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The Mother Daze with Sarah Wright Olsen & Teresa Palmer

Sarah Wright Olsen & Teresa Palmer
Sarah Wright Olsen (American Made, Parks and Recreation) and Teresa Palmer (Warm Bodies, Hacksaw Ridge) are two moms, from opposite ends of the world, meeting for an hour every week to discuss the mayhem, magic and madness of raising their 8 children between them. Motherhood can feel overwhelming, exhausting and isolating but you don’t have to do it alone! Follow along as they attempt to navigate, ask questions, share stories, break down the everyday challenges and hopefully keep you from googling phrases like “What does it mean when my baby’s poop is green?” Grab your coffee, tea, Kombucha or favorite libation and join as they discuss mom fails, poop talk, pillow talk, and much more. These moms will engage in some brilliant interviews with celebrity friends, parenting experts and listeners like you! From the creators of the celebrated Your Zen Mama community, Sarah Wright Olsen and Teresa Palmer bring you “The Mother Daze”, a refreshing and real look in to the wild and wonderful days of Motherhood. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, whether you’re listening sitting in your minivan or taking some me time in the tub.
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Episodes

Birthing Ocean Rain- 4th birth story with Sarah and Eric Olsen

This is the episode you’ve all been waiting for! Sarah is joined by her husband Eric to share the full, unfiltered 1 hour and 40 minute retelling of their daughter and fourth child, Ocean Rain Olsen’s birth story. And it’s a journey. This was a birth filled with unexpected turns, moments of deep fear, physical exhaustion, and emotional intensity that pushed Sarah to the very edge of what felt humanly possible. And still, she stayed in it. With radical acceptance, strength, and an unwavering ‘yes...

Jul 03, 20251 hr 48 min

Sex, Spells & Sisterhood With Guest Host Rumer Willis

This week on The Mother Daze, Sarah’s out on bedrest with Covid (this was recorded pre-pushing out her 11lb 4oz baby girl!) so we’ve called in a guest host, the magical, mystical, and wildly multitalented Rumer Willis! Actress, singer, sexuality advocate, wellness witch, writer, mama… honestly, we’d need a second episode just to list her titles. She’s whimsical, wise, and basically a walking moonstone. Let the coven vibes commence. We dive deep into gal pal territory! We’re talkin’ sex, orgasms ...

Jun 26, 20251 hr 6 min

RV Tales, Rollercoasters & the Waiting Place

This week on The Mother Daze, Teresa’s back from the road and full of colorful stories—from random roadside water parks and stinky towns to unbelievable wonderlands of play (hello, Mall of America rollercoasters!). She shares the highs, the hilarity, the surprisingly peaceful rhythm of RV life—and a little woo-woo magic courtesy of a spontaneous reading with a witchy friend along the way. Meanwhile, Sarah is deep in the waiting place, riding out the final days before baby time. We talk about the...

Jun 19, 20251 hr 11 min

Vacay Vibin, Hospital Bag Packing & Baby Ready!

It’s just us gals this week! Sarah’s officially on baby watch and unpacks her hospital bag while chatting all things bump, birth, and beyond. Teresa checks in from her vacay, we dive into labour prep, sprinkle in some unexpected tears, and—as always—serve up plenty of lols. It’s cozy, candid, and classic Mother Daze. Resource links: NAGHEDI Dazed but Amazed Pure Linen. Oso & Me Francis & Henry This episode is proudly sponsored by Miles and Storyworth! Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swr...

Jun 12, 20251 hr 7 min

Spirit babies, Name Charts & Soul Contracts with Emily the Baby Medium

We’ve got a returning fan fave on the pod this week—none other than the queen of spirit babies herself, Emily the Baby Medium! This time, she’s bringing a whole new vibe: soul-aligned baby names. Yep, Emily’s now reading name charts to help parents find the perfect energetic match for their little one. In this ep, she dives into our name charts, explores the deeper meaning behind our own names, and gives us the scoop on spirit baby personalities from the other side. It’s woo-woo meets wildly ins...

Jun 05, 20251 hr 7 min

Bumps, Bodily Fluid & Baby Biz Sneaky Peaks

This week on The Mother Daze, we’re two little sickies sniffling our way through the chaos. There’s some diarrhea (because of course there is), more Slim Shady dreams, Britney dance moves, and all the usual unfiltered real talk. Teresa’s hit the 25-week mark and may have tried to sneak a peek for any signs of baby bits , while Sarah—9 months pregnant and unstoppable—went to a bowling party and annihilated everyone in sight. We’re diving into old wives’ tales about gender predictions based on you...

