the denmother podcast

ESPN was always the goal for Sports Reporter Lindsey Thiry, only that goal started to look different once she became a mom to two adorable boys. From being pregnant and "puffy" on the sideline to scheduling work around family and vice versa, Lindsey shares with us the fun and chaos of chasing (and achieving) your dreams as a mom. You can catch Lindsey on Sundays on Sunday NFL Countdown, and you can follow her on Instagram to see some sneak peeks behind the scenes. Also, we want to welcome the denmother podcast's first ever Guest Host Ryann Watkin! Ryann is a speaker, educator, podcaster and mom. You can listen to her podcast, Raising Wild Hearts, wherever you download your podcasts and follow her on Instagram as well! 

Ryann Watkin is a speaker, educator, podcaster and mom. She helps educators, parents and aspiring leaders feel happier at work and home through workshops, keynote talks and podcast interviews focusing on joy, resilience, and purpose. She’s here today to have an honest, soulful conversation with us about the identity shifts we experience throughout motherhood.You can find Ryann on Instagram and LinkedIn...And download the Raising Wild Hearts podcast or watch it on YouTube!   

Rebecca Stewart has staffed some of the most elite houses in Hollywood with childcare help. She shares the ins and outs of this glitzy, driven world and what some of the top-tier parents ask their potential childcare that we often don't. This is a fun, eye-opening episode you won't want to miss! To find out more about V.I.P. Nannies, click here.And you can follow the agency on Instagram. 

Power struggles can make you feel powerless, frustrated and hopeless as a parent. But today's guest is here to offer guidance and hope! (And she even challenges me a little bit on my own parenting.)Katherine Sellery is a three-time TEDx speaker, an Amazon Best-Selling author and founder of the Conscious Parenting Revolution. She is a trusted voice for parents seeking to create more connected, respectful, and empowered relationships with their kids. With over two decades of experience teaching tools that build trust and dismantle power struggles, Katherine is here to shift the conversation around how we communicate with our kids. She’s also a mom to two kids. You can learn more about Katherine at https://consciousparentingrevolution.com/  and get her FREE book here!

What does true joy look like? Does it look like a life free from suffering or pain? Or does it look like a fight to find and keep joy wherever we can?Today's guest knows first-hand the realities of joy and the fight for it. Candace Payne is an author, speaker and a podcast host, but you may know her best as “The Chewbacca Mom” after her Facebook Live video trying on a Chewbacca Mask went viral in 2016, back before viral videos were as common as they are today. That single video sparked joy across the country and the world and went on to become the most-viewed Facebook Live video to date with over 164-million views at last count. Candace is also a mom of two. Today Candace shares with our denmother moms her experience with joy and some practical ways to incorporate a practice of joy into our lives and into our motherhood experiences. You can find all things Candace Payne at CandacePayne.fun and don't forget to grab her 7-day Jolt Your Joy interactive journal at the Candace Payne Store! You can also connect with Candace on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. 

The United States has the highest rate of children in single-parent homes in the world, with 80% of those homes led by women. In many cases, women find themselves in this situation unexpectedly due to death, divorce, military deployment or other factors. So how do you navigate and prepare for something like this? Today's guest has the answers. Julie Barth is a mother to six children. She is also the the CEO and founder of the Colin James Barth Outreach, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping women-led households with the resources and aid necessary to find security and stability in times of crisis. Julie twice found herself in an unexpected solo-parent situation, first after the death of her first husband and secondly after leaving an abusive relationship. Her mission is to use her experiences as caregiver, special needs parent, and trauma survivor to encourage women in similar situations to think resourcefully and always protect themselves without stigma or feelings of selfishness. Julie is also a professional writer whose work reflects a dedication to finding joy and meaning in every experience.You can learn more about Julie on her website, JulieBarthAuthor.com

How do we know if our baby's and toddler's language is developing normally? And what, if anything, can we do to help develop their language and speech?Page Maughan is a mom to two adorable girls. She is also a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) who specializes in neuro rehabilitation. She works with children in schools and in the hospital setting and she’s here today to answer all our questions about speech - what’s normal, what needs to be addressed with our kids. This is something we don't talk about nearly enough as parents. Listen in!Page shares some of her favorite resources here: https://www.asha.org/public/developmental-milestones/communication-milestones/https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones/index.htmlhttps://autismnavigator.com/family-resources/https://firstwordsproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/16-Gestures-x16-Months.pdfhttps://autismnavigator.learnercommunity.com/Files/Org/b7feabe6ed9e4713b02511fc0003214c/site/16-Early-Signs-of-Autism-by-16-Months-complete%20(2).pdfIf you have specific questions, you can e-mail her directly at: [email protected].  

