Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy

Recent Episodes

Do We Regret Moving to Hawaii?
JUN 9, 2026
Do We Regret Moving to Hawaii?
In Episode 18, we share the latest update on our dream home plans, including something Kate has wanted for years for and is the perfect birthday gift. Now we just need those permits to cooperate. A perfectly timed call from a 73-year-old creative weirdo reminds us of something we all need to hear: you’re okay. We also discuss why we left LA and whether the pros of living in Hawaii outweigh the cons. Inspired by the aloha spirit, we’re dreaming up ways to help families impacted by the recent flooding and wondering: which YouTubers should we recruit to join the cause? Our Creative Sparks this week are all about adding a little more whimsy to everyday life. From Patch Summer, where adventures earn you embroidered badges, to the return of good old-fashioned snail mail. Tess skipped the book and dating updates this week because she was too busy living her best Vegas life at a Hilary Duff concert and chatting about books at the club. But if you know any historically accurate romantasy novels, send your recommendations Kate’s way. And stay tuned for next week’s episode because Tess will finally be joining us in Hawaii, in person, where two eligible bachelors may or may not be waiting for her…Patch Summer: tiktok.com/t/ZTByhvPAN/Proud of You Newsletter: https://proudofyou.club/products/proud-of-you-mail-club-u-sSong of Achilles: https://amzn.to/43RFmII If you like this podcast, please follow and leave us a five star review! Got a question? A hot take? A ramble you need to release into the world? Call us. 1-844-RUG-CHAT Official Instagram of the pod: https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddle  Follow Kate:  https://www.instagram.com/mrkate   Follow Joey:  https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr SUBSCRIBE to Youtube channel! http://bit.ly/mrkateyoutube It means the world to us and we have a great community here! Tune in to our Creative Life series in our members only section: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVPcEbVLQgLZX0Rt6jo34A/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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They Said My Voice Would Ruin My Career
JUN 2, 2026
They Said My Voice Would Ruin My Career
This week, a caller asks Kate a question that sparks a bigger conversation about staying true to yourself. Early in her acting career, TV executives told her she needed to tone herself down. Instead, she found a community of creative weirdos who liked her because of her quirks.We’re also celebrating Mars turning one, which marks a full year since one of the scariest chapters of our lives. For her birthday, we’re building a mud kitchen in the backyard, which ties perfectly into our new segment, Design Tip of the Week, where we talk about refreshing your home for summer and creating outdoor spaces that actually get used.Plus we fell down a cyberdeck TikTok rabbit hole , where brilliant makers are building whimsical custom computers from scratch, dropped some celebrity lore from our LA days, and talked about the books we can’t put down. What’s your favorite part of the podcast? Let us know in the comments! If you liked this video please give it a and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! http://bit.ly/mrkateyoutube It means the world to us and we have a great community here! Tune in to our Creative Life series in our members only section: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVPcEbVLQgLZX0Rt6jo34A/join Follow along wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a five-star review. Official Instagram of the pod: https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddle  Follow Kate:  https://www.instagram.com/mrkate   Follow Joey:  https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr Got a question? A hot take? A ramble you need to release into the world? Call us. 1-844-RUG-CHAT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The DIY Nervous System Remodel That Changed My Life
MAY 26, 2026
The DIY Nervous System Remodel That Changed My Life
This episode is a girl's hypersensitive guide to living in a world that's stacked against your nervous system. For Kate, that looked like years of debilitating chronic migraines. After trying just about everything, in true Mr.Kate fashion, she made her own solution and is so excited to share her midnight stretching ritual with all of you on the Rug Cuddle Instagram. And because overwhelm doesn't stop at the nervous system — you know that feeling when you open Pinterest for "just a little inspiration" and three hours later you're feeling overwhelmed, defeated, and somehow further from a decision than when you started? Dr. Kate has a prescription for that. It's called the Pinterest barf, and she walks you through her full step-by-step method for going from chaotic inspiration to a clear design direction without losing your mind. And then there's Tess, navigating the equally overwhelming world of dating — and how she may have accidentally gotten a little drunk on her Hinge date and ended up inviting him in to meet her cat, who was he was starstruck by. Single ladies, have the cat men taken over your algorithm or is it just Tess? And more importantly — how do we get her a date with Harry from the Sidemen?? The Stanton Protocol: https://amzn.to/49RCU8v If you liked this video please give it a and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! http://bit.ly/mrkateyoutube It means the world to us and we have a great community here! Tune in to our Creative Life series in our members only section: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVPcEbVLQgLZX0Rt6jo34A/join Follow along wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a five-star review. Official Instagram of the pod: https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddle  Follow Kate:  https://www.instagram.com/mrkate   Follow Joey:  https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr Got a question? A hot take? A ramble you need to release into the world? Call us. 1-844-RUG-CHAT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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55 MIN
We lost a job… over breastfeeding?
