Ma and Me Podcast

Crystal And Mark
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Ma & Me is a podcast about mothering ourselves into wholehearted people. Hosted and produced by Crystal and Mark Travis Rivera, this series will explore the complications, nuances, and beauty of reparenting ourselves and doing the work to heal. Follow the Ma & Me Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maandmepod/

  1. Reflecting on Season 1 of Ma & Me Podcast

    05/29/2024

    Reflecting on Season 1 of Ma & Me Podcast

    This is the season 1 finale of the Ma & Me Podcast. At the time of the recording, the hope was to launch season two with guest interviews, but that has been delayed. Crystal and Mark reflect on season 1 of the podcast and key takeaways from the experience. This podcast isn't simply about highlighting bad experiences, trauma, hardships, or venting, but about processing the entire journey—acknowledging the full spectrum of their relationship with their mothers. Crystal and Mark are trying to heal from their "mother wound." While on the surface, they might have nothing in common, they both realized that despite the apparent differences, they were both committed to mothering themselves into wholehearted people, and this podcast is their attempt to heal and help others do the same. Follow the official Instagram for Ma & Me Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/maandmepod/ Follow Crystal and Mark on Instagram Crystal: https://www.instagram.com/itsrealsunny/ Mark Travis Rivera: https://www.instagram.com/marktravrivera/

    35 min
  2. The Various Chapters of Being Human

    04/24/2024

    The Various Chapters of Being Human

    In this episode, Crystal and Mark discuss a variety of things related to the relationship they have with their mothers. There are various chapters of being human in this lifetime and we have to embrace them all. This podcast isn't simply about highlighting bad experiences, trauma, hardships, or venting, but about processing the entire journey—which means acknowledging the full spectrum of their relationship with their mothers. Crystal and Mark are trying to heal from their "mother wound." While on the surface, they might have nothing in common, they both realized that despite the apparent differences, they were both committed to mothering themselves into wholehearted people, and this podcast is their attempt to heal and help others do the same. Follow the official Instagram for Ma & Me Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/maandmepod/ Follow Crystal and Mark on Instagram Crystal: https://www.instagram.com/itsrealsunny/ Mark Travis Rivera: https://www.instagram.com/marktravrivera/

    48 min
  3. What If Our Childhood Was Different?

    04/11/2024

    What If Our Childhood Was Different?

    Do you ever wonder what your life might look like if your childhood was different? In this episode, Crystal and Mark discuss what they imagine life might have been like if their childhoods were different. This podcast isn't simply about highlighting bad experiences, trauma, hardships, or venting, but about processing the entire journey—which means acknowledging the full spectrum of their relationship with their mothers. Crystal and Mark are trying to heal from their "mother wound." While on the surface, they might have nothing in common, they both realized that despite the apparent differences, they were both committed to mothering themselves into wholehearted people, and this podcast is their attempt to heal and help others do the same. Follow the official Instagram for Ma & Me Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/maandmepod/ Follow Crystal and Mark on Instagram Crystal: https://www.instagram.com/itsrealsunny/ Mark Travis Rivera: https://www.instagram.com/marktravrivera/

    33 min
  4. On Abandonment, Grief, and Self-Love

    03/13/2024

    On Abandonment, Grief, and Self-Love

    We all know the pain that stems from feeling abandoned and going through the grief process. In this episode, Crystal and Mark discuss their own experiences managing abandonment issues, grief, and the process of learning to love themselves and how the relationship with their mothers informed how they navigated their journeys. This podcast isn't simply about highlighting bad experiences, trauma, hardships, or venting, but about processing the entire journey—which means acknowledging the full spectrum of their relationship with their mothers. Crystal and Mark are trying to heal from their "mother wound." While on the surface, they might have nothing in common, they both realized that despite the apparent differences, they were both committed to mothering themselves into wholehearted people, and this podcast is their attempt to heal and help others do the same. Follow the official Instagram for Ma & Me Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/maandmepod/ Follow Crystal and Mark on Instagram Crystal: https://www.instagram.com/itsrealsunny/ Mark Travis Rivera: https://www.instagram.com/marktravrivera/

