Momplicated

In our season finale, Dana kicks off the show with harrowing tales of negotiating with a 3 year old who insists he can drive!Then she digs into the Momplicated Mailbag to share all the awesome ways you are doing less to reclaim the best parts of motherhood.We will be back in the fall with Season 2 of Momplicated!In the meantime, follow Dana on Instagram @dana.p.phillips for the summer snaps and stories you wont want to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you feel like everything is crashing around you, Dana's got just the thing you need. This short, but powerful episode is about overcoming negativity bias, trusting yourself, and the inherent knowing that things will eventually be ok.This one made Producer Andi tear up because it is just so dang perfect.And if you are conflicted about whether matcha actually tastes good, Dana's covered that too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dana kicks off the show with a story about her daughter's missing tooth that was lost not once, but twice!Then she's sharing her favorite parenting article of all time.It explains why our kids aren't the most grateful creatures, and how doing a little bit less can change their perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Dana is talking school lunches, allergies, Girl Dinner and why beige food rules the world!If you've traded bento boxes for chips and fruit rollups, you've come to the right place! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Dana is channelling her inner Ted Lasso and offering up some unconventional thoughts on love and marriage, which include:Why you probably feel like most advice doesn't work for your relationshipWhy you may want to trade anger for curiosityHow to divide up domestic work fair and square (these Fair Play cards are a great way to do it!)The 24/48 RuleDana has also included some bonus stories about her 10 year wedding anniversary, and her adventures in medical billing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh off her first girls weekend in years, Dana is feeling refreshed, and she's basking in the glow of uninterrupted conversations, late-night hot tub soaks, and dinners with friends!She's also thinking about:The magic of knowing you're done having babies, as your youngest child ages out of babyhoodWhy mindfulness and "savoring the moment" comes easier once you're past certain stages of motherhoodHow she decided to have three children, after originally thinking she'd have fourWhy the 4 year age gap is a solid parenting hack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Dana is waxing nostalgic, reading you some of the funniest childhood memories shared on TikTok last week.And then later, Dana talks about diet and anti-aging content on Instagram, and she wonders if our generation is replacing the 90s Almond Mom with something worse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Dana is tearing back the curtain on Boss Babe Motherhood!Writer and organizer Raena Boston joins the pod to talk about:Why "having it all" is the ultimate scamHow you can officially unsubscribe from mom guiltHow to find satisfaction in motherhood without buying into "motherhood, the brand"The institutions that profit off of you striving to be the perfect wife and motherWhy the US doesnt have paid family leave and universal child care yet -- and what you can do to change thatWhy it benefits all women to redefine stay-at-home moms as working momsFollow Raena on Instagram @theworkingmomtras AND join her movement of moms @chamberofmothersFollow Dana on Instagram @dana.p.phillipsRate and review the show on your favorite podcast app! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dana's answering more of your questions this week! They include:Why it's ok to let motherhood change youWhat to do about friendships that change when you and your bestie both have kids?When is it the right time to stop breastfeeding?How to manage extracurricular activities when you have a "yes kid" in your lifeWhen is it time to worry about a lukewarm sex lifeYou can follow Dana on Instagram at dana.p.phillipsRate and review the show on your favorite podcast app! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dana is joined by journalist and author Jo Piazza to talk about the multi-billion dollar industry of Mom Influencers on social media. They discuss:Why motherhood content has become so triggering on InstagramWhat your favorite Mom Influencer isn't telling you about her lifeThe rise of "trad wives" on social mediaWhy Instagram is full of "Stephanies" - and why you shouldn't buy her sleep training course!How you can enjoy mom content on social media without losing your mindPre-order Jo's novel The Sicilian Inheritance here!Follow Dana on Instagram @dana.p.phillips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dana kicks off the pod with a recap of the week, which includes:Parenting solo while Max is on a work tripQuoting Mrs. DoubtfireBirthday cake hangoversThat "Picture an Apple" memeThen, Dana's buddy Lauren is back on the pod to discuss all-things-ADHD. They chat about:Getting diagnosed with ADHD in adulthoodRaising kids with ADHDHow ADHD makes parenting tasks more difficultWhat has helped - including meds!Follow Dana on Instagram @dana.p.phillipsRate and review Momplicated on your favorite podcast app! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we head into Valentines Day, Dana is tackling the sexy topic of Domestic Labor!Therapist Erin Spahr (@FeministMomTherapist on Instagram) joins the show to talk about why household tasks often fall on women, and how men and women can share the domestic work more equally.Dana and Erin also talk about:How “girl boss feminism” was sold to mothers, but didn't deliver.Why the popular concept of "self care” is often just a proxy for meeting our basic needsThe rise of Instagram therapists, and how to use it to your benefit without getting swept into the algorithm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dana gets into the highs and lows of the past week, which include a sick kid, a double-birthday, and a cheeky toddler who destroyed some prime upholstery!Then we open the Momplicated Mailbag!You sent in your questions, and Dana has answers!17:02 - How do I deal with my childless friends who make rude comments about kids?27:16 - How should I respond to mom shaming about formula feeding, daycare and sleep training?32:50 - What was your career evolution, and how did you work at home without childcare?38:06 - What do you say to the "just you wait" people, and are you worried about the teen years?41:13 - Should I contact a man on Facebook who might be my biological father?46:18 - What is your biggest insecurity as a mom?48:46 - Do I have ADHD or am I just a stressed-out working mom?54:04 - How did you know you were done having kids after baby 3?Advice on today's show is presented solely for entertainment purposes. It is not intended as legal, psychological or any professional advice.Follow Dana on Instagram @dana.p.phillipsYou can follow, rate and review the show here on your favorite podcast app! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dana is joined by the hilarious Caitlin Murray, who is best known for her wickedly funny Instagram account Big Time Adulting!Dana and Caitlin discuss:Vacationing with childrenSick days and snow daysThose jerks who say "just you wait..."Why it's ok to NOT love the baby stageDana's Roman EmpireCailtin's Arch Nemesis: the front loading washing machineFollow Dana on Instagram @dana.p.phillipsRate and review Momplicated on your favorite podcast app! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our very first episode, Dana welcomes 2024 by asking the big questions:Are resolutions a load of crap?Is January really the best time to tackle your goals?With the pandemic firmly in the rear view mirror, can we find our humor and have more fun this year?Dana is also joined by her pal Lauren to talk about the ins and outs of motherhood, which include:the dreaded hour before dinner timewhy being late > rushingthe perils of midnight constipationAmazon fashionthe return of the side partFollow Dana on Instagram @dana.p.phillipsDon't forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcast app! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it just me or is modern-day motherhood starting to feel a bit..extra? Extra stylized, extra negative, extra “enjoy every second”, extra EVERYTHING. The constant advice, the ever-growing number of experts, the overabundance of staged content and neutral-hued children's clothing that flood our social media- it seems near impossible to measure up. As a seasoned mom of three, I'm still made to feel as though I care both too much and not enough when it comes to all things parenting, and I'm OVER IT. So join me as I plug my ears and say LALALA to the noise that's sucked far too much joy out of motherhood. I won't pretend to have the answers (because I definitely don't) but I will hopefully help you find a little humor and community along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.