The Really Real Mama Podcast
by Amber Albin
Mom, lawyer, author, storyteller and amateur comedian Amber Albin aka @reallyrealmama talks about mom life, life in general and things like growing up Mormon. She says all the stuff we're all thinking but maybe don't have the courage to say. In this podcast, Amber keeps it real, raw and hopefully makes you laugh.
Episodes
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Ep 47: When the Master Plan Changes
Well hello! It's been a minute! In this episode, Amber talks about what the heck she's been doing for the last year and how her life master plan changed. Amber moved from Portland, Oregon to San Diego and recounts her journey to get there. When you feel the itch to make a change, do it. Life...
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Ep 46: Ricky Martin, Optimism and Courage to Make a Change in 2022 with Jessi Duley.
Amber sits down with Jessi Duley after a year hiatus from their last podcast. Amber and Jessi recount their epic trip to NYC for Jessi's 40th bday, including star sightings and Santacon. They also talk about optimism and having the courage to change in 2022. Don't sit around and wait. Now is now....
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Ep 45: Take Me to Church
In this episode of the RRM podcast, Amber recounts her experience going back to church, for the first time in a really, really long time. A proud ex-Mormon, Amber talks about growing up Mormon and why going to church now is pretty tough. She thinks it's called...trauma? Follow Amber on Instagram...
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Ep 44: Back To School, Vaccines and Legs on Fire
She's back! Amber's back after taking the summer off. In this episode, Amber talks back to school after her kids have been out of school for 531 days since the pandemic began. She also makes a case for the vaccine for people who are on the fence. Instagram @reallyrealmama Web: reallyrealmama.com...
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Ep 43: Situations and Conversations with Tra'Renee Chambers
Amber sits down with Tra'Renee Chambers: Mother of 3, Radio DJ, actress, former social worker and the first black female lifestyle television host in Portland, later earning her an Emmy! Tra'Renee has started a new passion project called "Situations and Conversations," a television show and…
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Ep 42: Almost Struck by a Rattlesnake
Amber recounts her brush with death after almost being struck by a rattlesnake while vacationing in San Diego. On a more serious note, Amber also talks about an experience at the San Diego Zoo that made her cry, and she never cries. And finally, stop being gross on airplanes. Follow Amber on IG...
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Ep 41: Women in Business with Sunday House Design
Amber sits down with the ladies of Sunday House Design, Amy Carnahan and Noelle Harvey to talk about going into business together while maintaining a friendship, design tips (of course) and Noelle shares a very personal story about her struggles with infertility. Sunday House Design…
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Ep 40: American Cheese, Cruises, Pilgrims and Boobs
Amber covers a lot of ground in this episode, from an american cheese crime story, carnival cruises, living that pilgrim life and having a breast reduction and lift - all in the first few months of 2021. Follow Amber on IG: @reallyrealmama Email: [email protected] Don't forget to…
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Ep 39: THIS.IS.2021
It's finally 2021, and the worst year of all time is over...but don't get it twisted things still suck...for now. Maybe 2021 will throw us a life preserver? Amber talks about moms getting through the holidays (congratulations moms on making another year of holiday magic at your expense), taking…
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Ep 38: 2020 Wins, Losses and Decorative Garland with Jessi Duley
In this episode, Jessi Duley, owner of BurnCycle digs deep for the 2020 wins, like getting to know her children and spending more time outside. But, 2020 has dealt some very difficult losses and challenges like having to close her Seattle BurnCycle studios and her mom's battle with cancer. As...
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Ep 37: Real Estate Expert Leanne Ishibashi
Amber gets down and dirty with #1 Ranked Realtor in Oregon by Forbes Magazine, Leanne Ishibashi. They talk COVID and the real estate market, what to do with the loan deferral programs, investment properties and being a baller lady mom in the real estate game. You can find Leanne:...
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Ep 36: Convos with Virginia
If there's a mic around, Virginia wants to be on it. Amber decided to start some podcast short series with her most extra child, Virginia. In this episode, Virginia gives us a riddle AND a math problem. And, she speaks a little French. These episodes are kid friendly moms!
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Ep 35: Growing Up Mormon
In this episode, Amber gets real about Growing Up Mormon and answers your burning questions like "Why do Mormons get their own planets when they die?" and "What's up with the magical underwear?" Amber also gives you all a brief history lesson on Joseph Smith and all of his revelations that came…
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Ep 34: Blown Tires and Blair Witch
Amber and her bestie Amy go on a sister wife getaway. Amy wants to channel some Blair Witch nonsense and Amber want's nothing to do with it. Tune in to listen to what happens with a self inflating blown tire and if they wind up being on Dateline Murder Mystery.
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Ep 33: Ikea and Costco Feasting Stations
Stupidly, Amber goes to IKEA during a pandemic and stands in a Splash Mountain-like line to get in. And if she wasn't more of a glutton for punishment, she heads to Costco and is rudely greeted by a guy on a mic.
