Explore every episode of the podcast The Motherly Podcast
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| Taraji P. Henson on empathy, healing, and the resilience of single moms | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:40:38 | |
In this episode, Liz speaks with Taraji P. Henson, best known for her roles in Empire, Hidden Figures, The Color Purple, and so many other incredible TV shows. Taraji is also the founder of The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (named after her late father), a nonprofit organization that works to eradicate the mental health stigma in Black communities and the author of a new children’s book, You Can Be a Good Friend No Matter What, that addresses the topic of bullying. Taraji opens up about her journey as a single mother navigating Hollywood, why she wrote her new book, and why she started her foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ophira Eisenberg on saying “yes” to motherhood | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:44:38 | |
In this episode, comedian, writer, and podcast host Ophira Eisenberg, who you may know from hosting NPR's Ask Me Another, The Moth, and her comedy podcast called Parenting is a Joke shares her the story of her decision to have her eight-year-old son after she was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer and talks about the complex relationship that we as mothers often have with our creativity and how she finds space for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Life Doula Brandi Sellerz-Jackson on healing and thriving as mothers | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:38:56 | |
In this conversation, Liz speaks with life doula Brandi Sellerz-Jackson, the author of the book, On Thriving: Harnessing Joy Through Life’s Great Labors. Brandi shares lessons from her work as a doula and talks about the life changing journey of motherhood, the importance of self-care, and why it is so important to heal childhood trauma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Parsley Health’s Dr. Robin Berzin on How Moms Can Prioritize their Health | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:43:01 | |
Dr. Robin Berzin is the Founder and CEO of Parsley Health, which she started to address a failure she saw in the healthcare system to address the root cause of chronic healthcare issues. Parsley Health goes beyond just refilling prescriptions to look at each patient’s medical conditions, diet, mental health, and lifestyle – and it is making holistic medicine accessible to more people everywhere. Now, the accomplished mother of three has a new book “State Change: End Anxiety, Beat Burnout, and Ignite a New Baseline of Energy and Flow.” In this conversation, Dr. Berzin shares how chronically stressed and burnt out moms can put their own health first and offers realistic ways for moms to prioritize their health. She also explains what the latest research says about gut health and autoimmune disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Christina Perri doesn’t want mothers to grieve alone | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:31:14 | |
In this episode, Liz speaks with singer and songwriter Christina Perri, who you may know from her songs, “Jar of Hearts” and “A Thousand Years,” the love theme for Twilight. Christina experienced an unimaginably difficult experience last year with the stillbirth of her second daughter -- and now, exactly one year later, she’s released a collection of lullabies dedicated to her called “Songs for Rosie." Christina has always been refreshingly candid about topics like mental health and postpartum depression and in this conversation, she opens up about the loss of her daughter Rosie, an experience that impacts 1 in 160 families each year, but still remains in the shadows, leaving so many families grieving alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tiffany Aliche wants all moms to get good with money | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:35:09 | |
Tiffany Aliche is the bestselling author of Get Good with Money, podcast host of Brown Ambition, and creator of the financial movement Budgetnista, which is a financial movement that's helped over one million women worldwide completely transform the way they think about their finances. In this episode, Tiffany talks to Liz about her own struggles with debt, her path from preschool teacher to financial guru, and the 10 steps that all moms—no matter their salary or situation—can take to get financially whole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sarah Nicole Landry of The Birds Papaya on celebrating the messiness of motherhood | 02 Dec 2021 | 00:24:58 | |
Sarah Nicole Landry runs The Birds Papaya platform and has amassed a massive following on Instagram, where she shares candidly about motherhood, body image, maternal health, remarriage, and everything in between. Liz talked to her about her journey from young mother to thought leader and host of The BodCon 2022, the difference between body positivity and body neutrality, and what she’s learned from motherhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tiffany Dufu on what being a 'good mother' really means | 25 Nov 2021 | 00:32:17 | |
