In this episode, Liz chats with actress, mother, and Goodwill Ambassador, Connie Britton. You may recognize the five-time Emmy Award nominee and two time Gold Globe Awards nominee from roles on Friday Night Lights, Nashville, and White Lotus, just to name a few. Connie now has a new reality series that she produced and hosts called The Motherhood , which aims to support and uplift mothers, particularly single moms like herself by fostering a sense of community and shared experience. They talk al...
May 01, 2025•43 min•Season 20Ep. 10
In this episode, Dr. Emily Briggs, a family physician and mother, joins Liz to discuss the current measles outbreak and the critical role of vaccinations. Through the lens of both medicine and motherhood, Dr. Briggs shares how her experiences as a parent shape her practice, emphasizing the need for compassion and understanding in healthcare. She breaks down the symptoms of measles, explains the effectiveness of the MMR vaccine, and tackles common myths about immunization. Plus, she offers practi...
Apr 24, 2025•34 min•Season 20Ep. 9
In this episode, Dr. Kisha Davis, family physician and mother, shares the joys and challenges of motherhood, particularly during the teenaged years. She discusses the vital role of vaccines and addresses common vaccine misconceptions, their efficacy compared to natural immunity, and the rigorous testing they undergo to ensure safety, especially for children. Dr. Davis also highlights the role of family physicians in guiding parents through health decisions and provides guidance for navigating va...
Apr 17, 2025•40 min•Season 20Ep. 9
In this episode, Liz speaks with Kate Ryder, founder and CEO of Maven, the largest virtual clinic dedicated to women’s and family health. Named to Fortune’s 40 Under 40 and Fast Company’s list of "Most Creative People," Kate shares her journey from journalist to successful venture capitalist and now, pioneering healthcare innovator. She reflects on how becoming a mother a few years into founding Maven shaped the company’s direction and deepened her understanding of the unique needs of new and ex...
Apr 10, 2025•34 min•Season 20Ep. 8
In this episode, Liz speaks with Sam Kelly, a coach that focuses on the invisible labor and mental load of motherhood, but with a twist – she's teaching parents to get their kids to actively pitch in around the house. Yes, you heard that right… kids helping out willingly! Learn some of Sam’s practical tips and how parents can break the cycle of inequity in family dynamics, while also teaching their kids responsibility, independence, resilience, and teamwork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Apr 03, 2025•43 min•Season 20Ep. 7
In this episode, Emmy Award-winning talk show host, journalist, and author Tamron Hall opens up about her son’s fearfulness in certain situations and how it inspired her lovely, new children’s book Harlem Honey . Tamron and Liz talk all about being “boy moms,” why we should celebrate curiosity, and Tamron’s approach to raising her son with a partner whose background is very different from her own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 27, 2025•36 min•Season 20Ep. 6
Liz speaks with Robin Arzón, Peloton’s Head Instructor and VP of Fitness, bestselling author, and mom of two. Robin shares her incredible journey from corporate lawyer to ultramarathoner, and how early trauma and a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis shaped her resilience. She also opens up about how motherhood has transformed her approach to time and self-care. Plus, Robin offers inspiring tips for busy moms on how to stay active and motivated, no matter how hectic life gets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Mar 20, 2025•36 min•Season 20Ep. 5
In this episode, Liz sits down with The Atlantic journalist and author Olga Khazan to explore how motherhood reshapes identity and personality. Olga shares insights from her new book, Me, But Better: The Personality Test , and together they dive into the science of personality, the role of micro-epiphanies, and the surprising upsides of neuroticism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 13, 2025•35 min•Season 20Ep. 4
In this episode, Liz interviews Sara Schiller, an inspiring entrepreneur who turned life’s unexpected challenges into the thriving slime experience, Sloomoo, now in five cities. Sara discusses how her experiences as a mother of a child with special needs have shaped her values and goals for her business and why it was important for her to create an inclusive and therapeutic space for both kids and adults to engage in play. She also talks about how she’s embraced neurodiversity in the workplace a...
Mar 06, 2025•34 min•Season 20Ep. 3
This week, Liz speaks with Beth Berry, author of Motherworthy and a coach, teacher, adventurer, guide, and mother of four daughters. Beth compares her experience becoming a mom at the age of 17 to having three daughters after she was married and what she learned along the way. She also talks about the archetypes that taps into for her work – the idea of the maiden, mother, wild and wise woman, and crone – and what we can learn from each of these phases we go through as women. Hosted on Acast. Se...
