Episodes
Sharon Mazel is the mom of four, a grandmother, an author, journalist, parenting and pregnancy expert, and a coach — and her latest book, Bite Sized Parenting, provides easily digestible guidance to support parents through the intensity of that first year of your baby’s life. In today's conversation, Sharon talks about the overwhelming amount of parenting information out there today and how parents can navigate all of that to make informed decisions that are the best choice for their family...
Published 03/28/24
Jaclyn Lindsey is the founder of Kindness.org, a non-profit that takes an evidence-based approach to build programs, partnerships, and products that empower people to choose kindness. Jaclyn and Liz talk about some of the challenges modern parents face when teaching their children to choose kindness and some of the tools and programs Jaclyn’s helped create for schools. Jaclyn also gives some helpful tips on how parents can help their children better understand and communicate their feelings. ...
Published 03/21/24
Published 03/21/24
In this conversation, Liz speaks with life doula Brandi Sellerz-Jackson, the author of the book, On Thriving: Harnessing Joy Through Life’s Great Labors. Brandi shares lessons from her work as a doula and talks about the life changing journey of motherhood, the importance of self-care, and why it is so important to heal childhood trauma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 03/14/24
Liz speaks with Anne Cutler, a cybersecurity expert and a mom of two about digital safety and the emergent things we all need to be thinking about when keeping our kids safe. Anne is the director of communications for Keeper Security and her company recently ran a survey of parents about their practices around how to keep their kids safe online – their results showed that most of us have a long way to go. In this conversation, Anne also shares practical online safety tips and talks about why...
Published 03/07/24
For the first time in history, women are binge drinking more than men. To find out why, Liz speaks with Annie Grace, author of The Alcohol Experiment and This Naked Mind, two bestselling books that provide tools to help people take an unbiased look at their relationship with alcohol and addiction. Annie explains how the alcohol industry has pivoted from targeting men to women, pitching alcohol as “mommy’s little helper” to escape from the stress of motherhood. Annie and Liz also discuss their...
Published 02/29/24
Mom of four, Amber Venz Box, is the Co-Founder and President of LTK, an app that has revolutionized the online shopping industry by connecting brands and creators and helping creators monetize their businesses. In this conversation, Amber shares her thoughts on the future of the influencer economy, how she navigates motherhood and her career, and offers great style tips for busy moms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 02/22/24
In this episode, Amanda Seyfried – who is best known for her work on Mean Girls, Mamma Mia!, Les Misérables, and her Emmy Award-winning turn in the Dropout – opens up about how she manages her mental health as the mother of two, why she left the city for a more simple, grounded life on a farm, and why she started her new sustainable playhouse company, Make It Cute, with her two childhood best friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 02/15/24
Abha Bhattarai is an economics reporter for the Washington Post, where she's been covering the economics of childcare. In this conversation, Abha and Liz talk about the current state of the childcare crisis in the United States, how the landscape of working motherhood has shifted since the pandemic, and what Abha sees as the future of mothers and work. Abha also shares how her background as the daughter of immigrants and her experiences as a working mother, have helped to shape how she sees...
Published 02/08/24
Welcome back to the Motherly Podcast – to kick off this season, Liz speaks with Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, popular podcast, and mother of two teenagers. Aliza has a new book, The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans and in today’s conversation she covers some of the topics in the book – and dives deep into the culture of motherhood and martyrdom, why self-compassion is as important for your kids as for you, and when to rely on the...
Published 02/01/24
In this interview, Serenity Carr, the Founder and CEO of Serenity Kids, discusses how her journey into motherhood was interwoven with the founding of her baby food company. Inspired by her own process of healing lifelong ailments through dietary changes, Serenity and her co-founder husband, Joe, focus on nutrient-dense ingredients and protein, sourced from regenerative agriculture. She also discusses the importance of honoring natural rhythms, both in terms of seasonal cycles and personal...
Published 12/14/23
In this episode, Liz talks to Ruth Veloria, a mother of four and Chief Strategy and Customer Officer at the University of Phoenix. They discuss the first annual Mothers Overcome More (MOM) report, which the University of Phoenix launched in partnership with Motherly. The report studies the very specific barriers that moms face in building their careers. Ruth also talks about her own journey as a working mother, as well as the invaluable skills people gain through motherhood – and how they can...
