Motherhood and Other Oddities

Alexxus and Laken come to you live (and drunk) and in quarantine… what could possibly go wrong?

Alexxus shares about how she almost kinda sorta maybe accidentally got kidnapped, Laken continues to hate her job, and the two discuss Harvey Weinstein, the #MeToo movement, Coronavirus, and other current events. TW: rape

Alexxus and Laken disagree as to how many times you should be able to throw hands with customers, Alexxus finally talks about some old workplace drama, and amends a mistake she made in a previous episode, Laken educates us all on the differences of veganism and vegetarianism, and why intuitive eating is the way toContinue reading "Ep. 13 – Let Me Eat My Leaves In Peace"

On this week’s episode of MOO, it’s Laken’s boobs’ turn for the spotlight! They mention Alexxus’ boobs too, again, because why the frick frack not. They also discuss the possibility of a Patreon, the ghost that lives in their shared apartment, and finally, they touch on their own spiritual journeys and what’s lead them toContinue reading "Ep. 12 – Look At The Sad Girl Cry!"

Alexxus and Laken are together once again to discuss the weirdness of their names, Alexxus’ recent mania and consequential trip to the psych hospital, Laken’s ongoing job-hunting woes, and why therapy is great, but growth is better. Also, we somehow talk about Alexxus’ boobs. Again.

Meet your friendly local neighborhood green witch, Alyssa Humann! In this episode, Alexxus and Alyssa discuss the intersections of spirituality and motherhood, Alyssa’s personal journey as a witch, and why it’s important to find your own power within. DISCOUNT CODE MENTIONED: MOO at http://www.pdxpestle.com. As always, leave us a 5-star review on iTunes, follow usContinue reading "Ep. 10 – On Green Witchery and Motherhood with Alyssa Humann"

TW: eating disorders. Happy New Year! On this episode, Alexxus and Laken discuss body image, diet culture, and their own struggles as women in a society obsessed with thinness and artificial beauty.

Alexxus and Laken are joined by their producer Caleb on this episode of MOO, examining the past year and looking forward to what’s ahead.

Alexxus and Laken are here once again to chat about bell bottoms, goat yoga, happy (and not so happy) work situations, and why it totally sucks ass living in a postmodern capitalistic society.

In this episode, Alexxus has a candid chat with author and longtime friend Bleah B. Patterson about her personal journey as a writer and woman, on writing as a healing tool, on borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder, and on purity culture and evangelical trauma. She also reads an excerpt from her book, “A MetaphorContinue reading "Ep. 06 – Interview with Bleah B. Patterson!"

Alexxus and Laken discuss all things men’s mental health… we love our guys! Come along with us as we dismantle the patriarchy, in a classic Paramore fashion.

On this episode of Motherhood and Other Oddities, Alexxus talks to long-time friend Bailey Bergmann Steger about millennial parenthood, caring for children in a respectful, trusting, and loving way, some childhood development, breaking free from fundamentalist fear, and all the things we believe about little humans. Bailey’s website: http://www.weareezer.com

CW: eating disorders, suicide, depression… also, Alexxus sings part of a hymn. Motherhood & Other Oddities is back… with a new cohost? Alexxus explains where the podcast (and she) has been, Laken goes on multiple productive rabbit trails, and the pair discusses their mental health and the things they’ve learned along the way.

This week, Alexxus talks with mother of 2 and Autism advocate Carissa Land about her perspective on life, her advocacy for the Autistic community, what it’s like coming out as queer later in life, and her deconstructing of harmful belief systems. Carissa’s Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/desmondsworld/?ref=shareEmbracing Autism Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/embracingautismgroup/?ref=share

Loralynn and Alexxus are starting a podcast! Holy sh*t! In this very first episode, we discuss the why and the who behind The Motherhood & Other Oddities Podcast, and talk way too much about the Enneagram.