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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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Magic Manifesting Moments, SIGNS from the other side & helping kids through anxiety

This is the kind of episode that gives us tingles.. we talk about the great expanse of the universe and all the many otherworldly things that just can’t be explained away by a textbook. From connections to the other side, to some (wild!!) manifesting successes, to helping lift the mental load for our kids and how being open & embodying a positive outlook in ourselves filters down to our children; setting them up to have the belief that their dreams, no matter how big, are achievable. We get ...

Mar 16, 202352 minEp. 31

Working Mama life, Mental Health & The OC, Bitches! with Mindy Clarke

Millennials get ready we are headed back to the OC, bitches!! 🎵 Californiaaaaa, Californiaaaaaa🎵 The cultural phenomenon of that show really made an impact on us ladies and today on the Mother Daze we are visited by the opposite to #momgoals Julie Cooper who is played but the definition of #momgoals Melinda ‘Mindy’ Clarke! We touch on the iconic teen drama, how Mindy was a young mom at the time on the hottest show on television and how she endeavored to balance it all. She also talks about bei...

Mar 09, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 30

Sex & Relationships After Baby

The Dazeys asked and we answered. In today's episode we talk finding your way back to your partner, knowing your kinks, domestic rebalancing, reclaiming your sexuality, childhood conditioning and the stories we tell ourselves. We get very candid about the ebbs and flows of our relationships post baby, finding spice again in the sack and we reveal what mental gymnastics we are currently facing in the wake of some needed self reflection time. Join us Dazeys as we walk you through the world of sex,...

Mar 02, 202356 minEp. 29

Part 2 with Mark Webber; Survival, Trauma Re-framing & Fight Patterns

After a record breaking episode for us at The Mother Daze we are back with the explosive part two of our conversation with Mark Webber. He walks us through his evolving relationship with sobriety, syphoning from the struggle, his relapses, radical trauma work, “the mexico story” and the Palmer/Webber fight pattern that always makes itself known. The candid, moving, confronting and inspirational wrap up to our two part series with the remarkable Mark Webber. Resources mentioned: The Meadows Rehab...

Feb 23, 202359 minEp. 28

Addiction, Homelessness, Trauma and Why ‘Dreams Work’ with Hollywood Actor/Director Mark Webber.

Imagine growing up as a small child homeless, living between cars, abandoned buildings, with a teenage mom and a heroin addicted father who left you sitting on a step at age 5 only to disappear from your life. Imagine believing in your dreams so much that your poverty and social standing only deepened your motivation to keep striving towards your goals. In this special two part series Teresa’s husband; actor, director, producer, writer, activist and father of five, Mark Webber, talks addiction, ...

Feb 16, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 27

When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned, Video Games, Tummy Tucks and Going Back to Work After Baby With Italia Ricci

This week on the mother daze Teresa meets her true crime nerd match - Mama, Actor, Entrepreneur, F45 lover Italia Ricci. We dive into all sorts of gems this week like when your birth doesn’t go to plan, developments with Winters ghost friend Hubba, gaming obsessions (and not just for the kids) having spontaneous tummy tucks and then chucking in a boob job, coz why not? And what happens when you look at your partner in the postpartum phase and say “Oh Hell No.. what have we done?!” All this and m...

Feb 09, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 26

Internet Trolls, YouTube Stardom, Raising an LGBTQ Child and Being You - With Anna Saccone

**trigger warning this episode contains in depth discussions about eating disorders** This week we explore what seems to be every subject under the sun with our very impressive guest Anna Saccone (and the inspiration behind our pregnancy Vlogs!) join us as we chit chat about a vast range of things from what’s it’s really like being the real life version of The Truman Show with the Saccone-Jolys watched-by-millions family YouTube channel, to grieving a pregnancy loss on a public forum, getting fi...

Feb 02, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 25

Dazey Q&A; Co-sleeping, Postpartum Body Commentary & Going From 1 to 2 Kids!

