Former Nashville Mayor and no stranger to the spotlight, Megan Barry, officially joins the Momcult in this week’s episode! In the spirit of her new book coming out, “It’s What You Do Next”, Megan gets candid about the two things she lost and the one thing she was able to save. We talk about grief, shame, resentment and resilience all wrapped around the unimaginable scenario of losing her son, Max. Thank you, Megan, for sharing your time and your story with us.

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It’s What You Do Next: The Fall and Rise of Nashville’s First Female Mayor

In this episode, British singer/songwriter, Lucie Silvas, shares her treacherous and inspiring experience with IVF, the intrusive thoughts that came along with giving birth to her twins and her constant aspiration to reset and be hopeful amidst the constant challenges of motherhood. Join us!

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We got to sit down and chat with the incredible Brooke Baxter. We had so much fun delving into the importance of self-discovery, inner child work, and all things “unconventional motherhood”. Brooke shares about her experience growing up in a single-parent home and the importance of supportive communities as well as when her love of aesthetics began and SO MUCH MORE! Sarah’s family survived a stomach bug and Joy survived a pregnancy scare. Listen wherever you podcast!

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Sarah and Joy chat with new mom Angealic Parson who shares her journey from pregnancy to an unplanned cesarean, and the unimaginable experience of her apartment burning down before leaving the hospital with her newborn. From breaking generational curses to accepting help while juggling self-care, she’s got quite the story. Joy vents about tech and Sarah has been sick for what feels like a year. Join us.

Sitting poolside at Drift Nashville, Joy and Sarah are joined by a variety of guests. “I’m a Winner” producer Hope Karwoski talks about changes in life when friends have babies. Pregnant pals Anna Meyers and Rebecca June Hill pop in to say hello and Joy discusses her current parenting challenges with sister and Momcult regular, Jenny Black. The episode takes a poignant turn with returning guest Traci Hilton sharing her experience with a psychic medium who connected her with her late husband.

The gals are throwing a Momcult Gathering next week! A “we survived the summer” pool day benefiting Joy’s short film “I’m A Winner”. We’d love to see you there! Sarah has fully joined the Dr. Becky movement and Joy is navigating cell phones and explicit music.

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DJ, hip-hop lover and Co-creator of the Boom Bap, Nick Melidis joins the gals for their special Father’s Day episode. We talk about everything from managing anger, parental preference, and the myth of the terrible two’s. Nick walks us through his experience seeing his son, Cruze, go through head surgery and how his dad guilt usually hits him at the end of the night. Sarah survived another birthday party but not without stitches and Joy reads an old journal entry. Join us for the SEASON FINALE of SEASON 3!!

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Joy & Sarah take a small road trip out to the country to visit with Sarah’s mom and, boy, was it worth it! Dawn is basically known for being a swamp siren /

Join Sarah and Joy as they delve into the extraordinary life of Dawn Tatum Parker, a Renaissance woman with a story that spans horseback riding in rural South Mississippi, leading cheer squads, acing academics, and embracing art. From her early adulthood as a librarian and biology teacher into single motherhood and running a sign fabrication company and managing a cattle grazing business, Dawn’s life is a testament to resilience, versatility, and a deep love for animals. Beyond her résumé of unique careers, Dawn’s journey as a mother and grandmother unfolds in riveting anecdotes, revealing her independent spirit and the profound impact of her third child’s life and passing. Discover tales of wildlife management, alligator wrestling, and embracing life’s challenges head-on. This episode is a celebration of life’s every moment – the good, the challenging, and everything in between. Join us in honoring the first few acts of one extraordinary journey.

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Sarah and Joy sit down with Joy’s mom, Risty, for Mother’s Day!! From pottery, to poetry, to decorating and crafting, Risty always has to have a creative project to keep her sane. She shares with us everything from giving birth unconsciously (at 21, no less) to homeschooling to menopause. It’s impossible not to have a great time with “Risty Business” and we think you’ll agree! Join us!

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Sarah and Joy have the incredible honor of sitting down with the South Georgian, Beauty Queen, cattle-raising, pity-hating, wine savant that is Traci Hilton. In 2020 her husband, Brent, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Glioblastoma. They were able to share 3 more priceless years together, raising their 2 girls and this month marks the one year of Brent passing on. Traci saw the podcast as an opportunity to memorialize, honor, grieve and celebrate what this last chapter has been for her and WOW what a gift. We chat about everything under the sun from what she loves/hates to hear as a widow, the importance of regulating your body, macrobiotics, watching Bridgerton with your mom and so much more.

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