The Motherly Podcast

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The Motherly Podcast features honest conversations about modern motherhood with inspiring leaders—who also happen to be mothers. These incredible women, like Kristen Bell, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, and Gabrielle Union, are helping to redefine motherhood, using their voices to uplift women with practical ideas and expert insights. The Webby Award winning podcast is hosted each week by Liz Tenety, an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Motherly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2h ago

    Dr. Becky Doesn't Always Follow Her Own Scripts (And That's the Point)

    It's never been easier to make our kids' lives easier, and Dr. Becky Kennedy says that's making them fragile. The Good Inside founder joins Liz to explain why she'll never say, "I just want my kid to be happy," and why there's a difference between comforting kids through a struggle and rescuing them from it. Her point is that learning to tolerate hard feelings is how kids build confidence and self-trust. She also admits she doesn't always get it right herself. The Motherly Podcast is taking a short break. But don't stress, the podcast isn't going anywhere. We'll have lots of fun bonus content for you these next few months. The Motherly team is working on something exciting and new. Stay subscribed to the podcast for all the latest updates. In this episode: (00:00) Why Tolerating Tantrums Builds Confidence (00:45) Dr. Becky Kennedy on Raising Confident Kids (02:05) Parenting Confidence Through Repeatable Methods (04:42) What Is A Parent's Job? (06:18) Setting Boundaries And Validating Feelings (08:31) Letting Kids Struggle Builds Resilience (11:41) Defining Confidence As Self Trust (15:06) Instant Gratification Culture Hurts Kids (22:59) Comparison Culture And Kids Confidence (25:04) Why Making Kids Happy Backfires (30:58) One Foot In Parenting Approach (36:08) Confidence Building Moments At Every Age (45:55) Free Confidence Resources For Parents Subscribe to The Motherly Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Like the show? Leave us a rating or review. Stay connected: Instagram: www.instagram.com/mother.ly/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@mother.ly Facebook www.facebook.com/motherlymedia YouTube www.youtube.com/c/Motherly Website: Mother.ly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Oct 15

    "It Almost Destroyed Me": Actress, Daniella Monet Gets Honest About Her First Year of Motherhood

    Victorious star Daniella Monet always planned to have six kids. Then her first was born, and motherhood felt bigger, darker, and lonelier than she ever imagined. Daniella opens up to host Liz Tenety about postpartum anxiety, an emergency C-section after planning an unmedicated birth, the unexpected challenges of breastfeeding, and a second pregnancy just six months after her first, in the middle of a pandemic. Now she's reprising Trina Vega and executive producing Hollywood Arts, out this October on Netflix. They talk about why she'd rather her kids watch scripted TV than fall down the YouTube rabbit hole, how she teaches them to listen to their bodies (Oreos included), and why "balance" doesn't exist for working moms. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 02:17 The biggest lie about becoming a mom 03:19 Postpartum anxiety, breastfeeding, and feeling tethered 13:30 From child actor to Trina Vega 21:48 Hollywood Arts 24:07 90s nostalgia and the screen-time struggle 31:03 Teaching kids to listen to their bodies 42:12 Presence over balance, letting go of guilt, and her marriage 45:57 Rapid fire Subscribe to The Motherly Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Like the show? Leave us a rating or review. Stay connected: Instagram: www.instagram.com/mother.ly/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@mother.ly Facebook www.facebook.com/motherlymedia YouTube www.youtube.com/c/Motherly Website: Mother.ly Produced by Danielle Roth Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Oct 1

    "It's Not You, It's Too Much": Deena Margolin on Mom Guilt and Brain-Based Parenting

    Endless patience? Throw it out the window. Big Little Feelings co-founder Deena Margolin joins host Liz Tenety to explain why 91 percent of moms feel guilty, even though they're doing the most. She shares where that guilt comes from, how to hold a boundary while your toddler melts down at the park, and why taking time for yourself makes you a better mom. And she's going out with a girlfriend this weekend without an ounce of guilt, at least for now. In this episode: (00:00) Deena’s mom guilt moment (04:32) How Big Little Feelings started (13:16) Rethinking the "terrible twos" (18:13) The gentle parenting backlash (22:54) 91% of moms feel mom guilt (24:21) Deena’s own mom guilt (and why dads don't feel it) (29:38) Perfectionism and "good girl syndrome" (35:18) Where to start if you're struggling Subscribe to The Motherly Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Like the show? Leave us a rating or review. Stay connected: Instagram: www.instagram.com/mother.ly/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@mother.ly Facebook www.facebook.com/motherlymedia YouTube www.youtube.com/c/Motherly Website: Mother.ly Produced by Danielle Roth Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Sep 17

    Author and Illustrator Loryn Brantz on Finding Inner Peace While Raising “Spicy Nuggets”

