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After nearly a year away, Your Mom™ is back with a special reunion episode with Ashley and Lisa.Why the break? Well, life happened. Ashley started a new job and realized she was spending more time talking about being a mom on a podcast than actually being a mom IRL. Now that her kids are 8 and 6, she figures she's done what she can do in terms of mothering (kidding...mostly). The catch-up is real: Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo got married (Lisa's wedding dance moves were so elite they made The Today Show), Luke McCaffrey played in the NFC championship his rookie season with the Commanders, and the McCaffrey clan is gearing up for another wedding next month for Lisa's oldest son, Max. But maybe the biggest news of all? Lisa is officially entering her Grandmother Era. Yep, you may have heard that Christian and Olivia are expecting their first child. Lisa shares the hilarious and heartwarming story of how she found out. Plus, we dive into what advice she's giving Christian as he steps into dad mode, potential baby names, and whether Lisa might accidentally spill the beans on the baby's gender (tune in to see how she handles that question). And just when you think it can't get any better...Lisa's mom Betty (aka Big Mama), makes a surprise guest appearance with some timeless wisdom on what it's really like to become a grandma. To all the moms out there, we are wishing you a very Happy Mother's Day. We also know this day means something different for everyone. So whether you're celebrating, missing someone, or holding hope for a dream not yet realized, we're with you and sending love to all of you on this journey. You can watch this episode on YouTube.As always, thanks for being here: Got thoughts, questions, or grandma name suggestions for Lisa? Drop us a line at yourmom@yourmom.co. Psst...our merch store is live! yourmom.co/shop

Full disclosure: this Your Story episode with Elizabeth Kendig is our longest of the season, and we could have easily chatted for another hour and a half. It makes sense that we cover a lot of ground because Elizabeth is majorly multifaceted. She identifies as a “hippie disguised in J. Crew,” dedicated to “taking the weird out of the woo.” Her investment in spirituality and healing is deeply personal: even while ticking all the so-called boxes of success and carving out a flourishing career as a content creator, beauty blogger, and skincare founder, Elizabeth struggled with depression and a stubborn auto-immune disease. This started her on a “self-help bender” that led to the launch of Healers Podcast and connected her with Spiritual Advisor Monica Lawson, with whom she co-authored Chase You, “a field guide to connecting with the Other Side to find more purpose and peace.” Whether you're a spirituality skeptic like Betsy or a faith-filled Catholic like Ashley, this eye-opening conversation with Elizabeth has something uniquely for you. For example, what do popcorn, peaches, and butterflies have in common? Other than being great names for hamsters, they're also signs that now carry special significance to Ashley, Betsy, and Elizabeth. And after recording this episode, they've all started receiving each other's signs…cue the goose bumps. Elizabeth and Ashley met via a tree of extended sister-in-laws, so they affectionately refer to themselves as “Sister-in-Loves”. We're confident you'll finish this conversation feeling like an extended member of the family too. Speaking of conversations with friends, Elizabeth recently launched a creative venture with her good friend and fellow editor Kate Rogers: Les Femmes Quotidienne (Français pour “Women of the Day”) is a substack with advice and recommendations on everything from establishing boundaries to whipping up the perfect potato salad. Think of it as tips and tricks from your chicest bff. As always, you can watch this episode and find bonus content on our YouTube channel.-This episode is the season finale of Your Story. While we aren't exactly sure what next season will look like, know will be back in some form because these conversations and this community fills our cup in a way nothing else does. Thanks as always for listening. We couldn't (and wouldn't want to) do this without you. Questions, ideas or feedback? Email: yourmom@yourmom.co. Psst...our merch store is live! yourmom.co/shop

We “soft-wrapped” Season 2 of YourMom the best way we know how: in robes, answering your burning questions. As usual, you guys really brought it: topics include Christian's NFL Madden 25 cover (which Lisa definitely did not bet on in Vegas), what Ashley will most miss from her Pac-12 travels, punctuation etiquette; and of course, all things *wedding*, from Lisa's dress drama to her planned Dirty Dancing choreography with Greg Van Roten. Plus, Lisa finally embraced her inner-influencer and revealed the secret to her glowy skin: Jones Road Miracle Balm; turns out, Ashley is also a devoted fan. Once again we're open to sponsorships, collabs, free samples, etc…Thanks, as always, for listening and laughing with us this season. It's not goodbye, it's just see you at Your Mom's post-wedding debrief. And keep an eye out for the final Your Story episode of the season with the incomparable Elizabeth Kending, dropping soon!-Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel. Questions, ideas or feedback? Email: yourmom@yourmom.co. Psst...our merch store is live! yourmom.co/shop

May 23 is Ashley and her husband Chris's nine year wedding anniversary, so it's only fitting that she celebrate with…her wedding planner, Katie Webb Brundige. As we enter wedding season, Katie is here to offer some clutch insider advice for brides, guests, and mother-in-laws (*cough* Lisa *cough*). We also delve into Katie's passion for the special needs community. In addition to running her events planning company Intertwined Events, she's also the co-founder of RAD (Rising Above Disabilities) Camp, which offers programs and camps for adults and children with developmental disabilities. Katie also shares her journey to adopt two remarkable special needs sons: five-year-old Alex, who has Autism and Prader-Willi Syndrome and two-year-old Riley, who has Down Syndrome. Katie lives in a world of love, compassion, and unstoppable energy. While we suspect she has more hours in the day than the average human, it's probably just that she has a larger-than-average sized heart. Simply put, she is straight up magic. And after this episode, we're convinced a podcast with your wedding planner should be the traditional nine year anniversary gift.Thanks as always for listening, and Happy Anniversary Ashley and Katie Chris! You can watch all our episodes and find bonus content on our YouTube channel. Questions, ideas or feedback? Email: yourmom@yourmom.co. Psst...our merch store is live! yourmom.co/shop

