Speak, Mother | Motherhood Burnout Recovery & Identity Reclamation

Shannon Warner
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You’ve kept quiet long enough. This is your invitation to get loud.Speak, Mother is the podcast for women who feel buried under the weight of modern motherhood—and are finally ready to reclaim their voice.Hosted by Shannon Warner, podcast producer and founder of Resonant Collective, this show gets real about why motherhood feels so damn hard—from invisible labor and mom guilt to systemic pressure and emotional burnout.Whether you're a stay-at-home mom drowning in mental load or a working mom juggling deadlines and daycare pickups, you’ll find validation, truth-telling, and sanity-saving support here.Through unfiltered solo episodes, intimate interviews, and voice-first storytelling, we’ll spill the tea on the systems that silence women—and explore what it means to come home to yourself after kids. You’re not broken. You’re waking up.Speak, Mother.

  1. 3D AGO

    Why Women's Grief Gets a Time Limit | Speak, Mother

    We'd love to hear what you think! Sadness isn't one of the seven deadly sins, so why does it get its own chapter in On Our Best Behavior? Because the same culture that turned human impulses into moral failures has spent centuries teaching us that grief is an inconvenience. That there's a timeline for falling apart, and you're already past it. This week, we're exploring what it actually costs us to rush through grief — our own and everyone else's. From the losses that come with casseroles to the ones nobody names, this conversation makes space for sadness of every size and depth. We also talk about why women so often end up metabolizing the feelings of everyone around them, what ambiguous loss actually is, and why grief isn't something you move on from — it's something you move forward with. Your sadness is not a character defect. It's proof that something mattered. Book mentioned: On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good by Elise Loehnen. Get your copy here. Work with Shannon: Podcast Strategy Sessions at https://tidycal.com/resonantcollective/podcasting-power-hour Speak, Mother is hosted by Shannon Warner, founder of Resonant Collective offering podcast launch, maintenance, and strategy services for truth-telling women. Follow @ResonantCollective on IG: https://www.instagram.com/resonantcollective/ Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastwithshannon/

    15 min

  2. MAR 31

    Why Women's Anger Is So Threatening (And Why That Matters) | Speak, Mother

    We'd love to hear what you think! What happens when women get angry? We get called shrews, bitches, hags. We're labeled unstable, dangerous, dramatic. Meanwhile, men's anger gets results, respect, and recognition. This week, we're exploring why women have been taught that anger is unfeminine and dangerous, and what it's costing us. From the physical health consequences of suppressed rage to the way we teach girls to turn their anger underground, this conversation examines why reclaiming our relationship with anger might be the most important work we can do. We dive into anger as information about unmet needs, why "niceness" is literally making us sick, and how our fury might actually be pointing us toward our deepest values. If you've been feeling angry but don't know what to do about it, this episode is for you. Book mentioned: On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good by Elise Loehnen. Get your copy here. Work with Shannon: Podcast Strategy Sessions at https://tidycal.com/resonantcollective/podcasting-power-hour Email Shannon hello@rcollectivepodcasts.com Speak, Mother is hosted by Shannon Warner, founder of Resonant Collective offering podcast launch, maintenance, and strategy services for truth-telling women. Follow @ResonantCollective on IG: https://www.instagram.com/resonantcollective/ Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastwithshannon/

    19 min

  3. MAR 24

    Why Mothers Are So Hard on Themselves (And What Changes When You Stop) | Fran Medina

