They See Me Mommin' Podcast

The move....what has happened in the last 3 months?!

We decided to do an American Vs British take on the Harry and Megan debate!

Back at it with another episode of #MOMFAILS! You won't want to miss this!

We chat about what is getting us through - because it's still quarantine the UK!

EPISODE WARNING: graphic E.L.F discussion! Just kidding, but we do discuss elf shenanigans near the start of the episode (from 10.25 - 15.50 so skip this section if you are around little ears!) This year Christmas looks a little different, but we’re still here to spread some festive cheer and tell some ridiculous stories! Happy holidays to all our wonderful listeners. We love you all dearly! See you in 2021!!

Hasn’t 2020 been the longest of years?! We give an update on the rollercoaster of the past month and what’s been going on! We talk self care for both us and our kids this week. Their little bodies and minds need some self care too, especially this year!

Maria and Viv are back from their annual summer hiatus! This episode is all about schooling our kids during this pandemic. Whether it’s virtual schooling, home schooling or regular in person schooling (with a Covid twist of course!) we’ve got you covered.

Maria and Viv discuss racism, and how we are talking to our kids about race. Maria and Viv have their own different ways of discussing race with their children and discuss some important issues. Both Maria and Viv have experienced racial bias and are strongly passionate about educating future generations to have a greater understanding of racism. Links the articles we discuss in the episode. These are great informative pieces that all parents need to read:https://orangecounty.momcollective.com/parenting-wisdom/educational/how-to-teach-your-children-to-be-anti-racist/https://orangecounty.momcollective.com/parenting-wisdom/educational/youve-posted-on-social-media-that-black-lives-matter-now-what/https://orangecounty.momcollective.com/parenting-wisdom/he-cried-mama/https://orangecounty.momcollective.com/parenting-wisdom/what-does-it-mean-to-say-all-lives-matter/

We talk all things eco friendly with the wonderful Eco Friendly Mama. Hilary shares some ways to think eco friendly during the COVID19 pandemic, and also explains some ways the Earth is benefiting from us staying home. You can find Hilary and more of her amazing wisdom here:https://ecofriendlymama.com/https://www.facebook.com/ecofriendlymamaofficial/https://www.instagram.com/ecofriendlymama/

Inspired by Maria's amazing spoof video, we discuss how quarantine is making us feel. Some days are great, others are not so great. But as always, what you get from us is honesty!You can watch Maria's hilarious Tangled Spoof video here! https://www.facebook.com/ocmomcollective/videos/3004530459608567/

We talk this week with our favourite therapist, and regular podcast guest, Melissa Fisher Goldman. Melissa shares ways to deal with the grief we may be feeling for our 'old lives', how to help our children through this strange and new time in their lives, and how to be kinder to ourselves. For the articles written by Melissa which are referenced in this article:https://orangecounty.momcollective.com/parenting-wisdom/is-it-time-to-panic/https://orangecounty.momcollective.com/parenting-wisdom/is-it-time-to-panic-kid-edition/

We talk homeschooling, life during this uncertain time, how we are all feeling and what life changes we are making. We're all in this together. This episode was recorded before the UK and California went into full lockdown.

Maria and Viv and joined by Kim for Orange County Mom Collective and Hilary from OCMC and Eco Friendly Mama to talk about life beyond being a stay at home mom. It's ok to love your kids but want more for yourself, whether that is work, time away or just the ability to develop something you love.

Well we did it. Viv moved, Maria did not and we BOTH SURVIVED. This week we are talking about life without each other, our wild Christmas stories and how we are both back on the no-buy train again.

Viv and Maria are being separated by 5000 miles of land and sea! We thought we’d record one last episode together before Viv moves back to England. Obviously the podcast of dreams will continue but we won’t be recording face to face for a while. Enjoy our final hurrah!

This episode is sponsored by the wonderful people at Malaysian Palm Oil. We’re dispelling some myths about certified sustainable palm oil today, showing you ways you can support certified sustainable palm oil, explaining why boycotting palm oil isn’t the answer and learning some ways to live a more sustainable life. If we don’t take care of the earth, who will?! Find more info on MPO here:https://checkthefactsreportthenews.org/https://www.palmoilhealth.org/

Do you ever feel like you are drowning in a sea of parental exhaustion? We're pretty sure most families go through periods of feeling like that. We're in it right now and WE. ARE. TIRED. If you want to feel like you are not alone then this truly is the episode for you.

This week is all about making changes to help us mamas to care for ourselves. It isn't always easy, but sometimes you need to put yourself first. What happy changes have you made recently?We've got some hilarious stories about our first class at Pilates Plus in Yorba Linda (locals MUST go try their megaformer pilates class. It's amazing!)We also had our first sessions of microneedling and IPL treatment at Facial Aesthetic Concepts - spoiler alert. We have the skin of infants now! We highly recommend checking our our fave new medspa! https://www.newbeautymd.com/http://www.pilatesplusyl.com/

We have Melissa Fisher Goldman, LCSW on the show again this week. We talked about toxic friendships, how to recognise them and how to deal with them. We also talk about how we can own our feelings, rather than letting them take over.

