Best Mama Said Media Podcasts (2024)

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How to practice self compassion in this era of motherhood w/ Dr. Kristin Neff 36:10

1h ago36:10

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In this conversation, Nina and Dr. Kristin Neff discuss the importance of self-compassion and its power to improve our well-being. Dr. Neff, a researcher and expert in self-compassion, shares insights from her own personal experiences and research. They explore the difference between self-compassion and self-esteem, the reasons why people struggle …

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When things don't go according to plan & the grief that follows w/The Shrink Chicks 44:41

2d ago44:41

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Disconnected in marriage, arguments & repair w/Jocelyn of @meet_thefreemans 44:57

7d ago44:57

44:57

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How to nurture BODY LOVE & Neutrality for our young kids w/Dr. Morgan Francis 45:42

14d ago45:42

45:42

Body image and and neutrality is something I didn't really learn about until I was an adult, after struggling for years. Especially after having my own kids I began to wonder, how do we do better for our kids so that they don't have to struggle with the same body image issues like most of us did as kids? On this weeks episode we dive into the topic…

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The danger of social media and kids w/ Dr. Alison Yeung 44:18

21d ago44:18

44:18

Get your BEST YOUNGEST LIPS EVER with citybeauty.com with code MAMAKNOWS for 15% off. There is so much information out there on the effects of social media it is hard to know where to start. If you are like me and want to make sure you are setting your kids (and yourself!) up for success with boundaries and conversations around social media with yo…

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Preventing self sabotage and burnout as a busy mama w/ Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein 41:46

28d ago41:46

41:46

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Loss of career identity in motherhood w/Jess Galica 32:39

1M ago32:39

32:39

Feeling lost in your career after becoming a mother? Or feeling torn between the career you love and the love you have for being a mom? The balance is so hard and figuring out how to navigate and balance it all is exhausting. But you aren't alone and this week we dive into feeling lost in our careers after motherhood. How can motherhood influence o…

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Honest Mom Chat w/Renee of @themomroompodcast 48:04

1M ago48:04

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I think we can all agree that motherhood is not easy! There is so much advice out there and even the most well intentioned advice sometimes just isn't very helpful and can end up doing more harm than good. Sharing honest conversations around motherhood is usually helpful though and helps us all feel less alone! 1. What do you have the hardest time …

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Accessing your inner child & navigating parenting while healing yourself w/ Lavinia Brown 53:14

2M ago53:14

53:14

Did you know you may not remember some of your childhood trauma? It can be really difficult to heal from something we don't remember and how do we know if we are truly healed? We dive into these questions and more on this weeks episode! 1. Our last episode together was the most listened to episode on Mamaknows podcast. We talked about the importanc…

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Building your child's self esteem w/Carol Kim 36:50

2M ago36:50

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I want to raise my kids to be confident, kind kids. But growing up in today's world, it can be so difficult to help our kids maintain their sense of self esteem. Carol Kim dives into what we can to do raise our kids self esteem and avoid inadvertently negatively impacting their self esteem. 1. What are things I can do daily to help raise my kids se…

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How to talk to kids about death (all ages) w/Sidu Arroyo-Boulter 42:08

2M ago42:08

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You have just experienced a loss of a loved on or a family pet. How do you tell your kids about it? What do you tell your kids? Navigating these conversations is difficult, especially when you, yourself, are grieving too. Here from an expert in the area so you feel prepared when you need to have these conversations. What we cover in this episode: 1…

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Mom Guilt vs. Mom Shame w/Michelle Tangeman 40:11

2M ago40:11

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Guilt and shame are often feelings that come up when parenting. You aren't alone! These aren't feelings you need to be ashamed of or suffer alone in. Michelle helps us learn to shift of our perspective and minimize the shame and guilt that comes up during parenting. Questions: 1. What is the difference between guilt and shame when it comes to paren…

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How to Live in Freedom Ft. Tabitha Brown 54:13

