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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:

Alex Spitz Wants You to Find Your Mom Village Mar 19, 2026

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In this episode, Liz speaks with Alex Spitz, Founder of New Mom School — a community-based program with nearly 40 locations across America that connects new moms with expert-led education and peer support at every stage, from newborns to toddlers. Together they explore why Alex started her business, what it's taught her about herself and motherhood, and why she believes community and a strong support system can radically transform your experience of motherhood.

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Rachael Devaux on Protein, Power Pantries, and Simple Plates Mar 12, 2026

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In this episode, Liz chats with registered dietitian, personal trainer, and author Rachael Devaux. They discuss her New York Times bestselling cookbook, The High Protein Plate: 100 Satisfying High Protein Recipes, her transition to motherhood, and the importance of giving yourself grace through life's many changes. Rachael also breaks down the role protein plays in sustaining energy and shares practical tips for busy moms on healthy eating — including how to build a power pantry.

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More Mothers, More Love: Domenica Ruta on Reimagining Family Mar 05, 2026

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NY Times bestselling author Domenica Ruta joins Liz to discuss her newest novel All The Mothers — a story about a single mom who discovers her daughter's father has another child with a different woman, and the unexpected bond that forms between them. Domenica shares how this relationship was inspired by her own real life, and why she believes collective parenting and chosen community are the future of family

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Ruthie Ackerman on Ambition, Fertility & Becoming an Outlaw Mom Feb 26, 2026

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In this conversation, award-winning journalist and author of The Mother Code and Ignite Writers Collective founder, Ruthie Ackerman, discusses her long, ambivalent journey to motherhood—including confronting cultural narratives that pit motherhood against creative ambition and navigating egg freezing and failed IVF. She also shares her thoughts on the financial and ethical realities of the fertility industry, models of “outlaw” or “revolutionary” mothering, and how motherhood ultimately reshaped her values around time, work, and joy.

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No Limits: Elise Hu on How Motherhood Unlocks Creativity & Growth Feb 19, 2026

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Liz sits down with journalist, author, and podcast host Elise Hu to explore how stepping into motherhood can deepen your creativity, build unexpected resilience, and help you discover a stronger sense of self.

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Seeing What We Don’t: Kiana Glanton on Raising a Daughter and Leading a Team with Vision Loss Feb 12, 2026

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When Kiana Glanton lost her vision to an autoimmune disease, she was also becoming a mother. In this episode, she talks to Liz about what it is really like to raise a child while navigating blindness — from the practical (adaptive technology, community support) to the profound (the inseparable bond with her daughter, who she lovingly calls her "seeing eye daughter"). She also shares more about her inspiring work for the Lighthouse Guild and how she’s breaking stereotypes leading Team USA’s blind baseball team.

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Caroline Jones on Creativity, Family, Partnership, and "All the Things" Feb 05, 2026

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Singer-songwriter and Zac Brown Band member Caroline Jones joins the show to talk music, motherhood, and creativity. With her new album Good Omen out February 2026, Caroline shares how she balances career and family, the importance of creativity and empathy, and the inspiration behind her single “All the Things”—a powerful anthem for women doing it all, with the support of loving partners.

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Gaby Dalkin on Food, Friends & Getting Through It Jan 29, 2026

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In this candid conversation, Gaby Dalkin—cookbook author, chef, entrepreneur, and creator of What’s Gaby Cooking—opens up about her miscarriages and fertility journey, and the friendships and community that sustained her. She also talks about the beauty of keeping cooking simple and how to teach kids basic cooking skills.

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We Contain Multitudes: Amanda Goetz on Embracing Our Many Identities Dec 18, 2025

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Amanda Goetz, Founder, CMO, and bestselling author of Toxic Grit: How to Have It All and (Actually) Love What You Have, joins Liz to discuss the mental load and her book’s concept of character theory, which emphasizes embracing the multifaceted nature of identity. Amanda also introduces the “Perfect Day” exercise and her own personal challenges with balancing the different roles she plays in her own busy life.

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Sarah and Micah Wallace on Boundaries, Babies, the Algorithm Dec 11, 2025

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Liz sits down with viral creators Micah and Sarah Wallace to talk about what parenting really looks like online—and off. The couple shares the joys and growing pains of raising kids while setting boundaries around social media, protecting their relationship, and navigating life in the public eye. They open up about creating joyful, family-friendly content, the importance of community and self-care, and the constant reassessment that comes with being intentional parents.

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