The Mother Load

The Mother Load
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Welcome to The Mother Load—hosted by Amy Seymour. This is a space for anyone juggling the beautiful, chaotic mess of life. Amy dives into honest, unfiltered conversations about motherhood, identity, ambition, grief, growth, and everything in between. From chasing wild dreams to unpacking real-life struggles, no topic is off-limits. It’s raw, real, and all about showing up—with a little humor and a whole lot of heart.

  1. Cake Isn’t ‘Bad’ & Neither Are You: Real Talk on Food, Kids, & Body Image🧠💪

    08/08/2025

    Cake Isn’t ‘Bad’ & Neither Are You: Real Talk on Food, Kids, & Body Image🧠💪

    What happens when you mix a therapist, two moms, and a very honest conversation about food, kids, and body image? You get this laugh-out-loud, deeply relatable, and surprisingly freeing episode. Megan, a therapist and former teacher, joins Amy and Haley to unpack everything from “set point” weight to toddler snack negotiations. You’ll hear how diet culture messes with all of us (yes, even therapists), why broccoli might need a PR makeover, and how to stop letting shame run the show. Spoiler: Margaritas are fun foods and we’re here for it. 🍹 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🍪 Why labeling foods as “good” or “bad” messes with our heads (and our kids’ heads, too) 🏖 The real meaning of “set point” weight—and why your pants size might not be the problem 🥦 How to make food neutral for kids without turning dinner into a war zone 💬 Why the word fat isn’t always an insult (and how it’s being reclaimed) 🛑 How to catch yourself before you spiral into the shame trap 💛 The surprising power of self-compassion in healing body image struggles #bodyimage #intuitiveeating #momlife #parentingpodcast #selfcompassion #setpointtheory #dietculture #healthymindset #foodfreedom #raisingkids #mindbodyconnection #mentalhealthmatters #motherhoodjourney #selflove

    1 hr
  2. 🎙️Part 2 with Russell: Dad Life, Delmonico Regrets & Fairy Smut Books

    07/28/2025

    🎙️Part 2 with Russell: Dad Life, Delmonico Regrets & Fairy Smut Books

    We're back with Part 2 of our epic convo with Russel—and thank you for waiting! 🙌 You’ll finally get the answer to the cliffhanger we left you on: What did Russel actually do for Father’s Day? (Spoiler: it involves 5:30 AM wake-ups and a failed nature walk with two kids and a bag of rocks.) This episode is a rollercoaster of relatable parenting moments, laugh-out-loud commentary, and deep thoughts on raising good humans. We talk cast iron steak tips, fairy romance novels (we’re looking at you, “Filthy Rich Fae” 🧚‍♂️), parental guilt, cleaning for the cleaning lady, public vs. private schools, and the bittersweet reality of watching our kids grow up and maybe… call us less 😭. Russel also pitches a 🔥 podcast spinoff idea—“Parental Dissent”—and shares what he's most afraid of as a dad (spoiler: it’s not fairy smut). Oh, and we may have found our new podcast signoff... 👀 🎧 Tune in to laugh, cry, and maybe feel a little less alone in the chaos of parenting. Key Takeaways: Your kids might say “you’re a bad dad” after the best morning of your life, take it as a win! Fairy romance books are weirdly addicting—and slightly mortifying. Moms and dads love differently. And that’s okay. 🎧 Like, rate, review, and subscribe! Thanks for being part of the MotherLoad community. Keep showing up 💪 Ways to listen! 👉https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod XOXO, Amy #parentingpodcast #fatherhood #motherloadpodcast #funnyparents #dadsbelike #momlife #parenthoodunplugged #podcastrecommendation #castironcooking #anxiousgeneration

    1h 10m
  3. Mr. Mom, Meet the Motherload 👨‍👦‍👦✨

    07/10/2025

    Mr. Mom, Meet the Motherload 👨‍👦‍👦✨

    This week on The Motherload, we crack open a cold LaCroix and dive into the world of dad moms, working parents, and the not-so-gentle juggle of modern family life—with guest co-host Haley Imesch and our one-of-a-kind guest: Russell Bauer. 💪 Russell is an engineer, a husband, a father of two, and according to Haley... an elite-level toddler scrap eater and professional water bottle filler. From talking gender norms in the workplace to dissecting the emotional politics of youth sports, this episode goes deep—and still finds time for laughs, Slurpees, and cheerleading scholarships. 🙃🏒🩰 🔑 Key Takeaways: "Keeping score" in parenting will drive you nuts—notice the unseen labor and say thank you anyway. Supportive dads aren’t unicorns—they’re necessary partners in modern parenting. You can be a dad mom, a mom dad, or maybe… just a parent. 🤯 Travel sports aren’t for the faint of heart, but the car ride convos are where the magic happens. 💬 Russell's Quote of the Week: "You see 100% of what you do… and maybe 50% of what your partner does. That’s why gratitude matters." 🎧 Tune in to laugh, learn, and maybe reflect a little deeper on what partnership and parenting really mean in today's world. 👉 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your favorite messy-parent-friend who needs to know they’re not alone. #DadMomEnergy