We're halfway through what teachers and parents know to be “the thousand days of May”, a month of end-of-year celebrations, sports tournaments, field trips, dance recitals, and…the burnout that comes along with it. Amid their hectic schedules, Ashley, Chantal, and Betsy found time this week to sit down and interview their family members: Ashley's daughter, who just turned five; Chantal's nine-year-old son and 11 and 14-year-old daughters; and Betsy's husband. This is an exercise close to Ashley's heart; she's been on a year-long journey to sit down and record conversations with her immediate and extended family. In fact, she's even starting a company based on this very concept (more to come on that soon!). While Chantal and Betsy were initially hesitant to set aside the time (see above, re: the thousand days of May), they were both pleasantly surprised by how easy and impactful it ended up being. In the midst of to-do lists and daily tasks, we rarely sit down solely with the intention of learning something new about our loved ones. Ashley has always believed in the power of preserving stories, and a recent experience only reaffirmed her conviction. A few weeks ago, Ashley's father suffered from a stroke. While he's now out of the hospital and recovering, there were a few hours where Ashley wasn't sure if she'd ever speak to him again. In addition to her feelings of shock and grief, she felt a deep peace that she could only attribute to the fact that nothing has been left unsaid between the two of them. So, if you've been waiting for a sign to sit down and interview your loved ones, it's here. We've even got a few starter questions ready for you:What is your favorite book?How would you describe yourself?What was the best gift you ever received?What was the best gift you've ever given someone else?Describe a perfect day. Where would you go, who would be there,what would you do?What is the best quality in a friend?What is important to you right now? (or who is important to you right now)What do you think you are good at?What is one of your favorite memories of us together?How do you think we are alike? How are we different?Is there a question you want to ask me? What do you wish I understood? (And maybe…what do you wish I understood better about you?)If you had a crystal ball that could tell you anything about your future, what would you want toknow?Thanks as always for listening. Good luck with the final 500 days of May :) Thanks as always for listening and being a part of our community. You can watch all our episodes and find bonus content on our YouTube channel. Questions, ideas or feedback? Email: yourmom@yourmom.co. Psst...our merch store is live! yourmom.co/shop

We're thrilled to celebrate Mother's Day with the inimitable Molly McGrath and her incredible mom, Deb!  Molly currently serves as a sideline reporter for ESPN/ABC Saturday college football games, as well as college basketball. She is also the devoted mom of Ray (3) and Pierce (1). Molly went into labor with Ray the night of the 2021 National Championship. Since then she has covered three National Championships, including one while eight months pregnant with Pierce. One of her proudest moments was finding out that she was nominated for a Sports Emmy while nursing Pierce at just two weeks old.Ashley and Molly are connected not only as sports broadcasters and moms, but also as Boston College alums (Go Eagles!). During her time at BC, Molly created the student reporter role and received the “Athletic Director's Award for Academic Excellence.” According to Lisa, Ashley won the “Best Bar Hopping Award”, which is basically just as impressive. Meanwhile, Lisa and Molly bonded over the shared struggles and joys of being a #boymom. And though this interview was their first official meeting, tune in to hear why Lisa had her eye on Molly for many years. Just when we thought we couldn't cram any more love into this episode, Molly's mom Deb joined us as a surprise guest. Deb is a retired cardiac nurse and former head of her department at San Francisco General. She currently volunteers for Hospice and cares for Molly's father, who is terminally ill with lung cancer. She is, in Molly's words, “a saint.” No one could hold back the tears as Molly and Deb shared their mutual love and admiration for each other. We don't pick favorite episodes, but if we did, this one would be up there…On behalf of all of us at YourMom, Happy Mother's Day love to all the moms and mother-figures out there making the world a better place. We love you. -We also know for many people, Mother's Day weekend can be a painful time. In honor of anyone facing and grieving the loss of their own mom, we recorded an episode last year with Yogi Roth to pay tribute to his late mother, Devorah Channah Roth. We hope you can find comfort in Yogi's story and Devo's lasting memory.  Thanks as always for listening and being a part of our community. You can watch all our episodes and find bonus content on our YouTube channel. Questions, ideas or feedback? Email: ashley@yourmom.co.

Back in October, Ashley came across a Medium story written in the aftermath of the Hamas terrorist attacks: “To Be A Jew” by Rachel Wegner.As Ashley read the first line–“I believe in the power of stories to bring people together, to build bridges and to create connection”–she stopped in her tracks. She had jotted down almost the exact same words during a previous conversation with our executive producer Betsy Bloom. The universe was sending a powerful message: reach out to Rachel to see if she would share her story on the pod. Long story, short: she generously agreed, and we are thrilled to now share it with you. The Jewish holiday of Passover– which commemorates the Israelites' freedom from slavery in Egypt– begins at sundown on Monday, April 22nd and ends the evening of Tuesday, April 30th. It is a time of reflection and celebration, an opportunity to be together in community to acknowledge an ancient, complicated history and lift each other up with unrelenting hope for a future where all people are fully free. In this episode, we explore Rachel's personal struggle with modern-day othering and her internal quest for freedom while also rejoicing in the moments that bring her light and keep her hope for a future of true togetherness alive.We hope this episode inspires you to build your own bridges of connection, be they across the table or across the aisle. Chag Sameach! --About Rachel Wegner: "I am an educator and school leader with over 20 years of experience teaching and leading in schools. I believe education is freedom and it is the key to the Jewish concept of "tikkun olam" - repairing the world. When we know, love and serve students fully, we create the next generation of learners, leaders and listeners who believe in their abilities and have the skills to create change. I am passionate about equity work and it is at the center of what I do, what I believe in and what I have come to see as the most important work there is. I believe dialogue founded on trust, intentionality and vulnerability has the power to rebuild dysfunctional systems and structures so everyone has an opportunity to live their most meaningful life." Thanks as always for listening and being a part of our community. You can watch all our episodes and find bonus content on our YouTube channel. Questions, ideas or feedback? Email: ashley@yourmom.co.

Fresh off her last on-air broadcast with the Pac-12 network, Ashley Adamson sits down with leadership coach Chantal Below and executive producer Betsy Bloom to process the sweet sorrow of “necessary endings.” In our early years, endings are honored with graduations, diplomas, and yearbooks. But, as we get older and lose these rituals, it becomes harder to identify the “right” time to make a change or say goodbye. And, as Chantal points out, maybe there isn't a “right” or “wrong” time, just choices and consequences. And, what about those endings we don't see coming: the last time we see a loved one before they die, the last time we eat at our favorite restaurant, the last time we tuck our kids into bed? How can we acknowledge the finales that conclude without fanfare? Endings always leave us with more questions than answers. In the end, our most important lesson came from a children's book: the power of embracing “maybe”. How fitting, then, that Ashley signed off from her final broadcast with this quote from Bruce Springsteen: “Maybe everything that dies, someday  comes back."You can subscribe for more episodes wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel. Questions, comments or feedback? Email: ashley@yourmom.co.