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Ep 32: Is This the End Of the World?
Corona and fires and windstorms oh my! In this episode Amber gives us all an update on her life, virtual school, the Oregon wildfires, where to find very aggressive 2nd amendment signage and whether this might be the end of the world.
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Ep 31: Happy Monday it's Anniversary Season
Happy Monday we're still in a pandemic. And, it's anniversary season, so that's nice. Amber flies solo in this podcast and details how she and her husband met. It's very cliche and serendipitous - barf.
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Ep 30: Mothering, Social Media, Miscarriage and Design with Vanillawood's Kricken Yaker
Kricken Yaker is the co-founder and owner of Vanillawood, an interior design firm (www.vanillawood.com). She is also a gorgeous mother of three boys. Amber and Kricken talk business, design, mothering, social media, teenagers and Kricken's experience with miscarriage. Oh and Kricken and her…
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Ep 29: Talking to Your Kids about Racism and Kids' Mental Health with Child Psychiatrist Kali Hobson, MD
In this episode of the RRM podcast, Amber sits down with the first black child psychiatrist in Oregon, Kali Hobson, MD (amazing but WHUT). Amber and Dr. Hobson discuss talking to your kids about racism, disparities in the health care system, and kids and mental health related to social media and...
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Ep 28: Is it Conora or Corona?
Amber and her bestie Amy Carnahan discuss mom life, work life and married life during the rona quarantine. What day is it? What time is it? Does it even matter any more? And why are the kids so hungry all the time?
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Ep 27: CARES Act and SBA Loans
What is the CARES Act? And who cares? Well, Amber cares. Amber tries to break down the CARES Act and Small Business Administration Loan Relief Programs/Grants (PPP and EIDL) in a way for people to understand. This is a tough time for everyone, especially for small business owners. Hopefully…
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Ep 26: That You Rona?
Amber discusses life at home during a pandemic and how much she's just living and laughing and loving through all of it.
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Ep 25: Am I Doing This Right? With Author Colleen Bordeaux
Well, are we doing this right? Amber sits down with the author of "Am I Doing This Right?: The Philosophical Guide to Life in the Age of Overwhelm" to discuss Colleen's philosophies in her book, as well as things like cancel culture, hoarding husbands, and taking the bull by the horns and doing...
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Ep 24: Vulnerability and Showing Up with Janessa Mast
Amber interviews her first non-parent, Janessa Mast, who has a very compelling story about her overcoming a difficult upbringing. When she was 13, her father was convicted of money laundering and fraud and passed away right before serving his prison term. Janessa fell into some bad coping...
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Ep 23: THIS.IS.2020
THIS.IS.2020. It's a new decade and Amber's bringing a serious Barbara Walters energy into this new year. Amber talks about New Year resolutions, therapy and approaching fear with a new perspective: Fine, be afraid. But do it anyway.
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Ep 22: From Stand Up to Greeting Cards with Victoria Venturi
This week's guest is Victoria Venturi, Founder and CEO of Paper Epiphanies - greeting card (+other amazing products) company. PE is loud, chic, BOLD, elegant and sarcastic AF. They make cards and other products that actually say what we are allll thinking. Victoria started her career in the TV…
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Ep 21: Bits and Bobs with Danni Claire
Amber sits down with South African, Danni Claire to chat about a lot of things like bits and bobs, coming to America for LOVE and surviving being roofied in Thailand. Yikes. Danni is hilarious and kind and gives us all a taste of how beautiful and wonderful her hometown of South Africa is!
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Ep 20: Mawwiage with Amber's Husband
In this episode, Amber sits down with her husband, Shaun and answers all of your burning questions like: How did you meet? How do you keep that spark alive? Does he hate it when Amber goes through his nightstand? What annoys Amber? And much, much more.
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Ep 19: The Shame Game with Jessi Duley
In this episode, Amber and Jessi dive into SHAME, as in what are they really shameful of...For Amber it's crying. For Jessi it's being too much for people. Jessi also drops a few fun facts like that one time she was a voiceover for the Tyra Banks show. What?! Jessi Duley is the CEO and Founder of...
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Ep 18: Labia or Lips with Shannon Beekman
Amber sits down with the owner of Urban Waxx, Shannon Beekman, to talk all things waxing (of course), waxing horror stories, blended families, mormonism and plastic surgery...They cover A LOT of ground here. Amber LOVES her some Shannon, and you will too!
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Ep 17: Surviving Strong-Willed Children
Amy Carnahan is back to chat with Amber about surviving the wrath of raising strong-willed children- in their case, strong-willed daughters. Amber and Amy's daughters are EXTRA and the definition of "high maintenance"... Amber and Amy share their stories of survival and to let all those parents…
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Ep 16: Finding the YAY in Every Day with Meaghan Murphy
In this episode, Amber sits down with the Executive Editor of Good Housekeeping Magazine, Meaghan Murphy! Meaghan is not only serving as the Executive Editor of a major magazine, she is a mom, author and Chief Spirit Officer of her hometown, Westfield, New Jersey (aka "Bestfield"). She is also…
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Ep 15: I'm Back From My Journey
Amber is back from her -- in the words of The Bachelor-- JOURNEY. The Really Real Mama Podcast is back from its hiatus that was most certainly caused by Karen.
