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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12/31/24 • 43 min
Overcoming limiting beliefs is a Mother! Society puts forward unsustainable and often unattainable ideas of who we should be and what we should accomplish, setting us up for failure and on a path to burnout. These unrealistic expectations can lead to a host of limiting beliefs, keeping us from reaching our full potential and living our best and healthiest lives.
In episode 23 of ___ Is a Mother, we are joined by Audrey Rose, a self-worth empowerment mentor, to discuss what limiting beliefs are, where they stem from, and how we can use her RISE process to overcome them. Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:
- What the R.I.S.E. (Recognize, Interrogate, Shift, and Evolve) method is, and how to use it to overcome limiting beliefs.
- RISE is an ongoing process that requires constant attention and self-work. An important part of that is rest!
- Giving yourself grace is also important, especially towards the end of the year when expectations are often heightened.
- How to set realistic, sustainable goals for the new year while leaving space for rejuvenation.
Regardless of any inner thoughts that may feel like they are holding you back at the moment, remember that you are worthy. You do not need to fit any societal mold. You get to choose your own path!
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 IN THIS EPISODE:
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey (also see her Rest Deck!)
06/25/24 • 72 min
AI is a mother! Although it feels like AI is this new thing that popped up on the scene in recent years, it has been integrated into our daily lives through the products and services we have used for many years.
Much of the information and resources for chatbot-based AI platforms focus on how business owners and creators can leverage this technology to streamline their tasks and uplevel their strategies. However, there hasn’t been anything specifically for moms desperately needing a reprieve from their growing mental (and physical) workload. Until now! In Episode 17 of ___ is a Mother, Stephanie LeBlanc-Godfrey joins us to discuss how she set out to change this with Mother AI, sharing tools, prompts, and ideas that parents can implement to make their lives easier and lessen their “invisible load”, as well as responsibility guiding their kids’ tech journeys. Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:
- Creative ways AI can be used to help kids with homework, explain complex topics in an age-appropriate way, plan meals, maintain the home, and streamline life.
- AI is not here to stifle creativity, but rather to change how we spark creative expression and bring it to life.
- While AI is changing the landscape of many jobs, workers can gain new skills with or related to AI to transition to new opportunities and adapt as technology evolves.
- Further development in these tools is necessary to address potential bias in language models and decision-making tools.
If we use AI to help tackle 80% of the things on our plates, we can focus our remaining energy on the 20% of what is truly the most important.
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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Stephanie LeBlanc-Godfrey’s website, and sign up for the Mother AI LinkedIn newsletter
Join the Waitlist for the Mother AI 101 webinar, and join the AI revolution!
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Level Leaders Website
IG: @LetsLevel
ChatGPT
Erin Reddick LinkedIn- creator of Chat Black GPT
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!
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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
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
Toxic Positivity is a Mother
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06/04/24 • 52 min
Toxic positivity is a Mother! It’s a topic that most of us can probably relate to as Western society has ingrained in us that we should be “likable” and aim to be positive all the time. An important disclaimer: we are by no means anti-positivity. We recognize the importance of creating space for all emotions. Sometimes life is hard, and to overcome challenges we need to acknowledge them, and take appropriate action to work through them, authentically.
In episode 16 of ___ Is a Mother, we discuss why making space for all emotions is important to avoid “toxic positivity”, and paying attention to the language we use when encouraging ourselves, others, and children. Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:
- The toxic positivity we experienced when trying to get pregnant, and during Jamie’s cancer journey.
- Toxic positivity, although well-intended, can minimize people’s struggles and close the door to connection.
- The toxic positivity we unintentionally pass onto our children by rewarding happy behaviors and failing to consider the implications of affirmations that aren’t rooted in values, feasibility, and action.
- Aligning our authentic selves and our social (influenced) selves can help us live with purpose.
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 IN THIS EPISODE:
The Momwell Podcast Ep. 145: How to deal with toxic positivity as a Mom with Whitney Goodman, Marriage and Family Therapist
Toxic Positivity by Dr. Whitney Goodman
Libby - link your local library card membership number!
10/31/23 • 68 min
Healthcare for pregnant and postpartum mothers is so baby-centered that the mother often gets forgotten. One of the most important, yet least talked about, healthcare needs for mothers specifically is strengthening the pelvic floor. And frankly, every human has a pelvic floor, so why are we not talking about it more often!?
Dr. Chris is generously offering the promo code "firstfree" to our listeners to receive complimentary access to her Roadmap to returning to exercise postpartum: CLEARED to CONFIDENT online course for 30 days.
