The Really Real Mama Podcast

Amber sits down with Jessi Duley after a year hiatus from their last podcast.  Amber and Jessi recount their epic trip to NYC for Jessi's 40th bday, including star sightings and Santacon.  They also talk about optimism and having the courage to change in 2022.  Don't sit around and wait.  Now is now.  Become a supporter of the RRM Podcast! Donate here: https://glow.fm/thereallyrealmamapodcast.   Follow Jessi Duley @mrsduley  Follow Amber @reallyrealmama 

In this episode of the RRM podcast, Amber recounts her experience going back to church, for the first time in a really, really long time.  A proud ex-Mormon, Amber talks about growing up Mormon and why going to church now is pretty tough.  She thinks it's called...trauma?   Follow Amber on Instagram @reallyrealmama and check out her blog posts and merchandise on www.reallyrealmama.com Our Incredible Sponsors!  Prolon is a 5 day fasting mimicking dietary program that provides nourishment while supporting rejuvenating changes, including supporting metabolic health.   Go to www.prolonfast.com and enter code RRM15 for 15% off your order! Medterra is a fully compliant CBD company that provides customers with true seed to sale purchases.  They have so many types of CBD products to benefit many areas of your life.  Medterra has CBD for recovery, relaxation, sleep, focus and even CBD for your pet.   Go to www.medterracbd.com. and use code RRM20 for 20% off your order!

She's back! Amber's back after taking the summer off.  In this episode, Amber talks back to school after her kids have been out of school for 531 days since the pandemic began.  She also makes a case for the vaccine for people who are on the fence.  Instagram @reallyrealmama Web: reallyrealmama.com  Prolon Fasting Mimicking Diet use promo code RRM15 for 15% off plus free shipping! prolonfmd.com    

Amber sits down with Tra'Renee Chambers: Mother of 3, Radio DJ, actress, former social worker and the first black female lifestyle television host in Portland, later earning her an Emmy!  Tra'Renee has started a new passion project called "Situations and Conversations," a television show and podcast on KATU.  She talks about real situations with real people, engaging in genuine, authentic conversations to enlighten, empower, educate, elevate and entertain (Tra's 5 E's!).    In true form, Amber and Tra'Renee dive some real talk, including what it means to be a black mother and how white mothers can be better and do better.  Catch Situations and Conversations on KATU Channel 2, Sundays at 4:30 pm! Find Tra'Renee Chambers here:  www.trarenee.com // @therealtrarenee  Follow Amber on IG: @reallyrealmama  

Amber recounts her brush with death after almost being struck by a rattlesnake while vacationing in San Diego.   On a more serious note, Amber also talks about an experience at the San Diego Zoo that made her cry, and she never cries.   And finally, stop being gross on airplanes.  Follow Amber on IG @reallyrealmama // Don't forget to subscribe rate and review! 

Amber sits down with the ladies of Sunday House Design, Amy Carnahan and Noelle Harvey to talk about going into business together while maintaining a friendship, design tips (of course) and Noelle shares a very personal story about her struggles with infertility.   Sunday House Design @sundayhouseco // www.sundayhouse.co  Follow Amber on the Gram: @reallyrealmama   

Amber covers a lot of ground in this episode, from an american cheese crime story, carnival cruises, living that pilgrim life and having a breast reduction and lift - all in the first few months of 2021.   Follow Amber on IG: @reallyrealmama  Email: reallyrealmama@gmail.com  Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! 

It's finally 2021, and the worst year of all time is over...but don't get it twisted things still suck...for now.  Maybe 2021 will throw us a life preserver? Amber talks about moms getting through the holidays (congratulations moms on making another year of holiday magic at your expense), taking her oldest to college (sob), dry January (sob), and parenting your children to be independent, functional members of society.     Follow Amber on IG: @reallyrealmama  And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! Special thanks to our sponsor: Sit Still Kids! For franchising opportunities go to: www.sitstillkids.com 

In this episode, Jessi Duley, owner of BurnCycle digs deep for the 2020 wins, like getting to know her children and spending more time outside.  But, 2020 has dealt some very difficult losses and challenges like having to close her Seattle BurnCycle studios and her mom's battle with cancer.  As always, Jessi keeps it real and can laugh her way through it all.  Also, murder hornets.      Follow Jessi Duley here: @mrsduley @burncyclepdx     

Amber gets down and dirty with #1 Ranked Realtor in Oregon by Forbes Magazine, Leanne Ishibashi.  They talk COVID and the real estate market, what to do with the loan deferral programs, investment properties and being a baller lady mom in the real estate game.  You can find Leanne:  https://leanneishibashi.com/. And on Instagram @leanneishibashirealestate 

If there's a mic around, Virginia wants to be on it.  Amber decided to start some podcast short series with her most extra child, Virginia.  In this episode, Virginia gives us a riddle AND a math problem.  And, she speaks a little French.  These episodes are kid friendly moms! 

In this episode, Amber gets real about Growing Up Mormon and answers your burning questions like "Why do Mormons get their own planets when they die?" and "What's up with the magical underwear?" Amber also gives you all a brief history lesson on Joseph Smith and all of his revelations that came to him in a forest while he was out foraging and picking berries.  

