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Lisa McCaffrey, Ashley Adamson
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02/15/23 • 17 min
The 3X Super Bowl Champ dishes on everything from his new role as a stay at home husband to why he needed medical attention after one of his children was born. Ed discusses his favorite Super Bowl memory and the thing he admires most about Lisa is as a mom.
Bronco fans will be excited to hear his thoughts on the hiring of Sean Payton and why it should be Super Bowl or bust every season in Denver.
Your MomTM was so impressed with Ed's work behind the scenes he's been offered the show's first ever unpaid internship. We're excited to see what he does with the opportunity.
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Ep. 49: Raising Alex Morgan
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06/17/23 • 57 min
Join Ashley and Lisa on this episode of Your MomTM as they fulfill their dream of interviewing one of the most influential moms on their bucket list. Pamela Morgan, the mother of world-renowned soccer player Alex Morgan, takes the spotlight.
Alex Morgan was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2019 and 2022, and her resume speaks for itself. She heads into her third World Cup as one of the most prolific goal scorers in U.S. soccer history. She set a unique record this past February for the most goals scored as a mom in the UWSNT.
But as you will learn through this conversation with Alex's mom, there's so much more to her story. Pam shares insights into what it was like raising Alex, offering a glimpse into her childhood [7:15]. Discover why Alex was a coach's dream and the qualities that set her apart [9:50]. Pam also opens up about the impact of Alex's global success on their family dynamic [12:00], her parenting philosophy [20:00], and why Alex chose to play soccer at Cal [21:30].
Pam shares the thing she's most proud of her daughter for and what she believes her lasting legacy will be [38:55]. She also gives an honest assessment of what she would do differently in her motherhood journey if she could go back and do it all again [48:00].
Alex Morgan has affectionately referred to her mom as Wonder Woman, and after you listen to this episode you'll understand why. Enjoy another remarkable story of motherhood, love, and success.
The US Women's National Team opens up the FIFA World Cup on July 21st in New Zealand, where they will face Vietnam.
A reminder that you can watch this episode on on YouTube Channel, thanks as always for being on this journey with us!
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01/16/24 • 44 min
Our brains love a binary: extraordinary vs. ordinary, good vs. bad, motivation vs. laziness, beauty vs. brokenness. But, real life is rarely cut and dry. What do we lose in our attempt to have it all? What might we gain if we ditched the dichotomies?
Join Ashley Adamson and Chantal Below in their effort to live in the messy middle, to celebrate our scars, to acknowledge the blessings of a skinned knee, and to adopt some side character energy in 2024.
Like most things worth doing, embracing “both/and” thinking ain’t easy. It encourages us to put our problems into perspective. It challenges our core beliefs about success and satisfaction. It asks us to pay attention to ourselves and those around us.
And yet, this practice also allows us to release the pressure valve and reject the pursuit of perfection. It reminds us that, in the wise words of the great Jess Sims, “You are allowed to be a work in progress and a masterpiece at the same damn time.”
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About the hosts:
Chantal Below moved from the US to England in third grade. She never developed a love of cricket, but did develop a fascination with humanity, unconsciously examining how different cultures and beliefs expand or limit our choices.
After graduating from Georgetown University, she started her career as a 4th grade teacher with Teach For America, hoping to expand choices for too-often marginalized children in low-income schools. She loved the energy of the kids and the vibrancy of the community, but no one really wanted her teaching long division.
Since then, she’s been exploring the many dimensions of the human condition while avoiding math. She worked for years in the education non-profit world leading teams and developing leadership development programs. Then, she ventured out on her own and started Redcliff Coaching, Inc. She supports leaders in all industries - with clients at Google, Homeless Prenatal Program, and to get out of their own way and live and lead in the way they most want.
She also attempts to parent three kids who are curious, compassionate, hysterical, and only vaguely pay attention to her advice. She lives in Oakland, CA.
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Ashley Adamson is an Emmy-award winning storyteller and lead host for the Pac-12 Network. Honored by Cynopsis as a “Game Changing On-Air Talent”, her biggest achievement to date was being crowned the arm wrestling champion in third grade.
A native of Denver, CO, she earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Boston College followed by a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from Boston University.
Adamson lives in San Francisco with her very handsome husband and two young children. In 2022, she started the Your MomTM podcast with Lisa McCaffrey to honor and celebrate the beautiful, messy randomness of motherhood. She dreams of one day becoming a professional karaoke singer in the Florida Keys.
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11/06/23 • 56 min
Your favorite duo is back for Season 2! Join hosts Lisa McCaffrey and Ashley Adamson as they look back on the past four months and forward to the next season of Your MomTM.
Lisa shares updates on the whole McCaffrey crew: Christian’s calming perspective on the 49ers' season, Max’s phenomenal NFL coaching debut, Luke’s signature helmet toss, Dylan’s post-college business ventures (Mazda, we’re open to a sponsorship), and Ed’s latest contribution to the world of sports: Pepper Pong.
Last season’s listeners may remember Lisa manifesting Ashley losing her job at Pac-12 to focus on podcasting full time. To that we say...be careful what you wish for! As the dust settles on the conference’s dissolution, Ashley reflects on the past 11 years with her Pac-12 family and her determination to make the most of their “senior year” together.