May 29, 202556 min

Reclaiming Your Birth, Baby Positions & Big Feelings with Ann Marie Gilligan

Uhhh yep, we’re going there—all things BIRTH with the magical Ann Marie Gilligan, creator of The Gilligan’s Guide to Optimal Birth. From shoulder dystocia and vaginal tearing to home birth transfers, cesareans, and belly mapping—we cover it all. Ann walks us through the body wisdom behind a smoother, more connected birth, including hands-on tools for achieving optimal birthing positioning for our babies in utero. Ann even walks Sarah (who’s in her third trimester) through practical prep! We also...

May 22, 20251 hr 8 min

Sex scenes, Swingers & Blubber!

Raunchy AF this week during our solo episode, we describe what a penis sock is, an alternate use for a deflated Pilates ball, that one time in Bali when … well let’s just let the story speak for itself, our #metoo experiences, ADR nightmares, simulated sex, awkward tv show moments with kids, growing bodies, bellies and boob sweat, nipple changes, blubber and naked women on zebras! Yes the Mother Daze gets weird & wild this ep! Resource links: Loco Love This episode is proudly sponsored by St...

May 15, 20251 hr 7 min

‘Menifestation’, Cervical Orgasms and Primal Psychology with Amber & Hilary!

Manifesting—but with a twist! This week on The Mother Daze, we’re joined by Amber & Hilary of Twin Transmissions to explore their next-level approach to creation: Menifestation. It’s all about tapping into your feminine power, decoding primal psychology, and working with quantum energy to call in the dream life—whether it’s a house full of divine furniture, a cervical orgasm, selling your home, snagging that dream gig, financial overflow, or getting EXACTLY what you want and need from your m...

May 08, 20251 hr 12 min

When Lice Attacks! Soul Babies & Intrusive Thoughts

This ep is a wild ride—think lice. Yep, they’re back, they’re savage, and they’ve made themselves right at home on Sarah’s head (and on pretty much every child in the Northern Rivers). But these pesky invaders are no match for our girls and their arsenal of potions and lotions. We also dive into pregnancy updates, gender dreaming, soul baby connections, and the messier bits too—like intrusive thoughts and the anxiety that can follow pregnancy loss. It’s itchy heads and full hearts this week, and...

May 01, 202557 min

All About Brains: Lake Bell on Neurodiversity, Motherhood & Nova’s Journey

This week on The Mother Daze, we’re sitting down with the brilliant Lake Bell- actor, author, director, screenwriter, and mama; to dive into her powerful new children’s book All About Brains!, inspired by her daughter Nova’s epilepsy journey. This heart-led convo opens up the world of neurodiversity for kids, celebrating the many magical ways our brains work. Lake shares what it’s been like navigating Nova’s diagnosis, co-parenting with Nova’s dad, and becoming the ultimate information gatherer ...

Apr 24, 202554 min

Wrinkles, Aging & Birth Prep

It’s another solo episode where we discover new wrinkles, gag over strange illusionists performing questionable tricks, accidentally flip a nip, get our sexy time on, talk about spinning babies and labor creeping closer, throw in some fresh celebrity rooting dreams and wrap it all up with the usual chaos… because it’s us! And that’s how we roll. Resource links: Avocado Zinc Spinning Babies Bimby + Roy Mamoosh Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer F...

Apr 17, 202553 min

Changing Career Paths, Pregnancy Loss & Supporting Friends Through Grief

This week of TMD Tez and Sarah are joined by Tez’s dear friend — actress, filmmaker, and mama of three — Tahyna Macmanus, along with her friend and colleague - the beautiful twin mama Pippy Pomeranz. We dive into Tahyna’s powerful and healing documentary The Misunderstandings of Miscarriage, now available worldwide. It’s a deeply cathartic film that opens up the conversation around pregnancy loss and reminds us we’re never truly alone in our grief. Pippy shares her incredibly moving story of los...