No matter what stage of parenting you're in, parenting is challenging. Today on the denmother podcast, Dr. Lindsay Emmerson joins us to share tips and insight into every childhood stage of difficulty from toddler tantrums to teenage drama. Dr. Lindsay Emmerson is a clinical psychologist who built Parenting With Psychology from a traditional therapy practice into a thriving online business supporting thousands of parents worldwide. After years as a therapist, researcher, and college professor, she created the Better Behavior Blueprint and her signature 5 C's parenting framework—a complete system that transforms overwhelmed parents into what she calls "amazing parents." Through her Amazing Parents Club membership, Dr. Lindsay helps parents replace yelling with confidence and cooperation in real-life family moments. She’s also a mom of four.You can find Dr. Emmerson on TikTok, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook. Or learn more about her at DrLindsayEmmerson.com and grab your copy of her FREE downloadable resource here.  

Carrying someone else's child comes with a whole host of emotions, and sometimes complications, but can provide expected parents with a life-changing gift: the gift of a family.  Today's guest knows first hand what surrogates go through. That's why she created her surrogacy agency, Joy of Life. After years of working in the fertility field, Joy Millan felt called to create her own agency, one that honors the extraordinary gift of surrogacy and ensures every journey is approached with dignity, respect, and care. A defining moment came in 2016 while Joy was advising international intended parents during a surrogacy journey. After witnessing a surrogate walk alone in her recovery following birth, Joy made a promise that no surrogate should ever face her journey alone. That belief became the foundation of her agency, Joy of Life. Joy is also a mom of two, herself. Also on this episode is Tia Calderon. Tia is a three-time surrogate and proud mother of three who now serves as the Marketing Director at Joy of Life Surrogacy. After experiencing the surrogacy journey firsthand, Tia felt called to support other women considering this life-changing path. Tia deeply understands the emotional, physical, and personal layers involved in surrogacy. Her own journey fuels her passion for creating a safe, honest, and empowering space where women feel informed, supported, and truly seen. You can learn more about Joy of Life here. And follow them on Instagram and TikTok. 

We, as women, have been shaped by advertising, diet culture, the beauty industry and so much more. And often, the messages we received early on start to affect our eating in negative ways. So, how do we navigate our own relationship with food while also working to help our kids have a healthy relationship with food? That's where Jessica Setnick comes in.Jessica Setnick is known by eating disorder professionals worldwide for bringing a new vision of eating disorder care to the field. Through her training workshop, Eating Disorders Boot Camp, and hundreds of conference and community presentations, Jessica has spread her message to thousands of healthcare professionals, educators, college students and others. Jessica is a Registered Dietician, has a Masters of Science AND is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant. She’s also a stepmom to adult kids and a brand new grandma!You can learn more about Jessica on her website. Also, visit HealingYourInnerEater.com and get the workbook to help dive into generational patterns of eating for just $15 with the code: PODCAST. You can also follow Jessica on Instagram. 

How does childhood trauma affect how we experience motherhood and parent our own children?Today's guest, Adriene Caldwell, would tell you that after experiencing and/or witnessing several traumatic events in childhood from emotional and physical abuse to suicide, death, pedophilia, sexual assault, severe mental illness and more, she was terrified to become a mother.Still, she says having her daughter was the single defining moment in her life. That doesn't mean it was easy, though. She first had to make the choice to be a mother to her baby, then she had to take the steps to heal herself and break generational cycles of abuse and trauma in her family. Adriene shares what helped her in her own parenting journey. You can learn more about Adriene on her website. You can also follow Adriene on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. And get her book, Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines, which is OUT NOW! Available on Amazon and other retailers. 

