The Motherly Podcast

By Motherly

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 Ga... more

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The Motherly Podcast episodes:

April 03, 2025 Sam Kelly wants to teach your kids to share the mental load
In this episode, Liz speaks with Sam Kelly, a coach that focuses on the invisible labor and mental load of motherhood, but with a twist – she's teaching parents to get their kids to actively pitch in around the house. Yes, you heard that right… kids helping out willingly! Learn some of Sam’s practical tips and how parents can break the cycle of inequity in family dynamics, while also teaching their kids responsibility, independence, resilience, and teamwork.
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March 27, 2025 Tamron Hall on Curiosity, Courage, and Raising a Son Today
In this episode, Emmy Award-winning talk show host, journalist, and author Tamron Hall opens up about her son’s fearfulness in certain situations and how it inspired her lovely, new children’s book Harlem Honey. Tamron and Liz talk all about being “boy moms,” why we should celebrate curiosity, and Tamron’s approach to raising her son with a partner whose background is very different from her own.
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37min
March 20, 2025 Running Toward Resilience with Peloton’s Robin Arzón
Liz speaks with Robin Arzón, Peloton’s Head Instructor and VP of Fitness, bestselling author, and mom of two. Robin shares her incredible journey from corporate lawyer to ultramarathoner, and how early trauma and a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis shaped her resilience. She also opens up about how motherhood has transformed her approach to time and self-care. Plus, Robin offers inspiring tips for busy moms on how to stay active and motivated, no matter how hectic life gets.
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36min
March 13, 2025 Olga Khazan on Motherhood, Personality Shifts, and Micro Epiphanies
In this episode, Liz sits down with The Atlantic journalist and author Olga Khazan to explore how motherhood reshapes identity and personality. Olga shares insights from her new book, Me, But Better: The Personality Test, and together they dive into the science of personality, the role of micro-epiphanies, and the surprising upsides of neuroticism.

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35min
March 06, 2025 Slime Queen Sara Schiller on creativity and the power of play
In this episode, Liz interviews Sara Schiller, an inspiring entrepreneur who turned life’s unexpected challenges into the thriving slime experience, Sloomoo, now in five cities. Sara discusses how her experiences as a mother of a child with special needs have shaped her values and goals for her business and why it was important for her to create an inclusive and therapeutic space for both kids and adults to engage in play. She also talks about how she’s embraced neurodiversity in the workplace and reflects on the importance of connection, both within families and communities, especially in an era of increasing digital isolation.
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34min
February 27, 2025 Beth Berry on Wisdom at Every Stage of Motherhood
This week, Liz speaks with Beth Berry, author of Motherworthy and a coach, teacher, adventurer, guide, and mother of four daughters. Beth compares her experience becoming a mom at the age of 17 to having three daughters after she was married and what she learned along the way. She also talks about the archetypes that taps into for her work – the idea of the maiden, mother, wild and wise woman, and crone – and what we can learn from each of these phases we go through as women.
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36min
February 20, 2025 Ali Krieger on Navigating Life Beyond the Game
In this episode, Liz sits down with Ali Krieger, a retired professional soccer player, two-time World Cup champion, advocate for pay equity and LGBTQ+ rights, and current ESPN analyst. Ali opens up about the challenges she faced during her public separation from fellow soccer player Ashlyn Harris, her father's passing, and her retirement from the sport — all in a year. She also shares her thoughts on the pressures of professional sports and discusses the importance of seeing female athletes finally receiving the recognition they deserve.

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42min
November 07, 2024 Saving Lives: Kathryn Cross on the Power of Cord Blood Banking
In this episode of the Motherly Podcast, Liz chats with Kathryn Cross, founder of Anja Health, a company dedicated to helping families preserve umbilical cord and placenta stem cells. Kathryn’s journey is deeply personal—she founded her company in memory of her brother Andrew, whose life was tragically impacted by the lack of available stem cells for his treatment. Kathryn explains how cord blood and placenta banking works, the future of stem cell preservation, and the importance of taking this proactive step for your child's health. She also shares insights on entrepreneurship and offers valuable advice for expecting parents considering cord blood banking for the first time.
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33min
October 31, 2024 This is How We Play: Caroline Cupp and Jessica Slice on Disability, Motherhood, and Representation
In this episode of the Motherly Podcast, Liz welcomes guests Jessica Slice and Carolyn Cupp. Both are passionate moms, disability justice activists, and the authors of the inspiring new picture book, This is How We Play. Jessica and Carolyn share their personal journeys with disabilities, discussing the importance of representation in children's literature for their own children and others. They also talk about how their experiences with their bodies have shaped their unique approaches to parenting. The conversation also highlights the systemic challenges faced by disabled parents and critiques society's relentless obsession with productivity.
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44min
October 24, 2024 The Mandalorian's Katee Sackhoff on Motherhood and Resilience
In this episode of the Motherly Podcast, Liz sits down with actress Katee Sackhoff, known for her roles in Battlestar Galactica, Robot Chicken, and The Mandalorian. As a mother of two, Katee shares her heartfelt journey through cancer, surrogacy, and navigating her daughter's health challenges with neuroblastoma. Liz and Katee explore the lessons of motherhood, including the struggle of being an over-planner and the importance of savoring family moments.
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37min

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