92 episodes
Betches Moms Betches
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- Kids & Family
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4.2 • 28 Ratings
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They’re expensive, sometimes annoying and the best thing that’s ever happened to us. But there’s so much more to being a mom that no one really talks about. Betches Moms is a podcast that deals with all the real sh*t that happens - like what to do when your toddler figures out TikTok, the fact that the baby’s not the only one who has to wear a diaper after birth, or your mother-in-law constantly criticizing you for eating carbs or drinking coffee. Relax, it’s decaf. Hosts Aleen Dreksler and Brittany Levine share stories and insights, interview guests, and have honest conversations about what it’s really like being, and becoming, a mom. They may not be experts (that’s what the expert guests are for) but they have plenty of opinions and life experience to share. Each week they answer questions about the sides of pregnancy and motherhood that everyone experiences, but you rarely hear about. You know, the moments in between those perfect looking Insta posts. So get ready to lock yourself in the bathroom (or wherever else you hide from your kids) and listen to this podcast. Because you’ll literally never be alone again.
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Childproof Sneak Peak (Are Routines For Me Or My Kids?)
If you're a fan of Betches Moms, we have an exciting announcement: Childproof from Betches Media is available now! Together, hosts Gwenna Laithland and Tori Phantom attempt to figure out the dos, don’ts, and f*ck its of modern parenthood. Check out this sneak peak of the first episode of the podcast, and be sure to come back every Wednesday to hear new episodes.
You can download the rest of this episode by searching Childproof wherever you're listening, or follow this link: https://betches.co/momsxchildproof
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Is The Division Of Parenting Labor Destined To Be Unequal?
Jordana Abraham and Dr. Naomi Bernstein are back for another special crossover episode of Betches Moms and the Oversharing podcast. This week they’re talking about parents who struggle to split the “mental load” equally and what to do when there’s an imbalance. They share examples of splitting duties with your partner, as well as examples of the unseen emotional weight that one parent often takes on. Plus, they offer some practical tips for finding balance in the division of labor and sharing the mental load. Finally, they read a listener-submitted No Mom Guilt all about taking a moment away from your kids to look out for yourself. Are children better off if they learn to spend time away from their parents?
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How Unhealthy Is Social Media For Kids?
In this special crossover episode with Betches Moms and Oversharing, hosts Jordana Abraham and Dr Naomi Bernstein talk all about parenthood, changing social dynamics, and how long we should wait before exposing kids to social media. From TikTok to Instagram (and everything in between) Naomi shares her experience with setting boundaries, and they explore whether or not it’s a losing battle for parents. They also talk about how things have changed since this generation of parents were kids, and what the equivalent of social media used to be. Finally, they read a listener’s No Mom Guilt email all about putting your kids in organized sports. Are we living vicariously through our kids, or just trying to give them a chance to have the same experiences we had?
Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Boston Children's Hospital. Learn more at bostonchildrens.org/get-answers
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I’m Not Like A Regular Mom, I’m A Cool Mom
This week, Aleen and Brittany have a very special final episode planned. They collected clips from previous episodes that best summarized their biggest mom milestones. They react, reflect and give new and future moms the advice they wish someone would have given them. If you were to give your past self advice, what would it be? To end the show, they read one last “No Mom Guilt” where a new mom was inspired by past No Mom Guilts to take her first vacation away with her friends and had a wonderful time.
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Trust Your Mom Senses
This week Brittany and Aleen share an update about the Betches Moms podcast. Coming back from Labor Day Weekend, Brittany shares how she solo mom’d it for four days and how back to school season is right around the corner - or for a lot of you already here. Then, they read an “Dear Betches Moms” about how a new mom is trying to avoid confrontation with the daycare overfeeding her baby. They end with a “Am I A Mom-ster” where a listener needs to know if she can be upset for people commenting on her baby’s weight.
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Parenting Your Parents
This week Brittany starts us off by sharing her run in with a rude server and Aleen proudly recalls how chill she was during Mila’s first birthday party - we love chill vibes Aleen. Birthday parties and family gatherings spark an impromptu conversation about divorce, how it has affected them personally and how it can affect children. Next, they jump into a speed round of listener questions and end with an email from a listener who recently found out she is pregnant and is asking for advice to navigate that first trimester stress.
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Customer Reviews
Great content, awkward pre-recording integration
Love the content and I know from other Betches podcasts they will have some awesome guests with great insight! The hosts are lovely and funny and relatable.
There are a few things that I do find a little off putting. I find the voiceover person talks sooooo slowly and seems almost bored with what she’s saying. There is also so much pre-recorded content that sometimes information gets repeated three or four times (between pre-recorded and live), especially with the ads. The way the ads are integrated is very distracting and not very easy to skip through (there are frequent, shorter ads all throughout the episode). I think it could be edited in a way that makes it a little bit more seamless.
At this point it isn’t bad enough to deter me from listening, but it does make it a little more “involved” then just popping on my headphones and listening straight through.
So relatable
I’m a first time mom of a six-month old and just started listening to this podcast. I love how honest and upfront Aleen & Brittany are about their experiences as mothers. The episodes with The Bird’s Papaya and The Formula Mom were highlights for me. I’m so grateful for podcasts like this one during a pandemic where it’s harder to connect with other moms. Keep up the great work and sending you a big thank you from Ontario, Canada!
Great Listen
I love listening to Betches Moms. They are relatable and have great information. I have two kids (5 years old and 18 months) I am only at the beginning but hoping there is more information for older kids too!! It’s been fun following their pregnancy journey and I am looking forward to hearing from them once they have their new babies!!
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