As moms, we are always advocating for our kids. Whether it's asking for more tests at the doctor's office, standing up for your parenting choices with friends and family, or holding fast to your faith during turbulent storms - moms are the backbone of many families. Today's guest knows, maybe more than most, how to stand up for and fight for her kids.Joslynn Jarrett-Skelton's dream of performing on Broadway took an unexpected turn when, during her junior year of college, she became pregnant and embraced motherhood as a single mom at 20. Despite the challenges, Joslynn continued college and focused on building her career. She got married in 2007 to Andrew Skelton and her passion for community service led her to the non-profit sector, where she became the youngest Executive Director ever hired by the YMCA. However, her greatest passion grew after the birth of her third daughter, who was born with a serious heart condition requiring multiple open-heart surgeries. Joslynn became a four-time published author and traveled across the U.S., teaching children about love, acceptance, and resilience, sharing her story of hope and strength. She was also named National Mother of the Year by American Mothers in 2025. Check out Hearts for Charlie,Connect with Joslynn on Instagram, And buy the Charlie the Courageous books on Amazon!

Imagine finding your your husband's body at 31 and realizing you're now a widow and a single parent. Then, imagine finding out DAYS later that you're also pregnant with his second baby. Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen has spent the last five years navigating grief, loss, explaining death to one child who knew her daddy and one who never met him, then working toward her own healing and ultimately finding love again. Her story is one unlike any other and you won't want to miss it. You can learn more about Liz on her website.Follow her on Instagram. Connect with her farm.And buy her new book, Flowers Bloom Anyway, which comes out TODAY! 

After twenty years of nonstop climbing in the corporate world, Jon Hord hit a wall: his first panic attack. That moment made him realize he wasn’t showing up as the dad or husband he wanted to be. So he stepped off the predictable path he was on and built The Engaged Father Project to help other driven dads slow down, reset, and start leading at home with real intention. Jon’s eight week course uses a simple S.T.E.P. framework to help dads shift from autopilot to meaningful connection. You can learn more about the Engaged Father Project on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube or on the EFP website. And join the Engaged Father Project community on Skool. 

Her whole life, Katie Britton strived to be perfect. The pursuit resulted in her physical beauty, and a thrilling modeling career that opened many doors, but it also led to stress and an eating disorder. Years later, the word perfect would be used again to describe her first marriage: the allure of flying wherever she wanted, driving whatever car she wanted, buying whatever she wanted. But her life was far from perfect.On today's all new episode of the denmother podcast, Katie gets real about modeling, being seen as a trophy, emotional abuse, struggling with perfectionism and her eating disorder and ultimately remembering her true value. We also dive into the illusion of perfection and how often it's the messiest, most imperfect parts of life that are the most beautiful. Listen in. If you want more from Katie, you can listen to her on the Kids S8fty Podcastand follow her on Instagram. 

I know so many moms who feel unfulfilled creatively, yet for one reason or another they have the very important task of being the default parent at this stage in life. Many want to create, some just want to earn an income from home. Well, the world of Voice Over Acting may be the solution to both. Today, on a brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Amber Faith joins us to give us the inside scoop on breaking into the VO world. Amber Faith began her Voice Acting career by accident when a producer had her step in for an actress who couldn't make it to the studio.  Amber continued acting both on camera as well as voice, eventually landing in the VO world permanently. If you listen closely, you can hear Amber’s beautiful voice on numerous documentaries, audiobooks, animations, and most recently, a Coors Light Campaign for both TV and Radio among many other projects. When she’s not acting, casting or directing projects, Amber donates her time reading books to children in schools as well as volunteering for parents of children with cancer. And of course, she’s also a mom. You can learn more about Amber on her website. Or reach out to her through her Instagram.Amber also mentioned a few resources on this episode such as ACX and Voice Masters. 

If you're like me, you wanted a big family when you were younger but either the realities of giving birth or raising kids or birth trauma or some other factor played a role in your decision to keep things small.Today's all new guest on the denmother podcast, however, did not keep things small. Not only does Jennifer Turnquist-Linn have a big family (she's raising eight kids), but she's kicking butt at it and raising good people. Jenn has been married more than 20 years and together with her husband, they have eight kids ranging in age from the oldest who is out of college at age 24 and the youngest who is just six months old. How does she do it and not lose steam? Listen in to find out!

