Creative Mamas Unplugged

Breatheasy Productions
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A podcast where we navigate the Hell out of being a Creative Mom with Humor and Heart. Honest convos. Hilarious stories. Inspiring guests. You are NOT alone. Hosts: Cherice Barton & Shelly Hutchinson Producer: Jessica RG OKeefe, Breatheasy Productions

  1. 2D AGO

    Lauren Cox, Part 1: Radical Honesty in Motherhood, Creativity & Grace

    The wrong applesauce (0:00), Life with a toddler and a newborn, gratitude for support, and showing up as a mom, artist, and human (3:15), radical honesty (5:45), support and finding a new dance every single time (11:10), not having it together as strength, asking for help and our mom tribes (16:20). WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/rmkqhbFZCn0 Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Lauren Cox Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions   Follow Lauren: Website: laurencox.org Instagram @humanlauren UMass Instagram @umassdance MAMA DANCERS film @ https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0QOGUV70EII1808UEY01MW8I6L/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   BIO Lauren Cox is a storyteller of many mediums, originally from the SF Bay Area. As Associate Director and Assistant Professor of Jazz Dance and Pedagogy at UMass Amherst, she is deeply interested in studying and creating spaces for communal sanctuary and recognizes these practices as a blueprint for radical reclamation and transcendence.  She has performed, researched and taught in over ten countries, seeing the world as a classroom. Using New York as a base, Lauren developed curriculum and traveled internationally for Joffrey Ballet School while also teaching at The Ailey School, Limón Company II, Broadway Dance Center and Peridance. Her immersive and site-specific work on “Spaces” with Kaimera Productions highlights themes of storytelling, dance and collaborative justice. With the company she has erected the show in Harlem, New York; Saint-Denis, France; Oakland, California; Albany Park, Chicago (2027); and has done adjacent work with Kaimera in Queens, New York with “Make Justice Normal”, on The Island of Jean Charles, Louisiana with the Biloxi -Chitimacha-Choctaw Tribe and on the Island of Mozambique with the Slave Ship Wrecks Project for the Smithsonian of African American History. Notable works and performances include: TedX Asbury Park and the consequential film, “Edelweiss” (2026/27); featured dancer in the documentary “Mama Dancers” streaming on Amazon Prime; Principal Performer in Randy Weiner and Ryan Heffington’s immersive off-broadway experience “Seeing You”; Associate Choreographer/Dance Captain and Swing for John Leguizamo’s “Kiss My Aztec” at Berkeley Rep, several performances on Saturday Night Live; and with Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani, Coldplay, Pharrell, Joey Yung plus many more commercials, music videos and live shows, including resident host of Stories from The Basement and Brinda Guha’s “Wise Fruit: Celebrating the Feminine Divine”.

    24 min

  2. FEB 18

    Erika Shannon Hathaway, Part 4: We Were Way Worse at 13 (There’s Just No Proof)

    Erika Shannon Hathaway, Part 4: We Were Way Worse at 13 (There’s Just No Proof) Talk to text, watch out! (0:00), candid discussion about letting kids swear at home (2:17), how wild, curious, and unsupervised we actually were at 12 and 13 (3:56), parenting in the digital age: phone contracts, Instagram vs Snapchat and those disappearing messages (5:12), The Olympics, Snoop Dogg and Lindsey Vonn (15:59). WATCH PART 4 ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/fDbLWMVRXa8 And watch Parts 1-3 on YOUTUBE too!  - Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiaucEYStfo&t=298s - Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A2kkZk299I&t=477s - Part 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0WIgMvqn5M Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Erika Shannon Hathaway Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions   Follow Erika: All of Erika’s fab work can be found here at www.erikashannon.com Instagram: @erikashannonmovement  Erika’s News: I start a new cohort of MenoPoise on February 9th: https://www.erikashannon.com/menopoise Socials everywhere (Insta, FB, TikTok: erikashannonmovement   Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   Erilka’s Bio:  I’m a seasoned fitness industry expert, coach, and producer with 20 years experience. A former professional dancer turned theatrical General Manager, I found my way to fitness in New York City, where I taught for fitness brands including Equinox, Reebok, SoulCycle, and Daily Burn. As a Producer and Content Strategist, I’ve produced thousands of workouts, programs, and related content. I also consult with startup brands in the fitness and wellness space, helping them build and scale.  As a Certified Menopause Coach Specialist, I’m passionate about helping women navigate the menopause journey with confidence and strength, so they can and make a powerful entrance into their next chapter. No matter what side of the table I'm on, I remain driven by a passion for instilling connection and confidence through the power of movement.