Amber and her bestie Amy go on a sister wife getaway.  Amy wants to channel some Blair Witch nonsense and Amber want's nothing to do with it.  Tune in to listen to what happens with a self inflating blown tire and if they wind up being on Dateline Murder Mystery.    

Stupidly, Amber goes to IKEA during a pandemic and stands in a Splash Mountain-like line to get in.  And if she wasn't more of a glutton for punishment, she heads to Costco and is rudely greeted by a guy on a mic. 

Corona and fires and windstorms oh my! In this episode Amber gives us all an update on her life, virtual school, the Oregon wildfires, where to find very aggressive 2nd amendment signage and whether this might be the end of the world.   

Happy Monday we're still in a pandemic. And, it's anniversary season, so that's nice.  Amber flies solo in this podcast and details how she and her husband met.  It's very cliche and serendipitous - barf.    

Kricken Yaker is the co-founder and owner of Vanillawood, an interior design firm (www.vanillawood.com).  She is also a gorgeous mother of three boys.  Amber and Kricken talk business, design, mothering, social media, teenagers and Kricken's experience with miscarriage.  Oh and Kricken and her husband James are like Chip and Joanna Gaines some serious hip flair, cruising through the alleys of Italy on a motorcycle, if that gives you a visual of this unbelievably gorgeous couple.  

In this episode of the RRM podcast, Amber sits down with the first black child psychiatrist in Oregon, Kali Hobson, MD (amazing but WHUT).  Amber and Dr. Hobson discuss talking to your kids about racism, disparities in the health care system, and kids and mental health related to social media and coronavirus.  It's a jam packed episode with incredible insight from Dr. Hobson.  They also talk about what it's like to be a black woman (with so.much.swagger) in a predominantly white dudes with wire-rimmed glasses profession.  WE LOVE DR. HOBSON!!

Amber and her bestie Amy Carnahan discuss mom life, work life and married life during the rona quarantine.  What day is it?  What time is it?  Does it even matter any more?  And why are the kids so hungry all the time?     

What is the CARES Act?  And who cares?  Well, Amber cares.  Amber tries to break down the CARES Act and Small Business Administration Loan Relief Programs/Grants (PPP and EIDL) in a way for people to understand.  This is a tough time for everyone, especially for small business owners.  Hopefully, Amber will shed some light on economic relief options for small business owners and empower them to make moves to help save their business.   This podcast is for informational purposes only and does NOT constitute legal advice or create an attorney client relationship.  

Amber discusses life at home during a pandemic and how much she's just living and laughing and loving through all of it.  

Well, are we doing this right?  Amber sits down with the author of "Am I Doing This Right?: The Philosophical Guide to Life in the Age of Overwhelm" to discuss Colleen's philosophies in her book, as well as things like cancel culture, hoarding husbands, and taking the bull by the horns and doing things that might make you feel uncomfortable but feed your soul.  Also, sometimes the internet is a trash heap and sometimes it's not because it brings people together like Amber and Colleen!   

Amber interviews her first non-parent, Janessa Mast, who has a very compelling story about her overcoming a difficult upbringing.  When she was 13, her father was convicted of money laundering and fraud and passed away right before serving his prison term.  Janessa fell into some bad coping mechanisms and tells us the story of how she turned it around.  She is young but SO WISE.  Janessa also coaches teenage girls and gives us tremendous insight on how we can show up for our kids and be better parents.     

THIS.IS.2020.  It's a new decade and Amber's bringing a serious Barbara Walters energy into this new year.  Amber talks about New Year resolutions, therapy and approaching fear with a new perspective: Fine, be afraid.  But do it anyway.  

This week's guest is Victoria Venturi, Founder and CEO of Paper Epiphanies -  greeting card (+other amazing products) company.  PE is loud, chic, BOLD, elegant and sarcastic AF.  They make cards and other products that actually say what we are allll thinking.   Victoria started her career in the TV and film industry and did stand up comedy. She decided to take a bit of a right hand turn by making funny AF greeting cards, and thus Paper Epiphanies was born.  She also birthed a child along with a company.  Please enjoy this conversation with the edgy, hilarious and wickedly talented Victoria.  

Amber sits down with South African, Danni Claire to chat about a lot of things like bits and bobs, coming to America for LOVE and surviving being roofied in Thailand.  Yikes.  Danni is hilarious and kind and gives us all a taste of how beautiful and wonderful her hometown of South Africa is!    

In this episode, Amber sits down with her husband, Shaun and answers all of your burning questions like: How did you meet?  How do you keep that spark alive? Does he hate it when Amber goes through his nightstand?  What annoys Amber?  And much, much more.    

In this episode, Amber and Jessi dive into SHAME, as in what are they really shameful of...For Amber it's crying.  For Jessi it's being too much for people.  Jessi also drops a few fun facts like that one time she was a voiceover for the Tyra Banks show.  What?!   Jessi Duley is the CEO and Founder of BurnCycle and is the baddest lady around.  Her humor and wit are infectious and she has made it her life's purpose to spread joy, love and positivity.  We LOVE JESSI!