This week on The Mother Daze podcast we answer your DMs about sleeping (orrr not so much), co-sleeping, room sharing, transitioning from bed to crib, going from 1 to 2 kids, prepping siblings for new bubba, postpartum body judgements, what’s worked for us (and what hasn’t!) and all the many well earned lessons in this wild wacky world of raising small humans! Resource Links: DockATot https://dockatot.com/ Snuggle Me Organic https://snugglemeorganic.com Naturpedic Mattresses (Sarah’s little floor...

Jan 26, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 24

Birth Trauma, Your Soul Purpose & Universal Downloads With Midwife Cheryl Neufville Etiang

Have you ever delivered a baby in the middle of a crazy thunderstorm, without power, in Africa in a tiny room as a student midwife and had not one but two labouring women and their babies’ lives in your hands? Yeah us neither. But our guest has! Cheryl Neufville Etiang has something a little extra special running through her veins. We experienced full body chills listening to the otherworldly magic of this mama’s stories of spiritual guidance, universal downloads, her birth trauma and how she he...

Jan 19, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 23

Aging, Wrinkles, Botox and Beauty!

“Everyone has Botox and I just feel old!” This episode the girls explore the wonderful world of beauty products, the hottest makeup trends, to Botox or not to Botox, the Kardashians and their beauty must haves. From being triggered by their smooth foreheaded peers, to Gua Sha-ing and horror film esque LED face masks. Consider this your Dazey Dummy guide to a beauty breakdown for the youth extending curious of us all! Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresa...

Jan 12, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 22

Blended Families, Body Love and Birthing in a Turtle Neck with Hilary Duff

Kicking off the new year Up the Duff! with Hilary Duff that is. (And yes, there will be prego chatter) Hilary is an award winning actress, global sensation, entrepreneur, mama of three, philanthropist and a major mom crush of ours! Join us as we laugh our way through the many wild moments of parenting, chat blended families, husband tales, aging, body image, vintage flu, the luck babies bring, our respective careers, home births and frowning belly buttons! Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrigh...

Jan 05, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 21

Ho Ho Holiday disasters, on set mishaps and crazy listener tales and fails!

It’s that time of year when things get chaotic, sometimes horribly so, sometimes some of us have explosive diarrhea right before shooting a scene opposite the worlds biggest movie star and others sometimes find themselves rocking crying on a bathroom floor on Christmas Eve in a random hotel room but hey at least it’s colorful! Join us for the last episode of the year as we retell some super embarrassing/horrid moments in the wild world of Hollywood, chat parenting through relentless sickness, ha...

Dec 22, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 20

Teresa’s Home birth Story with Prairie Moon

“I was surprised the neighbors didn’t call the cops!!” In this episode Tez talks about how she got so loud during this birth she didn’t even realize that kind of volume could come out of her!! After her last two births were ‘ecstatic’ and ‘dreamy’ she thought this fourth birth would be a breeeeze. She was wrong. Listen to her chat about how her lionessing, sleep deprived, physically spent, back labouring, air bnbing self got through her latest birth. From Paris Hilton binges to a never-before-se...

Dec 15, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 19

Our EPIC ‘it's the Holidaaaze’ Gift Guide!!

Our ultimate Mother Daze gift guide is here !! This episode is a beast - jam packed with the most creative, outside the box, hottest gift ideas this holiday season. Join us and author, actor, mama and bento box queen Jenny Mollen as we unwrap (smart aren’t we?!) our go-to picks to officially crown you the best damn gift giver in all the land. We cover all your bases from the rando work colleague (cbd gummies anyone?!) the friend that has-it-all (buuut a tarot card reading voucher?!) your hard to...

Dec 08, 20221 hr 38 minEp. 18

INTERVIEWZ - with Comedian and Tik Tok Legend Elyse Myers

This week on the Mother Daze we are joined by TikTok sensation, mama, top podcaster and all round epic legend lady Elyse Myers!! We talk about her journey to content creation, the gift of therapy, her life changing viral Taco date moment, on air panic attacks, doing things scared and how to know when you’re ready to take the baby number 2 plunge!! Join us as we bear witness to Sarahs slowly growing arm pit sweat as her fan-girling reaches an all time high! This refreshing interview is one the gi...

