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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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 219
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Actress Diane Kruger on her new children’s book and why we need to better support moms in the U.S.
Diane Kruger is an actress, model and former ballet dancer–and now she can also add author to her list of credits, with the release of her new children’s book "A Name from the Sky" which weaves toget…
00:31:00 |
Thu 03 Nov 2022
Holocaust survivor Dr. Edith Eger and her daughter Dr. Marianne Engle on trauma and resilience
When Dr. Edith Eger was a teenager, she was sent to Auschwitz with her family – despite the odds against her, she survived the Holocaust and emigrated with her husband and young daughter to America, …
00:27:05 |
Thu 27 Oct 2022
Jazmyn Simon on navigating different stages of motherhood and raising kids to love themselves
In this episode, Liz talks with actress Jazmyn Simon about all stages of motherhood, from her experience with hyperemesis gravidarum during pregnancy, to seeing her daughter off to college. They also…
00:36:25 |
Thu 20 Oct 2022
Paralympian swimmer Mallory Weggemann on IVF and the power of showing up
Mallory Weggemann is a Paralympic gold medalist, disability activist, and author, who has inspired people in the pool and off the pool with her grit, insight, and honesty. In this conversation with L…
00:40:50 |
Thu 13 Oct 2022
Dr. Becky Kennedy on sturdy leadership, respecting both parents and children, and navigating some of our toughest parenting challenges
Dr. Becky Kennedy launched her first Instagram video right before the pandemic – and has since become a parenting expert phenomenon, helping tons of parents navigate some of their trickiest and fraug…
00:37:42 |
Thu 06 Oct 2022
This is Motherhood: #WeAllGrow Latina founder Ana Flores on creating community and parenting by example
In this episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with Ana Flores, the founder of #WeAllGrow Latina about her organizing work, raising bilingual children, and raising her daughter in …
00:30:34 |
Tue 27 Sep 2022
This is Motherhood: LGBTQ+ advocate and mom Monica Trasandes on promoting inclusivity in media
In this episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with Monica Trasandes, the Director of Spanish Language and Latinx Representation at GLAAD. They discuss her work to create a more in…
00:26:11 |
Tue 20 Sep 2022
This is Motherhood: Life coach and blogger Bernetta Knighten on starting her own nonprofit organization supporting foster youth
In this episode of "This is Motherhood", host Joyce Brewer talks with life coach, author and podcast host Bernetta Knighten about her nonprofit supporting foster youth and how her approach to motherh…
00:30:42 |
Tue 13 Sep 2022
This is Motherhood: Melissa Orijin of Orijin Bees on creating inclusive toys for her children
In this episode, of This is Motherhood, host Joyce Brewer speaks with Melissa Orijin about what inspired her to start her groundbreaking doll company, Orijin Bees. Melissa also talks about raising he…
00:28:28 |
Tue 06 Sep 2022
This is Motherhood: author Helena Andrews-Dyer on navigating the world of mom groups
In this special bonus episode of "This is Motherhood," host Joyce Brewer is joined by author and journalist Helena Andrews-Dye to talk about her new book “The Mamas," which is an account of her exper…
00:36:55 |
Tue 30 Aug 2022
This is Motherhood: Christie Cronan of “Raising Whasians” on her multicultural family
In this special bonus episode of This is Motherhood, host Joyce Brewer talks with mom-blogger Christie Cronan about what raising multicultural children means to her. Christie is a movie critic, so th…
00:29:18 |
Tue 23 Aug 2022
This is Motherhood: Monique Gray Smith on the legacy of Native residential schools and raising resilient children
In this episode, Joyce talks with author and consultant Monique Gray Smith about her indigenous children’s books and what motherhood has taught her. She also shares her insight about how best to tell…
00:32:42 |
Tue 16 Aug 2022
This is Motherhood: Fashion Designer and Content Creator Mikaela Pabon on helping moms find their personal style
In this episode, Joyce talks with Mikaela Pabon about developing personal style and how she helps women break out of their fashion comfort zone. Mikaela also shares some exciting new developments wi…
00:30:43 |
Tue 09 Aug 2022
This is Motherhood: Former TV anchor Rene Syler on being a “Good Enough Mother”
In this episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with author, blogger, and friend Rene Syler about how she approaches setbacks in life and what she has learned from raising two adult…
00:35:05 |
Tue 02 Aug 2022
This is Motherhood: Writer, Director, and Producer Kareema Bee on new motherhood and diversity in the entertainment industry
In this special bonus episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with writer, director, and producer Kareema Bee about her path into the industry, commitment to increasing diversity in…
00:29:37 |
Tue 26 Jul 2022
This is Motherhood: Tracy Skelly on making baby food that honors your heritage and your health
In this special bonus episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with Tracy Skelly, the founder of Little Cocoa Bean Company. They talk about baby nutrition and pivoting after motherho…
00:29:29 |
Tue 19 Jul 2022
Jenny Slate on Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, new motherhood, and the promise of change
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 s…
00:30:20 |
Thu 14 Jul 2022
This is Motherhood: Sexologist Shamyra Howard on navigating intimacy during and after pregnancy
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 sexuali…
00:31:54 |
Tue 12 Jul 2022
Gloria Riviera on the childcare crisis and what we can do about it
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 abs…
00:36:41 |
Thu 07 Jul 2022
This is Motherhood: Marketing entrepreneur Shaunda Head on being true to yourself in business and parenting
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…
00:32:20 |
Tue 05 Jul 2022
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