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The Motherly Podcast
Motherly
254 episodes
The Motherly Podcast features honest conversations about modern motherhood with inspiring leaders—who also happen to be mothers. These incredible women, like Kristen Bell, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, and Gabrielle Union, are helping to redefine motherhood, using their voices to uplift women with practical ideas and expert insights. The Webby Award winning podcast is hosted each week by Liz Tenety, an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Motherly.
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Ali Krieger on Navigating Life Beyond the Game
In this episode, Liz sits down with Ali Krieger, a retired professional soccer player, two-time World Cup champion, advocate for pay equity and LGBTQ+ rights, and current ESPN analyst. Ali opens up about the challenges…
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Saving Lives: Kathryn Cross on the Power of Cord Blood Banking
In this episode of the Motherly Podcast, Liz chats with Kathryn Cross, founder of Anja Health, a company dedicated to helping families preserve umbilical cord and placenta stem cells. Kathryn’s journey is deeply…
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This is How We Play: Caroline Cupp and Jessica Slice on Disability, Motherhood, and Representation
In this episode of the Motherly Podcast, Liz welcomes guests Jessica Slice and Carolyn Cupp. Both are passionate moms, disability justice activists, and the authors of the inspiring new picture book, This is How We…
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The Mandalorian's Katee Sackhoff on Motherhood and Resilience
In this episode of the Motherly Podcast, Liz sits down with actress Katee Sackhoff, known for her roles in Battlestar Galactica, Robot Chicken, and The Mandalorian. As a mother of two, Katee shares her heartfelt…
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Pop Culture Moms Andie Mitchell & Sabrina Kohlberg on TV’s Life Lessons
In today’s episode, Liz chats with best friends Andie Mitchell and Sabrina Kohlberg, hosts of the Good Morning America and ABC podcast Pop Culture Moms. Together, they explore the evolving portrayal of motherhood in…
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Meena Harris: Lessons from a Legacy of Strong Women (Re-Release)
In this special re-release for election season, we revisit an inspiring conversation with lawyer, founder of the Phenomenal Women Action Campaign, and children's book author Meena Harris. As the daughter of Maya Harris…
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HGTV’s Jasmine Roth Shares her Blueprint for Motherhood
Liz chats with Jasmine Roth, the star of HGTV’s popular show, Help! I Wrecked My House, where she helps homeowners fix their failed DIY projects. Jasmine shares how her expectations of motherhood were completely…
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Rachel Platten on Finding Her Voice Through Motherhood
Join singer-songwriter Rachel Platten, known for her anthem “Fight Song,” as she sits down with Liz to discuss her transformative journey into motherhood and how it inspired her latest album, I Am Rachel Platten.…
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Chamber of Mothers Erin Erenberg and Raena Boston Want Moms to Vote
Liz speaks with Erin Berg and Raina Boston, the co-founders of Chamber of Mothers, a non-profit that works at the federal and local levels of government to lobby for parental benefits like affordable child care, paid…
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Jo Piazza on her book The Sicilian Inheritance and the lie of “doing it all”
Author, journalist, and podcaster, Jo Piazza, talks to Liz about her bestselling book The Sicilian Inheritance, why it is so important for her to tell women-centered stories, and what she’s learned from motherhood…
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Taraji P. Henson on empathy, healing, and the resilience of single moms
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…
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Ophira Eisenberg on saying “yes” to motherhood
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…
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Ashley Graham on fostering self-love and body acceptance in your kids
In this conversation, Liz speaks with supermodel, designer, author, and entrepreneur Ashley Graham, about her new debut children’s book, A Kid’s Book About Beauty, why Ashley didn’t feel beautiful as a kid, and how she…
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Big Time Adulting’s Caitlin Murray on humor & getting real about motherhood
Liz speaks with Caitlin Murray, who you may know from her hilarious Big Time Adulting social media accounts, podcast, and the catch-phrase “get yourself a little snack.” Caitlin tells us the story of how she started…
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Lisa Damour wants to help us parent through the challenging teen years
Lisa Damour is a mom of two and a clinical psychologist and author who specializes in helping teenagers and their parents navigate the often tumultuous phase of life. Lisa co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, is the author…
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Mother Untitled’s Neha Ruch on changing the outdated perception of stay-at-home mom
