Podcasts about mommy juice

Tribe Sober Activist Jen came to our workshop 8 years ago and has been thriving in her alcohol free life ever since! In this episode:- Jens turning point came on March 14th 2017 – that was the moment when she realised that her life revolved around alcohol She talked of the loneliness and shame of struggling with her drinking as a mom She had tried to made the change alone but kept going back to Day One over and over  Jen explained that attending a Tribe Sober workshop changed everything for her Jen listed her Benefits of Sobriety:- Gaining mental clarity and regaining control over life. Experiencing life in a deeper, more meaningful way. Finding new interests, volunteering, and enjoying family life. I asked Jen how she managed social situations as a non drinker:- She'll always have a drink in her hand and if she's offered some alcohol she'll just say: "I'm fine for now." We agreed on the power of confidence and body language when responding to pressure to drink We discussed the normalisation of alcohol including the:- powerful influence of advertising and the media in shaping our drinking habits. the danger of the “Mommy Juice” culture and how its made alcohol into an essential parenting aid Jen is a bit of an Activist when it comes to… Calling out misleading media messages promoting alcohol. Together we've written letters to women's magazines challenging their alcohol-friendly narratives. Jen left us with 5 great Tips for Those Starting out on this life changing journey Be kind to yourself—focus on one day at a time. Push through those cravings and difficult emotions. – get comfortable with being uncomfortable Set yourself an initial goal – for her reaching 100 days alcohol-free was a game-changer Join Tribe Sober to connect with others on the same path Read quit-lit books that resonate with you (e.g., Holly Whitaker Quit Like a Woman and , Catherine Gray who wrote the Unexpected Joy of Being Sober). More Info We're including a free Masterclass, Membership and Coaching session to the next few people who book into the Tribe Sober Retreat in Bali in October Talking of payment we have a 3-part payment plan – first payment reserves your spot then second and third payments are later in the year. Check out the Bali Retreat info via this link and then email me on janet@tribesober.com and we'll get you started on this life changing journey Episode Sponsor This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up today Read more about our program and subscribe HERE Help us to Spread the Word! We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help.  Please subscribe and share. If you enjoyed the podcast, then please leave us a 5-star review on Apple podcasts. Take a screenshot of your review, and DM it to Tribe Sober's Instagram page – see PS below for instructions. We'll send you something special to say thank you! We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning. You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. You can join our private Facebook group HERE. PS: How to Leave a Rating/Review in Apple Podcasts (on an iOS Device) Open the Podcasts app. EASY. Choose “Search” from the bottom row of icons and enter the name of the show (e.g. Recover Like a Mother) into the search field. Select the show under Shows (not under Episodes). Scroll down past the first few episodes until you see Ratings & Reviews. Click Write a Review underneath the displayed reviews from other listeners. You'll then have the option to rate the show on a 5-star scale and write a review (you can rate without writing too but it's always good to read your experience).  

Inflation's silent impact on American family businesses... GUEST Salena Zito ... author of “The Great Revolt: Inside the Populist Coalition Reshaping American Politics” ... Selena is a writer for The Washington Examiner and the NY Post; she previously wrote for The Atlantic & the Pgh Tribune Review, and now is a contributor to the Post-Gazette. Family Guidance ... GUEST Allyson Sveda ... Executive Director, Family Guidance. The Secret Sin of ‘Mommy Juice' Guest: Ericka Andersen is a freelance writer living in Indianapolis. She is the author of Leaving Cloud 9 and Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation's silent impact on American family businesses... GUEST Salena Zito ... author of “The Great Revolt: Inside the Populist Coalition Reshaping American Politics” ... Selena is a writer for The Washington Examiner and the NY Post; she previously wrote for The Atlantic & the Pgh Tribune Review, and now is a contributor to the Post-Gazette. Family Guidance ... GUEST Allyson Sveda ... Executive Director, Family Guidance. The Secret Sin of ‘Mommy Juice' Guest: Ericka Andersen is a freelance writer living in Indianapolis. She is the author of Leaving Cloud 9 and Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this latest Favored or Forsaken episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are discussing hidden alcoholism in the Church, controversy over where single people should sit during a church service, and the movie Unsung Hero. You'll also hear our recent favored recommendations! Should you brave the theaters to see the latest Christian flick, and is it ever appropriate to dox someone on the internet? You'll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Mommy Juice: Read The Secret Sin of Mommy Juice Unsung Hero: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes Relevant Past Episodes: Mini-Sacred Cinema: Journey to Bethlehem | 2024 Prophecies There's even more on Patreon! Listen to us discuss The United Methodist General Conference, John MacArthur, and Student Protests  FAVOREDS Evan - Message Songs from The Porter's Gate  Jamie - As Long As You Need: Permission to Grieve by J.S. Park | Say Good: Speaking Across Hot Topics, Complex Relationships, and Tense Situations by Ashlee Eiland Erin - How Christian Rock Fed the Culture Wars Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are diving into Mommy Juice (aka wine) culture; from knowing when you are taking it too far to ways you can put yourself in check to defining what a healthy relationship with alcohol for YOU is. Joining me for this conversation is my friend, Michelle Smith. Her story is POWERFUL, and I know you will feel loved (not ashamed) as you listen to her share. Mama's, I see you. You are doing better than you think.  Michelle Smith is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the founder of Recovery is the New Black, a digital community for women living or exploring an alcohol-free life. Michelle struggled for years with alcohol addiction that looked like “overdoing it.” In reality, she was drinking to escape the stresses of life---and the “mommy juice” drinking culture was helping her self-destruct. Since getting sober in 2016, she integrates both her personal experience in recovery and professional experience as a mental health and addiction advocate toward normalizing sobriety in our boozy culture.    In this episode Allie + Michelle discuss:  ⚾ Plastic vs fragile balls that moms juggle and how to decide what to hold onto and what to let go of

