The Motherly Podcast

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The Motherly Podcast features honest conversations about modern motherhood with inspiring leaders—who also happen to be mothers. These incredible women, like Kristen Bell, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, and Gabrielle Union, are helping to redefine motherhood, using their voices to uplift women with practical ideas and expert insights. The Webby Award winning podcast is hosted each week by Liz Tenety, an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Motherly.

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Motherly Co-Founder Jill Ko...

01.26.2023

In this episode, Liz is joined for the first time in four years by her Co-Founder and current CEO of Motherly, Jill Koziol, to discuss what's changed in their personal lives since founding Motherly and some of the exciting plans ...

The Motherly Podcast episodes:

01.26.2023 Motherly Co-Founder Jill Koziol Wants You To Know No Mom Can Do It All (Without Help) In this episode, Liz is joined for the first time in four years by her Co-Founder and current CEO of Motherly, Jill Koziol, to discuss what's changed in their personal lives since founding Motherly and some of the exciting plans ...
01.19.2023 Kelly LeVeque Wants to Make Healthy Eating Easy In this episode, Liz talks to Kelly LeVeque, a certified nutritionist and wellness expert about her science-backed Fab four Method, nutritional tips for pregnant mothers and kids, and what she learned from the traumatic birth of her first child.
12.01.2022 Girlology’s Dr. Melisa Holmes on Talking to Your Kids about Puberty In this episode, co-founder, and CEO of Girlology, Dr. Melisa Holmes, explains how to talk to your kids—both boys, girls, and gender nonconforming children—about reproductive health and sex from early childhood into their teen years so they can navigate puberty ...
11.17.2022 Dr. Christina Johns on handling medical emergencies and cold season In this episode, Liz speaks with Dr. Christina Johns, who is a pediatrician, a pediatric emergency physician and senior medical advisor at PM Pediatric Care that is a specialized pediatric urgent care with locations across the country -- they tackle ...
11.11.2022 Dr. Yesmean Wahdan on navigating contraception options and how being a mom has shaped her perspective In this episode, Liz talks with Dr. Yesmean Wahdan, OBGYN and the Vice President of U.S. Medical Affairs at Bayer Women’s Healthcare, about what women need to know about their contraception options and how motherhood has shaped her perspective as ...
11.03.2022 Actress Diane Kruger on her new children’s book and why we need to better support moms in the U.S. In this episode, actress Diane Kruger talks to Liz about her new children's book, what storytelling and literature have meant to her throughout her life, and what raising her daughter partly in Europe has taught her about ways that we ...
10.27.2022 Holocaust survivor Dr. Edith Eger and her daughter Dr. Marianne Engle on trauma and resilience Holocaust survivor and renowned trauma and healing psychologist Dr. Edith Eger and her daughter Dr. Marianne Engle, a licensed psychologist herself, talk about the new edition of their book The Gift: 14 Lessons to Save Your Life, and how we ...
10.20.2022 Jazmyn Simon on navigating different stages of motherhood and raising kids to love themselves In this episode, Liz talks with actress Jazmyn Simon about all stages of motherhood, from her experience with hyperemesis gravidarum during pregnancy, to seeing her daughter off to college, to the moment that inspired her to write her new children’s ...
10.13.2022 Paralympian swimmer Mallory Weggemann on IVF and the power of showing up In this conversation with Liz, Paralympic gold medalist, disability activist, and author Mallory Weggemann shares her story of her paralysis at the age of 19 to competing in three Paralympic games and winning five medals -- and she also opens ...
10.06.2022 Dr. Becky Kennedy on sturdy leadership, respecting both parents and children, and navigating some of our toughest parenting challenges In this episode, Liz talks to Dr. Becky Kennedy about her approach and why it resonates with so many parents, what it is like being “Dr. Becky” and also a very real parent of three, and her advice on navigating ...
09.27.2022 This is Motherhood: #WeAllGrow Latina founder Ana Flores on creating community and parenting by example In this episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with Ana Flores, the founder of #WeAllGrow Latina about her organizing work, raising bilingual children, and raising her daughter in community with other powerful women.
09.20.2022 This is Motherhood: LGBTQ+ advocate and mom Monica Trasandes on promoting inclusivity in media In this episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with Monica Trasandes, the Director of Spanish Language and Latinx Representation at GLAAD.
09.13.2022 This is Motherhood: Life coach and blogger Bernetta Knighten on starting her own nonprofit organization supporting foster youth In this episode of "This is Motherhood", host Joyce Brewer talks with life coach, author and podcast host Bernetta Knighten about her nonprofit supporting foster youth and how her approach to motherhood has changed over time.
09.06.2022 This is Motherhood: Melissa Orijin of Orijin Bees on creating inclusive toys for her children In this episode, of This is Motherhood, host Joyce Brewer speaks with Melissa Orijin about what inspired her to start her groundbreaking doll company, Orijin Bees.
08.30.2022 This is Motherhood: author Helena Andrews-Dyer on navigating the world of mom groups In this special bonus episode of "This is Motherhood," host Joyce Brewer is joined by author and journalist Helena Andrews-Dye to talk about her new book “The Mamas," which is an account of her experience as the only woman of ...
