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Myth of Motherhood

Myth of Motherhood

Alissa Alter

A podcast by, for, and about moms and those who love them. This is a show devoted to calling out the idealism and perfection that our society places on mothers, while also discussing the often taboo topics that come with transitioning into motherhood. It’s time for us to stop beating around the bush or hiding our struggles so that we can be seen, heard, and way less alone. There’s no one right way to be a mother, there is only YOUR right way. Join me, Alissa Alter | women’s health expert & motherhood advocate to share our stories, let go of mythical expectations, and write our own rules. Also-- can we all agree that showering, going to the bathroom, and being by yourself are NOT luxuries, but basic needs for us to not only survive, but thrive? I think it’s time.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Myth of Motherhood episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Myth of Motherhood for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Myth of Motherhood episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Moments of alignment and clarity come only after a buildup of traction, energy, struggle, tension and finally finding that release. Yes, alignment is just like an orgasm! I didn’t know that’s where this episode was going to go, but I’m here for it!

When was the last time you experienced the sweet, sweet climax of alignment?

In this episode...

  • Floundering and not floundering at the same time
  • Building slash rebuilding my work life after baby
  • Client wins as I ask myself “What am I even DOING?”
  • When everything clicks into alignment
  • Alignment is like an orgasm
  • Finding a good teacher
  • The importance of a USED body

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As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage.

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Myth of Motherhood - Hi! I'm the problem, it's me.
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12/02/24 • 20 min

I accidentally took a few months off from the show! Like I share in the episode, I can’t put out ALL the time. Sometimes I need to be on the receiving end. While I can’t promise I won’t take another break, I can promise to communicate more clearly in the future ;)

In this episode...

  • Why I accidentally took a break from the show
  • The best way to stay connected! Hint: click here
  • Some meaningful intentions as we enter the holiday season

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Myth of Motherhood - Let your kids SEE you with Lisa Picirillo
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12/16/24 • 55 min

I’m in love with this episode. I don’t know if it’s the intimacy resulting in knowing each other for 20+ years through so many seasons of life or the sheer brilliance of Lisa. The beautiful way she speaks will give you a peak into her gorgeous mind, voice, and talent. Her newest album RADIATE came out in October and...do yourself a solid and download it NOW! Well, listen to the episode and THEN download it!

In this episode...

  • Creating ritual for yourself
  • The power of consistency (which feels impossible)
  • Doing what you came here to do
  • Creating an environment for creativity
  • Sharing your self allows others to do the same...including your kids!

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Lisa Piccirillo almost gave up on songwriting, but the muse wouldn’t let her. The inspiration for her forthcoming record came to her as a vision: the silhouette of a woman, backlit by the sun, alongside the word RADIATE. Fueled by this idea and the desire to reclaim her creative identity, Lisa devoted herself to daily songwriting sessions at sunrise and the new record was born. An unapologetically loud follow-up to her mellow and folky 2008 debut (momentum), RADIATE chronicles Lisa’s vast emotional landscape with her signature blend of vulnerable songwriting and powerhouse vocals. Learn more at www.lisapmusic.com and follow her on instagram @lisapicirillo

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Myth of Motherhood - Consistency doesn't mean what you think it does
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12/30/24 • 19 min

There are a variety of definitions of consistency depending on the context. Consistency of food is different from the consistency of the quality of my moisturizer which is still different from the consistency with which I take care of myself. Not just working out, but fully, wholly, holistically taking care of myself from every direction.

For the purpose of this think piece I’m going to lean more on definitions that reflect consistency in terms of harmony and logical coherence within a logical system.

In the episode...

  • Three clients who had huge success from a small dose of consistency
  • THIS doesn’t have to be hard
  • Read more on the BLOG!
  • Redefining consistency
  • Why it’s so hard in adulthood and parenthood
  • My advice on how to get started
  • Consistency IS possible and you deserve it!

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I’m so glad I make a habit of NOT googling clients because I would have been a total weirdo when I met Nicola. She’s smart, funny, REAL, and a practitioner of Pilates For Her Privates. Learn more about Nicola and her work at www.nicolakrausauthor.com and on IG @nicolakrausauthor

In this episode...

  • How reading Brene Brown can make you less irritating to be around
  • Handling the imaginary panel of judges in your head
  • Valuing control over experiences with your children
  • We don’t have to fuck up our kids like we talked about here. We can actually NOT fuck them up!
  • From the Nanny Diaries to her next novel and how childhood experiences continue to inform today
  • Being an artist requires you to be a little bit of a weirdo

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Myth of Motherhood - Turning 40 & Everything That Comes With It
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04/01/24 • 30 min

I turn 40 this week! And I can't help but think about how turning 30 set the stage for me to be exactly where I am now.