    57 min
  4. 🎙️ The Power of Saying Yes (and Sometimes No)

    06/30/2025

    🎙️ The Power of Saying Yes (and Sometimes No)

    🎙️ The Power of Saying Yes (and Sometimes No) We're shaking things up on The Motherload! 🎉 In this episode, Amy is joined by special guest host Haley Imesch —yes, that Haley—who will be co-hosting the next few episodes and bringing some fresh voices into the mix. From juggling tennis leagues to quitting sourdough (because let’s be honest, Whole Foods nailed it), Amy and Haley chat about what it means to choose joy, say yes to yourself, and model that freedom for your kids 💪💗 You’ll also get a sneak peek at what’s coming: 👨‍👧‍👦 A dad who’s redefining modern fatherhood (aka “dadding really hard”) 👩‍💼 A wise-beyond-her-years working woman and therapist who brings calm, clarity, and serious insight Press play and let’s go. 🎧 Ways to listen! 👉https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod XOXO, Amy 🎶 Positive Uplifting Music For YouTube Videos by Universfield -- ⁠⁠License: Attribution 4.0⁠⁠ #TheMotherloadPodcast #WorkingMoms #ModernParenting #MomLifeUnfiltered #GuestHostVibes #SayYesToJoy #SelfCareForMoms #ParentingRealTalk #WomenWhoInspire #PodcastLife

    21 min
  5. 🎙️ Heart First, Hustle Second: Heather’s Hat Bar Story 💼💙👒

    06/23/2025

    🎙️ Heart First, Hustle Second: Heather’s Hat Bar Story 💼💙👒

    What started as a lost episode turned into a conversation that’s realer, richer, and full of heart. Amy reconnects with Heather, founder of Hazel Blue Hat Bar, to talk about building a business with meaning, managing the chaos of entrepreneurship, and finding joy in the “in-between” moments of motherhood and hustle. Whether you're building a brand, balancing multiple roles, or just figuring it out as you go—this episode is a warm reminder that success doesn’t always come with a roadmap… but showing up with purpose? That’s everything. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Building a business from scratch is messy, meaningful, and worth the leap—even if you have no idea what you’re doing at first.Social media can be a powerful tool for growth and a major source of burnout—knowing when to ask for help is a strength.Balance isn’t always possible, but awareness is: knowing when one area needs more of you is a form of self-care.Sometimes, the best thing you can do is “screw it and do it”—your future self will thank you. 💬 “I started this needing more—for a lot of reasons. And once I saw how it made people feel, I knew I couldn’t stop.” - Heather Ways to listen! 👉https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod XOXO, Amy #HeartFirst #WomenEntrepreneurs #MomHustle #SideHustleLife #BuildingWithPurpose #StartupMom #BalanceNotPerfection #EntrepreneurLife #MothersWhoCreate #HazelBlueHatBar #YouDoYou #PodcastInspiration 🎶 Positive Uplifting Music For YouTube Videos by Universfield -- ⁠⁠License: Attribution 4.0⁠⁠

