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Creative Mamas Unplugged

by Breatheasy Productions

A podcast where we navigate the Hell out of being a Creative Mom with Humor and Heart. Honest convos. Hilarious stories. Inspiring guests. You are NOT alone.Hosts: Cherice Barton & Shelly HutchisonProducer: Jessica RG OKeefe, Breatheasy Productions

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  1. Kelly Park & John Park, Part 2 | 30 Years Together! Marriage, Creativity & Hollywood

    WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/pB_PB1CsISc Music (0:00), how Kelly and John share real-life experiences and growing with @verymarriedwiththeparks on Instagram and YouTube (5:28), from Kelly and lids to John assembling without reading the instructions, laughter matters (10:56), the Mexico...

  2. Lovlee Tang, Part 1 | Creativity, Motherhood and Raising Self-Sufficient Inspired Humans

    WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/tDqbcxyrHMU Bloom (0:00), Lovlee reflects on her family’s influence and encouragement of her creativity, growing up surrounded by art, and how creativity became a place of comfort and self-expression (6:06), raising independent kids, and how support, freedom…

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  3. Kelly Park & John Park, Part 1 | You're Very Married When...

    Hats and Guccis (0:00), 30 years of marriage in Hollywood and rediscovering each other (07:40), family values (15:20), building @verymarriedwiththeparks together and music (23:00). Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Shelly Hutchinson, Cherice Barton, Kelly Park, Jessica RG...

  4. Dr. Noëlle Santorelli, Part 3 | Why Pretend to Have It Together?

    WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/89R3s420CxI Dialectics (0:00), performance culture, “mommy maxing,” and the pressure to look like we have it all together. Dr. Noëlle explains why embracing the messy, imperfect moments can actually bring us closer (4:08), the importance of unfiltered,...

  5. Kayla Bankston, Part 1 | Sports, Entertainment & Everything In Between

    WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/z0QdzEMviOs Creativity (0:00), from journalism and politics to broadcast, Kayla shares her journey Sacramento State to San Francisco State, navigating life as a young mom and building a stronger support system (7:30), Kayla takes us behind the scenes of…

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  6. Mary Bogh, Part 3 | The More The Mary-er Secret to a Creative Life

    Improv (0:00), Mary shares a beautiful story about performing in a college Shakespeare production and the emotional reaction she received from her father afterward. The moment leads to a bigger conversation about appreciating our children, telling them what we admire about them, and recognizing…

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  7. Mary Catherine Starr, Part 2 | Loving Parenting & Hating Mental Load Sooo Much

    Love (0:00), Mary Catherine shares how her comics began with very personal, real-life stories, why going viral brought an influx of trolls, and how she adapted her creative work by moving more personal comics behind a paywall (5:30), changing the systems that place so much responsibility on…

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  8. 100 Episodes | Betting on Yourself, Marriage & Trust

    WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/18IVr4bhhRc Gratitude (0:00), Kelly shares about her and John’s thirty years of marriage, experience, knowledge and love leading them to create their new podcast Very Married with the Parks on Instagram on Sundays @ 5pm @kelp1031 and on youtube...

  9. Dr. Noëlle Santorelli, Part 2 | The Humble Brag, Hustle & the Dark Side of Competition

    The Humble Brag (0:00), Dr. Noëlle chats about our own triggers as parents and helping kids build successful lives without sacrificing their physical and mental well-being (5:13), relationships, ambition & the Machiavellian Mindset (10:27) creativity and the emotional sensitivity that can fuel...

  10. Marie Cammack, Part 1 | Creative Money Making & Finance as More Than Numbers

    Intuition (0:00), creativity in adaptability, problem-solving, and leadership (5:23), Marie shares about returning to art and learning to push through the moment when self-doubt tells you to quit and rediscovering the joy of creating without needing it to be perfect (16:00), Marie talks about...

  11. Mary Bogh, Part 2 | Manifestation, Miracles and Inspiration

    Inspiration (0:00), manifestation, faith and unexpected miracles (4:05), Mary and Jessica discuss prayer, manifesting, extending grace to others, and choosing compassion in difficult situations whether at work, in relationships, or everyday life (8:09), balancing creative careers with motherhood,...

  12. Mary Catherine Starr, Part 1 | Art that Makes Us Feel Seen

    Trophies (0:00), how a simple drawing tablet, years of blogging, and the challenges of early motherhood led to the creation of @momlife_comics and a thriving creative career (6:15), social media, supportive communities on social media and the viral moment that transformed Mary Catherine’s...

