A Podcast for Moms is a podcast for moms, about motherhood. Every mom’s path is unique. Yet, we all share one common bond - becoming + being a mother is radical. Each phase of motherhood radically reshapes who you are - A Podcast for Moms explores how motherhood and the stages of parenting intersect with your identities, your relationships, and how you show up in the World. A Podcast for Moms is a platform for moms to learn something from other moms who “mom” differently than they “mom”. As ...
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The Essential Nature of Birth and Postpartum Storytelling with Whitney Molitor
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Whitney Molitor is a mother to two girls, a wife, and a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in eating disorders, body image, and disordered eating. Above and beyond her titles, Whitney is a Minnesotan at heart and a woman passionate about connecting with other women and storytelling. Julia and Whitney’s conversation was truly just that - a r…
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Making Peace with What Is and Bringing Back the Village with Gina Janc, LMFT
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Gina Janc is a grounded force - her steadfast energy immediately reminds you to be a little gentler with yourself. When Julia asked Gina to describe herself, Gina began with what was most true to her - she is a mother, daughter, granddaughter, great granddaughter, a deeply spiritual woman, and she is a lover of deep, vulnerable relationships. She i…
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Navigating Your Visions and Goals During Life Pivots and Times of Uncertainty with Jacki Carr
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In her own words, “Jacki Carr is a goal coach, motivational speaker and mama. As a leader in transformation, she works with people to amplify their voices and expand their vision and goals to better the future of the World. She is a Senior Lightyear Leadership Coach and has worked with companies like lululemon, MINDBODY, Patagonia, and The North Fa…
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The Importance of Living with Intention + Ritual and Land Stewardship with Jessie Gardner
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Julia invited Jessie Gardner to be a guest on the podcast because she absolutely loves the way Jessie writes about life and motherhood. Jessie - a mom to three young girls - lives intentionally through ritual and she is passionate about the mindful cultivation of food and soil. During our conversation, Jessie shares the journey that led her to the …
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Solo with Julia: Understanding Myself, My Needs, and Trusting My Parenting Choices
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On this solo episode, Julia, the host of A Podcast for Moms, reflects on the birth chart reading she had with last week’s guest, Ashley Tracey. She specifically speaks to what she learned about the central theme of her life and some of her core truths; her tendency to over-intellectualize things; her shadow side; and her purpose. She also shares wh…
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Using Astrology to Consciously Parent and to Better Understand Yourself with Ashley Tracey
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Ashley Tracey - Libra Sun, Sagittarius Moon, Aquarius Rising - is an astrologer and self-proclaimed “science nerd”. Ashley has a background in nutritional biochemistry - she specifically studied the impacts of nutrients on a cellular level. She has been practicing and teaching astrology for the last 10 years. Ashley became a first time mom last yea…
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The Shadow Side of Motherhood & Birth and Life as a Ritual and a Ceremony with Olivia Hughes
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Olivia Hughes is a first-time mom navigating the beautiful dance of the first year of motherhood. Olivia holds a Master’s in Spiritual Psychology and she is a leader in the yoga, healing, and consciousness communities. She supports other women (and men) as a mentor, yoga teacher, and Reiki Master. During our conversation, Olivia shares about her cu…
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Solo with Julia: Getting to Know Myself in Motherhood and Friendships & Community
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On this solo episode, Julia, the host of A Podcast for Moms, gives a short podcast update and she reflects on what it’s been like to get to know herself in motherhood and how motherhood has shaped her current experience with her friendships and her community. Julia’s reflections were prompted by the conversation she had with EP 08’s guest, Chyla Wa…
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Transforming Birth and Postpartum: From Humility & Pain to Healing & Empowerment with Chyla Walsh
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Chyla Walsh is a mama, an entrepreneur, a teacher, a creative soul, and a soul on a mission. She currently resides in her home state of Pennsylvania. Shortly before Chyla became a mom, she launched Female Rebels - Female Rebels offers in person and online workshops, courses, and retreats where women gather to remember their divinity. During our con…
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Blossoming in Motherhood and Finding Your Own Way with Cecelia Sterling
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Cecelia Sterling is the owner of Vocabulary Boutique, mom to a 3 year old, and she stylishly moves through life with grace and self-acceptance. During our conversation, Cecelia shares about her entrepreneurial journey owning Vocabulary Boutique and how motherhood has led her to finding her own way. We Discuss: Cecelia shares about her life before b…
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The Power of Writing & Normalizing the Centering of Mothers with JACKIE LEONARD
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Jackie Leonard is a mom of 2, a Southern California Native, a writer, and a curious person. She is also the founder and editor of Motherscope, an online and in-print zine featuring stories about motherhood and stories written by moms from all over the World. During our conversation, Jackie shares about her current exploration of her history and the…
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The Expansive Nature of Motherhood with Dr. Nikki Sammet
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Dr. Nikki Sammet is an entrepreneur, a coach for high achieving women working to align themselves in their life and their business, the host of the What Nik Knows podcast, and a mom. During our conversation, Dr. Nikki shares about the unexpected events that led her to her life’s work, her unfounded fears around motherhood, her experience with postp…
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Honoring Your Own Journey and Doing the Inner Work with Dora Hothi of Fuchsia Soul
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Dora Hothi of Fuchsia Soul is a modern mystic, coach & artist, professor of Cultural & Historical Studies at London College of Fashion, and mum to an almost 3 year old. During our conversation, Dora shares about her unique approach to pregnancy, her postpartum experience, and her creative and professional roles. The themes intrinsic to our conversa…
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Gender Equity at Home, in Relationships, and at Work with Annie Warshaw
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Annie Warshaw is a mom of 3, Co-Founder + CEO of Mission Propelle and Youth Alliance Yoga, a Gender Justice Professor at Roosevelt University, a Skokie School Board Representative, and Julia’s personal favorite, co-host and executive producer of the Sports.com podcast with her son, Grant. Annie shares her approach to parenting and how she navigates…
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How to Accept Help, Follow Your Dreams, & Teach Through Actions with Christa Janine
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Christa Janine is a single mom, yoga and fitness professional, life coach, model, and an influential activist. Our conversation will inspire you to accept more help so you can continue to pursue your own personal dreams throughout motherhood. We discuss: Christa confidently stepping into life as a new, single mom - pursuing her 2nd Master’s degree …
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Failing Forward: The Evolution, Intention, & Vision for APFM with Julia Sparkman
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Julia Sparkman is the host of A Podcast for Moms and she is a stay home mom to her vivaciously incredible daughter, Sloan Sage. After overcoming a birth that did not go as planned and 18 months of serious postpartum anxiety and depression, Julia realized that conscious motherhood is a wild, radical revolution. And she’s here for it. Solo Episode In…
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Coming Soon: A Podcast for Moms is launching July 2021!
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A Podcast for Moms is a podcast for moms, about motherhood - hosted by me, Julia Sparkman. I believe that every mom’s path is unique and that we all share one common bond: becoming and being a mother is radical. Please follow + subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms to automatically receive an update when our first episodes launch in July! In…
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