In honor of “Dry January”, this week we are chatting: booze, addictions, sobriety, and everything in between, with Michelle Smith: bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the founder of Recovery is the New Black, a digital community for women living or exploring an alcohol-free life.A mental health and addiction advocate, Michelle gives tips, and lends expertise toward normalizing sobriety in our boozy "Mommy Juice" culture.LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF: You or a loved one struggles with addiction or staying sober.You can't imagine life without your evening cocktail.You have decided that you no longer want to rely on anything external to numb the sharp edges in your life.For more information about Michelle and her offerings, please visit https://recoveryisthenewblack.com/ or follow her on IG @recoveryisthenewblack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"MOMMY NEEDS WINE!", "Mommy Juice", "It Takes a Village, and a Vineyard", "Time to Wine Down". The amount of t-shirts, mugs, wine glasses, and other memorabilia may seem clever and cute at first. But is it? Normally I'm not a party pooper and I'm far from a "Karen", but lately this movement of mommies coping with booze is really affecting me. You probably listened to my solo episode surrounding this topic (check out EP24 if you missed it!), but today I have an expert, a friend, and someone who has actually experienced the slippery and dangerous slope of alcohol and motherhood. In today's episode we chat with Shelley DeJongh (Licensed Professional Counselor with SO many credentials!) about why drinking to cope is normalized, the stress that mothers are under, and the lack of coping skill knowledge we have. She touches on the definition of a "Wine Mom" (yes it's actually a "thing" and The Atlantic has an actual article on it https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/05/wine-moms-explained/612001/ ), how we know if we have entered the danger zone with drinking, how to adjust to changes in your drinking without feeling you've lost your identity, along with so many more ways we can learn about our drinking patterns and if we need to make changes. I did. The goal here is not to condemn anyone for drinking. We are simply here sharing stories, experiences and tools that helped us both have a healthier relationship with alcohol. This is a no judgement zone - EVER! We also hear Shelley's story behind her choice for her 7 years of sobriety. Trust me, you'll want to listen to this. She is one of the warmest humans you'll meet, someone that doesn't judge but still feels a passion to share her story in case you need it. Sometimes all it takes is knowing someone out there is by your side. At times we aren't in tune with our own mental health (we are consumed with so much!) and how we are traveling through our lives... until we hear a story and connect with it. I know I wouldn't be in tune with how my body was handling alcohol and the potential path I was traveling without Shelley and Kelley (see below for Kelley's info). Thank you for listening, sharing with someone you love and care about, talking about this with your closest friends, and supporting this podcast. Sending so much love to you all and know you're never alone. Mom Card Drawing of the Week: "You are loved. You are important. And you matter." - Christie Joyner Get to know Shelley more (and ask her how her Emotion Code Healing coaching is going!): Shelley's Favorites & Reccos: "Healing the Shame That Binds You" by John Bradshaw, "My Self" by Kelley Kitley (who I LOVE!) @kelleykitley. Both books can be found on Amazon. Shelley's Instagram: @transformingchronically Shelley's Website: www.shelleyramseydejongh.com