In honor of Thanksgiving, here’s one of our favorite episodes from the Motherly archives to inspire you. Liz speaks with Tiffany Dufu, the author of Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less and founder and CEO of The Cru, a peer coaching service for women looking to jumpstart their careers. In this conversation, Tiffany talks about learning to “drop the ball” and the importance of letting go of outside expectations and pressures as a mother. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Author Abigail Tucker on the amazing ways our brains change after giving birth | 18 Nov 2021 | 00:31:02 | |
In this episode of the Motherly Podcast, Liz speaks with Abigail Tucker about her book, Mom Genes: Inside the New Science of Our Ancient Maternal Instinct. In their conversation, they explore the biology and science of motherhood -- the second adolescence we go through after giving birth, the science behind our maternal impulses, our so-called “mommy brain,” and some of the superpowers of resilience, adaptability, and heightened perception that we acquire after becoming a mother. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Registered dietician and nutritionist Sherry Coleman Collins on allergy prevention | 11 Nov 2021 | 00:29:54 | |
Liz speaks with registered dietician and nutritionist Sherry Coleman Collins about starting early with allergy prevention and recent evidence that supports early introduction of eggs and peanuts to babies. She also talks about how she reinforces healthy eating habits in her household and what she’s gained from having a child and a foster child after establishing a career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Natalie Hemby wants mamas to know they can’t do it all — and that’s ok | 04 Nov 2021 | 00:32:05 | |
Liz speaks with two-time Grammy Award winning artist and mother Natalie Hemby. Natalie has written some of your favorite songs by Lady Gaga, Kacey Musgraves, Kelly Clarkson, Miranda Lambert, and many more. In 2019, she joined the quartet The High Women alongside Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, and Marin Morris. Natalie talked about her new solo album, Pins and Needles, navigating a career peak right after the birth of her daughter, and the challenges and joys that come with raising an only child. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Esther Perel wants to help you rediscover the erotic and build your own modern village | 23 Sep 2021 | 00:39:36 | |
In this episode, Liz speaks to renowned psychotherapist, podcast host, and New York Times bestselling author, Esther Perel, about pandemic parenting, how we can build our own modern village to support both parents and kids, and how mothers can start to bring the erotic back into their daily lives. Esther also talks about her new game, “Where Should We Begin: A Game of Stories” and how it uses storytelling to help elicit curiosity and reframe your perceptions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kristen Bell and Jackie Tohn on friendship and the art of the “sneak teach” | 16 Sep 2021 | 00:25:03 | |
Kristen Bell and Jackie Tohn have been best friends since they met as young singers and actors more than 15 years ago. Now, they are collaborating on a new Amazon Original animated kids series — Do, Re, & Mi — which premieres this week. Liz checked in with them to talk about the universal power of music, why they want to “sneak teach” music to your kids, what their collective village looks like, and why close friendships are so important for both kids and parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cybersecurity Expert Anne Cutler on Raising Kids in the Digital Age | 07 Mar 2024 | 00:31:52 | |
Liz speaks with Anne Cutler, a cybersecurity expert and a mom of two about digital safety and the emergent things we all need to be thinking about when keeping our kids safe. Anne is the director of communications for Keeper Security and her company recently ran a survey of parents about their practices around how to keep their kids safe online – their results showed that most of us have a long way to go. In this conversation, Anne also shares practical online safety tips and talks about why parents need to have an open dialogue with kids about online safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What the world’s oldest cultures taught Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff about parenting | 09 Sep 2021 | 00:48:54 | |
NPR Global Health Desk Correspondent, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, traveled to three continents with her three-year-old daughter, Rosie, along as her sidekick. Together, they lived with Maya, Hadzabe, and Inuit families, and learned how to tame Rosie’s tantrums, motivate kids to be helpful, and build confidence and self-sufficiency. Michaeleen captured all that she learned in her New York Times bestselling book, Hunt, Gather, Parent. Liz checked in with her to talk more about her book, what makes modern Western parenting “weird,” why the village is just ingrained in almost every culture except our own, and how we can incorporate what Michaeleen learned from these families into our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Emily Oster on her new book and another pandemic school year | 02 Sep 2021 | 00:27:37 | |
