Mama Work It Podcast

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If you're a working mom juggling mom life, work life, fill in the blank life, this podcast is for you. Join host and working mom of four, Marisa Lonic, each week as she provides a mix of tips, motivation, and fun. Alongside variety of incredible guests, Marisa tackles topics like overwhelm, mom guilt, exhaustion, and swaps them out for big dreams, belly laughs, and productivity tips that actually fit into your busy AF mom life. We'll help you slay the day as a working mom, whether that means setting and achieving big goals you have for yourself or just making it through the next few hours of the season you're in. Get ready to be inspired, get ready to laugh, and most of all, get ready to work it with the Mama Work It Podcast.

  1. 1D AGO

    Parenting Through Burnout

    Burnout doesn’t mean you’re failing as a mom — it means you’ve been carrying too much for too long. In this episode of the Mama Work It podcast, I'm talking to the moms who feel emotionally exhausted, overstimulated, and depleted while still trying to show up for their kids, work, and relationships. We break down what parenting burnout really looks like, why so many moms experience it, and — most importantly — what actually helps when you’re running on empty. This conversation goes beyond bubble baths and surface-level self-care to focus on compassionate, realistic strategies for surviving burnout and beginning the path back to steadiness and connection. If you’ve ever thought, “I love my kids, but I feel completely drained,” this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and less alone. In This Episode, We Cover: What parenting burnout is (and what it is not) Why moms are especially vulnerable to burnout Common signs you’re parenting from empty What NOT to do when you’re burned out Practical ways to lower the bar without guilt How to create micro-rest moments in busy days Nervous system regulation tools for overwhelmed moms Parenting with compassion — even when you’re exhausted Why burnout is a season, not your forever Links mentioned in today’s episode and how to stay connected: Mama Work It Podcast episode 209: How to Stop Comparing Your Journey https://www.mamaworkit.com/podcast/episode/7b0debc2/how-to-stop-comparing-your-motherhood-journey Mama Work It Podcast episode 210: Managing Your Hot Mess Hormones with Christine Fitzgerald https://www.mamaworkit.com/podcast/episode/7d0ba47a/managing-your-hot-mess-hormones-with-christine-fitzgerald Mama Work It Podcast episode 202: The Hidden Ways Burnout Hits Working Moms with Dr. Brook Sheehan https://www.mamaworkit.com/podcast/episode/7bf369f0/the-hidden-ways-burnout-hits-working-moms-with-dr-brook-sheehan Instagram: www.instagram.com/letmamaworkit Facebook: www.facebook.com/letmamaworkit Podcast: www.mamaworkit.com/podcast Website: marisalonic.com (become a free VIP subscriber to the weekly newsletter) If this episode resonated, please share it with another mom who may be quietly struggling — and don’t forget to rate and review the podcast. It truly helps this community grow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min

  2. MAR 4

    How to Be a Happier Mom with Tia Graham

    What if happiness wasn’t something you had to earn after everything else got done? In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, we’re joined by Tia Graham, happiness coach and founder of Arrive at Happy, to talk about how working moms can feel happier now—even in the middle of busy schedules, mental load, and constant responsibility. Many moms believe happiness will come later: when work slows down, when the kids are older, or when life feels more manageable. Tia challenges that belief and shares a science-backed, compassionate approach to happiness that doesn’t require more time, energy, or perfection. This conversation explores why so many working moms feel overwhelmed and emotionally drained, how guilt and pressure steal joy, and how happiness can be practiced as a skill through small, realistic shifts. If you’re a mom who loves her life but doesn’t always feel happy in it, this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why happiness isn’t a personality trait—it’s a skill you can build The hidden reasons working moms feel unhappy even when life looks “good” How mental load and guilt impact emotional well-being Simple, science-backed happiness practices for busy moms How to let go of “good mom” pressure and unrealistic expectations Where to start if you feel burned out, stuck, or emotionally flat Key Takeaways You don’t need more time to feel happier Small mindset shifts can create big emotional relief Happiness doesn’t mean constant joy—it means feeling more present and supported A happier mom benefits the entire family Who This Episode Is For ✔️ Working moms feeling overwhelmed or burned out ✔️ Moms who want more joy without toxic positivity ✔️ Women juggling career, family, and mental load ✔️ Moms ready to stop waiting and start feeling better 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe to the Mama Work It Podcast for conversations that support your health, career, and happiness as a working mom. To connect with Tia and listen to her viral TED talk: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiaegraham/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiagraham/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/938052628460419 TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYeHV_nA36c Don’t forget to snag her free gift to Mama Work It listeners: Overcoming Mom Guilt Toolkit: https://pages.thefeelgoodclub.com/guilttoolkit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min
  3. Designing a Boundless Working Mom Life: Travel, Career & Family Balance with Elodie Ferchaud