Ashley, Lisa and Hot Betsy recap the past month, including the highs and lows of the Super Bowl, exciting NFL combine results for Luke (or as Ashley's daughter Cora now refers to him, Luke Skywalker), ongoing wedding plans (if you have any mother-son wedding dance suggestions, drop us a line), and the injustice of half-empty toothpaste tubes and faulty washing machines (any brands out there that want to set the record straight, feel free to sponsor the pod). Come for the football scoop and stay for Lisa processing the fall-out from her viral moment.Thanks as always for listening, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Questions, comments or feedback?  And do you think Lisa should wear beige jorts to Christian's wedding reception? Email: ashley@yourmom.co.

The day after the Super Bowl, Chantal Below's son was so devastated by the 49ers' loss that he requested to stay home from school. Chantal, who admittedly doesn't care much about sports, was mystified by his utter desolation. This got us thinking: what is it about team sports that inspires such extreme emotions? Where's the line between loyal fan and zealous fanatic?In an attempt to answer these questions, we dive into the deep end of fan psychology: the intersection of sports and religion, the gender dynamics of emotional repression, and the toxicity of sideline critics. We question why certain “fans” spew negative comments on social media after a tough loss and others set cars on fire after a momentous victory. We also celebrate the inspiring side of fandom: the community it creates, the resilience it engenders, and the respect it promotes for the players putting their bodies and souls on the line. As a lifelong sports enthusiast, Ashley shares how watching football kept her connected to her dad during a tough time in her life. As a mom and wife of avid athletes, Chantal acknowledges the magic in the madness of youth sports. And, as a longtime Buffalo Bills fan, our executive producer Betsy Bloom offers an ode to Bills mafia's enduring loyalty even in the most trying timesSo, whether your mental health hinges on a win or you watch sports for the snacks, we hope you're a fan of this episode. Stay tuned next week for our SuperBowl recap with Lisa, who undeniably earned the right to skip school the next day. Watch this episode on YouTube.Questions, comments, feedback? We love hearing from you, drop us a line ashley@yourmom.co. And as always, thanks for listening!-About Chantal Below:Chantal moved from the US to England in third grade. As an expat, she promptly began saying biscuit instead of cookie and spelling color with a ‘u' in order to fit in. She never developed a love of cricket, but did develop a fascination with humanity, unconsciously examining how different cultures and beliefs expand or limit our choices.After graduating from Georgetown University, she started her career as a 4th grade teacher with Teach For America, hoping to expand choices for too-often marginalized children in low-income schools. She loved the energy of the kids and the vibrancy of the community, but no one really wanted her teaching long division.Since then, she's been exploring the many dimensions of the human condition while avoiding math. She worked for years in the education non-profit world leading teams and developing leadership development programs. Then, she ventured out on her own and started Redcliff Coaching, Inc. She also attempts to parent three kids who are curious, compassionate, hysterical, and only vaguely pay attention to her advice. She lives in Oakland, CA.

“If we can have some real talk here, this is what I want to say.” So begins our conversation with Pac-12 Sports Broadcaster Tammy Blackburn, who is living with stage four metastatic breast cancer. In this episode, Tammy illuminates the reality of living with cancer, especially the parts we tend to overlook or consider impolite to discuss: She delves into the physical pain of treatment and then emotional pain of losing control of her body. She calls out the commercialization and sexualization of the breast cancer awareness movement. And, she shares the moment she learned she would never be able to have children. Listening to Tammy is like taking a masterclass in grace and honesty. Rather than running from reality, she has channeled her diagnosis into action, raising awareness and funds to combat this deadly disease. She loves fiercely and is fiercely loved in return (stick around until the end of the episode for first-hand testimony). While this episode tackled heavy topics, we ended it feeling lighter. In addition to real talk about death and sacrifice, we also discussed the power of play and the necessity of balancing seriousness with silliness. So, grab a hula hoop and some headphones and settle in for an inspiring hour with the inimitable Tammy Blackburn.--Find us on Instagram and YouTube. We love you all, and as always, thanks for being here.

We're still processing the Super Bowl, but in the meantime, we wanted to share an awesome conversation from Radio Row last week in Las Vegas. Ashley had the chance to sit down with her longtime friend Christina Mack for a conversation that touched on everything from the health benefits of team sports to letting go of “mom guilt” to the power of female friendships. Christina is the Chief Science Officer at global healthcare company IQVIA, and a lead sports science researcher for the NFL and NBA, or as Ashley often explains it, “she has a badass job.” A highly respected voice in the professional sports industry, she frequently presents to owners on injuries, concussions, and the safety of the game. She's also an advocate for women in STEM, a mom of three awesome kids, and a superlative scavenger-hunt-maker. This may be one of our shorter episodes, but it's chock full of incredible insights about being a parent, a professional, and a friend.Thanks as always for listening, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! And a reminder you can watch this episode on our YouTube channel.Questions, comments or feedback? Email: ashley@yourmom.co.See you next week!

Lisa McCaffrey and Ashley Adamson celebrate the two year anniversary of the show on Radio Row in Las Vegas. Come for Lisa's score prediction, stay for her innovative ideas on renewable energy.

In case you hadn't heard, Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers are Super Bowl bound. We thought the occasion called for a mailbag episode, and the Faithful delivered.This week we recap the highs (Christian's record-breaking touchdowns) and lows (Lisa balling in the bathroom during half-time) of Sunday's nail-biter NFC Championship Game against the Lions. Speaking of emotional rollercoasters, we got a little misty listening to Lisa discuss Christian's journey to the Super Bowl and her excitement to have the whole McCaffrey family together to support him. Your mailbag questions never disappoint, but these might have been the best yet. We cover everything from Lisa and Olivia's game day outfits to the origin story of the iconic McCaffrey pyramid to that viral sunbathing video (if you haven't seen it yet, you're welcome). And while we learned that Lisa's mom, AKA Big Momma, will not be making the trip to Vegas, she will be hosting a Super Bowl rager in Miami.And if you're in Vegas next week and see Ashley and Lisa celebrating Lisa's birthday at Thunder Down Under, no you didn't… Go Niners!--Watch this this episode on our YouTube page. 

