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A place where single parents come together to share their stories, find support, and never feel alone. I'm your host, a full-time working mom navigating the highs and lows of co-parenting two toddlers in a bustling city. 

  1. MAY 20

    The Guilt Trap: with Pauliana Lara Author of MOTHER-ING: WHO’S RIGHT, WHO’S WRONG, WHO CARES”

    Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The Mommy Pod, I sit down with attorney and speaker Pauliana Lara for an honest conversation about the guilt, shame, and pressure so many working moms carry every single day. Society often tells moms to give everything to everyone else — but what happens when constantly putting yourself last starts affecting your health, happiness, and identity? Pauliana opens up about her personal journey, including a frightening season of stress that became so severe it caused a mysterious rash no one could diagnose. We talk about the emotional and physical toll motherhood can take, learning to recognize burnout before it breaks us, and why choosing yourself isn't selfish — it’s necessary. We’re discussing: • Mom guilt and unrealistic expectations • The pressure working mothers face daily • Stress and the hidden ways it impacts our bodies • Why putting yourself first is not a bad thing • Healing, boundaries, and reclaiming your identity beyond motherhood If you’ve ever felt guilty for resting, overwhelmed by trying to do it all, or like you’ve lost pieces of yourself while caring for everyone else — this conversation is for you. Because mamas, taking care of you matters too. 💛 Follow Pauliana Lara on Instagram: @PaulianaLara https://paulianalara.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLTRVRYB Step into a world of magic, colors, and wonder with The Royal Adventures of Princess Liliana: The Rainbow Castle — the first enchanting book in a brand-new toddler series made for curious little minds and big imaginations! Support the show @themommypod

    34 min

  2. MAY 13

    Strong & Overwhelmed: Motherhood, Mental Health, and Breaking Generational Cycles- Jessica Sanchez

    Send us Fan Mail This episode reminded me that being strong does not mean carrying everything alone. Sometimes healing looks like: ✨ resting ✨ asking for help ✨ setting boundaries ✨ and finally believing you deserve support too. Thank you to Jessica Sanchez for showing up honestly and vulnerably in this conversation. You can learn more about her work through Daughters of Both Suns and follow her on: InstagramFacebookTikTokAnd mamas… remember: You do not have to earn rest. You do not have to break to deserve support. We don’t break… we bend. I’ll see you in the next episode of The Mommy Pod.” https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLTRVRYB Step into a world of magic, colors, and wonder with The Royal Adventures of Princess Liliana: The Rainbow Castle — the first enchanting book in a brand-new toddler series made for curious little minds and big imaginations! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ86RF9S Living with ADHD: Getting Clean and Organized is not another rigid “how-to” guide that demands perfection—it’s a compassionate roadmap designed for real people with real ADHD challenges.  Living with ADHD will help you take back control—one small step at a time. Support the show @themommypod

    51 min

  3. MAY 11

    When Bad Decisions Snowball: Quick Chat with Matthew Melvin author of "Bullied Behind Bars..."

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Mommy Pod, we sit down with Matthew Melvin for a raw and honest conversation about mistakes, consequences, mental health, and rebuilding your life after one life-changing decision. Matthew shares how frustration, impulsive choices, and feeling unheard led him down a path that resulted in prison time — and how that experience forced him to reflect on accountability, personal growth, and the importance of support systems. Together, we discuss autism awareness, mental health, fairness within the justice system, and how moments of pressure can impact the course of someone’s life forever. But this conversation goes deeper than one mistake. This episode is about: ✨ Learning from poor decisions ✨ Understanding impulse control ✨ Mental health and neurodivergence ✨ Accountability and second chances ✨ Raising children with emotional awareness ✨ Teaching our kids to pause before reacting For parents, this episode is also a reminder that our children need guidance, emotional support, and safe spaces to process frustration before it turns into destructive choices. Matthew speaks openly about the lessons he learned, the consequences he faced, and the message he hopes others take away from his story. Because one moment can change everything — but growth and healing are still possible afterward. 🎧 Listen now on The Mommy Pod. https://www.bulliedbehindbars.com/ @bulliedbehindbars Support the show @themommypod