  13. Dr. Noëlle Santorelli, Part 1 | Mean Girl Moms, Boundaries & Kids in a High-Pressure World

    Mom Boundaries (0:00), Dr. Noëlle shares her educational journey, clinical background, and why she chose psychology over law to help families heal (1:49), the rise of "Mean Girl Moms" (5:41) and relational aggression (9:18), parenting under pressure, sports, and how we can help our children…

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  14. Mary Bogh, Part 1 | The Creative Life of Acting, Teaching & Raising Creative Kids

    Teens (0:00), Mary shares how dance, theater, and supportive parents nurtured her love of performing from an early age, growing up in Louisiana and discovering musical theater, and why connecting with people has always been at the center of her creative life (3:45), Mary’s fun playing villains on...

  15. Meg Sylvester, Part 3 | The "Scary Room" That Could Change Your Life

    This Part 3 with Meg was Recorded before Mother’s Day! If you like listening to Meg, she has a new podcast coming! Check out the The Mindful Mom and follow Meg for updates! Meg’s Book! The Mindful Mom Instagram @meghansylvester The Journey of Becoming (0:00), the power of slowing down (4:50),...

  16. Gina Capelli, Part 3 | From Breakdancing & Ballet to Major League Baseball

    Social media (0:00), behind the scenes of game day at Citi Field, the incredible food and why Citi Field is the best ballpark (3:45), building one of baseball's most versatile entertainment teams by embracing dancers with diverse backgrounds, styles, and talents (7:30), Gina's leadership…

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  17. Kathryn Kennedy, Part 2 | Reinvention, Motherhood & the Power of Storytelling

    MAEVE Burbank (0:00), raising feminist boys (4:10), managing household dynamics, and developing visual systems that help the entire family stay regulated (8:30), how as children grow,, parenting shifts from giving directions to sharing information and helping kids make thoughtful decisions for...

  18. Gina Capelli, Part 2 | Motherhood, Ambition & the Big Leagues with Gina Capelli

    81 home games (0:00), balancing the big leagues, remote work, and motherhood (2:31), Gina discusses fitness, mental health, and why moms deserve the same attention and energy they give to their families (8:34), Gina shares the story behind creating the Queens Crew and what it takes to build a...

  19. Paige Connell, Part 2 | The Hidden Mental Load

    McDonalds and car sick kiddos! (0:00), EPISODE re-release with VIDEO! WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/OXMNBX7iXZg Paige talks about the different standards for moms and dads (3:00), Paige, Cher, and Shelly talk about goal setting with our partners (15:50), and how heavy work load in action is...

  20. Paige Connell, Part 1 | Unpacking the Mental Load

    Dog to the vet! (0:00), EPISODE re-release with VIDEO! WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/H5t0sKFfaek Cher and Shelly chat about learning more about the mental load aka invisible load from Paige (0:20), the mental load, society and how we can change our experiences (1:59), how Paige’s journey...

  21. Kathryn Kennedy, Part 1 | Innovation, The Kennedy Kreative Co., & Building Brands With Purpose

    Canada, travel and life (0:00), Kathryn shares about her creative roots, meeting her husband, and building a life together (11:45), reflecting on family influence, creativity, and how previous generations shaped artistic paths and career choices (15:15), how Kathryn’s grandfather went from car...

  22. Gina Capelli, Part 1 | Meet the Mom of 3 Who Dominated NFL, NHL, MLB & More

    The kitchen (0:00), morning routines (4:33), Gina’s journey from NFL Jets Flight Crew to working with the New York Islanders (6:00), transformations and how our careers evolve with motherhood (12:38), Gina on thriving as a director, choreographer and teacher, pushing forward and finding what fits...

  23. Meg Sylvester, Part 2 | Judging Others, Our Wild Side & Navigating the Gas Tank

    Self-Tanner (0:00), how judgement of other women reflects the parts of ourselves longing to be free (4:57), the blame spiral and taking your power back (6:01), a relatable story about driving on an empty gas tank becomes a metaphor for the impossible mental load women carry every day (10:22), the...

  24. Meg Sylvester, Part 1 | Your Spark, Letting Go of “Supermom” & Being You

    Guest: Meg Sylvester Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions Follow Meg Meg’s Book! The Mindful Mom Instagram @meghansylvester Website https://megsylvester.com Bali Girls Trip, October 2025 @...

  25. Tanya Burne, Part 3 | Voice, Power & Presence: The Art of Being Heard

    Would you rather (0:00), Voice memos, human connection in our digital world, and how hearing someone’s voice changes everything (2:02), magic of voice in theater, storytelling, and character work (8:00), motherhood, identity, and redefining creativity, plus the freedom and empowerment that comes...

