The Motherly Podcast

In this episode, Liz sits down with Ali Krieger, a retired professional soccer player, two-time World Cup champion, advocate for pay equity and LGBTQ+ rights, and current ESPN analyst. Ali opens up about the challenges she faced during her public separation from fellow soccer player Ashlyn Harris, her father's passing, and her retirement from the sport — all in a year. She also shares her thoughts on the pressures of professional sports and discusses the importance of seeing female athletes finally receiving the recognition they deserve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Motherly Podcast, Liz chats with Kathryn Cross, founder of Anja Health, a company dedicated to helping families preserve umbilical cord and placenta stem cells. Kathryn's journey is deeply personal—she founded her company in memory of her brother Andrew, whose life was tragically impacted by the lack of available stem cells for his treatment. Kathryn explains how cord blood and placenta banking works, the future of stem cell preservation, and the importance of taking this proactive step for your child's health. She also shares insights on entrepreneurship and offers valuable advice for expecting parents considering cord blood banking for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Motherly Podcast, Liz welcomes guests Jessica Slice and Carolyn Cupp. Both are passionate moms, disability justice activists, and the authors of the inspiring new picture book, This is How We Play. Jessica and Carolyn share their personal journeys with disabilities, discussing the importance of representation in children's literature for their own children and others. They also talk about how their experiences with their bodies have shaped their unique approaches to parenting. The conversation also highlights the systemic challenges faced by disabled parents and critiques society's relentless obsession with productivity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Motherly Podcast, Liz sits down with actress Katee Sackhoff, known for her roles in Battlestar Galactica, Robot Chicken, and The Mandalorian. As a mother of two, Katee shares her heartfelt journey through cancer, surrogacy, and navigating her daughter's health challenges with neuroblastoma. Liz and Katee explore the lessons of motherhood, including the struggle of being an over-planner and the importance of savoring family moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, Liz chats with best friends Andie Mitchell and Sabrina Kohlberg, hosts of the Good Morning America and ABC podcast Pop Culture Moms. Together, they explore the evolving portrayal of motherhood in entertainment, share their insights from their podcasting journey, and talk about their own personal TV mom heroes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special re-release for election season, we revisit an inspiring conversation with lawyer, founder of the Phenomenal Women Action Campaign, and children's book author Meena Harris. As the daughter of Maya Harris and niece of Presidential nominee Kamala Harris, Meena shares invaluable insights from her upbringing in a family of resilient, empowered women. Discover the stories that shaped her and the inspiration behind her beloved children's book, Kamala and Maya's Big Idea, which highlights the remarkable journeys of her mother and aunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz chats with Jasmine Roth, the star of HGTV's popular show, Help! I Wrecked My House, where she helps homeowners fix their failed DIY projects. Jasmine shares how her expectations of motherhood were completely upended after the birth of her first daughter and reveals how her home-building experience surprisingly prepared her for the challenges of parenting. Plus, she offers valuable advice on budgeting and planning for your next home renovation project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join singer-songwriter Rachel Platten, known for her anthem “Fight Song,” as she sits down with Liz to discuss her transformative journey into motherhood and how it inspired her latest album, I Am Rachel Platten. Rachel shares candid insights about her struggles with postpartum depression and anxiety, the importance of stepping back from the spotlight for her mental health, and how she's learning to balance her career with the challenges and joys of motherhood. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, creativity, and reclaiming your voice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz speaks with Erin Berg and Raina Boston, the co-founders of Chamber of Mothers, a non-profit that works at the federal and local levels of government to lobby for parental benefits like affordable child care, paid paternity leave, maternal health, and overall well-being. In today's episode, Erin and Raina share how we as moms can wield our political power this election season to benefit ourselves and our families and our neighbors and their kids. To learn how to get involved, you can visit https://chamberofmothers.com/vote-like-a-mother/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, journalist, and podcaster, Jo Piazza, talks to Liz about her bestselling book The Sicilian Inheritance, why it is so important for her to tell women-centered stories, and what she's learned from motherhood about asking for help. She also touches on Trad Wives and what modern social media trends tell us about our culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Liz