2M ago54:13

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Hey Ma! Our season finale features the incomparable Tabitha Brown 🥳🥳🥳 We talk about EVERYTHING. Please tune and let us know what you think of the episode. ★ New Episodes are released on Thursdays on YouTube and Podcast Platforms. ★ Did You Like What You Heard? Please Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe! ★ Interested in advertising? Email: heyma@moms…

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Organizing tasks and completing to do lists with ADHD w/ Brooke Schnittman 48:39

3M ago48:39

48:39

I struggle with being productive with my ADHD. Am I alone? Normal tips to be productive and organized just don't work for me and I am beginning to realize that I need to work with my ADHD instead of against it! In comes, Brooke Schnittman, who answers all my questions: 1. As someone with adhd I want to better organize my day, but I struggle with tr…

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How to Find Yourself (Again) Ft. Monica Style Muse 54:45

3M ago54:45

54:45

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 p…

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Heal your relationship: Anxious attachment and how to move to secure w/Dr Morgan 50:24

3M ago50:24

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If you haven't heard of attachment theory or don't know which attachment type you are start here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attachment-theory-toxic-relationships-w-mac-stanley/id1610026077?i=1000633976705. This week Dr. Morgan helps us anxious attachment girlies (+ guys) feel more secure in our relationship. We cover: 1. Can you do a qu…

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Procrastination, Brain dumping, Multitasking & Time blocking w/Chelsey Newmeyer 35:21

3M ago35:21

35:21

I am currently trying to not procrastinate right now so this epiosde is coming at the best time. This week Chelsey Newmeyer helps us best utilize our time so we can feel better and accomplish more. The questions we answered this week: 1. I will admit that I can be a procrastinator, how do I unlearn procrastination habits? 2. I feel like I don't hav…

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Mom Rage, Invisible Mental Load in motherhood & more w/Erica Djossa 49:14

3M ago49:14

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Mom rage is a topic near and dear to my heart and something I am still working on improving. If you are like me and feel like you are quick to anger and have a short fuse but don't know why or how to mitigate it, this episode is for you. Questions we addressed in today's interview: 1. I was personally diagnosed with postpartum mood disorder and rag…

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How to Reinvent Yourself Ft. Ashley West 40:40

3M ago40:40

40:40

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…

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Working through judgments I have toward my partner & identifying childhood wounds associated with them w/Julia Woods 46:44

4M ago46:44

46:44

I just learned that often times the beliefs and judgments we have about our partners and their actions is a direct reflection of the belief you have about yourself and your own worth stemming from something that happened to you in childhood. Here are the questions we covered: 1. Women tell me often that their partner's actions and/or habits are rea…

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My Toddler Keeps Lying to me w/ Devon Kuntzman 41:08

4M ago41:08

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Am I a bad parent if my child is lying or is this totally normal? This week I sit down with Devon Kuntzman of Tranforming Toddlerhood to tackle the topic of lying. We cover: 1. Am I a bad parent if my child is lying or is it normal? 2. When do toddlers often start lying and why? 3. Should I ignore lies or address them? 4. Walk me through what do I …

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How Can Motherhood Change Your Life Ft. Lizzy Mathis 26:46

4M ago26:46

26:46

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…

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Which apology language do you vs. your partner speak? W/Lena Morgan 33:37

4M ago33:37

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If you haven't figured out your fight language, make sure you listen to Part 1 with Lena Morgan before listening to this episode! Do you feel like your partner's apology isn't resonating with you and that your fights never seem to resolve? You NEED this episode. I highly suggest you listen to this episode with your partner! 1. We figured out our fi…

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Potty Training 101 w/Mariko Fairly 44:56

4M ago44:56

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This week is dedicated to all your potty training questions: 1. When is the "ideal" time to start potty training? And what does that look like/involve? 2. Is the 3 day potty training a real thing? How long does it usually take? 3. How do I encourage my kid to want to use the potty? What route should I take? Prizes? Candy? Help! 4. What does success…