We learned so much while recording the first season of Your MomTM. One of our key takeaways is the importance of carving out time and space to share stories. This will be our guiding principle for season 2, and we are thrilled to welcome Chantal Below and Betsy Bloom as recurring contributors on our storytelling journey.
We’re thrilled to have you along for the ride. Thanks as always for listening! Please drop us a line at [email protected].
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06/26/23 • 38 min
Lisa's unending journey for healthy living recently led her to discover Fountain Life, a company dedicated to revolutionizing the healthcare system in order to help people live longer and improve disease detection.
It's a lofty mission and one that our guest, Fountain Life's Chief Medical and Science Officer Dr. Helen Messier, says is fundamental to the future of medicine.
According to the American Cancer Society about 70% of all cancer deaths come from cancers for which there are currently no proven screening tests. So imagine if we could consistently find cancer at stage zero when it's most easily cured? Fountain Life claims their data-driven approach enables them to find cancer, cardiac, metabolic, and neurodegenerative disease early, before they can cause harm.
Dr. Messier received a Bachelor of Science and a PhD in Molecular Immunology from the University of Alberta. She completed post-doctoral studies at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology in San Diego, CA and received her MD from the University of Calgary. She’s board certified in family medicine. In addition to leading the company’s clinical and scientific programs, Dr. Messier will establish Fountain Life University to train Fountain Life certified practitioners and lead the effort to gain insights and publish findings from Fountain Life’s vast amount of data. In addition to being related to the Hall of Fame hockey player Mark Messier, she found out on this episode that she's about to be related to the McCaffreys. Listen on for an informative conversation about a critical topic, which ends with a fun reveal.
To learn more about Fountain Life's mission, offerings, and locations, visit their website.
A reminder that you can watch this episode on our YouTube channel. Thanks as always for listening!
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Christian McCaffrey launched The Logan Project to honor the life of Logan Preston Hale, a young superfan from Connecticut who lost his battle with childhood cancer in 2021. While Logan never had a chance to meet his NFL hero, Christian has been on a mission to ensure his legacy and name will live on forever.
This week Logan's mom Kristina Hale joins the show for a powerful interview, shedding light on who her son was and why he felt such a fierce connection to Christian from the moment he saw him play. Kristina also discusses Saturday's upcoming Logan Bowl and explains how healing Christian's kindness has been following the immeasurable loss of her son.
Be sure to stay tuned for the wonderful surprise guest appearance from Christian (44:00), as he describes to Kristina the impact her son's life is having on so many people. To see Kristina's face when he pops on, do yourself a favor and go watch this episode on our YouTube channel.
We are honored to share Logan's story, completely inspired by Christian's compassion, and we remain in total awe of Kristina's strength and heart.
We are honored to share Logan's story, completely inspired by Christian's compassion, and we remain in total awe of Kristina's strength and heart.
Information on the Logan Bowl can be found below.
The Logan Bowl is a LIVE Madden tournament on June 3rd to benefit The Logan Project, an initiative started by the Christian McCaffrey Foundation to honor Logan Hale's dream of putting gaming consoles in children's hospitals for kids undergoing medical treatment as a way to connect with their friends and restore a sense of normalcy.
In addition to McCaffrey, who will be co-hosting the event alongside three-time Pro Bowler and Fox’s
lead NFL analyst Greg Olsen and popular Madden streamer Chris “Dubby” MacFarland, the following NFL players will be involved: Fred Warner (San Francisco 49ers), Saquon Barkley (New York
Giants), JuJu Smith-Schuster (New England Patriots), Dalvin Cook (Minnesota Vikings), and Brian Burns (Carolina Panthers). Esports and gaming production company, Wisdom Gaming, will produce the event.
START TIME: 10AM (PST)
STREAMING CHANNELS: https://twitch.tv/theloganproject
LINK TO DONATE: tiltify.com/theloganbowl
WEBSITE: theloganbowl.org
Those interested in learning more can visit christianmccaffreyfoundation.org.
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Ep. 28: Raising George Kittle
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01/27/23 • 63 min
Jan Krieger clearly remembers the first time she really saw her four-year-old son's vibrant personality come out. At a Wisconsin football game, the band started playing and little George began dancing in the aisle, captivating strangers who were so delighted they started throwing quarters to him. Two decades later George Kittle is still dancing, but is now captivating millions of fans as one of the most entertaining (and dominating) players in the NFL.
Thanks to a mid-season trade by the Niners, the four-time Pro Bowl Tight End is now teammates with Lisa's son Christian McCaffrey in San Francisco. Hear Jan and Lisa explain how their sons - who are one win away from taking the 49ers to Super Bowl LVII - became fast friends in a locker room full of superstars.
Growing up with nine sisters on a farm in Iowa, Jan opens up about her own journey starting a family, including how she first laid eyes on her future husband through a pair of binoculars at a football game. Jan answers listener questions about how she raised George and his sister Emma to be the successful, curious, creative, thoughtful adults they are today. And be sure to stick around for the end, as George and Emma share what they love and appreciate most about their mom.