speaks with Taraji P. Henson, best known for her roles in Empire, Hidden Figures, The Color Purple, and so many other incredible TV shows. Taraji is also the founder of The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (named after her late father), a nonprofit organization that works to eradicate the mental health stigma in Black communities and the author of a new children's book, You Can Be a Good Friend No Matter What, that addresses the topic of bullying. Taraji opens up about her journey as a single mother navigating Hollywood, why she wrote her new book, and why she started her foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, comedian, writer, and podcast host Ophira Eisenberg, who you may know from hosting NPR's Ask Me Another, The Moth, and her comedy podcast called Parenting is a Joke shares her the story of her decision to have her eight-year-old son after she was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer and talks about the complex relationship that we as mothers often have with our creativity and how she finds space for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, Liz speaks with supermodel, designer, author, and entrepreneur Ashley Graham, about her new debut children's book, A Kid's Book About Beauty, why Ashley didn't feel beautiful as a kid, and how she instills confidence in her children. They also talk all about Ashley's journey to accepting her post pregnancy body, stretch marks, saggy belly, and all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz speaks with Caitlin Murray, who you may know from her hilarious Big Time Adulting social media accounts, podcast, and the catch-phrase “get yourself a little snack.” Caitlin tells us the story of how she started sharing on Instagram and talks about the challenges she faced as a mom caring for a son who had recently been diagnosed with Leukemia and a young toddler and baby on the way. She also explains why she's really excited about this next phase in motherhood, when she actually gets to enjoy spending time with her kids instead of just caring for them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Damour is a mom of two and a clinical psychologist and author who specializes in helping teenagers and their parents navigate the often tumultuous phase of life. Lisa co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, is the author of three New York Times bestsellers, including her newest book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents. In this conversation, Lisa talks about the phases of childhood and adolescence, how parenting our teens can actually trigger our own childhood memories, and also shares some exciting news about a movie she worked on – Inside Out 2 – which is in theaters June 14. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neha Ruch is a mom of two and the founder of Mother Untitled, a platform that provides resources for ambitious women who took a career pause to have children and who want to reenter the workforce. In this episode, Neha and Liz open up about their own personal ambitions, how having children invited them to downshift their careers, and reexamine their identities that were really part of our success in the corporate world. They also talk about how the unpaid labor of stay at home mothers is still labor and the societal shifts needed to support working moms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cleo Wade is the mom of two and New York Times bestselling author and poet whose work explores hope, resilience, and the power of love. She just published her newest book, May You Love and Be Loved, which is a heartfelt lyrical picture book that's really a love letter to the potential of the future and to her kids and her own kids. In this conversation, Cleo opens up about what inspired her book, the childhood experience that introduced her to poetry, and how motherhood has evolved her creativity as a writer and artist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of Earth Day, here's a special episode with Julia Rockwell, the author of Mothering Earth: A Busy Parents Guide to Saving the Planet. In this conversation with Liz, Julia explains why she chose to make eco-conscious life changes and offers practical tips on how busy parents can start living a more sustainable life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sharon Mazel is the mom of four, a grandmother, an author, journalist, parenting and pregnancy expert, and a coach — and her latest book, Bite Sized Parenting, provides easily digestible guidance to support parents through the intensity of that first year of your baby's life. In today's conversation, Sharon talks about the overwhelming amount of parenting information out there today and how parents can navigate all of that to make informed decisions that are the best choice for their family and their specific needs. She also talks about the pressures of social media and unrealistic expectations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jaclyn Lindsey is the founder of Kindness.org, a non-profit that takes an evidence-based approach to build programs, partnerships, and products that empower people to choose kindness. Jaclyn and Liz talk about some of the challenges modern parents face when teaching their children to choose kindness and some of the tools and programs Jaclyn's helped create for schools. Jaclyn also gives some helpful tips on how parents can help their children better understand and communicate their