The Mom Flow with Erin Sousa

Erin Sousa
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Welcome to The Mom Flow Podcast. I’m Erin - your mom bestie who really gets it. Over the last decade, I’ve grown my marketing business, become an “accidental influencer”, gotten married, travelled the world, gone through IVF, had a baby, been the breadwinner, and lost my mom. Life is A LOT, and that’s what I’m here to chat about. We’ll talk about the things that don’t always make it to the group chat, but the things you say in your voice notes to your bestie. Identity shifts, ambition, grief, relationships, hormones, pop culture, mess ups, and everything in between. Expect solo deep dives and interesting guests who speak to your curiosities or ambitions. Think of this like a voice note from, yes, that mom bestie you can hang with. Honest, unfiltered, and here to remind you that you’re not the only one navigating all of it at once. No pressure to have it all figured out. No pretending everything feels easy. Just real conversations - from someone who’s in it too. Follow Erin @erincsousa

Episodes

  1. My Current Routine, Rants + Real Thoughts

    6D AGO

    My Current Routine, Rants + Real Thoughts

    This episode is a bit of everything, and honestly, my favourite kind to record. We are jamming a lot into 27 minutes! We’re getting into the things that have been on my mind lately, from bigger conversations around women, money, and success… to the most random (but very real) petty annoyances that I cannot stop thinking about. Because both can exist at the same time. In this episode, we get into: – Why women still feel like they need to shrink their success, and why that needs to stop – The conversation around making money (inspired by Emma Grede’s Start With Yourself) – What it actually means to be the breadwinner, and why we shouldn’t whisper it – The subtle ways women judge other women for success (and how damaging that is) And then… we pivot! – The things that irrationally annoy me but also… feel valid – A peek into my current beauty routine + “maintenance” schedule – Why being “high maintenance to be low maintenance” is actually the goal Plus: – The small, solo rituals that are bringing me back to myself lately – Why “dating yourself” might be the most underrated power move – The little moments that are quietly making life feel better again This one feels like a voice note from your bestie - part rant, part reflection, part “wait… same.” If you’ve ever felt like you’re navigating ambition, motherhood, identity, and also getting irrationally annoyed by modern life… you’re in the right place. Don’t forget to like, comment and leave a review. Follow me on Instagram @erincsousa and subscribe to my Substack See you next week! xx, Erin

    28 min
  2. Being a Three-Hour Mom, What About Me-ism + Mormon Wives OC Realness

    APR 27

    Being a Three-Hour Mom, What About Me-ism + Mormon Wives OC Realness

    In this episode, we're digging into a big cultural conversation about trade-offs, ambition and motherhood. I’m unpacking the conversations that have been blowing up online - starting with Emma Grede’s “3-hour mom” comment and the very strong reactions that followed. We’re getting into: - The reality of trade-offs (and why we resist them) – The “what about me?” culture and how it’s showing up everywhere – Why discernment matters more than ever right now – Why we need to stop tearing down women who tell the truth about ambition I also share a perspective I haven’t seen talked about yet - what Emma Grede’s decision to not put herself on her book cover signals, and how that contrasts with the way we often see visibility, validation, and self-promotion play out (yes… I’m talking about Dorit from RHOBH). Plus, we get into: – My thoughts on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives OC (and the bigger conversation around representation + influencer culture and which of them I have followed for agessss) – A few current recommendations - from small upgrades that change your day-to-day to creating space when you need it most like my Hatch. This one is part reflection, part cultural commentary, and part “things I’ve been wanting to say out loud.” If you’ve ever felt triggered, conflicted, or unsure where you stand in conversations around ambition and motherhood… this will make you think. Send it to a woman who’s ready for the real conversation. Don’t forget to like, comment and leave a review. Follow me on Instagram @erincsousa and subscribe to my Substack See you next week! xx, Erin

    30 min
  3. Palm Springs Travel Guide, Summer Planning + The Book Everyone’s Talking About

    APR 20

    Palm Springs Travel Guide, Summer Planning + The Book Everyone’s Talking About

    In this episode, I’m taking you inside our Palm Springs trip - how I made it happen (the juggle is real!), the booking strategies I swear by to get great rates (my hotel hack will seriously surprise you!), and the little things that made it feel so good once we were there. We’re talking slow mornings, pool time, and the kind of reading that you can’t put down (yes, I’m sharing my thoughts on Strangers by Belle Burden - the book everyone is talking about right now). I’m also sharing a few current favourites - from Lola’s new vitamins to the creator I keep coming back to when I want something easy and comforting - plus the small things that are making life feel a little more enjoyable lately. And because I know how chaotic this season can feel, I’m giving you access to my FREE Summer Calendar Template - the exact system I use to map out camps, travel, and everything in between. You're going to be so organized! It’s honest, a little all over the place in the best way, and feels like a real catch-up - let's hang out for a bit! Recommendations: Hiya Vitamins (50% off first order!) Strangers by Belle Burden Hannah Eyerman (comfort creator) Free Summer Calendar Template! Don’t forget to like, comment and leave a review. Follow me on Instagram @erincsousa and subscribe to my Substack See you next week! xx, Erin