Neha Ruch is a mom of two and the founder of Mother Untitled, a platform that provides resources for ambitious women who took a career pause to have children and who want to reenter the workforce. In this episode, Neha…
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Bestselling Poet Cleo Wade on the relationship between motherhood and creativity
Cleo Wade is the mom of two and New York Times bestselling author and poet whose work explores hope, resilience, and the power of love. She just published her newest book, May You Love and Be Loved, which is a…
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Julia Rockwell on how busy parents can fight climate change
In honor of Earth Day, here’s a special episode with Julia Rockwell, the author of Mothering Earth: A Busy Parents Guide to Saving the Planet. In this conversation with Liz, Julia explains why she chose to make…
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Parenting and Pregnancy Expert Sharon Mazel on the Parenting Tips that Really Matter
Sharon Mazel is the mom of four, a grandmother, an author, journalist, parenting and pregnancy expert, and a coach — and her latest book, Bite Sized Parenting, provides easily digestible guidance to support parents…
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Jaclyn Lindsey on Combating Bullying and Building a Kinder World
Jaclyn Lindsey is the founder of Kindness.org, a non-profit that takes an evidence-based approach to build programs, partnerships, and products that empower people to choose kindness. Jaclyn and Liz talk about some of…
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Life Doula Brandi Sellerz-Jackson on healing and thriving as mothers
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…
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Cybersecurity Expert Anne Cutler on Raising Kids in the Digital Age
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…
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Annie Grace on why the alcohol industry is targeting moms
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…
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LTK’s Amber Venz Box on the influencer economy and finding balance in motherhood
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…
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Amanda Seyfried on mothering with OCD and life on the farm
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…
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Abha Bhattarai Unpacks the Childcare Crisis
Abha Bhattarai is an economics reporter for the Washington Post, where she's been covering the economics of childcare. In this conversation, Abha and Liz talk about the current state of the childcare crisis in the…
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Dr. Aliza Pressman on the art and science of raising good humans
Welcome back to the Motherly Podcast – to kick off this season, Liz speaks with Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, popular podcast, and mother of two teenagers. Aliza has a new book, The Five Principles of…
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Serenity Carr on Finding Wellness from What We Eat
In this interview, Serenity Carr, the Founder and CEO of Serenity Kids, discusses how her journey into motherhood was interwoven with the founding of her baby food company. Inspired by her own process of healing…
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Ruth Veloria on How Working Moms Can Reach Beyond “Just a Job”
In this episode, Liz talks to Ruth Veloria, a mother of four and Chief Strategy and Customer Officer at the University of Phoenix. They discuss the first annual Mothers Overcome More (MOM) report, which the University…
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Erin Andrews Talks Fertility Challenges, New Motherhood, and WEAR
In this episode, Liz talks to renowned sportscaster and television personality, Erin Andrews. Erin talks all about her fertility journey and juggling the demands of new motherhood with her busy career. She also tells…
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Revolutionizing Work for Moms: An interview with Allison Robinson of The Mom Project
In this episode, Liz speaks with Allison Robinson, founder of The Mom Project, a digital talent platform designed to help moms reenter the workforce and also to connect them with flexible employment opportunities. In…
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Minna Dubin is confronting the unspoken truth about “Mom Rage”
In this episode, Liz talks to Minna Dubin, about her new book, Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood. They discuss the unique psychological experience of mom rage, the guilt and shame that follows it, and…
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Shattering Taboos: Joanna Griffiths on the Business of Period Underwear and Perimenopause
In this episode, Liz speaks with Joanna Griffiths, mom of three, and President and Founder of Knix. After normalizing leak-proof underwear, Knix is now on a mission to shine a light on the “invisible” chapter of…
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Lactation expert Victoria Facelli want you know there’s no shame in formula feeding
In this episode, Victoria Facelli, a lactation consultant and postpartum doula, discusses her inclusive approach to feeding and parenting, sharing her personal experience raising a child with a disability. The…
