The Math of Motherhood with Cindy DiTiberio
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- Barbara Provost & Maggie Nielsen
- Published
- Fri 08 Aug 2025
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Parenting is of course expensive, but are you aware of the true costs of motherhood?
In this episode, we sit down with Cindy DiTiberio, the author of the bestselling Substack The Mother Lode (a feminist exploration of motherhood, marriage and divorce) and a New York Times bestselling collaborator and editor who has worked in publishing for over twenty years. Cindy’s writing has appeared in The Lily, Scary Mommy, Literary Mama, Mutha Magazine, and more. She was the inaugural guest on The Chamber of Mothers Book Club and collaborated with Eve Rodsky, The Fair Play Policy Institute, and Aaron Thomas on The Fair Play Guide to Prenups and Postnups.
In this episode, she talks about the unspoken financial, physical, and emotional challenges women face when they become mothers. Cindy sheds light on the sacrifices made, the often overlooked costs of unpaid labor, and the personal toll on women’s bodies. She also discusses her series 'The Math of Motherhood', which vividly captures these realities, and shares her own candid experiences with motherhood, marriage, and divorce.
Listen in to learn about the importance of financial transparency in relationships, the value of a divorce coach, and the crucial conversations women must have to navigate these life-changing moments.
00:00 The Hidden Costs of Motherhood
04:35 Introducing Cindy DiTiberio
07:06 Cindy's Journey: From Editor to Writer
13:24 The Math of Motherhood
20:31 The Reality of Prenups and Postnups
23:29 Introduction to Divorce Diaries
24:11 The Realities of Divorce
25:01 Challenges of Child Support
29:31 Financial Planning for Divorce
33:43 Emotional and Practical Advice
37:04 Cindy's Personal Reflections
Cindy gets real about the cost of caregiving and why women shouldn’t have to carry it all alone. Don’t miss Money Talks on August 14, where we’ll dive into how motherhood impacts your long-term finances, and how to plan ahead with confidence, not overwhelm. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions!
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