The Motherly Podcast

The Motherly Podcast

The Motherly Podcast features honest conversations about modern motherhood with inspiring leaders—who also happen to be mothers. These incredible women, like Kristen Bell, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, and Gabrielle Union, are helping to redefine motherhood, using their voices to uplift women with practical ideas and expert insights. The Webby Award winning podcast is hosted each week by Liz Tenety, an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Motherly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

September 4, 2025 43 mins

Two years ago, Liz sat down with award-winning journalist and author Jennifer Wallace to talk about her book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—and What We Can Do About It. The book takes a hard look at the rise of toxic achievement culture—how it’s shaping the lives of both parents and children—and why the blame doesn’t lie with families, but with the broader social and economic pressures surrounding us.


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Think kids only change your sleep? Think again. Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman—marriage coaches and authors of The Argument Hangover—join Liz to share simple tools for breaking bad patterns, communicating better, and keeping the spark alive through parenthood.

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Allyson Felix is the most decorated woman in U.S. track and field history — with 11 Olympic medals, 14 World Championship golds, and a legacy that goes far beyond the podium. In this candid conversation, Allyson opens up about navigating pregnancy and motherhood while competing at the highest level, the contract battle with Nike that helped spark change for maternal protections in sports, and how she’s building a new path for women...

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In this episode, Liz sits down with Nadia van de Walle, Vice President at Wells Fargo, to discuss her mission to make banking and financial education more accessible—especially for moms. She knows raising kids is expensive, and she’s passionate about giving mothers the knowledge and confidence to take charge of their financial futures. Nadia offers practical, judgment-free tips for talking to kids about money, and shares the person...

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In this episode, Chrissy Teigen joins Liz for a candid conversation about her unpredictable, joyous, and at times heartbreaking journey through motherhood. Chrissy opens up about her son Miles’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, the chaos and beauty of raising a big family, and how she’s learned to let go of the pressure to keep everything (and everyone) perfect. From late-night glucose checks and medical devices to toddler art projec...

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In this episode, Liz chats with actress, mother, and Goodwill Ambassador, Connie Britton. You may recognize the five-time Emmy Award nominee and two time Gold Globe Awards nominee from roles on Friday Night Lights, Nashville, and White Lotus, just to name a few. Connie now has a new reality series that she produced and hosts called The Motherhood, which aims to support and uplift mothers, particularly single moms like herself by fo...

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In this episode, Dr. Emily Briggs, a family physician and mother, joins Liz to discuss the current measles outbreak and the critical role of vaccinations. Through the lens of both medicine and motherhood, Dr. Briggs shares how her experiences as a parent shape her practice, emphasizing the need for compassion and understanding in healthcare. She breaks down the symptoms of measles, explains the effectiveness of the MMR vaccine, and...

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In this episode, Dr. Kisha Davis, family physician and mother, shares the joys and challenges of motherhood, particularly during the teenaged years. She discusses the vital role of vaccines and addresses common vaccine misconceptions, their efficacy compared to natural immunity, and the rigorous testing they undergo to ensure safety, especially for children. Dr. Davis also highlights the role of family physicians in guiding parents...

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In this episode, Liz speaks with Kate Ryder, founder and CEO of Maven, the largest virtual clinic dedicated to women’s and family health. Named to Fortune’s 40 Under 40 and Fast Company’s list of "Most Creative People," Kate shares her journey from journalist to successful venture capitalist and now, pioneering healthcare innovator. She reflects on how becoming a mother a few years into founding Maven shaped the company’s direction...

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In this episode, Liz speaks with Sam Kelly, a coach that focuses on the invisible labor and mental load of motherhood, but with a twist – she's teaching parents to get their kids to actively pitch in around the house. Yes, you heard that right… kids helping out willingly! Learn some of Sam’s practical tips and how parents can break the cycle of inequity in family dynamics, while also teaching their kids responsibility, independence...

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In this episode, Emmy Award-winning talk show host, journalist, and author Tamron Hall opens up about her son’s fearfulness in certain situations and how it inspired her lovely, new children’s book Harlem Honey. Tamron and Liz talk all about being “boy moms,” why we should celebrate curiosity, and Tamron’s approach to raising her son with a partner whose background is very different from her own.

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Liz speaks with Robin Arzón, Peloton’s Head Instructor and VP of Fitness, bestselling author, and mom of two. Robin shares her incredible journey from corporate lawyer to ultramarathoner, and how early trauma and a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis shaped her resilience. She also opens up about how motherhood has transformed her approach to time and self-care. Plus, Robin offers inspiring tips for busy moms on how to stay active and motiva...

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In this episode, Liz sits down with The Atlantic journalist and author Olga Khazan to explore how motherhood reshapes identity and personality. Olga shares insights from her new book, Me, But Better: The Personality Test, and together they dive into the science of personality, the role of micro-epiphanies, and the surprising upsides of neuroticism.




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In this episode, Liz interviews Sara Schiller, an inspiring entrepreneur who turned life’s unexpected challenges into the thriving slime experience, Sloomoo, now in five cities. Sara discusses how her experiences as a mother of a child with special needs have shaped her values and goals for her business and why it was important for her to create an inclusive and therapeutic space for both kids and adults to engage in play. She also...

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This week, Liz speaks with Beth Berry, author of Motherworthy and a coach, teacher, adventurer, guide, and mother of four daughters. Beth compares her experience becoming a mom at the age of 17 to having three daughters after she was married and what she learned along the way. She also talks about the archetypes that taps into for her work – the idea of the maiden, mother, wild and wise woman, and crone – and what we can learn from...

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In this episode, Liz sits down with Ali Krieger, a retired professional soccer player, two-time World Cup champion, advocate for pay equity and LGBTQ+ rights, and current ESPN analyst. Ali opens up about the challenges she faced during her public separation from fellow soccer player Ashlyn Harris, her father's passing, and her retirement from the sport — all in a year. She also shares her thoughts on the pressures of professional s...

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In this episode of the Motherly Podcast, Liz chats with Kathryn Cross, founder of Anja Health, a company dedicated to helping families preserve umbilical cord and placenta stem cells. Kathryn’s journey is deeply personal—she founded her company in memory of her brother Andrew, whose life was tragically impacted by the lack of available stem cells for his treatment. Kathryn explains how cord blood and placenta banking works, the fut...

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In this episode of the Motherly Podcast, Liz welcomes guests Jessica Slice and Carolyn Cupp.  Both are passionate moms, disability justice activists, and the authors of the inspiring new picture book, This is How We Play. Jessica and Carolyn share their personal journeys with disabilities, discussing the importance of representation in children's literature for their own children and others. They also talk about how their expe...

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In this episode of the Motherly Podcast, Liz sits down with actress Katee Sackhoff, known for her roles in Battlestar Galactica, Robot Chicken, and The Mandalorian. As a mother of two, Katee shares her heartfelt journey through cancer, surrogacy, and navigating her daughter's health challenges with neuroblastoma. Liz and Katee explore the lessons of motherhood, including the struggle of being an over-planner and the importance of s...

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In today’s episode, Liz chats with best friends Andie Mitchell and Sabrina Kohlberg, hosts of the Good Morning America and ABC podcast Pop Culture Moms. Together, they explore the evolving portrayal of motherhood in entertainment, share their insights from their podcasting journey, and talk about their own personal TV mom heroes.

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