Moms Actually
Moms Actually is a motherhood community that aims to redefine motherhood and break away from the unhealthy expectations society has placed on women. Our community provides spaces for women to authentically relate to each other in a society that often prioritizes appearances over genuine experiences. We host a visual podcast that addresses the experiences of womanhood, sisterhood and motherhood through candid and transparent discussions We have discussed a range of topics, including marriage, dating, single motherhood, body image, miscarriage and child loss, blended families, the impact of social media, entrepreneurship, mental health and much more. Watch or listen on MomsActually.com, YouTube and all podcast platforms. Join our community on Instagram and Facebook.
Episodes
Hey Ma! We had a candid conversation with our special guest, beauty influencer, Monica Style Muse. We talk about grief and loss, relationships and confrontation as well as motherhood and self-image.
We are talking to Monica about:
- Embracing her postpartum body to regaining confidence in herself.
- Changes in our identities
- The challenges of finding personal space
- The loss of her mother
- Managing grief as a new mother
- Her jou...
Hey Ma! This week Ashley West, you may know her as @SouthernWestSunshine, joins us on the couch sharing her journey from 9-5 working mom to how she built a new career from being a viral sensation.
In this episode we talk about:
- the realities of motherhood
- the adjustments we make to keep our marriages thriving amidst motherhood and careers
- the daily decisions that shape our lives
- how we find balance amidst busyness
- shifti...
In this episode, we explore motherhood and its challenges with our guest is Lizzy Mathis, host of The Cool Mom Podcast and host of the TV show Honest Renovations with Jessica Alba.
We discuss:
- How motherhood shows us how to value ourselves
- How we become like our parents
- Ups and downs of motherhood
- Miscarriage experiences
- Changing the societal norms and the role of community
- Guilt and healing in parenthood
- Normalizing healthy...
Every mom knows the juggling act of work-life balance is not easy, it's our daily reality. Our guest, Liane V Benjamin joined us to share her honest take on following your dreams, relationships and motherhood.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Her journey over the past decade
- How she worked hard to get to a life she visualized
- Her Christianity
- Her advice for those going through a breakup
- How to forgive in a relationship an...
Feeling lost in motherhood? Ever wish you could rewind or compare experiences on equal footing? Join us as we discuss these relatable struggles with Raye Boyce (@itsmyrayeraye), beauty and lifestyle influencer who shares her insights on:
- Navigating the identity shift: How motherhood changes us and the emotions we rarely discuss.
- Body image and societal pressures: Unpacking unrealistic expectations and embracing your individual jo...
Ready to be read for filth?? But in a good way… 👀
This conversation with Massy Arias, a health and fitness coach, is as real as it gets. If you want to figure out how to make positive changes in your life.. this will change your life.. We talk about:
- Massy’s experiences with pregnancy, fitness, and body image, and how they've shaped her personal growth.
- Setting boundaries and accountability for our well-being
- H...
Ever wondered how influencers balance the perfect image with the actual realities of life? Brooke Ashley Hall opens up about the balancing act of authenticity versus picture-perfect moments in life.
Brooke shares her personal experiences, from motherhood to the connections that ground her. We discuss:
- blended families
- the pressures of maintaining an ideal online presence
- the importance of self-care
- navigating and maintaining genuine...
Raise your hand if you love Megan Ashley! (We have 4 hands raised over here).
Season 4 of Moms Actually is kicking off with Megan Ashley. We got to sit down with Megan a few weeks before she launched her podcast, “In Totality”, and we were able to talk about:
- Motherhood, Judgement and Expectations
- The Impact of Identity on Women
- The Importance of Self-Care for Happiness
- Time Management and Parenting Reflections
- Balancing Motherhood a...
Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4.
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Are you ready to redefine fatherhood? That’s the question we tackle with the phenomenal Tim Ross, as we unpack the multi-faceted journey of bein...
Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4.
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What happens to a mother's world when tragedy strikes and she loses a child? Witness the incredible strength and resilience of Dr. Verlonda...
Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4.
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When the spotlight fades and the applause dies down, grappling with identity can be an uphill task, especially when life tosses you into brand n...
Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4.
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We take a nostalgic trip back in time, reminiscing about our first encounter just a year ago, and the community we've fostered through this...
Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4.
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Imagine having your first child as a teen and then, decades later, parenting another set of toddlers. Would you be the same person, the same par...
Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4.
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We are unraveling the complexities of social media and its ever-growing influence on our everyday lives, parenthood, and mental health. From the...
Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4.
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Join us for a candid conversation that promises to reveal the true load of motherhood - the invisible kind that often goes unnoticed. Our guest,...
Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4.
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Ever wondered how motherhood impacts your friendships? Join us as we explore how friendships evolve or dissolve once you become a mother. Whethe...
Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4.
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Join us for a heartfelt conversation as we welcome celebrity multi-hyphenate, Tamar Braxton who pulls back the curtain to offer eye-opening insi...
Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4.
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Do you feel like intimacy is a distant memory after having kids? Joined by our special guests, Tammy and Carrington Franklin, we take an honest ...
Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4.
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Have you ever questioned the fine balance between marriage, parenting, and career? It's a dance many of us attempt, often with varying degr...
Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4.
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Join us on this raw and unfiltered exploration of the identity crisis that often surfaces after embracing motherhood. We are sharing:
- How bei...
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