    17 min
  4. A Mediator’s Advice for Better Co-Parenting with Jessica Dolin

    MAY 8

    A Mediator’s Advice for Better Co-Parenting with Jessica Dolin

    Send us Fan Mail Co-parenting isn’t easy — especially when emotions, past hurt, and constant communication challenges are involved. In this episode of The Mommy Pod, I sit down with certified mediator Jessica to talk about creating healthier co-parenting dynamics, protecting your peace, and making decisions centered around your children instead of conflict. Jessica shares powerful insight from her work helping co-parents navigate communication, parenting plans, and boundaries — while also opening up about the emotional shift that changed her own perspective on co-parenting. We also discuss her new app designed specifically for co-parents, helping reduce tension in everyday conversations while offering built-in mediation support directly inside the platform. If you’ve ever struggled with: ✨ communicating with your co-parent ✨ setting boundaries without guilt ✨ parenting plans and structure ✨ separating emotions from decisions ✨ or simply trying to co-parent with more peace… this episode is for you. 💛 Because co-parenting doesn’t have to feel like constant survival mode. https://pathwaysolutionsmn.com/speaking#TheMommyPod https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLTRVRYB Step into a world of magic, colors, and wonder with The Royal Adventures of Princess Liliana: The Rainbow Castle — the first enchanting book in a brand-new toddler series made for curious little minds and big imaginations! Support the show @themommypod

    32 min

  5. APR 30

    My Chat with Danielle Frank Author of A Wine Lover's Guide to Parenting

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Mommy Pod, we sit down with Danielle Frank, author of A Wine Lover’s Guide to Parenting and a woman who built a powerful career across industries—from Hollywood publicity at Miramax to leadership roles in the wine and spirits world with Bacardi and Moët Hennessy. But this conversation goes deeper than titles. We talk honestly about: 💛 What it really takes to build your life from the ground up 💛 Navigating career pivots, and stepping into new spaces 💛 Redefining motherhood when it doesn’t look traditional 💛 The emotional reality of being a bonus mom, aunt, and nurturer 💛 Letting go of perfection and finding what actually works for YOU Danielle opens up about her journey—what people didn’t see behind the success, how she found her footing, and what she’s learned about parenting, identity, and showing up in a messy, real way. This episode is for anyone who is: ✨ trying to rebuild ✨ feeling overwhelmed ✨ questioning their path ✨ or learning to define parenthood on her own terms Because there is no perfect parent—just real people figuring it out. 🎧 Tune in, take what you need, and remember… you’re doing better than you think. Danielle Frank traded red carpets for red wine—and never looked back. After starting her career in Hollywood publicity at Miramax International, she pivoted into the wine and spirits world, where she’s spent more than 21 years building luxury brands at Bacardi and Moët Hennessy, working with legendary champagne and wine houses including Dom Pérignon, Moët & Chandon, and Veuve Clicquot. In 2025, she uncorked her debut humor book, A Wine Lover’s Guide to Parenting, a witty take on family life inspired by her role as a proud aunt and professional observer of chaos. With a background spanning entertainment, luxury hospitality, and publishing, Danielle brings humor, heart, and a sharp point of view to everything she does—always reminding us to savor the moment.Instagram: @createagreatstory.  Website: www.daniellefrankauthor.com Support the show @themommypod

    23 min
  6. Fully Known, Fully Loved: Trusting God Through Motherhood with Melanie Cox

