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Bernadette Suh has a fascinating story. Born in Jamaica and raised by her grandparents, she didn't meet her own mother until she moved to the U.S. when she was 15 years old. After living with her parents for three years in Boston, Bernadette moved across the country to go to college in Oregon. She started a career in Early Childhood Education, got married, and had two gifted children of her own.

Her daughter Ngum Suh, played soccer at Mississippi State and was a member of the Cameroon women's national team. Her son Ndamukong Suh was an All-American defensive lineman at Nebraska. One of the most decorated players in college football history, he was drafted second overall by the Detroit Lions in 2010. Suh has played for five NFL teams, competed in three Super Bowls, and in 13 NFL seasons has never missed a game because of an injury. He is currently with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Bernadette opens up about her childhood, how she raised her kids, and what she worried the most about as a mom. She divulges the one thing she wishes she had known before she got divorced, but also details why she is cherishing retirement and this current phase of life on her own. As an Early Childhood Educator for nearly 35 years, she has a unique take on the one thing she believes many parents are getting wrong.

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You can watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel.

For more background on Ndamukong Suh's business ventures that are discussed, we encourage you to listen to this interview with Bloomberg Sports.

You can learn more about the amazing work Bernadette is doing with PFPMA by visiting their website, https://www.pfpma.org/

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Former Bishop Gorman star and UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson rewrote the record books during his college career with the Bruins. But on his way to becoming UCLA's all-time leader in passing yards, total yards, completions, and touchdowns, his mom opens up about how much outside criticism - and blatant racism - her son has endured as a Black quarterback.

Melva Thompson-Robinson, DrPH, is a tenured professor and Advisor of Equity, Inclusion, and Justice to the Dean of the UNLV School of Nursing. She joins the show a couple days after watching her son throw the fastest ball in the history of the NFL combine.

A mom of three, Melva shares a wealth of advice for parents trying to help their kids navigate the college recruiting process. An active voice on twitter, she talks about dealing with detractors and how she decides when to walk away, and when to swing back at anonymous critis online.

Her stories and insights on what it means to be a Black American in 2023 are essential, and the work she is doing to help promote health equity in communities of color is inspirational.

Our deep thanks to Melva for joining Your Mom, to BodyArmor for their continued support of the show, and to you, our fabulous and beautiful listeners!

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Your Mom's Super Bowl bonus week coverage rolls on with a two-for-one special, featuring two of the most special people we know.

Solomon Thomas and his mom Martha joined the set in Phoenix before hitting the red carpet for the NFL Honors awards ceremony last month. Solomon was the 2022 New York Jets' nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award and - like any man of the year would - he invited his mom to be his plus one.

Solomon played football with Lisa's son Christian at Stanford, and you can tell by some of the stories that start flying just how many memories these two families have shared.

The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is one of the league's most prestigious honors, recognizing an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field. Solly may not have won that award this year, but he's officially Your Mom's NFL Man of the Year and we think that's the vote that really matters anyways.

To learn more about the critical work Solomon and his family are doing to honor his late sister Ella, please go to their website: https://thedefensiveline.org/. And congrats again to Solomon, the inaugural Your Mom NFL Man of the Year!

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Our Super Bowl bonus coverage continues with Dr. Michael Gervais, a high performance psychologist who offers some of the most poignant parenting insights we've heard on this show.

Gervais trains the mindset skills and practices essential to optimal human performance. His clients include world record holders, Olympians, internationally acclaimed artists and musicians, MVPs from every major sport and Fortune 100 CEOs. Now he can officially add Lisa McCaffrey to his resume.

Gervais helps Lisa explore her game-day anxiety and why "arousal regulation" is they key to owning and controlling all of our experiences in life. He shares Ashley's favorite parenting analogy and explains why one of the most powerful moments as a parent is the car ride home.

Keep your eye out for his upcoming book on FOPO (Fear Of People's Opinions) which comes out later this year with Harvard Business Review. And if you aren't already a subscriber, go check out Gervais' fabulous podcast, Finding Mastery. You can thank us later.

This is Super Bowl bonus week on Your Mom. We'll be back to our regular scheduled programming next Tuesday!

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We're excited to bring you this conversation with former NFL quarterback Jake Plummer and Pat Tillman Foundation CEO Dan Futrell.

After a ten year career in the NFL, Jake is on a mission to help people heal and find balance through functional mushrooms. He talks with Ashley and Lisa about UMBO, his functional mushroom supplement company and shares why he is so passionate about destigmatizing the use of mushrooms.