    36 min
  5. Tough Conversations: Love & Honesty in Our Friendship

    02/08/2024

    Tough Conversations: Love & Honesty in Our Friendship

    We need to be able to share difficult truths with our friends in a way that honors our love for them. In this episode, Crystal and Mark discuss their friendship and some of the difficult conversations they've been having over the last few months. This podcast isn't simply about highlighting the bad experiences, trauma, hardships, or venting, but about processing the entire journey-- which means acknowledging the full spectrum of their relationship with their mothers. Crystal and Mark are trying to heal from their "mother wound." While on the surface, they might have nothing in common, they both realized that despite the apparent differences, they were both committed to mothering themselves into wholehearted people, and this podcast is their attempt to heal and help others do the same. Follow the official Instagram for Ma & Me Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/maandmepod/ Follow Crystal and Mark on Instagram Crystal: https://www.instagram.com/itsrealsunny/ Mark Travis Rivera: https://www.instagram.com/marktravrivera/

    32 min
  6. What We Love About Our Mothers

    10/05/2023

    What We Love About Our Mothers

    We need to be able to share difficult truths, but we also need to share the positive things we love about our mothers. In this episode, Crystal and Mark discuss what they love about their mothers. This podcast isn't simply about highlighting the bad experiences, trauma, hardships, or venting, but about processing the entire journey-- which means acknowledging the full spectrum of their relationship with their mothers. Crystal and Mark are trying to heal from their "mother wound." While on the surface, they might have nothing in common, they both realized that despite the apparent differences, they were both committed to mothering themselves into wholehearted people, and this podcast is their attempt to heal and help others do the same. Follow the official Instagram for Ma & Me Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/maandmepod/ Follow Crystal and Mark on Instagram Crystal: https://www.instagram.com/itsrealsunny/ Mark Travis Rivera: https://www.instagram.com/marktravrivera/

    37 min
  7. What Our Mothers Taught Us About Adulthood

    09/13/2023

    What Our Mothers Taught Us About Adulthood

    Adulthood is difficult, but what we learn through our parents can set us up for success or failure. In this episode, Crystal and Mark discuss what their mothers taught them about adulthood. This podcast isn't simply about highlighting the bad experiences, trauma, hardships, or venting, but about processing the entire journey-- which means acknowledging the full spectrum of their relationship with their mothers. Crystal and Mark are trying to heal from their "mother wound." While on the surface, they might have nothing in common, they both realized that despite the apparent differences, they were both committed to mothering themselves into wholehearted people, and this podcast is their attempt to heal and help others do the same. Follow the official Instagram for Ma & Me Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/maandmepod/ Follow Crystal and Mark on Instagram Crystal: https://www.instagram.com/itsrealsunny/ Mark Travis Rivera: https://www.instagram.com/marktravrivera/

    22 min
  8. Chosen Family and the Women Who Mothered Us

    08/09/2023

    Chosen Family and the Women Who Mothered Us

    In this episode, Crystal and Mark discuss the concept of chosen family and the women who mothered them. Check out the documentary Paris Is Burning to learn more about the concept of chosen family and the ballroom scene, and the LGBTQ+ community. This podcast isn't simply about highlighting the bad experiences, trauma, hardships, or venting, but about processing the entire journey-- which means acknowledging the full spectrum of their relationship with their mothers. Crystal and Mark are trying to heal from their "mother wound." While on the surface, they might have nothing in common, they both realized that despite the apparent differences, they were both committed to mothering themselves into wholehearted people, and this podcast is their attempt to heal and help others do the same. Follow the official Instagram for Ma & Me Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/maandmepod/ Follow Crystal and Mark on Instagram Crystal: https://www.instagram.com/itsrealsunny/ Mark Travis Rivera: https://www.instagram.com/marktravrivera/

    31 min
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Ma & Me is a podcast about mothering ourselves into wholehearted people. Hosted and produced by Crystal and Mark Travis Rivera, this series will explore the complications, nuances, and beauty of reparenting ourselves and doing the work to heal. Follow the Ma & Me Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maandmepod/

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  • Creator
    Crystal And Mark
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Crystal And Mark
  • Show Website
    Ma and Me Podcast