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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:

Saving Lives: Kathryn Cross on the Power of Cord Blood Banking Nov 07, 2024

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In this episode of the Motherly Podcast, Liz chats with Kathryn Cross, founder of Anja Health, a company dedicated to helping families preserve umbilical cord and placenta stem cells. Kathryn’s journey is deeply personal—she founded her company in memory of her brother Andrew, whose life was tragically impacted by the lack of available stem cells for his treatment. Kathryn explains how cord blood and placenta banking works, the future of stem cell preservation, and the importance of taking this proactive step for your child's health. She also shares insights on entrepreneurship and offers valuable advice for expecting parents considering cord blood banking for the first time.

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This is How We Play: Caroline Cupp and Jessica Slice on Disability, Motherhood, and Representation Oct 31, 2024

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In this episode of the Motherly Podcast, Liz welcomes guests Jessica Slice and Carolyn Cupp. Both are passionate moms, disability justice activists, and the authors of the inspiring new picture book, This is How We Play. Jessica and Carolyn share their personal journeys with disabilities, discussing the importance of representation in children's literature for their own children and others. They also talk about how their experiences with their bodies have shaped their unique approaches to parenting. The conversation also highlights the systemic challenges faced by disabled parents and critiques society's relentless obsession with productivity.

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The Mandalorian's Katee Sackhoff on Motherhood and Resilience Oct 24, 2024

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In this episode of the Motherly Podcast, Liz sits down with actress Katee Sackhoff, known for her roles in Battlestar Galactica, Robot Chicken, and The Mandalorian. As a mother of two, Katee shares her heartfelt journey through cancer, surrogacy, and navigating her daughter's health challenges with neuroblastoma. Liz and Katee explore the lessons of motherhood, including the struggle of being an over-planner and the importance of savoring family moments.

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Pop Culture Moms Andie Mitchell & Sabrina Kohlberg on TV’s Life Lessons Oct 17, 2024

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In today’s episode, Liz chats with best friends Andie Mitchell and Sabrina Kohlberg, hosts of the Good Morning America and ABC podcast Pop Culture Moms. Together, they explore the evolving portrayal of motherhood in entertainment, share their insights from their podcasting journey, and talk about their own personal TV mom heroes.

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Meena Harris: Lessons from a Legacy of Strong Women (Re-Release) Oct 10, 2024

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In this special re-release for election season, we revisit an inspiring conversation with lawyer, founder of the Phenomenal Women Action Campaign, and children's book author Meena Harris. As the daughter of Maya Harris and niece of Presidential nominee Kamala Harris, Meena shares invaluable insights from her upbringing in a family of resilient, empowered women. Discover the stories that shaped her and the inspiration behind her beloved children's book, Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea, which highlights the remarkable journeys of her mother and aunt.

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HGTV’s Jasmine Roth Shares her Blueprint for Motherhood Oct 03, 2024

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Liz chats with Jasmine Roth, the star of HGTV’s popular show, Help! I Wrecked My House, where she helps homeowners fix their failed DIY projects. Jasmine shares how her expectations of motherhood were completely upended after the birth of her first daughter and reveals how her home-building experience surprisingly prepared her for the challenges of parenting. Plus, she offers valuable advice on budgeting and planning for your next home renovation project.

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Rachel Platten on Finding Her Voice Through Motherhood Sep 26, 2024

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Join singer-songwriter Rachel Platten, known for her anthem “Fight Song,” as she sits down with Liz to discuss her transformative journey into motherhood and how it inspired her latest album, I Am Rachel Platten. Rachel shares candid insights about her struggles with postpartum depression and anxiety, the importance of stepping back from the spotlight for her mental health, and how she’s learning to balance her career with the challenges and joys of motherhood. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, creativity, and reclaiming your voice.

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Chamber of Mothers Erin Erenberg and Raena Boston Want Moms to Vote Sep 19, 2024

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Liz speaks with Erin Berg and Raina Boston, the co-founders of Chamber of Mothers, a non-profit that works at the federal and local levels of government to lobby for parental benefits like affordable child care, paid paternity leave, maternal health, and overall well-being. In today's episode, Erin and Raina share how we as moms can wield our political power this election season to benefit ourselves and our families and our neighbors and their kids. To learn how to get involved, you can visit https://chamberofmothers.com/vote-like-a-mother/

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Jo Piazza on her book The Sicilian Inheritance and the lie of “doing it all” Sep 12, 2024

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Author, journalist, and podcaster, Jo Piazza, talks to Liz about her bestselling book The Sicilian Inheritance, why it is so important for her to tell women-centered stories, and what she’s learned from motherhood about asking for help. She also touches on Trad Wives and what modern social media trends tell us about our culture.

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Taraji P. Henson on empathy, healing, and the resilience of single moms Jun 20, 2024

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In this episode, Liz speaks with Taraji P. Henson, best known for her roles in Empire, Hidden Figures, The Color Purple, and so many other incredible TV shows. Taraji is also the founder of The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (named after her late father), a nonprofit organization that works to eradicate the mental health stigma in Black communities and the author of a new children’s book, You Can Be a Good Friend No Matter What, that addresses the topic of bullying. Taraji opens up about her journey as a single mother navigating Hollywood, why she wrote her new book, and why she started her foundation.

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