feelings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, Liz speaks with life doula Brandi Sellerz-Jackson, the author of the book, On Thriving: Harnessing Joy Through Life's Great Labors. Brandi shares lessons from her work as a doula and talks about the life changing journey of motherhood, the importance of self-care, and why it is so important to heal childhood trauma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz speaks with Anne Cutler, a cybersecurity expert and a mom of two about digital safety and the emergent things we all need to be thinking about when keeping our kids safe. Anne is the director of communications for Keeper Security and her company recently ran a survey of parents about their practices around how to keep their kids safe online – their results showed that most of us have a long way to go. In this conversation, Anne also shares practical online safety tips and talks about why parents need to have an open dialogue with kids about online safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time in history, women are binge drinking more than men. To find out why, Liz speaks with Annie Grace, author of The Alcohol Experiment and This Naked Mind, two bestselling books that provide tools to help people take an unbiased look at their relationship with alcohol and addiction. Annie explains how the alcohol industry has pivoted from targeting men to women, pitching alcohol as “mommy's little helper” to escape from the stress of motherhood. Annie and Liz also discuss their own personal relationships to alcohol and talk about how our society could better support moms when it comes to their relationship to drinking and their wellbeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mom of four, Amber Venz Box, is the founder and CEO of LTK, an app that has revolutionized the online shopping industry by connecting brands and creators and helping creators monetize their businesses. In this conversation, Amber shares her thoughts on the future of the influencer economy, how she navigates motherhood and her career, and offers great style tips for busy moms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Amanda Seyfried – who is best known for her work on Mean Girls, Mamma Mia!, Les Misérables, and her Emmy Award-winning turn in the Dropout – opens up about how she manages her mental health as the mother of two, why she left the city for a more simple, grounded life on a farm, and why she started her new sustainable playhouse company, Make It Cute, with her two childhood best friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abha Bhattarai is an economics reporter for the Washington Post, where she's been covering the economics of childcare. In this conversation, Abha and Liz talk about the current state of the childcare crisis in the United States, how the landscape of working motherhood has shifted since the pandemic, and what Abha sees as the future of mothers and work. Abha also shares how her background as the daughter of immigrants and her experiences as a working mother, have helped to shape how she sees and reports on the American economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Motherly Podcast – to kick off this season, Liz speaks with Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, popular podcast, and mother of two teenagers. Aliza has a new book, The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans and in today's conversation she covers some of the topics in the book – and dives deep into the culture of motherhood and martyrdom, why self-compassion is as important for your kids as for you, and when to rely on the science of parenting and when to trust your gut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, Serenity Carr, the Founder and CEO of Serenity Kids, discusses how her journey into motherhood was interwoven with the founding of her baby food company. Inspired by her own process of healing lifelong ailments through dietary changes, Serenity and her co-founder husband, Joe, focus on nutrient-dense ingredients and protein, sourced from regenerative agriculture. She also discusses the importance of honoring natural rhythms, both in terms of seasonal cycles and personal well-being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Liz talks to Ruth Veloria, a mother of four and Chief Strategy and Customer Officer at the University of Phoenix. They discuss the first annual Mothers Overcome More (MOM) report, which the University of Phoenix launched in partnership with Motherly. The report studies the very specific barriers that moms face in building their careers. Ruth also talks about her own journey as a working mother, as well as the invaluable skills people gain through motherhood – and how they can use those skills to grow their careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Liz talks to renowned sportscaster and television personality, Erin Andrews. Erin talks all about her fertility journey and juggling the demands of new motherhood with her busy career. She also tells Liz about her new sports fan gear and fashion line just for women – and now babies! – called WEAR and why she started it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Liz speaks with Allison Robinson, founder of The Mom Project, a digital talent platform designed to help moms reenter the workforce and also to connect them with flexible employment opportunities. In this conversation, they talk about Allison's personal journey with the complexities of working motherhood and her