    43 min
  6. Confidence, Community, and Carrying the Load

    06/16/2025

    Confidence, Community, and Carrying the Load

    We’re back, mamas. After a short pause to carry some heavy life stuff, The Mother Load returns—just in time for a belated (but beautiful) Mother’s Day episode. Meet Seasen Pruett: optician, teacher, coach, cheerleader, waitress, and most importantly—mom to the endlessly cool and insightful Bennett, who makes a triumphant cameo to talk superpowers, Bucee’s, and the three reasons he loves his mom (spoiler: one involves daily school drop-offs 😍). Seasen opens up with raw honesty and a wicked sense of humor about: ✨Thinking she might never be a mom, and the messy, joyful road to motherhood ✨Postpartum struggles, therapy hits (and misses), and building a toolbox of emotional survival skills ✨The magic of intentional naps, the emotion wheel, and finding peace in the chaos ✨Morning dance parties, frozen Zoom screens, and why your kid might be more fun than you think 💬 Favorite Quotes: “Mommy is the most fun I’ve ever had.” “Therapy isn’t about fixing everything—it’s about gaining the tools.” “I didn’t think I could be a mom... and now I can’t imagine anything else.” This is one of those episodes that hugs you from the inside. Thank you for waiting for us—and thank you to every mother, father, and caregiver carrying the load (without always getting the credit). 🎧 Ways to listen! 👉 ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod⁠⁠ XOXO, Amy 🎶 Positive Uplifting Music For YouTube Videos by Universfield -- ⁠⁠License: Attribution 4.0⁠⁠ #TheMotherLoadPodcast #MotherhoodUnfiltered #RealMomTalk #MomLifeUnplugged #BelatedMothersDay #ModernMotherhood #RaisingHumans #MomAndMeMoments #TherapyIsHealing #EmotionalToolbox #ParentingWithGrace #MomConfessions

    41 min
  7. ✨Holding Space, Ditching Perfect, and Building the Life You Want with Meg Laidlaw

    04/30/2025

    ✨Holding Space, Ditching Perfect, and Building the Life You Want with Meg Laidlaw

    This week, Meg Laidlaw — nurse turned holistic health coach, mom of two, recovering perfectionist, and all-around wisdom dropper — joins Amy for an episode that’s part heart, part sass, and all soul. 💬 We dive into what it really means to “hold space” — for clients, for kids, and (spoiler) for ourselves. 💬 Meg spills the tea on gentle parenting, the art of not losing your mind, and how to actually support our kids without helicoptering them into oblivion. 💬 Hilarious confessions about building a business while second-guessing everything — including whether you should've just stayed in bed. 💬 Sage advice from Meg on failing forward, outsourcing the chaos, and why “perfect moms” don’t exist (thank goodness). 💬 A glimpse into her business, Profound Wellness, where she helps people unlock their inner wisdom, heal, and create a life that actually feels good — not just looks good. ✨ If you’ve ever felt like you were jumping out of a plane and stitching your parachute on the way down — you're gonna feel right at home here. 💌 Connect with Meg and her work at: 🔗 ⁠profoundwellness.net/about⁠ 📷 Instagram: ⁠@profoundwellnessco⁠ XOXO, Amy 🎧 Ways to listen! 👉 ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod⁠⁠ 🎶 Positive Uplifting Music For YouTube Videos by Universfield -- ⁠⁠License: Attribution 4.0⁠⁠ #MotherLoadPodcast #FailForward #GentleParenting #HolisticHealing #ProfoundWellness #MomLifeUnfiltered #HoldingSpace #RecoveringPerfectionist #MompreneurLife #AuthenticMotherhood

    1h 15m
  8. 🎧 Cupcakes, Arcades & YES Day Dreams: Emilie & Bennett’s Mother’s Day Moment

    04/23/2025

    🎧 Cupcakes, Arcades & YES Day Dreams: Emilie & Bennett’s Mother’s Day Moment

    Get ready for laughter, love, and the most unforgettable cupcake story you’ve ever heard. In our second episode of The Mother Load Mother's Day series, Emilie Reyes and her son Bennett bring all the heart (and hilarity). 🧁 Bennett kicks things off with a story about his mom’s “dinner cupcakes” — a salty surprise that’s now one of his all-time favorite memories.🎮 He spills the tea on his love for the arcade (which turns out to be Emilie’s favorite activity) and shares how he earns his own money doing chores.📚 Emilie reflects on Bennett’s responsible nature, his grown-up taste buds, and how much he loves to read.🎤 And just wait until you hear the heartfelt messages they share with each other — and Bennett’s bold prediction that this episode is going viral! A YES Day is coming, and this sweet, silly, love-filled episode is the perfect reminder of what makes moms so special. Don’t miss it! #TheMotherLoad #MothersDaySeries #YesDayMagic #WorkingMomLife #FamilyFun #ParentingPodcast

    42 min
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Welcome to The Mother Load—hosted by Amy Seymour. This is a space for anyone juggling the beautiful, chaotic mess of life. Amy dives into honest, unfiltered conversations about motherhood, identity, ambition, grief, growth, and everything in between. From chasing wild dreams to unpacking real-life struggles, no topic is off-limits. It’s raw, real, and all about showing up—with a little humor and a whole lot of heart.

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  • Creator
    The Mother Load
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Explicit
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