Real Talk Mama

Real Talk Mama

By Madison BrodeParentingKids & Family
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Real Talk Mama episodes

  • The Power of Pause: Finding Joy in the Small Moments

    In this episode, I talk about something that's been tugging at my heart lately — the deep, almost uncomfortable nudge to slow down. After years of hustle, productivity, and always chasing the next goal, I’ve found myself craving quiet. Craving peace. Craving the simple joys of motherhood that are so easy to overlook when life is noisy.

    I open up about how burnout crept in, how it stole from my ability to be fully present, and how I’m intentionally shifting toward a slower, more grateful season — even when it feels unnatural. From morning walks and hot coffee to baby snuggles and screen-free moments, I share what’s been helping me embrace the now instead of the next.

    If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you’re always in motion — this episode is your permission to pause. You don’t have to earn rest. You don’t need to “deserve” joy. And maybe the small, quiet moments you’ve been rushing through… are actually the big ones.

    20 min
  • The Big Decision That Taught Me to Trust Myself

    In this episode, I’m coming to you from the coziest spot — snuggled up with Bennett — to talk about one of the biggest decisions I’ve made recently: stepping away from my career to stay home and focus on my business and family.

    I share what this decision looked like behind the scenes — the fears, the uncertainty, and the slow process of learning to trust myself through it all. If you're standing at a crossroads or struggling to make a decision that feels overwhelming, I hope this honest conversation helps you feel less alone.

    We’ll chat about how to check in with your energy, why other people’s opinions can’t answer your questions, and how to tune into your own voice — even when it’s the quietest one in the room.

    20 min
  • It’s Not All On You, Mama: Releasing the Mental Load

    In this episode, I talk about the "mental load" of motherhood—the invisible, often overwhelming burden of constant decisions, to-do lists, and emotional labor. With honesty and heart, I discuss how this mental load drains us, share simple strategies for delegating tasks, setting boundaries, and reclaiming energy, and offer permission to let go of the idea that it's all on your shoulders. If your mind often races at night, this one's for you.

    11 min
  • The Unfiltered Start

    Welcome to the very first episode of Real Talk Mama! In this kickoff, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing how this podcast even came to be. Spoiler: it all started with selling my son’s old baby clothes, and somehow turned into something so much bigger than I ever imagined.

    I’ll walk you through how a simple side hustle grew into late-night live shows, real connections with other moms, and the kind of unfiltered conversations we’re all craving. This isn’t about being perfect or polished — it’s about creating a space where moms can feel seen, heard, and reminded that they’re not alone.

    If you’ve ever needed a mama friend to keep it real, this one’s for you.

    6 min

About Real Talk Mama

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Real Talk Mama is your unfiltered, honest, and long-overdue space for motherhood conversations that actually matter. Here, we unpack the messy, beautiful, and deeply felt parts of being a mom—the ones often left unsaid.