Moms Actually

We all use it and it’s not going anywhere, so we may as well try to use it well - right?

Social media is how we learn, grow, build relationships and entertain ourselves; but social media can also serve as a platform where we compare, judge and build unhealthy addictions.

In this episode we share our real thoughts and experiences with social media. You’ll hear us discuss:

• The pros and cons of social media 
• What’s real versus fake on the internet 
• The pressure social media can put on us and how we combat it 
• The importance of unfollowing accounts - even aspirational pages 
• Our thoughts on when and how kids  should use social media 
• Each of our social media guilty pleasures

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In this episode we are joined by Black Love co-creator, Codie Elaine Oliver to discuss our goals, purpose and passion and the journey toward reaching them after becoming a mom. Becoming a mom doesn’t diminish the dreams we have for our lives, but it can certainly make them seem a little bit harder to achieve

Notes from the episode:

• Feeling stuck and trying to find a balance to get unstuck 
• Remember what your passion and purpose is outside or in addition to your child(ren)
• Don’t compare your passions and where you are in fulfilling your purpose with others 
• The feeling that everyone else is doing something while it feels like you’re remaining stagnant 
• Things that feel like failure can be blessings
• Hearing “No” can lead you to figuring out your “Yes” 

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Moms Actually Talk About… Mom Guilt

If you have been keeping up with Moms Actually on social media then you know we talk a lot about the need for self care, mom breaks and balance but it wouldn't be real if we didn't talk about the mom guilt that can be associated with actually doing those things for ourselves. 

In Episode 3, "Sorry Not Sorry" we talk about:

• Different causes of mom guilt 
• Being our own worst enemy 
• Guilting our partners 
• Trying to prove we have it all together when we don’t 
• Judging other moms

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Moms Actually Talk About… The Invisible Load of Motherhood

In Episode 2 we are talking about the visible and invisible loads of motherhood and how it impacts our mental health with our special guest Virginia Thornton, founder of Get Well Soon and Black Girls Tennis Club. 

In this episode we talk about:

• The expectations of fathers versus moms 
• Setting boundaries within yourself and others 
• How to manage conflict with your partner around your children
• Dealing with nanny guilt
• The need for more thorough wellness checks in the fourth trimester and beyond
• Understand who to confide in and your expectations from your friends, family and partner

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Moms Actually Talk About… Friendships

We are back for Season 2 and we are talking about the state of our friendships after having kids. Moms with kids of all ages will be able to relate to this because once you have kids your priority changes and the friendships that were so easy in your pre-kid era are no longer so easy. Join us as we talk about our personal experiences with our friendship and what we have learned about maintaining and losing friends through the years.

Notes:

• Friendships not being reciprocated in our love language
• Meeting friends in unconventional ways
• Being open and honest with friends like we are in romantic relationships
• Understanding your different friendship groups
• Not being invited out once you have kids
• Be your authentic self in your friendships
• Don't take things personally

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On our season finale, Flaws and All, we discuss how our confidence and relationships were affected by our postpartum bodies with Singer and Television personality, Tamar Braxton of the legendary Braxton Family!

Women are always being hit by something as it relates to our bodies, whether it is the Freshman 15, relationship weight or our bodies stretching and swagging after pregnancy and birth. In this world, it is nearly impossible to not be highly aware of the changes in our bodies and how they may not match up to what we see on social media or television. While we completely support plastic surgery, mommy makeovers, etc. we also realize that the changes we want to see have to start in our minds and hearts or we will never be satisfied. The self-love journey is not always an easy one and we are all still walking through it!  Have you had a hard time after birth falling in love (or like) with your body?

Notes:

• Self love and affirmations 
• Comparing ourselves to other women and society standards 
• Plastic Surgery/Mommy Makeovers
• Motherhood and learning to be comfortable
• Community support and friendships 
• Single motherhood and dating 
• Understanding who you are

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We are back with some special guests! Please welcome Tammy Franklin and Carrington Franklin-Nakwaasah, the wife and daughter of  Gospel-music legend, Kirk Franklin! Tammy and Carrington join us to discuss all things sex and intimacy after birth and even drop some gems about how to build a strong relationship with your children. 

Have you had a hard time keeping things spicy with your partner after becoming a mom? We are sharing some tips to help you get back in the mood. We know it can be so easy to lose the motivation, confidence and overall spark in your relationship when you are busy changing diapers, raising children, working, cooking, running a household, etc... and usually while on very little sleep. 

Notes:

• Body confidence after giving birth 
• Spontaneity of sex
• Getting your sexy back 
• Generational differences and what we can look forward to as empty nesters
• Mother and daughter relationship goals 
• What is “touched out”?

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Most people have personal experiences with blended families; whether it's growing up in one, becoming a single parent that is navigating dating and marriage with a new partner, or being the new partner to someone with children from a previous relationship. There is a beauty in the dynamic of blended families and we hope our experiences can encourage women experiencing the phases of the blended life.  Blending a family doesn’t have to be the nightmare that society makes it out to be!

Notes:

• Navigating parenting amongst multiple children 
• Taking feelings and emotions out of coparenting 
• The importance of making the stepparent feel included and respected
• Ensuring communication and collaboration to ensure consistency for the child(ren)
• The experience and impact of growing up in a blended family

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In this episode we tackle the ever-so-touchy and highly controversial topic of discipline. Discipline is a topic that many moms don't feel they can be candid about for fear of judgement, but there is NO mom shaming here. We discussed our current discipline methods, how they affect us and our children and how much our parents' discipline methods influenced how we interact with our children. We hope you all listen with an open mind and share your experiences as well.

Notes:

• Discuss whether gentle parenting and permissive parenting are the same
• The impact vs. intent to the child 
• The importance of being mindful and self aware before fully engaging in discipline 
• Reflecting on our upbringing and how it affect the discipline methods for our children
• Healing our inner child to become a better parent

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In this episode, we talk about balancing motherhood, careers and marriage with GRAMMY-Winning Gospel Artist, Erica Campbell. Erica breaks down the importance of prioritizing your marriage over your kids. This episode is full of gems from the veteran mom and wife, so be sure to grab your partner and watch together!

Notes:

• Sacrificing  your marriage for motherhood
• Balancing children and marriage 
• Building the foundation of your marriage 
• Leaving your legacy through marriage 
• Prioritization of marriage over the kids 
• Teaching your kids boundaries and how to respect your marriage 

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