Mother Forking Podcast

By Mother Forking Podcast

What's Mother Forking Podcast about?

We are two moms, Celeste Charles and Magen Mintchev, based out of Houston, Texas. On Wednesdays, we look forward to sharing with you real-life topics about parenting, but in a raw and funny way. Enjoy!

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Mother Forking Podcast episodes:

11.11.2021
Parents! Make Yourself a Priority Now | Ep. 67
We're getting a better handle on how to navigate life through a pandemic, so things have picked up speed again and are back to feeling very overwhelming... and the burnout has never felt more real. Celeste and Magen share their...
10.28.2021
Sex, Open Marriage, and Essential Taboo: Parenting as Humans with Jordan Claire McCraw| Ep. 66
We are thrilled to have a special returning guest speaker with us! We welcome back Jordan Claire McCraw, author of “American Rapture: Poems from a Heartscape”, who has become a dear friend to us through this podcast! Jordan is a...
10.14.2021
Co-Parenting and Parenting on Your Own Terms with Ann Kaplan | Ep. 65
Ann Kaplan is a parent coach, birth worker, and mother of four. Her passion for helping new parents navigate the early stage of parenthood through birth work, organically lead her to becoming a parent coach. On this episode, Ann shares insightful...
09.30.2021
"Feeling Like I’m Never Enough" with Dr. Gertrude Lyons | Ep. 64
Do you ever find yourself feeling like you are not doing enough? Not enough for yourself… Not enough for your marriage… Not enough for your child(ren)... Or maybe, even that your partner is not doing enough… SOOOO, it is not just us,...
08.26.2021
Navigating Through the Fears of Motherhood | Ep. 63
New York Times & Globe and Mail Bestselling Author, Ashley Audrain, joins us for an incredible discussion surrounding her debut novel THE PUSH. Ashley chats with us about the fears and dark side of motherhood, how she found inspiration for...
07.29.2021
A School Incident Inspired This Mom to Write a Thriller | Ep. 62
Full Disclosure: This episode was recorded in April 2021. It is certainly not snowing right now in the summer. Lol. Nevertheless, the mention of gloomy weather sets the mood for our chat with mom of two and thriller writer Heather...
06.17.2021
Scoliosis and Racial Justice: How One Biracial Mother is Coping | Ep. 61
Rebecca Tavares is a mother of two children—Jackson, 3, and Mina, 13—who shares her experience of how her teenage daughter was unexpectedly diagnosed with scoliosis and how quickly decisions needed to be made, how Facebook became something she heavily relied...
06.10.2021
No Bad Deed Author Chat with Heather Chavez | Ep. 61
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05.27.2021
How to Become a Mompreneur with Debbie Lefkowitz | Ep. 60
Do you ever dream about being your own boss? Or maybe you have this awesome idea that hasn't been invented yet? Join us on today's episode as we chat with Debbie Lefkowitz, former pharmacist, sports mom of five, and owner...
05.20.2021
Is Your Child Being Safe Online? | Ep. 59
We all know that the internet can be a terrifying place when it comes to our children having access to all that is available online. Join us as we chat with Jeff Lee, author of Online Predators, An Internet Insurgency:...
05.13.2021
The Red Kitchen Author Chat with Barbara Clarke | Ep. 58
On today's episode, we chat with Barbara Clarke, author of the recently published memoir, THE RED KITCHEN. Barbara shares with us how she has handled many challenges in her life including: memories of family trauma specifically, overcoming a broken mother-daughter relationship,...
04.22.2021
Find a Lost Smile Author Chat with Jeff Dutremble | Ep. 57
What is your definition of success? Does it include the cost of your happiness? Join us as we chat with Dr. Jeff Dutremble on how he found his happiness and purpose as a writer. In today's episode, Jeff opens up...
04.01.2021
American Rapture Author Chat with Jordan Claire McCraw | Ep. 56
We are back and we have missed you, Mother Forkers! Parenting during the pandemic has been so challenging and has felt like a form of isolation for many of us. Join us as we chat with the author of American...
10.08.2020
Dancing in the Narrows Author Chat with Anna Penenberg and Dana Penenberg| Ep. 55
If you or anyone in your life has lived with chronic pain, you don’t want to miss this episode! Today, we chat with Anna Penenberg, who holds a BA in Psychology and MA in Dance Therapy from UCLA and certifications...
09.24.2020
Until I Find You Author Chat with Rea Frey | Ep. 54
What would you do if you checked on your 3-month-old son in his nursery and discovered it wasn't your son? Join us as we chat with Rea Frey, the multi-published, award-winning bestselling author of three suspense novels and four non-fiction books,...
07.16.2020
The Girlfriend Mom | Ep. 53
One thing we’ve never addressed on the
06.11.2020
Black Lives Matter: Self-Reflecting & Becoming an Ally 101 | Ep. 52