Amber sits down with the owner of Urban Waxx, Shannon Beekman, to talk all things waxing (of course), waxing horror stories, blended families, mormonism and plastic surgery...They cover A LOT of ground here.  Amber LOVES her some Shannon, and you will too!

Amy Carnahan is back to chat with Amber about surviving the wrath of raising strong-willed children- in their case, strong-willed daughters.  Amber and Amy's daughters are EXTRA and the definition of "high maintenance"... Amber and Amy share their stories of survival and to let all those parents out there that you're NOT ALONE [insert "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor]   

In this episode, Amber sits down with the Executive Editor of Good Housekeeping Magazine, Meaghan Murphy! Meaghan is not only serving as the Executive Editor of a major magazine, she is a mom, author and Chief Spirit Officer of her hometown, Westfield, New Jersey (aka "Bestfield").  She is also the queen of finding the "YAY" in everyday on @theyaylist.  Amber had an amazing time sitting down with this generous, powerful and inspiring woman!     

Amber is back from her -- in the words of The Bachelor-- JOURNEY.  The Really Real Mama Podcast is back from its hiatus that was most certainly caused by Karen.  

In this episode, Mahsa Darabi is BACK and we're turning the mic around on Amber.  Mahsa interviews Amber and asks her a series of questions (from Amber's IG peeps) like: "What's your most embarrassing moment?" or "When did you know you were going to leave the Mormon faith?" or "Where do you buy your leotards?" - you know, important stuff like that.   

Amber and her bestie Amy Carnahan with Amy Carnahan Designs sit down and chat all things interior design - like you should part with your nursing chair when you're done nursing.   You know things like that...plus paint colors, etc. etc.  

Amber sits down with Founder and CEO of the women owned, women run sports bra and activewear company, Handful! Despite being a busy mom of two young kids, Jennifer launched Handful in 2006 because she could not find a bra that could keep up with her fun and energetic lifestyle.  Amber and Jennifer dive into what it's like to be a business owner and doing something that you're passionate about while still maintaining "mom" status.  Handful's mission is to elevate, motivate and support women to grab life!  Check them out at www.handful.com.  

Jessi and Amber answer more listeners' questions like how to not give a rip, making adult friends and how they manage their crazy lives.  

GUESS WHO'S BACK?  Jessi Duley, CEO and Founder of BurnCycle.  In Part 1 of this episode, Amber and Jessi get right into it and talk all things vacations with your kids, lochia and mental health.  Someone's gotta keep it real.  

Sexy Time talk with Lauren Hartman (@littlethingswedo) plus enneagrams, parenting and who is having morning sex (hint: it's NOT Amber).  

Amber let's you know how she feels about Sheilas and Susans and Karens and all of those judgey and obnoxious women.  Amber also answers questions from her audience!    

Amber sits down with Nike Training Club Trainer, boxer and her newest BFF, Ashley Guarrasi. They chat about how to punch like a girl, keeping up with the L.A. hustle, being BFFs and Ashley's single, non-mom life versus Amber's mom-life.  

Amber's friend, Actress and Model (and more importantly of the most genuine people you'll ever meet), Mahsa Darabi cover a lot of ground in this episode - from treating your vag, bone broth and Mahsa's immigration from Iran.  Mahsa was also bullied as a young girl, but little did those bullies know her photos would one day grace Vogue magazine.  In YOUR FACE, bullies. 

This episode starts out with a short interview with Amber's 5 year old daughter, Virginia.  Amber then dives into a conversation about IG creeps, queefs and weird yoga noises (not with Virginia).   

For the first time ever, Amber sees a psychic, Suzanne Jauchius (Jessi Duley's psychic), and IT.IS.LIT.  There are also a lot of wind chimes involved, and Amber gets pulled over on the way but is convinced that the psychic telepathically gets her out of the ticket.  

Lianne Saffer and Amber talk all things boob cancer what it's like to married to a woman versus a man, and UPS guys.  Lianne (@basic_li) is a fierce little warrior who has been kicking breast cancer in the tushie for the last year.  We love her energy, her strength and her abs (they are frustratingly perfect).  

Amber and Jessi take an immediate right hand turn into vagina-town in this unfiltered convo between these two BFFs.  Amber and Jessi talk about their birth stories, Jessi's vagina shaman and that one time Jessi thought her kidney fell out.  Jessi Duley is the CEO and Founder of BurnCycle and is the baddest lady hustler around.  Her humor and wit are infectious, and she has made it her life's purpose to spread joy, love and positivity.  Jessi is also a mother of three baby gingers and will spend the rest of her life lathering them in SPF 500.    

In this episode Amber talks about getting her lady bits waxed and losing a very important dance contest.  She also answers more questions from her followers on IG! Don't forget to subscribe! 

In this VERY FIRST episode of The Really Real Mama Podcast, Amber talks about the power of yelling at your children sometimes, silver linings and growing up Mormon.  Amber also answers questions from her Instagram followers.  Welcome to the show! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!