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Motherhood is far from perfect, so why are we all so afraid to talk about it? I'm here to solve that! Welcome to She’s Momming Her Best- a podcast about honest motherhood. Think of it as an unfiltered look at the realities of being a mom today.

Shannon Mahaney


    • Aug 3, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 12m AVG DURATION
    • 31 EPISODES


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    Adventures in Potty Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 15:10


    Potty training a toddler can be a daunting task. It's by far the hardest thing I've had to do as a parent. (And am still actively in the process of.) There can be false starts, regressions, and just plain toddler stubbornness! You're not alone if you're currently struggling your way through this process and today's episode is all about the adventures in potty training! 

    Celebrating Little Victories in Motherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 11:33


    Motherhood is hard! Parenting is hard! It's easy to let all the tough moments bring on doubt that you aren't a good mother. In today's episode, I discuss how celebrating the little victories in motherhood can help during those particularly challenging days. 

    Mourning The End of Babyhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 11:20


    In today's episode, I talk about mourning the end of babyhood in our children. Every parent experiences it. The reality is our babies have to grow up. It's a part of life. I think this is especially harder on moms. 

    Motherhood Has Changed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 11:42


    Parenting and motherhood are constantly evolving. Every generation has its own parenting/motherhood trends of what pediatricians advise as safe. In today's episode, I break down the ways motherhood has changed.

    Finding Out My Son Had a Peanut Allergy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 16:31


    May is Allergy Awareness Month and it hits close to home for my household. Both my husband and son have allergies that require us to be extra careful. My son was diagnosed with a peanut allergy in March of 2021 after exposure to peanut butter that caused him to break out into hives. Today I share how we manage his allergy as well as a few ways I manage the anxiety I have over his allergy. 

    Dating Your Spouse After Having a Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 16:52


    Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you the first podcast episode with a guest! Today I am joined by my husband, Judd, to discuss dating your spouse after having a baby. Yes, you still have to ask your parents if you can go out at night and it's well worth investing in a good babysitter if you don't live near family. 

    Pressure to Have a Second Child

    Play Episode Play 17 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 13:41 Transcription Available


    After a brief hiatus, I am back for season 2 of She's Momming Her Best! We are really coming back into the swing of things with a topic so close to home it's living in my attic. I'm talking about the pressure to have a second child. You've had one child, so why not another? Let's pump the breaks a bit and discuss how troubling this question can be. This decision is so private and personal. 

    Making Holiday Traditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 11:22


    It's the holidays which means time for all the crazy that is the final weeks of the year! In today's episode, I share how it's my priority during the holidays to make holiday traditions to do with my son even during the crazy of the season. We also have a Mom Win and Fail of the Week - both of which are related to each other!

    She's Not Just a Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 13:31


    In today's episode, I discuss our identities outside of motherhood. The role of the mom is a major commitment. It takes a great amount of energy from you. It depletes you. But it also lifts you up and makes you love greater than you ever have.  But it's not all that you are.  You're not just a mom!

    The Halloween Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 13:08


    Happy Halloween! Today I share the hilarious story of my son's first pumpkin patch experience when he was a baby...a pandemic baby! I also share costumes my son wore in years past and all the fall activities we did this season. 

    Daycare Dilemmas & Advocating for Your Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 9:14


    On today's episode, I share a little daycare dilemma we went through with our son recently as well as the importance of advocating for your child. 

    Moving With a Toddler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 11:15


    Moving can be hard. Moving with a toddler…consider it a total CHALLENGE! Today I share what it was like to move with a rambunctious toddler. 

    MTO: Traveling Without Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 8:08


    Recently, I was able to take a solo trip without my husband or son. It was the perfect MTO (Mom Time Off) trip. I'm sure you're asking yourself, how did she do it? Today I share a few tips to surviving taking time away from your kids and how to enjoy it. 

    Gentle Parenting is Hard AF

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 10:04


    Gentle parenting is hard AF! Today I share what gentle parenting is and why it's so a challenge for me. 

    How to Have MTO During Life's Busy Seasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 8:24


    MTO: Mom Time OffAfter a brief hiatus, I am back with a new podcast episode. Life has been a touch busy lately so in this week's episode, I discuss how to have mom time off or MTO during life's busy seasons. 