    The author and illustrator Loryn Brantz grew up thinking she’d be like Walt Disney, bringing joy to billions of children around the world. Instead, she’s given kids and parents laughter, and lots of it. The author and illustrator of several bestselling books, including Feminist Baby and Poems of Parenting, Loryn is constantly inspired by the relatable antics of her own two young kids. In this week’s episode of The Motherly Podcast, she talks to Motherly cofounder Liz Tenety about her latest book “I am a Spicy Nugget” and how she found inner peace amidst the chaos. Plus, she shares how her experience with OCD shapes her parenting style.  In this episode: 00:00:00 – "This Is It, Baby" 00:04:51 – The story behind I Am a Spicy Nugget 00:08:09 – Living with OCD as a parent 00:17:03 – Meditation, therapy, and taking Zoloft 00:25:08 – Sesame Street, Ms. Rachel and making for kids 00:27:37 – Being an artist in the age of AI 00:29:48 – Rapid Fire Subscribe to The Motherly Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Like the show? Leave us a rating or review.  Stay connected:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/mother.ly/  TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@mother.ly  Facebook www.facebook.com/motherlymedia YouTube www.youtube.com/c/Motherly Website: Mother.ly  Produced by Danielle Roth Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Sep 3

    "I Realized I'm Way More Capable Than I Ever Thought." Laura Clery on Life After Divorce

    Laura Clery had been married to her best friend for a decade when his mental health deteriorated and he relapsed back into addiction, forcing her to separate for her kids' safety — all while the fallout played out publicly online. This week on The Motherly Podcast, the comedian and author talks with Motherly Co-founder Liz Tenety about the frightening night she finally called the police, rebuilding her finances and identity as a solo parent, and finding joy with her neurodivergent son. She opens up about the guilt of staying and the guilt of leaving, and how she found humor in the hardest chapter of her life.  In this episode: (00:00) Cougar Town & Turning 40 (02:55) What Makes Her Kids Laugh (06:59) When the Marriage Fell Apart (11:45) Recovery in Crisis (17:46) Taking Back Financial Agency (19:37) What She Learned About Herself Subscribe to The Motherly Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Like the show? Leave us a rating or review.  Stay connected:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/mother.ly/  TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@mother.ly  Facebook www.facebook.com/motherlymedia YouTube www.youtube.com/c/Motherly Website: Mother.ly  Produced by Danielle Roth Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Aug 27 ·  Bonus

    Tara Clark and Paige Connell on Pickleball, the Upsides of Having Older Kids, and How the Family Car Can Be a Safe Haven

    Tara Clark, the founder of the parenting podcast Modern Mom Probs, chats with host Paige Connell as they head to brunch in the Jeep® Grand Cherokee L. Together, they reflect on their ever-evolving roles as mothers while unpacking the perks of having older kids, why it’s important to find time for Pilates and pickleball, and how the family car can serve as a safe space for meaningful conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Aug 20

    Singer Tori Kelly on Ditching Perfectionism and Playing Stadiums While Pregnant

    Tori Kelly wrote the bulk of her sixth album, God Must Really Love Me, after her son was 10 days old. This week on The Motherly Podcast, the three-time Grammy winner opens up about playing stadiums with Ed Sheeran throughout her entire pregnancy, hiding her bump under oversized jerseys, and the wave of inspiration that hit her almost immediately after giving birth. She talks with Motherly Co-founder Liz Tenety about learning to trade perfectionism for surrender, the spiritual meaning behind her album title, and what it's really like raising an eight-month-old on a tour bus. In this episode: (00:00) Postpartum Inspiration (06:44) Pregnancy On Tour (16:43) Album Title Origin (25:40) From Perfectionism To Surrender (31:22) Marriage As Teammates (33:54) Mom Life On Tour Bus (36:16) Rapid Fire And Wrap Subscribe to The Motherly Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Like the show? Leave us a rating or review.  Stay connected:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/mother.ly/  TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@mother.ly  Facebook www.facebook.com/motherlymedia YouTube www.youtube.com/c/Motherly Website: Mother.ly  Produced by Danielle Roth Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Aug 6

    IVF Girl Math: Astronaut Kellie Gerardi Timing Space Flight Around Fertility

    Kellie Gerardi was the first person to pump breast milk in zero gravity. But she almost didn’t have her baby. This week on The Motherly Podcast, Kellie opens up about the nine-year journey between her two daughters: multiple IVF cycles, pregnancy losses, and the "girl math" of timing a spaceflight around fertility treatment. She talks with Motherly Co-founder Liz Tenety about destigmatizing infertility, pumping breast milk in microgravity, and the surreal moment when she wasn’t on the same planet as her baby.  In this episode: (00:00) Functional Hope (2:10) Kellie Gerardi Interview Begins  (04:08) Becoming an Astronaut (08:36) Two Dreams: Motherhood and Space Travel (09:28) Secondary Infertility Journey (12:59) Sharing to Break Stigma (16:57) Finding Support and Resources (20:29) Workplace Fertility Benefits (24:35) Spaceflight Timing vs IVF (28:58) How Infertility Changed Me (31:51) Cosmic Perspective on Life (35:12) Pumping in Microgravity (38:34) Risk and Talking to Kids (44:42) Rapid Fire Questions Subscribe to The Motherly Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Like the show? Leave us a rating or review.  Stay connected:  Instagram:  www.instagram.com/mother.ly/  TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@mother.ly  Facebook www.facebook.com/motherlymedia YouTube www.youtube.com/c/Motherly Website: Mother.ly  Produced by Danielle Roth Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Motherly Podcast features honest conversations about modern motherhood with inspiring leaders—who also happen to be mothers. These incredible women, like Kristen Bell, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, and Gabrielle Union, are helping to redefine motherhood, using their voices to uplift women with practical ideas and expert insights. The Webby Award winning podcast is hosted each week by Liz Tenety, an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Motherly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Motherly
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    254
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Motherly, Inc.
  • Show Website
    The Motherly Podcast

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