With our kids heading back to school, Liz checks back in with economist and bestselling author Emily Oster to find out what the latest data says about the COVID Delta variant. She also talks to Emily about her new book, The Family Firm, which helps parents navigate some of the really complicated choices we have to make as parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Elle Moxley on Building a More Inclusive Society for Our Kids | 26 Aug 2021 | 00:31:38 | |
Elle Moxley is the Founder and Director of the Marsha P. Johnson Institute, which advocates for Black Trans people, as well as the co-founding member and former strategic partner of the Black Lives Matter network. In this special episode, Elle shares her story with Liz, offers insight into how parents can help build a more inclusive society, and talks about the Marsha P. Johnson Institute’s new partnership with H&M. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sweet Potato Soul’s Jenné Claiborne Explains Why There’s is Hope for Even Our Pickiest of Eaters | 19 Aug 2021 | 00:33:02 | |
In this episode, Liz talks to Jenné Claiborne, founder of the wildly popular vegan lifestyle platform and cookbook, Sweet Potato Soul, about how she went from being a picky chicken nugget eater kid to a plant-based chef, cooking instructor, and health coach. Jenné explains why — at the end of the day — modeling healthy eating habits is more important than your kids or family eating healthy. She also talked about why she’s raising her daughter to be vegan and offers health recipe suggestions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Willow Pump CEO Laura Chambers Wants to Bring Dignity Back to Breastfeeding | 12 Aug 2021 | 00:37:29 | |
In this episode, Liz speaks with Laura Chambers, the CEO of Willow Pump about Willow’s breakthrough, mobile breast pump and why we need to put mothers at the center of our conversation within our culture. Laura also talked about her struggles with burnout and discussed some of the innovative work programs she’s creating to help nourish her workers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Heng Ou on Why Moms Need Postpartum Healing | 05 Aug 2021 | 00:30:22 | |
In this first episode of Season 8 of The Motherly Podcast, Liz speaks with Heng Ou, the author of the book The First 40 Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother and the founder of Motherbees, which is a food and lifestyle company that supports women through every stage of motherhood. Liz talks to Heng about the important 40-day healing period after a mother gives birth, a practice which has been cultivated around the world since ancient times, but has been lost in our modern Western society. Heng explains why we need to support and nourish new moms and why it is so important to slow down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kelly and Callie of Slumberkins on Talking to Kids About Difficult Emotions | 24 Jun 2021 | 00:39:08 | |
In this episode, Liz talks to best friends, moms, and co-founders, Callie Christensen and Kelly Oriard. Callie, a special education teacher, and Kelly, a former family therapist, started their wildly successful company, Slumberkins, which makes educational emotional learning tools for kids, when they were both new moms themselves. Callie and Kelly talk to Liz about what inspired them to create Slumberkins, how to talk to kids about difficult emotions, how their fun side project became their career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike on Raising Montessori Babies | 17 Jun 2021 | 00:37:50 | |
In this episode, Liz speaks with Montessori educators and authors, Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike. They discuss their latest book, Montessori Baby and explain the Montessori philosophy and how to apply it to the youngest children (even before they are born). They also explain how the way they educate children differs from the way in which they were raised, and why it is so important to parent from a place of respect and love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wow in the World’s Mindy Thomas on staying young at heart | 09 Jun 2021 | 00:37:15 | |
Mindy Thomas, co-host of the popular kids podcast Wow in the World, talks to Liz about her new book for kids, The Wow and How of the Human Body, why every day in her house is a “yes” day, and how she keeps the spirit of fun and play alive even in the most stressful moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dawn Fable educates us on CBD and the importance of laughter | 03 Jun 2021 | 00:32:37 | |
Dawn Fable started her CBD brand, Press Pause, to help other mothers, like herself, find a more natural way to combat anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder. In this conversation with Liz, she educates us on CBD, explains what to look for when initially trying it out, and explains why laughter is always the best medicine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Annie Grace on why the alcohol industry is targeting moms | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:39:16 | |
