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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Vienna Pharaon on family or...

06.01.2023

In this episode, Liz speaks with marriage and family therapist Vienna Pharaon about her book The Origins of You, which talks about how our our families of origins shape how we show up in adult relationships, and how we can ...

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06.01.2023 Vienna Pharaon on family origins and healing our childhood wounds In this episode, Liz speaks with marriage and family therapist Vienna Pharaon about her book The Origins of You, which talks about how our our families of origins shape how we show up in adult relationships, and how we can ...
05.25.2023 Nedra Glover Tawwab wants mothers to set healthy boundaries In this episode, Liz talks with relationship therapist and author Nedra Glover Tawwab about her newest book, Drama Free, which focuses on navigating family relationships and why it is important that mothers set boundaries.
05.18.2023 Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt on sisterhood & motherhood role models In this episode, Liz talks with Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, the prolific author, advocate, and host of the Instagram live parenting show “Before, During, and AfterBaby," about her new children's book, her close relationship with her own sister, and what she ...
05.11.2023 Marea Goodman is working to make family building safe and accessible for everybody In this episode, Liz talks with Marea Goodman, a midwife who specializes in LGBTQ+ fertility and birthing care, about the new book she co-authored titled Baby Making For Everybody: Family Building and Fertility for LGBTQ+ and Solo Parents.
05.04.2023 Jessica Grose on the unsustainability of American motherhood Jessica Grose, parenting columnist for the New York Times, talks about her new book Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood, the cultural construction of motherhood throughout American history, how we got to where we are today, and ...
04.27.2023 Julie Bowen loves being a boy mom In this conversation, Julie Bowen talks about navigating new phases of motherhood as children get older, how her time playing a mother on Modern Family shaped her views on motherhood outside of work, and why she recently launched JB Skrub, ...
03.09.2023 VC and Mama Jesse Draper on why we need to invest in female entrepreneurs In this episode, Liz talks to venture capitalist and mom of three boys, Jesse Draper, who is on a mission to invest in female-founded consumer technology companies
03.02.2023 Happiness Researcher Dr. Cassie Holmes on how moms can find more joy in their busy lives In this conversation, Dr. Cassie Holmes, professor of behavioral decision making at the UCLA Anderson School of Management and the author of a new book called Happier Hour, breaks down all the factors that busy moms may not realize lead ...
02.23.2023 Momtourage podcast hosts Ashley Hearon-Smith & Keri Setaro on how to make mom friends Ashley Hearon-Smith & Keri Setaro are best friends and the podcast hosts of Momtourage and in this episode they talk to Liz about their different approaches to friendship and why making new friends after motherhood can often feel so challenging.
02.16.2023 Boram Nam on why we need better postpartum care in America In this episode, Liz talks to Boram Nam about why she started the Boram Postnatal Retreat in New York City and why she thinks the U.S. needs to provide mothers with postpartum support services and care.
02.09.2023 Healthybaby founder Shazi Visram on her mission to optimize early childhood health In this conversation, Shazi Visram, entrepreneur, children's health advocate, founder of Happy Baby Organics and founder & CEO of her new company Healthybaby, discusses her unusual path to entrepreneurship, gets real about the impact raising a child diagnosed with autism ...
02.02.2023 Yohana Founder Yoky Matsuoka wants to help parents tackle their “to do” lists In this episode, Yoky Matsuoka, an award-winning tech designer leader and the mom of four, explains why she’s shifted her focus to her new company Yohana which tackles something she knows all parents need – more help.
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.

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