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Lisa McCaffrey, Ashley Adamson
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02/21/24 • 70 min
“If we can have some real talk here, this is what I want to say.” So begins our conversation with Pac-12 Sports Broadcaster Tammy Blackburn, who is living with stage four metastatic breast cancer.
In this episode, Tammy illuminates the reality of living with cancer, especially the parts we tend to overlook or consider impolite to discuss: She delves into the physical pain of treatment and then emotional pain of losing control of her body. She calls out the commercialization and sexualization of the breast cancer awareness movement. And, she shares the moment she learned she would never be able to have children.
Listening to Tammy is like taking a masterclass in grace and honesty. Rather than running from reality, she has channeled her diagnosis into action, raising awareness and funds to combat this deadly disease. She loves fiercely and is fiercely loved in return (stick around until the end of the episode for first-hand testimony).
While this episode tackled heavy topics, we ended it feeling lighter. In addition to real talk about death and sacrifice, we also discussed the power of play and the necessity of balancing seriousness with silliness.
So, grab a hula hoop and some headphones and settle in for an inspiring hour with the inimitable Tammy Blackburn.
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Ep. 60: Remembering Ella
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01/23/24 • 37 min
"They say you die twice. One time when you stop breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name on Earth for the last time.”
January 23rd, 2024 marks the six year anniversary of when a beautiful and brilliant young woman named Ella Thomas died by suicide. Last year, Ella's mother Martha Thomas joined Ashley and Lisa for an unforgettable conversation about love, loss and the incredible light her daughter brought to the world in the midst of her own darkness. Today we are revisiting some of that powerful interview as a way to help keep Ella’s name and memory alive.
You'll laugh as you hear Lisa McCaffrey describe how her friendship with Martha began on a recruiting trip for their sons at Stanford. You'll be inspired when you find out how Martha, her husband Chris, and their son Solomon channeled their grief into a higher purpose, as they work tirelessly to ensure no family has to suffer the pain and loss of losing a child to suicide.
To learn more about the critical work the Thomas family is doing around suicide prevention and mental health, please visit thedefensiveline.org. And if you or anyone you know is in crisis, text the word home to 741741.
We continue to hold the Thomas family and all those who are grieving a loved one in our hearts.
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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.
Questions, ideas or feedback? Email: [email protected].
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12/23/23 • 47 min
Tis’ the season for...mixed emotions
We’re trying to be present, while rushing to buy all the presents.
We’re treasuring moments of togetherness, while wishing for just.one.minute of alone time.
And we’re looking forward to a new year, while reflecting on the regrets of the past.
In today’s episode Ashley Adamson and Chantal Below delve into the pangs of regret and sadness that tend to surface this time of year. Rather than packing them away with the ugly ornaments, Chantal encourages us to hold space for uncomfortable feelings: “We have a tendency to lean into joy and skim over the negative emotions: resentment, regret, sadness, shame, embarrassment. And yet they live in us if we don’t let them live through us.”
Chantal’s superpower lies in her ability to reframe narratives that don’t serve us. In this instance, she encourages us to consider the upside of regret. How might regret be an opportunity for reflection? How might we grant compassion to our former selves, who were often doing the best they could with the decisions they had?
Amidst the holiday hustle and bustle, take 45 minutes for yourself to listen to this inspiring conversation. You won’t regret it.
If you’re interested in delving deeper, here are the awesome resources we mentioned in the episode:
- Brené Brown with Dan Pink on the power of regret
- George Saunders on regretting failures of kindness
- Michael Lewis on knowing his late daughter felt his love (around 01:02:00)
- Michael Lewis’s interview with Ashley’s sister-in-law Diane Adamson
Wishing you a peaceful, bustling, joyful, contemplative, frivolous, and fulfilling holiday season!
Pro tip: it’s not too late to buy your mom something other than a robe.
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More about Chantal Below: Chantal 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.
Questions, ideas or feedback? Email: [email protected].
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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.
Questions, ideas or feedback? Email: [email protected].
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06/06/23 • 51 min
If laughter really is the best medicine, please sit back and allow this conversation between Lisa McCaffrey and her former Stanford soccer teammate Julie Foudy cure whatever ails you.
Foudy is a two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, but the Hall of Famer's ability to effortlessly roast her old pal with stories from their playing days is almost as impressive as anything she accomplished on the pitch.
Speaking of which, Foudy has some poignant reflections on what the United States' first Women's World Cup win in 1999 did for the sport [15:45]. But she also wonders why that watershed moment didn't catapult the growth of and investment in women's soccer at a faster rate.
