Mama Work It Podcast

We don’t often get to hear the father’s perspective on the Mama Work It Podcast—and today, we’re changing that. I’m joined by Chris Rodack, founder of Rising Father, creator of the Men of Fire transformation program, and host of The Rising Father Podcast.

Chris is a husband, dad of two, and former music teacher who completely transformed his life—shedding over 60 pounds, building a multi–six-figure online business, and reclaiming hi...

Mealtime battles with picky eaters? You’re not alone! In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, I sit down with Madison Wetherill, mom of three boys and the creator of Cook at Home Mom, to talk about practical, stress-free strategies for raising adventurous eaters.

Madison shares her journey as a mom and food blogger, why picky eating affects some kids more than others, and how parents can encourage healthy eating habits without ...

We’re back for Season 6 of the Mama Work It Podcast! After a much-needed break (and a big international trip—my first since becoming a mom!), I’m diving into a topic that has been front and center for me lately: identity shifts in motherhood.

Motherhood changes us in so many ways, and while some of those shifts feel natural, others can leave us feeling like we’ve lost touch with parts of ourselves we used to love. In this episode, I...

Get ready to feel seen, mom friends. In this light-hearted and humorous episode, we wrap up Season 5 of the Mama Work It podcast with a collection of relatable mom life memes. As we prepare for our annual break, join us for a fun-filled discussion that highlights the everyday challenges and triumphs of working motherhood. From sleep deprivation to the infamous "mom brain," we dive into the memes that make us laugh and rem...

Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent? Did you know there are currently 368,000 children in foster care in the U.S. with nearly a third of those children waiting to be adopted according to Statista, the Christian Alliance for Orphans, and other sources? 

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, foster and adoptive mom Elizabeth Shafer (also the founder of Tandem Life Coach) shares her experience as a family who has fost...

If you feel stuck in your working mom life right now, and making a change or taking a risk is the last thing you believe you could ever do in the season you’re in, listen to the Mama Work It podcast this week. 

In this empowering episode, guest Charlotte Friborg—a two-time bestselling author, speaker, and transformational life coach—who is on a mission to help moms create a fulfilling career without sacrificing their role as a mothe...

Feeling like you have no time for rituals or connection with your kiddos lately? This episode is for you!

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Monica Virga Alborno, founder of Wanderwild Family Retreats and host of Wand(HER)wild podcast. Former Fortune 500 executive and a globe-trotting mother of two, Monica shares her incredible journey from corporate leadership to conscious entrepreneurship, all while parenting you...

Mom Guilt. It’s the worst. Showing up in all different ways and messing up all the things you work so hard to do. We’ve talked about mom guilt before on the Mama Work It podcast, and-as much as I dislike this topic-it’s a necessary one to discuss again because it still keeps happening!

Today we’re unpacking the truth behind mom guilt so we can better understand that guilt and manage it effectively. I’m sharing a personal mom guilt s...

Are you ready for summer, mama? Or are you getting triggered by all the things summer related? 

We’ve talked about fall triggers. We’ve discussed holiday triggers. Now it’s time for summer triggers. If you’re ready to feel seen as a working mom trying to hold it together in the summer, and maybe even laugh a little with Marisa and Estella, two working moms who get it, tune into this week’s episode of the Mama Work It podcast.

Here’s ...

Tired from the invisible labor you’re doing day in and day out? Feel like you carry a super heavy mental load around and can’t seem to lighten it, no matter how much you try? This episode of the Mama Work It podcast is for you!

Join the conversation this week with speaker, author and coach, Lori Sugarman-Li, as we talk about sharing chores and responsibilities at home so moms aren’t stressing out and burning out. Lori’s children’s b...

If you work in an industry where you feel like the only mom and maybe even the only woman, this week’s episode of the Mama Work It podcast is for you. 

Mama Work It podcast guest Annie Pratt, a long-time leader in male-dominated tech companies is sharing her insights on how to build confidence at work, even when it feels like you don’t necessarily fit in with your coworkers. Her advice is helping lower the stats of women leaving tec...

When you hear the word “Mom”, I imagine the word “vulnerable” doesn’t come to mind. No way! You’re glancing from left to right and fishing through your purse for sunscreen or water or a granola bar. There it is—half eaten, but still good. 

As a mom, being vulnerable can feel like something we are very uncomfortable with. Plus, who has time for that? 

And yet, vulnerability is what connects us the most. Vulnerability can form long las...

 If you’re a mom who doesn’t know what her hobbies are anymore, it might be time to tap into a fun creative outlet. Cue this week’s guest on the Mama Work It podcast, Jenn Todling, mom, wife, author, speaker, executive coach, and adjunct instructor at the University of Denver’s Frontline Manager Leadership Program. Jenn recently released her memoir, Dancing on My Own Two Feet, where she dives deep into her own creative passions tha...

Matrescence. Have you heard of it? Have you experienced it as a mom? 

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, certified motherhood coach, grief educator, speaker, writer, and CEO of The Non-Linear Journey Ilana Yahdav is sharing her insights on matrescence and grief in motherhood and how they coincide frequently. 

Here’s what you’ll get out of today’s episode:

·        What is matrescence and, just like adolescence, how it’s completely...

If you’ve been holding off on going after what you want in your career or life because of motherhood, this episode will motivate you to start today. Dr. Christiane Schroeter is sharing her story and methodology called Petite Practice for goal achievement, especially for the very busy, working mom. 

Here’s what you’ll get out of today’s episode:

·        What is The Petite Practice and how to apply it in your busy, working mom life  t...

Want to feel less like your surviving this season of being a working mom and more like you’re thriving in it every day? This episode of the Mama Work It podcast is for you! 

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I’m sharing five must do daily tips to thrive as a working mom. From routines and to-do lists to prioritizing your own health and well-being, these five steps will help you whether you’re a full-time employee in the office ...

This is the episode we as women didn’t know we needed to better understand our health and healing, mamas. This week on the Mama Work It podcast, Rachel Welch, women’s health advocate, prenatal and postnatal fitness expert, and pioneer in women’s health and healing, is teaching us all about how to most efficiently and effectively care for your body in all seasons of life: during pregnancy, post-partum, fourth trimester, perimenopaus...

Looking for a new job, mama? This week on the Mama Work It podcast, we’re talking to Sasha Elezovski, SHRM-CP, transformational Career Coach and former corporate HR leader helping ambitious women break through self-doubt, negotiate their worth, and take bold, unapologetic action in their careers. Sasha is peeling back the curtain on how to stand out via simple steps and efficient solutions to market yourself effectively to land you...

If you feel like you need an organizational reset for your working mom life, this episode is for you! 

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I’m sharing five tips on how to get organized each week as a working mom. From dinnertime to activity schedules to self-care, we’re covering all of it this week on the Mama Work It podcast. 

Here’s what you’ll get out of this week’s episode:

·        How to be organized with weekly activities an...