We highly encourage you to check out the Kittle family podcast Hidden Gems, as they are on a mission to unite the world through storytelling.
Special shoutout and big thanks to Chris Kamrani and The Athletic for a fabulous writeup this week on Your Mom's origin story.
Thanks as always for listening, remember you can check out this episode on our YouTube page, and be sure to tune in next week for a big announcement!
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02/29/24 • 43 min
The day after the Super Bowl, Chantal Below’s son was so devastated by the 49ers' loss that he requested to stay home from school. Chantal, who admittedly doesn’t care much about sports, was mystified by his utter desolation. This got us thinking: what is it about team sports that inspires such extreme emotions? Where’s the line between loyal fan and zealous fanatic?
In an attempt to answer these questions, we dive into the deep end of fan psychology: the intersection of sports and religion, the gender dynamics of emotional repression, and the toxicity of sideline critics. We question why certain “fans” spew negative comments on social media after a tough loss and others set cars on fire after a momentous victory.
We also celebrate the inspiring side of fandom: the community it creates, the resilience it engenders, and the respect it promotes for the players putting their bodies and souls on the line. As a lifelong sports enthusiast, Ashley shares how watching football kept her connected to her dad during a tough time in her life. As a mom and wife of avid athletes, Chantal acknowledges the magic in the madness of youth sports. And, as a longtime Buffalo Bills fan, our executive producer Betsy Bloom offers an ode to Bills mafia’s enduring loyalty even in the most trying times
So, whether your mental health hinges on a win or you watch sports for the snacks, we hope you’re a fan of this episode. Stay tuned next week for our SuperBowl recap with Lisa, who undeniably earned the right to skip school the next day.
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Questions, comments, feedback? We love hearing from you, drop us a line [email protected]. And as always, thanks for listening!
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About Chantal Below:
Chantal moved from the US to England in third grade. As an expat, she promptly began saying biscuit instead of cookie and spelling color with a ‘u’ in order to fit in. She never developed a love of cricket, but did develop a fascination with humanity, unconsciously examining how different cultures and beliefs expand or limit our choices.
After graduating from Georgetown University, she started her career as a 4th grade teacher with Teach For America, hoping to expand choices for too-often marginalized children in low-income schools. She loved the energy of the kids and the vibrancy of the community, but no one really wanted her teaching long division.
Since then, she’s been exploring the many dimensions of the human condition while avoiding math. She worked for years in the education non-profit world leading teams and developing leadership development programs. Then, she ventured out on her own and started Redcliff Coaching, Inc. She also attempts to parent three kids who are curious, compassionate, hysterical, and only vaguely pay attention to her advice. She lives in Oakland, CA.
Questions, ideas or feedback? Email: [email protected].
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10/18/22 • 50 min
It’s an interesting time to be Christian McCaffrey’s mom right now. Lisa discusses the NFL trade rumors swirling around her son and why a tweet from Adam Schefter sent her Saturday into chaos. Hear how Christian is handling the media reports and why Ashley is trying to get him traded to the 49ers.
And on the heels of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, Lisa opens up about the pain of her own miscarriage. Given that one in four women will lose a baby during pregnancy, delivery or infancy, Ashley and Lisa discuss the importance of raising awareness and creating open dialogue to ensure women know they are never alone.
For suggestions or feedback, please reach out to us on twitter @AdamsonAshley @LisaMcCaffrey6 or drop us a line at [email protected].
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03/23/24 • 55 min
Fresh off her last on-air broadcast with the Pac-12 network, Ashley Adamson sits down with leadership coach Chantal Below and executive producer Betsy Bloom to process the sweet sorrow of “necessary endings.”
In our early years, endings are honored with graduations, diplomas, and yearbooks. But, as we get older and lose these rituals, it becomes harder to identify the “right” time to make a change or say goodbye. And, as Chantal points out, maybe there isn’t a “right” or “wrong” time, just choices and consequences.
And, what about those endings we don’t see coming: the last time we see a loved one before they die, the last time we eat at our favorite restaurant, the last time we tuck our kids into bed? How can we acknowledge the finales that conclude without fanfare?
Endings always leave us with more questions than answers. In the end, our most important lesson came from a children’s book: the power of embracing “maybe”. How fitting, then, that Ashley signed off from her final broadcast with this quote from Bruce Springsteen: “Maybe everything that dies, someday comes back."
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How many episodes does Your Mom™ have?
Your Mom™ currently has 79 episodes available.
What topics does Your Mom™ cover?
The podcast is about Mom, Society & Culture, Parenting, Story, Kids & Family, 49Ers, Motherhood, Storytelling, Podcasts, Relationships and Sports.
What is the most popular episode on Your Mom™?
The episode title 'Ep. 62: Super Bowl postmortem with Lisa McCaffrey' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Your Mom™?
The average episode length on Your Mom™ is 49 minutes.
How often are episodes of Your Mom™ released?
Episodes of Your Mom™ are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Your Mom™?
The first episode of Your Mom™ was released on Jul 22, 2022.
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