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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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  1. Dr. Laura Markham on sibling rivalry and positive parenting

    · 51 min · S5 E53

    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…

  2. Emily Oster on pressure-free parenting and why data is our friend

    · 31 min · S5 E52

    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…

  3. Hyperemesis Gravidarum researcher Dr. Marlena Fejzo is on a mission to understand women's health

    · 31 min · S5 E51

    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…

  4. Bitsy’s Gabrielle Union, Maggie Patton, and Alex Buckley on healthy eating for all

    · 34 min · S5 E50

    In this episode, Liz speaks with Gabrielle Union, Maggie Patton, and Alex Buckley, who are all working together to grow Bitsy’s, their healthy food brand for kids, which was born out of a mission to address childhood…

  5. Bestselling author Nic Stone on motherhood as a form of storytelling

    · 34 min · S5 E49

    In this episode, Liz talks to Nic Stone, the bestselling young adult author of Dear Martin and the recently released Dear Justyce about creating a new narrative, not just in her fiction, but also through motherhood.…

  6. Baby2Baby Co-CEOs Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein on the importance of mothers helping mothers

    · 34 min · S5 E48

    Baby2Baby Co-CEOs Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein talk to Liz about why they started their nonprofit that provides children who are living in poverty with basic necessities such as diapers, clothing, and…

  7. Actress Candace Cameron Bure on raising kids with faith and kindness

    · 34 min · S5 E47

    In this episode, Liz speaks with actress Candace Cameron Bure about her faith-based approach to raising her kids, why love and kindness are so core to her life philosophy, and what she learned from her "Full House"…

  8. Actress and Activist Alyssa Milano on working mothers and modern activism

    · 32 min · S5 E46

    To kick-off Season 5 of the podcast, Liz speaks with actress, activist, and author Alyssa Milano about her #metoo tweet that helped to ignite a movement, how she learned to let things roll off her back, and why she’s…

  9. Musician Amanda Sudano Ramirez on embracing adventure and chaos

    · 26 min · S4 E45

    Amanda Sudano Ramirez, one half of the musical duo, JohnnySwim, and star of an upcoming reality show on Joanna and Chip Gaines’ Magnolia Network, talks about what she’s learned about embracing chaos from life on the…

  10. Comedian Gina Brillon on healing through laughter

    · 34 min · S4 E44

    Liz speaks with comedian Gina Brillon, just a few weeks before the birth of her son, to discuss her Amazon Original comedy special titled, The Floor is Lava, what pregnancy has been like during COVID-19, and why it has…

  11. Rachel Hollis on the importance of maintaining an identity outside of motherhood

    · 42 min · S4 E43

    Liz talks to Rachel Hollis, bestselling author, motivational speaker, blogger, podcast host, and mom of four about her new book Didn’t See That Coming, her recent divorce, and how she overcame her childhood trauma.…

  12. YouTube star Dzung Lewis on cooking for kids

    · 41 min · S4 E42

    Liz checks in with popular YouTube host, Dzung Lewis to discuss her new cookbook Honeysuckle. Dzung shares tips on how to cook for kids, talks about her eclectic food influences, and explains about how food has become…

  13. Mutha Founder Hope Smith on Surrogacy and the Meaning of Unconditional Love

    · 40 min · S4 E41

    Mutha Founder and TV personality Hope Smith talks to Liz about IVF, her surrogacy pregnancy, the group of foster children she and her husband have taken under their wing, and what motherhood—in all its incarnations—has…

  14. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford on how mamas can preserve their mental health

    · 39 min · S4 E40

    Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, licensed Psychologist, speaker, and host of the popular podcast, Therapy for Black Girls, offers Liz tips on how to cope with the parenting stress of COVID-19. She also explains why every mama…

  15. Actress and author Danica McKellar on teaching kids math skills and confidence

    · 41 min · S4 E39

    Liz speaks with actress and math writer Danica McKellar about how math helped her find her own identity after her time on Wonder Years and why being friends with your own kid isn’t so bad. She also talks about how to…

  16. Vrbo’s Melanie Fish on the importance of mental health breaks

    · 36 min · S4 E38

    Liz speaks with Vrbo’s Melanie Fish about her zig-zagging career path after kids, how she caught the travel bug at an early age, and why it is so important for mothers and families to take a break right now, whether it…

  17. Meena Harris on what she learned from growing up in a family of Super Women

    · 26 min · S4 E37

    Liz speaks with Meena Harris, lawyer and founder of the Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign. Meena talked about what she learned from growing up in a family of strong, tight-knit women and why she wrote her children's…

  18. Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson of the Kind Campaign on bullying and mom shaming

    · 39 min · S4 E36

    In this episode, Liz talks to Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson, founders of the Kind campaign, an internationally recognized nonprofit that brings awareness and healing to the negative effects of girl-against-girl…

