Moms Actually

We are back for Season 2 and we are talking about the state of our friendships after having kids. Moms with kids of all ages will be able to relate to this because once you have kids your priority changes and the friendships that were so easy in your pre-kid era are no longer so easy. Join us as we talk about our personal experiences with our friendship and what we have learned about maintaining and losing friends through the years.Notes:Friendships not being reciprocated in our love languageMeeting friends in unconventional waysBeing open and honest with friends like we are in romantic relationshipsUnderstanding your different friendship groupsNot being invited out once you have kidsBe your authentic self in your friendshipsDon't take things personallyEpisodes are released every Thursday on YouTube and Podcast Platforms.Did You Like What You Heard? Please Review and Share! Want to Watch? Follow Us on Instagram Stay Connected Join our Facebook Community ...

On our season finale, Flaws and All, we discuss how our confidence and relationships were affected by our postpartum bodies with Singer and Television personality, Tamar Braxton of the legendary Braxton Family! Women are always being hit by something as it relates to our bodies, whether it is the Freshman 15, relationship weight or our bodies stretching and swagging after pregnancy and birth. In this world, it is nearly impossible to not be highly aware of the changes in our bodies and how they may not match up to what we see on social media or television. While we completely support plastic surgery, mommy makeovers, etc. we also realize that the changes we want to see have to start in our minds and hearts or we will never be satisfied. The self-love journey is not always an easy one and we are all still walking through it!  Have you had a hard time after birth falling in love (or like) with your body?Notes:Self love and affirmations Comparing ourselves to other women and society standards Plastic Surgery/Mommy MakeoversMotherhood and learning to be comfortableCommunity support and friendships Single motherhood and dating Understanding who you areDid You Like What You Heard? Please Review and Share!Want to Watch?Follow Us on InstagramStay Connected Join our Facebook Community

We are back with some special guests! Please welcome Tammy Franklin and Carrington Franklin-Nakwaasah, the wife and daughter of  Gospel-music legend, Kirk Franklin! Tammy and Carrington join us to discuss all things sex and intimacy after birth and even drop some gems about how to build a strong relationship with your children. Have you had a hard time keeping things spicy with your partner after becoming a mom? We are sharing some tips to help you get back in the mood. We know it can be so easy to lose the motivation, confidence and overall spark in your relationship when you are busy changing diapers, raising children, working, cooking, running a household, etc... and usually while on very little sleep. Notes:Body confidence after giving birth Spontaneity of sexGetting your sexy back Generational differences and what we can look forward to as empty nestersMother and daughter relationship goals What is “touched out”?Did You Like What You Heard? Please Review and Share!Want to Watch?Follow Us on InstagramStay Connected Join our Facebook Community

Most people have personal experiences with blended families; whether it's growing up in one, becoming a single parent that is navigating dating and marriage with a new partner, or being the new partner to someone with children from a previous relationship. There is a beauty in the dynamic of blended families and we hope our experiences can encourage women experiencing the phases of the blended life.  Blending a family doesn't have to be the nightmare that society makes it out to be!Notes:Navigating parenting amongst multiple children Taking feelings and emotions out of coparenting The importance of making the stepparent feel included and respectedEnsuring communication and collaboration to ensure consistency for the child(ren)The experience and impact of growing up in a blended familyDid You Like What You Heard? Please Review and Share!Want to Watch?Follow Us on InstagramStay Connected Join our Facebook Community

In this episode we tackle the ever-so-touchy and highly controversial topic of discipline. Discipline is a topic that many moms don't feel they can be candid about for fear of judgement, but there is NO mom shaming here. We discussed our current discipline methods, how they affect us and our children and how much our parents' discipline methods influenced how we interact with our children. We hope you all listen with an open mind and share your experiences as well.Notes:Discuss whether gentle parenting and permissive parenting are the sameThe impact vs. intent to the child The importance of being mindful and self aware before fully engaging in discipline Reflecting on our upbringing and how it affect the discipline methods for our childrenHealing our inner child to become a better parentDid You Like What You Heard? Please Review and Share!Want to Watch?Follow Us on InstagramStay Connected Join our Facebook Community

In this episode, we talk about balancing motherhood, careers and marriage with GRAMMY-Winning Gospel Artist, Erica Campbell. Erica breaks down the importance of prioritizing your marriage over your kids. This episode is full of gems from the veteran mom and wife, so be sure to grab your partner and watch together!Notes:Sacrificing  your marriage for motherhoodBalancing children and marriage Building the foundation of your marriage Leaving your legacy through marriage Prioritization of marriage over the kids Teaching your kids boundaries and how to respect your marriage Did You Like What You Heard? Please Review and Share!Want to Watch?Follow Us on InstagramStay Connected Join our Facebook Community

We're back for Episode 3 and we have a special guest, Bri Babineaux! Bri joins us to share her experiences as a first-time momNotes:Discussing the need for support from family and our "village"ALL of the things that no one told us about pregnancy, birth and your body after birthExperiencing a pregnancy at during the pandemicAdvocating for yourself in the midst of labor Adjusting to life after giving birth Did You Like What You Heard? Please Review and Share!Want to Watch?Follow Us on InstagramStay Connected Join our Facebook Community

In Episode 2, we talk about being "Mentally Unavailable" during our postpartum mental health journey.Notes:How to cope with Postpartum Mood Disorders (PPMD) while still being a fulltime momThe differences between Postpartum Depression (PPD) and Postpartum Anxiety (PPA)Recounting specific experiences with PPMD and how we overcame itSide effects of prescribed medicine and debunking the shame that comes with taking medicine. If you or someone you know is dealing with any symptoms of PPMD please know that you are not alone. Reach out to a friend, spouse/partner, internet bestie or your primary physician to discuss your options. Struggling mentally is nothing to be ashamed of and it is more common than we believe. We hope this episode is healing and brings you a sense of comfort. Did You Like What You Heard? Please Review and Share!Want to Watch?Follow Us on InstagramStay Connected Join our Facebook Community

Hey MA! Thanks for listening and giving a new mom podcast a chanceIn our first episode we talk about Identity after Motherhood.  We discuss: Resenting our partner and friends all while not asking for help or speaking upNot recognizing ourselves after becoming a parentNot putting our identity into the title of mom or wifePrioritizing ourselves without (much) mom guilt Don't call us superheroes!In our Hey MA! Segment we answer a complicated question for a mom that lost her identity in a relationship that ended suddenly and left nothing to her name.Did You Like What You Heard? Please Review and Share!Want to Watch?Follow Us on InstagramStay Connected Join our Facebook Community

Hosted by Blair Gyamfi, Sopha Rush and Morgan Taylor, Moms Actually is a talk show designed to create a safe space for moms and friends to have genuine, relatable and inspiring discussions. These topic-based conversations are aimed at debunking the “glossy” image of parenting on social media that drives our expectations of life - our looks, our success, our relationships and even how we parent. We aim to build a community for motherhood and sisterhood that supports those who have felt alone in their personal parenting journey.Season 1 features guests such as Tamar Braxton, Erica Campbell, Bri Babineaux, Tammy Franklin and Carrington Franklin-Nakwaasah sharing their experiences on first-time motherhood, body image, marriage and motherhood as well as intimacy after having children.Starting this month, we will be releasing episodes weekly on YouTube and Podcast platforms. #momsactuallyWant to Watch?: https://www.youtube.com/momsactuallyJoin Our List: http://www.momsactually.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/momsactuallyFacebook Community: https://bit.ly/3M7VEmn