The EFF IT Madres Podcast

In this episode, we speak to Clara Capano, a single madre of one, who realized once COVID hit that she wasn’t living her life on her terms.  So, she decided to say EFF IT, and take back the reins of her life that she had given up because of safety.  That ultimately led to complacency, and that was not how she wanted to live her life.  You just have to EFFing start betting on yourself, and not take the safe route.  Remember to live your truth because it will affect everything around you for the better.  To check out Clara’s work and purpose, please go visit www.claracapano.com.

In this episode, we speak with Liz Meyers, a madre of 4, who decided to say EFF IT,  and went against everyone’s advice about not sharing any personal information with the biological mother of 2 of her adopted children.  She and her family weren’t wanting to take her kids away.  Rather, she wanted to champion their bio mom to get through all her struggles while still be a part of her kids’ lives.  And, from that incredible gesture of opening up her heart to her, she not only changed the lives of her kids, but also of their biological mother, who has completely turned her life around, and is now very much part of their amazing family.  You just have to EFFing know that when you get to a place of wholeness within yourself, you may start to notice that the things that you do are not really about what you get out of it.  But, more about the legacy that you leave behind, especially for your kids.  For more resources regarding becoming a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for kids, please visit www.nationalcasagal.org.  And, please make sure to follow Liz and her incredible family on Instagram at @lizcmeyers.

In this episode, we speak with Ariel Hauck, a madre of 1, who said EFF IT, and left her abusive ex-husband. She and her daughter were in a bad situation, and in another country, which made escaping that much more difficult. Thankfully, she found her way out, came back to the States and was able to rebuild herself, and her career after reaching her rock bottom. She was able to reestablish her hairdressing career in New York City, is now in a healthy relationship, and her daughter is happy and thriving.  It’s hard to leave someone you love, but if they hurt you or your kids, you just have to EFFing get out, at least for the sake of your kids.  If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Hotline at (800) 799-7233. And if you want advice from Ariel, please feel free to reach out to her via her Instagram at @arielhauck_.

In this episode, we speak to Amanda Freick, a madre of a little boy, who decided to say EFF IT, and convinced her husband to quit his job, and buy a motorhome so that they can travel the country. At first, he thought she was crazy, but after having to deal with all the stress and hardships from being the CEO of an Assisted Living Company, especially during Covid, he decided also to say EFF IT, and quit his job. Three months later,  they purchased a motorhome, and have been on the road ever since 2021.  It has been the best thing they could’ve ever done. Just remember that you always have an EFFing choice, to either stay in or get out of the current situation that you are in.  Just EFFing be honest with yourself, get quiet, and see what comes up for you when you go inward. To follow Amanda and their cross-country journey, follow her on Instagram at @amandafreick. Also, be sure to check out their construction company called Boomer and Dukes at www.banddhomes.com,  and the AI tech company that Amanda works for  at www.altruistic.io.com.

In this episode, we speak with Brittany Overton, the step madre to Romi’s little girl, Frankie, where she shares her story of how she said EFF IT to stepping into the role of Frankie’s bonus mom.  It’s hard enough for kids to have their parents divorce. But, the parents and their partners play a big role in how hard or easy that transition can be.  Brittany, Romi and the rest of their family have chosen to work together to provide a loving family for Frankie because all they want for her is to feel loved and be happy. You just have to effing think about the kids on the other side of these situations, so don’t take the situation lightly. And, following the kids’ lead and being supportive to them are the best things you can do because they have a voice and deserve respect as much as anyone else.  If you are interested in reading books on brain development in children, Brittany suggest, The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind.  And, if you have any questions in regards to how to build a nurturing co-parenting relationship, feel free to reach out to Romi on Instagram at @theeffitmadres, or her personal account, @madre_romi.

In this episode, we speak with Emily and Yazz, two madres of two little boys, who decided to say EFF IT as a family and BOTH go back to school, which was scary since both of them were high school dropouts.  But, this time around, they were moms together, and had a drive to achieve what they thought they couldn’t back when they were younger.  And sure enough, they both have excelled, achieved awards and scholarships, and Yazz is now heading off to law school, while Emily completes her last 2 years at UC Berkeley, a university that they both attended that they never thought they had a chance at getting in.  All while now raising 2 little boys! You just have to EFFing jump,and  remember that it’s not selfish to put yourself first if it will better you for your family.  To follow their story and reach out if you have any questions in regards to going back to school and what resources are available, please follow Emily at  @em3sunflower.  

In this episode, we speak to Simone Knego, a madre of 6, who decided to say EFF IT and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, even though it was not something she sought out to do.  This opportunity was offered to her, and it lead her to not only conquer that mountain, but conquer her crippling self doubt that she had battled with all her life.  She now is a motivational speaker and published author, all because she said EFF IT.  You just have to EFFing take a look in the mirror, say to yourself that you are proud of who you are, and know that you matter! To check out what Simone is up to as well as her book, The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, please visit www.simoneknego.com.  Also, please follow her on Instagram at @simoneknego and check out The Daughter Dearest Podcast that she has with her daughter.

In this episode, we decided to have a conversation between us about what came up for us after watching the Pamela Anderson documentary.  The topic of sexualization is a tough thing to talk about, but we felt it was an important conversation to have since we both have daughters and want to try to raise them to know that their looks are not all they have to offer.  We have both struggled in finding our own value outside of that since it was all the validation we got growing up.  So, it is important for us to change that narrative for our girls.  We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on this topic, so please reach out to us via our instagram at @theeffitmadres, or email us at [email protected].

In this episode, we speak with Jennifer Battle, a madre of 4, who ran her own fitness coaching business for 6 years that was very successful.  However, it no longer aligned with who she was becoming, so she decided to say EFF IT and shut it down to start a community of female entrepreneurs (Fem-preneurs) that really want to focus on real relationships and connections.  She went against all the “business rules” and decided to do things differently this time around with her new business. And, even though she is starting over and having to deal with the hard realities of starting fresh, she wouldn’t have it any other way.  You just have to EFFing trust yourself, and allow yourself to get to a place where you cancel out all the outside noise, pause and ask yourself, “what do you really want?” To follow Jennifer and the amazing community that she is building, please follow her on Instagram at @successrevolutionsociety.

Hello Madres! We are taking a short break, but we will be back in 3 weeks! Life is happening hard right now for the both of us, so to ensure we are bringing you our best selves, we decided to slow it down and catch up on some things.  We want to always make sure we are showing up the best we can for this community. And, when times get tough, it’s sometimes hard to do that.  But we’ll be back interviewing some more amazing Madres on sharing their big EFF IT moments, as well as one-on-one convos with us on topics that we feel are important to discuss, even if they might be uncomfortable or controversial.  So, please catch up on our past episodes, and make sure to follow us on Instagram at @theeffitmadres for daily posts and updates for when our next episode is about to air. See you later!