Jake also remains dedicated to honoring his friend and former Arizona State teammate, the late Pat Tillman. He and Dan Futrell, a former Ranger-qualified Infantry Officer and platoon leader who now leads the Pat Tillman Foundation, are committed to carrying on Pat's legacy. Dan details some of the critical work the Foundation is doing with their scholarship program, whose mission is to identify remarkable veterans and military spouses as the next generation of leaders and help them scale their impact as they enter their next chapter of service through academic scholarships, leadership development, and a global community of supporters.

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This is Super Bowl bonus week on Your Mom. We'll be back to our regular scheduled programming next Tuesday!

ps. Jake's mom Marilyn Plummer was one of our favorite interviews on the show, so go check out episode 6 if you missed it!

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You all brought the heat with your questions in this month's mailbag episode. Hear Ashley and Lisa answer a wide array of listener inquiries including: the biggest thing they've learned from motherhood, how many kids Lisa hopes Christian has, Ashley's advice to an aspiring broadcaster and how to have an easy labor [spoiler: you don't].

You may notice that for every question in this mailbag, Destiny's Child seemingly had the answer.

Dylan McCaffrey (Lisa's third son) makes a surprise guest appearance as part of the mailbag Q&A and the moms relive some of their favorite moments from an unforgettable week in Phoenix for Super Bowl LVII.

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You can support us by supporting our partners! We are able to keep growing and celebrating motherhood because of their support.

Flexpower is a black-founded, woman-led company dedicated to helping you get moving and stay moving. Their natural pain relief lotions and bath products help calm your muscles, clear your head and nourish your skin. For 20% off their products, use our code YM20.  

BODYARMOR has been stocked in the McCaffrey fridge for many years. They offer the best in sports hydration and our current favorite is their Dragonfruit Berry BODYARMOR LYTE. Trust us on this one.

Most importantly- thank YOU to our beautiful listeners for following along. We love you. Now go hug a mom!

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3X Super Bowl Champion Shannon Sharpe remembers playing Power Rangers with two-year-old Christian McCaffrey in the Broncos locker room back in the day. The Hall of Famer admits he had no idea that little guy would grow up to become one of the preeminent players in the NFL.

Enjoy this nostalgic trip down memory lane as Shannon comes correct on all sorts of McCaffrey family topics, including the fact that Lisa is a better athlete than her husband Ed.

Come for the stories and stay for Shannon's heartwarming tribute to his late grandmother, Mary Porter.

You can watch this show and all our Super Bowl mini episodes on our YouTube page.

#TeamShannon

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The 3X Super Bowl Champ dishes on everything from his new role as a stay at home husband to why he needed medical attention after one of his children was born. Ed discusses his favorite Super Bowl memory and the thing he admires most about Lisa is as a mom.

Bronco fans will be excited to hear his thoughts on the hiring of Sean Payton and why it should be Super Bowl or bust every season in Denver.

Your Mom™ was so impressed with Ed's work behind the scenes he's been offered the show's first ever unpaid internship. We're excited to see what he does with the opportunity.

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You can support us by supporting our partners! We are able to keep growing and celebrating motherhood because of their support.

Flexpower is a black-founded, woman-led company dedicated to helping people feel good, every day. For 20% off all their incredible pain relief products, use our code YM20 so you can get moving, and stay moving.

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Enjoy a playful side of Christian McCaffrey that fans don't always get to see as the NFL star shares stories and dishes it right back to his quick-witted mom (no idea where he gets that).

You can watch the full interview on our YouTube Channel.

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You can also support us by supporting our partners! We are able to keep growing and celebrating motherhood because of their support. Flexpower is a black-founded, woman-led company dedicated to helping people feel good, every day. For 20% off all their incredible products, use our code YM20 so you can get moving, and stay moving.

As noted in this episode, Christian has been a supporter of BODYARMOR for many years because they offer the best in sports hydration. Thank you to all for following along- we’ll continue to post our Super Bowl content all week long!

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Your Mom™ takes over Radio Row. Ashley and Lisa kick off their week with a preview of some great guests and interviews. We are excited to announce two exciting new partnerships, our thanks to Flexpower and BODYARMOR for working with us to help empower moms!

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You can support us by supporting our partners! We are able to keep growing and celebrating motherhood because of their support.

Flexpower is a black-founded, woman-led company dedicated to helping people feel good, every day. For 20% off all their incredible products, use our code YM20 so you can get moving, and stay moving. 

The McCaffrey family has been on board with BODYARMOR for many years because they offer the best in sports hydration.

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Thank you to all for following along- we'll continue to post our Super Bowl content all week long!

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