The Mamahood Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 49: Motherhood During a Pandemic Sep 23, 2020

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Welcome back! Are we all alive? Sometimes it’s hard to tell- especially during the year 2020.

We are back with an episode all about how we are surviving during the pandemic!

We will talk about tips for entertaining toddlers, self-care, strengthening marriage, and things that have kept us from going completely insane!

Today, Aubs is a little under the weather, so Maren is joined by Emily Jordan (Outpost of Heaven Podcast), and she brings such a genuine perspective, as well as some great laughs.

We hope you know how much we love you, and we are all in this together!

If you enjoyed today’s episode, will you do us a huge favor and scroll down to leave a review? Those help us get our podcast out to other mamas like you!

Come find us on Instagram! (We have some great giveaways happening right now!!)

@the.mamahood

@marendroubay

@aubreygrossen

You can find our guest for today, Emily, at

@outpostofheaven on Instagram as well.

Today’s podcast is sponsored by Anchor.

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Visit anchor.fm to get started!

(Episode Replay) Motherhood Loneliness, it's for real! Jul 31, 2020

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We’ve all felt lonely. Whether it was after a new baby, a big move, or just the day to day of caring for our little ones. It’s something we don’t always care to admit, and can weigh us down like no other!

We know it hurts, and we are here to help! In today’s episode, we will discuss some of our most lonely moments as moms, and how we tried to combat them. We will give the best advice we can, and meet you where you stand. It may require some action, or a shift in mindset, but you CAN feel better, and we want you to know it! In the end, we believe that loneliness is okay.

This mom thing is no joke, but just remember that you aren’t alone- and even those surrounded by friends can be experiencing the deepest sense of loneliness. So let’s do this thing together! Hit play, and join us for a vulnerable discussion on this often avoided topic.

If you loved this episode, please scroll down and leave a review! It would mean the world to us.

Come find us online:

Insta: @the.mamahood, @marendroubay and @aubrey.themamahood

Email: themamahoodpodcast@gmail.com www.themamahoodpodcast.com

Episode 48: Mama to Mama: An Interview with Tanisha Snell Jul 10, 2020

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Hello and welcome to another episode of The Mamahood Podcast! We are humbled and grateful to bring you an emotional and empowering episode this week. Tanisha Snell is the kindest person on Earth, and has graciously come on to answer YOUR questions in such a hopeful and sincere way. In today’s episode Tanisha will open up about a few moments that happen everyday for her as a black mom. She will talk about what it’s like to raise black children in America today, and what the Black Lives Matter movement means to her. The best part of this interview is the light and love that exudes from Tanisha. She highlights the important of love over anger, and shares her heartfelt emotions from one Mama to another. None of us know exactly the right way to go about these confusing times, but Tanisha gives us hope that by educating ourselves and treating others with kindness and understanding, we can change the world. No ads this week! You can find Tanisha on Instagram @tanishasnell_ Here are some links to visit to donate to the movement: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html Come find us and chat about your thoughts and feelings, and connect with more Mama’s! @the.mamahood @marendroubay @aubreygrossen on Instagram! We love you all!

(Episode Replay): Everyday Meal Planning! May 26, 2020

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Hello!

We are back this week with an old favorite! We hope this sparks some ideas, or maybe makes you feel better about how your meals have been going during this pandemic.

We are definitely not experts, but will be talking about some of our go-to meals, snacks, and ideas for feeding our families.

We will also LAUGH. A lot.

Join us today to spark some new inspo for filling our bellies and our babies bellies!

Our episode today is sponsored by Anya.

Click the link below to register for the 8 Week Detox, to help you destress, and clear your mind of anxiety during your motherhood journey:

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Come find us on social media! We LOVE to connect with you:

@marendroubay

@aubreygrossen

@the.mamahood

@anya.project

And if you’re feeling *extra* nice, will you please leave us a review? Thanks so much!

Xo,

Maren and Aubrey

Episode 47: Being a More Gentle Mother May 13, 2020

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Hello! We are back! With one of our most favorite topics: gentle motherhood!

Did you know that most of how we feel about ourselves and our value in the world is formed before the age of 5? When we heard that statistic, we both wanted to do what we could to positively impact our children during these crucial years!

We know it’s not easy to always be a patient or gentle mommy, but we want to share why it’s important to us and how we go about this on a daily basis! Let’s all work on it together!

If you want to shoot Maren some questions, you can find her on Instagram @marendroubay, we also recommend researching Gentle Motherhood online as you can find tons of good resources!

CONNECT:

Come connect with us and let us know what you thought of the episode by leaving us a review, or finding us here:

Instagram: @the.mamahood

Email: themamahoodpodcast@gmail.com

PATREON:

You can also support the show for as little as $1 by heading to https://www.patreon.com/themamahoodpodcast

SPONSOR DEAL:

Today’s episode is sponsored by Little Dreamers!

Head to www.littledreamers.us and use code MAMAHOOD10 for 10% off of a sleep course!

Episode 46: Motherhood & Quarantine; Plus Important Podcast Updates! Apr 24, 2020

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Episode 46: Important Updates, Quarantine & Motherhood

Hello friends! We are back!

We hope you’ll excuse our absence as we’ve been focusing in on our families and making major transitions in our lives!

Join us today- QUARANTINE STYLE, and forgive our spotty audio since we are chatting over the phone like everyone else is nowadays!

In today’s episode we will announce some important information regarding the podcast and some ways you can support it!

We will also give some actually very useful tips for entertaining little kids during quarantine and also taking care of YOU!