Apr 10, 202554 min

Cellulite, Baby Names & Big Butts

Big butts, big babies, and a cellulite take over! This week on The Mother Daze, it’s a solo ep where we dive into all things pregnancy—baby name plans, big baby predictions, birth prep, eating everything in sight, and the annoying AF “Is baby here yet?” texts. Plus, pregnancy besties, gagging and dry heaving (both mums and kids), and the wild phenomenon of babies picking their own names. Buckle up, Dazeys—it’s a ride! Resource links: Follow Michelle Casey~Name Consultant on IG:@growlittlewildflo...

Apr 03, 202553 min

Co-sleeping, Holistic Parenting & Following mama instincts with Carson Meyer

This week we are interviewing the divine Carson Meyer, who has been making waves in the birthing and child development world. She has just launched her book baby “Growing Together,” which is a holistic guide to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum (OUT NOW!!) Carson, a doula, mother, and advocate for mindful parenting, brings a wealth of knowledge on how to nurture both baby and mother through this transformative journey. In our conversation, we chat about everything from changing nipples and deflat...

Mar 27, 20251 hr 2 min

All things pregnancy and one MEGA surprise!!!

This week on The Mother Daze, we’re diving headfirst into all things pregnancy! We’re cracking open Sarah and Teresa’s book and covering everything from fertility herbs to surviving those first-trimester wobbles, all-day sickness, and the rollercoaster of pregnancy anxiety after loss. And just when you think we’re wrapping up—BOOM—a mind-blowing surprise for one of our hosts that you do not want to miss! Listen Anywhere! Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/TheMotherDazeApple Spotify: https://bit.ly/T...

Mar 20, 20251 hr 7 min

Storms, Settling In & Star Studded Surprises

Dazeys, we’re back with a solo ep! This week, we’re diving into the chaos of an impending cyclone (because why not add a little extra drama to life?) settling into new communities on either side of the globe, and some pretty spectacular/shocking celebrity gifts the girls have received from their leading men (one very recently!) Plus, we’re talking new beginnings, runaway dogs and more!! Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer FB: https://www.facebook...

Mar 13, 20251 hr

Beauty, Balance & Big Life Questions with Iris & Romeo founder Michelle Gough Baril

This week, we dive deep into beauty, balance, and the big life questions with the founder of Iris & Romeo- Michelle Gough Baril. We’re talking about what it means to be a woman over 40—navigating beauty, identity, and the slow fade of self while juggling life’s relentless daily grind. Are we truly happy, or just keeping up? From the wisdom of horses, to the pull of equine therapy, we explore how reconnecting with nature helps us reconnect with ourselves. We also unpack the spiritual side of ...

Mar 06, 20251 hr

A Solo Episode SURPRISE

This solo episode we discuss some VERY EXCITING NEWS… Listen Anywhere! Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/TheMotherDazeApple Spotify: https://bit.ly/TheMotherDazeSpotify Google: https://bit.ly/TheMotherDazeGoogle Follow Sarah Wright Olsen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teresapalmer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/ DISCOUNT CODES: • Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 • Go to w...

Feb 27, 202557 min

Life Updates, Rebuilding & Back To Work Chaos

This week on The Mother Daze, Sarah and Teresa dive deeper into the impact of the Palisades fire. They also explore the wider fascination with natural disasters, the tragedy they bring, and the ways people manage to rebuild. But it’s not all heavy—there’s also a tan disaster (because it’s Tez and there’s always something!), some hilariously chaotic work stories, and life updates from both girls Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer FB: https://www....

Feb 20, 202546 minEp. 131

Beyond The Veil: Christina Prokos On Spiritual Rebirth, Other Dimensions & Quantum Theory

Dazeys, you ready for this? This week’s chat with medium Christina Prokos is a wild ride into the unseen. We talk about developing the gift, working with trauma, turning the gift it off (or dialing the frequency down), inner child work, ancestral DNA, karmic ties, energetic imprints, psychic children, past lives, that deep knowing feeling, psychic loops, life & death, ghosts, spiritual guides, quantum theory, other dimensions, and spiritual rebirth. Ya. You’re gonna froth as much as we did! ...

Feb 13, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 130

Loss & Love: Sarah & Eric On Losing Their Home In The LA Fires

What happens when the unthinkable becomes reality? This week, our very own Sarah sits down with her husband, Eric, to share their heartbreaking firsthand experience of watching the LA wildfire consume their home and community in real-time. They take us through the devastation of losing a lifetime of memories, the resilience it takes to rebuild from the ashes, and the emotional journey of grief, gratitude, and perspective shifts that only tragedy can bring. This is a raw, deeply moving conversati...