    APR 20

    Fully Known, Fully Loved: Trusting God Through Motherhood with Melanie Cox

    Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving and faith-filled episode of The Mommy Pod, we sit down with Melanie Cox—mom of five, wife of 31 years, CEO, and author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book You Have to Know. Melanie shares her journey through motherhood, marriage, and life’s unexpected challenges, reminding us that our mess is not something to hide—it can be the very place where healing begins. Through powerful testimony and unwavering faith, she opens up about one of the hardest seasons of her life—raising a son who didn’t speak until the age of eight—and what it truly meant to surrender control and trust God, even when nothing made sense. This episode is for the mom who is carrying silent fears, grieving unmet expectations, or questioning where God is in her story. Melanie brings a message of hope, reminding us that we are fully known, fully seen, and fully loved—exactly as we are. "Mom of 5 | Married 31 years | CEO | Author ✨ After 31 years of marriage, raising five incredible kids, and building a life full of both beautiful moments and real challenges, I’ve learned this: your mess doesn’t disqualify you—it can become the very place your healing begins. I’m the author of You Have to Know, an Amazon #1 bestseller, written from a place of honesty, growth, and deep belief that every person deserves to live free—free from shame, free from fear, and free from the weight of their past. My heart is to remind you that you are fully loved, fully seen, and never overlooked. No matter where you’ve been or what you’ve walked through, your story still matters—and it’s not over. I would like to offer people. free copy of they dm me their email" Melanie is offering a free copy of her book You Have to Know—simply DM her your email to receive it. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmelaniecox/ Facebook: Melanie Cox Website: Melaniecox.org https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLTRVRYB Step into a world of magic, colors, and wonder with The Royal Adventures of Princess Liliana: The Rainbow Castle — the first enchanting book in a brand-new toddler series made for curious little minds and big imaginations! Support the show @themommypod

    31 min

  7. APR 18

    Eat Smarter Grocery Secrets from an Insider- Carol Ann

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Mommy Pod, we sit down with author and grocery insider Carol Ann, who was raised in a family-owned corner market and learned early that great meals begin with how you shop. From a mob like entity who tried to shut down her family business to decoding labels to saving money, reducing waste, and actually feeding your family healthier foods—this episode is packed with real-life tips every mom needs. She is the author of award-winning cookbook, Secret Recipes from the Corner Market,  and Amazon international best-selling Grocery Shopping Secrets, a guide that leverages her industry-insider knowledge to help families combat rising costs, decreasing quality, and shrinking package size.  If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed in the grocery store or unsure how to make better food choices without breaking the bank… this episode is for you. https://www.facebook.com/p/Carol-Ann-Kates-Kitchen https://www.carolannkates.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-ann-kates https://www.instagram.com/carolannkates https://www.carolannkates.com https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLTRVRYB Step into a world of magic, colors, and wonder with The Royal Adventures of Princess Liliana: The Rainbow Castle — the first enchanting book in a brand-new toddler series made for curious little minds and big imaginations! Support the show @themommypod

    31 min

  8. APR 13

    Stronger than the Storm: Turning Resilience into Change Pt 2 with Chanel Grant

    Send us Fan Mail In this powerful follow-up episode of The Mommy Pod, we welcome back Chanel Grant—special education advocate, educator, and resilience expert—for an even deeper conversation on what it truly means to rebuild your life as a mother. Chanel opens up about the realities of navigating single motherhood while advocating for a child with special needs, managing her own health journey, and redefining strength after life doesn’t go as planned. Together, we unpack the layers of resilience—not just surviving, but learning how to lead, heal, and show up fully for yourself and your children. This episode is for the mom who feels stretched, unseen, or unsure of her next step. Chanel reminds us that even in our most challenging seasons, we have the power to take ownership of our story and build something stronger on the other side. https://www.instagram.com/momofthedamnyear/ https://www.themodymanifesto.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLTRVRYB Step into a world of magic, colors, and wonder with The Royal Adventures of Princess Liliana: The Rainbow Castle — the first enchanting book in a brand-new toddler series made for curious little minds and big imaginations! Support the show @themommypod

    36 min
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A place where single parents come together to share their stories, find support, and never feel alone. I'm your host, a full-time working mom navigating the highs and lows of co-parenting two toddlers in a bustling city. 

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    the Mommy Pod
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
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