Does the alcohol industry prey on overstressed moms? Karolina has an in-depth conversation with Christy Osborn, a fellow This Naked Mind Coach and business coaching client, to unpack mommy juice culture and the trend of pushing alcohol on moms under the guise of connecting, coping, and treating themselves. Alcohol-free since 2020, Christy's drinking really picked up when she became a mom in 2010. She used it for solace and “me-time”, but of course, it didn't work. From the dangers of this message to ways of freeing yourself from this cultural trend, feel empowered in breaking the mold and choosing a better way. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Learn more about Christy and her coaching business through her website and by following her on Instagram. If you're a new alcohol-free or sober coach, learn how to market yourself effectively, build systems to attract potential leads, grow on social media, and break past mindset blocks with Karolina's Business Coaching. Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.  Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

This Mother's Day episode is a discussion with @recoveryisthenewblack founder Michelle Smith. She is so many things, but most importantly a Mother. Cait and Michelle discuss the toxic drinking habits encouraged as a coping mechanism for motherhood. Want to browse the 300 n/a options from Better Rhodes mentioned in this episode? Shop HERE and use code CLEARHEADED for 10% off your order! **Reminder: Cait's favorite is the Sober Curious Collection! Tap HERE to browse the packages.** Looking for a fabulous N/A Spirit great for any occasion? Try Cait's go-to at drinkfreespirits.com or search "Free Spirits" on BetterRhodes.com use code CLEARHEADED20 for 20% off your first purchase on the Free Spirits site! *one time use per person *

Director Talia Osteen (The Shabbos Goy) hangs with Betsy and Jessica Elaina Eason to talk about sledding accidents, cancelling Christmas, and acrobatic toddlers covered in sh*t. Talia's feature film, “Sex APPeal,” streaming now on Hulu!

Elizabeth spends some time reflecting on her relationship with booze this episode and how it's changed since back in the day when she was relying on Mommy Juice to get her through life. She vents a bit about the intense marketing of booze to women and the story we're fed that it's unquestionably fun and relaxing. If this strikes a little chord with you, she includes a couple books (of course) that you may want to check out and see if maybe, just maybe, it's time to reevaluate your relationship here. Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a World Obsessed with Alcohol by Holly WhitakerTempest – Holly's online sobriety communityWe Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life by Laura McKowenAlcoholic Anonymous (hey, it works for a lot of people)Women and Alcohol – what the scientists sayRadiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity Coach 

Mommy wine culture has reached a fever pitch during this pandemic. Moms are drinking more and more, and it's starting to hurt their lives. Kristin had no idea how bad it was until her friend confided in her. So she did some research and found an article that has advice for moms going through this.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-bert-show.

They Whine, I Wine. It's Wine O'Clock. Mommy's Sippy Cup. You've probably seen the memes, merchandising, and movies associated with what's now known as the "mommy wine culture." Samantha Perkins, author of Alive AF, One Anxious Mom's Journey to Becoming Alcohol Free, gets honest and real about her nightly chardonnays while parenting her two children under 5. This is a brave conversation we shouldn't shy away from. https://www.amazon.com/Alive-AF-Anxious-Journey-Becoming-ebook/dp/B08RF1LSMP https://www.amazon.com/We-Are-Luckiest-Surprising-Magic/dp/160868654X

