Jamie and Jenna are back to give some updates before taking a brief hiatus! They reflect on the moves in their lives, prioritizing their own wellness amongst family responsibilities, and excitement towards normalcy post-vaccinations. Now, it's time to recharge before coming back better than ever! Special thanks to this episode's sponsors! GEICO - Whether you rent or own, GEICO makes it EASY to bundle home and car insurance. Go to GEICO.com today. Total Wireless - Total Wireless. Do Amazing....

On this episode Jamie and Jenna are joined by their friends and fellow parents Dave and Odette Annable. Dave and Odette share their stories about how being a parent can change a relationship. They offer some tips and trick on everything from how to help get your child ready in the morning to ways to avoid micromanaging your partner. So pull up a couch and sit in on this helpful couples therapy session.   Special thanks to this episode's sponsors! GEICO - Whether you rent or own, GEICO...

Having kids is its own adventure. Having kids over 40 can be a whole other adventure. Actor Eugenio Derbez joins the podcast this week to talk about all things fatherhood in your 40's and he shares one of the funniest Sh**y Daddy stories ever. Listen in and get ready to laugh. Special thanks to this episode's sponsors! GEICO - Whether you rent or own, GEICO makes it EASY to bundle home and car insurance. Go to GEICO.com today. Total Wireless - Total Wireless. Do Amazing. Discover us at...

Actress, director, and author Laura Prepon is here to talk to us about her new book, “You & I, as Mothers,” and finding answers to the questions few motherhood books seem to be asking. Sometimes it feels like we are suffering through the hardships of motherhood alone, but we never are! Hear the healing power that writing provided, welcoming her second child, and adjusting to family life while staying at home. Special thanks to this episode's sponsors! Childlife Essentials - Go to...

The man, the myth, the legend Bob Saget is in studio with the Mamas talking about raising three daughters, trying to balance being a Dad while working to maintain success in the entertainment industry, and healthy communication with your kids. Plus, his work with the Scleroderma Foundation in helping to raise funds and awareness for the disease and his sister’s story of suffering from it. Special thanks to this episode's sponsors! Childlife Essentials - Go to findtheheart.com to download a...

Did you know 1 in 7 women suffers from PPD? To many, it can seem like an impossibly debilitating to get through. Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody is working alongside Mom Genes Fight PPD leading a research study to find out whether or not there’s a genetic connection to the disease. Learn how this research can lead to possible new treatments and, maybe even some day, a cure. Thank you to this episode's sponsors! Mom Genes - To find out if you qualify, download the app Mom Genes (G-E-N-E-S) Fight...

Jamie’s Dad Steve Sigler is here with some very important perspectives on parenting and how we learn and grow between the different generations of our families. What Grandparents teach our parents, they teach us and we teach our children. But of course, along that journey new ways to love and learn and care and grow are always introduced. There’s nothing quite like the wisdom of a Dad. Thank you to our sponsors! Childlife Essentials - Go to findtheheart.com to download a $1.00 off coupon for...

Widely acclaimed cubist painter, Alexandra Nechita joins Jamie and Jenna this week to talk about the power of art expression and how it can often go hand in hand with mental health. Learn about Alex's unique upbringing in the art world and how it's translated into her own nurturing style of parenting. Thanks to our sponsors! Childlife Essentials - Go to findtheheart.com to download a $1.00 off coupon for anywhere ChildLife Essentials products are sold. GEICO - Whether you rent or own, GEICO...

Founder of TruKid Children Skincare and mother of 6, Jennifer Bunkers is here to prove that women really can do it all. She talks to Jenna and Jamie about empowering women and children everywhere to start their own businesses, including every child of her own! Jennifer wants you to start building your business muscle today- email her for advice at [email protected]! Thank you to all our sponsors! Childlife Essentials - Go to findtheheart.com to download a $1.00 off coupon for anywhere...

This week Jamie and Jenna are joined by Barret Prendergast, founder of Valleybrink Road luxury gifts! Together they discuss the pressure of doing right by your child's mental health. How is the pandemic stress manifesting in them and what can you do to help? What are the pros and cons of pursuing their education at school vs. at home? And find out what ideas Jamie might have for a cookie line! Thank you to our sponsors! Childlife Essentials - Go to findtheheart.com to download a $1.00 off...

Psychologist and mother of 3, Dr. Becky Kennedy has a lot of knowledge on what makes children tick. Join Jamie and Jenna in learning an entire range of lessons about how to communicate and achieve goals with your children. Is praising okay? How do you get them to sit for dinner? What steps will help with their sleeping anxiety? All this and much, much more. Thank you to our sponsors! Childlife Essentials - Go to findtheheart.com to download a $1.00 off coupon for anywhere ChildLife Essentials...

Known for her lavish and grand event planning, Mindy Weiss doesn't miss a detail! They talk about her illustrious career and her experiences as a busy wife and mom. They also get some healthy perspective on the mommy guilt that can sometimes come with "missing memories" due to work.  Thanks to our sponsors! Childlife Essentials - Go to findtheheart.com to download a $1.00 off coupon for anywhere ChildLife Essentials products are sold. GEICO - Whether you rent or own, GEICO makes it EASY to...