Whether you're on your first kid or your third, you can probably agree that there is so much to prepare for with a new baby that often we don't prepare enough to actually feed said baby! Maybe that is one reason why nearly 50% of moms give up on exclusive breastfeeding by three months. But have no fear, Holly Hill is here! Holly Hill is a registered nurse of 20 years and a certified IBCLC lactation consultant of 10 years with both hospital and private practice experience. She works to shine a light on lactation, teaching the basics, and helping to advocate, support, and help moms reach their feeding goals. She’s also a mom of two!Today, Holly joins us on the denmother podcast to offer some practical, innovative and easy tips for breastfeeding, whether you're a beginner or working to have a different breastfeeding story with your second, third or fourth+ baby. You can find more resources on Holly's Website. Also, check out Holly's Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube.And Holly was also just nominated as a Woman of Impact in UT! Consider supporting her in her efforts to raise money for the American Heart Association. 

As moms, we are always pivoting, and some more than most. Today's guest, Surae Chinn, not only has had to adjust to the unexpected when she got divorced, but then becoming a single mom when her ex left. Then, adjusting to an ADHD diagnosis, and again to the news that her ex was arrested for domestic violence. With one unexpected turn after another, Surae has had to put in the work and be intentional about who she wants to be, how she shows up in the world, and how she parents her two kids. Surae Chinn is an award-winning journalist who has worked as a News Anchor and Reporter across the country and in the Nation’s Capitol. During her time on-air in Virgina, she received an Edward R. Murrow Award for her coverage and 30-minute special on Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and an Associated Press award for ‘Best Documentary.’ Now you can watch her everyday on ABC4’s Lifestyle Show, Good Things Utah! When she’s not on air, Surae enjoys discovering new restaurants and spending quality time with her two children. She also works to raise awareness about neurodiversity and its impact, sharing her own journey to inspire others and foster understanding. Surae is also the author of the children's book, When the Clouds Come Out to Play.Watch Surae on Good Things Utah.Follow her on Instagram. And get a copy of her book on Amazon. 

How cool would it have been to see yourself in a book when you were a kid? For Sarah Tubert, not only did she not see anyone like her in print or on screen, but she didn't see anyone like her in real life either. At the age of three, a surgeon's error left Sarah with facial paralysis and hearing loss, but Sarah's indomitable spirit led her to overcome these obstacles. Today, not only is she is a series regular on Disney's "Primos," making history as the first Deaf Latina Voice Over actress in an animated series, she also captains the USA Deaf Women's National Volleyball Team and is a motivational speaker and now champions others' differences through a new book about her life called, The Girl with the Crooked Smile. Co-Author of the new book, and Sarah's best friend is Katelyn Brooke. Katelyn has spent nearly two decades in the entertainment industry, starting as a songwriter before transitioning into stunt performance. With over ten years as a professional stuntwoman, she has always embraced creativity and storytelling in many forms. Now, she is embarking on an exciting new journey as a children’s book author. Her debut book, The Girl with the Crooked Smile, is a heartfelt project, inspired by Sarah and the belief that dreams have no limits and kindness is always in style. You can learn more about the book on their website.And follow Sarah and Katelyn on Instagram. 

Doesn't it feel like we're always waiting for something? For a new job, for a friend to call, for inspiration, for purpose... But what if we didn't have to wait? And what if we could model for our kids what it means to create real momentum and really go for it in life and in work?Today's guest, Screenwriter and Author Meredith Lavender, knows first-hand what it means to create your own path. From transitioning from acting to screenwriting and then screenwriting to being an author, Meredith is not afraid to pivot whenever the need arises.Here's to starting off the New Year with some inspiration and motivation to go after what we want and create our own paths!You can find Meredith and her writing partner on Instagram. And don't forget to get your copy of their new book, Happy Wife!