    19 min

  3. FEB 10

    Erika Shannon Hathaway, Part 3: Breaking Taboos While Raising Kids in a Breaking Bad World

    Dance teachers, whaaat?! (0:00), perimenopause and menopause as the flip side of what our girls are going through (3:43), breaking from taboo while raising and protecting our kiddos (5:43), things our children are reading and watching from romance novels to Dexter, Breaking Bad and Stranger Things (11:58). WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/q0WIgMvqn5M Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Erika Shannon Hathaway Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions   Follow Erika: All of Erika’s fab work can be found here at www.erikashannon.com Instagram: @erikashannonmovement  Erika’s News: I start a new cohort of MenoPoise on February 9th: https://www.erikashannon.com/menopoise Socials everywhere (Insta, FB, TikTok: erikashannonmovement   Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   Erilka’s Bio:  I’m a seasoned fitness industry expert, coach, and producer with 20 years experience. A former professional dancer turned theatrical General Manager, I found my way to fitness in New York City, where I taught for fitness brands including Equinox, Reebok, SoulCycle, and Daily Burn. As a Producer and Content Strategist, I’ve produced thousands of workouts, programs, and related content. I also consult with startup brands in the fitness and wellness space, helping them build and scale.  As a Certified Menopause Coach Specialist, I’m passionate about helping women navigate the menopause journey with confidence and strength, so they can and make a powerful entrance into their next chapter. No matter what side of the table I'm on, I remain driven by a passion for instilling connection and confidence through the power of movement.

    16 min

  4. FEB 4

    Erika Shannon Hathaway, Part 2: Rejection Hurts, Teaching Our Kids to Survive It

    Facials (0:00), we unpack auditions, casting heartbreak, and how teaching our kids to handle rejection with perspective builds long-term confidence and grit (3:44), teachers reframe rejection into purpose (9:35), mentorship and embracing the teacher within us all to give back (11:40). WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/4A2kkZk299I Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Erika Shannon Hathaway Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions   Follow Erika: All of Erika’s fab work can be found here at www.erikashannon.com Instagram: @erikashannonmovement  Erika’s News: I start a new cohort of MenoPoise on February 9th: https://www.erikashannon.com/menopoise Socials everywhere (Insta, FB, TikTok: erikashannonmovement   Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   Erilka’s Bio:  I’m a seasoned fitness industry expert, coach, and producer with 20 years experience. A former professional dancer turned theatrical General Manager, I found my way to fitness in New York City, where I taught for fitness brands including Equinox, Reebok, SoulCycle, and Daily Burn. As a Producer and Content Strategist, I’ve produced thousands of workouts, programs, and related content. I also consult with startup brands in the fitness and wellness space, helping them build and scale.  As a Certified Menopause Coach Specialist, I’m passionate about helping women navigate the menopause journey with confidence and strength, so they can and make a powerful entrance into their next chapter. No matter what side of the table I'm on, I remain driven by a passion for instilling connection and confidence through the power of movement.

