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Real Moms Too
by Xia Chekwa & Alana Parks
The podcast for the mom who is looking to connect with other Relatable, Empathetic, Authentic, Liberated Moms. This Podcast is where we keep it Real! Welcome to your Virtual Mom Village!
Episodes
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Ep. 50: Real Moms Have Baby Showers Too
They say April Showers bring May Flowers! And showers, baby showers that is, are what Alana and Xia discuss in this episode. Are you a mom-to-be? Then this episode will help you decide how to choose a host, build your registry, and more. And for those who trying to decide what to do about baby...
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Ep. 44: Real Moms Complete the Census Too
Did you know the 2020 Census takes place this year, starting TODAY? If you did not, it is okay, Real Moms Too is here to remind you that this is the year to complete the application. In episode 44, Alana and Xia interview Susan Licate, Media and Partnership Specialist, from the United States…
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Ep. 42: Real Moms Need Breastfeeding Support Too
To conclude Black History Month, Real Moms Too interviewed one of their favorite local Facebook groups, BLaC, Black Lactation Circle of Central Ohio. In this episode, two of BLaC's founding leaders, Yolanda Owens and Kimberly Quachey, discuss the history behind black women breastfeeding, the...
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Ep. 41: Real Moms Use Doulas Too
In this episode, your favorite momfriends continue the conversation on Black History Month by discussing black doulas. Often times, the idea of using a doula throughout a pregnancy, labor, and delivery seems more like a "luxury" rather than a necessity. And within the black community, many…
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Ep. 40: Real Moms Discuss Sex After Baby Too
February is the month of love! Some of us mamas are trying to get our sexy back and the rest of us are trying to figure out what the heck is wrong and why is my sex drive so out of wack. Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Chante Meadows, helps moms and their partners understand what changes are...
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Ep. 39: Real Moms Have Difficult Conversations About Race and Culture Too
To celebrate Black History Month, Real Moms Too interview Dr. Melissa Crum, artist, education consultant, diversity practitioner, and founder of Mosaic Education Network LLC. Dr. Crum shares with listeners how to have difficult conversations with children about skin color, discovering and…
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Ep. 38: Real Moms Build Brands Too
Some mothers have amazing ideas and businesses brewing in their minds, but between juggling motherhood and feeling inadequate, often times we do not even attempt to get started. The moms who have mustered up enough confidence to at least start, are not quite sure how to market and brand…
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Ep. 37: Real Moms Negotiate Salaries Too
In the workplace, this is often the time of year when employers begin completing year-end reviews with their employees. Whether you are in the midst of a review with management or interviewing for a new job, like our co-host, Alana, you have to be prepared to negotiate the salary you believe you...
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Ep. 36: Real Moms Declutter and Organize Too
We're halfway through the month of January and still fresh into the new year. Real Moms Too thinks this is the perfect time to help mamas get organized. Studies show that clutter can cause stress, anxiety, and the feeling of being overwhelmed. Your favorite momfriends want to help you avoid the...
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Ep. 35: Real Moms Create Spending Plans Too
January is a great time to discuss financial goals for you and your family. Thus, Real Moms Too devotes an entire episode to discuss how to create a spending plan, why having a plan is beneficial, and provide tips on how to save. Real Moms Too hopes listeners learn how budgeting and saving is not…
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Ep. 34: Real Moms Set Personal Goals Too
To kick-off the New Year and new decade the hosts of RMT interview Dr. Amber Thornton, a Clinical Psychologist and Personal Development Coach, to discuss tips for moms seeking to set realistic goals. We've all been there before, we begin the new year with the intention to tackle new goals and…
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Ep. 33: Real Moms Too 10 Year Challenge
As we approach the New Year and a new decade, Alana and Xia take a moment to pause and reflect on the last decade. In episode 33, your momfriends share where they were in life 10 years ago (2009-2010), and how they have evolved since then. They also discuss some of the lessons they learned...
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Ep. 32: Real Moms Survive the Holiday Too
The ultimate goal of the "most wonderful time of the year," is to enjoy it, but with the holiday season also comes all sorts of festivities. From holiday parties, Christmas shopping, meal prepping, preparing for Winter Break for their school-aged kiddos, and more there is a ton of activities…
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Ep. 31: Real Moms Re-Enter The Workforce Too
Co-host Alana has been a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) for the last two years, and now she and her husband have decided it is time for her to re-enter the workforce. In episode 31, Alana shares some of her reservations about working again, while also helping to encourage other SAHMs who may be...
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Ep. 30: Real Moms Discuss Santa Claus Too
Each holiday season social media users debate whether or not parents should or shouldn't allow children to believe in Santa Claus. For several reasons parents strongly side for team Santa or against team Santa. In episode 30, Alana and Xia share which team they are on and why, and discuss how the...
