Moms Actually is a motherhood community that aims to redefine motherhood and break away from the unhealthy expectations society has placed on women. Our community provides spaces for women to authentically relate to each other in a society that often prioritizes appearances over genuine experiences. We host a visual podcast that addresses the experiences of womanhood, sisterhood and motherhood through candid and transparent discussions We have discussed a range of topics, including marriage, ...
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How to Live in Freedom Ft. Tabitha Brown
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Hey Ma! Our season finale features the incomparable Tabitha Brown 🥳🥳🥳 We talk about EVERYTHING. Please tune and let us know what you think of the episode. ★ New Episodes are released on Thursdays on YouTube and Podcast Platforms. ★ Did You Like What You Heard? Please Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe! ★ Interested in advertising? Email: heyma@moms…
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How to Find Yourself (Again) Ft. Monica Style Muse
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Hey Ma! We had a candid conversation with our special guest, beauty influencer, Monica Style Muse. We talk about grief and loss, relationships and confrontation as well as motherhood and self-image. We are talking to Monica about: Embracing her postpartum body to regaining confidence in herself. Changes in our identities The challenges of finding p…
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How to Reinvent Yourself Ft. Ashley West
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Hey Ma! This week Ashley West, you may know her as @SouthernWestSunshine, joins us on the couch sharing her journey from 9-5 working mom to how she built a new career from being a viral sensation. In this episode we talk about: the realities of motherhood the adjustments we make to keep our marriages thriving amidst motherhood and careers the daily…
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How Can Motherhood Change Your Life Ft. Lizzy Mathis
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In this episode, we explore motherhood and its challenges with our guest is Lizzy Mathis, host of The Cool Mom Podcast and host of the TV show Honest Renovations with Jessica Alba. We discuss: How motherhood shows us how to value ourselves How we become like our parents Ups and downs of motherhood Miscarriage experiences Changing the societal norms…
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How to Turn Your Dreams into Reality Ft. Liane V Benjamin
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Every mom knows the juggling act of work-life balance is not easy, it's our daily reality. Our guest, Liane V Benjamin joined us to share her honest take on following your dreams, relationships and motherhood. In this episode, we discuss: Her journey over the past decade How she worked hard to get to a life she visualized Her Christianity Her advic…
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How to Reconnect with Yourself Ft. Raye Boyce
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Feeling lost in motherhood? Ever wish you could rewind or compare experiences on equal footing? Join us as we discuss these relatable struggles with Raye Boyce (@itsmyrayeraye), beauty and lifestyle influencer who shares her insights on: Navigating the identity shift: How motherhood changes us and the emotions we rarely discuss. Body image and soci…
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How to Set Healthy Boundaries Ft. Massy Arias
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Ready to be read for filth?? But in a good way… 👀 This conversation with Massy Arias, a health and fitness coach, is as real as it gets. If you want to figure out how to make positive changes in your life.. this will change your life.. We talk about: Massy’s experiences with pregnancy, fitness, and body image, and how they've shaped her personal gr…
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The Reality of Being an Influencer Mom Ft. Brooke Ashley Hall
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Ever wondered how influencers balance the perfect image with the actual realities of life? Brooke Ashley Hall opens up about the balancing act of authenticity versus picture-perfect moments in life. Brooke shares her personal experiences, from motherhood to the connections that ground her. We discuss: blended families the pressures of maintaining a…
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Season 4 Premiere: How to Find Yourself After Motherhood Ft. Megan Ashley
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Raise your hand if you love Megan Ashley! (We have 4 hands raised over here). Season 4 of Moms Actually is kicking off with Megan Ashley. We got to sit down with Megan a few weeks before she launched her podcast, “In Totality”, and we were able to talk about: Motherhood, Judgement and Expectations The Impact of Identity on Women The Importance of S…
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MA Top 12: It's Giving Fatherhood (S3 Ep.6)
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Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4. --- Are you ready to redefine fatherhood? That’s the question we tackle …
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MA Top 12: #FightLikeAMom Ft. Verlonda Jackson (S3 Ep.3)
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Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4. --- What happens to a mother's world when tragedy strikes and she loses …