Foudy gives a great primer on the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup that kicks off next month in Australia and New Zealand [24:50]. Hear her describe the challenges the US Women's National Team will face as they try to make World Cup history with a three-peat.
And as a mom of two teenagers who play soccer and basketball, Foudy has the perfect parenting advice for anyone navigating the youth sports scene [33:33].
Please do yourself a favor and after you're done listening, go subscribe to her podcast, Laughter Permitted. We also highly recommend her book, "Choose to Matter: Being Courageously and Fabulously YOU".
A huge thank you to Julie Foudy for continuing to be courageously and fabulously HER, and helping so many young (and old) people along the way.
You can watch this episode on our YouTube channel.
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Super Bowl series: Dr. Christina Mack on the science of sports, mom guilt, and female friendships
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02/14/24 • 22 min
We’re still processing the Super Bowl, but in the meantime, we wanted to share an awesome conversation from Radio Row last week in Las Vegas.
Ashley had the chance to sit down with her longtime friend Christina Mack for a conversation that touched on everything from the health benefits of team sports to letting go of “mom guilt” to the power of female friendships.
Christina is the Chief Science Officer at global healthcare company IQVIA, and a lead sports science researcher for the NFL and NBA, or as Ashley often explains it, “she has a badass job.”
A highly respected voice in the professional sports industry, she frequently presents to owners on injuries, concussions, and the safety of the game. She’s also an advocate for women in STEM, a mom of three awesome kids, and a superlative scavenger-hunt-maker.
This may be one of our shorter episodes, but it’s chock full of incredible insights about being a parent, a professional, and a friend.
Thanks as always for listening, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! And a reminder you can watch this episode on our YouTube channel.
Questions, comments or feedback? Email: [email protected].
See you next week!
Questions, ideas or feedback? Email: [email protected].
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Your Mom is Back: Season Two
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11/01/23 • 4 min
Your MomTM is back for season two!
Ashley Adamson and Lisa McCaffrey reunite to celebrate motherhood with a second season of Your MomTM. Enjoy their unfiltered conversations with moms of world class athletes and high achievers as they share personal stories of parenthood that feel both familiar and extraordinary.
We launched this podcast last year to celebrate and shine a light on motherhood. The moms we interviewed taught us a lot, but we came to realize that part of the real value of what we were doing was giving these women the space to reflect on their life experiences. They were all moms of exceptional people, but they were so exceptional themselves. After each episode, they expressed gratitude at being asked to share their story.
So this season, our north star remains motherhood. We will still be interviewing moms of highly successful people and sharing powerful stories like how Lisa McCaffrey once saved her entire soccer team from an earthquake. But we will also explore this broader notion of the power of storytelling in our lives. To help us, we’re adding two new regular contributors, Chantal Below and Betsy Bloom, who we consider experts in this field.
We are thrilled to be back, and we thank you deeply for being on this journey with us.
Please do us a favor and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts!
Questions, ideas or feedback? Email: [email protected].
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Episode 4: Ryan Leaf's Mom
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08/16/22 • 73 min
Ryan Leaf was an All-American quarterback at Washington State University. He was the No. 2 overall NFL Draft pick by the San Diego Chargers in 1998. A few years later, he was known as the No. 1 overall NFL Draft bust.
Much has been written about the small town, big-armed quarterback from Montana who went from living out his dream to enduring life in prison. Today, we hear a uniquely intimate perspective on that journey, as Ryan's mom joins the show.
Marcia Leaf tells Ashley and Lisa about some of the joyful moments, like the time she crowd-surfed at one of Ryan's games. She also opens up about some of her most painful memories and regrets, including being in denial as Ryan struggled with drug addiction.
Today, Ryan advocates for those struggling with mental and behavioral health issues. He’s found purpose in his career as a college football analyst and - more importantly - in his role as a father.
Come listen to this emotional journey like you've never heard it before. Through the eyes of Ryan's mom.
26:30- Ryan's phone call to Peyton Manning in college
28:08- Marcia crowd surfing.
31:50 - The significance of Ryan asking his dad to tie his tie.
51:00 - Marcia explains why prison was the best thing that happened to her son.
52:40 - Marcia describes her Sunday “prison hangovers”
54:50- The change she saw in Ryan after he got out of prison
1:02:32- The one thing Marcia would change, as a mother, if she could go back in time and do it all again.
1:07:32 - What Ryan says is his favorite thing about Marcia.
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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.
Watch this episode on YouTube.
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].
Psst...our merch store is live! yourmom.co/shop
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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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