34 episodes

From the #1 media and entertainment brand for parents in the country, Scary Mommy Speaks is a hilarious, unfiltered look at today’s trends and topics through the lens of motherhood. From pop culture to post-baby sex, nothing’s off-limits for hosts Keri Setaro and Ashley Hearon-Smith, who know firsthand that parenting is a mother. This is a podcast for women who are owning motherhood in all its glory, pain and playdates. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

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    • Kids & Family
    • 4.3 • 536 Ratings

From the #1 media and entertainment brand for parents in the country, Scary Mommy Speaks is a hilarious, unfiltered look at today’s trends and topics through the lens of motherhood. From pop culture to post-baby sex, nothing’s off-limits for hosts Keri Setaro and Ashley Hearon-Smith, who know firsthand that parenting is a mother. This is a podcast for women who are owning motherhood in all its glory, pain and playdates. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

    How to Hack Back to School - From Our Friends at Slate

    How to Hack Back to School - From Our Friends at Slate

    From our friends at Slate's podcast How To! with Charles Duhigg comes everything you need to navigate a back to school season...unlike any other! There's no lesson plan for this kind of school year, but with a little help from our friends we're going to find our way through. Join us for the three part series Cheat Sheet brought to you by Slate and How To! with Charles Duhigg wherever you listen to podcasts.

    • 1 min
    Cabin Fever and Working Moms

    Cabin Fever and Working Moms

    On this week's episode Keri and Ashley are joined by RN Nancy Travis, who has been delivering babies for over 40 years! An AWHONN (Association of Women's Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) member and grandmother of 14, Nancy is going to help us navigate the many new roles we've been tasked with while trying to work from home. We've also got an encouraging story from Scary Mommy Kassandra, which gives new meaning to the phrase, "Won't you be my neighbor?"

    • 37 min
    Coping With Fear and Anxiety

    Coping With Fear and Anxiety

    This week, Keri and Ashley are joined by AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses) member, Dr. Heidi Fantasia. Dr. Fantasia will be discussing how to care for our mental health during these uncertain times. We've also got an inspiring story about how one Scary Mommy has stayed connected to her mental health hero.

    • 34 min
    Having A Baby In Uncertain Times

    Having A Baby In Uncertain Times

    On this week's episode, Keri and Ashley are joined by System Clinical Nurse Specialist, LaShea Wattie Haynes. A member of AWHONN (the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses), LaShea is going to answer all of our questions about labor and delivery during these uncertain times. We're also joined by a couple on a mission: to make it home with their new baby in time for their older daughter's third birthday. You don't want to miss this heartwarming dose of Helping Hugs!

    • 32 min
    Pregnancy In The New Normal

    Pregnancy In The New Normal

    This week's episode features a one-on-one with certified nurse midwife Paris Maloof-Bury of AWHONN, the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, all about what to expect during pregnancy in uncertain times. And, a feel good story about how a new mom received support from her circle when her baby shower was cancelled.

    • 34 min
    Scary Mommy Speaks is Back When We Need it Most!

    Scary Mommy Speaks is Back When We Need it Most!

    Mommies can you hear me? We need to connect with you now more than ever! Brought to you by Huggies, we're going to be speaking with four incredible experts from AWHONN, the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses, who will answer all of our questions regarding pregnancy and labor in the new normal, how to manage our mental health, and how to navigate life with older kids too. We'll also be featuring stories from the Scary Mommy Community about special people and moments that have helped get you through. We can't wait to catch up!

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Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
536 Ratings

536 Ratings

Mamaleahn ,

Good show, when are new episodes coming out?!

I’m so confused… It’s nearly February and you guys still have not started this year? Are there no more episodes?

Anonymous Castro ,

Best Mommy Podcast

Absolutely love this podcast! I don’t feel alone in my mom craziness. The confessions are hysterical and the topics that are discussed are perfectly picked for the current times. Recommend this podcast 100x.

NewMom8066 ,

Great for pregnant & new moms!

Love this content with nurses to help thru uncertain COVID times. Some of the most helpful content I’ve found! Great hosts that keep it real. Telling my mama friends!

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