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The Motherly Podcast

The Motherly Podcast features honest conversations about modern motherhood with inspiring leaders—who also happen to be mothers. These incredible women, like Kristen Bell, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, and Gabrielle Union, are helping to redefine motherhood, using their voices to uplift women with practical ideas and expert insights. The Webby Award winning podcast is hosted each week by Liz Tenety, an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Motherly.

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Latest Episodes:

Jenny Slate on Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, new motherhood, and the promise of change Jul 14, 2022

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In this episode, Liz speaks with comedian, actress, director, and writer, Jenny Slate about her new family film, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, which is now playing in theaters. Jenny explains why she didn’t want to shy away from themes like loneliness and loss in her film and they also talk about how new motherhood has changed her for the better.

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This is Motherhood: Sexologist Shamyra Howard on navigating intimacy during and after pregnancy Jul 12, 2022

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In this episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with sexologist and sex therapist Shamyra Howard about postpartum intimacy, the cultural myths many of us carry about sex and sexuality, and much more.

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Gloria Riviera on the childcare crisis and what we can do about it Jul 07, 2022

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In this episode, Liz talks to reporter and podcast host Gloria Riviera about her podcast No One is Coming to Save Us, which is a deep-dive into America’s childcare crisis. They talk about how the absence of affordable, high quality childcare impacts families and children, what a healthy society that supports mothers and children looks like in other parts of the world, and what we can all do as parents and advocates to change America for the better when it comes to affordable childcare.

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This is Motherhood: Marketing entrepreneur Shaunda Head on being true to yourself in business and parenting Jul 05, 2022

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In this episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with Shaunda Head, a branding and marketing entrepreneur. They talk about finding your own personal brand and balancing your business and caregiving responsibilities

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Dr. Colleen Kraft on why gun safety is a public health issue and what we can do to protect our kids Jun 30, 2022

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Dr. Colleen Kraft is a leading pediatrician and former President of the American Academy of Pediatrics who has been instrumental in making mental health for kids a central topic of conversation in the public health community. She’s also the mother of three children, and recently lost her adult son -- Tim -- to suicide. Her personal loss has driven her public health advocacy, really calling for greater mental health support and gun safety measures. In her conversation with Liz, Dr. Kraft explains why she thinks gun safety is a public health issue, not a political one. She also shares the story of her son Tim’s death and offers actionable steps for mothers who are concerned about mental health and gun safety.

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This is Motherhood: Laugh and learn with comedian Hollie Harper Jun 28, 2022

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In this special bonus episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer checks in with the very funny comedian, writer, and actress, Hollie Harper. Hollie is best known for her sketch comedy show American Candy and she’s also the creator, producer, and host of BRIC TV’s Hella Late with Hollie Harper, a Black woman lead, late-night, comedic talk and variety show. Hollie is also a mom of two and frequently writes about her experience as a Black mom. In this conversation, she shares all the parts of being a Black mom that are hilarious – and why she’s sometimes a little too over-the-top for her kids.

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Soleil Moon Frye on the joys of big families and her public health activism Jun 23, 2022

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As a child, Soleil Moon Frye became famous for her breakout role in the eighties show Punky Brewster – then in 2021, she released a critically acclaimed documentary called Kid90. Now, the mom of four, who has been an activist her whole life, is a spokesperson for the public health awareness campaign around the Meningitis B vaccine for children and young adults. In this episode, Liz talks to Soleil about why she’s always felt a responsibility to make the world a better place, why she always wanted to have a big family, and the questions parents should ask their doctor about the Meningitis B vaccine.

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This is Motherhood: Dr. Aditi Nerurkar on reversing parental burnout Jun 21, 2022

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In this episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a physician specializing in modern day burnout and mental health. Dr. Aditi talks about the effects of the pandemic on mother’s mental health, the importance of diverse representation in the medical field, and offers some tangible things that mothers can do to manage feelings of burnout and stress.

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Laura Clery gets real about addiction, why she filmed her birth, and raising a son with autism Jun 16, 2022

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YouTube star, funny woman, and author Laura Clery is known for her brutal honesty about motherhood – and in this conversation, she holds nothing back, opening up about her addiction and recovery, her midnight panic attacks, the reality of her two birth experiences, her son’s diagnosis with autism, and why she wrote her new book Idiots, Marriage, Motherhood, Milk and Mistakes. She also explains why she hopes that sharing her own struggles will make other moms feel as though they are not alone.

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This is Motherhood: Slutty Vegan founder & CEO Pinky Cole on new motherhood & her restaurant’s success Jun 14, 2022

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In this first special episode of Season 2 of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer checks in with Pinky Cole, the Founder and CEO of popular vegan burger chain Slutty Vegan, based out of Atlanta. Pinky talks about what’s next for her growing business and why it has been so important for her to give back to her community through her foundation. She also explains what it has been like juggling work with mothering her 10-month-old daughter–and with her son on the way.

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