  26. Cheryl Mann, Part 3 | Moves That Change Us: Cheryl Mann on Identity and Resilience

    Friendship (0:00), Cheryl’s love for the chaotic and beautiful rawness of photographing soccer (3:00), Cheryl shares her powerful family history, from her parents meeting during the Vietnam War to her mother raising children alone in a new country (5:00), Cheryl and Cher discuss the power that…

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  27. Tanya Burne, Part 2 | Chasing Your Dream & Why Success Isn’t Linear

    Solitude (0:00). @UnhingedUndone aka Tanya Burne shares her journey to The Actor’s Studio and back to Australia, and the reality behind overnight success (1:56), a powerful discussion on mindset: believing you are worthy and capable is essential to making things happen (6:21), nonlinear careers &...

  28. Cheryl Mann, Part 2 | Identity Shifts Every Creative Faces (But No One Prepares You For)

    Fabric (0:00). Cheryl chats navigating the emotional challenge of traveling for work (7:17), pets, family and unexpected emotional bonds (10:22), moving to Los Angeles and building a sense of belonging (13:02), Building community in Los Angeles, why connection matters (16:30), Cheryl’s love of...

  29. Cheryl Mann, Part 1 | Raising Humans, Not Just Artists

    No drama (0:00), Cheryl on balancing home life, career, and creativity (3:00), Cheryl’s role at CalArts, working with graduating dancers, preparing them for the real world through performance, discipline, and professional tools (5:00), Cheryl on the balance between encouragement and allowing...

  30. @UnhingedUndone on Dating, Motherhood & The Power of Truth | Tanya Burne, Part 1

    Hilarity of modern dating horrors (0:00), Tanya on her commitment to living truthfully, @unhingedundone, the power of vulnerability, authenticity, and embracing imperfection as a creative force (4:30), Tanya opens up about the more profound themes behind her work, including her relationship with...

  31. The Courage To Be Seen | Kira Powell, Part 2

    Riding (0:00). Kira on creativity beyond genre (3:10), the creative toolbox (6:05), Kira discusses the power of truth in performance (8:30), encouraging independence in children, the courage it takes to let go and trust the process and yourself (12:00). WATCH ON YOUTUBE @...

  32. Kira Powell, Part 1| From Set to the Director’s Chair

    “Rewardment” (0:00), Kira shares her story from acting to directing, and the work and exploration that led her along this journey (7:30), Kira’s perspective on storytelling 15:00), Kira on pursuing a master’s degree in film, continuing to grow creatively, and what it means to follow your artistic...

  33. Lauren Cox, Part 2: The Truth About “Having It All”

    Going into labor during Grandpa’s wild, yet helpful night (0:00), invisible expectations, and the quiet pressure to look like you’re handling everything just fine (4:12), losing and rediscovering yourself in motherhood (12:47), burnout and boundaries (20:18), you’re crazy amazing and so powerful...

  34. Lauren Cox, Part 1: Radical Honesty in Motherhood, Creativity & Grace

    The wrong applesauce (0:00), Life with a toddler and a newborn, gratitude for support, and showing up as a mom, artist, and human (3:15), radical honesty (5:45), support and finding a new dance every single time (11:10), not having it together as strength, asking for help and our mom tribes...

  35. Erika Shannon Hathaway, Part 4: We Were Way Worse at 13 (There’s Just No Proof)

    Erika Shannon Hathaway, Part 4: We Were Way Worse at 13 (There’s Just No Proof) Talk to text, watch out! (0:00), candid discussion about letting kids swear at home (2:17), how wild, curious, and unsupervised we actually were at 12 and 13 (3:56), parenting in the digital age: phone contracts,...

  36. Erika Shannon Hathaway, Part 3: Breaking Taboos While Raising Kids in a Breaking Bad World

    Dance teachers, whaaat?! (0:00), perimenopause and menopause as the flip side of what our girls are going through (3:43), breaking from taboo while raising and protecting our kiddos (5:43), things our children are reading and watching from romance novels to Dexter, Breaking Bad and Stranger…

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  37. Erika Shannon Hathaway, Part 2: Rejection Hurts, Teaching Our Kids to Survive It

    Facials (0:00), we unpack auditions, casting heartbreak, and how teaching our kids to handle rejection with perspective builds long-term confidence and grit (3:44), teachers reframe rejection into purpose (9:35), mentorship and embracing the teacher within us all to give back (11:40). WATCH ON...

  38. Erika Shannon Hathaway, Part 1: The Bravest Thing You Do

    Four or seven (0:00), Erica shares how her fitness routine has evolved through perimenopause, embracing Reformer Pilates, group classes, injury recovery, and teaching again (4:30), relocating to Pittsburgh, returning to performance after years away and how resilience is learned through example…

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  39. Creative Mayhem: Funny Stories Ring in the New Year

    To kick off the New Year, we went digging through the archives and pulled together some funny stories from the past. From laugh-out-loud moments to “did that really just happen?” memories, it’s here, cut together for your enjoyment! Sit back, laugh with us, and enjoy the mayhem. Happy New Year!...

