How can I continue to cultivate intimacy in my marriage? How can I maintain my sense of self as I journey through motherhood? How can I approach modern home economics in a way that feels authentic to me and my family? Why does it look like everyone else has it all together all the time? And most importantly: why is no one talking about what life is *really* like?
Welcome to Young Honest Mother: The Podcast where we chat about marriage, motherhood and modern home economics. In all honesty. Every week, host Maris Young, the Young Honest Mother, bears the torch for unapologetically honest conversations to follow. Unnerved by the unspoken, Maris celebrates the mundane glory of life living. As well as sharing thought-provoking viewpoints on subjects that matter, Maris also has heart-to-hearts with everyday women who are courageous enough to share their own stories. And you’ll also hear from industry truth-tellers far and wide who aren’t afraid to tell it like it is. You’ll leave feeling inspired to examine your surroundings more closely and empowered to start honest dialogues in your own community.
If you’re craving honest conversation about topics that matter, you’re in the right place.
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Stressed. Tensed. Frustrated. I couldn’t understand why my days as a stay at home mom were often overflowing with emotions. In this solo show episode, I explore how, as a child, I learned to use perf…
In this raw and honest conversation, Nadia Sowells opens up about how working to heal her childhood trauma is helping to break generational curses. Nadia is committed to ending harmful familial patte…
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After the turbulence of the last two years, I’m taking a moment to share about how I’m envisioning 2020. Tune into this solo show to hear more about how I’m cutting ties with associating my accomplis…
As we’re on the cusp of both a new year and a new decade, I reflect on a few of the things I’m leaving behind in 2019 in this short solo show episode. Press play to hear some of the burdens, beliefs …
In this solo show, I’m opening up about a huge realization that I had after giving birth to my son Milo back in April of 2017. “The postpartum period REVEALS the inherent dysfunction in all matters o…
As someone who readily upholds both inner and outer expectations, it wasn’t until recently that I realized I had much more of a say in the narrative I was living. Over the years, I’ve gotten more and…
After navigating the throes of Postpartum Anxiety and Postpartum Depression, Kate Markovitz was inspired to create a way for mothers to better understand themselves while learning to mother with grac…
In honor of 2019 coming to an end and Thanksgiving around the corner, I’m sharing a special mini episode. Press play for Ep. 020 as I reflect on what I’m thankful for within the categories of marriag…
In this honest conversation, Jazmin Bjorlie shares the lessons she has learned in fostering teen moms alongside raising her biological daughter. She reflects on how her willingness to hear with her h…
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