Is A Mother
PV & Jamie
We’ve been best friends since college and are using a comparative lens to share how we are coming into our power after 40. We aren’t supposed to compare, right? Well, that is not realistic. We started this podcast when our boys were toddlers. They are growing fast! And we’ve been growing, too. The first few years of motherhood shook our lives and friendship like no other experience has, and by comparing and contrasting our evolution up to that point in our lives, and beyond, we have discovered the strongest threads of sisterhood yet. We don’t have all the answers and we sure have made some missteps. Follow along as we do our best to nurture our friendship and build an inclusive community while making one thousand tiny mama decisions in an unfair world.
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4th Trimester is a Mother
Is A Mother
10/03/23 • 60 min
There is no question that becoming a first-time parent or adding a child to your family can be a difficult adjustment. The 4th trimester is a mother and the only way you’re going to get through it is with support.
In episode 2 of ___ Is a Mother, we’re sharing the unique adjustments that come with becoming a new parent and reminding you to be patient with yourself. When a child is born, so is a mother. Also do your best to make time for yourself and your partner as a couple, even when it feels out of reach. Give yourself grace and remember it is OK to both ask for and receive help.
Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:
- Finding the balance between letting people in and accepting their support while maintaining boundaries as new parents.
- Building a support group of trusted family and friends to help you navigate the adjustments to parenthood.
- Some books, blogs, journals, and resources we found helpful during our pregnancies and into our 4th trimester.
- Giving yourself grace and debunking society’s expectations of how you should ‘bounce back’ after pregnancy.
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag us! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell us your key takeaways! If there are topics you would like us to discuss in a future episode, please let us know. Thanks for being part of our inner circle, we’re thrilled to have you part of this community. Go call your best friend!
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool
What to Expect When You’re Expecting by Heidi Murkoff
Grateful For You: A gratitude journal for parents to preserve memories and special moments / korieherold.com, also @korieherold on IG
Motherkind Podcast - Postpartum Doctor: why a hustle mindset will break you in motherhood and what to do instead
2023 is a Mother
Is A Mother
12/26/23 • 55 min
Since the pandemic, we, like many people, have found ourselves saying that each year is the worst to date. And DANG! We can confidently say that 2023 was the mother of all mothers. This past year has by far been the most challenging year for both of our families in many ways.
In episode 08 of ___ Is a Mother, we take time to reflect on the past year: the good, the bad, and the ugly, while finding the silver linings during even the toughest periods. Here are some teasers:
- The most ridiculous and adventurous things we experienced in 2023.
- Choices we wish we would have made differently.
- Things we hope to leave behind as we enter the new year.
- Ways we have grown and come into a deeper sense of self-awareness as women, moms, and people.
- Cherished moments from the year that prove to us that even when times are hard, there is so much love, joy, and beauty too.
Thank you so much for being part of our journey and allowing us to be a part of yours. We’re excited to enter the new year with ya!
Thank you for listening! What are your 2023 reflections? If you enjoyed this episode, please share it in your stories and tag us! And/or send it directly to a friend who can relate. Please follow, rate and review the podcast and tell us your key takeaways. If there are topics you would like us to discuss in a future episode, let us know! Thanks for being part of our inner circle, we’re thrilled to have you part of this community. Go call your best friend!
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Self-Care is a Mother
Is A Mother
04/02/24 • 70 min
Self-care is a mother! Consumerism has hijacked the concept of self-care and turned it into a multi-billion(!) dollar industry, marketing ‘quick fixes’ that are in actuality fleeting external care. External self-care can feel good in the moment but needs to be paired with the hard work of internal self-care (e.g., therapy) to truly elevate your well-being.
In episode 13 of___ Is a Mother, we discuss the difference between fake (external) self-care and real (internal) self-care. We take some time to give ourselves kudos for the difficult things we have been tackling to better our overall wellness, and we discuss what we wish we were doing more to support our true self-care. Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:
- Self-compassion and taking time to celebrate wins big and small is an important form of self-care.
- Setting boundaries around technology, work, and social media can reduce the overwhelm of constant stimulation, distractions, and comparison.
- Being productive is much more important than being busy, no matter what Corporate America has drilled into us.
- Prioritizing quality time with your partner is necessary to nurture your relationship.
- Going back to the basics and prioritizing rest and sleep is paramount to overall wellness.
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag us! Follow, rate, and review the podcast, and tell us your key takeaways! If there are topics you would like us to discuss in a future episode, please let us know. Thanks for being part of our inner circle and an important part of this community. Go call your best friend!
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin, MD
Good Inside: Self-Care Is An Inside Job
The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss
Ep 3: Returning to Work After Giving Birth is a Mother
Ep 10: Financial Planning is a Mother with Karen Holloway, Financial Advisor
NPR story: Real self-care takes real systemic change
01/23/24 • 73 min
Financial Planning is a Mother. If you’re like us, you were taught only the basics of financial management. But there are so many tools and resources available to us that can truly set us up to achieve financial health and protect our future.
