Motherish

Sending your child to daycare or school for the first time comes with a backpack full of mixed emotions! The whole process could be complicated and emotional for both the child and the mother. This new journey for many represents that first form of separation for both since birth. We get the lunch box, the uniform, the labels... and when everything seems to be ready to go, we still get all choked up...but before we know it they're off to school!

In the complex world of motherhood, we often find ourselves in an impossible bind...either you're a complainer because you're overwhelmed with the realities of motherhood, or you're annoying because you seem to have everything under control. Is a balance actually possible? Today we talk to award-winning journalist, fellow podcaster and mother of two, Alicia Menendez who promises to empower us by reminding us how and why we shouldn't fall into this trap of being liked in the workplace, but most importantly outside of it...in our most important roles as mothers.

It's summertime and the kids are home...we have many times when we run out of “fun” things to do. But do not fear! Today we talk to the creator of @MotherCould, Myriam Sandler, who will help us find creative ways to keep our kids active and stimulated while at home.

Mothers tend to always worry about everyone else before themselves. We are our children's and families' caregivers and cheerleaders...but who motivates the motivator? How do we keep going emotionally? Today we speak to motivational speaker and fellow first-time mommy, Regina Carrot, who shares her personal journey about how she found inspiration in the midst of loss.

We’ve all heard the term “Mom Goals” all over social media...this usually refers to a mom who’s just killing it at motherhood, at being a wife or in general killing it in life, as if it were a game. A woman who just seems to have it all together. But… what exactly are those Mom Goals that we aspire to reach? And, are we setting realistic goals for ourselves? Today, we open up about what we admire in other moms and what we hope to accomplish this year.

A happy and healthy mommy is the most important thing we can offer to our children. But how do we actually start a “healthy journey” when we have so much on our plate? This can sound overwhelming, unattainable, and sometimes even…unappealing. In this episode, Mary Gamarra joins us to talk about how she is committed to healing through nutrition and mindfulness, and how we can start regardless of what moment we’re in of our lives.

Does it get harder to find the time to take care of yourself as your kids get older? We all know that we must fill our own cups to have enough for others… but are we finding more excuses to be running on empty? Pamela and Karen reflect on how self-care has evolved as Ford and Victoria get older, and share how they find time to love and care for themselves while also juggling the rest.

If there's one thing motherhood teaches you, it's that plans are never guaranteed! You envision something going one way and next thing you know...you're encountering something completely different. Today we chat with Lex Ginger, a mother of mono-mono twins. Lex will tell us all about what a high-risk pregnancy was like, why she decided to publicly share her journey and the importance of community in times of uncertainty. Her testimony will remind us that when we least expect it, we realize we are twice as strong!

We always manage to get things done at work, with our spouses and of course…with our kids. Somehow, someway, we always make it happen. But the reality is, many times we’re running on empty and we actually feel burnt out. Today we chat with Kate Gawlik, Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing at The Ohio State University and co-author of a recent study on Burnout with Pandemic Parenting, as she tells us how to spot the signs and get help.