In this episode:

  • Upcoming classes! Stay up to date by joining my email list! SIGN UP HERE!
  • How I felt turning 30
  • Who I had to become to create an envirnment for my dreams to come true
  • The worst year of my life was also the best (and I think that will be the same this time)
  • My 30s are the springboard for my 40s
  • The benefits of setting your life on fire

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Pleasure doesn’t just show up. You need to invite her to the party. And if your party sucks, she’s gonna be a hard no. See what I did there? Let’s figure out what we need to let go of or leave behind in order to create a hospital environment for pleasure. Let’s plan a panty dropping party she can’t wait to get to.

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In this episode:

  • How Danielle recovered from being so ill she was bedridden through healing her deep, inner emotional trauma to live the life she’s meant to live.
  • Using movement to connect to physical sensations and how that translates to emotional sensations to cultivate safety in your body.
  • Why we need to unwire learned experiences in order to rebuild with intention, safety, and pleasure.

Danielle Savory is a Master-Certified coach and pleasure expert helping women use their largest sex organ—their brain—for better sex and a more pleasure-filled life. The host of the “It’s My Pleasure” podcast, Danielle weaves together her background in neuroscience, her expertise in mindfulness and skills as a coach to help women rewire their brains and connect with their bodies for an empowering approach to their sexuality. Learn more about Danielle here and her online membership Turned On Woman here. For more follow her on IG @danielle.savory.

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This is the first time we’ve brought a guest BACK onto the show! And I’m so happy about it! Abby is a brilliant writer and teacher who I invited on the show because I am a huge fan. We quickly became BFF and now she’s a client of MINE! How do I get so lucky to work with such INCREDIBLE humans?!

In the episode...

  • What Pilates For Her Privates has meant to Abby
  • The power of knowing your center, your core while living in the tumultuous environment that is preteen life
  • The impact of finding things for yourself in motherhood
  • Waking up from The 10 Year Nap

Abigail Rasminsky is a writer and teacher who works as a Lecturer in the Program in Narrative Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, where she also teaches creative writing to medical students and faculty. Abby runs her own teaching business, where she offers weekly writing classes for women, as well as a popular summer program over Instagram called Abby's Secret Summer School. She holds an MFA in nonfiction writing from Columbia University and a BA from Oberlin College.

You can find her writing in the New York Times, Cup of Jo, The Cut, the Washington Post, Food52, Epicurious, Longreads, Dance Magazine, O: The Oprah Magazine, and more. She also writes a beloved weekly newsletter called People + Bodies.

A native of Montreal, she lived in Brooklyn for 12 years before moving to Vienna, Austria. After four years as an expat, she now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter. Learn more at www.abigailrasminsky.com and follow on IG @abbyras

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Managing Overwhelming Moments & Birth Smarter with Ashley Brichter

In this episode we dive into using the lessons we learn in pregnancy and childbirth prep to set us up for a more successful postpartum and parenting experience. What I’m saying is, the lessons you learn in pregnancy don’t stay in pregnancy, they come with you! And you can leverage the information you gain from every facet of your life to play to the top of your intelligence and make YOUR best decisions.

In this episode...

  • How to manage overwhelming moments
  • Being a recovering perfectionist and using it to your advantage
  • The NYC marathon and the marathon of pregnancy/birth
  • Relating to and navigating a system that isn’t built for you
  • Handling negative feedback
  • What are you/your household/your family optimizing for?

Ashley Brichter is a birth and parenting educator, a family strategist, Fair Play facilitator, and entrepreneur. Despite her experience with hundreds of families as a doula and birth educator – like so many, her first birth did not “go as planned.” Better for it, she founded Birthsmarter in 2019, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families. Ashley was born and raised in New York City, though she’s currently living in Salt Lake City with her husband and two amazing kids. Learn more at www.birthsmarter.com and on IG @birthsmarter

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OOOOOOOOHHH are we lucky? Or ARE WE LUCKY?!?! To have this week’s guest share her deeply empathetic, knowledgeable, and HUMAN approach to medicine and providing care. As a new mother herself, Dr. Fatima Daoud shares her insights from instagram, the operating room, and life. Follow her on IG @doctordaoud

In this episode...

  • The weight of surgical responsibility
  • Perfection being the baseline
  • How motherhood changes things
  • Showing up in a competitive and demanding career as a pregnant/postpartum person
  • The problematic history of OBGYN and how that relates to social media now
  • We are ALL doing our best with the information that we have
  • Ways to collaborate and get what you need

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FAQ

How many episodes does Myth of Motherhood have?

Myth of Motherhood currently has 116 episodes available.

What topics does Myth of Motherhood cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Parenting, Kids & Family, Podcasts and Relationships.

What is the most popular episode on Myth of Motherhood?

The episode title 'The Symbiotic Relationship Between Different, Change, and Growth' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Myth of Motherhood?

The average episode length on Myth of Motherhood is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of Myth of Motherhood released?

Episodes of Myth of Motherhood are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Myth of Motherhood?

The first episode of Myth of Motherhood was released on Mar 18, 2021.

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