Explore every episode of the podcast Mom Life Unfiltered by THE CÆP
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| They Called My Breastfed Baby Fat: Cross-Cultural Mom Shaming and Finding Your Voice | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:44:36 | |
What happens when cultural expectations collide with modern motherhood? German mom Janina’s story will break your heart and open your eyes to the impossible standards moms face, no matter where they live. From being brutally shamed for her “chunky” exclusively breastfed baby (with suggestions to give a 7-month-old TEA instead of milk) to discovering the shocking differences between European and American food regulations, Janina’s experience reveals how judgment follows moms across continents. Her honest admission about her own screen time judgment - before finding herself in that exact situation - offers a powerful lesson about empathy and assumptions. This conversation dives deep into the cultural pressures that make parents feel like failures, the society that creates problems it then blames parents for, and why we need to normalize children being children in public spaces. Whether you’re navigating cross-cultural parenting, struggling with judgment, or trying to build your identity beyond motherhood, Janina’s wisdom and vulnerability will resonate deeply. Perfect for moms who are tired of impossible standards and ready for honest conversations about the realities of raising children in a world full of opinions. Guest: Janina Reimann (@janina_reimann23) | |||
| Chaotic but Fun: Building a Travel Business While Raising Tiny Explorers | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:40:41 | |
Join hosts Malliha Ahmad and Corinna Emery for an inspiring conversation with Amanda Emmerling (@toddling_traveler), the former banking COO turned travel advisor who’s proving that family adventures can start at 7 weeks old. From her daughter screaming in the Louvre to her son taking notes on geography, Amanda shares the real, unfiltered truth about traveling with kids and building a business around your passion. | |||
| I Took 3 Kids Under 2 on a 9-Hour Flight to Italy: The Chaos & Beauty of Travel Mom Life | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:44:06 | |
What happens when a content creator known for picture-perfect travel content becomes a mom of three and everything changes? Tara shares her honest journey from running a "digital magazine" Instagram account to embracing the beautiful chaos of real motherhood. From feeling like Jennifer Coolidge on a Vespa in Rome to navigating the reality of taking three children under two on a 9-hour international flight, Tara's stories will have you laughing, crying, and feeling deeply seen. She opens up about how becoming a mother shifted her entire perspective - not just on social media authenticity, but on appreciating her own parents and the sacrifices they made. This conversation covers the highs and lows of family travel (spoiler: Rome airports don't sell diapers), the pressure of maintaining perfect social media while living real life, and how grief and motherhood intersect in unexpected ways. Whether you're a fellow travel mom, struggling with social media authenticity, or simply navigating the complex emotions that come with raising children while processing your own childhood, Tara's wisdom will resonate. Perfect for moms ready to ditch the highlight reel pressure and embrace the messy, beautiful reality of motherhood - Vespa rides and international flight chaos included. Guest: Tara @ladyhattan | |||
| Home is Hard Work Too: Why This Mom Chooses Travel Over Comfort | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:47:28 | |
Mom Guest: Ashley Scribi (@ashleymscribi) shares her refreshing perspective on creating core memories around the world, maintaining lifelong friendships, and embracing life's roller coaster with a "strap in" mentality. What if the "hard work" of traveling with kids is just a different kind of hard work than staying home? From watching her children ride camels under starlit desert skies to prioritizing girls' nights that fill her cup, Ashley's approach to motherhood is both adventurous and grounded. She believes in showing her kids the world while they're young, maintaining friendships that go back to childhood, and owning whatever chaos life throws your way. This conversation will inspire you to think differently about travel, friendship, and how we handle the beautiful mess of motherhood. Whether you're considering that family trip or just need permission to prioritize filling your own cup, Ashley's wisdom will resonate with your mama heart. Join our community of moms who are done pretending it's all perfect and ready for real conversations about the adventure of raising humans. | |||
| The Mom Who Stepped Back from Social Media for Her Kids' Safety | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:47:53 | |
Join hosts Malliha Ahmad and Corinna Emory for an enlightening conversation with Jasmin (@lemons.for.days), a content creator and mother of three from Calgary who's redefining what it means to parent with intention. From recognizing her children's personalities before birth to stepping back from featuring her kids on social media, Jasmine shares her evolution from trying to be the "perfect mom" to simply being better than she was yesterday. The Magic of Stepping Back
Intuitive Motherhood
The Perfect Mom Myth
Balancing Work and Motherhood
Digital Age Parenting
Instagram:Guest Jasmin - @lemons.for.days "The Anxious Generation" - Essential reading for parents navigating the digital age | |||
| From 5 AM Mornings to Pizza Fridays: Real Talk on Mom Balance with Linzy Westman | 26 May 2025 | 00:48:59 | |
Real, unfiltered conversations for the mom who's done pretending it's all perfect. Today we're talking with Linzy (@linzywestman), content creator and mom of three, about the beautiful art of finding balance in chaos. From stealth 5 AM mornings to the weekly routines that actually create freedom, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and honest moments every busy mom needs to hear. Whether you're struggling to find "you" time, drowning in the daily grind, or looking for structure that doesn't feel stifling, Lindsay's approach to intentional motherhood will inspire and encourage you. Plus, her story about her three-year-old throwing up right before soccer pickup? Pure mom life gold. Join our mama village for more real talk and community support on our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AG1DYzoJA/?mibextid=wwXIfr | |||
| You're Not Failing - You're Fried: Nervous System Insights with Carrie Allen | 19 May 2025 | 00:51:51 | |
Feeling like the smallest things set you off lately? You’re not alone. In Episode 2 of Mom Life Unfiltered, hosts Corinna and Malliha sit down with nervous system educator and mom, Carrie Allen, to talk about what’s really happening when we feel overstimulated, reactive, or totally shut down. We dive into the biology behind burnout—and how understanding your nervous system can shift everything from your parenting to your self-compassion. In this episode, we explore:
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| When Guilt Meets Growth: Redefining the Modern Mom Hustle with Brooke Slade | 11 May 2025 | 00:47:18 | |
Feeling pulled in every direction? You’re not alone. In this episode of Mom Life Unfiltered, hosts Corinna and Malliha sit down with creative director and fellow mom Brooke Slade to talk about the tension between motherhood, ambition, and the messy work of healing. This convo is raw, reflective, and just what you need if you’ve been craving more than survival mode. In this episode, we talk about:
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