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August 02, 2019 Mothering & Running A Business Through Chronic Illness: Voices 39 With Amy Clark
Imagine you're a mom of two, successful entrepreneur, and self-confessed Type A personality...and then you find out that you have a chronic condition that will cause you to be in pain and sap your energy--daily--possibly for the rest of your life. How would you react? What would you let go of? And how would you re-adjust expectations of yourself and the world around you in order to continue to thrive in your new reality? That's the journey that today's guest, Amy Clark, faced. The founder of MomAdvice.com, Amy is a 16-year veteran of digital publishing, and for years really seemed to Do All The Things. Two and a half years ago, she was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a chronic condition that affects the connective tissue in her body, and everything changed. In this inspiring episode Amy shares how she's dealt with her diagnosis and her "new normal" and how her condition has forced her to let go of things that don't really matter and instead focus on her priorities - which include being a "good mom" in a totally different way than she might have once thought.
1 hr 4 min
July 30, 2019Motherhood & FOMO: Episode 219
The fear of missing out is real, and it preys on new moms in particular. Whether your FOMO flares up when you see other moms’ lives play out on Instagram, or you feel it most when it seems like everyone else’s kid is on a path to greatness, we can relate (and we’ve been there). In this episode, Meagan and Sarah look at the types of FOMO that come with motherhood, how we’ve personally experienced them, and how we’ve learned to manage the fear of missing out. Join us!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Meagan mentioned our episode on personality types as a mom
New listeners to the podcast can start here
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59 min
July 30, 2019 Motherhood & FOMO: Episode 219
The fear of missing out is real, and it preys on new moms in particular. Whether your FOMO flares up when you see other moms’ lives play out on Instagram, or you feel it most when it seems like everyone else’s kid is on a path to greatness, we can relate (and we’ve been there). In this episode, Meagan and Sarah look at the types of FOMO that come with motherhood, how we’ve personally experienced them, and how we’ve learned to manage the fear of missing out. Join us!

This episode is part of a collaboration with Coffee + Crumbs. Be sure to listen to their episode on the same topic here.

Welcome, Coffee + Crumbs Listeners!

If you’re here for the first time after listening to the Coffee + Crumbs podcast take on How We Do: Motherhood + FOMO this week, welcome! We’re so glad you’re here.

Check out this page just for new listeners
This is a recent episode we’re particularly proud of
One of our most popular episodes is the one where we talk about #MomFails
Sarah was a guest on C+C back in 2017
Former C+C co-host Lesley Miller was a guest on our show in 2018
Sponsor Spotlight: Unspoken Stories

Mom, actress and advocate Tatyana Ali hosts Unspoken Stories, a new podcast from March of Dimes featuring real stories from the joys of parenthood to what happens when things don’t go according to plan. Listen and subscribe free wherever you get your podcasts, or at unspokenstories.org

Partner Offer: Jane

Jane.com is a boutique daily deals marketplace featuring the latest in women’s fashion trends, home decor, and children’s clothing. With more than 350-500 deals daily, you can score great finds for yourself (like these Strappy Criss-Cross Flip Flops that Sarah LOVES) and your family at fantastic prices. Shop our affiliate link at themomhour.com/jane–and thanks for helping support the show!

Sponsor Spotlight: Lucky & Me

Lucky & Me is a comfort-first apparel brand specializing in high-quality underwear and basics for girls and boys. They craft fun and functional clothing that your kids will want to wear every day. Get 25% off your order when you use promo code MOMHOUR25 at luckyandme.com

Sponsor Spotlight: Teenology

Teenology hair and body care help prevent breakouts caused by parabens in traditional products. With fun scents, eye-catching design, and unique formula, Teenology was a hit with the pre-teens and teens in our houses. For 15% off your entire order go to teenshampoo.com/themomhour

Links we mentioned (or should have) in Episode 219:
Meagan mentioned our episode on personality types as a mom
New listeners to the podcast can start here
Find The Mom Hour on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
1 hr 5 min
July 28, 2019More Than Mom: The Lives We Didn’t Lead
Remember Sliding Doors? Today’s episode asks the question: “Where would we be if…”. Meagan and Sarah talk about the points in our lives where different decisions might have led us down dramatically different paths, and imagine what life would be like in these hypothetical alternate realities. Buckle up, friends!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Like learning more about us, our personalities, and our pasts? Check out the time we interviewed each other.

