Mighty As A Mother Jenn Cohen + Laura Demuth

We are so excited for you to listen to today’s episode with Monique Volz, a corporate marketer turned blogger and cookbook author. Monique’s goal is simply this: to inspire us all, both in and out of the kitchen - and she does that and then some. 
Together we discuss how to confidently leave behind a “dream job” in order to ruthlessly pursue your dreams and Monique shares what began as a personal journey to share her favorite recipes while processing the loss of her father has blossomed into a multifaceted brand known for its innovative dishes, vibrant photography, and heartfelt storytelling. Beyond the kitchen, Monique is a fellow mama (three toddler boys!) and entrepreneur, balancing the demands of motherhood with the responsibilities of running a successful business. 
Monique shares her personal practices for balancing the many demands of life while making time for herself, and she does it in the most authentic and approachable way. We close with a discussion on how she manages running successful businesses and raising three, energetic toddlers and it left each of us feeling so inspired. 
This episode is filled with so many pearls of wisdom that we’ll remember as we approach our own daily lives. We adore how honest and approachable Monique is, and how despite growing her team, still manages to stay close and connected to her community. If you’re ready to sit down with three girlfriends and chat openly and honestly about all things ambition in motherhood, this is the episode for you. 
Links:
Monique’s IG
Monique’s cookbook
Monique’s blog
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It’s Stress Awareness Month and we dive head first into the complexities of maternal stress with fellow mom and PhD, Molly Dickens. As a scientist, writer, advocate, and founder, Molly has the fascinating insights to share around the physiological and psychological impacts of chronic stress on mothers, along with personal lessons learned throughout her career journey from academia to maternal health advocacy, and her latest initiative, The Maternal Stress Project.
In this episode you will learn:
What is “The Maternal Stress Project”? - Molly maps the stressors related to modern American motherhood in a way we’ve never seen before with the goal of better understanding and supporting the health and wellbeing of women and working caregivers around the country.
What is “Maternal Stress” and what are the societal acceptances of maternal stress and its impact on health outcomes, with an emphasis on the need for targeted interventions that actually help!
The physiological and psychological impacts of chronic stress. Spoiler alert: they each have significant effects on both the body and mind of mothers, influencing our overall wellbeing and health.
Coping strategies to help manage your day to day life, emphasizing the importance of taking care of your body and mind, while identifying and leaning on support as often as you can.
What is needed from a policy and domestic initiative perspective to better support us mamas in managing stress and advocating for systemic changes.
We took away tons of actionable insights from this conversation and hope you love it, too! 
Links:
Maternal Stress Project Substack
Maternal Stress Project LinkedIn
Molly’s LinkedIn 
 
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In today’s critically important episode, we’re talking all things gender equity and working parenthood with 
Lauren Smith Brody. Fellow mom, gender equity advocate, and former Executive Editor at Glamour Magazine sits down with us to discuss the crisis facing working parents and caregivers today - and what’s needed to advance women’s leadership and overall economic growth. 
 
Lauren shares her own experiences as a working mother and interviews with other women to offer practical tips, anecdotes, and guidance on navigating the professional and personal aspects of life after childbirth. Lauren’s work has been featured in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, and on Good Morning America and we know you’ll love this episode regardless of where you are on your motherhood journey!
 
By the end of our conversation, you’ll learn how we as mothers can successfully navigate our own careers (whatever that looks like for you) and the actions we can (and should) take to challenge the status quo.
 
Links:
Lauren’s book: The Fifth Trimester 
Lauren’s website: https://www.thefifthtrimester.com/
Chamber of Mothers
Episode referenced: Mighty as a Mother E11: Beyond Birth: Unpacking Maternal Mental Health with Gayane Aramyan, LMFT
 
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Today’s episode with none other than CNBC's Julia Boorstin is such a treat. As a mom to two boys and esteemed journalist and reporter, Julia shares her experiences and perspectives on reframing what leadership is for women. She has interviewed some of the most notorious and influential men (and women) in business over the last few decades but only once becoming a mom did Julia ditch her fears of what others thought. 
In this episode, be prepared to take away:
♥️ How women are breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings, paving the way for future generations
♥️ How to trust your gut, decision making abilities, and experiences versus following other people and their decisions of what’s right for you 
♥️ Why the lens of motherhood brought even deeper purpose and meaning to her career 
♥️ Regardless of where you are or are not in your professional career, mothers are all inherent leaders and it’s up to us to remember what truly matters 
Links:
Julia’s Book: When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn from Them
Julia’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/juliaboorstin/
Julia’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaboorstin/
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In today’s episode we sat down with the multi-faceted, multi-talented Rachel Mansfield! As the co-founder of grt sht ventures, food entrepreneur, cookbook author and podcast host, Rachel has merged her love of food, business and family. She is known for her engaged cult following, easy recipes that taste delicious, lifestyle tips and tricks, and raising her three adorable boys in New Jersey. 
In this episode, we chat with Rachel about:
♥️ How getting fired from an uninspiring corporate career catapulted her into successful entrepreneurship
♥️ Rachel’s personal journey with infertility and why she’s always chosen authenticity and transparency in sharing her story to hopefully help others
♥️ The ways we can find balance and fun in the food we make and serve our families 
♥️ Maneuvering food variety and healthier options with our littles  
♥️ Why striving for what’s next is needed to keep us constantly evolving and growing 
♥️ At the end of the day, we’re all just mamas doing the best we can, and that’s more than enough 
 Links:
Rachel’s Blog: RachLmansfield
Rachel’s Book: Just The Good Stuff: 100+ Guilt-Free Recipes To Satisfy All Your Cravings: A Cookbook
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In honor of American Heart Month, we’re tackling a special topic today: Happiness. When we think of juggling motherhood alongside any passions or responsibilities outside of our kids, guilt and overwhelm often kick in - but does it have to? To better understand this phenomenon, we sat down with esteemed Brown University Assistant Professor and Licensed Clinical Psychologist Yael Schonburn to discuss her work around the science of happiness and how our careers and motherhood can actually compliment one another. 
Yael also writes about parenting, work, and relationships, drawing on scientific research, clinical experience, and real life experiences with her own three small kiddos. We were first introduced to Yael via her work as author of the incredibly helpful book Work Parent Thrive, 12 Science Backed Strategies to Ditch Guilt, Manage Overwhelm, and Grow Connection (When Everything Feels Like Too Much). 
I mean, how relatable of a title is that?!
Join us for today’s conversation as we discuss:
The two different types of happiness and why we as humans need both
How self-compassion is the most treasured gift we can give ourselves - and why!
How to observe our thoughts in a non-judgemental way 
Why creating whitespace and allowing ourselves and our kids to “be bored” is actually better than packing more activities in 
Links:
https://www.amazon.com/Work-Parent-Thrive-Science-Backed-Strategies/dp/1611809657/ref=asc_df_1611809657/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564704744805&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14094078586807344666&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031565&hvtargid=pla-1636771075583&psc=1&mcid=e1a3159cd6e43b2d8f9dd5b05a4b31f9&gclid=CjwKCAiA44OtBhAOEiwAj4gpOSfMhb9AHc2i3ptVzvsfVnd-SiNuOps4ppLJBUgsxTvCptSsFLDosRoCbDAQAvD_BwE
https://yaelschonbrun.com/
https://www.instagram.com/yaelschonbrun/ 
 
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