Dec 01, 20221 hr 27 minEp. 17

BIRTH STORY and INTERVIEWZ: with Actor, Director, Mama - Daniela Ruah

This week on The Mother Daze Podcast we interview actor, director, mama of 2 and Sarah’s sister in law; the ever impressive, woman who balances it all- Daniela Ruah!! Join us as we gasp in disbelief at her gotta-hear-it-to-believe-it birth story with her daughter Sierra. Dani gives us a glimpse in to what life is like for her family of four as they navigate film commitments, international travel, a multi-religion household and all that goes in to raising her Olsen babes. Follo​w Sarah Wright Ols...

Nov 24, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 16

Breastfeeding, Tandem breastfeeding, and Feeding Babes

You asked and we answered! On this week’s episode of The Mother Daze, we are talking all things breastfeeding. Answering your questions with everything from losing your hair and getting pregnant again while breastfeeding to feeding your toddler and newborn at the same time. We also dive into the breastfeeding section of our book, “The Zen Mama Guide to Finding Your Rhythm in Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond,” feeding in public, our very different journeys with breastfeeding and people giving many ma...

Nov 17, 20221 hr 23 minEp. 15

INTERVIEWZ - with Actor, Producer, Father, Husband - Eric Christian Olsen

On this weeks episode of the mother daze, we have Sarah’s hubby - actor, producer, father of three, and all round legendary human Eric Christian Olsen joining us. And shit guys, this episode went DEEP! It’s revealing, candid, emotional, moving and takes a lot of surprising turns. Join us as we peel back the layers and discuss grief, communication, the evolution of relationships and all things Olsen. Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer FB: https:/...

Nov 10, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 14

Our Third Birth Stories: Poet and Winter

On this week’s episode of The Mother Daze, we're sharing our third birth stories! Have we mentioned that we have a lot of kids? Well we do! Join us as we put the spotlight on the journey of how both Poet and Winter entered our worlds. Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer FB: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/ Co-founders of @yourzenmama yourzenmama.com Read and buy their book! "The Zen Mama Guide To Finding Your Rhythm In Pregnancy, Birth,...

Nov 03, 20221 hr 30 minEp. 13

Manifesting your dream life with Stephanie Keith

On this week’s episode of The Mother Daze, we have special guest - manifestation guru and expert Stephanie Keith from The Law of Attraction Tribe Podcast and The Manifest It Now app. Join us as she offers practical tips, insightful wisdom and breaks down her go-to steps when manifesting your wildest wishes!! From dream homes to travel, financial abundance to health and mindset, let Stephanie Keith’s positivity and expertise guide you along your journey of calling in a life that you don’t need a ...

Oct 27, 20221 hr 15 minEp. 12

Don't turn off the lights!! - Spooky as sh*t haunting stories with our Listeners

This week, our listeners have dropped in to our inbox with some bone chilling stories of their own!! From ghost children to nightmarish demons YOU, our dazies, walk us through your own terrifying experiences. Join us as we read a few of your creepy tales as well as some of your spiritually heartwarming stories, and hopefully, send some shivers (good and bad) down everyone’s spines! Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer FB: https://www.facebook.com/...

Oct 20, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 11

“Are Angels Among Us?” - with Sarah's Mom Debbie Wright.

This week on The Mother Daze, we are joined by Sarah’s mama! Keeping with our supernatural theme for the spooky season, we discuss celestial travel, hallucinogenic frogs and have a pretty clear answer on the question, “are angels among us?” Sarah’s mom tells her story of being comforted through tragedy, and how she was able to keep going in one of the darkest moments of her life. Grab your popcorn, boo chips (and tissues!) and let’s dive in! Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow T...