"They say you die twice. One time when you stop breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name on Earth for the last time.”January 23rd, 2024 marks the six year anniversary of when a beautiful and brilliant young woman named Ella Thomas died by suicide. Last year, Ella's mother Martha Thomas joined Ashley and Lisa for an unforgettable conversation about love, loss and the incredible light her daughter brought to the world in the midst of her own darkness. Today we are revisiting some of that powerful interview as a way to help keep Ella's name and memory alive. You'll laugh as you hear Lisa McCaffrey describe how her friendship with Martha began on a recruiting trip for their sons at Stanford. You'll be inspired when you find out how Martha, her husband Chris, and their son Solomon channeled their grief into a higher purpose, as they work tirelessly to ensure no family has to suffer the pain and loss of losing a child to suicide.To learn more about the critical work the Thomas family is doing around suicide prevention and mental health, please visit thedefensiveline.org. And if you or anyone you know is in crisis, text the word home to 741741. We continue to hold the Thomas family and all those who are grieving a loved one in our hearts. 

Our brains love a binary: extraordinary vs. ordinary, good vs. bad, motivation vs. laziness, beauty vs. brokenness. But, real life is rarely cut and dry. What do we lose in our attempt to have it all? What might we gain if we ditched the dichotomies? Join Ashley Adamson and Chantal Below in their effort to live in the messy middle, to celebrate our scars, to acknowledge the blessings of a skinned knee, and to adopt some side character energy in 2024. Like most things worth doing, embracing “both/and” thinking ain't easy. It encourages us to put our problems into perspective. It challenges our core beliefs about success and satisfaction. It asks us to pay attention to ourselves and those around us. And yet, this practice also allows us to release the pressure valve and reject the pursuit of perfection. It reminds us that, in the wise words of the great Jess Sims, “You are allowed to be a work in progress and a masterpiece at the same damn time.” --About the hosts:Chantal Below moved from the US to England in third grade. She never developed a love of cricket, but did develop a fascination with humanity, unconsciously examining how different cultures and beliefs expand or limit our choices. After graduating from Georgetown University, she started her career as a 4th grade teacher with Teach For America, hoping to expand choices for too-often marginalized children in low-income schools. She loved the energy of the kids and the vibrancy of the community, but no one really wanted her teaching long division. Since then, she's been exploring the many dimensions of the human condition while avoiding math. She worked for years in the education non-profit world leading teams and developing leadership development programs. Then, she ventured out on her own and started Redcliff Coaching, Inc. She supports leaders in all industries - with clients at Google, Homeless Prenatal Program, and to get out of their own way and live and lead in the way they most want. She also attempts to parent three kids who are curious, compassionate, hysterical, and only vaguely pay attention to her advice. She lives in Oakland, CA.-Ashley Adamson is an Emmy-award winning storyteller and lead host for the Pac-12 Network. Honored by Cynopsis as a “Game Changing On-Air Talent”, her biggest achievement to date was being crowned the arm wrestling champion in third grade.A native of Denver, CO, she earned a bachelor's degree in English from Boston College followed by a master's degree in broadcast journalism from Boston University. Adamson lives in San Francisco with her very handsome husband and two young children. In 2022, she started the Your Mom™ podcast with Lisa McCaffrey to honor and celebrate the beautiful, messy randomness of motherhood. She dreams of one day becoming a professional karaoke singer in the Florida Keys.

New year, new mailbag! Your Mom™ made it another year, and we're kicking it off by answering your burning questions. Topics include the imaginary matchup of Ed's 1994 Super Bowl champion 49ers vs. Christian's 2024 Super Bowl contending 49ers, McCaffrey wedding planning updates (featuring Lisa's continued determination to sit down, shut up, and wear beige), instilling confidence in kids, and manifesting YourMom's dream guests. If like us, you struggle with New Year's blues, we hope this episode provides a balm, or at least a welcome distraction from your holiday hangovers. -You can watch this episode on our YouTube channel!Please subscribe wherever you listen and drop us a line with any questions or comments - ashley@yourmom.co - we love to hear from you!

Tis' the season for…mixed emotionsWe're trying to be present, while rushing to buy all the presents. We're treasuring moments of togetherness, while wishing for just.one.minute of alone time. And we're looking forward to a new year, while reflecting on the regrets of the past. In today's episode Ashley Adamson and Chantal Below delve into the pangs of regret and sadness that tend to surface this time of year. Rather than packing them away with the ugly ornaments, Chantal encourages us to hold space for uncomfortable feelings: “We have a tendency to lean into joy and skim over the negative emotions: resentment, regret, sadness, shame, embarrassment. And yet they live in us if we don't let them live through us.” Chantal's superpower lies in her ability to reframe narratives that don't serve us. In this instance, she encourages us to consider the upside of regret. How might regret be an opportunity for reflection? How might we grant compassion to our former selves, who were often doing the best they could with the decisions they had? Amidst the holiday hustle and bustle, take 45 minutes for yourself to listen to this inspiring conversation. You won't regret it. If you're interested in delving deeper, here are the awesome resources we mentioned in the episode: Brené Brown with Dan Pink on the power of regret George Saunders on regretting failures of kindnessMichael Lewis on knowing his late daughter felt his love (around 01:02:00)Michael Lewis's interview with Ashley's sister-in-law Diane AdamsonWishing you a peaceful, bustling, joyful, contemplative, frivolous, and fulfilling holiday season! Pro tip: it's not too late to buy your mom something other than a robe. -- More about Chantal Below: Chantal moved from the US to England in third grade. She never developed a love of cricket, but did develop a fascination with humanity, unconsciously examining how different cultures and beliefs expand or limit our choices. After graduating from Georgetown University, she started her career as a 4th grade teacher with Teach For America, hoping to expand choices for too-often marginalized children in low-income schools. She loved the energy of the kids and the vibrancy of the community, but no one really wanted her teaching long division. Since then, she's been exploring the many dimensions of the human condition while avoiding math. She worked for years in the education non-profit world leading teams and developing leadership development programs. Then, she ventured out on her own and started Redcliff Coaching, Inc. She supports leaders in all industries - with clients at Google, Homeless Prenatal Program, and to get out of their own way and live and lead in the way they most want. She also attempts to parent three kids who are curious, compassionate, hysterical, and only vaguely pay attention to her advice. She lives in Oakland, CA.