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How to Turn Your Dreams into Reality Ft. Liane V Benjamin 50:29

4M ago50:29

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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 advic…

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Working through your child's big emotions & helping them regulate through play W/Elisabeth Emmerich 41:57

5M ago41:57

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Emotions are big and sometimes scary to feel, especially as a child. As a mom, I want to foster a safe place to help my kids identify and work through their emotions, and love the idea that they can do that through play. I am so excited to have Elisabeth Emmerich, a registered play therapist, on the podcast this week to walk us through: 1. How can …

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Reparenting Your Inner Child, Now that you're a mom yourself. w/ Dr. Shainna Ali 38:57

5M ago38:57

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This week Dr. Shainna and I sit down and talk about: 1.What does it mean to reparent yourself and how do I know if I need to do it? 2. What are some examples of unmet childhood needs and the way that they look/present in adulthood? (For example my person attachment style and constant need for validation) 3. What does reparenting look like and how o…

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How to Reconnect with Yourself Ft. Raye Boyce 36:32

5M ago36:32

36:32

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 soci…

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Toddler Sleep Help Without the Fuss W/ Sarah Patel 35:28

5M ago35:28

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There is so much information out there about holistic approaches to baby sleep - but what about toddlers? I am so thrilled to have Sarah Patel, a certified baby and toddler sleep consultant, on the podcast this week to answer the following questions: 1. How do I know when to drop the final toddler nap? 2. My toddler fights going to bed, how can I s…

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How can I feel more connected with my partner? w/ Dr. Tracy Dalgleish 38:00

5M ago38:00

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Happy Valentine's day! As a special treat, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish joins us back on the podcast to help us strengthen our relationship with our partner. This week we discuss: 1. What are ways we can feel more connected with our partner? (Talk me through how to initiate a conversation about our relationship and how it can improve) 2. How can we feel mor…

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How to Set Healthy Boundaries Ft. Massy Arias 1:04:32

5M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

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 gr…

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The 5 fight languages & why you should know which one you are w/ Lena Morgan 37:53

6M ago37:53

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A while back we talked about the 5 love languages and why it may be important for your relationship to know which one you and your partner are. But do you know what your fight language is? What about your partners fight language? Lena Morgan developed these 5 fight languages to help us repair our fights and become better connected with our partners…

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How to teach your kids to NOTICE and DO things around the house w/Sam Kelly 38:49

6M ago38:49

38:49

I can't recommend this episode enough! I had such a great time recording this with Sam Kelly and this may be one of my favorite episodes yet. If you are tired of being the only person in your house that carries the mental and physical load of keeping the house running this episode is for you! Get your littles involved with chores around the house! …

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The Reality of Being an Influencer Mom Ft. Brooke Ashley Hall 50:58

6M ago50:58

50:58

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 a…

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How to rewire your brain through positive affirmations and start living the life you are worthy of 18:33

6M ago18:33

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This week's discussion: 1. What is manifestation? 2. How does science back up manifesting & positive thoughts? 3. What are positive affirmations? 4. How to practice manifestation and affirmations. 5. A list of some of my favorite affirmations Click here to buy my Manifestation Guide Click here for the FREE affirmations page from my Manifestation Gu…

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Season 4 Premiere: How to Find Yourself After Motherhood Ft. Megan Ashley 53:31

6M ago53:31

53:31

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 S…

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How To Build Confidence: The Simple Things 21:42

6M ago21:42

21:42

Discussion: 1. Why are some flamingos lighter pink/more washed out than others? 2. Signs you are lacking self confidence. 3. Simple things to implement daily to boost your self confidence. Click here to buy my Manifestation Guide Click here for the FREE affirmations page from my Manifestation Guide ______________________________ Did you love this e…