Oct 13, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 10

The Haunting of Teresa’s House and other wildly creepy AF stories

Spooky season has begun!! This October we are exploring the things that go bump in the night (or ‘knock knock’ in Teresa’s case!) join us and special guest, Teresa’s pal Susie Collins, as we completely freak ourselves out retelling personal hauntings, strange happenings and mysteries of the universe that’ll send chills down your spine. Listener beware.. you’re in for a scare!! Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer FB: https://www.facebook.com/teres...

Oct 06, 202258 minEp. 9

Our Second Birth Stories: Esme and Forest

On this week’s episode of The Mother Daze, we're doing one of our favorite things: sharing our birth stories! But this time? We’re driving body-backwards into the speedy, yet emotional journeys of delivering our second-born babes. Join us as we vividly recount the many manic moments of our labor experiences — from rushing our husbands out of leisurely showers to taking impulsive hikes in wild brush and racing against multiplying contractions in heavy traffic. Seriously — you might want to buckle...

Sep 29, 20221 hr 22 minEp. 8

That Time We Had a Tarot Card Reading LIVE during our Podcast with Angie Banicki

This week on The Mother Daze, we're joined by a very special guest - tarot card reader to the biggest stars in the entertainment industry, mother, intuitive and all round boss lady mystical muse - Angie Banicki! Join us as she whips out her trusty cards to do a LIVE reading of the girls! Ohhh the things she uncovers. From future babies, huge job opportunities, to manifesting years and magical numbers, Angie so refreshingly weaves the relationship between spirituality, intuition and self awarenes...

Sep 22, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 7

INTERVIEWZ - with Multifaceted Mama Nikki Reed

On this week’s episode of The Mother Daze, we are doing our own INTERVIEWZ with a vampire — see what we did there? — with our dear friend, actress, business owner and fellow mama, Nikki Reed. From her 10-year span working on that little-known Twilight film franchise to founding her own sustainable jewelry company to her photography, this multi-faceted mum breaks down the importance of trusting your maternal intuition, sexy nights spent reading medical journals, career changes, and, of course, he...

Sep 15, 20221 hrEp. 6

Our first birth stories Pt 2 - Teresa

This week on The Mother Daze, we're back with Pt 2 of the dazy ladies first birth stories! But now we have the gals swapping roles - Teresa as birther and Sarah as birth helper! From the moment Teresa’s water breaks during….(ya get the drift), to castor oil explosions, back labor, failed nipple stimulation, acupuncture induction and an eventual home birth transfer, this birth story is as WILD & unexpected as they come!! Join the ladies as they laugh and reminisce on the many twists and turns...

Sep 08, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 5

INTERVIEWZ - with body love warrior Taryn Brumfitt

On this week’s episode of The Mother Daze, we are taking our INTERVIEWZ down under with our special guest and Australia’s own body positivity champion, Taryn Brumfitt. From her viral, nontraditional Before and After photo that helped kickstart a global body love movement to being the subject of Ashton Kutcher’s “this is good for the world” tweet, Taryn now has her eyes set on empowering our children with her new doco, “Embrace Kids.” She is a breath of fresh air and the mama warrior we need to h...

Sep 01, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 4

Our first birth stories Pt 1 - Sarah

On this week’s episode of The Mother Daze, we take a deep dive into Sarah’s birth (and bodily fluids!) with her first baby, Wyatt, back in 2013. It was a long, intense and beautiful home birth that Teresa was witness to as a member of Sarah’s birth team. Join the gals as they reminisce on the many moments of Sarah’s labor—from catching poopies and the Gaskin Maneuver to Teresa’s PTSD and Eric’s 3-hour squat hold. Strap on ya boots, as this one’s a wild ride! Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swri...

Aug 25, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 3

INTERVIEWZ - "Who am I now?" with Ashley Tisdale

On this week's episode of The Mother Daze, join Sarah and Teresa AND special guest — actor, mama and founder of Frenshe — Ashley Tisdale as they discuss personal identity after becoming a mom, anxiety, self love and more! Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer FB: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/ Co-founders of @yourzenmama yourzenmama.com Read and buy their book! "The Zen Mama Guide To Finding Your Rhythm In Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond" ...

Aug 18, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 2
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