Our first guest for season two is YourMom™'s biggest fan: Kate Rooney, a sports anchor for KRON4 in San Francisco and mom of two adorable kiddos: Harlow and Brady. Kate and Ashley forged a tight bond over a decade ago during the launch of the Pac-12 Network. While Kate's sports broadcasting career might have begun because of a hiring mix-up (full story on the pod), she's proven that she's a formidable talent in the field. As the host of the weekly 49ers show, “The Red and Gold Zone,” she frequently interviews Christian and was able to confirm Lisa's allegation that he is, in fact, “a huge nerd.” Brimming with humor and heart, our conversation with Kate touches on a wide range of topics, from the fellowship of women in the sports industry to breast-pumping in the Niners' media room to the best karaoke song for any occasion. Come for the football scoop and stay for Kate's Bing Crosby inspired rendition of “It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” Thanks as always for listening, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Questions, comments or feedback? Email: ashley@yourmom.co. You can watch this episode on YouTube by clicking here.-- More on Kate Rooney: A San Francisco native, Kate holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Boston Conservatory of Music and a MA in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California. Before starting at KRON4, she worked for a variety of outlets including Pac-12 Network, Comcast Hometown Network, and Spectrum Sports Network. She is a karaoke savant.

We're thrilled to introduce you to our executive producer, Betsy Bloom. Everyone agrees that Betsy Bloom has a name made for showbiz, so it's only natural that she join us in front of the mic in addition to her work behind the scenes. While Ashley and Betsy first met via their husbands (Ashley's husband's Chris is best friends with Betsy's husband Mac), they quickly forged their own love affair. Ashley recalls first falling in love with Betsy when she heard Betsy recite her vows on her wedding day; while Ashley wasn't the intended recipient of the vows, Betsy is glad they landed with such a receptive listener. As Ashley began to brainstorm starting a storytelling company, she found herself wanting to talk through the idea with Betsy. Meanwhile, Betsy was struggling with post-pandemic teacher burnout and looking for a different creative outlet. When Ashley called to discuss working together, Betsy interpreted it as a sign from above and jumped at the opportunity. The two have been collaborating and swapping stories ever since. Join Betsy and Ashley as they discuss the cathartic power of storytelling, interactions with online trolls, and what teachers wish parents understood about kids. Stick around until the end to hear their contingency plan should their husbands decide to run off together. Thanks as always for listening, please rate and subscribe wherever you listen and if you'd like to watch this episode on YouTube please click here.As always, please send any comments or feedback to ashley@yourmom.co. -- More about Betsy Bloom: As an only child with an active imagination, Betsy spent much of her time reading and inventing stories. In middle school, she was an inaugural member of the club “Spin-A-Storytellers”, and she still has the t-shirt to prove it. Her love of language continued through her time at Colgate University, where she earned a B.A, and after graduating, Betsy worked in book publishing, where she engaged with literature in a new way, working directly with authors (meeting Judy Blume remains a career highlight). Betsy left publishing to earn a Masters in Literature from Middlebury's Bread Loaf College of English, where she spent four summers studying stories, writing essays, and consuming obscene amounts of Vermont cheddar; she also met her husband through the program. While earning her degree, Betsy made a career transition into teaching English; seven years later, it remains her most challenging and rewarding professional experience to date. Betsy and her husband reside in Buffalo NY, (Go Bills) where they are currently renovating a hundred-year-old home, binging The Great British Bake Off, and testing the area's best wings.

If you're feeling stressed about the holidays you've come to the right spot. Sit back, relax and let Lisa McCaffrey tell you about that time her oven caught fire after cooking the perfect Thanksgiving meal for Claude Lemieux and his family. (Pro tip: don't clean your oven).Ashley Adamson explains how she ended up in the hospital on Thanksgiving after breaking two bones during a game of competitive charades with her future in-laws. And Chantal Below may need some major work on her background setup, but her stuffing recipe is DIALED.If none of this helps soothe your holiday stress, may we recommend pouring yourself some wine, skipping to the end of the episode and enjoying our Thanksgiving moment of gratitude.We hope you all have a safe and wonderful holiday with people you love. Please know how grateful we are for each and every one of you in our lives.Sending love and light to all those who are missing somebody this holiday season.

This week, Ashley introduces you to Chantal Below, who we are thrilled to have joining us as a regular contributor on season two. Chantal is a mom of three and an executive leadership coach who works with individuals and teams to challenge their own inhibiting assumptions, or, as she puts it, “giving people the space to pause, recognize their patterns, tendencies, impacts, and choices, and then make a decision about if it's working.”After spending time with her over the past six years, Ashley frequently proclaims that, “everyone needs a Chantal in their life”. While we work on cloning Chantal, this episode gives listeners access to her unique perspective and process. Ashley and Chantal's conversation covers everything from our shared struggle for acceptance, the connection between our best traits and our biggest weaknesses, the power of reframing complacency, our immunity to change, and our ability to question the stories we tell ourselves. Plus, Ashley recounts a personal victory involving direct communication and trash cans. Thanks as always for listening and please subscribe to our YouTube channel for bonus content!--More about Chantal Below:Chantal moved from the US to England in third grade. As an expat, she promptly began saying biscuit instead of cookie and spelling color with a ‘u' in order to fit in. She never developed a love of cricket, but did develop a fascination with humanity, unconsciously examining how different cultures and beliefs expand or limit our choices.After graduating from Georgetown University, she started her career as a 4th grade teacher with Teach For America, hoping to expand choices for too-often marginalized children in low-income schools. She loved the energy of the kids and the vibrancy of the community, but no one really wanted her teaching long division.Since then, she's been exploring the many dimensions of the human condition while avoiding math. She worked for years in the education non-profit world leading teams and developing leadership development programs. Then, she ventured out on her own and started Redcliff Coaching, Inc. She supports leaders in all industries - with clients at Google, Homeless Prenatal Program, and  to get out of their own way and live and lead in the way they most want. She also attempts to parent three kids who are curious, compassionate, hysterical, and only vaguely pay attention to her advice. She lives in Oakland, CA.

Your favorite duo is back for Season 2! Join hosts Lisa McCaffrey and Ashley Adamson as they look back on the past four months and forward to the next season of Your Mom™. Lisa shares updates on the whole McCaffrey crew: Christian's calming perspective on the 49ers' season, Max's phenomenal NFL coaching debut, Luke's signature helmet toss, Dylan's post-college business ventures (Mazda, we're open to a sponsorship), and Ed's latest contribution to the world of sports: Pepper Pong. Last season's listeners may remember Lisa manifesting Ashley losing her job at Pac-12 to focus on podcasting full time. To that we say…be careful what you wish for! As the dust settles on the conference's dissolution, Ashley reflects on the past 11 years with her Pac-12 family and her determination to make the most of their “senior year” together. We learned so much while recording the first season of Your Mom™. One of our key takeaways is the importance of carving out time and space to share stories. This will be our guiding principle for season 2, and we are thrilled to welcome Chantal Below and Betsy Bloom as recurring contributors on our storytelling journey. We're thrilled to have you along for the ride. Thanks as always for listening! Please drop us a line at ashley@yourmom.co.