How can we teach our kids to be true to themselves when we are all constantly putting our best selves forward on social media and in the real world? Actress Charlotte Hemmings joins us on the denmother podcast today to talk about what it means to not only be authentic in our own lives, but also how to model authenticity for our kids. *Note: we had some audio issues on this record, but the episode is so worth it, so please bear with us. :) Charlotte's Bio: Charlotte Hemmings is an actress with a long history in the film industry. She grew up on set with her father, the late British actor, David Hemmings and then spent her formative years working behind the scenes in LA as both a Production and Art Assistant. She has performed on stage in San Francisco and New York City and can be seen on screen in Great American Family's Destined at Christmas 1 & 2, and on Prime Video’s Beauty & the Billionaire: Bali, among others and of course, she’s also a mom to a sweet daughter. You can follow Charlotte on Instagram and check out here art here. 

Have you ever considered entering a beauty pageant? Or, like me, is pageant life simply the furthest thing from your current experience?Today's guest, Chelsi Rasmussen, knows exactly what it's like to feel like an outsider in the pageant space... until she won her first ever pageant and was crowned Mrs. Utah America 2024! Not only that, but Chelsi shares other surprising outcomes from her pageant experience including, but not limited to: a refresh for her marriage, new body confidence, a legacy for her children, inner healing and so much more. You won't want to miss her story!Chelsi's Bio: Mrs. Utah America 2024, Chelsi Rasmussen, is a dedicated certified life coach with a profound background in social work. As an abuse survivor, she channels her personal experiences into a powerful advocacy for victims of abuse, demonstrating that the journey from surviving to thriving is not only possible but also transformative. Through her work, Chelsi spreads awareness by providing prevention education and serving as a beacon of hope for those in need. She is also proud mom of four and wife.Find Chelsi on Instagram at @ChatWithChelsi and @ChelsiRasmussenAnd Check out her Etsy shop, CrownHerCollective.

The topics of consent and body safety can feel daunting... but not the way Rosalia Rivera teaches it! Rosalia teaches parents how to talk to their kids about body safety in a way that feels easy, conversational and accessible. She also shares tips on how to talk to other adults and caregivers about body safety in non-scary, non-confrontational ways. Best of all? Rosalia says up to 90% of child sexual abuse cases can be totally prevented through education, information and communication. This is an episode every parent needs to hear.Rosalia Rivera is a consent educator, abuse prevention expert, child rights advocate, two time TEDx speaker, founder of CONSENTparenting and host of the AboutCONSENT Podcast. She is also a child sexual abuse survivor turned thriver. Rosalia’s work focuses on helping parents learn how to educate their children on body safety, boundaries and consent so that they can empower their children to prevent abuse. You can watch Rosalia's latest TEDx talk here Find more information about consent at ConsentParenting.comListen to the About Consent Podcast Or connect with Rosalia on LinkedIn and Instagram. 

What does it take to run from the man you love in order to keep your kids safe from life in a cult? Or to show up as an NFL wife when you feel that you don't look the part or fit in? The answer is hope. Today's guest, Eileen Noyes, knows exactly the type of hope it takes to putt yourself out of a difficult situation. Eileen is an Ex-NFL wife who escaped with her children from life in a cult and then went from being a single mom to eight kids to getting remarried, finding hope and now helping other women find hope through the Lady Bellator movement she founded. In her books Sidelined No More, Broken Chapters (a multi-author project), and her newest release, Rise Up, Lady Bellator, Eileen shares her passion and life lessons to bring a message of hope and redemption to women and moms.Eileen is a wife, mom, author and speaker. She lives in California with her husband, Michael, and 8 of their combined 15 sons and daughters. Listen to The Unsidelined Life PodcastOr find her books and devotional on her websiteAnd follow Eileen on Instagram to get connected!

Thanks to the internet and smart devices, our kids have access to information like never before. At the same time, media has become more and more bias and divisive than ever before. On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, we are talking to an authority on media to learn more about how and why media is changing and how to talk to our kids about what they're seeing. Soledad O’Brien is an award-winning documentarian, journalist, speaker, author, philanthropist, and founder of Soledad O’Brien Productions, a multi-platform media production company dedicated to telling empowering and authentic stories on a range of social issues. Up until recently, she anchored and produced the Hearst TV political magazine program "Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien" and is a correspondent for HBO Real Sports. She has also anchored shows on CNN, MSNBC and NBC and her long list of awards includes four Emmys, two George Foster Peabody Awards, three Gracie Awards, which honors women in media, and many others. But on top of all of it, she’s also a mom to FOUR kids. Find Soledad on Instagram. Visit the Soledad O'Brien Productions website to learn more about Soledad's documentary work. Watch The Perfect Neighbor on Netflix and on The Devil is Busy on HBO. 