Season 3 is upon us! We had a fun summer with the kids and we're ready to share it with you all. We'd love to know how your summer went too!

Is being an extrovert nature or nurture? What is it like to be an introvert raising an extrovert? Why are some kids just SO LOUD? We discuss these questions and more this week as we delve into life as moms raising kids who are so different to us, and how we can help our kids to harness their personality types.

You know that feeling when you are JUST DONE?! We talk about Mom burnout this week, and we are so burned out that we didn't even realise we were over a week late with this episode! We know we ar not alone with feeling like this sometimes. The mental load on women of our generation can be very hard to navigate. We. Are. Tired. You are not alone Mama!

Featuring special guest Elaine Veaudour, wonder mum, engineer and wife to an insane pastry chef. If you find yourself in Cardiff, Wales, go visit Cocorico Patisserie. We recommend the macarons!Remember before you were a parent and you judged parents for the crazy stuff they did for their kids? No? Just us?! Today we're discussing some of the weird and wonderful things we do for our kids, including buying ants and sourcing expensive discontinued toys on Amazon!https://www.cocoricopatisserie.co.uk/

We would not be doing our duty as GoT fans if we didn't record an episode on our love for Game Of Thrones and our predictions for the final series. Who do we think will end up on the Iron Throne?Who is our favourite character?Who is our favourite villain?

Can you believe it? We are still on our NO SPEND journey and (spoiler alert) we're still killing it! We discuss the bits we've struggled with and how our mindset is changing.

You know when you go to a Bachelorette party (or hen do if you're a Brit) and they play that cute game where they ask the spouse to be questions? We played that game together. The big question is how well do we know each other?!

We spent a child free weekend away and of course, in the TSMM style, there was hilarity and drama. You won't want to miss this episode. So many giggles to be had!

We interview the truly wonderful Melissa Fisher Goldman. Melissa is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in grief and pre and postpartum therapy. She's also insanely awesome to listen to and super funny. You're going to love this episode!Check out this episode on the Entale App (IOS users) for an interactive experience!Melissa's Website:http://www.melissafishergoldman.com/Melissa's posts on the blog:https://orangecounty.citymomsblog.com/author/melissafishergoldman/Poopmageddon:https://orangecounty.citymomsblog.com/the-friday-funny/poopmageddon-15000-feet-every-parents-worst-nightmare/One Breath Away:https://orangecounty.citymomsblog.com/mom/one-breath-away/

Yep, we're doing it. We are embarking upon a journey of not spending. Follow along with us, learn our reasons why and how we plan to be successful. Spoiler Alert: There are rules!The blog post:https://orangecounty.citymomsblog.com/beauty/no-spending-journey/Hannah Louise Poston's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIRfnlVyoIYEGRmH2CVJffw

This week we sat down with Eco Friendly Mama, who is an awesome eco blogger. She shares some amazing eco tips with us, as well as going into detail about some of her favourite eco friendly products, and how to make simple eco swaps.https://ecofriendlymama.com/3 ways to be eco friendly right now!:https://ecofriendlymama.com/3-easy-ways-to-be-more-eco-friendly-right-now/Best reusable sandwich bags:https://ecofriendlymama.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-reusable-sandwich-bags/Eco friendly stain remover:https://ecofriendlymama.com/best-eco-friendly-stain-remover-spray-ever/

It's the holidays and we are ALL about it. We're sharing our favourite holiday traditions from our childhood, and the traditions we do now as parents. Not one to be missed, particularly if you are a Christmas lover!!

This is an episode NOT to miss. We interview Heather Bailey, owner of Purify Sauna Lounge. Purify is Orange County's premium infrared sauna and cryotherapy location. Heather also happens to have an unusual hobby with her children. Trash Trucking. She talks candidly and hilariously about how she has nurtured her son's love for trash trucks. You'll be amazed by her dedication.

Maria and her BFF Missy have know each other since they were 11. Safe to say that Missy is an expert in all thing Maria and they are hilarious together. Missy used to be a social worker and she's now an all round momspiration, graphic designer and writer for East Texas Moms Blog.If you want an insight into the life of Maria, the self confessed 'cool nerd' then this is the episode for you. Seriously, it's hilarious, they are hilarious, we're all just hilarious!If you haven't heard the story of the Dorothy Hamill haircut then listen on. You won't regret it!

We can't claim to be Happy Potter fans without talking about our love for all things HP. In this episode we talk about how we have been able to impart some of the things we love onto our children. Spoiler alert - they are Potterheads (and we couldn't be prouder!) In true TSMM style, somehow we end the show talking about 90s fashion. Also if you need to find a way to get pen out of a sofa, we happen to have a story about that....Wanna come see our LIVE SHOW with Leeann and Michelle on 11/17/18? Buy your tickets here:https://orangecounty.citymomsblog.com/events/leeann-michelle/(if you are listening after the show, We're very sorry. You missed an extravaganza of fun!)

