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The Mom Hour episodes

June 24, 2018 More Than Mom: What’s In Our Purses?
You can learn a lot about a person by taking a peek inside their purse. (Also: it’s time we cleaned out our purses!) In this episode of More Than Mom from The Mom Hour, Meagan and Sarah do a deep dive into their bags, laughing as they go. We also challenge listeners to share the
36 min
June 19, 2018The Life-Changing Magic of Opting Out: Episode 161
No one mom “does it all”–or so we’re told. But what exactly DON’T we do? In Episode 161 Meagan and Sarah share our experience finding ways to opt out of the little (and sometimes not-so-little) tasks and obligations that aren’t meaningful to us as moms, making room for more of what is. PLUS resident new mom Katie Addiss joins Sarah at the end of the show to talk about a great swimsuit-saving strategy and other tales from the trenches. Join us!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Katie’s blog post about making rash guard swim suits more long-lasting
Boon Pulp Silicone Feeder, the silicon baby feeder Sarah’s sister has
Magical Night Visitors (Bunnies, Elves, Fairies, and Jolly Fat Dudes) (Episode 96)

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55 min
June 19, 2018 The Life-Changing Magic of Opting Out: Episode 161
No one mom "does it all"--or so we're told. But what exactly DON'T we do? In Episode 161 Meagan and Sarah share our experience finding ways to opt out of the little (and sometimes not-so-little) tasks and obligations that aren't meaningful to us as moms, making room for more of what is. PLUS resident new mom Katie Addiss joins Sarah at the end of the show to talk about a great swimsuit-saving strategy and other tales from the trenches.
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June 17, 2018More Than Mom: Summer Bucket List (For Moms)
Summer fun isn’t just for kids! Meagan and Sarah chat about their hopes, dreams, and plans for this summer–everything from their favorite indulgent magazines to read to what kind of outdoor adventures their families are ready for. It’s a More Than Mom episode all about SUMMER. Join us!
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Other summertime episodes you might enjoy:
Getting Organized for Summer
Summer Shortcuts: (Yes, We’re THAT Lazy)
Travel With Kids (Or, How To Enjoy Your Own Vacation)
Smart Tech & Family Travel
Camping With Kids (And Other Outdoor Adventures)
Summer Fashion Trends We Just Don’t Get (And A Few We Like)
Kids’ Clothes, Shoes, and Gear for Summer
Overcoming Mid-Summer Malaise
What We’re Watching, Reading & Listening To, Summer Edition

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33 min
June 17, 2018 More Than Mom: Summer Bucket List (For Moms)
Summer fun isn’t just for kids! Meagan and Sarah chat about their hopes, dreams, and plans for this summer–everything from their favorite indulgent magazines to read to what kind of outdoor adventures their families are ready for. It’s a More Than Mom episode all about SUMMER. Join us! Sponsor Spotlight: FabFitFun FabFitFun is a seasonal
35 min
June 12, 2018Feeding A Family (Dinner Woes, Part 2): Episode 160
If you struggle with meal planning or dread the grocery store, you’re not alone. Today we tackle three more challenges to dinner-making success and offer our tips and solutions for overcoming them. This is a follow-up to last week’s episode, so be sure to catch that one as well (though you can listen in any order)!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Meagan’s interview with Melissa D’Arabian on a really old podcast episode
Listener Erin swears by this recipe for Easy Grilled Chicken on Damned Delicious

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46 min
June 12, 2018 Feeding A Family (Dinner Woes, Part 2): Episode 160
If you struggle with meal planning or dread the grocery store, you’re not alone. Today we tackle three more challenges to dinner-making success and offer our tips and solutions for overcoming them. This is a follow-up to last week’s episode, so be sure to catch that one as well (though you can listen in any
51 min
June 08, 2018Strong As A Mother with Kate Rope: Voices 26
“Having help and support is the way nature intended for us to make human beings”. So says journalist and author Kate Rope in her new book all about how moms can take better care of their mental, emotional, and physical selves from pregnancy through parenthood. Kate joins Sarah in Episode 26 in our Voices interview series to talk about her own journey through postpartum anxiety, and how moms can support each other during new motherhood. Join us!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Strong as a Mother: How to Be Happy, Healthy and (Most Importantly) Sane From Pregnancy to Parenthood: The Only Guide to Taking Care of YOU!
KateRope.com
Postpartum.net (Postpartum Support International)
Kate recommends the LactMed app or infantrisk.com for information regarding medicines safe to take while breastfeeding
More from The Mom Hour on pregnancy, postpartum, and new motherhood:
Postpartum Symptoms & Surprises
Pregnancy & Birth, In Hindsight
Getting Ready for Baby
Things We Shouldn’t Have Freaked Out About (As New Moms)
Things We Shouldn’t Have Freaked Out About (Breastfeeding Edition)
How To REALLY Help A New Mom
Baby Shower Gift Ideas

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June 08, 2018 Strong As A Mother with Kate Rope: Voices 26
“Having help and support is the way nature intended for us to make human beings”. So says journalist and author Kate Rope in her new book all about how moms can take better care of their mental, emotional, and physical selves from pregnancy through parenthood. Kate joins Sarah in Episode 26 in our Voices interview
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June 05, 2018Feeding A Family (Dinner Woes, Part 1): Episode 159
No time to cook? Got picky eaters? Hate the “witching hour”? We’re with you. In this episode Meagan and Sarah tackle three common dinner-making obstacles and offer solutions and tips that help us in our own lives and kitchens. We’re not experts; we’re parents who’ve been there, remember?
LINKS MENTIONED:
We have a blog!
Other podcast episodes you might enjoy
The Picky Eater Problem, Episode 39
Wait, They Want To Eat Every DAY? (Meal Planning & Grocery Shopping), Episode 23

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Co-hosts Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers offer practical tips and real-life encouragement for moms who want to enjoy motherhood more, and cut back on comparison, worry, and stress. We’re not…