We started this podcast to shed light on all parenting experiences. Sometimes, these conversations are really difficult. The murder of George Floyd has sparked the deeply rooted issue of racism we have in this country—and around the world. We recognize...
05.14.2020
Reshaping the Way Millennial Women Manage Their Fertility | Ep. 51
The topic we’ve been wanting to dive into for so long and it’s finally here because of an amazing opportunity that fell into our laps! By far, one of our most decorated guests to date and one of our most...
05.07.2020
The Mother Forking 50th Episode! | Ep. 50
It's our 50th episode! Join Celeste and Magen as they recap some of their favorite moments from past episodes. They also answer some questions like what is their go-to mom meal, what is their latest mom fail, and what are...
04.16.2020
Adult Conversation with Brandy Ferner | Ep. 49
When's the last time you had an uninterrupted adult conversation with a fellow mom? Here's your chance! Celeste and Magen chat it up with fellow podcaster and first-time author, Brandy Ferner. Brandy is the creator of the Adult Conversation podcast,...
04.09.2020
How to Keep Busy (and sane) During a Quarantine | Ep. 48
We wanted to share with you how we are keeping our children and ourselves busy and sane during the COVID-19 quarantine. Resources Busy Toddler on Instagram Songs for Littles on Instagram Toddler Activities Made Easy on Amazon My First Toddler Coloring...
04.02.2020
Lighten Your Mental Load | Ep. 47
In the midst of what our entire world is going through, Celeste and Magen have found some light through it all. They recently sat down (virtually and in their own homes, of course) with Aileen and Felicia, two best friends...
03.26.2020
Stay Home Work Safe, Social Distancing, and Gratitude | Ep. 46
Effective March 25, a Stay Home Work Safe order was put into place for Harris County in Houston, TX. This means only leaving the house for essential items: groceries, diapers, etc., and continuing the practice of social distancing. In this...
03.12.2020
Finally, an App on How to Be a Mindful Mama | Ep. 45
Calling all Mamas! If your self-care needs an upgrade, then this episode and this app is for you! Celeste and Magen chat with Carina Devi, Head of Mindfulness, from the Mindful Mamas Club about mindfulness and a brand-new app that...
03.05.2020
Ways to Protect Yourself and Your Kid(s) Against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Ep. 44
At the time of this post, the coronoavirus, COVID-19, is trending across the globe. It's just entered the United States where it's spanning across 13 states. It's everywhere. It's on the brink of becoming a pandemic. So far, more than...
02.27.2020
How to Discipline Your Child(ren) | Ep. 43
What's the best way to discipline your child? What happens when your child will not listen to you? Celeste and Magen have gone through this – and continue to go through this – several times a day. It's part of...
02.13.2020
Should My Kid(s) Play Sports? | Ep. 42
Celeste and Magen talk about youth sport participation. They share their thoughts on the pros and potential cons of being involved in sports. They give their personal experiences and share how they plan on being mindful with their boys’ physical...
02.06.2020
How to Survive Divorce | Ep. 41
What happens when you feel like your marriage is over? How do you know if you’re ready for divorce? What about the kids? How do you survive life after divorce? On today’s episode, Celeste and Magen are joined by special guest...
01.23.2020
Is My Child Bored? #MomGuilt | Ep. 40
Celeste and Magen touch on several topics in this episode, but really focus on the overwhelming negative feelings when it comes to raising children such as wondering if your child is bored, whether you’re doing enough as a parent, feelings...
01.09.2020
Goal-Setting Mindset | Ep. 39
Happy Mother Forking New Year! Still can't get over the fact that 2019 is behind us and we are looking forward to 2020! A brand-new decade - a time to make mistakes, fuck shit up, get back up, dust yourself...
12.12.2019
Ep. 38: Celeste Gives Birth for a Second Time – Nikolaj Slides Out!
Here at the Mother Forking Podcast, we love a good birth story! Especially a quick one with a speedy recovery. Tune in to today’s episode to hear Celeste and Magen chat about Nikolaj’s birth story. They had the same doctor...
12.05.2019
Ep. 37: Celeste Got Robbed & Magen Got in a Fight!
Magen gives an update on what she and Celeste have been up to including Celeste getting ROBBED and Magen getting in a FIGHT. Find out all the deets and then some! Thank you for your continued support, love, and engagement....
10.31.2019
Ep. 36: How to Be Resilient and Live Your Life Happier and More Positively
What if you could overcome any obstacle with confidence? Help your children overcome any obstacle with confidence? Live your life happier and more positively? Help your children live happier and more positive lives? Dr. Delvina Miremadi-Baldino, TEDx speaker, Positive Psychology...