In episode 10 of ___ Is a Mother, we are joined by Karen Holloway to discuss the financial elements every family should have in place and lay out the options that are available to you so you can start making strategic financial decisions that align with your goals. Be sure to grab a notebook because Karen drops some incredible knowledge in this episode.
This episode is sponsored by Northwestern Mutual. They believe in doing the right thing, and to them, the right thing is making sure their clients won’t have to worry about their finances. Northwestern Mutual recommends financial strategies based on each client’s life and priorities, designed to help them reach their unique goals. For more information, please visit www.karenholloway.nm.com
Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:
- Breaking down the four buckets of financial planning.
- The difference between whole and term life insurance and how to decide which may be right for you.
- Education savings funds available to you and the pros and cons of each option.
- How to approach asking family and friends to invest in your child’s future instead of buying physical presents for life events.
- A unique way for entrepreneurs to kickstart their child’s financial future with a Roth IRA.
- How Traditional and Roth IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts) stack up against other investment funds.
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag us! Follow, rate, and review the podcast, and tell us your key takeaways! If there are topics you would like us to discuss in a future episode, please let us know. Thanks for being part of our inner circle and an important part of this community. Go call your best friend!
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Welcome to Is A Mother Podcast
Is A Mother
07/24/23 • 15 min
Two toddler boy Moms that have been best friends since college are here to share their unique motherhood journeys through a comparative lens. We aren’t supposed to compare, right? Well, that is not realistic. The first few years of motherhood shook their lives and friendship like no other experience has, and by comparing and contrasting their journeys, they have discovered the strongest threads of sisterhood yet. They don’t have all the answers and they sure have made some missteps. Follow along as they do their best to nurture their friendship while making one thousand tiny mama decisions in an unfair world.
Managing Adult Friendships is a Mother
Is A Mother
02/27/24 • 51 min
Managing adult friendships is a Mother! The older we get, our packed schedules, geographical moves, and changing priorities can make it challenging to make and maintain friendships. In our current phase of life, we are mindful that some friendships come and go, while others continue to thrive year after year. And still, there can be room to develop new friendships, but it ain’t easy to do. . .
This episode is sponsored by Northwestern Mutual. They believe in doing the right thing, and to them, the right thing is making sure their clients won’t have to worry about their finances. Northwestern Mutual recommends financial strategies based on each client’s life and priorities, designed to help them reach their unique goals. For more information, please visit www.karenholloway.nm.com
In episode 11 of ___ Is a Mother, we discuss our experiences making and maintaining friendships as we move through different phases of our lives, and recognizing when someone is your friend for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:
- Low-maintenance, or flexible, friendships become more and more valuable the more chaotic our lives become.
- Managing expectations around how you show up as a friend vs. how others show up for you.
- Re-evaluating friendships over time, and setting boundaries that prioritize mutually beneficial relationships.
- Motherhood and other major life shifts will likely change friendship dynamics—either positively or negatively.
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag us! Follow, rate, and review the podcast, and tell us your key takeaways. If there are topics you would like us to discuss in a future episode, please let us know. Thanks for being part of our inner circle and an important part of this community. Go call your best friend!
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Breast Cancer is a Mother
Is A Mother
10/29/24 • 36 min
Breast Cancer is a Mother! In honor of breast cancer awareness month, I (Jamie) had the pleasure of sitting down with my mother, a 3x breast cancer survivor herself, as we get vulnerable on how breast cancer has impacted our lives.
In episode 22 of ___ Is a Mother, we discuss how our breast cancer journey affected us as we were going through it, as well as having to watch the other one fight through it. Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:
- Our individual breast cancer journeys, from how we were diagnosed to our treatment plans and the ongoing measures we take to monitor our health.
- The importance of leaning on your community of family, friends, and your medical team as you navigate this journey.
- Leading with positivity while acknowledging and leaving space for all of the other emotions (fear, anger, uncertainty) that come up.
- Encouraging you to be proactive with your healthcare through regular screenings, self-exams, and genetic testing if possible.
As we close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want to encourage you to be proactive with your health. Get your routine testing done and continue to do self-exams in between. You have nothing to lose but a life if you don’t do it.
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please share on Instagram and tag us! Follow, rate, and review the podcast, and tell us your key takeaways. If there are topics you would like us to discuss in a future episode, we’re all ears. Thanks for being part of our inner circle and an important part of this community. Go call your best friend!
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Limited Edition Maxine EMOVE Walking Shoes
07/16/24 • 77 min
Kindergarten readiness is a Mother! As parents, we want to do everything in our control to get our kids ready to enter Kindergarten, but what does it mean to be “Kindergarten ready”? Our guest Leigh Fitzgerald is a veteran Kindergarten teacher from San Diego, CA, and she joins us on the podcast to explain that Kindergarten readiness is less about knowing ABCs and 123s, and more about helping your kids be excited to be there and empowering agency.