Feb 27, 2025•36 min•Season 20Ep. 2
In this episode, Liz sits down with Ali Krieger, a retired professional soccer player, two-time World Cup champion, advocate for pay equity and LGBTQ+ rights, and current ESPN analyst. Ali opens up about the challenges she faced during her public separation from fellow soccer player Ashlyn Harris, her father's passing, and her retirement from the sport — all in a year. She also shares her thoughts on the pressures of professional sports and discusses the importance of seeing female athletes fina...
Feb 20, 2025•41 min•Season 20Ep. 1
In this episode of the Motherly Podcast, Liz chats with Kathryn Cross, founder of Anja Health, a company dedicated to helping families preserve umbilical cord and placenta stem cells. Kathryn’s journey is deeply personal—she founded her company in memory of her brother Andrew, whose life was tragically impacted by the lack of available stem cells for his treatment. Kathryn explains how cord blood and placenta banking works, the future of stem cell preservation, and the importance of taking this ...
Nov 07, 2024•33 min•Season 19Ep. 9
In this episode of the Motherly Podcast, Liz welcomes guests Jessica Slice and Carolyn Cupp. Both are passionate moms, disability justice activists, and the authors of the inspiring new picture book, This is How We Play . Jessica and Carolyn share their personal journeys with disabilities, discussing the importance of representation in children's literature for their own children and others. They also talk about how their experiences with their bodies have shaped their unique approaches to paren...
Oct 31, 2024•44 min•Season 19Ep. 8
In this episode of the Motherly Podcast, Liz sits down with actress Katee Sackhoff, known for her roles in Battlestar Galactica, Robot Chicken, and The Mandalorian. As a mother of two, Katee shares her heartfelt journey through cancer, surrogacy, and navigating her daughter's health challenges with neuroblastoma. Liz and Katee explore the lessons of motherhood, including the struggle of being an over-planner and the importance of savoring family moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Oct 24, 2024•37 min•Season 19Ep. 7
In today’s episode, Liz chats with best friends Andie Mitchell and Sabrina Kohlberg, hosts of the Good Morning America and ABC podcast Pop Culture Moms . Together, they explore the evolving portrayal of motherhood in entertainment, share their insights from their podcasting journey, and talk about their own personal TV mom heroes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2024•34 min•Season 19Ep. 6
In this special re-release for election season, we revisit an inspiring conversation with lawyer, founder of the Phenomenal Women Action Campaign, and children's book author Meena Harris. As the daughter of Maya Harris and niece of Presidential nominee Kamala Harris, Meena shares invaluable insights from her upbringing in a family of resilient, empowered women. Discover the stories that shaped her and the inspiration behind her beloved children's book, Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea , which highligh...
Oct 10, 2024•24 min•Season 19Ep. 5
Liz chats with Jasmine Roth, the star of HGTV’s popular show, Help! I Wrecked My House, where she helps homeowners fix their failed DIY projects. Jasmine shares how her expectations of motherhood were completely upended after the birth of her first daughter and reveals how her home-building experience surprisingly prepared her for the challenges of parenting. Plus, she offers valuable advice on budgeting and planning for your next home renovation project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Oct 03, 2024•38 min•Season 19Ep. 4
Join singer-songwriter Rachel Platten, known for her anthem “Fight Song,” as she sits down with Liz to discuss her transformative journey into motherhood and how it inspired her latest album, I Am Rachel Platten . Rachel shares candid insights about her struggles with postpartum depression and anxiety, the importance of stepping back from the spotlight for her mental health, and how she’s learning to balance her career with the challenges and joys of motherhood. Tune in for an inspiring conversa...
Sep 26, 2024•36 min•Season 19Ep. 3
Liz speaks with Erin Berg and Raina Boston, the co-founders of Chamber of Mothers, a non-profit that works at the federal and local levels of government to lobby for parental benefits like affordable child care, paid paternity leave, maternal health, and overall well-being. In today's episode, Erin and Raina share how we as moms can wield our political power this election season to benefit ourselves and our families and our neighbors and their kids. To learn how to get involved, you can visit ht...