Your Mom™ is back for season two! Ashley Adamson and Lisa McCaffrey reunite to celebrate motherhood with a second season of Your Mom™. Enjoy their unfiltered conversations with moms of world class athletes and high achievers as they share personal stories of parenthood that feel both familiar and extraordinary.We launched this podcast las year to celebrate and shine a light on motherhood. The moms we interviewed taught us a lot, but we came to realize that part of the real value of what we were doing was giving these women a chance and the space to share their own story. They were all moms of exceptional people, but they were so exceptional themselves. After each episode, they expressed gratitude at being asked to share their story. So this season we will also explore the broader notion of the power of storytelling in our lives. To help us, we're adding two new regular contributors, Chantal Below and Betsy Bloom, who we consider experts in this field. Our north star remains motherhood. We will still be interviewing moms of highly successful people and sharing powerful stories like how Lisa McCaffrey once saved her entire soccer team from an earthquake.We are fired up to be back, thanks for being on this journey with us. Please do us a favor and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts!

Join Ashley Adamson and Lisa McCaffrey as they put a bow on the first season of Your Mom™, reliving their favorite moments both on the show and behind the scenes. We hope you enjoy this fun and nostalgic conversation celebrating the many friendships formed and countless lessons learned over the past year. Stay tuned for a special guest appearance by their dear friend and biggest champion, Kim Neel. There are so many people to thank along the way for making this happen, but no one has our gratitude more than all of you who went on this journey with us. Whether you listened to one episode or all 55 of them, thank you deeply for supporting our work and helping us carve out a community to celebrate motherhood. We are forever grateful to the rockstar mom guests who shared their stories, as well as to our own families for allowing us to share theirs. A reminder that you can watch this episode on our YouTube Channel. We will keep you posted on plans for season two, but for now we say so long, have a great summer and thanks as always for listening! -- Questions, comments or feedback? Please drop us a line at emailyourmompodcast@gmail.com.  

Lisa's unending journey for healthy living recently led her to discover Fountain Life, a company dedicated to revolutionizing the healthcare system in order to help people live longer and improve disease detection. It's a lofty mission and one that our guest, Fountain Life's Chief Medical and Science Officer Dr. Helen Messier, says is fundamental to the future of medicine. According to the American Cancer Society about 70% of all cancer deaths come from cancers for which there are currently no proven screening tests. So imagine if we could consistently find cancer at stage zero when it's most easily cured? Fountain Life claims their data-driven approach enables them to find cancer, cardiac, metabolic, and neurodegenerative disease early, before they can cause harm. Dr. Messier received a Bachelor of Science and a PhD in Molecular Immunology from the University of Alberta. She completed post-doctoral studies at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology in San Diego, CA and received her MD from the University of Calgary. She's board certified in family medicine. In addition to leading the company's clinical and scientific programs, Dr. Messier will establish Fountain Life University to train Fountain Life certified practitioners and lead the effort to gain insights and publish findings from Fountain Life's vast amount of data. In addition to being related to the Hall of Fame hockey player Mark Messier, she found out on this episode that she's about to be related to the McCaffreys. Listen on for an informative conversation about a critical topic, which ends with a fun reveal. To learn more about Fountain Life's mission, offerings, and locations, visit their website. A reminder that you can watch this episode on our YouTube channel. Thanks as always for listening!

Join Ashley and Lisa on this episode of Your Mom™ as they fulfill their dream of interviewing one of the most influential moms on their bucket list. Pamela Morgan, the mother of world-renowned soccer player Alex Morgan, takes the spotlight. Alex Morgan was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2019 and 2022, and her resume speaks for itself. She heads into her third World Cup as one of the most prolific goal scorers in U.S. soccer history. She set a unique record this past February for the most goals scored as a mom in the UWSNT. But as you will learn through this conversation with Alex's mom, there's so much more to her story. Pam shares insights into what it was like raising Alex, offering a glimpse into her childhood [7:15]. Discover why Alex was a coach's dream and the qualities that set her apart [9:50]. Pam also opens up about the impact of Alex's global success on their family dynamic [12:00], her parenting philosophy [20:00], and why Alex chose to play soccer at Cal [21:30]. Pam shares the thing she's most proud of her daughter for and what she believes her lasting legacy will be [38:55]. She also gives an honest assessment of what she would do differently in her motherhood journey if she could go back and do it all again [48:00]. Alex Morgan has affectionately referred to her mom as Wonder Woman, and after you listen to this episode you'll understand why. Enjoy another remarkable story of motherhood, love, and success. The US Women's National Team opens up the FIFA World Cup on July 21st in New Zealand, where they will face Vietnam. A reminder that you can watch this episode on on YouTube Channel, thanks as always for being on this journey with us! https://youtu.be/Nf1XZbWoph0

If laughter really is the best medicine, please sit back and allow this conversation between Lisa McCaffrey and her former Stanford soccer teammate Julie Foudy cure whatever ails you. Foudy is a two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, but the Hall of Famer's ability to effortlessly roast her old pal with stories from their playing days is almost as impressive as anything she accomplished on the pitch. Speaking of which, Foudy has some poignant reflections on what the United States' first Women's World Cup win in 1999 did for the sport [15:45]. But she also wonders why that watershed moment didn't catapult the growth of and investment in women's soccer at a faster rate. Foudy gives a great primer on the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup that kicks off next month in Australia and New Zealand [24:50]. Hear her describe the challenges the US Women's National Team will face as they try to make World Cup history with a three-peat. And as a mom of two teenagers who play soccer and basketball, Foudy has the perfect parenting advice for anyone navigating the youth sports scene [33:33]. Please do yourself a favor and after you're done listening, go subscribe to her podcast, Laughter Permitted. We also highly recommend her book, "Choose to Matter: Being Courageously and Fabulously YOU". A huge thank you to Julie Foudy for continuing to be courageously and fabulously HER, and helping so many young (and old) people along the way. You can watch this episode on our YouTube channel.