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Ep. 29: Real Moms Adopt Too
November is National Adoption Awareness Month, an annual observance to raise awareness about the urgent need for adoptive families for children and youth in foster care who are in need of a family. Motherhood looks differently for all mothers, and in this episode Alana and Xia highlight how Real...
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Ep. 28: Real Moms Discuss Conflicting School and Work Schedules Too
Many parents spend a good portion of their paychecks on daycare, before, and after school care. And when they finally feel they caught a break, then comes college tuition. In episode 28, Alana and Xia discuss childcare costs across America and what options are available for parents when their…
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Ep. 27: Real Moms Discuss Holiday Planning Too
As the holiday season quickly approaches, the clock is ticking for families as they decide where to spend the holidays . Often times, to avoid the stress, we (parents) allow our families to dictate what we do for the holidays, what traditions we have, and which side of the family we will…
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Ep. 26: Real Moms Too: How to Tell Your Boss You're Expecting
In episode 26, Alana and Xia provide listeners with five tips on how to tell your boss/manager, you're pregnant! Regardless of the relationship you have with your manager, this conversation can be a little uncomfortable. Alana and Xia equip moms with tips needed to confidently prepare and discuss...
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Ep. 25: Real Moms Are Not Ok Too
In a recent interview, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, authentically shared about the ups and downs of being a newlywed, mother, and journey in the royal family. When asked how she was doing, she honestly replied by saying she is not OK. In episode 25, Alana and Xia share five takeaways…
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Ep. 24: Real Moms Set Healthy Boundaries Too
In the premier episode of season 2, Alana and Xia discuss what it means to establish healthy personal boundaries. They discuss the differences between rigid, porous, and healthy boundaries, and how they are currently working to set healthy boundaries for themselves. Alana and Xia delve deeper…
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Ep. 23: Season 2 Preview Episode
The hosts of Real Moms Too are back from their summer break. In this preview episode, Alana and Xia recap their summer and share what listeners can expect to hear in Season 2. Tune in to get caught up before the official kick-off of the new season of your favorite Mommy Podcast. Keep up with your...
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Ep. 22: Real Moms Too Season 1 Finale
It's been almost a year of Real Moms Too podcast and it is time for Alana and Xia to end the show with the season finale. In this episode they discuss their favorite episodes from the season, some challenges they faced as new podcasters, and what they look forward to in the future. They hope…
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Ep. 21: Real Moms Too Mom Spotlight with Sandra Guerra-Lizagarra (Unicornuate Uterus)
In this episode, Real Moms Too interview Sandra Guerra-Lizarraga, a 40-year-old Latina mother from Peru, who shares how she overcame unicornuate uterus, a uterine abnormality. Unicornuate uterus, is a birth defect in which the uterus is developed abnormally, often functioning with just one...
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Ep. 20: Real Moms Have Summer Plans Too
In episode 20, Real Moms Too hosts discuss all things summer. The school year has come to an end for most children across the United States, which means summer break has officially begun. For a lot of moms, summer break can bring about daunting tasks -- balancing work and kids schedules, making...
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Ep. 19: Real Moms Discuss Mental Health Too
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Alana and Xia discuss Postpartum Depression and Anxiety (PPD). Although Alana and Xia are not doctors, they wanted to discuss how PPD affected them throughout motherhood. PPD looks different for moms so Alana shares what her triggers were, signs…
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Ep. 18: Real Moms Have Sex Plans Too
There's no how-to-guide on what to expect when you're done expecting. After the baby is born our bodies change tremendously and often times we don't feel sexy, we're exhausted, and frankly, we're just not in the mood to have sex! In episode 18, Alana and Xia get real personal about how their sex...
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Ep. 17: Real Moms Talk About Hot Topics Too
This week's episode focuses on three hot topics Alana and Xia have come across via social media. The topics: buying designer fashion for your baby, cameras in your kid's room, and a beautiful yet controversial picture of a father painting his daughter's toe nails. Real Moms Too shares their…
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Ep. 16: Real Moms Plan Birthday Parties Too
According to BabyCenter, parents spend an average of $500 on their baby's first birthday party. And with it being April, that means Xia's daughter's 2nd birthday is around the corner and Xia is feeling the stress of planning her daughter's celebration. Planning a birthday can be fun, but as you...
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Ep. 15: Real Moms Choose Godparents Too
Do I have to designate someone to be my child's godparent? How do I even consider who should or should not be my child's godparent? These are questions you may or may not have had! Or maybe you just want to know, WHAT IS A GODPARENT? Alana and Xia delve into the topic; learning about what a...