  19. Actress and activist Jurnee Smollett on mom guilt and changing the narrative

    · 39 min · S4 E35

    Liz speaks with actress and activist Jurnee Smollett -- star of Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn, Eve’s Bayou, the hotly anticipated HBO show Lovecraft Country -- about mom guilt, why…

  20. Peloton’s Jenn Sherman on Finding Time to Work Out and Second Beginnings

    · 56 min · S4 E34

    Host Liz Tenety speaks with Jenn Sherman — Peloton’s very first cycling instructor — about finding joy in her second career and taking care of her teenagers in quarantine. Jenn also shared motivating and encouraging…

  21. Ai-Jen Poo on making the invisible work of mothers and caregivers visible

    · 34 min · S4 E33

    Host Liz Tenety checks in with Ai-jen Poo, the co-founder and Executive Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, a non-profit with the goal to bring quality work, dignity and fairness to the growing number…

  22. Glennon Doyle on imperfect motherhood and raising wild children

    · 29 min · S4 E32

    Host Liz Tenety kicks off Season 4 of the podcast with an interview with Glennon Doyle, New York Times bestselling author, philanthropist, and mother of two. Glennon talks about her latest book, Untamed, her…

  23. Eliza Blank on why plants are an important part of nurturing yourself and your children

    · 23 min · S3 E31

    Eliza Blank is the founder and CEO of The Sill, a NYC-based indoor plant company focused on connecting people to plants and the outdoors. In this episode, Eliza talks to Liz about how growing plants and being a parent…

  24. Danielle DuBoise on the importance of empathy in motherhood and listening to your body

    · 34 min · S3 E30

    Danielle Duboise, Cofounder of Sakara Life, the organic, plant-based food delivery service and lifestyle brand, sat down with Liz to talk about Sakara Life’s mission to change how you think about food and nourishing…

  25. Harmonia Rosales on being a single mom, a working artist and finding her path in life

    · 27 min · S3 E29

    Artist Harmonia Rosales, talks to Liz about how her daughter inspired her paintings, pursuing a creative career path after having her children, and why she hopes her art reshapes the narrative of what power and beauty…

  26. Gabby Bernstein on her journey through postpartum depression and prioritizing her mental health

    · 36 min · S3 E28

    In this episode, Gabby Bernstein, bestselling author, a motivational speaker, and life coach opens to Liz up about her postpartum depression, why she advocates for mental health medication when it is necessary, and why…

  27. Jeannie Gaffigan on slowing down, savoring the present, and what she learned from tragedy

    · 34 min · S3 E27

    Jeannie Gaffigan, producer, comedy writer, brain tumor survivor, bestselling author, wife of Jim, and mother of five talks to Liz about what her brain tumor taught her, how she found humor and joy in tragedy, and why…

  28. Zahra Kassam on Montessori education and the benefits of freedom within limits

    · 29 min · S3 E26

    Zahra Kassam, internationally certified Montessori teacher and CEO and cofounder of Monti Kids, the only at home Montessori program for birth to age three, talks to Liz about the Montessori approach, how to facilitate…

  29. Molly Sims on the trade-offs of taking care of your kids, your parents and yourself

    · 23 min · S3 E25

    Molly Sims, author, actress, advocate, lifestyle influencer and former model talks to Liz about how she’s learned to be less hard on herself after having three children, the positive impact her mother has on her, and…

  30. Chelsea Clinton on motherhood, public health, and how parents can support their kids during coronavirus

    · 38 min · S3 E24

    Chelsea Clinton, the Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation, public health and international relations expert, and former first daughter opened up to Liz about her approach to motherhood, what she’s learned from her…

  31. Kara Richardson Whitely on why making peace with her body made her a better mom

    · 32 min · S3 E23

    Kara Richardson Whitely is an author, speaker, and three-time climber of Mount Kilimanjaro, who has spoken candidly about her struggles with binge eating. She opened up to Liz about motherhood, how she talks about body…

  32. Kristen Bell gives us the motherhood advice we all need to hear

    · 41 min · S3 E22

    Host Liz Tenety kicks off Season 3 of the podcast with an interview with Kristen Bell—actress, singer, soon-to-be children’s author, mother of two, and Hello Bello founder. Kristen discusses co-parenting, self-care,…

  33. Valerie Jarrett on how motherhood changed her sense of purpose

    · 39 min · S2 E21

    Valerie Jarrett is the former Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama and the longest-serving Senior Advisor to any U.S. President. Before coming to the White House, Valerie had hired a young Michelle Robinson to work…

  34. Clea and Joanna of The Home Edit share tips on keeping a tidy home, even with kids

    · 38 min · S2 E20

    After meeting in 2015 through a mutual friend, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin decided almost immediately to start a home organization business together. Today, The Home Edit’s more than 1.2 million followers on…