    FEB 25

    Designing a Boundless Working Mom Life: Travel, Career & Family Balance with Elodie Ferchaud

    What if motherhood didn’t mean shrinking your adventurous, travel dreams—but expanding them? In Episode 213 of the Mama Work It Podcast, we’re joined by Elodie Ferchaud, mom of four, global explorer, and Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer of Boundless Life. After years leading global brands at P&G and L’Oréal, Elodie made the bold decision to step away from traditional corporate life and design a lifestyle rooted in freedom, adventure, and intentional family living. Through Boundless Life, Elodie is helping families around the world rethink how we live, learn, and work—by combining location independence, community, and purpose-driven careers. In this conversation, she shares how motherhood has shaped her leadership, the most challenging parts of raising four kids in another country, and how working moms can begin expanding their world without packing up and moving tomorrow. Elodie helps us live more intentionally and shows us how we can design a life that honors both stability and spontaneity. What We Cover in This Episode Elodie’s journey from global corporate leadership to co-founding Boundless Life How being a mom of four has made her a stronger leader and Head of Revenue Where working moms can start if they crave more freedom, meaning, or possibility Small, practical shifts to expand your world—right now Who This Episode Is For ✔️ Working moms who want more freedom and flexibility ✔️ Mothers navigating career ambition and family life ✔️ Women curious about lifestyle design or nontraditional paths ✔️ Moms who feel a quiet pull toward “something more” 🎧 Listen to Episode 213 of the Mama Work It Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe for weekly conversations about motherhood, leadership, and designing a life that works for you. www.mamaworkit.com  To connect with Elodie or learn more about Boundless Life: https://www.boundless.life/ https://www.instagram.com/boundlesslife/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min
  4. The Superpowers, Struggles, and Surprises of Raising Twins with Estella Burns

    FEB 18

    The Superpowers, Struggles, and Surprises of Raising Twins with Estella Burns

    What’s it really like raising twins? In this episode of The Mama Work It Podcast, we’re diving into the real, raw, and sometimes hilarious world of twin motherhood. Corporate working mom of four, Estella Burns, shares her twin mom journey—from the shock of finding out she was having twins to discovering the ultimate twin-mom superpower. We talk about the most common (and sometimes) annoying comments twin moms hear along with how twin motherhood can be wildly different from parenting a singleton. You’ll also hear practical advice for moms expecting twins or navigating the early days, plus some unforgettable twin mom stories—including secret twin languages, surprising twin connections, and the absolute best part of raising twins. Whether you’re a twin mom, expecting multiples, or just curious about life with two babies at once, this episode is packed with validation, laughs, and real-life wisdom. In this episode, we cover: What it’s like becoming a twin mom The ultimate twin mom superpower Common (and sometimes annoying) comments twin moms hear Twins vs. singletons: what’s really different? Advice for moms expecting twins Twin telepathy, secret languages & funny stories The best part of raising twins 🎧 Tune in for encouragement, humor, and honest conversations about raising twins while navigating motherhood and work.  And don't forget to subscribe to the Mama Work It newsletter so you never miss an update! www.mamaworkit.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min
  5. The Cost of Quiet: How Honest Conversations Create Deeper Love with Colette Fehr