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Ep.14: Real Moms Discuss Baby Names Too
When it comes to babies, one of the most rewarding yet challenging moments is deciding what to name your baby. They will have this name for the rest of their lives, so choosing the name and the spelling can be quite the task. Alana and Xia talk about how they chose their children's name and the...
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Ep. 13: Real Moms Stay At Home Too
Some millennial moms are choosing to become Stay-At-Home-Moms (SAHM), and no this is not to be confused with the traditional homemaker. You may be wondering why that is?! 90% of moms that choose to stay at home list flexibility as the number one reason. While Xia is no longer a SAHM, she stayed...
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Ep. 12: Real Moms Discuss School Readiness Too
All around the United States parents of soon-to-be 4-year-olds and rising 5-year-olds are preparing for school! Yes, it is the time of year when school registration occurs. For first-time parents of soon-to-be school-aged children, this process can be a little stressful! But do not fret, Real…
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Ep.11: Real Moms Celebrate Love Too
Valentine's Day is all about L-O-V-E! Typically when people think about Valentine's Day they think of showing love or being loved by someone else. In this episode, Real Moms Too remind moms the importance of loving yourself! The ladies share some fun things to do with your significant other, tips...
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Ep.10: Real Dads Too
In this episode, Alana and Xia have two special guests, their husbands, Chimdi and Realous. The dads talk about how life changed after kids, how they bond with their children, and challenges they face as fathers. You can feel the synergy between these couples as they laugh, joke, and throw shade…
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Ep.9: Real Moms Share Birthing Stories Too
In this episode, Alana and Xia reflect on 2018 and Alana discusses her birthing story. Xia talks about how 2018 was the year of Yes for her and encourages listeners to set new goals and create a theme for the New Year! Alana shares her birthing story - focusing on her third and last delivery of…
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Ep.8: Real Moms Talk Holiday Self Care Too
In this episode, Alana and Xia recap their Thanksgiving holiday and some surprising events that took place. Now that Alana is a stay at home she talks about how Christmas will be different for her family this year. Although this time of year can be fun and exciting, often times it brings a lot of...
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Ep.7: Real Moms Talk Thanksgiving Too
Episode 7 of Real Moms Too is all about Thanksgiving! From traveling with kids to unsolicited advice from your opinionated family, Alana and Xia tell it ALL! They talk about what to pack and some key tips on keeping your kids busy during long road trips and flights. They also talk about FOOD!...
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Ep.6: Real Moms Talk Parenting Too
Most people have heard of the infamous term, the Helicopter Parent, but did you know there was a whole list of parenting styles including a new term, the Lawnmower Parent? Don't get us wrong, everyone parents differently! What works for you may not work for others; whether you fall into a…
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Ep.5: Real Moms Girl Talk Too
In episode 5, Alana and Xia wanted to switch gears and talk more about who they are not only as mothers, but as women too! In this episode they discuss their plans for Halloween, play a fun game called Q&A in 60 seconds, and have some fun Girl Talk. Throughout the episode you will get a glimpse…
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Ep.4: Real Moms Talk Sex Too
In Episode 4, Alana and Xia introduce a new topic, "I can't make this up", discuss some more Fall Fun Faves, and they talk about SEX! Often times parents are afraid to have the sex talk with their children. So much so they push it off as long as possible, sometimes waiting until the child is in...
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Ep.3: Real Moms Work Too
After several years of being a Stay A Home Wife and Mom, Xia has decided to go back to work. With that means, daycare for Elia! In this episode, Alana and Xia discuss the stigmas that come with choosing family versus career, choosing a daycare, and some of their Fall Fun Faves. REAL MOMS TOO...
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Ep.2: Real Moms Are Bonus Moms Too
In Episode 2, Alana and Xia introduce a new segment "Kids Say the Darnedest Things." Alana discusses dropping her son, Tyson, off for his first day of Kindergarten and her bonus daughter, Zoey, for 1st grade. They also talk about the challenges of having a blended family. They leave their…
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Ep.1: Real Moms Breastfeed Too
In Episode 1, Alana and Xia discuss why they decided to begin the Real Moms Too podcast. They also discussed the challenges they faced during their Breastfeeding journey, along with what to expect with breastfeeding after you leave the hospital, and breastfeeding in the black community. They also...
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How many episodes does Real Moms Too have?
Real Moms Too currently has 52 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Real Moms Too about?
The podcast for the mom who is looking to connect with other Relatable, Empathetic, Authentic, Liberated Moms. This Podcast is where we keep it Real! Welcome to your Virtual Mom Village!
How often does Real Moms Too release new episodes?
Real Moms Too has 52 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Real Moms Too?
Real Moms Too is created and hosted by Xia Chekwa & Alana Parks.
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