  40. Cher, Shelly, Jess: No-Filter, ER Stories, Laugh thru Madness

    Thanksgiving gratitudes (0:00), shingles and urgent care bonding (5:10), send in your stories (8:23), kids’ interpretations (10:07), driving around schools (11:26), Zootopia (12:29). WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/7Yc6XMPuNrI Support Us via Patreon @CreativeMamasUnplugged Hosts: Cherice…

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  41. Cher, Shelly, Jess: Superpowers, Baggage & Interconnectivity

    Not defects, Superpowers (0:00), gratitude for teachers (2:42), +/- of technology in schools (3:04), the emotional moment when you realize your child’s anxiety is tied to your own baggage (4:58), conversations about culture, faith and spirituality — from Catholicism to Judaism to Buddhism to...

  42. Director Kelly Park, Part 4: Toolboxes For Success

    What’s yours is yours, the creative toolbox, rejection as protection (0:00), casual manifestation (3:07), how Kelly and John worked as a team to co-create their and Sydney’s careers (10:26), Kelly gives advice for children who want to get into acting (16:27), Yes, and-ing life, being patient, and...

  43. Director Kelly Park, Part 3: Wellness and Joy

    Vitamin E (0:00), Kelly’s chats wellness, self-care and sulfur baths, see link below for Kelly’s recommendation (2:48), a chat about HRT and ultrasounds without radiation (7:31), love, journaling and Kelly and John’s 30 years together (10:55), cat cameos that you might want to watch at the…

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  44. Cher & Shelly: Stay Vulnerable

    Baseball tournamenting (0:00), Middle school, I’m Just a Guy with an IEP https://www.jordantoma.com visits Shelly’s kids’ school (3:03), trigger warning, TikTok quizzes that encourage children hurting themselves (5:50), cringing our kids and creating safe home spaces (12:06). Support Us via…

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  45. Nikki Snelson, Part 2: The Show Must Go On- Motherhood, Mayhem and Making Art

    Nikki makes the unattainable attainable (0:00), persevering, Nikki directs and finds excellence in Singapore and beyond (3:14), our physicality, butter popcorn and cheese (9:04), the mind blowing revelation about how much we care if our children get upset or are going through something (11:35)…

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  46. Nikki Snelson, Part 1: Actress, Creator, Director, Choreographer, Educator, and Mom

    Nikki’s “The Price Is Right” story (0:00), Nikki’s advice for performer moms (4:26), how we have to remember don’t count your friend’s sprinkles and have your ice cream melt (9:56), chatting “The Summer I Turned Pretty” (12:11), Nikki’s dream roles (16:31). WATCH ON YOUTUBE @...

  47. Ellyn Marsh, Part 3: Authenticity, Adolescence, and the Clock That Won’t Slow Down

    Cher goes to Costco (0:00), the delight and challenges of authenticity, ADHD and being okay in vulnerability (1:19), we are all more alike than anyone wants to agree (10:35), the only thing we can’t ever get back is time (14:42). WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/v7mJhkKxKJY Support Us via...

  48. Ellyn Marsh, Part 2: From Broadway to The Pandemic, Podcasts and The Cheesecake Factory

    “These cubs are obsessed… with cougars” (0:00), Ellyn shares her experiences from Broadway to time with her daughter (1:23), Leap for your dreams, The Cheesecake Factory, and Ellen’s Stardust Diner (6:11), Ellyn’s Love is Blind Podcast “Shut the F*** Up Nick Lachey” and rewatching “Sex and the...

  49. Ellyn Marsh, Part 1: You Be Beautiful You

    "I'm a cowboy" Explicit (0:00), Ellyn on creating her girls’ pad (2:33), going with the flow when we talk to our kids about what they’re learning (4:28), thriving in the moment, ADHD and embracing our uniqueness (12:33). WATCH ON YOUTUBE @ https://youtu.be/jAg8TpsgHZk Support Us via Patreon...

  50. Carmen Curtis, Part 3:  Letting Go and Holding On

    Pace University and the heart of NYC (0:00), Having older children and the shift that happens at school (2:58), and the shift that happens in our lives where we miss having our children living at home (6:59), the health benefits of aerial yoga and the hammocks (13:58). Support Us via Patreon...

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A podcast where we navigate the Hell out of being a Creative Mom with Humor and Heart. Honest convos. Hilarious stories. Inspiring guests. You are NOT alone.Hosts: Cherice Barton & Shelly HutchisonProducer: Jessica RG OKeefe, Breatheasy Productions

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