Motherish

Right when you think you have it all figured out... you're back at work, feeling good, your baby gets the routine... and then bam! You get hit in the face with a “don't leave mommy” and your emotions are triggered again! Our children get older. They become more aware and guess what- the famous, and dreaded mom guilt.. hits you all over again ! How do we tackle those emotions and what worked then that isn't working now.

It’s me, not them. How many times have you felt frustrated with your little ones and stuck in a rut? Today we’ll be speaking with our favorite teacher on Instagram, Mr. Chazz, who is going to talk to us about managing these emotions and help us understand our kids better, all while breaking generational cycles.

For many, welcoming the holidays also means welcoming some days and situations full of tension and awkwardness with members of our own families. Today we discuss how we navigate and survive those tough family dynamics during those important days with therapist Mary Beth Somich.

In this episode we are joined by the one and only, Maria Elena Salinas, one of the pioneers of Spanish language journalism in the United States. Today we talk about her most important assignment: Motherhood. She'll open up about her biggest triumphs, joys, tribulations and regrets along her motherhood journey, as she shares some of her most important lessons learned.

We all want to "raise good humans," but what's the best approach to parenting a toddler so that we build a healthy emotional foundation and lead them on the right path? Today, we talk to developmental psychologist, parent, educator, mother, and fellow podcaster Dr. Elisa Pressman, and dive into a deep conversation regarding what many consider the hardest season of all...the toddler years.

For many moms who have experienced a loss or a struggle, finding a mission bigger than the suffering could be the path to healing. Today we talk to mom-preneur, Ana Maria Certain, a mother of four earthly kids and one in heaven, as she shares her story about adjusting to change, going through heartbreak, and turning her pain into purpose.

We all know It's hard to see the perfectly curated children's birthday parties on social media. From balloon sculptures to Pinterest-worthy tablescapes, It sometimes can feel unattainable. Today, Myriam Sandler is going to help us decide what is really worth doing, and show us how to throw a successful party for our little ones, to create beautiful memories that they will cherish forever.

In our professional journeys we often come across the concept of the “Imposter Syndrome”- feeling like we don't belong or feeling like we're not deserving of our accolades or achievements. Well, the reality is, we could also experience this in the mommy world. Am I a good enough mother? Do I even know what am doing? Today we talk about how we tackle these emotions in our everyday lives.

This episode features journalist, producer and mommy of two and trailblazer, Kristina Guerrero. The first Latina to host E! News, and now host of The List, Kristina shares an impactful testimony about what it was like to go from a small town girl to a successful television personality living her dream. She also opens up about how motherhood taught her the importance of being vulnerable, creating your own path and redefining your priorities.