08.23.2022 This is Motherhood: Christie Cronan of “Raising Whasians” on her multicultural family In this special bonus episode of This is Motherhood, host Joyce Brewer talks with mom-blogger Christie Cronan about what raising multicultural children means to her, as well as the importance of representation in children's films.
08.16.2022 This is Motherhood: Monique Gray Smith on the legacy of Native residential schools and raising resilient children In this episode, Joyce talks with author and consultant Monique Gray Smith about her indigenous children’s books and what motherhood has taught her.
08.09.2022 This is Motherhood: Fashion Designer and Content Creator Mikaela Pabon on helping moms find their personal style In this episode, Joyce talks with Mikaela Pabon about developing personal style and how she helps women break out of their fashion comfort zone. Mikaela also shares some exciting new developments with her clothing brand.
08.02.2022 This is Motherhood: Former TV anchor Rene Syler on being a “Good Enough Mother” In this episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with author, blogger, and friend Rene Syler about how she approaches setbacks in life and what she has learned from raising two adult children.
07.26.2022 This is Motherhood: Writer, Director, and Producer Kareema Bee on new motherhood and diversity in the entertainment industry In this special bonus episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with writer, director, and producer Kareema Bee about her path into the industry, commitment to increasing diversity in entertainment on and off the screen, and becoming a ...
07.19.2022 This is Motherhood: Tracy Skelly on making baby food that honors your heritage and your health In this special bonus episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with Tracy Skelly, the founder of Little Cocoa Bean Company.
07.14.2022 Jenny Slate on Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, new motherhood, and the promise of change In this episode, Liz speaks with comedian, actress, director, and writer, Jenny Slate about her new family film, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, which is now playing in theaters – and why she didn’t want to shy away from ...
07.12.2022 This is Motherhood: Sexologist Shamyra Howard on navigating intimacy during and after pregnancy In this episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with sexologist and sex therapist Shamyra Howard about postpartum intimacy, the cultural myths many of us carry about sex and sexuality, and much more.
07.07.2022 Gloria Riviera on the childcare crisis and what we can do about it In this episode, Liz talks to reporter and podcast host Gloria Riviera about her podcast No One is Coming to Save Us, which is a deep-dive into America’s childcare crisis — and what we can all do as parents and ...
07.05.2022 This is Motherhood: Marketing entrepreneur Shaunda Head on being true to yourself in business and parenting In this episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with Shaunda Head, a branding and marketing entrepreneur. They talk about finding your own personal brand and balancing your business and caregiving responsibilities.
06.30.2022 Dr. Colleen Kraft on why gun safety is a public health issue and what we can do to protect our kids Leading pediatrician and former President of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Colleen Kraft, talks about the public health risks around gun safety and why she wants us to focus on the mental health of our kids.
06.28.2022 This is Motherhood: Laugh and learn with comedian Hollie Harper In this special bonus episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer checks in with the very funny comedian, writer, and actress, Hollie Harper.
06.23.2022 Soleil Moon Frye on the joys of big families and her public health activism As a child, Soleil Moon Frye became famous for her breakout role in the eighties show Punky Brewster – then in 2021, she released a critically acclaimed documentary called Kid90; in this episode Liz talks to Soleil about why she’s ...
06.21.2022 This is Motherhood: Dr. Aditi Nerurkar on reversing parental burnout In this episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a physician specializing in modern day burnout and mental health; Dr. Aditi offers some concrete things that moms can do to manage feelings of burnout ...
06.16.2022 Laura Clery gets real about addiction, why she filmed her birth, and raising a son with autism YouTube star, funny woman, and author Laura Clery is known for her brutal honesty about motherhood – and in this conversation, she holds nothing back, opening up about her addiction and recovery, her midnight panic attacks, the reality of her ...
06.14.2022 This is Motherhood: Slutty Vegan founder & CEO Pinky Cole on new motherhood & her restaurant’s success In this first special episode of Season 2 of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer checks in with Pinky Cole, the Founder and CEO of popular vegan burger chain Slutty Vegan, based out of Atlanta.
06.09.2022 We Need Diverse Book’s Caroline Tung Richmond wants all kids to see themselves in their books In this episode, Liz speaks with award-winning Young Adult novelist, Caroline Tung Richmond, and Executive Director of We Need Diverse Books, a nonprofit that advocates for changes in the publishing industry to promote literature that reflects the lives of all ...
06.02.2022 Reshma Saujani on rejecting the girl boss lie & a better future for working mothers In this episode, Liz speaks with Reshma Saujani — the founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms — about Reshma's personal evolution during the pandemic, why she wants to create a workplace that's built for women, ...