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Building confidence in relationships as a highly sensitive person w/ Alissa Boyer 41:06

7M ago41:06

41:06

This week we cover: What and Who is a HSP? How can I go into social situations without feeling questioning and insecurity afterwards? (ie: When I get home from hanging out with new friends, I worry I did or said something that may make them not like me.) Tips on how to move past a sensitive thought (how to not dwell on certain situations, ie: My fr…

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Our biggest Q+A yet! Sex life, PPD, parenting style, in laws, boundaries, + more 44:31

7M ago44:31

44:31

For our 100th episode, we did our biggest Q+A yet! I asked YOU what questions you had and we answered the top questions - including some steamy ones! Listen in to hear what we think about: - How do you set boundaries with in-laws? - What was PPD (postpartum depression) like for you? - How did you know you needed therapy and how did you go about it?…

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MA Top 12: It's Giving Fatherhood (S3 Ep.6) 48:42

7M ago48:42

48:42

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. --- Are you ready to redefine fatherhood? That’s the question we tackle …

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MA Top 12: #FightLikeAMom Ft. Verlonda Jackson (S3 Ep.3) 37:40

7M ago37:40

37:40

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. --- What happens to a mother's world when tragedy strikes and she loses …

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Dating after divorce....as a mom w/ Jess Evans 30:23

7M ago30:23

30:23

Are you a single mama ready to get back into the dating world? Dating is a lot! It can be overwhelming - especially when you throw a divorce and kids into the mix. Are you feeling lost in navigating this new chapter? This episode is for you! We cover in this episode: How do you know you are ready to date after divorce? Divorce is like grief, I imag…

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MA Top 12: Cutting Ties Ft. Jade Godbolt (S3 Ep.2) 45:56

7M ago45:56

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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. --- When the spotlight fades and the applause dies down, grappling with …

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Staying active in motherhood and postpartum pelvic floor health w/Krystle Howald 41:55

7M ago41:55

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In this episode, we dive into what pelvic floor health means and why it is so important. We learn about small, obtainable things we can do everyday to not only improve our pelvic floor health, but also stay active in motherhood while juggling the kids and all. Links: https://app.expectingandempowered.com Discount code to apply at checkout: NINA20 -…

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MA Top 12: A Lot Can Happen in a Year (S3 Ep.1) 21:21

7M ago21:21

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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. --- We take a nostalgic trip back in time, reminiscing about our first e…

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Healing my gut, battling SIBo & H.Pylori with a functional dietician Pt. 2 30:00

8M ago30:00

30:00

If you haven't listened to Part 1 make sure you do that before listening to Part 2! Questions I asked Claire: The program I did with you, can you talk about the structure of it and why this structure is the one you like? Let’s talk about the stool sample and my results and how you chose to move forward? Let’s talk about the herbals (especially the …

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MA Top 12: And Just Like That Ft. Emily B. and Taina (S2 Ep.8) 29:16

8M ago29:16

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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. --- Imagine having your first child as a teen and then, decades later, p…

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Healing my gut & losing weight Pt. 1 46:31

8M ago46:31

46:31

It has been 8 months since I went on a life changing journey of healing my gut. It has not only healed my gut, but has helped my mental health and energy levels. I feel better than I have ever felt. It was never about the weight loss for me. I have received so many questions about my journey so we are diving in with 2 parts! This episode we cover: …

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MA Top 12: Love to See It (S2 Ep.5) 34:11

8M ago34:11

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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. --- We are unraveling the complexities of social media and its ever-grow…

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Motherhood through Childhood Cancer & Chronic disease w/Brittany Magnus 36:22

8M ago36:22

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Grab your tissues. We hear from Brittany, one of my amazing and strong followers, about her son, Cole, who has high risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia and her son, Hudson, who has Chron's Disease. Thank you so much to Brittany for sharing her and her family's story. In the episode, we cover: Brittany, you’re here today to share with us about life as…

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