Dear Mom, Love Daughter

In this week's episode, Becca and Andrea interview another mother-daughter duo: 14-year-old Lindi Finn and her mom Dana Finn. The discussion revolves around Lindi being at an age where she is beginning to seek independence, and what that means for their mother-daughter relationship. Ironically, seeking freedom and independence often brings about feelings of constraint and frustration. This time period can be some of the most difficult years for any parent-child relationship.

These teenage years are some of the hardest times, and it seems like no one fully understands how to handle them. But, they are some of the most crucial times for a person's development. Tune in to hear Lindi and Dana's story and how we all seek independence in different ways, but often have similar emotions and questions surrounding the topic.

In this episode, Becca and Andrea engage in a new conversation for them: boundaries. These aren't boundaries with the world, but boundaries they have built up in terms of each other as a mother and daughter. The word "boundaries" tends to have a negative connotation, but there are, in fact, some things that are better kept unknown...or are they? What are some of those things from a mother's perspective? What are some of those things from a daughter's perspective? How have Becca and Andrea's boundaries changed over the course of their mother-daughter relationship? Tune in to find out and to take the opportunity to ponder the boundaries you have with your loved ones...and why!

In this week's episode, we have our first mother-daughter duo interview! Ali (the daughter) is in graduate school to get a degree in clinical psychology with a focus on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Julie (the mom) does "everything birth-y": a birth doula, lactation counselor, and new parent educator. From keeping placentas in the fridge to cuddling in bed and sharing live birth stories, tune in to hear how Julie influenced Ali's career path. 

Career is often an area of a mother-daughter relationship that can be stressful to talk about. Sometimes we want to avoid the conversation, sometimes it's a painful conversation to have, and other times it can be the most beneficial thing for sustaining a meaningful and secure career. A mother most always wants to see their baby succeed and sometimes we don't realize how much impact a mother's confidence in her career can have on her daughter. Julie and Ali are truly amazing and inspiring women who have a life-long goal of supporting other women. 

In this episode, Andrea and Becca engage in a candid discussion on the topic of social media and how it affects each of their respective lives. Social media has become a normal part of everyday life and how do you feel about that? How does one navigate using and viewing social media? Has social media caused anxieties in your life, or has it invoked a sense of joy? Reflect on your own social media experience as you tune into this episode of Dear Mom, Love Daughter.

Join us as we vow to combat racism in our daily lives and in a moment of silence for George Floyd, his family, and the past 500+ years of racism in America.

In this episode, Becca and Andrea dive into one of the most daunting topics to discuss with your mother or daughter: body image, nutrition, health, exercise, and all that jazz. This topic is hard to discuss, but often even harder to hold in and deal with alone. Whether you need clarity, inspiration, or camaraderie, tune into this episode to feel grateful for your body and all that it does for you.

Why would a Mother want to listen to this podcast? Why would a daughter want to listen to this podcast? Join Andrea and Becca on this first episode of Dear Mom, Love Daughter to find out as they begin to discuss life's highs and lows through the lens of a Mother-Daughter relationship.