Mommy Wine Culture is E V E R Y W H E R E. Between wine glasses labeled "Mommy Juice," or "Because Kids;" shirts that glamorize alcohol consumption with catchy lines like Wine-O-Clock or Wine-O-Saur, and seemingly harmless Happy-Hours where we gather with girlfriends over a cocktail, it's no wonder that more women than ever are drinking more than ever. This guest interview with Camille Kinzler from https://www.instagram.com/thinkbeyondthedrink (@thinkbeyondthedrink) is such an absolute blessing. Whether or not you are sober curious, this episode is so important to explore how ANYONE can create a life they don't feel the need to numb. Tune in as we explore... The truth about why booze feels so dang good Why you don't have to be a textbook "alcoholic" to get curious about your relationship to alcohol The brain-based reason that we reach for wine at the end of a stressful day How big, rich alcohol companies are using their money to mess with you How, even if you don't want to give up alcohol, you can develop a healthy relationship with it and create a life you don't feel the need to numb If you are sober curious then please reach out to me on Instagram @thestepqueen. Please note that I do not offer medical advice, and if you or a loved one has a relationship with alcohol that is putting someone at risk, there is help available. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Regular social drinking has become so normalized that many people find it more unusual when someone chooses not to drink outside of health or religious reasons. Maybe you've had a few too many hangovers lately and are fed up with the morning fuzziness and vague headache that follow your nightly glass or two of wine? Maybe you are beginning to question if or how alcohol should have a place in your life anymore?In this week's episode, Brandi and Tina are joined by special co-host Chris Fuste as we discuss our take on the book "Quit Like a Woman " by Holly WhitakerWe discuss the impact alcohol has had on our culture, and it's particular impact on women. We discuss how the industry (patriarchy) has lead us to believe that regular, and frequent, consumption of  "Mommy Juice" is not only OK, but encouraged.  Brandi and Tina discuss the role alcohol has played out in their lives as Chris shares her journey from being labeled "addict" and attending AA for years, to testing the waters with wine, to how she determined that alcohol really had no place in her life at all.  No matter your take, the book is worth a read, and this podcast worth a listen, to educate yourself and make the decision that is best for you. References:Quite Like a Woman - Holly WhitakerThe Easy Way for Women to Stop Drinking - Alan CarrThe Naked Mind - Annie GraceListen to Coaching & Cocktails podcast anywhere you stream your favorites: Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, iTunes, and more.Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachingncocktails/Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170062690920751/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingncocktailspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/coachncocktailsWeb: https://www.centerstageathleticscoaching.com/coaching-cocktails-podcast/Email: coachingncocktails@gmail.com

Megan, Michelle, and special guest Sarah get real about alcohol use disorder, dry January, wine mom culture, addiction, and radical transparency. (**Trigger Warning - alcoholism and addiction**)

Resources Alcohol Consumption Guidelines Healthline: The rise of "Mommy Juice" and its effects on children Be There in Five Podcast reviewing "Mommy Juice" culture  

Adira, Get In the Mommy Juice: DIS S3E3&4, “People of Earth” & “Forget Me Not” by Ezri xB & Sophia

This is an important episode. In this conversation with Emily Lynn Paulson and Celeste Yvonne, we’re discussing the prevalence of the “mommy juice” culture, the jokes, memes, and idea that parenthood requires drinking for survival. Both openly sober for years, Emily and Celeste created the Sober Mom Squad, a community created during the COVID-19 pandemic that hosts weekly free virtual meetings to discuss motherhood and our transitions to new family dynamics and homeschooling. In the episode, Emily and Celeste share their (very different) personal stories, and offer tips and thoughts on coping through a pandemic and during the holiday season without using alcohol. Please note: I am not sober. I drink alcohol. But I have also become concerned with the motherhood culture that pushes drinking as a means to deal with anything hard. I originally recorded this episode as a BONUS, but decided it was such an important topic that I wanted it to land in as many ears as possible. What I’m hoping you’ll hear in this conversation with Emily and Yvonne is just an invitation to think about alcohol differently. Full show notes here. Find out more about Sober Mom Squad. Follow @SoberMomSquad Find out more about Emily Lynn Paulson Follow @highlightrealrecovery Find out more about Celeste Yvonne Follow @theultimatemomchallenge   SPONSORS SKILLSHARE. Go to Skillshare.com/LAURA to get two months of premium membership free RAYCON. Go to Raycon.com/YOU for up to 20% off   * Follow @10ThingsToTellYou on IG Follow @10ThingsToTellYou on FB Sign Up for Episode Emails Join the Connection Group  