Published 12/07/23
 In this episode, Liz talks to renowned sportscaster and television personality, Erin Andrews. Erin talks all about her fertility journey and juggling the demands of new motherhood with her busy career. She also tells Liz about her new sports fan gear and fashion line just for women – and now babies! – called WEAR and why she started it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 11/30/23
In this episode, Liz speaks with Allison Robinson, founder of The Mom Project, a digital talent platform designed to help moms reenter the workforce and also to connect them with flexible employment opportunities. In this conversation, they talk about Allison's personal journey with the complexities of working motherhood and her experience with burnout as a startup founder. She also speaks to everything her team is doing at The Mom Project to show employers the incredible business...
Published 11/23/23
In this episode, Liz talks to Minna Dubin, about her new book, Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood. They discuss the unique psychological experience of mom rage, the guilt and shame that follows it, and Minna's personal journey to understanding her own rage. Finally, they dive into all the ways that modern society and unrealistic maternal expectations set mothers up for these cycles of anger and what we can do on an individual and social level to mitigate it. Hosted on Acast....
Published 11/16/23
In this episode, Liz speaks with Joanna Griffiths, mom of three, and President and Founder of Knix. After normalizing leak-proof underwear, Knix is now on a mission to shine a light on the “invisible” chapter of menopause, with their new video “The Invisible Period.” In this episode, Joanna talks about why it is so important to normalize conversations around perimenopause. She also gets candid about the barriers she had to break as a women founder pitching male investors with a product they...
Published 11/09/23
In this episode, Victoria Facelli, a lactation consultant and postpartum doula, discusses her inclusive approach to feeding and parenting, sharing her personal experience raising a child with a disability. The conversation delves into the fascinating biology of nursing, breast milk, and formula, offering valuable wisdom and resources for caregivers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 11/02/23
In this conversation, Liz talks with professional organizer Ria Safford about her new book The Organized Home for New Parents and her systems-based approach to organization. Once a self-proclaimed messy person, Ria knows how hard it can be to keep spaces organized – and she shares tons of practical and realistic tips for storing all of your things in a way that works for your family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 10/26/23
In this conversation, Liz talks with Jamie-Lynn Sigler, actress and star of “The Sopranos,” about her experience as a mother with multiple sclerosis and what she’s learned over the two decades since her diagnosis. She also shares her approach to having honest conversations with her kids and the importance of leaning on community as a mom. Jamie-Lynn’s “Reframing MS” guide to help others navigate their MS journey can be viewed here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 10/19/23
In this conversation, Liz engages in a discussion with legal scholar and criminal justice expert, Professor Katheryn Russell-Brown, about her children's book, 'Justice Rising: 12 Amazing Black Women in the Civil Rights Movement.' Katheryn shares her motivations for venturing into children's literature and talks about the remarkable women and young girls highlighted in her book. She also underscores the significance of introducing elementary school students to topics such as race and criminal...
Published 09/07/23
In this episode, Liz speaks with Dr. Somi Javaid, OB/GYN, sexual medicine expert, and founder of HerMD. Liz and Somi dive deep into women’s health, menopause and perimenopause. They discuss why these crucial conversations have taken time to normalize in both medicine and culture, as well as how Dr. Javaid is empowering women to take control of their well-being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 08/31/23
In this episode, Liz delves into the fascinating world of matrescence with the renowned expert, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz. Amy, a bestselling author, host of the Happy Mama Movement podcast, and founder of the Mama Rising Coaching Certification, shares her personal journey through motherhood's transformative phases. Discover how the birth of her first child reshaped her mindset and career trajectory, leading her to become a guiding light for new mothers seeking to navigate the intricate landscapes of...
Published 08/24/23
In this episode, Liz speaks to Peloton instructor, keynote speaker, DJ, and life coach, Jess King. Jess welcomed her son last year – and her partner Sophia, just gave birth to their beautiful daughter a few weeks ago. Liz caught up with Jess right before her daughter’s birth to talk about her home birth experience, how she’s learned to accept her postpartum body, and what it has been like to witness her partner’s pregnancy so soon after her own. She also offers healthy advice on how to get...
Published 08/17/23
Liz talks to award-winning journalist and author, Jennifer Wallace, about her new book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—and What We Can Do About It, which takes a look at the toxic achievement culture that is overtaking parents and children's lives. Instead of blaming parents, Jennifer takes a look at the outside social and economic pressures that have brought us here and what we can do as parents to push back. Learn even more about Jennifer and the book here:...
Published 08/10/23
In this episode, Liz speaks with Dr. Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, a specialist in Allergy and Immunology with board certifications in both pediatrics and allergy immunology. Dr. Hernandez-Trujillo talks all about food allergy action plans and how parents of kids with severe allergies can plan for the school year ahead. She also shares her own motherhood story, raising three girls – two who have severe allergies. A note that Dr. Hernandez Trujillo is a paid advisor of Kaléo and all views are her...
Published 08/03/23