For the first time in history, women are binge drinking more than men. To find out why, Liz speaks with Annie Grace, author of The Alcohol Experiment and This Naked Mind, two bestselling books that provide tools to help people take an unbiased look at their relationship with alcohol and addiction. Annie explains how the alcohol industry has pivoted from targeting men to women, pitching alcohol as “mommy’s little helper” to escape from the stress of motherhood. Annie and Liz also discuss their own personal relationships to alcohol and talk about how our society could better support moms when it comes to their relationship to drinking and their wellbeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jewel on breaking negative cycles and bringing out the best in our kids | 27 May 2021 | 00:42:17 | |
Liz talks to musician and author, Jewel, about the importance of both nature and nurture, her difficult childhood, and why breaking negative patterns and cycles was so important to her before having her son. She also talks about how she taught herself to become more mindful and how others, even those without access to therapy or other mental health resources, have the opportunity to do the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bestselling author Katherine May on the power of rest and retreat in difficult times | 20 May 2021 | 00:32:50 | |
Katherine May’s bestselling memoir, Wintering, which was released in January 2021, at the height of our pandemic winter, couldn’t have been more timely. The book chronicles her year of retreat from the world after a series of events left her in a dark place. The same year, she also decided to pull her six-year-old son from school, after he was bullied. In this episode, Liz talks to Katherine about her self-described “radical” act to slow-down, why she thinks mothers don’t honor their most difficult moments enough, and what it feels like to finally come out of the cold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Emma Brown on Raising Emotionally Healthy Boys | 13 May 2021 | 00:32:26 | |
After the birth of her son, Washington Post investigative reporter, Emma Brown, made the decision that she wanted to raise her boy to be different than many of the men she reported on in the wake of the #Metoo movement. So, she traveled across America, speaking to boys and men about what it means to be a boy today to learn what she could do differently. Her new book, To Raise a Boy: Classrooms, Locker Rooms, Bedrooms, and the Hidden Struggles of American Boyhood, is a chronicle of her experience. In this episode, she talks to Liz about what she learned and explains that just as we’ve been failing our young girls, we are also failing our young boys, both physically and mentally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Melissa Bernstein of Melissa & Doug wants you to know that you aren’t alone | 06 May 2021 | 00:34:58 | |
Melissa Bernstein is one-half of the incredibly successful global toy company Melissa & Doug. However, the mother of six and creator behind the joyful toys has also secretly battled depression for most of her life. In this candid interview, Melissa opens up about her struggles and how she’s learned to manage her depression over time. She also talks about how her depression has impacted her relationship with her children and explains why she wants others to know that they aren’t suffering alone. To learn more about Melissa’s new LifeLines community, visit Lifelines.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Floral Designer Sarah Winward on the power of observation and bringing nature inside | 29 Apr 2021 | 00:33:39 | |
Celebrated floral designer Sarah Winward explains why we shouldn’t feel intimidated by flowers, how she learned to balance her career and kids, and why she wants us all to take a deeper look at the natural beauty that surrounds us. She also talked about how her decision to rent her own creative space was a game changer early in her career and shares simple ways to experiment with flowers in your own home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HGTV Design Star Next Gen Winner Carmeon Hamilton on making beautiful environments accessible to all | 22 Apr 2021 | 00:33:43 | |
Liz checks in with HGTV’s Design Star Next Gen Winner, Cameon Hamilton, to discuss her life-changing win, how her background in healthcare design shaped her unique interior design approach, why she believes everyone should have access to a beautiful home, and how she teaches her son to be a good plant parent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Shea McGee on Recalibration, Balance, and the Beauty in Everyday | 15 Apr 2021 | 00:40:09 | |
Liz checks in with Shea McGee, one half of Studio McGee, author, star of the Netflix show “Dream Home Makeover,” and co-creator of a sold-out Target Line. Shea talks about her upcoming pregnancy, how she plans to recalibrate following a busy year of career success, what she’s learned from her kids, and how we can all find the potential for beauty in our homes and lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| DIY Queen Angela Rose Wants You to Stop Pinning and Start Doing | 08 Apr 2021 | 00:34:26 | |