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Ep 14: Turnin' the Mic Around with Mahsa Darabi
In this episode, Mahsa Darabi is BACK and we're turning the mic around on Amber. Mahsa interviews Amber and asks her a series of questions (from Amber's IG peeps) like: "What's your most embarrassing moment?" or "When did you know you were going to leave the Mormon faith?" or "Where do you buy…
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Ep 13: Do's and Don'ts of Interior Design with Amy Carnahan
Amber and her bestie Amy Carnahan with Amy Carnahan Designs sit down and chat all things interior design - like you should part with your nursing chair when you're done nursing. You know things like that...plus paint colors, etc. etc.
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Ep 12: Grab Life By the Handful with Jennifer Ferguson
Amber sits down with Founder and CEO of the women owned, women run sports bra and activewear company, Handful! Despite being a busy mom of two young kids, Jennifer launched Handful in 2006 because she could not find a bra that could keep up with her fun and energetic lifestyle. Amber and Jennifer...
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Ep 11 (Pt 2): Not Giving a RIP and Making Adult Friends with Jessi Duley
Jessi and Amber answer more listeners' questions like how to not give a rip, making adult friends and how they manage their crazy lives.
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Ep 11: Kidcations, Lochia and Mental Health with Jessi Duley
GUESS WHO'S BACK? Jessi Duley, CEO and Founder of BurnCycle. In Part 1 of this episode, Amber and Jessi get right into it and talk all things vacations with your kids, lochia and mental health. Someone's gotta keep it real.
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Ep 10: Sex, Enneagrams and Parenting with Lauren Hartmann
Sexy Time talk with Lauren Hartman (@littlethingswedo) plus enneagrams, parenting and who is having morning sex (hint: it's NOT Amber).
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Ep 9: Sheila, Susan and Karen
Amber let's you know how she feels about Sheilas and Susans and Karens and all of those judgey and obnoxious women. Amber also answers questions from her audience!
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Ep 8: Punch Like a Girl with Ashley Guarrasi
Amber sits down with Nike Training Club Trainer, boxer and her newest BFF, Ashley Guarrasi. They chat about how to punch like a girl, keeping up with the L.A. hustle, being BFFs and Ashley's single, non-mom life versus Amber's mom-life.
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Ep 7: Celebrating Your Vag, Bone Broth and Immigrating from Iran with Mahsa Darabi
Amber's friend, Actress and Model (and more importantly of the most genuine people you'll ever meet), Mahsa Darabi cover a lot of ground in this episode - from treating your vag, bone broth and Mahsa's immigration from Iran. Mahsa was also bullied as a young girl, but little did those bullies…
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Ep 6: Virginia, IG Creeps and Weird Yoga Noises
This episode starts out with a short interview with Amber's 5 year old daughter, Virginia. Amber then dives into a conversation about IG creeps, queefs and weird yoga noises (not with Virginia).
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Ep 5: Amber Sees a Psychic, FINALLY
For the first time ever, Amber sees a psychic, Suzanne Jauchius (Jessi Duley's psychic), and IT.IS.LIT. There are also a lot of wind chimes involved, and Amber gets pulled over on the way but is convinced that the psychic telepathically gets her out of the ticket.
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Ep 4: Breast Cancer, Wives and UPS Guys with Lianne Saffer
Lianne Saffer and Amber talk all things boob cancer what it's like to married to a woman versus a man, and UPS guys. Lianne (@basic_li) is a fierce little warrior who has been kicking breast cancer in the tushie for the last year. We love her energy, her strength and her abs (they are…
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Ep 3: Birth Stories and Vagina Shamans with Jessi Duley
Amber and Jessi take an immediate right hand turn into vagina-town in this unfiltered convo between these two BFFs. Amber and Jessi talk about their birth stories, Jessi's vagina shaman and that one time Jessi thought her kidney fell out. Jessi Duley is the CEO and Founder of BurnCycle and is the...
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Lady Bits Waxing and Losing A Dance Contest
In this episode Amber talks about getting her lady bits waxed and losing a very important dance contest. She also answers more questions from her followers on IG! Don't forget to subscribe!
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Episode 1: The Really Real Mama Podcast
In this VERY FIRST episode of The Really Real Mama Podcast, Amber talks about the power of yelling at your children sometimes, silver linings and growing up Mormon. Amber also answers questions from her Instagram followers. Welcome to the show! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!
About this show
Mom, lawyer, author, storyteller and amateur comedian Amber Albin aka @reallyrealmama talks about mom life, life in general and things like growing up Mormon. She says all the stuff we're all thinking but maybe don't have the courage to say. In this podcast, Amber keeps it real, raw and hopefully makes you laugh.
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