We hope you’re enjoying this time, but also letting yourself feel all the feelings.

As always, we are here for you.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you need support. We are here, and we love you!!

Xo,

Maren and Aubrey

As we mentioned, please head to the link below to support The Mamahood Podcast for even $1 a month through Patreon. We hope we can keep showing up here! THANK YOU!! Just hit “become a Patron” and choose the amount you’d like to pledge. We appreciate you so much.

Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/themamahoodpodcast

Come connect with us online so we can chat and support each other through this mess!

@marendroubay

@aubreygrossen

@the.mamahood

(Episode Replay): You’ve Got it in You! Coping with Fatigue, Anxiety & Postpartum Depression Mar 12, 2020

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**One of our favorite episodes! Shared with you again this week!**

In today’s episode, we open up about fatigue, anxiety and postpartum depression. We’ve experienced all three at different times, and we are in the thick of a couple of them now!

Postpartum depression can be all-consuming, and it’s more than just a bad day.

The polarizing fears that come with anxiety are something completely different, yet equally difficult. We will chat vulnerably about night terrors, irrational fears and how cope.

And lastly, Fatigue. So often we sweep this under the rug and “just deal with it” as moms. But it needs to be acknowledged.

We will give you practical solutions for coping with fatigue, anxiety and depression as well as encouragement.

We hope you know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. We’ve been there. We ARE there. Right along with you. So hit play, and cry with us today, mama. We are strong, and we’ve got it in us to keep fighting!

Tully (2018) is the movie we mentioned about postpartum fatigue- it’s rated R, and has adult content, but gives a good look into the life of a tired new mom. Reach out to us via email so we can help you find it, and also find an edited version.

Please scroll down and leave a review! It helps us reach other moms like you!

Also, we love connecting with you. You can find us here:

Insta: @the.mamahood

Email: themamahoodpodcast@gmail.com

This episode is sponsored by Anya Project

Anya is a support group, community and sanctuary for moms who are dealing with postpartum anxiety, depression, fatigue or general trials in motherhood. When you join Anya, you become apart of a safe place where you will receive access to experts, advice, friendship and a welcome box full of items just for you!

You can find Anya on Instagram @anya.project and sign up through the link in the bio! Use code MAMAHOOD for 10% off of your subscription to Anya!

Episode 44: What I Would Tell My Early Motherhood Self: with Jenna Rammell Mar 06, 2020

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Today we bring on an uplifting, special bright and spirited guest who will change your life with her words of encouragement!

Jenna Rammell of Jenna’s Kitchen, is a mom, entrepreneur and cheerleader of moms.

Today she is dropping some serious words of wisdom for the tired mom. The mom battling any ailment of post partum. The mom who is mean to herself, and the mom who needs some more self love. Don’t we all fit one of those categories?

She had us in tears guys.

We can’t say much more, but just hit play and then let us know what YOU would tell yourself if you could talk to the you from a few years, months, or even days ago.

We are all good moms. Let’s keep going.

Xo,

Mare and Aubs

You can find Jenna on Instagram: @jennaskitchen or online at: www.jennarammell.com

Today’s episode is sponsored by Care/Of!

Head to www.takecareof.com and enter code MAMAHOOD50 for 50% off of your order of custom vitamins and protein powders made specially for you!

Today’s other sponsor is Hello Fresh!

Use code MAMAHOOD10 for 10 free meals AND free shipping! Woot woot!

Come find us!

themamahoodpodcadt@gmail.com

Instagram: @marendroubay

@aubreygrossen

Episode 43: Controversial Motherhood Topics and our Honest Answers! Feb 20, 2020

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Okay, ladies. We get asked a lot of controversial questions all the dang time. So we just thought it would be fun to answer them all for you- in a quick lightning round!

Do we vaccinate? Do we co-sleep? You’ll find out in today’s episode!

Here’s the thing. We are POLAR OPPOSITES in so many ways, yet we are the best of friends. We hope that this episode drives home the idea that we are all in this together as moms! And it’s possible to have a civil conversation even when you disagree.

So hit play and hear our honest answers about some of the most controversial mom topics- then go out there and love another mom who is different than you!

Xoxo!

Mare and Aubs

Ps. There are mentions of Santa Clause and other magical creatures in today’s episode, so be sure to wait until your little believers can’t hear!

Today’s episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh! Use code MAMAHOOD10 for 10 free meals AND free shipping!

Please let us know what you thought of today’s episode by emailing us:

themamahoodpodcast@gmail.com

Or leaving us a review!

Have a great week!

Episode 42: Breaking Patterns - Surrogacy and Motherhood after Trauma (with Lacey Swenson) Feb 13, 2020

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Today’s interview is so. dang. good. But get your tissues because we are going to dive deep into some of the toughest stuff.

Lacey Swenson is here to chat about her traumatic childhood and how she has made an effort to give her daughters a completely different experience. She will share tips for how to break bad patterns and pass on the good.

Lacey will also generously share her story as a surrogate: the details behind becoming one, and her experience with a near-death birth experience.

These stories will move you to tears. We learned so many lessons and felt truly changed after getting together with Lacey, and we hope you do too.

Today’s sponsor is Hello Fresh!

Use code MAMAHOOD10 for 10 Free Meals plus FREE shipping!

You can find Lacey on Instagram: @greatskinonrainwaterlane

Please let us know what you thought of today’s episode, and if you have an interesting motherhood story to share!

Email: themamahoodpodcast@gmail.com

Have a great week!