    FEB 11

    The Cost of Quiet: How Honest Conversations Create Deeper Love with Colette Fehr

    What if the biggest threat to your relationship isn’t conflict—but silence? In this Valentine’s Day–themed episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, we’re joined by Colette Jane Fehr, licensed psychotherapist, nationally recognized relationship expert, and author of the newly released book The Cost of Quiet: How to Have the Hard Conversations That Create Secure, Lasting Love. Colette explains why so many women—especially working moms—stay quiet in their relationships, even when something feels off. From unmet needs and emotional labor to fear of conflict and people-pleasing, silence often feels safer than speaking up. But over time, that quiet can slowly erode intimacy, connection, and trust. This conversation explores how avoiding hard conversations impacts love, why honesty doesn’t have to mean conflict, and how women can begin reclaiming their voice in relationships—without blowing things up. If you’ve ever thought, “It’s easier not to say anything,” this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode What “quiet” really looks like in modern relationships (it's probably not what you're thinking) Why women and moms are especially likely to silence their needs The difference between constructive honesty and harmful conflict How to have hard conversations that build emotional safety Where to start if you’ve been quiet for a long time What secure, lasting love actually requires Who This Episode Is For ✔️ Working moms navigating partnership and emotional labor ✔️ Women feeling disconnected or unheard in their relationships ✔️ Moms who avoid conflict to keep the peace ✔️ Anyone wanting deeper, more secure love To connect with Colette or get a copy of her new book: https://www.colettejanefehr.com/  https://www.instagram.com/colettejanefehr/  https://www.tiktok.com/@colettejanefehr  https://substack.com/@colettejanefehr https://amzn.to/4raSUZE  🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe to the Mama Work It Podcast for honest conversations about work, motherhood, and relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min
  6. Managing Your Hot Mess Hormones with Christine Fitzgerald

    FEB 4

    Managing Your Hot Mess Hormones with Christine Fitzgerald

    What happens when doing everything right still leaves you exhausted? In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, we sit down with Christine Fitzgerald, a former competitive gymnast turned nutrition and hormone healing expert, whose own health crisis at just 20 years old changed the course of her life. Thrown into clinical menopause while training at an elite level, Christine experienced extreme fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, and weight changes that no amount of exercise or clean eating could fix. Her search for answers led her to earn a master’s degree in nutrition, publish two books on wellness and mindset, and spend over 25 years helping women heal hormones, restore energy, and feel at home in their bodies again. Christine’s work blends science and soul—combining data-driven nutrition and hormone testing with nervous system regulation, breathwork, and mindset practices. She calls this integrative approach Remembrance Work, helping women’s bodies remember what safety, balance, and vitality feel like. This episode is especially powerful for working moms who feel tired, foggy, inflamed, or stuck despite “doing all the right things.” What We Cover in This Episode Christine’s journey from Olympic-level gymnastics to early clinical menopause Why so many women feel exhausted even when they eat clean and exercise The hidden role of hormones, stress, and nervous system overload What it really means to blend science and soul in healing Where overwhelmed moms should start when they don’t feel like themselves Why feeling good in your body isn’t selfish—it’s sacred Who This Episode Is For ✔️ Working moms experiencing fatigue, brain fog, or stubborn weight ✔️ Women who feel burned out despite healthy habits ✔️ Moms curious about hormone healing and root-cause wellness ✔️ Anyone ready to stop pushing and start healing Resources & Special Offer ✨ Christine’s Special Offer: 👉 www.thebellyfateraser.com 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and be sure to subscribe to the Mama Work It Podcast for conversations that support your health, career, and life as a working mom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min
  7. How to Stop Comparing Your Motherhood Journey