  35. Jessie James Decker shares how motherhood changed her life’s purpose + strengthened her marriage

    · 26 min · S2 E19

    Country singer Jessie James Decker first came onto the scene in 2009 when she released her debut album, Jessie James. Since then, Jessie has released several more albums, had a hit reality TV series, “Eric & Jessie:…

  36. Christy Turlington Burns on how crucial it is to improve maternal health in the U.S. and abroad

    · 35 min · S2 E18

    Many people remember Christy as the supermodel who dominated the fashion world in the 80s and 90s. But these days, Christy is becoming better known for her work on improving maternal health around the world. Her…

  37. Psychologist Angela Duckworth on the art of teaching perseverance to your kids

    · 37 min · S2 E17

    Angela Duckworth is a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, and founder and CEO of the Character Lab, a nonprofit advancing the science and practice of character development in children. She is…

  38. Hilary Duff on motherhood, loneliness and how it all goes by so fast

    · 32 min · S2 E16

    If you were young in the early aughts, you probably remember Hilary from her role as the title character of the iconic Disney series, Lizzie McGuire. Today Hilary is better known for starring in another hit series, TV…

  39. Birchbox’s Katia Beauchamp wants to change the way we talk about working moms

    · 35 min · S2 E15

    In 2010, Katia Beauchamp and her Harvard Business School classmate Hayley Barna started Birchbox without ever having even managed another person before. Today, Birchbox is an enormous enterprise and a true,…

  40. LaTonya Yvette on why fashion can be a form of self-care for moms

    · 32 min · S2 E14

    LaTonya Yvette is a stylist, writer, and mother of two. In the spring of 2019 she published her first book, Woman of Color, which features essays about the trials and triumphs of her life—from racism, to motherhood and…

  41. Goop’s Chief Content Officer Elise Loehnen on postpartum depletion, self-care and what moms really need

    · 35 min · S2 E13

    Elise Loehnen is the Chief Content Officer at Goop, and the well-known right-hand woman of Gwenyth Paltrow. Before coming to Goop, Elise also had a high-powered career in magazines, having worked at Conde Nast Traveler…

  42. Reshma Saujani of Girls Who Code on replacing perfectionism with courage in motherhood

    · 35 min · S2 E12

    Reshma Saujani is the Founder & CEO of Girls Who Code, a national nonprofit working to close the gender gap in tech. She has been named on Fortune’s "World’s Greatest Leaders" list and Forbes’s "Most Powerful Women…

  43. BONUS EPISODE: Co-founders Liz Tenety and Jill Koziol talk modern motherhood and launching Motherly

    · 38 min · S2 E11

    Surprise! We’re bringing you a special bonus episode in anticipation of the launch of season 2, featuring Motherly co-founders Liz Tenety and Jill Koziol. Listen as they describe their ambitious journey of starting…

  44. Melissa Hartwig Urban on being a single mom and why we should re-frame our thinking around self-care

    · 35 min · S1 E10

    Melissa Hartwig Urban is the co-founder and CEO of the Whole30—an intensive 30-day dietary program designed to heal your digestive tract and end unhealthy cravings through whole, unprocessed foods. Today, the Whole30…

  45. Caterina Scorsone on Down syndrome and why it’s all about difference, not disability

    · 35 min · S1 E9

    Actress Caterina Scorsone is best-known for her role as the passionate and rebellious Dr. Amelia Shepherd on the iconic series, Grey’s Anatomy. Beyond her life on set, Caterina is also the mother to two girls, 6-year…

  46. Tiffany Dufu on what being a 'good mother' really means

    · 38 min · S1 E8

    Tiffany Dufu frequently states that her life’s work is advancing women and girls, and her resume is certainly good proof of that. She has worked to increase women’s representation in government by serving as president…

  47. Anne-Marie Slaughter on the value of caregiving, co-parenting and why we need to do less

    · 35 min · S1 E7

    In 2009 Anne-Marie Slaughter landed what she has called her dream job—director of policy planning at the U.S. Department of State. But during that time, her two sons were experiencing a rough period of adolescence, and…

  48. Whitney Port talks breastfeeding, sleep deprivation and how she learned to tame her mom guilt

    · 31 min · S1 E6

    Whitney Port rose to fame in 2006, co-starring on the hit reality TV series, “The Hills.” Since then, she’s had her own TV show, a fashion line, and most recently has become the Chief Brand Director of Bundle…

  49. Nora McInerny on how her blended family expanded her understanding of motherhood

    · 34 min · S1 E5

    Nora McInerny is an author, podcaster, mother, and something of an expert at talking about both love and loss. In 2014, Nora suffered a miscarriage, lost her father, and then lost her husband to cancer, all in the span…

  50. Senator Tammy Duckworth on breastfeeding, preschool drop off and the importance of your village

    · 21 min · S1 E4

    Senator Tammy Duckworth (Illinois) is one of the most prominent mothers in American government today. In 2014, at the age of 46, she gave birth to her first child, Abigail, and became one of only 10 women in history to…

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