Christian McCaffrey launched The Logan Project to honor the life of Logan Preston Hale, a young superfan from Connecticut who lost his battle with childhood cancer in 2021. While Logan never had a chance to meet his NFL hero, Christian has been on a mission to ensure his legacy and name will live on forever. This week Logan's mom Kristina Hale joins the show for a powerful interview, shedding light on who her son was and why he felt such a fierce connection to Christian from the moment he saw him play. Kristina also discusses Saturday's upcoming Logan Bowl and explains how healing Christian's kindness has been following the immeasurable loss of her son.  Be sure to stay tuned for the wonderful surprise guest appearance from Christian (44:00), as he describes to Kristina the impact her son's life is having on so many people. To see Kristina's face when he pops on, do yourself a favor and go watch this episode on our YouTube channel. We are honored to share Logan's story, completely inspired by Christian's compassion, and we remain in total awe of Kristina's strength and heart. We are honored to share Logan's story, completely inspired by Christian's compassion, and we remain in total awe of Kristina's strength and heart. Information on the Logan Bowl can be found below. The Logan Bowl is a LIVE Madden tournament on June 3rd to benefit The Logan Project, an initiative started by the Christian McCaffrey Foundation to honor Logan Hale's dream of putting gaming consoles in children's hospitals for kids undergoing medical treatment as a way to connect with their friends and restore a sense of normalcy. In addition to McCaffrey, who will be co-hosting the event alongside three-time Pro Bowler and Fox's lead NFL analyst Greg Olsen and popular Madden streamer Chris “Dubby” MacFarland, the following NFL players will be involved: Fred Warner (San Francisco 49ers), Saquon Barkley (New York Giants), JuJu Smith-Schuster (New England Patriots), Dalvin Cook (Minnesota Vikings), and Brian Burns (Carolina Panthers). Esports and gaming production company, Wisdom Gaming, will produce the event. START TIME: 10AM (PST) STREAMING CHANNELS: https://twitch.tv/theloganproject LINK TO DONATE: tiltify.com/theloganbowl WEBSITE: theloganbowl.org Those interested in learning more can visit christianmccaffreyfoundation.org.

As always, you guys brought it with your questions for Ashley and Lisa in this month's mailbag episode. Topics include an update on Christian and Olivia's wedding plans, favorite baby names they didn't use, the key to having empathy for our own parents as they age and the importance of rediscovering ourselves when our kids leave the nest. You can listen here to the Kelly Corrigan podcast Ashley references on Empty Nesting. We love her insight and think parents and children of all ages should listen to what she has to say on this topic. Thanks as always for listening to Your Mom™, you can watch this episode and all our content on our YouTube channel. And we love hearing from our listeners so if you have mailbag questions for next month please drop them in our comments or email us at ashley@yourmom.co. We love you. Please go hug a mom today!

We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate Mother's Day than by introducing you to Lisa's Mom, Betty Conroy, aka Big Mama, aka the Queen of Key Biscayne. She has a remarkable story and offers a poignant reminder that we can call reinvent ourselves throughout the course of our lifetime. We hope you enjoy this conversation as it captures how a shared pain between a mother and daughter can evolve into a shared vulnerability and deeper appreciation for one another. You can watch this episode on our YouTube page. Our biggest thanks to Betty for being one of our first guests, and for raising a fierce, loving, beautiful woman who also happens to be one hell of a podcaster.  

Mother's Day is a time to celebrate moms, but we know for many people this holiday can also carry a sense of sadness, loneliness and nostalgia. In honor of anyone facing and grieving the loss of their own mom, Yogi Roth joins the show to pay tribute to his late mother, Devorah Channah Roth. Yogi is an on-air college football analyst, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, and New York Times best-selling author. But in this conversation, he is a grateful son sharing some remarkable stories about the incredible woman who raised him. Together with Ashley in Los Angeles, Yogi describes his mom's journey as the daughter of Holocaust survivors and how she lived and embraced the Hebrew term Tikkun Olam, which means "repair the world." Yogi's words remind us that even if when a mother is no longer with us in a physical sense, her love and light can live on forever through her children. When Yogi launched his first podcast LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS, his first guest was his mom. As you listen to this episode, which includes excerpts from that interview, we urge you to write down questions you have for your mom or someone close to you. And then call them. A reminder you can watch this on our YouTube channel. We hope you enjoy this touching conversation and may we all continue to do our part to help repair the world.

"A jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread—and Thou." Ashley finally convinces her mom to sit down for an interview. All it took was a trip to Paris, an iconic backdrop and a bottle (or two) of Chablis. We hope you enjoy this honest, affectionate, meandering mother-daughter conversation in which one thing is clear- the apple does not fall far from the tree. For the full experience, check out this episode on our YouTube Channel!

This week, Ashley and Lisa are joined by award-winning sports journalist Bonnie Bernstein to discuss a topic near and dear to their hearts. Inspired by a study that found 94% of female C-suite executives played competitive sports in their youth, Bonnie shares insights from her new Audible Originals series called She Got Game: Inspiring Women, Inspired by Sports. Bonnie's adorable mom, Lois, also joins the conversation and shares how surprised she was when her daughter chose sports journalism over pursuing a career in classical music at Juilliard. Don't be surprised if the room gets a little dusty at the end, when mom and daughter share what they most admire about each other. Bonnie is recognized by the American Sportscasters Association as one of the most accomplished female journalists in her field. The founder and CEO of Walk Swiftly Productions spent two decades of her Emmy-Award winning career at ESPN and CBS, and was the first person who inspired Ashley to pursue a career in sports broadcasting. We know you will love She Got Game, so please check it out and give it a review! Our huge thanks to Bonnie and Lois for helping Your Mom kick off a special month of Mother's Day coverage. You can watch this episode on our YouTube channel and please be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook for bonus content!

The NFL Draft kicks off tomorrow and this is the draft preview Your Mom has been waiting for. Cleyrissa Robinson manages her nephew Bijan, a star running back out of Texas who is projected to be a top-10 pick on Thursday. She joins Ashley and Lisa from her hotel room in Kansas City to discuss how Bijan and her family are getting ready for one of the most memorable nights of their lives. If you need a rooting interest or a reason to care about the NFL Draft, this is the episode for you. The entire interview is a poignant reminder of how special this week is for families watching a loved one realize their dream. Our thanks to Cleyrissa for sharing her time during such a crazy, chaotic, thrilling week. Good luck to Bijan and all the young men who are waiting to hear their name called! -- Your Mom just put in a big order of Bijan Mustardson and can't wait to experience that "touchdown in your mouth!"

