The UMcast - Uncensored Moms Podcast Vicki Henry & Michelle Dixon
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A podcast that encourages being unapologetically uncensored every day. We just happen to be moms too. New episodes every week. Hosted by Michelle Dixon and Vicki Henry. Say hi at theumcast@gmail.com Send us a message or a voicemail: www.theumcast.com/asktheumcastLearn more about us on our website: www.theumcast.com
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Ep. 147: Add ‘Em to the List of People I Don’t Like
How do we approach friends with regret or concerns about our behavior? When we feel like something needs to be addressed, how do we do it with compassion and love? And then how do we respond with the same generosity - because we must.
Support friends, support their endeavors. Vicki started a new podcast about her city - if you’d like to follow, find it wherever you get your podcasts: People of Vista
Frustrations with your spouse - how long can / should we hold it in?
Periods! Yes, they sync up.
Michelle is a professional athlete now, have you heard?
Peloton chats - we love Rebecca Kennedy! BUT Michelle didn’t always and we’re asking ourselves, what is it when our first instinct is to not like someone?? Is it really something we don’t like in ourselves? Is our envy? (Reminds us of our book club book: On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen)
Let’s talk about Heartstopper, the TV show! And about how important it is that we’re all having open conversations about sexuality, identity, relationships, allyship, friendship with our kids. Start early!
TWL:
Michelle is loving Maya Rudolph on Armchair Expert - so funny! Her show Loot too, check it out.
Vicki is “loving” 3 Body Problem on Netflix
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Ep. 146: What Came First: HPV or the Egg?
This episode has it all. A classic example of the UMcast where we jump from topic to topic, thought to thought, without regard for well, anything really. It's the kind of hour you enjoy and then forget about entirely once it's done, but you're somehow happier, lighter, a better person after.
TWL:
Michelle is loving the BEST show ever: Love on the Spectrum
Vicki is loving the BEST face lotions ever: Olay - the combo buys from Costco
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Ep 145: It’s Always About the Sex
**A warning that we mention baby loss in the beginning of this episode.
Right out of the gate, lots of sex talk - and surprise, Vicki gets super uncomfortable?
Sharing our children’s accomplishments on the internet. Can we brag about our kids online? Should we? What stops or propels us to do so?
THANK YOU for all the voicemails on last week’s show! We appreciate them. This leads us into…
Tales from the drive-thru lines.
Road rules - stay safe out there, friends!
Loving our bodies - at what point, at what age can we just love our bodies as they are? Even when we have goals for change, can we love them through the process, through all of life’s changes? Let’s give it a try.
Michelle came across a reel on instagram (it has since been deleted) about how women need to start prioritizing sex in their lives to maintain a clam, peaceful home environment. And to that, we say: YES.
Let's discuss!
No UMcast Anonymous this week but you can always submit yours here!
TWL:
Michelle is loving Cold Pressed Argan Oil to moisturize
Vicki is loving The Wishing Game
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Ep 144: We're Not Feeling Guilty
Starbucks mornings with kids - do you or don’t you?
Are you and your partner taking solo trips with friends? We think it’s very important to make time for our separate selves, even inside of a relationship/family.
Vicki visited the land of Twilight, yes, Bella and Edward were there.
Michelle will never tire of Alcatraz, never. We’re sharing some travel recs and reviews from the California coast and Olympic peninsula for ya!
AirBNB communication can be hit or miss. And either way, in the end you have to submit a review. How honest are we being here?
If you are dog sitting, yes, Michelle is spying on you. But turns out, it’s all good news!
Uncensored Anonymous Question: How did Michelle move away from her religious and conservative upbringing? Can you do a deep dive on that?
Well, if this question isn’t timely given our Easter holiday having just passed. This section includes an IRL audio file! Join Michelle on her Christ centered egg hunt! Fun!
There is also a bit of “beat boxing” - We genuinely apologize. Like, truly.
TWL:
Vicki is STILL loving her Nixit menstrual disc
Michelle is loving her Kevin Murphy (aka Kendall Roberts) dry shampoo
Shout out to @potmomspodcast - Marymere falls sticker inspo!
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Ep 143: Boobs and Balls and How to Make Friends!
Princess Kate has spoken - because everyone forced her to come out of hiding. We are not royal family people but we did see the video and we hope she’s doing well.
Spring Break plans, anyone? Where ya’ll headed? Perhaps to visit a prison on an island, or to a moss-filled National Park? Either way, we hope you enjoy.
UMcast Anonymous Question: How does one make friends as adults? Much to say here but the takeaway: You are interesting and worthy of friends!
TWL:
Michelle is loving Maria Bamford’s new book: Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult
Vicki is loving her Lume deodorant - only the toasted coconut, only in its cream form
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Ep 142: Knees Together, Ankles Out - A Conversation with Labor & Birth Doula, Carrie Visalli
It’s Doula Day! We are spending some time with Carrie Visalli, a childbirth doula here in San Diego County. She has worked with 38 mothers, 38 brand new babies. She is empathic, experienced, knowledgable, a literal birth superstar. Let’s learn about that doula life together, yes? Male participation encouraged.
But first, a story from the rough streets of Michelle’s neighborhood.
We start with the birth story that led Carrie to seek out Doula certification. We discuss the ups and downs of being a birth doula: the beautiful things, the scariest scenarios, the emotional toll, the gratitude, the most common birth experiences.
Find doulas in your area at doulamatch.net
Reach out to Carrie directly at doulacarrie.com and follow her on instagram: @doulacarrievisalli
Other resources mentioned:
https://www.thevbaclink.com/
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/
UMcast Anonymous Question: How do you manage relationships with in-laws?
TWL:
Carrie is loving her amika perk up dry shampoo
Michelle is loving the show Heartstopper on Netflix
Vicki is loving her leggings with pockets from CRZ YOGA
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Created by Vicki Henry and Michelle Dixon
Music by Ariel Levine
Customer Reviews
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Listening to Vicki and Michelle is now a staple of my weekly routine. As a mom of 3 young kids, the content is super relatable, interesting, and laugh out loud funny. Glad to be part of the Um Club!
Love this podcast!
Such a fun listen, I seriously look forward to the new episode each week!
My Voice Matters Too
Just because I may co-host this podcast, doesn’t mean I can’t take a moment to say how much I love this show of ours. It’s our weekly therapy and we get to connect with so many other people who we can help feel seen and be seen in return. And isn’t that what it’s all about? Being unapologetically ourselves, in our own unique glory, which in turn, isn’t actually all that different from each other. ❤️