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MA Top 12: Cutting Ties Ft. Jade Godbolt (S3 Ep.2)
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Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4. --- When the spotlight fades and the applause dies down, grappling with …
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MA Top 12: A Lot Can Happen in a Year (S3 Ep.1)
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Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4. --- We take a nostalgic trip back in time, reminiscing about our first e…
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MA Top 12: And Just Like That Ft. Emily B. and Taina (S2 Ep.8)
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Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4. --- Imagine having your first child as a teen and then, decades later, p…
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MA Top 12: Love to See It (S2 Ep.5)
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Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4. --- We are unraveling the complexities of social media and its ever-grow…
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MA Top 12: Strong as a Mother Ft. Virginia Thornton (S2 Ep.2)
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Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4. --- Join us for a candid conversation that promises to reveal the true l…
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MA Top 12: What About Your Friends (S2 Ep.1)
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Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4. --- Ever wondered how motherhood impacts your friendships? Join us as we…
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MA Top 12: Flaws and All Ft. Tamar Braxton (S1 Ep.8)
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Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4. --- Join us for a heartfelt conversation as we welcome celebrity multi-h…
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MA Top 12: Infants and Intimacy Ft. Tammy Franklin and Carrington Franklin-Nakwaasah (S1 Ep.7)
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Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4. --- Do you feel like intimacy is a distant memory after having kids? Joi…
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MA Top 12: Marriage + Motherhood Ft. Erica Campbell (S1 Ep.4)
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Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4. --- Have you ever questioned the fine balance between marriage, parentin…
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MA Top 12: Not All Moms Wear Capes (S1 Ep.1)
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Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4. --- Join us on this raw and unfiltered exploration of the identity crisi…
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Time Out: Who Said That?! Laugh Out Loud with Moms Reacting to the Funniest Tweets
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Ever watched celebrities read funny tweets and thought, 'We should do that too?' In this Time Out, we found the funniest, most relatable parenting tweets from both moms and dads! 😂 Join us for our signature mom commentary and let us know what you think. ★ New Episodes are released on Thursdays on YouTube and Podcast Platforms. ★ Did You Like What Y…
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Time Out: The Role of Self-Care and Spirituality
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You're not alone. It's a simple statement, but for many of us wrestling with mental health issues, it can feel far from the truth. In this Time Out, we share our personal experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety and discuss the importance of self-care, mental health and soul care in our lives. But it's not just about acknowledging the str…
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Time Out: The Realities of Marriage + Motherhood
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Have you ever reflected on how much you've changed since becoming a wife and mother? We’re having an open conversation about our personal journeys, from the excitement of anticipated married life to the actual experience with our partners. Join us as we explore the complexities of marriage after becoming mothers. See how our aspirations shift, the …
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Time Out: The Metaverse, Friendship, Fear and Finding Our Way
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In this week's episode, we're swapping roles - becoming both the interviewer and interviewee! In this episode we are reflecting on: Our shared fears The weight of societal expectations and the pressure to be the best The influence of technology and the never-ending quest for knowledge The origins of our names and the dreams we had as children The i…
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Time Out: Behind the Brand Part 2 - From Fear to Flourishing
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Picture the podcast landscape as a densely populated city. How would you carve out a niche for yourself? How do you find and connect with your tribe amidst the countless voices available? ...all while being a mom juggling countless responsibilities. Roadblocks we encountered on our journey Trials of identifying our audience Power of unity and colla…
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Time Out: Behind the Brand - Entrepreneurship, Faith and Motherhood