Sep 19, 2024•42 min•Season 19Ep. 2
Author, journalist, and podcaster, Jo Piazza, talks to Liz about her bestselling book The Sicilian Inheritance, why it is so important for her to tell women-centered stories, and what she’s learned from motherhood about asking for help. She also touches on Trad Wives and what modern social media trends tell us about our culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2024•44 min•Season 19Ep. 1
In this episode, Liz speaks with Taraji P. Henson, best known for her roles in Empire, Hidden Figures, The Color Purple, and so many other incredible TV shows. Taraji is also the founder of The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (named after her late father), a nonprofit organization that works to eradicate the mental health stigma in Black communities and the author of a new children’s book, You Can Be a Good Friend No Matter What , that addresses the topic of bullying. Taraji opens up about her ...
Jun 20, 2024•41 min•Season 18Ep. 7
In this episode, comedian, writer, and podcast host Ophira Eisenberg, who you may know from hosting NPR's Ask Me Another, The Moth, and her comedy podcast called Parenting is a Joke shares her the story of her decision to have her eight-year-old son after she was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer and talks about the complex relationship that we as mothers often have with our creativity and how she finds space for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 13, 2024•45 min•Season 18Ep. 6
In this conversation, Liz speaks with supermodel, designer, author, and entrepreneur Ashley Graham, about her new debut children’s book, A Kid’s Book About Beauty , why Ashley didn’t feel beautiful as a kid, and how she instills confidence in her children. They also talk all about Ashley’s journey to accepting her post pregnancy body, stretch marks, saggy belly, and all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 06, 2024•36 min•Season 18Ep. 5
Liz speaks with Caitlin Murray, who you may know from her hilarious Big Time Adulting social media accounts, podcast, and the catch-phrase “get yourself a little snack.” Caitlin tells us the story of how she started sharing on Instagram and talks about the challenges she faced as a mom caring for a son who had recently been diagnosed with Leukemia and a young toddler and baby on the way. She also explains why she’s really excited about this next phase in motherhood, when she actually gets to enj...
May 30, 2024•33 min•Season 18Ep. 4
Lisa Damour is a mom of two and a clinical psychologist and author who specializes in helping teenagers and their parents navigate the often tumultuous phase of life. Lisa co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, is the author of three New York Times bestsellers, including her newest book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents . In this conversation, Lisa talks about the phases of childhood and adolescence, how parenting our teens can actually trigger ...
May 23, 2024•46 min•Season 18Ep. 3
Neha Ruch is a mom of two and the founder of Mother Untitled, a platform that provides resources for ambitious women who took a career pause to have children and who want to reenter the workforce. In this episode, Neha and Liz open up about their own personal ambitions, how having children invited them to downshift their careers, and reexamine their identities that were really part of our success in the corporate world. They also talk about how the unpaid labor of stay at home mothers is still l...
May 16, 2024•40 min•Season 18Ep. 2
Cleo Wade is the mom of two and New York Times bestselling author and poet whose work explores hope, resilience, and the power of love. She just published her newest book, May You Love and Be Loved, which is a heartfelt lyrical picture book that's really a love letter to the potential of the future and to her kids and her own kids. In this conversation, Cleo opens up about what inspired her book, the childhood experience that introduced her to poetry, and how motherhood has evolved her creativit...
May 09, 2024•36 min•Season 18Ep. 1
In honor of Earth Day, here’s a special episode with Julia Rockwell, the author of Mothering Earth: A Busy Parents Guide to Saving the Planet. In this conversation with Liz, Julia explains why she chose to make eco-conscious life changes and offers practical tips on how busy parents can start living a more sustainable life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 22, 2024•32 min•Season 17Ep. 10
Sharon Mazel is the mom of four, a grandmother, an author, journalist, parenting and pregnancy expert, and a coach — and her latest book, Bite Sized Parenting, provides easily digestible guidance to support parents through the intensity of that first year of your baby’s life. In today's conversation, Sharon talks about the overwhelming amount of parenting information out there today and how parents can navigate all of that to make informed decisions that are the best choice for their family and ...
Mar 28, 2024•36 min•Season 17Ep. 9
Jaclyn Lindsey is the founder of Kindness.org, a non-profit that takes an evidence-based approach to build programs, partnerships, and products that empower people to choose kindness. Jaclyn and Liz talk about some of the challenges modern parents face when teaching their children to choose kindness and some of the tools and programs Jaclyn’s helped create for schools. Jaclyn also gives some helpful tips on how parents can help their children better understand and communicate their feelings. Hos...
Mar 21, 2024•38 min•Season 17Ep. 8
