It's easy to get caught up in the routine of motherhood but how often do you take a step back and evaluate what's really going on? Why is your child really crying? Are you taking a moment for yourself to recalibrate? On this week's episode, I talk with Bree' Smith who is the founder of The Self Zone and all about mental health. We have a fun conversation about brain leaps, not yelling when your kid spills Cheerios, and more. Reference The Self Zone Website: https://theselfzone.com/ The Self...

Smart and dumb are usually terms tossed around while you're in school. If you make good grades, you're smart. If you make bad grades, you're dumb. But is that really the case though? On this week's episode, I talk about education and how it is not always about the letter grade. References: Jubilee Video: https://youtu.be/dPicox3QWC0 Why Gifted Kids are Actually Special Needs:...

It's always interesting hearing a father's perspective on parenting on my show so that is why it was such a treat to have my friend Patrick on the show. As a dad who is heavily involved in his children's lives, he describes fatherhood as "a dream job." Tune into this episode to hear us talk about challenges and rewards of...

I'm willing to bet that it's pretty natural for us to adhere to birth order theory which says that the order in which we are born affects our personality. But does it really though? On this solo episode, I put on my research hat and find out if birth order really does matter.  References Parents Magazine Article: https://www.parents.com/baby/development/social/birth-order-and-personality/ Scientific American Article:...

Did you know that once your child is born, there are 6,570 days until they turn 18? That may seem like a lot of time but remember that each day, that number gets lower and lower. Pretty soon you make it through year 1, then year 5, then 10 then boom! Your child turns 18. Time goes slow and fast at the same time. On this week's episode, I talk with Nellie Harden who is a family life and leadership coach all about how she helps families make each day count and how she helps families be, well,...

A lot of women start working out after pregnancy for the "snap back". To look snatched despite having a human come out of your body not too long ago is a major feat, right? Likewise, a lot of women can get discouraged because their body looks different after giving birth and working out isn't giving them the results that they want. But what if women, in postpartum, focus more on body function versus looking nice? On today's episode, I talk with Tonie Lough who helps moms work out for health...

You'll hear me say it time and time again: paid parental leave is essential. But even though paid leave is important, it is not the only aspect of support that should be looked at for parents post partum. On this week's episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Amy Beacom (founder and CEO of Center for Parental Leave Leadership) and Sue Campbell (Communications Director for the Center for Parental Leave Leadership) who have coauthored a book called The Parental Leave Playbook: 10...

Welcome back to another season of Weird Mom. It's the 6th season and final season of 2021. On this, the season premier, I talk about a video from one of my favorite YouTube channels: Jubilee. The video is part of one of their most popular series, Middle Ground, and it brings together strict parents and free range parents to see if if there is, indeed, some middle ground between the two. I also share my take on what was said and if you're curious about the video yourself, here is the link:...

On this season finale, I sit and unpack some feelings I have about being a working mom. Hear me talk about my views on working before and after having a child because, ya know, a child will just make you have a complete perspective shift.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weird Mom Website: https://weirdmompodcast.com/  Weird Mom Instagram:...

At the height of the pandemic, so many things were uncertain. Birthing a child was not an exception. In a time where life as we knew was rapidly changing, having given birth twice before to two sons, Helsa knew this go round was going to be quite different.  References in Episode: Helsa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbutterflycollective/ Helsa's Website:...

The first year of baby's life is so important for both mom and baby. But why is it that America is in such a rush for working mother's to get back to work after birthing a whole human being? On this week's episode I talk with Tequila R. all about this and more! References in Episode: Tequila's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmarie_g/ Tequila's Business Instagram Accounts:...

Parenting style: everyone's got one. From the teachings held in a book to your own family to everything in between, your parenting style is just that: yours. On this week's episode, I talk with KiYada Upshaw about her own parenting style and more! More About KiYada: KiYada Upshaw, Dallas-Fort Worth based Motherhood & Lifestyle brand. Mother of 2 boys under the age of 3 years old. High School English teacher by day and Mary Kay Beauty Consultant/Micro-Influencer by any other time of day....

