Mondays with Mom

Jo Piagalis
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Welcome to Mondays with Mom— the podcast that invites you to eavesdrop on our mother/daughter chats filled with laughter and life lessons! Join me, Jo, and my incredible mom, Lia, as we dive into her captivating stories that could easily outshine any Hollywood movie! Each episode we’ll unpack my mom’s stories from her life ranging from the hilarious, and the heartfelt, to the downright unbelievable! Grab your favourite drink, and join us as we laugh, learn, and reflect on my mom’s life and all the wisdom she’s gathered along the way.

  1. He's Just Not That Into You

    2D AGO

    He's Just Not That Into You

    To celebrate the month of love and Valentine's day, this episode is all about what happened after the quiz evening. Will George ask Lia on a date? Or is he just not that into her? This week we talk about my Mom's dating life after her divorce and lessons in love. ——— Intro/ Outro Music by Roads- “Moments I Have With You” licensed from Tribe of Noise Pro Cover Art by Jo Piagalis

    27 min
  2. Unexpected Encounters of the Quiz Kind

    FEB 9

    Unexpected Encounters of the Quiz Kind

    Following my mom, Lia's encounter with Colin last episode, this week's story features another unexpected encounter that followed soon after. The story of how Lia met George (my stepdad) is not a conventional love story but it is one worth sharing. ——— Intro/ Outro Music by Roads- “Moments I Have With You” licensed from Tribe of Noise Pro Cover Art by Jo Piagalis

    27 min
  3. Angel in Disguise

    FEB 2

    Angel in Disguise

    We’ve all experienced car trouble. While navigating a tough divorce, caring for two young kids, and generally feeling done-in by life, my mom was rear-ended multiple times while stopped at red lights, with one accident leaving her car in need of serious repairs. That’s when an angel appeared… not with wings, but very much in disguise. 
——— Intro/ Outro Music by Roads- “Moments I Have With You” licensed from Tribe of Noise Pro Cover Art by Jo Piagalis

    29 min
  4. Tina on the Run

    JAN 26

    Tina on the Run

    It’s the start of a new week and that means a new episode, although this one is a bit different because it’s actually Jo-less! My mom recorded this with my sister Tina while visiter her in London last year and what resulted was a lot of Jo slander and some very funny stories about what makes Tina and I so different- our varying athletic ability (I mean Tina outran, out swam and outsports-ed me in every way and that’s no longer a secret 🤣) Special thanks to Tina for being a great stand-in co-host. 
——— Intro/ Outro Music by Roads- “Moments I Have With You” licensed from Tribe of Noise Pro Cover Art by Jo Piagalis

    32 min
  5. Colour Theory

    JAN 19

    Colour Theory

    This week we're talking about how my mom chose to study physiotherapy and I bet you've never heard of this degree-picking method before! It definitely takes colour-analysis to a higher (education) level. Thankfully,although the method was questionable my mom found a career she was passionate about and which suited her well. ___ Intro/ Outro Music by Roads- “Moments I Have With You” licensed from Tribe of Noise Pro Cover Art by Jo Piagalis

    31 min
  6. Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover

    JAN 12

    Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover

    When a stranger asks you for your car keys, what do you do? Well, if you’re my mom…. You give them the keys of course! Now before you go accusing us of having a faulty moral engine, pump the brakes. These stories might just shift your gears and remind you not to judge a book by its cover, or not to judge a car by its wheels (okay, I may have just made that one up). In any case, this week’s theme is all about not being so quick to judge others because there is actually a lot of good out there if you’ve got the right outlook. This week’s episode is all about slowing down on snap judgements and realising there’s a lot of good out there in the world than we often expect— and often times that good will find you if you’re willing to change your perspective and enjoy the ride. ——— Intro/ Outro Music by Roads- “Moments I Have With You” licensed from Tribe of Noise Pro Cover Art by Jo Piagalis

    31 min
  7. Oh Miki You're So Fine

    JAN 5

    Oh Miki You're So Fine

    Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2026 with a bang— with the story about a very good boy 🐾. With the adopt-aversary of my mom’s favorite "grandson" (aka my sister’s dog, Miki) right around the corner, we’re sharing his story and how mom unexpectedly bonded with the little boy despite some resistance on her part. As anyone knows, it's always the ones who swore they'd never get attached that seem to love our pets the hardest. This episode is extra special because my sister Tina joins us too, so you get all sides of the story. 
——— Intro/ Outro Music by Roads- “Moments I Have With You” licensed from Tribe of Noise Pro Cover Art by Jo Piagalis

    34 min
  8. Seeing Red

    12/29/2025

    Seeing Red

    Since it’s still officially the season of giving, mom decided to tell me a story of how she received a very special gift from a friend at a time when she was going through a divorce, trying to pay her bills and look after me and my sister. We also talk about how we talk to God and how he makes his presence known not only through signs but through the people in our lives as well.
 ——— Intro/ Outro Music by Roads- “Moments I Have With You” licensed from Tribe of Noise Pro Cover Art by Jo Piagalis

    29 min
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About

Welcome to Mondays with Mom— the podcast that invites you to eavesdrop on our mother/daughter chats filled with laughter and life lessons! Join me, Jo, and my incredible mom, Lia, as we dive into her captivating stories that could easily outshine any Hollywood movie! Each episode we’ll unpack my mom’s stories from her life ranging from the hilarious, and the heartfelt, to the downright unbelievable! Grab your favourite drink, and join us as we laugh, learn, and reflect on my mom’s life and all the wisdom she’s gathered along the way.

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  • Creator
    Jo Piagalis
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jo Piagalis
  • Show Website
    Mondays with Mom