DIY design queen Angela Rose has amassed a huge following for helping to make her home and others’ look like the ones we all love to pin on Pinterest but think we can never pull off or afford. In this episode, Angela talked to Liz about how her experience of raising a son with autism inspired her DIY journey and why she thinks women should have the confidence to pick up power tools. She also talked about seeing the potential in every situation, whether it is your home or your personal life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cortney Novogratz on designing the life that works for you | 01 Apr 2021 | 00:33:48 | |
In this inspiring first episode of Season 7 of the podcast, Cortney Novogratz, one half the home design duo, The Novogratz, and mother to seven kids, talks about how starting her company with her husband was a way to bring her career and her priorities as a mother together, so she never had to choose between work and family. In this moment where work and home is blurred for so many moms, Cortney offers advice on how to make “the new normal” work for you, regardless of your living situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Lily’s Neema Roshania Patel on feminism and showing up for moms | 11 Mar 2021 | 00:27:00 | |
Liz checks in with the editor and founding member of The Lily, The Washington Post’s publication that puts women at the center. Neema explains why we need publications like The Lily to tell these stories about women, why we need to show up for moms in the ways that matter, and why feminism isn’t a dirty word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| LTK’s Amber Venz Box on the influencer economy and finding balance in motherhood | 22 Feb 2024 | 00:35:54 | |
Mom of four, Amber Venz Box, is the Co-Founder and President of LTK, an app that has revolutionized the online shopping industry by connecting brands and creators and helping creators monetize their businesses. In this conversation, Amber shares her thoughts on the future of the influencer economy, how she navigates motherhood and her career, and offers great style tips for busy moms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Celebrating Trailblazing Mothers: An Interview with Senator Tammy Duckworth | 04 Mar 2021 | 00:13:13 | |
In honor of Women's History Month, we are celebrating trailblazing mothers all month. First, with an interview with Senator Tammy Duckworth (Illinois), one of the most prominent mothers in American government today, that we aired in our very first season of the podcast. In 2018, for the first time in history, Senator Duckworth got the U.S. Senate to agree on a vote to allow babies onto the Senate floor, so that she—and others in the future—could breastfeed while partaking in important votes. And in October 2019, we have her to thank for successfully passing the Friendly Airports for Mothers Act. Senator Duckworth is also a purple heart recipient and veteran of the Iraq War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Black Women's Health Imperative President & CEO Linda Goler Blount on the Black maternal mortality crisis | 25 Feb 2021 | 00:40:39 | |
Black Women’s Health Imperative President & CEO, Linda Goler Blount, talks to Liz about her accomplished career, why the health of Black women is at a crisis-point, how her grandchild motivates her, and why scientific data matters when it comes to improving maternal mortality outcomes and other health disparities for Black women. The Black Women's Health Imperative provides a number of health resources on their website, including a number of the studies mentioned in the interview. You can visit https://bwhi.org/ to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Refinery29’s Global Editor-in-Chief Simone Oliver on sisterhood, style as self-expression, and raising kind kids | 18 Feb 2021 | 00:35:07 | |
Liz speaks with Refinery29’s Global Editor-in-Chief, Simone Oliver, about her new role, why she always gives people the benefit of the doubt, and how going to an all-girls school and then attending Howard, a historically black college, shaped her approach to her career and motherhood. She also offers tips on maternity and postpartum style, talks about her postpartum body, and explains why it is so important to embrace the transformation of motherhood through fashion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Raquel Roxanne Nowak on navigating the process of becoming a mother | 11 Feb 2021 | 00:32:14 | |
Liz speaks with Raquel Roxanne Nowak, the founder and creative director of Matrescence, the first clean skincare line developed especially for motherhood. Raquel tells Liz about the shock she experienced post-pregnancy and how her desire to help other women navigate the transition inspired her to become a certified holistic nutritionist and prenatal health coach. Raquel also talks about her relationship with her mother influenced her career and life choices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Black Mothers on working to change the narrative, hope, and allyship | 04 Feb 2021 | 00:19:28 | |