What does abundance look like and how do you attract it into your life? According to today's guest, it's a lot easier - and funner - than you think. Cathy Heller is a renowned teacher, podcaster and author. She hosts one of the top spiritual podcasts, which has been downloaded more than 45-million times. She's a practitioner of the law of reception, and has a deep understanding of the universal principles of manifestation. Cathy guides individuals on a transformative journey toward unlocking their highest potential. You can find Cathy on Instagram.And buy her new book, Abundant Ever After TODAY!And listen to her podcast, The Cathy Heller Podcast. 

Our kids are being inundated with "current events" of the worst kind - shootings, devisive politics, natural disasters and so much more on the news. Even if we try to shield them from a lot of it or create open dialogue around it, negativity still seeps in. But those things aren't the only things happening in the world. On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Travel Expert, Author and Mom Salisha Shears talks about the importance of traveling with your kids, why being uncomfortable is a good thing and she even shares tips and tricks to make travel affordable and easy! You won't want to miss this one. Salisha's Bio:After traveling to over fifteen countries together, Salisha Shears and her daughter Remy have mastered the art of having fun while on the go.  From history lessons to architecture, they both have learned the beauty of experiencing culture in every destination. Now Salisha works to inspire other families to travel and explore together. With a background in Early Childhood Special Education and Early Intervention as well as three Master’s degrees in education, and a business degree in Organizational Leadership, Salisha blends her educational expertise with a passion for storytelling. Salisha is the author of the adorable children’s books: Remy Takes Flight and Playdates with Remy.Follow Salisha on Instagram. For all things travel, check out Consider it Scheduled.And you can find Salisha's books on her website or on Amazon, Walmart and many other online book retailers. 

According to the CDC, more than 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. have some sort of disability, but less than 1% of characters on TV have a disability. Today's guest, Shea Fontana, shares with us the intention, care and attention to detail that goes into some of our kids favorite shows, why representation matters and what we can expect for the future of animation. Shea Fontana is the award-winning writer behind some of your kids’ favorite cartoons including: Nickelodeon's Monster High, Netflix's Polly Pocket and Action Pack, the DC Super Hero Girls, Doc McStuffins and so many more. Her first non-fiction book is called DC: Women of Action, published by Chronicle. Shea was named one of Variety’s Top 10 Animators to Watch in 2022 and her graphic novels have been New York Times Best Sellers. You can find Shea on Instagram. Or find her on Blue Sky. You can find any of her books wherever you buy books. And you can watch Monster High on Paramount Plus, Polly Pocket and Action Pack on Netflix, Mermicorno: Starfall on HBO and so many others!

Like me, and many other moms, today's guest knows first hand the struggles that can come with trying to breastfeed your baby. Mia Funt is a mom of three. Her difficulty with breastfeeding led to the need for formula with her first baby, but her search was daunting, confusing and left her frustrated with the only options available and the lack of progress and innovation in the formula space. So, she and her brother, Ron, started a company called ByHeart and created their own formula, always asking “why?” and searching for a better way to feed our babies.Join us as we break down the stigma surrounding formula feeding, the options available and what it takes to have confidence in your decision on how to feed your baby. DISCOUNT: ByHeart is offering denmother listeners an exclusive offer - use code Denmother30 for 30% off your first subscription order!You can also find ByHeart at most major retailers, including Walmart, Target, WholeFoods, Kroger and Amazon among others and on their website, ByHeart.com.