Feb 06, 20251 hr 41 minEp. 129

Replay: California Dreams, Poop Nightmares & Movie Biz

Another week, another solo episode and yet another couple of crazy Poop stories!! We also catch up on our California summer plans, new movie roles, Botox, Switzerland trips, July 4th traditions, diving into IVF and a shitload (literally) more! Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer FB: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/ DISCOUNT CODES: • Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 • Go to www.lovewell.earth and get 20% wh...

Jan 30, 202549 minEp. 128

Replay: Sexy Dreams, Glitch in the Matrix & Past Lives

Get ready, Dazeys, because this week’s solo is absolutely NUTS! Like, the kind of FREAKY you’ll be dying to share with all your friends. This episode involves Marshall Mathers—yep, Slim Shady gets sexy with one of our hosts (don’t ask, just listen). We stumble upon a glitch in the matrix and experience a dream phenomenon like no other. Plus, Witchy Winter strikes again as we uncover her pearls of psychic wisdom from the portal. And just when you think it couldn’t get weirder, we dive into past l...

Jan 23, 202556 minEp. 127

Replay: Spiritual Deepenings, Dream Interpretations & The Mother/ Soul Connection With Taylor Paige

What are our Dreams Really telling us? Where are our loved ones when they pass on? What is Quantum theory? Shall we discuss the rebirth of selves in death & birth? Or perhaps the manifestation & privilege conundrum? How to honor our Witch Wound? And hang on wait, there’s a real life Harry Potter like school in the UK for Mediums?! Pssst our incredible guest went there. Okay.. listen up Dazeys! We don’t like to play favourites but this week's guest, Taylor Paige completely and utterly roc...

Jan 16, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 126

From Holidaze Mayhem To New Years Magic

Happy New Year, Dazeys! In today’s episode, we’re reflecting on all the moments that carried us through 2024. We dive into the Holidaze madness—Teresa shares a recent manifesting breakthrough, tales from her epic relocation road trip, and the chaos of a last minute Christmas plans & moving house. Meanwhile, Sarah recounts a wild winter’s tale involving a ski lift and the unexpected adventure of navigating a stomach flu outbreak with her kids on their snowy road trip. Join us for the perfect ...

Jan 09, 202558 minSeason 1Ep. 125

Replay: The Science Behind Manifesting & Unlocking Your Full Power With Lacy Phillips

The INCREDIBLE Magnetic wonder that is Lacy Phillips is blowing our minds with her witchiness and wisdom. Ya’ll know we love a little woo woo on the pod and Lacy Phillips is next level. Her vibrancy and dynamism makes you feel like you’re buzzing, we were hanging off every word she had to say, enthralled by the possibilities of all she’s uncovered in her work that is available to everyone. Join us as Lacy walks us through unlocking, relearning and engaging in our own self work to become our most...

Jan 02, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 124

Replay: Signs From The Other Side With Laura Lynn Jackson

Dazeys! Time to FREAK OUT! The episode we have been talking about since the beginning of TMD is finally HERE. Join us as we delve into the extraordinary world of psychic mediumship with the renowned Laura Lynn Jackson. As you can imagine we could barely contain ourselves as she broke down the differences between mediumship and psychic abilities, gave us insights into communicating with our passed loved ones (without the need for a medium!), discussed the link between science and mediumship and t...

Dec 26, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 123

Mindfulness, Parenting Teens & Meditation with Daniel Ahearn

We’re a couple of Zen Mamas, and you’re about to be too! This week on The Mother Daze, we’re joined by Daniel Ahearn—certified meditation teacher, attachment-focused therapist, mindfulness expert, and Teresa & Mark’s very own “guru.” Daniel shares his wisdom on meditation, parenting teens in a media-driven world, working with incarcerated adults, healing trauma wounds, communicating with our kids, embracing sensitive masculinity, and his transformative oracle deck, Pathwork Oracle. Resource ...

Dec 19, 202458 minEp. 122

Witchiness, Holiday Pageants And Perspective Shifts

This week on The Mother Daze, we’re diving into perspective shifts and how they shape our parenting journeys. We’re chatting emotional triggers, reflecting on past pregnancy losses, the joy in larger age gaps, current life happenings, leaning into our witchiness, and our upcoming Dazey Dream Circle! Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer FB: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/ DISCOUNT CODES: • Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the co...

Dec 12, 202453 minEp. 119
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