    19 min

  5. JAN 28

    Erika Shannon Hathaway, Part 1: The Bravest Thing You Do

    Four or seven (0:00), Erica shares how her fitness routine has evolved through perimenopause, embracing Reformer Pilates, group classes, injury recovery, and teaching again (4:30),  relocating to Pittsburgh, returning to performance after years away and how resilience is learned through example, not perfection (8:30).   WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/WiaucEYStfo Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Erika Shannon Hathaway Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions   Follow Erika: All of Erika’s fab work can be found here at www.erikashannon.com Instagram: @erikashannonmovement  Erika’s News: I start a new cohort of MenoPoise on February 9th: https://www.erikashannon.com/menopoise Socials everywhere (Insta, FB, TikTok: erikashannonmovement   Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   Erilka’s Bio:  I’m a seasoned fitness industry expert, coach, and producer with 20 years experience. A former professional dancer turned theatrical General Manager, I found my way to fitness in New York City, where I taught for fitness brands including Equinox, Reebok, SoulCycle, and Daily Burn. As a Producer and Content Strategist, I’ve produced thousands of workouts, programs, and related content. I also consult with startup brands in the fitness and wellness space, helping them build and scale.  As a Certified Menopause Coach Specialist, I’m passionate about helping women navigate the menopause journey with confidence and strength, so they can and make a powerful entrance into their next chapter. No matter what side of the table I'm on, I remain driven by a passion for instilling connection and confidence through the power of movement.

    18 min

  6. JAN 21

    Creative Mayhem: Funny Stories Ring in the New Year

    To kick off the New Year, we went digging through the archives and pulled together some funny stories from the past. From laugh-out-loud moments to “did that really just happen?” memories, it’s here, cut together for your enjoyment!  Sit back, laugh with us, and enjoy the mayhem. Happy New Year! Let’s dive in. WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/GTIj0QWB6eQ Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson Guests: Producer Jess, Ellyn Marsh, Kelly Park, Nikki Snelson, Lynzy Lab Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged

    15 min

  7. JAN 14

    Cher, Shelly, Jess: No-Filter, ER Stories, Laugh thru Madness

    Thanksgiving gratitudes (0:00), shingles and urgent care bonding (5:10), send in your stories (8:23), kids’ interpretations (10:07), driving around schools (11:26), Zootopia (12:29). WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/7Yc6XMPuNrI Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Producer Jess Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   This episode with myself, Cher, and Jess is Part 2 of our December 14th recording, filled with pre-holiday chaos and real-life parenting moments. This is a no-filter conversation about the absolute madness of motherhood and parenting — from emergency room bonding and road rage, to spiritual confusion, community connection, and the reminder that when we feel messy, we are never alone. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or like laughter is the only thing holding it all together, this episode is for you. Parenting is chaotic, motherhood is messy, and sometimes the only thing we can do is laugh through it. ✨ We invite our listeners to reach out and share your stories — the good news, the hilarious moments, and everything in between. We’ll read them at the top of the episode or play your recordings. This podcast is about real motherhood, honest parenting conversations, and building community — because none of us are doing this alone.

    16 min

  8. JAN 7

    Cher, Shelly, Jess: Superpowers, Baggage & Interconnectivity

    Not defects, Superpowers (0:00), gratitude for teachers (2:42), +/- of technology in schools (3:04),  the emotional moment when you realize your child’s anxiety is tied to your own baggage (4:58), conversations about culture, faith and spirituality — from Catholicism to Judaism to Buddhism to believing we’re all connected (7:52). WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/G5Xzy4A0TDg Recorded on December 14, 2025. Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson Guest: Producer Jess Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions Follow Us:  Instagram @creativemamasunplugged Facebook @creativemamasunplugged Apple Podcasts  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Spotify  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Amazon Music  @CreativeMamasUnplugged   YouTube  @CreativeMamasUnplugged iHeart Radio  @CreativeMamasUnplugged Podbean  @CreativeMamasUnplugged

    17 min
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A podcast where we navigate the Hell out of being a Creative Mom with Humor and Heart. Honest convos. Hilarious stories. Inspiring guests. You are NOT alone. Hosts: Cherice Barton & Shelly Hutchinson Producer: Jessica RG OKeefe, Breatheasy Productions

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  • Creator
    Breatheasy Productions
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Creative Mamas Unplugged