10.24.2019
Ep. 35: Infamous Moms: The Act – Dee Dee Blanchard
In a world where lots of parents are feeling guilty for yelling at their child(ren) or spending time away from home due to reasons out of their control (e.g., work, appointments, etc.), or any other reason where parents feel like...
10.17.2019
Ep. 34: 10 Ways to Prioritize Yourself
Put yourself first. Huh? How can I possibly do that as a full-time parent? How can I possibly do that as a full-time parent with a full-time career? How can I possibly do that as a full-time parent with a...
09.26.2019
Ep. 33: Mindfulness Parenting
Being mindful is one way to reduce the stress of being a parent and practicing mindfulness means paying attention to what’s happening in the moment and accepting those experiences and feelings without judgment. We wanted to dive a bit further into...
09.19.2019
Ep. 32: Reveal Yo Self
Magen and her husband, Christo, reveal themselves a bit more and poke fun at themselves through a series of questions they ask each other, including the weirdest thing they've ever Googled, their first AIM screen name, where they want to...
09.12.2019
Ep. 31: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: A Mother's Perspective
Jess knows cancer all too well. In 2017, she lost her mother to it and in 2019, her then 4-month-old son, Landon, was diagnosed with it. With September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Celeste and Magen wanted to get Jess...
09.05.2019
Ep. 30: Family Tradition Ideas
Celeste and Magen take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about their time spent with their families when they were younger and which traditions they've carried on with their own families and would like to carry on as their...
08.29.2019
Ep. 29: Building a Positive Parent-Teacher Relationship
School is back in session! On today's episode, Celeste talks about how we as parents, can build a positive relationship with our children’s teacher(s). Celeste’s cousin Maggie, who is a teacher, also shares some tips on how to be advocate...
08.22.2019
Ep. 28: Let's Play 29 Questions
In honor of Celeste's 29th birthday this week, Celeste and Justin open up and answer 29 questions about their childhood, marriage, and even share some of their future goals. We encourage you to try this with your partner or spouse...
08.15.2019
Ep. 27: Coping with Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression can be a very all-consuming and lonely place. So many of us are suffering or know someone that suffers from one of these hindering disabilities. Join Celeste and Magen as they bring awareness to anxiety and depression....
08.08.2019
Ep. 26: Don't Forget Your Child in a Car
Temperatures seem to be rising everywhere and it’s getting dangerous for kids. We are referring to kids and hot cars. Here in Houston it’s hot af in general. Throw summer into the mix and it’s hot-as-balls af. While Celeste is...
08.01.2019
Ep. 25: From Marriage to Parenthood
From being lovers to parents, is a huge change in marriage. The first years of parenting are tough and they certainly require lots of work from you and your spouse. Join Celeste and Magen, as they share their experiences in...
07.25.2019
Ep. 24: Must-Haves for Your Baby Registry
It's baby shower time, but you have no idea what to put in your baby registry (or what to get for the expecting parents). Celeste and Magen are here to help you weed through the unnecessary stuff you don't need...
07.18.2019
Ep. 23: Shitshow Update
Join Celeste for a quick update on how hectic life has been for us. Notice the episode title says "shitshow". Celeste means that literally. Connect with Mother Forking Podcast Email us your parenting stories, comments, tips, and questions at [email protected]. Follow...
07.04.2019
Ep. 22: Friends Through Different Life Stages
Friendships are all built on connection, but what happens when two people are at different stages in life which often include marriage, children, unfortunate circumstances, etc., Friendships are just like plants that need to be nourished and maintained. Celeste and...
06.27.2019
Ep. 21: Work-Life Balance (Stay-at-Home Parents Included!)
All work and no play? We don't think so! Whether you work from home, work outside of the home, or you're a stay-at-home parent, it's all work and it's tough! How do you balance that with time for your kids,...
06.20.2019
Ep. 20: Balancing Motherhood and Fitness
Prior to having children, Celeste and Magen were confident and even competitive with their fitness goals. The journey of balancing motherhood and fitness has been quite the juggling act for them. In this episode, the two moms share how their...
06.13.2019
Ep. 19: Drowning: A Silent Killer
It's summertime, which means the perfect relief from the heat is swimming! Being aware of water safety is a smart way to approach water activities, and Celeste and Magen dive head first into the statistics of drowning and they come...