    JAN 28

    How to Stop Comparing Your Motherhood Journey

    Do you suffer from Comparisonitis? In this powerful episode of the Mama Work It podcast, we dive into one of the sneakiest sources of stress and self-doubt for moms: comparison. From social media highlight reels to milestone pressure, it’s easy to feel like you’re “behind” or “not enough.” But Mama — your journey is allowed to look different. In today’s conversation, we unpack: Why comparison is such a natural part of motherhood How social media amplifies insecurity (and how to take back control) What it means to honor the season you’re in Mindset and practical tools to shift out of comparison mode How your relationship with comparison impacts your kids A grounding, guided reframe to help you reconnect to your own path This episode is your reminder that growth has no timeline — and you can release the pressure to compete with anyone else’s life but your own. Key Takeaways: Comparison isn’t a character flaw — it’s a habit you can break. Curate your inputs: protect your mental health on social media. Honor your season — you are not meant to grow at the same pace as everyone else. Use tools like:  “That’s for her, this is for me.”  Shifting from comparison to curiosity.  Celebrating small victories daily. Your kids learn confidence from watching you break comparison cycles. Links & Resources Mentioned: Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/letmamaworkit  Subscribe to the Mama Work It newsletter: www.mamaworkit.com  Check out past episodes on time management, mindset, and mom life https://mamaworkitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1624639/episodes/12204754-how-to-momage-your-time https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-organized-each-week/id1549805160?i=1000700878029  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-management-for-the-overwhelmed-mom/id1549805160?i=1000646221716  Connect With Marisa: ✨ Instagram: www.instagram.com/letmamaworkit ✨ Website: www.MamaWorkIt.com ✨ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min
  8. Including Kids in Your Work with Ashley Wall

    JAN 21

    Including Kids in Your Work with Ashley Wall

    This week on the Mama Work It Podcast, Marisa sits down with Ashley Wall, M.Ed., an award-winning author, publisher, educator, and mom of two whose mission is to empower families to build confidence, creativity, and resilience — one story at a time. Ashley is the founder of MamaBear Books and the author of the bestselling children’s series The Day I Had, a picture-book collection that helps kids dream big, embrace imagination, and believe in themselves. In this conversation, Ashley opens up about how a single idea during story time with her daughter turned into a publishing company and a movement that’s inspiring families across the world. She shares how entrepreneurship has shaped her own mindset and her children’s, how she integrates family and business, and how she models confidence, creativity, and courage in both motherhood and work. If you’ve ever wondered how to include your kids in your creative or professional journey—or how to build resilience and belief from an early age—this episode will inspire you to start small and dream boldly. 💬 In This Episode, We Talk About: How Ashley’s publishing journey began with one powerful idea 💡 The ripple effect entrepreneurship has on our kids’ mindset and confidence Simple ways to include your children in your work or business The real meaning of presence as a working mom How creativity builds resilience for both moms and kids Encouragement for moms pursuing their own dreams while raising dreamers 🔗 Connect with Ashley Wall & purchase books 🌐 Website: www.mamabearbooks.com 📚 The Day I Had book series: https://amzn.to/4sciNcF  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamabear_books/  💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mamabearbooks/  🎧 Listen Now Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at www.mamaworkit.com/podcast Don't forget to subscribe to our weekly newsletter about juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life: www.mamaworkit.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min
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If you're a working mom juggling mom life, work life, fill in the blank life, this podcast is for you. Join host and working mom of four, Marisa Lonic, each week as she provides a mix of tips, motivation, and fun. Alongside variety of incredible guests, Marisa tackles topics like overwhelm, mom guilt, exhaustion, and swaps them out for big dreams, belly laughs, and productivity tips that actually fit into your busy AF mom life. We'll help you slay the day as a working mom, whether that means setting and achieving big goals you have for yourself or just making it through the next few hours of the season you're in. Get ready to be inspired, get ready to laugh, and most of all, get ready to work it with the Mama Work It Podcast.

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  • Creator
    Cloud10
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    215
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 Mama Work It Podcast
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