What's up, Mom?

What's up, Mom?

In a world where parenting styles often divide women, Michaela and Patty break the mold by showcasing the power of friendship and shared experiences between two mothers from different walks of life - and parenting styles. Follow along each week as we dive into the uncommon but needed friendships created between mothers, the life long hope that their children will stay friends and the hope that a judgment free zone is just a margarita away.

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December 3, 2024 46 mins

In this episode the girls catch up after being on break for a couple of weeks but are coming back to one hell of an announcement!


The ladies talk about working through the next few weeks of holiday chaos, expectations and the traditions they hope to keep - and the ones they hope to ditch.


Join us this week as we crack down on what is considered to be the most wonderful time of the year and reflect on how the best is yet to come.

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In the Season Finale of “What’s Up, Mom?”, the girls encourage Moms to trust their inner voice and gut feelings when it comes to their Children.

They discuss why Mothers have this keen Intuition, the first time the girls experienced it in their own motherhood journeys. and when to trust that GUT feeling - rather than relying on advice or input from others. 


That’s a wrap - we hope you loved our first season as much as we did.

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October 22, 2024 50 mins
In this episode, we dive into the challenge of making mom friends—a crucial but often overlooked aspect of the motherhood journey. Whether you're a first-time mom or adding another child to the family, building a social circle of like-minded parents can be both rewarding and daunting. We’ll explore practical tips for connecting with other moms, the importance of a support network, and how to navigate the awkwardness of finding a ...
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In this episode of What's Up, Mom?, we dive into the mental load—the invisible weight moms carry managing household tasks, family schedules, and emotional needs. We discuss why delegating to partners isn't always easy, how kids impact marriage satisfaction, and why communication is key. Plus, we share personal tips like therapy, weekly check-ins, and quality time to ease the load. Katie- morningmusingsofamom

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October 1, 2024 46 mins

Parenting and mothering can be a bumpy ride -this week the girls talk about how in the world moms understand and cope with the overstimulation of their families, the world around them and trying to do a bit better every day for yourself – which will filter through to your kids, partner and the rest of the world. We touch on patience, time outs for Mom and using help where you can. The hormones we have in our bodies can’t keep up wi...

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In this episode, the girls chat about the many ways parents discipline their kids today, from old-school time-outs to newer, gentle parenting methods. We break down some pros and cons of different styles, how social media influences parenting, and why there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. The key takeaway? Every family’s different, so it’s all about finding what works for you and your kids!


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Episode Summary: In this fun and lighthearted episode of "What's Up, Mom?", we’re answering YOUR questions! We opened the floor to friends, family, and supporters of the podcast, and let’s just say—there’s no such thing as a stupid question here. 🧐 From the curious to the hilarious, we tackle it all with plenty of laughter, giggles, and real talk along the way.

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  • Our take on the funniest and mos...
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An in depth look at body image - the feelings surrounding the “Bounce back” culture after birth and the rat race to stop the feeling before it takes over. Oh and some illicit drugs…that we do not do.

#MomGroupLife #MomCommunity #FacebookMomGroups #MomsSupportingMoms #MomGroupDrama #MomAdvice #MomLifeOnline #ParentingOnFacebook #MomGroupRealities #SocialMediaMoms #MomGroupOpinions #MomGroupWisdom

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Patty and Michaela explore the idea that everything will go perfectly according to your birth plan. Many women map out every aspect of how they’ll approach motherhood, but once the baby arrives, those plans often shift. From breastfeeding to formula decisions, and the products you thought were essential, it’s common to feel like you’re not measuring up if things don’t unfold as you imagined.


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A hilarious conversation between Michaela and Patty centered around Facebook Groups, Social Media and the misinformation, opinions and facts that come from asking for advice and searching for guidance as a new-ish mother online. 

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The girls dive into the expectations that come with todays generation of moms, the onslaught of different trends for holidays, school gifts, extra curricular activities, family parties or lack thereof and trying to keep up with the joneses without feeling like you are depriving your kids of a childhood while keeping your peace throughout the year. https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/leprechaun-traps/ https://amzn.to/3yBPJ7u https...
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August 6, 2024 50 mins
Toys! The part of our life we both love and hate. The joy it brings to our children, the constant flow of gifts from relatives and the undeniable clutter our houses endure from high quality wooden toys to the plastic pieces of our childhood we remember. Join Michela and Patty this week as they talk about their favorites and not so favorite tchotchke’s they have for their brood and some things they wish they DIDN’T have all together...
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July 30, 2024 61 mins

Join Michaela and Patty as they dive deep into their childhood experiences and explore the evolution of support systems for mothers over the years. They discuss the pressures mothers face today, including the need for early child care options much sooner than what was expected 20-30 years ago. In the age of information, they also address the growing anxiety and distrust towards traditional sources of help.

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July 23, 2024 57 mins

Michaela and Patty discuss the dark cloud of PPA, PPD and PPR and all that come with it.


Reflecting on both postpartum experiences through COVID and adding new babies to their families the mom friends discuss what it was like to navigate those early days with deep touches of the different mood disorders that accompany the massive hormonal shift that takes place after a woman gets pregnant and gives birth.


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July 16, 2024 51 mins

EPISODE 2: Toddlers Travel and Applebee's

Michaela and Patty chat about the struggle bus of travelling with your entire family. The tone deafness that can be the travel industry (bunk beds for babies? Really?), the uncomfortable ness of a sofa bed and the idea that you need everything and the kitchen sink to go anywhere with your kids


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Patty and Michaela reminisce about their experiences becoming first time mothers during the once in a lifetime COVID-19 Pandemic. Filled with laughs, baby shower themes, navigating their then jobs and families through one of the most canon events of their lives. 

Pregnancy symptoms, staying busy inside and wiping down your groceries for a full 9 months while slowly watching your belly get larger alongside Covid case numbers on the ...

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June 4, 2024 31 secs

We’ve been laboring for hours on this!


“What’s Up, Mom?” A brand new weekly Podcast by moms, for moms.


Tune in weekly beginning July 10th 2024 for an intimate and hilarious take on parenting through the eyes of the modern mother with young kids, unique family dynamics and the ever hopeful outlook that it will in fact get better.

Follow our Socials for all of the updates.

We can’t wait to share this with you.


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