In episode 18 of ___ Is a Mother, we discuss the social, emotional, and academic skills kids need entering Kindergarten, and what parents can do to support their child (& their teacher) during a successful school year. Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:
- The social and emotional benefits for children who attend any schooling outside of the home before Kindergarten.
- Because of this, kids are entering Kindergarten with a higher level of skills and development than ever before.
- What Kindergarten readiness really looks like, beyond the ABCs and 123s.
- Technology is revolutionizing the way kids learn, and parents & teachers connect.
- How to effectively communicate with and build relationships with your child’s teacher.
- Ideas to show your child’s teacher how much you appreciate them.
Episode corrections from Leigh:
In California, Transitional Kindergarten (TK) started in 2012 (not 2010, as mentioned). For the 2024-2025 school year, kids who turn 5 between September 2 and June 2 are eligible for Universal TK (UTK) in California. iReady is used in 600 districts in California (not all of them).
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please share on Instagram and tag us! Follow, rate, and review the podcast, and tell us your key takeaways. If there are topics you would like us to discuss in a future episode, we’re all ears. Thanks for being part of our inner circle and an important part of this community. Go call your best friend!
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LINKS MENTIONED:
Calm Mama Wellness Retreats – Use “ISAMOTHER” discount code for $499 off!
Back to School is a Mother
Is A Mother
09/24/24 • 49 min
Back to school is a Mother! The start of a new school year can be a whirlwind of emotions for both parents and kids, especially when starting at a new school. We can spend all the time in the world planning and preparing, but the reality is that sometimes things don’t pan out the way we expected.
On episode 20 of ___ Is a Mother, we’re sharing how our boys are adjusting to their new schools, the tears and triumphs we’ve gone through thus far, and how we, as parents, are balancing our new routines while trying to maintain our own self-care. Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:
- An update on how our little ones are adjusting to the transition into a new school.
- The challenges of making sure our kids are eating well and sleeping enough as they navigate their increased independence.
- Predictions we have for our kids by the end of the school year.
- How we as parents are managing our own routines and maintaining (or not maintaining) our self-care.
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please share on Instagram and tag us! Follow, rate, and review the podcast, and tell us your key takeaways. If there are topics you would like us to discuss in a future episode, we’re all ears. Thanks for being part of our inner circle and an important part of this community. Go call your best friend!
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LINKS MENTIONED:
Ep 18: Kindergarten Readiness is a Mother
Ep 13: Self-Care is a Mother
10 Questions to Ask Your Kid Instead of, “How was School?”
Tracking Milestones is a Mother
Is A Mother
04/23/24 • 62 min
Tracking milestones can be a Mother. And as time starts to feel like it’s going by quicker and quicker, we can forget many of the things we have gone through to get to where we are. Reflecting on our milestones, as women and as parents, is a way to reminisce on the good and celebrate how we overcame challenges, big, small, and everything in between.
In episode 14 of ___ Is a Mother, we discuss parent and child milestones, reflecting on how far we and our little ones have come. And don’t get it twisted – celebrating milestones is important for everyone, not just parents! Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:
- Reflecting on our parenting milestones and celebrating our growth as mothers.
- Trusting your instincts when it comes to developmental milestones in children.
- Comparing and contrasting our experiences with breastfeeding, sleep training, sickness, and balancing work and family.
- Finding balance between sticking to your self-made “rules” as a parent and savoring in the sweet moments while your child is still little.
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag us! Follow, rate, and review the podcast, and tell us your key takeaways! If there are topics you would like us to discuss in a future episode, please let us know. Thanks for being part of our inner circle and an important part of this community. Go call your best friend!
CONNECT WITH US:
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Ep 3: Returning to Work After Giving Birth is a Mother
Ep 9: Labeling Kids is a Mother with Dr. Nekeshia Hammond
Securely Attached podcast episode:
Combating milestone anxiety: What to know about child development from pediatrician Dr. Jessica Hochman with Pediatrician Dr. Jessica Hochman
*while I also love the Curious Neuron podcast, this is the episode I meant to reference in the episode
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FAQ
How many episodes does Is A Mother have?
Is A Mother currently has 23 episodes available.
What topics does Is A Mother cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Parenting, Kids & Family, Podcasts and Relationships.
What is the most popular episode on Is A Mother?
The episode title 'Managing Adult Friendships is a Mother' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Is A Mother?
The average episode length on Is A Mother is 57 minutes.
How often are episodes of Is A Mother released?
Episodes of Is A Mother are typically released every 21 days.
When was the first episode of Is A Mother?
The first episode of Is A Mother was released on Jul 24, 2023.
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