The Mom Hour

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Co-hosts Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers offer practical tips and real-life encouragement for moms who want to enjoy motherhood more, and cut back on comparison, worry, and stress. We’re not experts, we’re moms who’ve been there. We’re not perfect, we’re real. Welcome to The Mom Hour, where you'll find more than 800 episodes on parenting and motherhood at every stage. Production of new episodes ended in June 2025; enjoy the back catalog!

  1. JUN 30

    A Message From Meagan & Sarah

    Welcome to The Mom Hour, a podcast co-hosted by Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers from 2015 to 2025. We wrapped production in June of 2025, but we’ve left our library of episodes available for anyone who wants to listen. So while you won’t find any new episodes in this podcast feed, we hope you enjoy the archives and that the more than 800 topics we’ve covered over the years remind you that you’re not alone, no matter what’s going on in your life as a mom. Enjoy the show! Want to know more about our decision to sunset the show? Listen to Episode 503. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 min

  2. JUN 24

    Paying It Forward: Episode 523

    After more than a decade and over 800 hours of conversation, connection, and community, The Mom Hour comes to a close in this final episode. Join Meagan and Sarah as we reflect on what it has meant to share this space with you—our listeners, fellow moms, and, truly, our friends. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or found us more recently, we hope this episode leaves you with inspiration to carry forward the spirit of The Mom Hour in your everyday life. You’ve let us into your ears and your lives, and we are endlessly grateful. Thank you for making The Mom Hour what it’s been. HELPFUL LINKS: The Mom Hour Listener Community still exists and will not be going away anytime soon!Episodes Mentioned:Self-Care As Self-Preservation: Episode 104Talking About Our Own Kids. Or Not: Episode 364Meagan will be recording an audiobook for her new book The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s Next. Keep an eye out for it in the future!Don’t forget about us—we’re not disappearing! Come find us in our new internet “homes” and let’s stay connected.You can find us over on Substack @ The Kettle with Meagan Francis and Home Again.Learn more about our new podcast Midlife Lady Leisure PursuitsOTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Order Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s NextVisit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    54 min

  3. JUN 17

    Meagan's & Sarah's 5 By 50: Episode 522

    What would you like to accomplish before your next milestone birthday? Today Meagan and Sarah share our personal “five before fifty” lists, giving ourselves the next few years to check off some aspirations both lofty and silly (think big travel goals, creative dreams, home improvements and outdoor adventures). Whether you’re approaching 30, 40, 50, or just love a good life list, this episode will get you thinking—and maybe even writing your own! HELPFUL LINKS: Listen to our new podcast, Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits, available now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen. You can also follow us on Substack for email reminders and the full show notes experience.Meagan is currently becoming certified through this Tea Sommolier ProgramEpisodes From The Archives You May Enjoy:2022 Goals & Intentions (What We Said, How It Went & Where Life Surprised Us)New Year Mantras For Your Motherhood Era: Episode 498 OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Order Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s NextVisit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    57 min

  4. JUN 13 · BONUS

    Visioning & Future Casting In Midlife

    Time is slippery—especially when you’re standing in midlife, looking both forward and back. Today Meagan and Sarah continue unpacking one of the most elusive and shape-shifting concepts we wrestle with: time. How do we imagine the future, how do we plan for it (tarot cards, anyone?), and how does our relationship to longterm planning and future-casting change in our forties? We explore the common traps we fall into when envisioning what’s next, the lessons that still haven’t quite landed, and how midlife has reshaped our goals, timelines, and even the way we dream. Join us! This is Part 3 of a three-part series about Time running this spring. Check out Part 1: On Balance & Busy-ness and Part 2: Time-Saving, Time-Shifting, Time-Surrendering. HELPFUL LINKS: Meagan mentioned the author Jon AcuffEpisodes From The Archives About Time7 Habits Of Moms Who Make Time For Reading: Episode 492The Lazy Genius Helps Fix Our Time Management Troubles: Episode 485Time Management For The Season You’re In: Episode 483 OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Order Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s NextVisit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    59 min

  5. JUN 10

    What's (Still!) Great About Our Eight: Episode 521

    After a decade of sharing the ups and downs of motherhood, we're wrapping up The Mom Hour this month—and taking one final episode to update you on the kids who’ve grown up alongside this show. From 12 to 27, our eight kids have been a background-but-constant presence on the podcast, and today we'll share where they are now and how they're each thriving in their own way. Join us! HELPFUL LINKS: What’s Great (Lately!) About Our Eight: Episode 470What’s Great (And Less-Great) About Our Eight: Episode 152Motherhood From "The Other Side" A Commencement Address For Parents by Meagan OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    56 min

  6. JUN 3

    The Tiny Griefs Of Motherhood: Episode 520

    As kids grow up, it’s the littlest reminders that catch us off guard—like discovering a pair of toddler socks or realizing nobody needs a kid’s menu. Join Meagan and Sarah as we share some of the small-but-significant signs that time is, as ever, marching on. It’s a conversation full of warmth, nostalgia, and gentle reminders to savor the stages as they come…and go. HELPFUL LINKS: Sarah mentions Rebecca Woolf’s Substack post on the grief of downsizing when your kids grow up.Episodes from the archives you may enjoy:Mourning The End Of The Baby-Having Years: Episode 418Growing Families, Grown Kids, And The “Someday Family Dinner Table”: Episode 372 OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s NextVisit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    53 min

  7. MAY 27

    MORE Listener Questions & Our Advice: Episode 519

    Honi asks how our friends are showing up for us these days. Laura wonders if we ever get recognized in public (and if it's our faces or our voices that give us away!). Aspiring writer Samm is looking for advice on getting started with writing, Lisa wants to know what we’ll miss most about The Mom Hour, and Erica prompts some reflection on what we’re most proud of as moms. And Ann? She’s eager for the scoop on what’s next—listen to find out! HELPFUL LINKS: The Evolution Of Friendships In Motherhood, Part One: Episode 474The Evolution Of Friendships In Motherhood, Part Two: Episode 478What’s Great (Lately!) About Our Eight: Episode 470Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits: Episode 484Books Mentioned About Writing (affiliate links):Ann Patchett's memoir Truth & Beauty: A FriendshipStephen King's On Writing: A Memoir of the CraftAnne Lamott’s Bird by BirdOTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s NextVisit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    55 min

  8. MAY 20

    Listener Questions & Our Advice: Episode 518

    Jennifer wants to hear all our old podcast intros one more time (what a fun trip down memory lane!). Contributor Sarah wonders how Meagan and Sarah’s perspectives on parenting have evolved since episode one. Tricia wonders how to get a kindergartener to open up about hard stuff, while listeners Mel and Lisa each ask how to figure out what’s next in motherhood—and life. Kim wants to know how much she really needs to play with her child—and how to balance being present while modeling healthy phone habits. Plus, we share a quick update on what's next for our amazing contributor team members. Enjoy! HELPFUL LINKS: Listener Question episodes from the archivesHow Do You Know What’s Next?: Episode 503Our team members Katie Gouldner and Catie Parrish launched a new podcast Chasing The SparkA list of podcast recs from The Mom Hour Listener Community on Facebook.OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Meagan’s book: The Last Parenting Book You’ll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What’s NextVisit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Co-hosts Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers offer practical tips and real-life encouragement for moms who want to enjoy motherhood more, and cut back on comparison, worry, and stress. We’re not experts, we’re moms who’ve been there. We’re not perfect, we’re real. Welcome to The Mom Hour, where you'll find more than 800 episodes on parenting and motherhood at every stage. Production of new episodes ended in June 2025; enjoy the back catalog!

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    Mom Hour Media
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    813
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