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Ever wonder how two moms, living in different states, are not just surviving, but thriving in the world of entrepreneurship? In this episode, candidly share: our journey of building and sustaining a thriving business while living hundreds of miles apart the highs, the lows, the importance of starting - imperfections and all what keeps us moving whe…
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Mama's Gotta Have a Life Too: Prioritizing Self-Care and Relationships with Shay Nicole
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Do you ever wonder how new moms handle the changes in their lives and how to prioritize self-care and relationships? Fashion influencer, Shay Nicole, joins us for a conversation about new motherhood, self-care, and staying grounded in the face of challenges. We talk about everything from push gifts to personal trainers and how Shay handles her onli…
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New Mom Who This? Motherhood Challenges and Personal Growth Ft. Hannah Moore
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Do you ever feel lonely as a new mom, struggling to find your tribe and navigate the complex world of motherhood? We've been there too, which is why we invited the Hannah More, wife of Maverick City Music's Chandler Moore, to join us for while we talk about transitioning into new motherhood, blended families, and self-discovery. In this episode we …
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It's Giving Fatherhood: Tim Ross on Marriage, Manhood and Parenting
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We're thrilled to welcome our very first dad on the show in honor of Father's Day! Get ready for some unforgettable gems as we chat with the incomparable Tim Ross from the Basement Podcast about marriage, manhood, and fatherhood. In this conversation, we talk about: Communication between partners, especially during the challenging early days of par…
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Love & Healing: How Apryl Jones Got Her Groove Back
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What does it truly mean to be a single mother, and how can we find healing and freedom in embracing our individual journeys? This week, we're honored to have reality TV star and actress Apryl Jones join us to talk about healing after ending high-profile relationships and finding strength and resilience as a mom. As she opens up about her experience…
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Championing Autism: From Parent to Advocate Ft. Ayumi Lashley
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Hey MA! 💕 What does it feel like to not only advocate for your child's autism diagnosis but to discover that you, too, have autism spectrum disorder? Join us as we welcome Ayumi Lashley, a mother, autism advocate and social media influencer, who shares her personal journey of self-discovery and her fight for understanding and acceptance for both he…
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#FightLikeAMom: Transforming Grief into Strength Ft. Dr. Verlonda Jackson
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Hey MA! 💕 How do we find the strength to move forward after a devastating loss? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Verlonda Jackson in her first-ever interview and hear her powerful and emotional story of losing her four-year-old son, Judah. In this episode, we'll explore: The immense pressure she faced to be a perfect mom in the aftermath How her dau…
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Cutting Ties with LipsticknCurls Ft. Jade Godbolt
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Hey MA! 💕 Ever felt God calling you to make a life-changing decision, but you were too afraid to take the leap? Get ready for "Cutting Ties" an introspective episode of Moms Actually featuring Jade Godbolt! In this episode, we'll discuss: Jade's decision to leave her mega-popular online persona, LipsticknCurls, behind Her journey of embracing chang…
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Hey MA! 💕 Moms Actually is BACK with Season 3, and in this episode we'll discuss: The origin story of your favorite mom show and our journey over the past 365 days Navigating the rollercoaster of #momlife, chasing entrepreneurship dreams, and finding our true selves The inspiration behind "Moms Actually" and our mission to create a community for mo…
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In this Season 3 preview, you'll see that Moms Actually is coming back with more stories about motherhood, sisterhood and everything in between. From heartwarming to life-altering, we've got you covered with a wide-range of new topics. So, if you're up for some #momlife vibes and an empowering community of relatable women, then come on over and joi…
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And Just Like That Ft. Emily B and Taina
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Can you ever be ready for motherhood? In our Season Finale we talk to stylist, Emily B. and her daughter, Taina well-known influencer about what it's like to be a mom and how being a mother changes your life - no matter how prepared you think you are. In this episode we talk about: Planning a teenage pregnancy Mother-Daughter Dynamics and raining c…