    33 min
  4. Petty Rants, Postpartum Pressure + Reality TV Takes

    APR 13

    Petty Rants, Postpartum Pressure + Reality TV Takes

    The Mom Flow Podcast — Episode 4 In this episode, I’m kicking off a new segment I’m calling Petty Rants™️ - because we all have those small, slightly irrational things that just… get under our skin. I’m sharing mine (and yes, Coachella content is on the list). Then we get into a very real conversation around The Valley - specifically Kristen and Luke’s postpartum dynamic, and my honest take on the pressure, expectations, and what’s actually fair during that phase. And of course, some recos and catch-up along the way - the kind of conversation that feels like a voice note from your mom bestie. Recommendations: The Sephora Spring Sale - my curated edit to shop when you use code SPRINGSALE for 20% of ROUGE (now) and 15% off VIB (starting April 14). Don’t forget to like, comment and leave a review. Follow Erin on Instagram @erincsousa See you next week! xx, Erin

    25 min
  5. Navigating Hard Friendship Convos + Parenting Hot Takes

    APR 6

    Navigating Hard Friendship Convos + Parenting Hot Takes

    In this episode of The Mom Flow Podcast, I’m sharing a mix of life lately, real talk, and a few things I’ve been loving - starting with some recent recommendations and podcast listens that are worth adding to your list. From there, we get into a more personal conversation around friendship - including a real-life situation I recently navigated with someone who didn’t show up for me when my mom passed. I’m sharing how that conversation unfolded, what it brought up for me, and how it ultimately strengthened the relationship. We also talk about adult friendships more broadly - what they actually look like, how I show up as a friend, and what I value most in the people I keep close. And to round it out, I’m sharing some parenting hot takes - the things I do with Lola that might not be everyone’s approach (and that’s okay). Consider this your reminder that there’s no one “right” way - just what works for you and your family. As always, this is honest, unfiltered, and feels like a voice note from your mom bestie. Recommendations: Oprah AI Podcast and CBC AI Podcast (required listening!) Microneedling at Surface Skin Lab in Vancouver Megababe Charcoal Underarm Soap I can't live without! Don’t forget to like, comment and leave a review. Follow Erin on Instagram @erincsousa See you next week! xx, Erin

    31 min
  6. Q&A: What My Marriage is Really Like + Should Kids be on Social Media?

    MAR 30

    Q&A: What My Marriage is Really Like + Should Kids be on Social Media?

    This one is a true Q&A - and you guys asked everything. From how to not feel defensive when people make comments, to prioritizing my mental health as a busy mom, to the real conversations around marriage, sharing your kids online, if I grew up with a dad… we’re getting into it and diving into topics I’ve never spoken about before. I also share a bit more about what I’m doing right now with my health (and what working with my Naturopathic Doctor actually looks like), plus a couple of things I’ve been loving lately - including a podcast reco and a cashmere find I’m fully obsessed with. It’s a little bit of everything, very honest, and exactly what it would sound like if we were catching up one-on-one or if my voice note landed in your unread text inbox. Recommendations: The Oprah Podcast - How Mattering to Yourself + Others Can Change Your Life Quince Cashmere Sweater and Quince Cardigan Don’t forget to like, comment and leave a review. Follow Erin on Instagram @erincsousa See you next week! xx, Erin

    32 min
  7. Life Lately: Home Projects, Naturopath, My New Bedtime Routine!

    MAR 22

    Life Lately: Home Projects, Naturopath, My New Bedtime Routine!

    In this first episode of The Mom Flow Podcast, I’m sitting down for a real, unfiltered life lately catch-up. I’m sharing what the past few weeks have actually looked like behind the scenes - from navigating grief after losing my mom, to trying to find my footing again in the day-to-day. We get into the small things that have been helping me move through it all - leaning into creativity through home projects, creating routines that feel comforting, and slowly rebuilding a sense of normalcy in a season that feels anything but. I also open up about where I’m at with my health right now, including starting to explore perimenopause and advocating for better support as women - something I feel so strongly about. This episode really sets the tone for what this podcast is going to be: honest, evolving, a little all over the place at times, and deeply real. Think of it like a voice note from your mom bestie - the kind where you just hit record and say what’s actually on your mind. No pressure to have it all figured out, just figuring it out together.

    24 min
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Welcome to The Mom Flow Podcast. I’m Erin - your mom bestie who really gets it. Over the last decade, I’ve grown my marketing business, become an “accidental influencer”, gotten married, travelled the world, gone through IVF, had a baby, been the breadwinner, and lost my mom. Life is A LOT, and that’s what I’m here to chat about. We’ll talk about the things that don’t always make it to the group chat, but the things you say in your voice notes to your bestie. Identity shifts, ambition, grief, relationships, hormones, pop culture, mess ups, and everything in between. Expect solo deep dives and interesting guests who speak to your curiosities or ambitions. Think of this like a voice note from, yes, that mom bestie you can hang with. Honest, unfiltered, and here to remind you that you’re not the only one navigating all of it at once. No pressure to have it all figured out. No pretending everything feels easy. Just real conversations - from someone who’s in it too. Follow Erin @erincsousa

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