Creative Mamas Unplugged
A podcast where we navigate the Hell out of being a Creative Mom with Humor and Heart. Honest convos. Hilarious stories. Inspiring guests. You are NOT alone. Hosts: Cherice Barton & Shelly Hutchinson Producer: Jessica RG OKeefe, Breatheasy Productions
Episodes
Dog to the vet! (0:00), EPISODE re-release with VIDEO!
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Cher and Shelly chat about learning more about the mental load aka invisible load from Paige (0:20), the mental load, society and how we can change our experiences (1:59), how Paige’s journey sharing solutions for families about the mental load began (5:56), with all couples the sooner the better for having these discussions abou...
Canada, travel and life (0:00), Kathryn shares about her creative roots, meeting her husband, and building a life together (11:45), reflecting on family influence, creativity, and how previous generations shaped artistic paths and career choices (15:15), how Kathryn’s grandfather went from car mechanic to production manager, inspiring her journey into entertainment (17:00), how Kathryn built Kennedy Creative: creating intentional s...
The kitchen (0:00), morning routines (4:33), Gina’s journey from NFL Jets Flight Crew to working with the New York Islanders (6:00), transformations and how our careers evolve with motherhood (12:38), Gina on thriving as a director, choreographer and teacher, pushing forward and finding what fits and makes us happy (15:18), and the joy of being in the sports performance world (18:47).
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Self-Tanner (0:00), how judgement of other women reflects the parts of ourselves longing to be free (4:57), the blame spiral and taking your power back (6:01), a relatable story about driving on an empty gas tank becomes a metaphor for the impossible mental load women carry every day (10:22), the conversation shifts toward healing, community, and exploring why women need spaces, hobbies, creativity, and connection that exist purely...
Guest: Meg Sylvester
Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions
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Would you rather (0:00), Voice memos, human connection in our digital world, and how hearing someone’s voice changes everything (2:02), magic of voice in theater, storytelling, and character work (8:00), motherhood, identity, and redefining creativity, plus the freedom and empowerment that comes with midlife rebirth (13:30).
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Solitude (0:00). @UnhingedUndone aka Tanya Burne shares her journey to The Actor’s Studio and back to Australia, and the reality behind overnight success (1:56), a powerful discussion on mindset: believing you are worthy and capable is essential to making things happen (6:21), nonlinear careers & how our creative skills are transferable and valued in other fields, Tanya shares about her work in social issues, including family v...
Fabric (0:00). Cheryl chats navigating the emotional challenge of traveling for work (7:17), pets, family and unexpected emotional bonds (10:22), moving to Los Angeles and building a sense of belonging (13:02), Building community in Los Angeles, why connection matters (16:30), Cheryl’s love of people, collaboration and photography (23:49).
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No drama (0:00), Cheryl on balancing home life, career, and creativity (3:00), Cheryl’s role at CalArts, working with graduating dancers, preparing them for the real world through performance, discipline, and professional tools (5:00), Cheryl on the balance between encouragement and allowing children to find their path (11:14), how everything Cheryl does is an outlet to another thing and is refreshing, keeps us grateful and happy (...
Hilarity of modern dating horrors (0:00), Tanya on her commitment to living truthfully, @unhingedundone, the power of vulnerability, authenticity, and embracing imperfection as a creative force (4:30), Tanya opens up about the more profound themes behind her work, including her relationship with her body, trauma, and womanhood (7:10), Tanya shares her journey into motherhood—speaks candidly about IVF, birth trauma, and letting go ...
Riding (0:00). Kira on creativity beyond genre (3:10), the creative toolbox (6:05), Kira discusses the power of truth in performance (8:30), encouraging independence in children, the courage it takes to let go and trust the process and yourself (12:00).
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Guest: Kira Powell
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“Rewardment” (0:00), Kira shares her story from acting to directing, and the work and exploration that led her along this journey (7:30), Kira’s perspective on storytelling 15:00), Kira on pursuing a master’s degree in film, continuing to grow creatively, and what it means to follow your artistic calling (22:30).
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Going into labor during Grandpa’s wild, yet helpful night (0:00), invisible expectations, and the quiet pressure to look like you’re handling everything just fine (4:12), losing and rediscovering yourself in motherhood (12:47), burnout and boundaries (20:18), you’re crazy amazing and so powerful (27:36).
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The wrong applesauce (0:00), Life with a toddler and a newborn, gratitude for support, and showing up as a mom, artist, and human (3:15), radical honesty (5:45), support and finding a new dance every single time (11:10), not having it together as strength, asking for help and our mom tribes (16:20).
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Erika Shannon Hathaway, Part 4: We Were Way Worse at 13 (There’s Just No Proof)
Talk to text, watch out! (0:00), candid discussion about letting kids swear at home (2:17), how wild, curious, and unsupervised we actually were at 12 and 13 (3:56), parenting in the digital age: phone contracts, Instagram vs Snapchat and those disappearing messages (5:12), The Olympics, Snoop Dogg and Lindsey Vonn (15:59).
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Dance teachers, whaaat?! (0:00), perimenopause and menopause as the flip side of what our girls are going through (3:43), breaking from taboo while raising and protecting our kiddos (5:43), things our children are reading and watching from romance novels to Dexter, Breaking Bad and Stranger Things (11:58).
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Facials (0:00), we unpack auditions, casting heartbreak, and how teaching our kids to handle rejection with perspective builds long-term confidence and grit (3:44), teachers reframe rejection into purpose (9:35), mentorship and embracing the teacher within us all to give back (11:40).
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Four or seven (0:00), Erica shares how her fitness routine has evolved through perimenopause, embracing Reformer Pilates, group classes, injury recovery, and teaching again (4:30), relocating to Pittsburgh, returning to performance after years away and how resilience is learned through example, not perfection (8:30).
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To kick off the New Year, we went digging through the archives and pulled together some funny stories from the past. From laugh-out-loud moments to “did that really just happen?” memories, it’s here, cut together for your enjoyment!
Sit back, laugh with us, and enjoy the mayhem. Happy New Year! Let’s dive in.
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