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46 min
July 28, 2019 More Than Mom: The Lives We Didn’t Lead
Remember Sliding Doors? Today's episode asks the question: "Where would we be if...". Meagan and Sarah talk about the points in our lives where different decisions might have led us down dramatically different paths, and imagine what life would be like in these hypothetical alternate realities.
51 min
July 23, 2019Let’s Talk About “Sharenting”: Episode 218
Concerns over safety and privacy are one thing (and worth discussing), but what about the broader implications of kids growing up with a digital identity shaped by their parents long before they were old enough to have a say? This week Meagan and Sarah talk about how we make decisions about what to share online (and on the podcast) about our own kids and how things shift as kids get older and technology evolves; we also tackle a few listener questions on the topic of “sharenting” from moms of younger kids. Join us!
LINKS MENTIONED:
One Day, All of This Will Be Embarrassing (Gabriel Snyder for The Atlantic)
‘Sharenting’: Can Parents Post Too Much About Their Kids Online? (WBUR interview with Stacey Steinberg, associate director of the Center on Children and Families at the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law)

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46 min
July 23, 2019 Let’s Talk About “Sharenting”: Episode 218
Concerns over safety and privacy are one thing (and worth discussing), but what about the broader implications of kids growing up with a digital identity shaped by their parents long before they were old enough to have a say? This week Meagan and Sarah talk about how we make decisions about what to share online (and on the podcast) about our own kids and how things shift as kids get older and technology evolves; we also tackle a few listener questions on the topic of "sharenting" from moms of younger kids.
53 min
July 16, 2019Throwbacks & TimeHops (Why Looking Back Matters): Episode 217
On this day in history, where were we? One year Sarah was stuck inside with littles in 115-degree Arizona heat; another year Meagan was directing her kids in a play. One July day many years ago, Meagan’s four boys all fit on the same park swing; on another, more recent one Sarah sent a nervous kindergartener off to a full day of summer camp. Looking back at photos from the past, we reflect on the phases of motherhood we’ve survived through a series of ordinary July days. Join us!
LINKS MENTIONED:
See all the photos we discussed in today’s episode on our Instagram page

MORE HELPFUL LINKS:
Visit our website
Check out deals from our partners
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Join our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)
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See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
40 min
July 16, 2019 Throwbacks & TimeHops (Why Looking Back Matters): Episode 217
On this day in history, where were we? One year Sarah was stuck inside with littles in 115-degree Arizona heat; another year Meagan was directing her kids in a play. One July day many years ago, Meagan’s four boys all fit on the same park swing; on another, more recent one Sarah sent a nervous kindergartener off to a full day of summer camp.

Looking back at photos from the past, we reflect on the phases of motherhood we’ve survived through a series of ordinary July days. Join us!

Sponsor Spotlight: Unspoken Stories

Mom, actress and advocate Tatyana Ali hosts Unspoken Stories, a new podcast from March of Dimes featuring real stories from the joys of parenthood to what happens when things don’t go according to plan. Listen and subscribe free wherever you get your podcasts, or at unspokenstories.org

Sponsor Spotlight: UCI’s Division of Continuing Education

Ready to advance your career? UCI’s Division of Continuing Education offers certificate programs and specialized studies programs in everything from business to IT, healthcare, finance, and Law. Classes are offered on campus or online, and registration is open for fall quarter. Visit ce.uci.edu/momhour to learn more and use promo code THEMOMHOUR to save 15% off one course.

Exceptions apply; see website for details.

Sponsor Spotlight: Teenology

Teenology hair and body care help prevent breakouts caused by parabens in traditional products. With fun scents, eye-catching design, and unique formula, Teenology was a hit with the pre-teens and teens in our houses. For 15% off your entire order go to teenshampoo.com/themomhour

Partner Offer: Jane

Jane.com is a boutique daily deals marketplace featuring the latest in women’s fashion trends, home decor, and children’s clothing. With more than 350-500 deals daily, you can score great finds for yourself (like these Strappy Criss-Cross Flip Flops that Sarah LOVES) and your family at fantastic prices. Shop our affiliate link at themomhour.com/jane–and thanks for helping support the show!

Links we mentioned (or should have) in Episode 217:
See all the photos we discussed in today’s episode on our Instagram page
46 min
July 14, 2019More Than Mom: Would You Rather…
Today is pure fun–a game of Would You Rather…?, in which Meagan and Sarah challenge each other with choices between wildly impossible scenarios. Which one of us would rather have a permanent three-year-old and which would rather have a permanent 18-month old? You’ll have to listen to find out!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Last summer’s episode where we also played Would You Rather…
Follow us on Instagram @TheMomHour and play along!

MORE HELPFUL LINKS:
Visit our website
Check out deals from our partners
Follow us on Instagram
Join our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)
Sign up for our newsletter

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
34 min

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