The Real Mom Hub
Welcome to the Real Mom Hub. We all do Motherhood differently, and thank goodness for that. We’re here to talk about life. Let’s learn and grow together.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 46
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Episode 25: The One for the Ambitious, Goal-Oriented SAHM with Angela Hartke: Gaming Postpartum Recovery, Magic Pelvic Floor PT, & Focus on Intentional Family Values
We loved our conversation with Angela, a perfectionist turned purposeful, intentional mom. This fun & relatable conversation dives into her transformation from achievement-oriented goal…
Episode 24: I Was Built For Motherhood (or Was I?)
When a recent podcast guest boldly declared "I was built for motherhood," it sparked immediate curiosity and we had to do a deep-dive into what actually feels natural (or decidedly unna…
Episode 23: The One for Moms Facing Unexpected Motherhood Journeys with Emily Cihlar
What happens when life rewrites your motherhood story? Meet Emily Cihlar, a mom who once dreamed of having 8 children until an emergency hysterectomy after her third delivery changed ev…
Episode 22: The One for the Mom Ready to Build Community with Meaghan McClure
Is being "prepared" for motherhood actually possible? Meet Meaghan McClure, a working mom in Tacoma, WA, who's challenging everything we thought we knew about new parent life. In this l…
Episode 21: Love Notes to Our BC (Before Children) Selves
In this episode, Cally and Emily flip the script and talk directly to their pre-mom selves about all the amazing parts of motherhood that often get overshadowed. Moving beyond the commo…
Episode 20: The One for the Mom Seeking Resilience & Joy with Elise Hoogendyk
Show Notes In this heartfelt episode, Cally and Emily welcome Elise Hoogendyke, a mother of four whose story spans decades and embodies two profound journeys of matrescence. Married at …
Episode 19: Fear Setting Deep Dive: Overcoming Overwhelm & Making Confident Decisions
Ever feel paralyzed by the “what ifs” of motherhood, marriage, or major life decisions? How about unsure about major choices? Us too. In this episode, Cally asks Emily to walk through t…
Episode 18: The One for the Homesteading Mom Embodying Her Values with Emily Swanson
In this episode, we chat with our friend Emily, who is deep in the trenches of mom life, about the wild transformation that happens when you become a mother. We’re talking about the sur…
Episode 17: The One for Dads Who Go First with Kevin Ruhl
In this real and funny episode of The Real Mom Hub, Kevin, Cally’s husband, gets candid about the nitty-gritty challenges and changes of parenthood. From likening newborns to squishy fr…
Episode 16: The One for the Moms Struggling to ‘Bounce Back’
In this episode, we delve deeper into the transformative journey of matrescence, exploring what it means to leave behind old identities, embrace new ones, and rediscover parts of oursel…
Episode 15: The One for the Fresh New Dad with Kyle Erickson
So, you’re a new dad? Congrats—you’ve joined the sleep-deprived, coffee-fueled, diaper-wielding club. In this episode, we’re chatting with Kyle - Emily’s husband and Bbk’s dad. We get h…
Episode 14: Hot Takes, Truths & Minivans: What's In & What's Out for 2025
Join us as we discuss our respective laundry lists of what is 'in' for us in 2025, and what will most assuredly be 'out'. Who's banning phones in the bedroom? Get Cal's hot take on The …
Episode 13: Celebrating Our Baba – Motherhood, Tradition, Values, and Unconditional Love
Everyone needs a Baba and we’ve decided to lend you ours for the next hour. In this episode we sit down with our Baba (our Dad's mom) to explore her incredible journey as a wife, mother…
Episode 12: Is a Single Word Capable of Shifting Societal Norms? Answer: YES (and the word is Matrescence)
In this episode of The Real Mom Hub Podcast, we dive deep into the concept of matrescence—a term society deserves to know. Much like adolescence marks the transformation from child to a…
Episode 11: The One for the Woman Seeking Centering with Ann O’Leary (our Mom)
This week, we’re keeping it all in the family! Join us as we sit down with the woman who started it all—our mom. In this episode we explore the complexities of motherhood, female identi…
Episode 10: Boss Mom or Trad Wife? Navigating Motherhood and Self-Identity During Life Transitions
In this insightful episode, Emily and Cally open up about the transitions they're navigating in their lives, from job changes to shifts in caregiving roles—whether it's going from full-…
Episode 9: Laughter, Love, and Lash Lessons: Wisdom from Grandma Nancy
In this heartfelt and laughter-filled episode, we sit down with our Mom's Mom, Nancy Farber, whose life story is a treasure trove of wisdom and inspiration. Nancy shares her insights on…
Episode 8: Holiday Survival Guide: Four Agreements Style
The holidays are just around the corner—full of magic, memories, and, let’s be real, a little bit of chaos too. But what if we could tackle the season with a little more calm and a lot …
Episode 7: The One for the Woman Reclaiming Herself with Megan Barrett
In this heartfelt episode, Megan Barrett joins The Real Mom Hub to discuss her journey in holding community with healthy boundaries, rediscovering her identity, and deciding to homescho…
Episode 6: Sisters in the Hot Seat with Chat GPT
Get ready for a fun twist on sister bonding in this episode of The Real Mom Hub! We’re diving into a list of thought-provoking (and maybe a bit spicy!) questions to ask your sister that…