AND/BOTH Podcast - Real Conversations, Shared Experiences, and the Community You've Been Missing
Hear from moms in all different scenarios doing their absolute best to honor themselves as individuals in a world that would prefer, as mothers, we not.
Hear from moms who are trying to figure out what that "something" is after the life altering transition into motherhood.
Hear from moms that say "I know I need to do something for myself and this is what it is, but it feels impossible to do it"
What is the AND/BOTH that you are juggling with motherhood? Career, hobbies, entrepreneurship, new identity, new activities, new passions and interests?
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 94
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
53. The Power of Communication: Balancing Conflict Resolution, Business, and Family with Valerie Polunas
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In this episode, Valerie Polunas, founder of Flowing River Conflict Solutions, LLC, shares her journey into conflict management an…
52. Building Compassionate Workplaces: How Occupational Therapists and Moms Are Shaping the Future of Care with Sarah Blair
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51. From MTV to Motherhood: Marnie Ellis on Life, Production, and Perseverance with Marni Ellis
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In this engaging episode, Emmy-nominated producer Marni Blake Ellis shares her inspiring journey from an MTV internship to produci…
50. Reframing Family Roles: From Unpaid Labor to Empowered Living with Lori Sugarman-Li
Join Ashley and the guests of the AND/BOTH podcast in the brand-new AND/BOTH community! You will get monthly access to the community slack channel, early access to events, and discounted event rates…
49. Building Life Through Heartache and the Power of Perseverance With Melissa Saleh
What do you do when the unimaginable happens?
In this conversation, Melissa Saleh shares her profound journey through grief, motherhood, and the challenges of navigating loss. From her experiences as…
48. Choosing Family Over a Big Law Career and Finding Fulfillment with Lee Sevier
In today’s episode, we're joined by Lee Sevier, a former big law lawyer who boldly chose to leave her demanding career and be more present with her children. We dive into her journey of managing care…
47. Feeling Supported at Work and at Home Through Online Community Building With Kate Westlund Tovsen, Founder of the Society for Working Moms
In today's episode, I welcome Kate Westlund Tovsen, the founder of the Society of Working Moms, a community designed for moms of all ages and stages to connect and get support. Kate shares insights a…
46. Empowering Women Through Politics and Social Impact With Jennie Armstrong
In today’s episode, our guest is Jenny Armstrong, an elected Alaska state representative and founder of Wild Awake and Delve, two companies focused on empowering women and driving social good. Jenny …
45. Transforming Passion for Fitness Marketing into a Career Empire as a Busy Mom With Tori Johnston
In this episode, we sit down with Tori Johnston, a marketing consultant and former CMO for top fitness brands like SoulCycle and Exponential Fitness. Tori shares her career journey from corporate mar…
44. Embracing Change and Creative Pursuits With Chauncey Zalkin
In today's episode, I explore the multifaceted dynamics of balancing a creative career, parenting, and personal identity. Our guest, Chauncey Zalkin, shares her journey from being a senior VP in mark…
43. The Overlooked Power of Motherhood in Business Ownership With Jen White
In today's episode, I sit down with Jen White, the founder and chief brand strategist of Collective Memory. Jen shares her incredible journey of over two decades as an entrepreneur and discusses the …
42. Resilience, Transition, and Parental Leave With Nicole Lenzen
After a decade-and-a-half of chronic stress from trying to fit her square peg into the round hole of society, her body broke down, and she got Type 1 Diabetes as an adult, which dramatically shifted …
41. Overcoming Postpartum Sleep Struggles With Dr. Daniella Marchetti
In today's episode, we talk with Daniella Marchetti, a clinical psychologist specializing in behavioral sleep medicine. Daniella shares her journey into sleep medicine, motivated by her own postpartu…
40. From Grief to Growth and Rejecting External Validation with Abby Waychoff
In today's episode, we chat with Abby Wachoff, an occupational therapist and mother, to discuss the profound impact of losing her sister to cancer. Abby shares her raw and heartfelt journey through g…
39. Valuing Care Work Is Fundamental for the Health and Wellbeing of Our Society With Tara Ryan
In today's episode, we address the outdated structure of company benefits that still cater to single-income families, despite the modern-day necessity of dual-income households. It highlights the cha…
38. We All Need Someone in Our Corner, Especially Moms, With Jessica Hunt
In today's episode, we welcome Jessica Hunt- a psychotherapist and mother of two to discuss the challenges and nuances of balancing multiple roles in life. Jessica shares her journey as a mother and …
37. Three Seasons of Finding Community Through Shared Experiences
In today's episode, we're wrapping up season 3! We're talking all about how the AND/BOTH podcast has grown and highlights how individuals, including business owners, moms, and …
36. Why Childcare Solutions Matter for Every Mom with Emily Guarnotta, founder of Phoenix Health
In today's episode, we're chatting with Emily Guarnotta about the significant issue of child care and the need for more companies to provide childcare benefits or in-house chil…
35. Diet Culture and Balancing Nutrition with Samantha Gollup of @anti.diet.mama
In today's episode, our guest Samantha Gollup and I discuss the importance of improving our relationship with food and our bodies, especially as parents. We talk about diet cul…
34. Corporate Challenges to Community Building with Brooke Shapiro, founder of @sprinkleparents
In today's episode, we welcome Brooke Shapiro, the owner of Sprinkles Parents. Brooke shares her personal journey as a mom and her experience working in the parenting space, an…