    We'd love to hear what you think! Shannon's Appearance on It's Messy But It's So Good: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-podcasting-helps-women-be-seen-and-heard/id1708315989?i=1000746220272 Why do we expect perfection from ourselves in the one job that's guaranteed to be messy? Why do we think one mistake will traumatize our children forever? And what actually shifts when we finally give ourselves permission to be human? Fran Medina returns with 35+ years of motherhood wisdom. She's raised two kids to adulthood, is about to become a grandmother, and has the gift of perspective on what really matters. This conversation explores the self-criticism that plagues mothers, why repair work matters more than perfection, and the emotional resilience tools that actually help. We dive into the overwhelm of activity culture, the importance of honoring your own rhythm, and why showing your children that you're human might be the most healing thing you can do. If you're constantly questioning whether you're doing it right, this episode offers the permission and perspective you need to finally ease up on yourself. Connect with Fran: Her Podcast, It's Messy But It's So Good: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-messy-but-its-so- good/id1708315989Her Previous Appearance on the Podcast, Nurture Yourself: Restorative Tools for Mind & Soul: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-messy-but-its-so- good/id1708315989Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franmedinacoaching/Receive Fran's Free Gift: Stay Centered: Five Mindfulness and Somatic Tools for Instant Calm at https://www.franmedinacoaching.comWork with Fran: Akashic Record Consultation ($97, 30 min.): https://franmedina.as.me/akashic30EFT (Tapping) Session ($97, 30 min.): https://franmedina.as.me/EFT30Recharge and Realign Package ($497, 3 - 60 min.): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog/6be1e54b/?productId=1994535&clearCart=trueSpeak, Mother is hosted by Shannon Warner, founder of Resonant Collective offering podcast launch, maintenance, and strategy services for truth-telling women. Follow @ResonantCollective on IG: https://www.instagram.com/resonantcollective/ Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastwithshannon/

    52 min

  4. MAR 17

    Why Women Are Afraid of Their Own Desires | Speak, Mother

    We'd love to hear what you think! What happens when wanting things feels dangerous? When pleasure feels selfish? When you've been taught to be the object of desire, never the subject with desires of your own? This week, we're diving into Lust, and it's not what you think. This is about the full spectrum of desire: wanting experiences, growth, pleasure, and joy. It's about how women have been conditioned to deny our own needs, disconnect from our bodies, and apologize for taking up space with our wants. From the shame around sexuality to the guilt about wanting anything beyond survival as mothers—this episode explores why reclaiming our desires isn't selfish, it's essential. Because when we show up as whole, desiring, embodied humans, we give permission for everyone around us to do the same. If you've ever felt guilty for wanting more, this conversation is for you. This episode is part of a multi-part exploration inspired by the work of On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen. You don't need to have read the book to tune in. You’re welcome to join wherever you are. Work with Shannon: Building something with your voice or circling the idea? Book a Podcast Strategy Session Mentioned in this episode: On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen Speak, Mother is hosted by Shannon Warner, founder of Resonant Collective offering podcast launch, maintenance, and strategy services for truth-telling women. Follow @ResonantCollective on IG: https://www.instagram.com/resonantcollective/ Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastwithshannon/

    15 min

  5. MAR 10

    Finding Your Voice When Life Falls Apart | Andrea Gibson

    We'd love to hear what you think! What happens when life strips you down to nothing—and you discover that's exactly where your power was hiding? Andrea Gibson is our most downloaded guest episode and she's back! This conversation goes deep. After navigating metastatic breast cancer with fierce grace, Andrea returns with hard-won wisdom about following your inner voice, even when it leads you somewhere you never expected. We dive into the panic attack that changed everything, why peace became non-negotiable, the breadcrumbs that led her from dance teacher to psychic medium, and how cancer forced her to trust her body in ways she never had before. This is a conversation about breaking the "good girl" rules, following nudges that don't make logical sense, and learning that two things can always be true at once. If you've ever felt like you're not hearing your own voice clearly, or you're afraid to follow where your intuition is leading—this episode will remind you that you already have everything you need inside you. Listen to Andrea's Previous Episode: Soul Care: A Journey to Self-Compassion  Connect with Andrea: Instagram @theunconditionalmovement Website: https://paperbell.me/theunconditionalmovement Email: theunconditionalmovement@gmail.com Work with Shannon: Building something with your voice or circling the idea? Book a free consultation.  Speak, Mother is hosted by Shannon Warner, founder of Resonant Collective offering podcast launch, maintenance, and strategy services for truth-telling women. Follow @ResonantCollective on IG: https://www.instagram.com/resonantcollective/ Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastwithshannon/

