Mutha Life

Today we have Betsy Riley, co-Founder of Swehl in the closet. And goddamn I love being surprised by a conversation. Betsy shares so much in this chat - from career perspectives (if people aren't going to lift you up to greatness, go build your own thing and lift up others instead), to life perspectives (every day isn't guaranteed, so make sure you're doing what you really love and that you're spending time with those that mean the most to you), to perspectives on community (it's times that feel most isolating that can also be the most universal - finding your people in that moment can be transformative). Come hang in the closet with this Texan turned Angeleno and remind yourself that at any stage in your life, you've got to bet on YOU.

Show notes with alll the links (and find out what I baked for our guest): muthalife.substack.com

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Instagram: @mutha.life @betsyrriley @SilverbackSupplyCo @Swehl

Produced by: Mutha Life

Music by: Ronen Landa

When shit hits the fan, I just want to talk to my mommy. And lucky for me, my mom is Dr. Ellyn Gamberg, a clinical psychologist with 30 years of experience under her belt. We focus on how to support friends and community members impacted by the catastrophic LA fires. We discuss the psychological and emotional impacts of such a large-scale tragedy, symptoms of trauma to watch for, and how to provide meaningful support without overwhelming those affected.

Show notes with alll the links (and find out what I baked for our guest): muthalife.substack.com

Instagram: @mutha.life

Produced by: Mutha Life

Come with me to a chic little ADU in Santa Monica where I sip homemade green juice and hang out with standup legend Bobby Collins. Bobby shares his New York upbringing, his early career, and the transformative journey of fatherhood. He reflects on his unique path through the comedy scene, performing alongside icons like Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, and Rosie O'Donnell, while always staying true to his roots. The episode explores his family dynamics, including the joys and challenges of raising a special needs daughter and the close relationship he maintains with his partner in crime, his wife Jill.

Show notes with alll the links (and find out what I baked for our guest): muthalife.substack.com

If you LOVED Mutha's first ad and want to support a rad business with a great product, check out Silverback Supply Co's GoJo pack. Discount code: MUTHA for 20% off and free shipping and handling.

Instagram: @mutha.life @thebobbycollins @SilverbackSupplyCo

Produced by: Mutha Life

Music by: Ronen Landa

In this special New Year's episode, we are hanging out with our DJ in residence, SOSUPERSAM. It should come as no surprise that this is a sprawling conversation. We reflect on the significance of the New Year and how meh we both feel about New Year's resolutions. Some of my personal highlights from this ep are talking about the school of goal setting, the 'sustainable attainable self development goals,' how in the land of Mutha Life, your birth order is basically your zodiac sign, and how sometimes where you started off the year isn't where you ended up, and that can be truly thrilling.

Show notes with alll the links (and find out what I baked for our guest): muthalife.substack.com

Instagram: @mutha.life AND @SOSUPERSAM

Produced by: Mutha Life

Music by: Ronen Landa

Merry Christmas from your favorite Jewish MUTHA. Today we are going to revisit the 17 conversations we've had since launching the pod 17 weeks ago. I asked AI to write my show summary today because I am a tired mutha trying to survive the holiday season and this is what they came up with. How do you think it did? I say it's mid. But MID IS GOOD ENOUGH THIS WEEK, RIGHT?!

Kari dives into shared experiences of loss, trauma, career changes, and the balancing act of showing up for kids while pursuing passions. Highlights include heartfelt stories of overcoming adversity, the importance of sharing passions, navigating teen parenting, and hilarious parenting mishaps. This episode offers a rich tapestry of wisdom, humor, and life's unpredictability in parenting. Join Kari in the closet and tune in for insightful reflections, laughter, and the reminder to cherish the moments with your kids.

Show notes with alll the links (and find out what I baked for myself): muthalife.substack.com

Instagram: @mutha.life

Produced by: Mutha Life

Music by: Ronen Landa

Let's hang with Rowe's Macaroons Founder Audrey Rowe. Audrey, formerly an agent at CAA and now epic sweet treat founder, takes us from Texas to California, from entertainment agent to small business owner and so many stops in between. This episode covers so many hot button topics with fresh insight - like how partnerships and responsibilities shift as careers morph and change over a marriage and how women rely on each other to get the REAL REAL fertility advice when it feels hard to access. Critically, it answers a time-honored question: Will our dogs ever find a way to friendship?

Show notes with alll the links (and find out what I baked for our guest): muthalife.substack.com

Instagram: @mutha.life AND @Rowes_Macaroons

Produced by: Mutha Life

Music by: Ronen Landa

Wazzzzzzzzupppppppppp (Scary Movie reference. Hope you get it). Let's sit down with legendary director and screenwriter David Zucker, co-creator of iconic comedies like Airplane! and all of the Scary Movies. This hang spans David's upbringing in Wisconsin (and his penchant for mischief), his career breakthroughs in the film industry (and what it's like to direct as part of a trio), and his adventures in parenting and partnership (who says exes can't stay best friends?). This week's episode really highlights that there's no one way to do ANYTHING, and there's certainly no one way to have a family or to parent.

Show notes with alll the links (and find out what I baked for our guest): muthalife.substack.com

Instagram: @mutha.life AND @thedavidzucker

Produced by: Mutha Life

Music by: Ronen Landa, https://ronenlanda.com/

In her first ever podcast sit down, Bette Bentley gives us the REAL Bette. The one with lots of layers. Bette has lived many lives and come out of trauma and into a new chapter of life where she's the boss, quite literally. How does a comedian and actor go from working with Will Ferrell to filing her own patents, inventing her own product and starting her own business, all while being a mutha to two kids? Guess you'll just have to listen in to find out.

Show notes with alll the links: muthalife.substack.com

Instagram: @mutha.life

Produced by: Mutha Life

Music by: Ronen Landa, https://ronenlanda.com/

Come hang with actor Jill Talley. Jill shares her journey from growing up with her five siblings in Chicago's Southside to being one of the most prolific voice actors working today. If you're a fan of improv and legendary comedians and actors like Chris Farley, Bob Odenkirk, Steve Carrell, Jenifer Aniston - come hear about some of Jill's former co-workers and pals. If you're a SpongeBob super fan, come listen to how that show got its start - and shockingly how none of it was fueled by LSD. And most relevant for this audience, if you're a tired parent trying to gain some perspective from the other side of parenting - trying to figure out how to juggle career and parenthood and how to parent different kids differently, then grab a blanket and a cup of tea and get cozy. This episode has it all.

Show notes with alll the links: muthalife.substack.com

Instagram: @mutha.life

Produced by: Mutha Life

Music by: Ronen Landa, https://ronenlanda.com/

This week on the pod we are hanging out with Wired Magazine's boss in charge of it all: Katie Drummond. We talk about growing up in Calgary and her college years marked by straight-edge veganism and an intense work ethic following her mother's sudden death. We also cover her career trajectory from intern to global editorial director at Wired. This chat touches on Katie's approach to work-life balance, her supportive husband Carl, and how they navigate parenting their daughter with a focus on love, support, and acceptance. If you like funny stories about how people find each other and fall in love, this is really a good one for you.

Show notes with alll the links: muthalife.substack.com

Produced by: Mutha Life

Music by: Ronen Landa, https://ronenlanda.com/