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Are you on the fence about adding more kids to your family? Or is baby #2 on the way? Already a mom of multiple kids? This episode of Moms Actually covers everything from how to decide whether you want to grow your family, how to handle being pregnant while taking care of a child and/or how to manage the transition and expectations of two kids. In …
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Best Work You’ll Ever Do Ft. Chelsea Smith
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Are you feeling stuck in your marriage? Do you think it's just not working? Whether you're new to this relationship or you've been married for years, the conversation and tips in this episode will help you develop and maintain a strong, healthy relationship. Help us welcome Chelsea Smith, co-pastor of Churchome, as we discuss our personal marriage …
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We all use it and it’s not going anywhere, so we may as well try to use it well - right? Social media is how we learn, grow, build relationships and entertain ourselves; but social media can also serve as a platform where we compare, judge and build unhealthy addictions. In this episode we share our real thoughts and experiences with social media. …
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Dreams and Nightmares Ft. Codie Elaine Oliver
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In this episode we are joined by Black Love co-creator, Codie Elaine Oliver to discuss our goals, purpose and passion and the journey toward reaching them after becoming a mom. Becoming a mom doesn’t diminish the dreams we have for our lives, but it can certainly make them seem a little bit harder to achieve Notes from the episode: Feeling stuck an…
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Moms Actually Talk About… Mom Guilt If you have been keeping up with Moms Actually on social media then you know we talk a lot about the need for self care, mom breaks and balance but it wouldn't be real if we didn't talk about the mom guilt that can be associated with actually doing those things for ourselves. In Episode 3, "Sorry Not Sorry" we ta…
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Strong As A Mother Ft. Virginia Thornton
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Moms Actually Talk About… The Invisible Load of Motherhood In Episode 2 we are talking about the visible and invisible loads of motherhood and how it impacts our mental health with our special guest Virginia Thornton, founder of Get Well Soon and Black Girls Tennis Club. In this episode we talk about: The expectations of fathers versus moms Setting…
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Moms Actually Talk About… Friendships We are back for Season 2 and we are talking about the state of our friendships after having kids. Moms with kids of all ages will be able to relate to this because once you have kids your priority changes and the friendships that were so easy in your pre-kid era are no longer so easy. Join us as we talk about o…
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On our season finale, Flaws and All, we discuss how our confidence and relationships were affected by our postpartum bodies with Singer and Television personality, Tamar Braxton of the legendary Braxton Family! Women are always being hit by something as it relates to our bodies, whether it is the Freshman 15, relationship weight or our bodies stret…
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Infants and Intimacy Ft. Tammy Franklin and Carrington Franklin-Nakwaasah
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We are back with some special guests! Please welcome Tammy Franklin and Carrington Franklin-Nakwaasah, the wife and daughter of Gospel-music legend, Kirk Franklin! Tammy and Carrington join us to discuss all things sex and intimacy after birth and even drop some gems about how to build a strong relationship with your children. Have you had a hard t…
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Most people have personal experiences with blended families; whether it's growing up in one, becoming a single parent that is navigating dating and marriage with a new partner, or being the new partner to someone with children from a previous relationship. There is a beauty in the dynamic of blended families and we hope our experiences can encourag…
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In this episode we tackle the ever-so-touchy and highly controversial topic of discipline. Discipline is a topic that many moms don't feel they can be candid about for fear of judgement, but there is NO mom shaming here. We discussed our current discipline methods, how they affect us and our children and how much our parents' discipline methods inf…
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Balance and Boundaries Ft. Erica Campbell
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In this episode, we talk about balancing motherhood, careers and marriage with GRAMMY-Winning Gospel Artist, Erica Campbell. Erica breaks down the importance of prioritizing your marriage over your kids. This episode is full of gems from the veteran mom and wife, so be sure to grab your partner and watch together! Notes: Sacrificing your marriage f…
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We're back for Episode 3 and we have a special guest, Bri Babineaux! Bri joins us to share her experiences as a first-time mom Notes: Discussing the need for support from family and our "village" ALL of the things that no one told us about pregnancy, birth and your body after birth Experiencing a pregnancy at during the pandemic Advocating for your…
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