    56 min

  6. MAR 3

    Why Women Have Complicated Relationships with Food | Hannah Koschak

    We'd love to hear what you think! What if the way we talk about each other's bodies is actually making things worse? What if diet culture's grip on women is stronger than we realized? And what if the solution isn't another set of food rules, but joy? This week, I'm joined by registered dietitian Hannah Koschak for a deep dive into the gluttony chapter of On Our Best Behavior. We explore why women struggle with food and body image, how weight stigma shows up in everyday compliments, and what it really takes to build a healthy relationship with eating. Hannah brings years of clinical experience and a passion for fighting diet culture. This conversation goes beyond food rules to examine the subconscious patterns, the all-or-nothing mentality, and the joy deficit that keeps so many women stuck in cycles of shame and restriction. If you've ever felt guilty about food, struggled with body image, or wondered how to model something healthier for your kids, this episode is for you. Connect with Hannah: Hannah's Previous Episode: Beyond the Scale: Ditching Diet Culture and Finding Self-Worth Community: Wholesome Collective Instagram @WholesomeEndeavors YouTube Series: Healthy Table Talks Mentioned in this episode: On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen This episode is part of a multi-part exploration inspired by the work of On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen. You don't need to have read the book to tune in. You’re welcome to join wherever you are. Work with Shannon: Building something with your voice or circling the idea? Book a Podcast Strategy Session Speak, Mother is hosted by Shannon Warner, founder of Resonant Collective offering podcast launch, maintenance, and strategy services for truth-telling women. Follow @ResonantCollective on IG: https://www.instagram.com/resonantcollective/ Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastwithshannon/

    45 min

  7. FEB 24

    Why Women Feel Guilty About Money | Speak, Mother

    We'd love to hear what you think! Do you ever undersell yourself because asking for more feels "greedy"? Do you ever apologize when quoting your rates?  Do you ever think you should just be grateful for what you have instead of advocating for what you're worth? You're not alone. And it's not about the money. It's about the stories we've been told about what we deserve. This week, we're exploring why women have such a complicated relationship with money, wealth, and asking for what we're worth. We dive into the difference between worth and value, how our conditioning around money shows up in everything from salary negotiations to pricing our services, and what it looks like to build a healthier relationship with financial security. Wanting financial stability isn't greedy. Asking for your value isn't selfish. And building wealth can actually be an act of service to your family, your community, and the causes you care about. This episode is part of a multi-part exploration inspired by the work of On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen. You don't need to have read the book to tune in. You’re welcome to join wherever you are. Work with Shannon: Building something with your voice or circling the idea? Book a Podcast Strategy Session Mentioned in this episode: On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen Speak, Mother is hosted by Shannon Warner, founder of Resonant Collective offering podcast launch, maintenance, and strategy services for truth-telling women. Follow @ResonantCollective on IG: https://www.instagram.com/resonantcollective/ Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastwithshannon/

    19 min

  8. FEB 17

    Why Women Play Small | Speak, Mother

    We'd love to hear what you think! What happens when a woman is proud of herself? When she celebrates her wins without apologizing? If you've been conditioned to believe that pride is dangerous, that being "too much" will cost you friends, safety, or likability, this episode is for you. This week, we're diving into why women have been taught to shrink, stay humble, and never claim their gifts. We explore what we're teaching our daughters when we downplay our own abilities and why it feels safer to be underestimated than celebrated. Your playing small serves no one. Shining brightly gives other women permission to do the same. This episode is part of a multi-part exploration inspired by the work of On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen. You don't need to have read the book to tune in. You’re welcome to join wherever you are. Work with Shannon: Building something with your voice—or circling the idea? Book a Podcast Strategy Session Mentioned in this episode: On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen Speak, Mother is hosted by Shannon Warner, founder of Resonant Collective offering podcast launch, maintenance, and strategy services for truth-telling women. Follow @ResonantCollective on IG: https://www.instagram.com/resonantcollective/ Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastwithshannon/

    19 min
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You’ve kept quiet long enough. This is your invitation to get loud.Speak, Mother is the podcast for women who feel buried under the weight of modern motherhood—and are finally ready to reclaim their voice.Hosted by Shannon Warner, podcast producer and founder of Resonant Collective, this show gets real about why motherhood feels so damn hard—from invisible labor and mom guilt to systemic pressure and emotional burnout.Whether you're a stay-at-home mom drowning in mental load or a working mom juggling deadlines and daycare pickups, you’ll find validation, truth-telling, and sanity-saving support here.Through unfiltered solo episodes, intimate interviews, and voice-first storytelling, we’ll spill the tea on the systems that silence women—and explore what it means to come home to yourself after kids. You’re not broken. You’re waking up.Speak, Mother.

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