In episode 4 of ___ is a Mother, we’re joined by Dr. Christine Pieton (known as “Dr. Chris”) to discuss the lack of education and resources mothers (and anyone, for that matter) receive around pelvic floor health and why it is so important to seek out a pelvic floor therapist. Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:
- The structure of your pelvic floor and how a team of muscles work together to support some of the body’s most important functions. Did someone say sex?
- The truth behind kegels and why they aren’t the answer to all of our problems, at least not alone.
- Walking you through what an internal pelvic floor exam entails.
- Why low back, hip, and pelvic pain are so prevalent beyond pregnancy and into motherhood.
- What happens to your pelvic floor during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
- Navigating the hormonal challenges women face as we age, and its interface with pelvic floor health.
It is never too late to focus on your pelvic floor health because it is never too late to get stronger.
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:
Pelvic Guru- a directory by zip code for finding a pelvic floor PT
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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Body Image is a Mother
Is A Mother
11/28/23 • 55 min
Body image is a mother! No matter what your shape or size or features, society presents unrealistic and unattainable goals for how we “should” look. These unhealthy images are compounded by external opinions, comments, and comparisons in life, at work, and on social media. In reality, feeling our best, healthiest selves has less to do with how our bodies look and more with the people we surround ourselves with and the life experiences we have.
In episode 06 of ___ Is a Mother, we discuss how our relationship with our bodies has evolved throughout the course of our lives and how we have learned to give ourselves grace and appreciate and love our whole selves.
Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:
- Update on Jamie’s double mastectomy and trying for baby #2.
- Separating mental and physical perceptions of our bodies.
- The relationship between weight and health (hint: it’s not linear).
- Cultural differences of a healthy body image.
- How health and fitness goals change as we age (strength >>> cardio over 40).
- Thoughts on aging gracefully and naturally.
- Uninvited commentary on what your body should look like.
- Times we feel our best selves (spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with how our bodies look).
- The impact social media has on us as grown adults let alone impressional young people.
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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Baby #2 is a Mother
Is A Mother
11/14/23 • 44 min
Growing up, we have ideas of what we want our future family structure to look like, and more often than not, these ideas change because of factors that are out of our control. We have certainly both found this to be true when considering expanding our family unit and all of the little decisions that come into play. This week, episode 5 of ___ Is a Mother Podcast is why baby #2 is a mother!
In this episode of ___ Is a Mother Podcast, we’re sharing how we imagined our family structure to look as young women and how it has evolved (and is still evolving) over time. Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:
- Finding the silver linings in the unplanned and unpredicted.
- Reframing the negative ideas we have around vulnerability to see it as the strength that it is.
- What Jamie’s breast cancer diagnosis means for her family planning journey.
- PV & husband’s decision to move forward with fertility treatments for baby number 2, or come to terms with their family of three.
We would love to hear your story. We know y’all have some interesting and complex stories! Message us and share your experience and any resources that helped you make a decision on your family planning journey.
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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05/14/24 • 54 min
Estate planning is a mother! It can feel morbid to think about but when our time comes, the best thing we can leave behind for our loved ones is a roadmap for who will take care of our kids, how we want our assets dispersed, and who we have designated to make decisions on our behalf.
On episode 15 of ___ Is a Mother, we are joined by Jillian Cardona, the founding attorney of Peace of Mind Planning, to discuss what estate planning is, the right time to start estate planning, when to review and update your plans, and how to make the process as easy as possible for your loved ones. Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:
- The difference between an estate and a trust (and all the elements that go into each).
- Taking inventory of your assets is best handled by your “A-Team”, composed of your CPA, financial advisor, and estate planning attorney.
- Advice for avoiding probate court and ensuring all of your assets go to the people you intend them to go to– without years of fighting for it.
- Digital executors are becoming more common to handle digital assets like e-mail accounts and social media profiles.
- Encouraging someone to think about estate planning can be sensitive and tricky, but it is necessary and provides peace of mind.
*The information presented in this episode is for informational purposes only and not to be taken as legal advice. Jillian is licensed in the State of California. Estate planning laws may differ by state. To ensure your estate plan reflects your wishes and complies with the laws of your jurisdiction, consult with a qualified estate planning attorney licensed in your state.
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CONNECT WITH JILLIAN CARDONA:
Email: [email protected]
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Ep 10: Financial Planning is a Mother with Karen Holloway, Financial Advisor
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FAQ
How many episodes does Is A Mother have?
Is A Mother currently has 24 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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