    Motherhood Is Isolating + Finding Your Mom Tribe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 9:17


    Nothing prepares you for how isolating motherhood can be. There is no book or guide on how to navigate it. You can have the most supportive partner and family out there but it can still feel lonely. That's why it's important to form a mom tribe! Today, I discuss how to other moms and help form your own tribe. The Beatles said it best, I get by with a little help from (mom) my friends!

    Going Back to Work After Having a Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 14:20


    Returning to work after having a baby is one of the hardest decisions for any new mom. While the decision is hard to make, the transition back doesn't have to be. Today, I share a few tips to make the transition back to work seamless.

    All The Things I Said I'd Never Do As a Parent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 10:05


    We've all been there, pre-kid telling someone “I'd never do such a thing” yet eating our own words once we become a parent. Why judge when you've never experienced motherhood in the first place?! Today I share all of the things I said I'd never do as a parent that I proudly do today. No Shame!

    The Terrific Twos & Why They Are So Terrific

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 12:37


    The Terrible Twos. The name alone makes most parents dread the age. But why not rephrase the saying into The Terrific Twos? Today I dive into a few reasons why the twos are so terrific. This age may be challenging especially for parents. But reframing the way we approach it can help us better navigate the things that may arise with our children in a positive way. 

    My Most Used Baby & Toddler Essentials

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 15:26


    Today's episode dives into my most used baby and toddler essentials. Items are linked below:Halo Sleepsacks & SwaddlesHatch for Sleep Sound MachineGraco Pack n Play Care SuiteMunchkin Snack CatcherFlorida Kid Co. Crib SheetsAmazon Stroller FanPrimary Footie Pajamas

    I'm Triggered - All About Mom Triggers

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 10:45


    In our 10th episode of She's Momming Her Best, we discuss mom triggers. From what gets us triggered to how we handle them. We also hear from you guys on what your personal mom triggers are and share them in this episode. 

    To All The Dads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 13:28


    Happy Father's Day! On this special episode of She's Momming Her Best, I honor the dad's in my life. 

    My Son is Two + Things I've Learned in the Last Two Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 12:00


    Today is my son's second birthday! In honor of his birthday, I am sharing things I've learned in the last two years of my motherhood journey. 

    My Journey With Postpartum Depression & Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 10:41


    May is Mental Health Awareness month. In today's episode, I share my journey with postpartum depression and anxiety and what led up to me finally getting help for it. 

    Traveling With Toddler in Tow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 13:03


    Dare to travel with your toddler? While it's not without a few challenges, it can be done with a little preparation and a lot of flexibility. In today's episode, I share my recent trip and how it was traveling with my own toddler along with some tips on survival. 

    Mother's Day Episode - The Day I Became a Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 12:01


    Happy Mother's Day! In today's special episode, I share the day I became a mom with my son's birth story. 

    All Toddlers Are Picky Eaters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 10:53


    So your “typically eats everything child” is now a toddler and suddenly won't eat what they used to. What's up with that?! In today's episode, I talk about how every toddler is picky. I also reassure you that yes, it's okay that your toddler is picky. 

    Things I'd Tell Myself as a New Mom Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 14:12


    The daze/days of new motherhood can be overwhelming. What if you could go back in time and tell yourself as a new mom that it's going to be okay? In today's episode, I'll share a few things I'd tell myself as a new mom if I could go back. 

    WFH Survival With a Toddler

    Play Episode Play 24 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 13:38


    When the LO is sick and you are working from home, it can be overwhelming to navigate especially with an active toddler. In today's episode, I share tips on how to navigate the work from home day with a toddler that will keep you from losing your mind. 

    Pregnant in a Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 17:16


    In fall 2019, I found out I was pregnant. Flash forward to March of 2020 and suddenly I was 6 months pregnant in the middle of a raging pandemic. In today's episode, I'll dive into what it was like to be pregnant in the early days of the COVID pandemic. From canceled baby showers to masked prenatal appointments, it was anything but ordinary!Instagram: @shesmommingherbest

    Welcome to She's Momming Her Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 1:14


    Join Shannon Mahaney each week for conversations about honest motherhood. Each week, she dives into the good, the bad, and even the ugly parts of being a mom.  The first episode releases on April 11th with new episodes once a week every Monday. Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. 

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