If you're a woman who's trying to quit drinking it's normal to look around and suddenly realize that booze is all around you.    There's Rosé All Day, Hot Yoga and Happy Hour,  beer at the finish line of the 10K and “Mommy Juice” at playdates with the kids.   You look up from your wine glass to see that everyone around you is drinking, all the time.    We live in a culture that tells women that drinking is their treat for getting through the day. It's our reward for working so hard and taking care of our kids.    We're told alcohol is what we should consume to be ‘cool' and ‘relaxed' and ‘fun'.  We're taught that drinking will make us less frustrated, less angry, less tired, less bored with the monotony of adulting.    And then we blame ourselves for not being able to ‘moderate' or ‘cut back' or ‘drink less' of an addictive substance.   In today's episode I have a long conversation with a friend and one of my favorite authors, Kristi Coulter, about Working, Drinking and Being a “First World Woman”.    Kristi spent 12 years as an executive at Amazon.com, and for many years working and drinking went hand-in-hand as a successful working woman.    Then Kristi quit drinking and took an insightful, funny, feminist look around her and wrote about what she observed.    Her incredibly popular essay on her experiences in early sobriety, Enjoli, went viral with 700,000 downloads. It struck a nerve with both women (and men) as she talked about dog paddling through the world newly sober.    Kristi's book, the 2018 memoir-in-essays Nothing Good Can Come from This, goes even further into life as a modern woman in a drinking world and what happens when you decide to put down your wine glass.     Kristi and I talk about: Why women drink as a signifier for free time and self care and conversations - the luxuries we can't afford. The myth of meritocracy at male dominated workplaces, and how it gaslights women into thinking it's their fault for failing to achieve what their male coworkers do - in a system that's stacked against them.  Why moderation sucks and why it's just so much easier to not drink.  Why most women make the mistake of waiting to “want” to stop drinking and how that's a recipe for staying stuck in the drinking cycle.  How stopping drinking is a superpower that allows women to ask for what they deserve and say what they mean.  Why drinking is not serving you if you're wanting to advance your career   About Kristi Coulter Kristi Coulter is the author of the 2018 memoir-in-essays Nothing Good Can Come from This, a writer who is currently working on her next memoir - Exit Interview - about gender, ambition, and her twelve-year stint as an executive at Amazon, and a former drinker. Four years ago (in 2016) Kristi published an article on Medium that went viral and changed the course of her life. "Enjoli" is an essay about what happened after Kristi decided to stop drinking and realized that all the women around her were tanked. It hit a nerve among women (and men) around the world and has now been downloaded over 700,000 times. Kristi's work has appeared in The Paris Review, New York Magazine/The Cut, Elle, Amazon Original Stories, Glamour, Vox, and elsewhere.   Shownotes: www.hellosomedaycoaching.com/18 Grab your  Free Sober Girls Guide To Quitting Drinking   Links and Resources mentioned in this episode Nothing Good Can Come From This by Kristi Coulter: https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Good-Can-Come-This/dp/0374286205 Enjoli essay on Medium:https://humanparts.medium.com/https-medium-com-kristicoulter-the-24-hour-woman-3425ca5be19f The Otter Of Sobriety Essay (Want Not): https://medium.com/@kristicoulter/the-otter-of-sobriety-f7065c29b764#.x6a24bxbx Since Right Now Podcast Interview with Kristi Coulter: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/klen-sobr/since-right-now/e/1617-kristi-coulter-offdry-44143811 Belle Robertson Tired of Thinking About Drinking (Book) Belle Robertson Tired of Thinking About Drinking (Website)   Connect with Kristi Coulter Website: http://www.kristicoulter.com Off-Dry Blog: https://offdry.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristicoulter Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kristicccoulter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KristiCCoulter   Connect with Casey McGuire Davidson   www.hellosomedaycoaching.com Casey @ Hello Someday Coaching (@caseymdavidson) Listen to more podcast episodes to drink less + live more.  

Megan and Brooks discuss the future of podcasts, brain beams (trademark pending). We also discuss transavatars - when you are one sex but your avatar is another. Happy drinking and Megan's mommy juice also comes up in conversation. GIVE US MONEY! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sisbroshow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sisbroshow/support

Are we being taught that we need to drink in order to cope with motherhood?  Today, Nikki talks with Emily Paulson, a mother of 5, author, entrepreneur, and certified recovery coach. They discuss this culture of "mommy should get drunk" that we are in the midst of and how it could be impacting us and our children.  In this episode, we cover: * Emily's experience with hitting rock bottom and becoming sober * Whether or not Nikki drinks and what she has observed about messages we are given about alcohol * How alcohol companies target moms * What our kids could be learning from our drinking habits * What alcohol memes are doing to our motherhood culture * One small thing that can make a big impact in supporting our sober friends and family (or those who are trying to get sober) * This is not about shaming and prohibition, but about awareness  Don't forget to subscribe to Busy as a Mother!  BUSY AS A MOTHER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nikkiclosser/ BUSY AS A MOTHER WEBSITE: https://busyasamotherpodcast.com  EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://nikkiclosser.com/mommyjuice

How do we market alcohol?! How have we seen it be marketed, what are we thinking about, what are we buying when we buy alcohol? Join Caitlin and Tash (and Ryan!) as they delve into the wild world of alcohol advertising. *References coming soon!* SUPPORT US ON PATREON:

Mailbag episode! But first, Edan shares some more news about her pelvic floor, and Amelia discusses a phone call with Patagonia about their on-site childcare. This week, instead of a guest, we play Labia Hotline calls and read your emails, covering subjects ranging from childbirth to grocery shopping to school choice. LINKS to things we mention

Do you wonder if you drink too much? Has your intake of “Mommy Juice” been a little excessive? Or do you suspect that some behavior in your life is out of balance? Do you struggle with self-sabotaging behaviors? Do you want more “moderation” in your life with wine, food, shopping, or some other area? This podcast will show you the way to moderation and living a more fulfilling life! Listen and gain understanding regarding the addictive process. You will find out how you can overcome excess, and walk in more moderation using faith-plus-therapy methods! Self-control and alignment with God will feel soooo good! Free Resources and Offerings: HeartsReturningHome. com DrBarbaraMeditation. com drbarbaralowe.com/motherhood

Episode 50! The lost-but-not-really-lost episode of Buzzkill Pod! I reflect on this new episode and the NEW podcast that is to come. And as for the topic...ouch! I take on the juggernaut of Mommy Juice or the whole "Mommy Needs Wine" culture that seems to be pervasive on social media and beyond. Is it healthy? Or is it dangerous?

Inspired by our IRL time together, we dig into sleepover dinner ideas and ways to make cooking for a gaggle of kids easier. We also touch on “Mommy Juice” culture, because we get it. Wine to relax: who doesn't want that? Well, lots of people, including sober parents. So is the whole “Mommy Juice” trope problematic, or are we taking things too seriously? This time, we have a strong opinion. #SorryNotSorry

Vox Lux or Vox Sucks? In Cinema Girls we breakdown the new film by Brady Corbet. Or is it by Sia? Is the film about Sia? This is officially one of Lily’s favourite films ever, and the Cinema Girls have a lot to say about it. What does it take to be Natalie Portman? And, also, is Jack Sia? The resemblance is uncanny. The CGs also eat chips during this episode and drink Mommy Juice - which is Lily talk for Red Bull. Special Thanks as always to Gussy for their track Mornings to open up the episode xxx

That's it: we're getting our tubes tied. Pour yourself a travel mug full of Mommy Juice (aka TCM-themed wine) and get ready to distrust every child you've ever met! This week Amie and Tami scare the ham out of each other by reading a listicle of the scariest things ever caught by baby monitors! Hear about a phantom bear, see a stringy-haired demon woman LURKING, and go over to the instagram to see a video of a baby being straight up possessed by a flippin evil spirit! Oh god, get mommy her sippy, baby; this playdate just got REAL. . Theme Music: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ . Artwork: Laura de Mooij www.instagram.com/disneybabydoll/

On tonight's show we talk to David Coffman and Deepak Jaya Krishnan about their new app to help seniors live safely. As well, we talk about Movember, and how it's evolved from just a campaign about prostate cancer awareness, and now encompasses male mental health problems. Finally - "Mommy Juice" - it sounds bad, but it's not what you might be thinking, find out what it is!

Has drinking in motherhood become its own culture? In the first episode of Top Knot Squad, Naya, Alexis, and Adriana discuss drinking and motherhood. From perinatal mood disorders and coping to socializing and cultural stigmas - join us as we break down mommy juice culture.  To use Alexis's 'My Village' worksheet go here.  If you think you may be experiencing problems with addiction or need someone to talk to please seek help.   

This week Steph and Abby discuss a Medium post that's been floating around for a while about a woman writing about her summer of sobriety and being a woman in a drunk world. Abby wants to chat about the parent angle to this story --- being a mom or dad in an alcohol-fueled world. Do we "need" to drink to make our lives better as parents? Are we trying to fit into some sort of cultural model of parenthood (moms drink wine, dads drink beer) or do some of us just want a drink? Is that OK? You tell us - handsoffparents@gmail.com

Alie has spent the last 13 years sober. She realized in her mid-twenties that she was powerless to alcohol, and decided to stop drinking completely in order to have a fulfilling life. She got married sober and her children have never seen her drink. In this episode, Alie and I talk about finding sobriety early in life, and how grateful we are that we quit drinking before children. We also talk about how hard it is to "come clean" to new mom friends about our sobriety, and navigating in a culture that suggests that "Mommy Juice" is the norm.

In the second "letters" episode, Laura and Holly answer a question from a reader who's concerned about her drinking as a mother. Music by Radiation City.

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