Fourteen years ago Heather Vandenberghe was a single mom living in New York, thriving in a high profile career as Senior Vice President of Marketing for Louis Vuitton. But one afternoon in September of 2009, her entire life changed as she came out of a meeting to several missed phone calls bearing the type of excruciating news every parent fears. Her youngest daughter Elle was in the hospital after being hit by a car while on her scooter. Her three-year-old spent two weeks in a medically-induced coma, four months in an ICU and ultimately endured ten brain surgeries. "That is why I'll never miss another phone call in my life," Heather explained during this inspiring interview which highlights a mother using pain as fuel to create meaningful change. Elle is now 17 and while she still deals with complications from the accident, her mom is grateful the daily struggles are mostly focused on typical teenage stuff, like trying (and failing) to smooth out those unsightly bumps in her daughter's ponytail before school. -- Heather Vandenberghe lives in LA and is currently the CEO of Flexpower, the founding partner of Your Mom™ and the first company to invest and support our mission of celebrating motherhood. Don't forget Mother's Day is right around the corner and if you want a mom in your life to feel good, may we recommend Flexpower's fabulous Mother's Day gift set. Use our code YM20 for 20% off your first purchase! Thanks as always for listening, and our deep thanks to Heather for sharing her journey. You can watch this episode on our YouTube channel and please be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook for bonus content!

Lisa McCaffrey has always dreamed of having a daughter and that wish finally came true after her son proposed to his longtime girlfriend and former Miss Universe, Olivia Culpo. Hear Lisa's hilarious behind the scenes stories about how the engagement came together, why Olivia is the perfect match for her son, and what marriage advice she would give the newly engaged couple. In case you missed it, be sure to check out Episode 19 with Olivia and her mom Susan. Huge congrats to Christian and Olivia and please send all your ideas for Lisa's Mother of the Groom dress and tiara to emailyourmompodcast@gmail.com.

When Ashley and Lisa found out an avid supporter of Your Mom™ listens to the show while falling asleep, they felt inspired to dedicate a full episode to helping people go to bed. Come for their sweet soulful lullabies and stay for the Instagram poll result that caused Lisa to soften her hardline stance on golf. You can watch this episode on our YouTube channel and please be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook for bonus content! Thanks as always for listening, we love hearing from you! Please drop us a line and tell us your favorite lullabies and bedtime tips at emailyourmompodcast@gmail.com.

Do yourself a favor and grab a notebook and pen before listening to this episode. ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown host Sam Ponder and her mom, Cindi Steele, deliver invaluable insights on love, regret, honesty, faith, and the power of shared vulnerability between a mother and daughter. Sam reveals some great stories about the humble beginnings of her successful sports broadcasting career, as well as some EPIC anecdotes about her lightning quick courtship and marriage to NFL quarterback Christian Ponder. This show is a must-listen for all aspiring sportscasters. It also offers tangible advice for anyone hoping to have a better adult relationship with their own parent. And all of you looking for true love in your twitter DMs? This is the podcast for you. You can watch this episode on our YouTube channel and please be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook for bonus content every week! Thanks as always for listening, we love hearing from you! Please drop us a line at emailyourmompodcast@gmail.com. And a massive thanks to Sam and Cindi for showing us the beautiful, messy, roundabout, rewarding journey of motherhood.

We've got a special Mom Madness edition of our monthly mailbag episode as Ashley and Lisa answer questions from their children! As expected the kids delivered some thought-provoking queries. Enjoy this WIDE ranging mailbag episode and stay tuned for Christian's poignant question to his mom, which left Lisa reflecting on her parenting style. Thanks so much for listening, you can watch this episode and all our content on our YouTube channel. We absolutely love hearing from our listeners. If you have mailbag questions for next month please drop them in our comments or email us at ashley@yourmom.co. And as always, go hug a mom!

Bernadette Suh has a fascinating story. Born in Jamaica and raised by her grandparents, she didn't meet her own mother until she moved to the U.S. when she was 15 years old. After living with her parents for three years in Boston, Bernadette moved across the country to go to college in Oregon. She started a career in Early Childhood Education, got married, and had two gifted children of her own. Her daughter Ngum Suh, played soccer at Mississippi State and was a member of the Cameroon women's national team. Her son Ndamukong Suh was an All-American defensive lineman at Nebraska. One of the most decorated players in college football history, he was drafted second overall by the Detroit Lions in 2010. Suh has played for five NFL teams, competed in three Super Bowls, and in 13 NFL seasons has never missed a game because of an injury. He is currently with the Philadelphia Eagles. Bernadette opens up about her childhood, how she raised her kids, and what she worried the most about as a mom. She divulges the one thing she wishes she had known before she got divorced, but also details why she is cherishing retirement and this current phase of life on her own. As an Early Childhood Educator for nearly 35 years, she has a unique take on the one thing she believes many parents are getting wrong. -- You can watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel. For more background on Ndamukong Suh's business ventures that are discussed, we encourage you to listen to this interview with Bloomberg Sports. You can learn more about the amazing work Bernadette is doing with PFPMA by visiting their website, https://www.pfpma.org/ Thanks for listening and please go hug a mom today!

Former Bishop Gorman star and UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson rewrote the record books during his college career with the Bruins. But on his way to becoming UCLA's all-time leader in passing yards, total yards, completions, and touchdowns, his mom opens up about how much outside criticism - and blatant racism - her son has endured as a Black quarterback. Melva Thompson-Robinson, DrPH, is a tenured professor and Advisor of Equity, Inclusion, and Justice to the Dean of the UNLV School of Nursing. She joins the show a couple days after watching her son throw the fastest ball in the history of the NFL combine. A mom of three, Melva shares a wealth of advice for parents trying to help their kids navigate the college recruiting process. An active voice on twitter, she talks about dealing with detractors and how she decides when to walk away, and when to swing back at anonymous critis online. Her stories and insights on what it means to be a Black American in 2023 are essential, and the work she is doing to help promote health equity in communities of color is inspirational. Our deep thanks to Melva for joining Your Mom, to BodyArmor for their continued support of the show, and to you, our fabulous and beautiful listeners!