What is your plan for aging? Do you have one or (like most of us) are you just dreading/avoiding the topic altogether?Today's has the unique experience of aging in front of the camera. After graduating from Brigham Young University, Nicea DeGering became a Crime Reporter at the age of 23. Over the next several years, she covered security at the 2002 Winter Olympics, Elizabeth Smart’s disappearance and produced several special reports, including taking viewers inside the FBI headquarters in Quantico, Virginia. She later became one of the original hosts of the Emmy-Award winning Lifestyle Show, Good Things Utah, where she continues to work to this day.Nicea gets real with denmother listeners about AGING MAINTANENCE, mindset, strength and exercise and the long list of exciting pros of aging, as well as one or two cons. This will be the most life giving and affirming conversation you have ever heard on aging - guaranteed. You can watch Nicea on Good Things Utah.And follow her on Instagram. 

Did you have a traumatic birth? Or did you feel in control and empowered in your experience?The way we experience birth affects so much from our relationship with our babies, to their early beginnings as well as our healing and so much more.Luckily, a GROUNDBREAKING study finds that healing from birth trauma is possible through something called a "Redemptive Birth." The study authors, Gill Thomson and Soo Downe discuss the findings in today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast. Gill Thomson is a Professor in Perinatal Health with a psychology academic background and a PhD in midwifery. She leads the Maternal, parental, and Infant Nutrition and Nurture Unit at the University of Lancashire. You can email her with questions at [email protected]. Soo Downe is a midwife with 15 years clinical experience in a busy labour ward, followed by 25 years at UCLan (now the University of Lancashire) leading the Research in Childbirth and Health (ReaCH) group as the Professor of Midwifery Studies. You can email her with questions at [email protected].

Can you imagine spending $22,000 per month on childcare, just so you would never be without an extra set of hands? Exorbitant, maybe, but it's luxuries like this that a career in Real Estate Investing has afforded today's guest. And she says you can do it, too!After graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a degree in Finance at 20 years old, Veena Jetti pursued her passion for real estate and in 2020, she founded Vive Funds, a unique commercial real estate firm that specializes in conservative opportunities for investors. Veena has transacted on over $1 billion dollars in real estate assets and is often a panelist and speaker for various podcasts, global conferences, and radio shows. She is also a wife and a mom to twin girls.Find Veena on Instagram.Or learn more about Veena on her website. You can also join Veena's Facebook Group: Mastering Multifamily with Veena Jetti

Brittani Noel is an actor, writer and producer and most importantly - a mom. Her latest project is a short film that shines a light on what many women really go through in the postpartum phase. It will be a film that confronts the silence of postpartum with honesty, empathy, and a disarming touch of humor. And the good news is - you can be involved in the filmmaking process!Follow Brittani on Instagram. And follow the Postpartum Short Film too. You can also contribute to the Seed & Spark campaign and help the film get made!

What does strength look like? Does it look like a toned, sculpted body? Or does it look like resilience in the face of immense grief? Or maybe it's the fierce love of a mother bringing life into the world. Maybe it's all of the above and then some. Today's guest built her body, capability and endurance from that of a casual runner to a soon to be 6X competitor on the NBC hit show American Ninja Warrior. She also survived the death of her oldest son, Victory Morgan, inspiring other women and moms in their grief through her art. In addition to Victory, Jenedy Paige has three other children. She lives with her husband and kids in Utah where she continues to pursue art and ninja training. Jenedy is the epitome of strength, resilience, beauty and a strong spiritual connection to the Source. Follow Jenedy on Instagram.View her art on her website. Attend her Strong Women Experience on September 26th, 2025. (Use code STRONGER for $15 off!)

What if potty training could feel like a vacation instead of an overwhelming obligation? What if you could actually bond with your child over learning a new skill and feel the accomplishment with them as you learn together? That's what Jamie Glowacki's book, Oh Crap! Potty Training, did for me when I was potty training my first and so I used it again with my second and plan to use it again for my third. If you aren't familiar with her already, Jamie Glowacki is an internationally recognized potty training and parenting expert. Her two former careers as a social worker and a circus performer make her uniquely qualified to deal with toddlers (and poop). You can learn more about Jamie on her website.Or find her on Instagram.Or download her podcasts. Or grab her books, Oh Crap! Potty Training and Oh Crap! I have a toddler. 

It's the Season 4 finale of the denmother podcast! In today's brand new episode, Kyriaki shares some fun ideas to spice up summer break and some encouragements for moms who struggle with the break. Listen in!