MAY 19, 2026
We lost a job… over breastfeeding?
Warning: this one's a tearjerker. We open up about something that weighed heavy on us: motherhood costing us a business opportunity. Knowing this happens to women all the time is exactly why we choose to walk away. Which got us talking about how women have spent years trying to fit into systems made for men, when science is only just now catching up to how differently we're actually wired. And maybe the answer we're looking for can be found in bees? We also share our survival tips for getting through the newborn stage, plus a delightfully whimsical creative spark that brings magic to an everyday task. Tess may have gotten dumped on the pod, but thanks to a friend hijacking her Hinge she's got a date with Fae — while Joey wishes it was at 7/11, he’ll settle for her agreeing not to mention that she’s currently reading a Peter Pan romantasy book. Call us and tell us your unique stories! 1-844-RUG-CHAT Books we’re reading: The Never King: amzn.to/3Rp64p5 Binding 13: amzn.to/42CJlZa The female nervous system:  https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahentrup/video/7633468496751447310?_r=1&_t=ZT-96Oasdlhl4X Vitamin gumball machine: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX9o_mwAmzo/?igsh=MTdpNXExc3l2bjJycA== If you liked this video please give it a and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! http://bit.ly/mrkateyoutube It means the world to us and we have a great community here! Tune in to our Creative Life series in our members only section: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVPcEbVLQgLZX0Rt6jo34A/join Follow along wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a five-star review. Official Instagram of the pod: https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddle Follow Kate:  https://www.instagram.com/mrkate Follow Joey:  https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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49 MIN
Parenting Witchcraft + Kate’s Princess Diaries Lore
MAY 12, 2026
Parenting Witchcraft + Kate’s Princess Diaries Lore
Joey kicks things off poking fun at Kate’s witchy era, which thanks to WitchTok has only gotten stronger… but after an astrology reading hits a little too close to home, he’s suddenly shouting from the rooftops that after 7 years, he’s finally out of Uranus.  We also get into our experience trying elimination communication, aka “diaper witchcraft,” while potty training our newborn, Kate shares one of her favorite analog activities lately: handing Moon a screen-free retro film-style camera to explore with. It captures all the nostalgic magic of a disposable camera, but without the wait to get the photos developed. We laugh about Kate’s cameo in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement still following her everywhere online, including the completely unscripted accent behind her iconic line. Tess reveals a shocking DNF, and we spiral into the dream of creating a TV show where we remodel homes in all 50 states… Netflix call us!  The Glasgow Witch: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatglasgowwitch Digifilm Camera: https://digifilmcamera.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorKBtRCo5GCvth8VPZIFLZ9_RPswmAJ7OkUb60U02mCG4ml-Y3i If you liked this video please give it a 👍 and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! http://bit.ly/mrkateyoutube It means the world to us and we have a great community here! Tune in to our Creative Life series in our members only section: http://bit.ly/mrkateyoutube  🙌 Follow along wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a five-star review. Official Instagram of the pod: https://www.instagram.com/rugcuddle Follow Kate: https://www.instagram.com/mrkate Follow Joey: https://www.instagram.com/joeyzehr Got a question? A hot take? A ramble you need to release into the world? Call us.📞 1-844-RUG-CHAT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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58 MIN