In this special episode, Liz talks with Gabrielle Union, Valerie Jarrett, Nic Stone, Harmonia Rosales, Jurnee Smollett, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Meena Harris, and LaTonya Yvette about the state of black motherhood in America. They tell her how they talk to their kids about racism, what makes them excited about the future, and how they are working to change the narrative for black mothers everywhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Woman's Day's Meaghan B. Murphy wants to put the “yay” back in your day | 28 Jan 2021 | 00:33:38 | |
Liz speaks with Woman's Day Editor-in-Chief, Meaghan B. Murphy, about her new book, Your Fully Charged Life, which gives mamas concrete tips on how to inject more positivity and energy into their daily lives. Meaghan also talks about how the tragedy in her early years inspired her to take a more optimistic approach to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sexologist and author Kimberly Ann Johnson on helping mamas get the sex they want | 21 Jan 2021 | 00:36:59 | |
Liz speaks with certified sexological bodyworker, somatic experiencing practitioner, doula, and author, Kimberly Ann Johnson about postpartum sex, why our culture prioritizes productivity over pleasure, what makes female arousal special, and how mama’s can start asking for better sex from their partners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Personal finance expert Alexa von Tobel gives moms the financial advice they need | 14 Jan 2021 | 00:34:36 | |
Liz speaks with Alexa Von Tobel, former CEO and founder of personal finance website, LearnVest, current Founder and Managing Partner of Inspired Capital, and author of New York Times bestsellers Financially Fearless and Financially Forward about her mission to empower women to feel in control of their finances. Alexa also explains why it is so important for parents to model healthy behaviors for the kids when it comes to money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fresh ways to help your kids manage emotions with Generation Mindful founder Suzanne Tucker | 08 Jan 2021 | 00:40:05 | |
Liz talks to Suzanne Tucker, positive parenting educator, physical therapist, and founder of Generation Mindful, which makes evidence-based toys and tools to help parents and educators teach kids emotional skills. Suzanne helps Liz understand her positive parenting approach and offers new ways to help kids manage tantrums and volatile emotions, as well as tips on staying present amidst parenting chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Unburdened and energized: reversing mom burn-out for 2021 | 01 Jan 2021 | 00:29:07 | |
There’s no doubt about it, 2020 was exhausting for moms everywhere. In Motherly’s State of Motherhood survey we even found that 97% of moms report feeling burnt out at least some of the time. To help moms reset for the New Year, Liz speaks with leading feminist, life coach, and author Bethany Webster, about her new book and how moms can unburden themselves, set better boundaries, and re-energize in 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Amanda Seyfried on mothering with OCD and life on the farm | 15 Feb 2024 | 00:38:58 | |
In this episode, Amanda Seyfried – who is best known for her work on Mean Girls, Mamma Mia!, Les Misérables, and her Emmy Award-winning turn in the Dropout – opens up about how she manages her mental health as the mother of two, why she left the city for a more simple, grounded life on a farm, and why she started her new sustainable playhouse company, Make It Cute, with her two childhood best friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dr. Laura Markham on sibling rivalry and positive parenting | 24 Dec 2020 | 00:50:30 | |
With families together stuck at home together during COVID-19, squabbling siblings are even more of an issue for most parents than ever before. In this episode, Liz speaks with clinical psychologist, positive parenting expert, and bestselling author Dr. Laura Markham on handling everything from fighting siblings to introducing a new child to your children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Emily Oster on pressure-free parenting and why data is our friend | 17 Dec 2020 | 00:30:34 | |
In this episode, Liz speaks with professor, economist, and author Emily Oster about why the stress of early motherhood drove her to turn her economist lens on the conflicting ideas that come at us as new parents. Emily also talked about her COVID-19 School Response Dashboard and what it really tells us about kids and school during the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hyperemesis Gravidarum researcher Dr. Marlena Fejzo is on a mission to understand women's health | 10 Dec 2020 | 00:31:27 | |
Liz speaks with geneticist and hyperemesis gravidarum researcher Dr. Marlena Fejzo about her groundbreaking work on the condition that impacts six million women globally during pregnancy and is characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, dehydration, and in severe cases, death. Dr. Fejzo also talks about her own tragic experience with HG and shares her thoughts on why she believes there is still so little research on women's health concerns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||