On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Kyriaki talks about what it takes to be a GREAT mom versus a good mom and clears up any confusion with our new intro. Listen in!

As moms, we can all relate to being busy - no one more than a doctor mom. On today's brand new episode, Doctor and Mom Friend Anna Hoard talks about the challenges of being a busy doctor while raising kids and shares her tips for how to stay sane and care for yourself in chaos. Listen in!

May is Mental Health Awareness month! According to the CDC, mental health issues are a serious concern among adolescents and studies show that delaying smartphones and social media can play a big role in protecting and improving our kids mental health by reducing social media peer pressure, stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. It can also limit exposure to cyberbullying. So what can we do as parents now to prepare for our kids' teenage years? Tune in to find out!

Are you going through something difficult or stressful? Take two minutes to breathe with me and reset. It's all temporary. Welcome to the denmother podcast!

Imagine turning an idea into a multimillion dollar business. That's exactly what Trubar Founder Erica Groussman did, while raising two kids. On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Erica shares the highs and lows and very real grind it took to build Trubar. Listen in and follow Erica on Instagram!

What is the opposite of a trigger? A glimmer! On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, we are diving into what glimmers are, how to find them and how they can transform the anxiety of a trigger in a snap. Listen in!

What triggers you? How can you find and get ahead of triggers so you can show up as the mom and human you want to be? We're getting after it, in today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast. 

Sidney Unga is a cinematographer, entrepreneur, athlete and mom of three. Sidney feels passionate about making an impact through her work and telling female stories. Some of her ad campaigns include Nike, Under Armour and GMC among many others. You can get in touch with Sidney through her website or on Instagram. 

Studies show that couples who can look back on the hard times in their relationship and laugh have the lowest rates of divorce. This self-perception of our own memories is available to us all the time through a process called metacognition. How does this process help us parent better, move through our kids milestones more smoothly and create strong memories with our kids now? Tune in to find out! 

The fastest way to get to where you want to go is to follow someone who has already been there. On this podcast we talk a lot about achieving our dreams while raising young kids - mentorship is how. On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast (with a brand new intro btw!) we're diving deep into mentorship - how to get it, what it looks like and what your responsibility is. Listen in!

If you have a dream to be an actor, but are worried about the logistics of working, traveling and raising kids - today's episode is for you. Great American Family Actress Shae Robins gets real about what it takes to make a stage and film career work while raising kids and what a gift it has been to work for a company like GAF that supports moms in such a big way. Shae Robins is an actress known for her performances across commercials, film, television, and musical theater. Shae graduated from Brigham Young University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s in Music Dance Theater and has been performing professionally and teaching since then. Shae has showcased her talents in numerous musical theater productions. Some of her most recent credits include Belle in “Beauty and the Beast”, at Hale Centre Theatre, Irene Molloy in “Hello, Dolly!” (HCT), Ella in “Cinderella” (HCT), and Sophie in “Mamma Mia!” at Tuacahn Amphitheater. Shae has also had notable roles in the US premiere productions of “Disney’s When You Wish”, playing Snow White and Mary Poppins at Tuacahn Amphitheater, and “The Count of Monte Cristo”, portraying Mercedes at Brigham Young University.In addition to her stage achievements, Shae is signed with Talent Management Group, working in commercials, film, and television. She has appeared in dozens of commercials both nationally and locally, and has also starred in a number of films on the Great American Family network, including “Passport to Love”, “Destined at Christmas”, “Destined 2: Christmas Once More”, and “Identical Love”, to name a few.Shae is married to Brad Robins, and together they have two beautiful girls: Sadie (3) and Ruby (9 months).Find her on Instagram and TikTok. 

If you know me or have talked to me in the last six months, you know how fascinated I have been about the topic of N.D.E. (Near Death Experiences). Although some might see the topic as morose, I truly believe there are important takeaways from these experiences that can help us get the most out of the lives we have and our parenting journeys. Let me know your thoughts on the subject on Instagram, I'm @the_kyriaki. 

What could be stealing your focus today? And what are your priorities - the things you want to be focusing on but maybe aren't? In this age of technology, social media and a firehouse of information, how do we maintain our focus on the things that are most important to us? Listen in, let's start the conversation.