05.26.2022 The Trevor Project’s Chris Bright on her transition journey, foster parenting, and the power of unconditional love In this episode, Chris Bright, the Director of Public Training at the Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ youth, talks to Liz about her transition journey, what growing up was like for her, ...
05.19.2022 Encanto’s Writer & Co-Director Charise Castro Smith on the Pressures of Being the “First” In this conversation, Charise Castro Smith, the co-director and writer of Encanto – and the first LatinX woman to co-direct a Disney animated feature – talks to Liz about the imposter syndrome she overcame when bringing the film to life, ...
05.10.2022 This is Motherhood: Kimberly Seals Allers wants to empower Black mothers In this special bonus episode of "This is Motherhood," host Joyce Brewer speaks with Kimberly Seals Allers about her experience as a BIPOC single mother and how it informed her vision to transform the experience of motherhood for BIPOC women ...
04.26.2022 This is Motherhood: Dr. Kameelah Phillips on Black maternal health In this special bonus episode of This is Motherhood, host Joyce Brewer speaks with Dr. Kameelah Phillips, an OBGYN, lactation consultant, and advocate for eradicating racism in medicine.
04.12.2022 This is Motherhood: Mocha Mom’s Cheli English-Figaro on why she started a community for Black mothers In this week’s special bonus episode of “This is Motherhood,” Emmy Award-winning TV journalist Joyce Brewer checks in with Cheli English-Figaro Co-Founder and President Emerita of Mocha Moms, the premier voice and support group for mothers of color.
04.07.2022 Dr. Mona Delahooke on what the latest neuroscience and psychology research tells us about parenting In this episode, Dr. Mona Delahooke talks to Liz about her new book, what it means that parents share a nervous system with their child, and why the concept of “the body budget,” is one of the most important neuroscience ...
03.31.2022 Alex Elle on Generational Healing and Community Care In this conversation, Liz talks to Alex Elle about her personal journey with IVF, her idea of self care as community care; she also shares helpful advice for anyone interested in doing their own healing work tapping into their creativity.
03.29.2022 This is Motherhood: Jamie Jones Wants BIPOC moms to get the birth support they need In this week's special bonus episode of "This is Motherhood," doula and postpartum specialist, Jamie Jones, explains why it is so important for BIPOC moms to advocate for themselves when giving birth – she also shares tactics and tools they ...
03.24.2022 Dr. Hansa Bhargava wants overscheduled families to relax Liz talks to Dr. Hansa Bhargava, Board certified pediatrician, Chief Medical Officer at Medscape Education, and mom of two, about her new book -- and what the evidence says about the basics of healthy eating, sleeping, and unscheduled free time.
03.22.2022 Pediatric Dermatologist Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness on skin health from newborns to teens In this conversation, Liz talks to pediatric dermatologist, Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness, about what the latest research says about the link between eczema and allergies, why “natural” ingredients aren’t always better for your baby’s skin.
03.17.2022 Deborah Gladney and Angela Muhwezi-Hall on sisterhood and helping service workers thrive Sisters Deborah Gladney and Angela Muhwezi-Hall are co-founders of QuickHire, a successful career platform for service and skilled trade workers that they started during the pandemic from their home in Wichita, Kansas; together, they explain why they decided to start ...
03.15.2022 This is Motherhood: Sonia Smith-Kang on Embracing Multiculturalism In this very first episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer checks in Sonia Smith-Kang, the founder and designer of a children's wear line, Mixed Up Clothing, which celebrates and highlights multiculturalism.
03.10.2022 Best-selling author Eve Rodsky wants mothers to be interested in their own lives In this episode, Liz talks to bestselling author Eve Rodsky about what led her to write her first book, Fair Play, and become a leader in gender equity, why she wants to banish the word “multi-tasking” from our vocabulary, and ...
02.24.2022 Emily Calandrelli of Emily’s Wonder Lab wants kids to love science Emily Calandrelli is a scientist, MIT trained engineer, and host of Netflix's Emily Wonder Lab; she talks to Liz about filming her kid science show when nine months pregnant, her childhood growing up in West Virginia, and why she’s so ...
02.17.2022 Dr. Shefali on learning to heal and mother yourself In this episode, renowned clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, talks about why parenting is an opportunity to heal and mother yourself and why the key to raising evolved, independent, and unique children is about ...
02.15.2022 Tiny Earth’s Rachael Classi wants to liberate moms from the burden of stuff In this conversation, Liz talks to Rachael Classi of Tiny Earth about why she started her circular subscription toy kit company; she also offers tips on how parents can declutter for their sake of the earth, and their own sanity.
02.10.2022 Eva Chen on the immigrant experience and the importance of self-love In this episode, Liz speaks with Eva Chen, the head of fashion partnerships at Instagram and former editor-in-chief of Lucky Magazine and editor at Teen Vogue, about her latest children’s book, I am Golden, which tells the story of a ...

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