experience with burnout as a startup founder. She also speaks to everything her team is doing at The Mom Project to show employers the incredible business opportunities of working with and hiring mothers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Liz talks to Minna Dubin, about her new book, Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood. They discuss the unique psychological experience of mom rage, the guilt and shame that follows it, and Minna's personal journey to understanding her own rage. Finally, they dive into all the ways that modern society and unrealistic maternal expectations set mothers up for these cycles of anger and what we can do on an individual and social level to mitigate it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Liz speaks with Joanna Griffiths, mom of three, and President and Founder of Knix. After normalizing leak-proof underwear, Knix is now on a mission to shine a light on the “invisible” chapter of menopause, with their new video “The Invisible Period.” In this episode, Joanna talks about why it is so important to normalize conversations around perimenopause. She also gets candid about the barriers she had to break as a women founder pitching male investors with a product they didn't initially understand and the joys and struggles of motherhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Victoria Facelli, a lactation consultant and postpartum doula, discusses her inclusive approach to feeding and parenting, sharing her personal experience raising a child with a disability. The conversation delves into the fascinating biology of nursing, breast milk, and formula, offering valuable wisdom and resources for caregivers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, Liz talks with professional organizer Ria Safford about her new book The Organized Home for New Parents and her systems-based approach to organization. Once a self-proclaimed messy person, Ria knows how hard it can be to keep spaces organized – and she shares tons of practical and realistic tips for storing all of your things in a way that works for your family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, Liz talks with Jamie-Lynn Sigler, actress and star of “The Sopranos,” about her experience as a mother with multiple sclerosis and what she's learned over the two decades since her diagnosis. She also shares her approach to having honest conversations with her kids and the importance of leaning on community as a mom. Jamie-Lynn's “Reframing MS” guide to help others navigate their MS journey can be viewed here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, Liz engages in a discussion with legal scholar and criminal justice expert, Professor Katheryn Russell-Brown, about her children's book, 'Justice Rising: 12 Amazing Black Women in the Civil Rights Movement.' Katheryn shares her motivations for venturing into children's literature and talks about the remarkable women and young girls highlighted in her book. She also underscores the significance of introducing elementary school students to topics such as race and criminal justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Liz speaks with Dr. Somi Javaid, OB/GYN, sexual medicine expert, and founder of HerMD. Liz and Somi dive deep into women's health, menopause and perimenopause. They discuss why these crucial conversations have taken time to normalize in both medicine and culture, as well as how Dr. Javaid is empowering women to take control of their well-being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Liz delves into the fascinating world of matrescence with the renowned expert, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz. Amy, a bestselling author, host of the Happy Mama Movement podcast, and founder of the Mama Rising Coaching Certification, shares her personal journey through motherhood's transformative phases. Discover how the birth of her first child reshaped her mindset and career trajectory, leading her to become a guiding light for new mothers seeking to navigate the intricate landscapes of postpartum experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Liz speaks to Peloton instructor, keynote speaker, DJ, and life coach, Jess King. Jess welcomed her son last year – and her partner Sophia, just gave birth to their beautiful daughter a few weeks ago. Liz caught up with Jess right before her daughter's birth to talk about her home birth experience, how she's learned to accept her postpartum body, and what it has been like to witness her partner's pregnancy so soon after her own. She also offers healthy advice on how to get moving postpartum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz talks to award-winning journalist and author, Jennifer Wallace, about her new book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—and What We Can Do About It, which takes a look at the toxic achievement culture that is overtaking parents and children's lives. Instead of blaming parents, Jennifer takes a look at the outside social and economic pressures that have brought us here and what we can do as parents to push back.Learn even more about Jennifer and the book here: https://www.mother.ly/parenting/healthy-achiever-never-enough-book/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Liz speaks with Dr. Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, a specialist in Allergy and Immunology with board certifications in both pediatrics and allergy immunology. Dr. Hernandez-Trujillo talks all about food allergy action plans and how parents of kids with severe allergies can plan for the school year ahead. She also shares her own motherhood story, raising three girls – two who have severe allergies. A note that Dr. Hernandez Trujillo is a paid advisor of Kaléo and all views are her own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samantha Mathews, mom of two, has always lived an unconventional life full of adventure – from her six months traveling in an RV with her husband and two kids to her more recent decision to become a gestational surrogate. In this conversation, Liz talks to Samantha about why she decided to become a surrogate, some of the biggest challenges she faced carrying someone else's child, and why she's already in the process of doing it all over again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexis Jones is an internationally recognized speaker, founder of the non-profits I Am That Girl, and ProtectHer, a media personality, author, and the recipient of The Jefferson Award, the “Oscar of Activism.” In addition to her long list of achievements, you may also recognize Alexis from her time on the TV show “Survivor.” Now, Alexis has a new memoir, Joy Hunter and in this conversation with Liz, Alexis talks about the new book and shares what she learned from her fertility challenges and her experiences as a new mother. She also talks about the cultural expectations that are placed on women and why finally giving herself permission to slow down has been her greatest accomplishment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blessing Adesiyan is a mom of four and spent 20 years working as a chemical engineer in the corporate world, always feeling like an outsider as a Black woman, immigrant, and mother. That's what inspired her to start the Mother Honestly platform, a place for working mothers to talk openly about their experiences, and it has since evolved into MH WorkLife, which builds care infrastructure and products for today's workforce to help all employees lead better lives. In this episode, Liz talks all about what led Blessing to start Mother Honestly and how she's working to create a more inclusive workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jules Blaine Davis – a self-described “kitchen healer” – is a speaker, poet, cook, mother, and expert on women's healing. Her work, which is described in her book The Kitchen Healer, looks at our relationships with our kitchen and how we can transform them into places of healing and nourishment. In this conversation, Jules talks to Liz about the stories about motherhood we've inherited from our ancestors and what it means to truly nourish new mothers, who often neglect themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Liz sits down with Marie Kondo and her translator to talk about her celebrated Kon-Mari Method, which focuses on organizing your space as a means of facilitating the lifestyle you want to live – and categorizing items by whether or not they spark joy. Marie tells Liz how her expectations about tidiness have changed since having three kids and why she thinks it is important for mothers to be less hard on themselves and to just savor the time they have with their children. She also offers some simple tips for moms looking to engage their children in tidying up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Liz talks to Ashley Mills, the co-founder and CEO of Obé Fitness, which she started with the goal of making movement more accessible and bringing a boutique fitness experience into people's homes. She talks about how her own health challenges have shaped her philosophy around health and fitness and shares some practical tips for exercise during pregnancy. She also talks about her experience starting a business while raising a family and how she cultivates resilience in her life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Libby Ward is the creator of the wildly popular TikTok, Instagram, and blog Diary of an Honest Mom. In this conversation, Liz talks with Libby about her experience of new motherhood, why her discovery of all the social expectations placed on moms prompted her to get online and talk about it, and what it would look like to live in a world where mother's needs are met from the needed policy changes to our partnerships at home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Liz speaks with marriage and family therapist Vienna Pharaon. Vienna has her own practice called Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy and regularly shares relationship insights and advice on her popular Instagram account. Now, she has a new book called The Origins of You — all about how our families of origins shape how we show up in adult relationships, and how we can recognize and heal our own origin wounds. She also talks about how motherhood has helped to reshape her perspective on her work and how she advises couples to nurture their relationships.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Liz talks with relationship therapist and author Nedra Glover Tawwab about her newest book, Drama Free, which focuses on navigating family relationships. In this conversation, Nedra talks about her background, what led her to become a therapist, and the importance of boundaries of all kinds, especially for mothers. She also shares practically applicable tips for listeners who may be navigating difficult family relationships of their own.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.