Success and failure seem to be black and white. You either succeed tremendously or fail horribly. No one talks about the in between of learning to fail and getting back up to try again. On this week's episode, I talk to Julie Carrick Dalton about how working on her novel, Waiting for the Night Song, taught her the importance of keeping on the path of perseverance, even when rejection keeps hitting you in the face. Julie's Website: https://juliecarrickdalton.com/ Julie's  Instagram:...

Here's a myth: you can have a balanced mom life, especially if you have a partner. While a partner (or support from someone period) can make things easier, the truth is nothing is ever fully balanced in this mom life. On this week's episode, I got to talk with the hilarious Clare all about this and more.  Clare's Instagram:...

Everyone does life at their own pace and parenting is no exception to that rule. On this week's episode I talk to Dr. Siobhan Kennedy-Costantini all about how parenting is not a sprint; it's a marathon and most times it's best to stay in your own lane. References in the Episode: Dr. Kennedy-Costantini's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/science_minded/ Dr. Kennedy-Costantini's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dr_skc?lang=en Dr. Kennedy-Costantini's Facebook:...

There's a song by Faith Hill called "A Baby Changes Everything" and, newsflash, it does! But it's not necessarily a bad thing but it certainly can be a shock to the system, even for the most prepared of people. This week I talk to my friend Sharron about the many evolutions that happen in such a short amount of time when her child was born. References in the episode: Sharron's Instagram:...

Everyone always says a baby changes everything but, like, how? And why don't we ever feel completely like ourselves again once we have kids? That's because we are having to get to know the new us. On this week's episode, I talk with my friend Michaelene Johnson about transitions into motherhood and figuring out who this new person is that we are evolving into. References in the episode: Michaelene's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelenejohnsonn/ Michaelene's Realty Website:...

Season 5 of Weird Mom is here and this episode is just the warm up.  On this episode I talk about being stretched beyond measure this school year and I get a little sappy. Just a little.  References in the episode:  Casey Aonso's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKGMrHJRXyM_WmPKS-lvE2A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weird Mom Website:...

Did y'all miss Weird Adult? I know; it's been awhile. On this edition I talk to my big little brother Julius. While he may be fresh and new on the adult scene, he is wise beyond his years and it won't be hard to tell from listening to our conversation about him joining the Air Force and the importance of perseverance. I hope this episode inspires you to never give up. References in the episode:  Julius's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juluis_j/...

Can you believe this is the season 4 finale? And this one's a good one. On this episode, I talk with Amanda Gurman (host of "Honest As a Mother" podcast) about how even though motherhood certainly has its miserable moments, it does not have to be that way all the time. References: Amanda's Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134104 Amanda's Instagram:...

In a world where you must be prepared to be unprepared, you must always at least remember to take care of yourself. On this week's episode, I talk with Pamela Hawkes on the importance of prioritizing ourselves as mothers in this crazy journey of raising humans. References: Pamela's Website: https://www.pamelahawkes.com/ Pamela's Blog: http://theunapologeticallymeblog.com/ Pamela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticallymeblog/ Pamela's Facebook:...

I think the theme around these Weird Mom parts is that becoming a mom is just, well, weird. This week, I talk to the newest mom I've ever had on this show: my friend Betty. Even though she just had her son in March, she is already feeling all the feels from this chaotically beautiful transition into motherhood. If it's one thing she taught me in our conversation it's the importance of enjoying your own motherhood...

No one can prepare you for that moment you become a mother. But did you know there is an actual word to describe that time period? On this week's episode, I talk with Dr. Allie Davis about matrescence which is like adolescence but for moms. References Allie's Webiste: http://www.rewildmothering.com/ Allie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewildmothering/ Allie's Podcast:...

Seems like society paints this picture that moms have to be able to know it all and do everything. It's as if we have to be superwoman or something. But on this week's episode, I talk with my friend Dara about her secret to being able to do all that she does: asking for HELP! References in the episode: Dara's Instagram:...