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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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.
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 JILLIAN CARDONA:
Email: [email protected]
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@_IsAMotherpodcast on Instagram
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Ep 10: Financial Planning is a Mother with Karen Holloway, Financial Advisor
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.
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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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!
CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE:
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!
CONNECT WITH US:
@_IsAMotherpodcast on Instagram
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Level Leaders Website
IG: @LetsLevel
ChatGPT
Erin Reddick LinkedIn- creator of Chat Black GPT
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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@_IsAMotherpodcast on Instagram
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Pelvic Guru- a directory by zip code for finding a pelvic floor PT
Toxic Positivity is a Mother
Is A Mother
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!
CONNECT WITH US:
@_IsAMotherpodcast on Instagram
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!
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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@_IsAMotherpodcast on Instagram
LINKS MENTIONED:
Limited Edition Maxine EMOVE Walking Shoes
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!
CONNECT WITH US:
@_IsAMotherpodcast on Instagram
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?”
Family Culture is a Mother
Is A Mother
03/12/24 • 61 min
Family culture is a mother! And when we say culture we are not talking about race, gender, or ethnicity but rather an agreed-upon set of expectations of the social communities we exist in with our family units at the foundation. As we grow families of our own, it becomes a balancing act of integrating each parent’s respective cultural norms to create your core family’s unique culture.
In episode 12 of ___ Is a Mother, Jamie uses the foundations of the Intercultural Conflict Style (ICS) assessment with PV and Brett (married and co-parenting a 4.5-year-old) to illustrate how it can help us understand our authentic approach to communication and addressing conflict—key elements of any family’s culture. Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include:
- A set of questions to consider to ground into our respective cultural beliefs.
- How someone might perceive themselves vs. how others may perceive them depending on their communication styles.
- The way we naturally react to conflict is rooted in our cultural norms and upbringing.
- Our individual culture and conflict style balances with the style of our partners’ to guide how we parent our children and define our core family’s culture.
- How Jamie uses the ICS assessment to help organizations establish an inclusive culture by understanding everyone’s unique and individual communication and conflict resolution styles.
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please take a screenshot of the episode to post and link 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 / RELEVANT TO THIS EPISODE:
Intercultural Conflict Style Assessment
Dr. Becky’s (parenting coach & clinical psychologist) TED talk on connection, modeling, and repair in parenting
Trauma psychologist Dr. Mariel Buqué’s book Break The Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma
Episode 10 Financial Planning is a Mother | www.karenholloway.nm.com
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!
CONNECT WITH AUDREY:
CONNECT WITH US:
@_IsAMotherpodcast on Instagram
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey (also see her Rest Deck!)
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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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