We have our very first podcast guest. We interview the fantastic Lincee Ray. Lincee is an all round girl boss. She has gone from being in the oil and gas business to being an author, podcaster, journalist, blogger, Bachelor Expert and all round awesome lady! We talk about life, love, living in The South, sturdy crackers and of course, the TV phenomenon that is The Bachelor.We talk about her book Why I Hate Green Beans: And Other Confessions about Relationships, Reality TV, and How We See Ourselves. If you haven't read it yet, you must. Lincee write with such honesty, but she is also hilarious. http://www.ihategreenbeans.com/You can fid Lincee's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Hate-Green-Beans-Relationships/dp/0800728459

Ever wonder if some of you mom worries are too much? We talk about our neuroses and realize our worries are normal and we all have them! From choking to toy storage to ketchup phobias, we discuss it ALL! The life vac which Maria discusses can be found here: https://lifevac.net/

Your favourite Mum podcast has returned and we're funnier than ever! This week we're discussing our summer and some of the crazy parenting moments we experienced!

Every felt like you were suffering with 'Mom Brain'. The struggle is real! Listen to our Mom Brain moments, in this final episode of the season. Don't worry, we will be back in the fall with an awesome new series!

We reminisce about traveling pre kids, go into depth about traveling with kids and share our tips and tricks. Listen on to hear some of our suggestions of great places to travel to with kids (and some grown up only destinations!) We've got some travel stories to make you laugh because it's us and that's what we do! https://trunki.com/ http://www.flowmodern.com/ http://www.shopfunonthefly.com/ https://www.keepemquiet.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Kidz-Gear-Wired-Headphones-Kids/dp/B00AXE911W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525725374&sr=8-3&keywords=kidz+gear+headphones

We talked about parent fails in our very first episode, but let's be real. They were not the only fails we ever had. We share some more of our parenting low points and fails. If I do say so myself, there are so super funny ones in here. If you liked our first parent fail episode you're going to LOVE this one.

We are children of the 80s. What was it like growing up in the 80s and 90s? Come reminisce with us (or learn from us depending on your age!) about the hair, the make up and the cell phones we remember from growing up! How did people survive without the internet?! Parenting has changed so much since we were children - step into the world of us early millennials!

Shout out to all the besties out there. We talk about awkwardness as a teen, the struggles of making friends now we are parents, how an introvert made friends in a new country and how we met each other. We share our top tips for making friends now we are mummies! If you want to find your closest Moms Club or MOPs group check out these links: https://momsclub.org/find-a-chapter/ http://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php

We have some hilarious stories about our quirks and the quirks of our children. Ketchup phobia? Yep. Inability to be late? Yep. Kids who obsessed with paper? Yep. Karate kid fanatics? Yep. Kids who carry about Mommy's shirts? We got it!

We talk about pregnancy. The highs and lows, the joys and sorrows, cravings and weight gain. Both Maria and Viv suffered hyperemesis which is a medical condition that results in extreme sickness. Watch out for Maria's stories of pregnancy related depression and how her nose grew huge! We also go into the differences we felt between our first and second pregnancies. Line of the episode comes from Maria: "Our lives are changed, so are our hearts and our mental state!"

Isn't it though? We share our daily mom struggles with you. Turns out parenting is WAY harder than they told you in the movies and kids don't always behave like angels. We realize parenting isn't all unicorns are rainbows and unicorns don't fart glitter.

We did a photo shoot. The outcome was both beautiful and horrifying! We discuss our awkwardness in front of (and behind) the camera. As a mum it's easy to lose your identity so we also discuss a bit of mummy self care and what we do to help us feel more confident. You are never 'just' one thing. You are many things! Music credit www.bensound.com Affirmation cards from Mama Roo and Boy (they are sweary!) https://www.mamarooandboy.com/ Photo Bloopers on our IG https://www.instagram.com/theyseememommin/

Join us for our very first episode of They See Me Mommin' We share our parenting fails with you. Prepare for laugh out loud stories involving major tantrums in fancy stores and ER visits. It's shameful but honest! We also touch on social media parenting and why we owe it to each other to be honest about what parenting is REALLY life (spoiler alert, it's hard!) Music credit www.bensound.com

In this episode we talk of the ways we have taught out kids about kindness, and how we are kind to ourselves. It's something we think is so important, which is why we are making this one of our flagship episodes! We talk about kindness adventures, random acts of kindness and how much we love the movie WONDER. Music credit www.bensound.com

We wrote questions for each other so that you can get to know US better! Some are serious questions and of course, some are funny! We also share our mom life hacks, favorite gadgets and best items from the king of stores; Trader Joes! Portos Bakery: http://www.portosbakery.com/ Bentgo lunchbox: https://bentgo.com/ InstantPot: https://instantpot.com/ KitchenAid: Artisan Mixer Qeepsake App: https://www.qeepsake.co/