International fertility specialist, Dr. Said Daneshmand, is here to talk about the in's and out's of working in the reproductive medical field and the moving bonds made when helping patients build their families. He also talks about his own experiences in parenthood and the bittersweetness in recognizing your kids as individuals as they enter adolescence. Thank you to sponsors! CHILDLIFE ESSENTIALS - For 10% off use the code MAMASAID on iherb.com. ZICAM - Available on Amazon. Search for Zicam...

Meena Harris is here today to talk about her new children's book, Ambitious Girl! They discuss the generational changes we're seeing, and still hope to see, around the notion of what it means to be an ambitious girl. Sometimes the most powerful messages come in the simplest of ways. Go to ambitiousgirlbook.com for and pre-order today! Thank you to our sponsors! OXICLEAN - For product information, stain solutions, and offers visit oxiclean.com  CHILDLIFE ESSENTIALS - For 10% off use the code...

Today Tammin and Roxy, hosts of Women on Top Podcast, are here for a saucy and candid coversation about the role of sex in marriage. How does insecurity and empowerment look from one mom's sex life to another? And what's the distinction between sharing sex lives and comparing sex lives? Thank you to our sponsors! OXICLEAN - For product information, stain solutions, and offers visit oxiclean.com.  CHILDLIFE ESSENTIALS - For 10% off use the code MAMASAID on iherb.com.  B8TA - Go to b8ta.com and...

From Wall Street to the podcast game, Jordan Harbinger is here to talk about breaking the stigma of the difficulties that parenting can bring for both moms and dads. They discuss the evolving role of the father and different ways parents can nourish their children by prioritizing self-care for themselves. Thank you to our sponsors! OXICLEAN - For product information, stain solutions, and offers visit oxiclean.com.   CHILDLIFE ESSENTIALS - For 10% off use the code MAMASAID on...

On this bonus episode, Amanda Rice tells us all about her non-profit organization Chick Mission, and how YOU can help! Chick Mission advocates for fertility preservation among cancer patients, which can often fall by the wayside due to lack of awareness and socioeconomic reasons. Learn more about the mission and donate today at thechickmission.org!

Drybar founder, Alli Webb, is with Jamie and Jenna today to have an important discussion on being open about our vulnerabilities and how those vulnerabilities can become our superpowers. Plus, in order to celebrate 100 episodes of Mama Said head over to our Instagram to see details on our celebratory giveaway! Thank you to our sponsors! OXICLEAN - For product information, stain solutions, and offers visit oxiclean.com.  CHILDLIFE ESSENTIALS - For 10% off use the code MAMASAID on...

Rachel Pally is here to talk about some of the things the pandemic has brought out of motherhood so far. In scary and unsure times, supportive mommy text chains are a lifeline! And while moms and children alike are absorbing Covid anxieties, Rachel reflects on the silver lining that is more time with the little ones. Special thanks to our sponsors! PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE - Get a quote online at progressive.com in as little as 5 minutes and see how much you could be saving.  OXICLEAN - Go to...

Sara Happ, lip treatment extraordinaire, is here to talk all about the balance between work/family life and the often gendered conversation around the subject. She talks about what going through a divorce with a young child is like and her experiences as a single mom. And importantly, Sara discusses the ways it isn't a mother's job to protect your child from pain, but to walk them through it. Be sure to check out sarahapp.com! Thank you to our sponsors! PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE - Get a quote...

Melissa Wood is here to talk about her health platform, Melissa Wood Health , and her different ways of approaching wellness. What are the right reasons for seeking a change in your life? What makes the difference between self care and soul care? And how should prioritizing yourself look like amidst your work and family life?  Thank you to our sponsors! PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE - Get a quote online at progressive.com in as little as 5 minutes and see how much you could be saving.  KIWI CO - Get...

Description: Latham Thomas is here to talk about her journey of being a doula and the communal safety net it brings to others. She also sheds light on the embedded racism in the health care system and why it's so crucial to raise awareness. Plus, what steps you can take to help combat it and advocate for those who aren't "the standard." Thank you to our sponsors! PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE - Get a quote online at progressive.com in as little as 5 minutes and see how much you could be saving.  KIWI...

We all know how tricky it can be to figure out what foods to safely introduce to your kids, and when. Luckily Dr. Katie Marks-Cogan of "Ready, Set, Food!" is here to break it all down. Be sure to check out readysetfood.com for more! Thank you to our sponsors! Cove - Go to withcove.com/mama for 50% of your FIRST MONTH of medication and FREE TWO DAY SHIPPING Gen 4 Theragun - Go to theragun.com/mama right now and get your Gen 4 Theragun TODAY. Betty Flippin Crocker - Bake your favorite Betty...

In this bonus episode, Chris and Colleen tell us all about their social emotional learning app, OK Play, which proves that a pandemic does not have to stop your child's crucial development. They also discuss breaking the stigma of screen time and how not all content is created equal. Go to okplay.co/mamasaid and enter your email for 3 months free of OK Play!