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Celebrity Organizer Ria Safford on Making Your Home Work for You
In this conversation, Liz talks with professional organizer Ria Safford about her new book The Organized Home for New Parents and her systems-based approach to organization. Once a self-proclaimed messy person, Ria…
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Motherhood and MS: Jamie-Lynn Sigler's Unfiltered Journey
In this conversation, Liz talks with Jamie-Lynn Sigler, actress and star of “The Sopranos,” about her experience as a mother with multiple sclerosis and what she’s learned over the two decades since her diagnosis. She…
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Professor Katheryn Russell-Brown on 12 Amazing Black Women in the Civil Rights Movement
In this conversation, Liz engages in a discussion with legal scholar and criminal justice expert, Professor Katheryn Russell-Brown, about her children's book, 'Justice Rising: 12 Amazing Black Women in the Civil Rights…
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Breaking Taboos: Dr. Somi Javaid on Women's Health and Menopause
In this episode, Liz speaks with Dr. Somi Javaid, OB/GYN, sexual medicine expert, and founder of HerMD. Liz and Somi dive deep into women’s health, menopause and perimenopause. They discuss why these crucial…
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Matrescence Unveiled: A Conversation with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz
In this episode, Liz delves into the fascinating world of matrescence with the renowned expert, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz. Amy, a bestselling author, host of the Happy Mama Movement podcast, and founder of the Mama Rising…
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Dancing Through Motherhood: Jess King's Journey
In this episode, Liz speaks to Peloton instructor, keynote speaker, DJ, and life coach, Jess King. Jess welcomed her son last year – and her partner Sophia, just gave birth to their beautiful daughter a few weeks ago.…
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Jennifer Wallace on breaking the chains of toxic achievement culture
Liz talks to award-winning journalist and author, Jennifer Wallace, about her new book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—and What We Can Do About It, which takes a look at the toxic achievement…
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Samantha Mathews on the Realities of Being a Gestational Surrogate
Samantha Mathews, mom of two, has always lived an unconventional life full of adventure – from her six months traveling in an RV with her husband and two kids to her more recent decision to become a gestational…
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Alexis Jones wants mothers to give themselves permission to slow down
Alexis Jones is an internationally recognized speaker, founder of the non-profits I Am That Girl, and ProtectHer, a media personality, author, and the recipient of The Jefferson Award, the “Oscar of Activism.” In…
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Blessing Adesiyan wants to build a better workplace for mothers
Blessing Adesiyan is a mom of four and spent 20 years working as a chemical engineer in the corporate world, always feeling like an outsider as a Black woman, immigrant, and mother. That’s what inspired her to start…
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Jules Blaine Davis wants to reframe how mother’s think about food & home
Jules Blaine Davis – a self-described “kitchen healer” – is a speaker, poet, cook, mother, and expert on women's healing. Her work, which is described in her book The Kitchen Healer, looks at our relationships with our…
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Marie Kondo wants moms to know that a little messiness is ok sometimes
In this episode, Liz sits down with Marie Kondo and her translator to talk about her celebrated Kon-Mari Method, which focuses on organizing your space as a means of facilitating the lifestyle you want to live – and…
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Ashley Mills is on a mission to make health & fitness accessible and fun
In this episode, Liz talks to Ashley Mills, the co-founder and CEO of Obé Fitness, which she started with the goal of making movement more accessible and bringing a boutique fitness experience into people’s homes. She…
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Diary of an Honest Mom's Libby Ward wants to empower moms to start prioritizing themselves
Libby Ward is the creator of the wildly popular TikTok, Instagram, and blog Diary of an Honest Mom. In this conversation, Liz talks with Libby about her experience of new motherhood, why her discovery of all the social…
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Vienna Pharaon on family origins and healing our childhood wounds
In this episode, Liz speaks with marriage and family therapist Vienna Pharaon. Vienna has her own practice called Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy and regularly shares relationship insights and advice on her popular…
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Nedra Glover Tawwab wants mothers to set healthy boundaries
In this episode, Liz talks with relationship therapist and author Nedra Glover Tawwab about her newest book, Drama Free, which focuses on navigating family relationships. In this conversation, Nedra talks about her…
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