What's Mother Forking Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Mother Forking Podcast episodes:

Parents! Make Yourself a Priority Now | Ep. 67

Sex, Open Marriage, and Essential Taboo: Parenting as Humans with Jordan Claire McCraw| Ep. 66

Co-Parenting and Parenting on Your Own Terms with Ann Kaplan | Ep. 65

"Feeling Like I’m Never Enough" with Dr. Gertrude Lyons | Ep. 64

Navigating Through the Fears of Motherhood | Ep. 63

A School Incident Inspired This Mom to Write a Thriller | Ep. 62

Scoliosis and Racial Justice: How One Biracial Mother is Coping | Ep. 61

No Bad Deed Author Chat with Heather Chavez | Ep. 61

How to Become a Mompreneur with Debbie Lefkowitz | Ep. 60

Is Your Child Being Safe Online? | Ep. 59

The Red Kitchen Author Chat with Barbara Clarke | Ep. 58

Find a Lost Smile Author Chat with Jeff Dutremble | Ep. 57

American Rapture Author Chat with Jordan Claire McCraw | Ep. 56

Dancing in the Narrows Author Chat with Anna Penenberg and Dana Penenberg| Ep. 55

Until I Find You Author Chat with Rea Frey | Ep. 54

The Girlfriend Mom | Ep. 53

Black Lives Matter: Self-Reflecting & Becoming an Ally 101 | Ep. 52

Reshaping the Way Millennial Women Manage Their Fertility | Ep. 51

The Mother Forking 50th Episode! | Ep. 50

Adult Conversation with Brandy Ferner | Ep. 49

How to Keep Busy (and sane) During a Quarantine | Ep. 48

Lighten Your Mental Load | Ep. 47

Stay Home Work Safe, Social Distancing, and Gratitude | Ep. 46

Finally, an App on How to Be a Mindful Mama | Ep. 45

Ways to Protect Yourself and Your Kid(s) Against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Ep. 44

How to Discipline Your Child(ren) | Ep. 43

Should My Kid(s) Play Sports? | Ep. 42

How to Survive Divorce | Ep. 41

Is My Child Bored? #MomGuilt | Ep. 40

Goal-Setting Mindset | Ep. 39

Ep. 38: Celeste Gives Birth for a Second Time – Nikolaj Slides Out!

Ep. 37: Celeste Got Robbed & Magen Got in a Fight!

Ep. 36: How to Be Resilient and Live Your Life Happier and More Positively

Ep. 35: Infamous Moms: The Act – Dee Dee Blanchard

Ep. 34: 10 Ways to Prioritize Yourself

Ep. 33: Mindfulness Parenting

Ep. 32: Reveal Yo Self

Ep. 31: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: A Mother's Perspective

Ep. 30: Family Tradition Ideas

Ep. 29: Building a Positive Parent-Teacher Relationship

Ep. 28: Let's Play 29 Questions

Ep. 27: Coping with Anxiety and Depression

Ep. 26: Don't Forget Your Child in a Car

Ep. 25: From Marriage to Parenthood

Ep. 24: Must-Haves for Your Baby Registry

Ep. 23: Shitshow Update

Ep. 22: Friends Through Different Life Stages

Ep. 21: Work-Life Balance (Stay-at-Home Parents Included!)

Ep. 20: Balancing Motherhood and Fitness

Ep. 19: Drowning: A Silent Killer