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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

Optimism, Manifesting & Surrogacy with Dr Deepika Chopra

Dazeys! You’re in for a treat. This week, we’re sitting down with the amazing Dr. Deepika Chopra—a mama, optimism expert, and true visionary in her field. We chat about her work in the niche space of optimism and debunk some common misconceptions about “positive thinking.” Dr. Chopra shares powerful insights on how to close the gap between our expectations and beliefs, manifest magical moments, and use all our senses to visualize and bring our dreams to life. Dr Chopra also opens up about her su...

Dec 05, 202459 minEp. 120

Mum Fails, A Summer Loss And Finding Peace

This week, we take you through the full spectrum of life’s light, dark, and everything in between. We kick off with stories of escaping dogs, drunken saviours, heroic flight agents, chaotic overcommitting, mom fails, FOMO, and the ever-present mum guilt. Then, we shift gears to explore Sarah’s summer pregnancy loss, delving into her beautiful reflections and the healing journey that followed. Resource links: Listen to Angie Banikie episode on TMD: Exploring the Soul With Tarot Queen Angie Banick...

Nov 28, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 119

It’s A Love Fest! With Riley Keough On Motherhood, Loss & The Balancing Act

Today’s episode is a total pinch-me moment as we sit down with our OG Dazey and ultimate Mother Daze superfan, the incredible Emmy-nominated Riley Keough! It’s a full-circle love fest as we gush over Riley’s phenomenal career and dive into shiz like the A-holes who hate kids on planes, Meisner-fueled Mad Max madness, character acting, singing and swinging at Chanel, and the raw duality of birth and death. Riley opens up about the isolation of grief and how co-authoring From Here to the Great Unk...

Nov 21, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 118

Am I Middle Aged?, Frotox & Hugh Grant Baby

Another solo episode is here! This week on The Mother Daze, we’re all about that ‘frotox’ life (free Botox?!). We’re less about the baseball shaped sh*t vs. drain vs. dog situation Teresa endured, but we’ll sidestep the mess to catch up on conception updates, segue into feeling our “middle-aged-ness”, getting hot for Hugh Grant (move over Eminem), and Tez swoons over her exciting new neighbor! This episode is proudly sponsored by MeUndies! Check out the brand new MeUndies Kids line today. To get...

Nov 14, 202455 minEp. 117

Farm Life, Pregnancy And Falling In Love With Torrey Devitto

On this episode of The Mother Daze, the girls chat with actress and soon-to-be first-time mama Torrey DeVitto. They dive into Hollywood’s unfiltered side and the career insecurities that never really go away. Torrey shares her thoughts on prepping for birth, finding love, and living out Tez & Sarah’s ultimate dream farm life!! Plus, they take on the unsolicited commentary on pregnant bodies (seriously, how is this still a thing?!). Join us for the usual lols and honest chat! Follo​w Sarah Wr...

Nov 07, 202456 minEp. 116

Tez’s True Crime Tales; Halloween Edition

Happy halloweeeeeen! This episode Teresa has managed to convince Sarah to listen to some of the most infamous mysterious in True Crime history!! These are the cases that left detectives scratching their heads and amateur sleuths hotly debating online. Get ready for some chilling tales that’ll leave you questioning everything. What do you think happened? This episode is proudly sponsored by Osea. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code MOTHERDAZE at oseamalibu.com Resource links Tyler Hen...

Oct 31, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 115

Decoding Dreams With Dream Expert Laurie Loewenberg

On this ep of The Mother Daze we dive into the world of dreams with renowned expert Laurie Loewenberg! We explore the fascinating phenomenon of shared dreaming (mainly about rooting Eminem), the mysterious connection of twin flame dreaming, and unravel the meaning behind recurring dreams. Laurie helps us decode the subconscious messages hidden in our dreams, offering insights on how they can guide us through our waking lives! Some really cool interpretations came up and as you know we are here f...

Oct 24, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 114

Conscious Relationships, Wellness & The Ego With James Duigan & Mark Webber

We have two legends today on the podcast - wellness coach, seven-time best selling author and trainer to the stars, James Duigan and a Mother Daze favourite; filmmaker, actor & teacher Mark Webber (aka T Palms hubby) these two best bros open up about their long, soul-searching conversations on consciousness, embracing the ego, and what it truly means to be a father and a man in today’s world. Together, we dive deep into toxic masculinity, manifesting your best life, and how to grow closer in...

Oct 17, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 113

Hauntings, A Move & An Attached Ghost!

Spooky season is here, and we’re diving headfirst into the paranormal! This week we’re talking all things hauntings; house and car!?, those unsavory moments that make your skin crawl, Teresa’s latest true crime podcast obsession, ghosts practicing attachment theory, and the importance of following that ick feeling. Plus, we’ll share wild road trip stories, travel mishaps, and… communicating with the other side. Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer...

Oct 10, 202457 minEp. 112

Exploring The Soul With Tarot Queen Angie Banicki

This week on The Mother Daze, we're thrilled to welcome back our favorite tarot queen, Angie Banicki, as she unveils her stunning new deck, Explorer of the Soul. We dive deep into the art of nurturing a healthy relationship with the cards, share some wobbly magical thinking moments, and explore our spiritual growth and upleveling. Angie gives both of us mind-blowing readings, uncovering some seriously exciting things on the horizon, tapping into some powerful soul baby energy, and she predicts s...

Oct 03, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 111

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...

Sep 26, 202456 minEp. 110

Dancing, Healing And Finding Light In The Dark With Tia Bee Stokes

This week, we’re joined by the incredible Tia Bee Stokes! A body-positive queen, cancer warrior, mom of 5, and all-around badass! Tia opens up about the life-altering moment she was diagnosed with cancer during the height of the COVID lockdowns, just after giving birth to her fifth baby. She shares the raw reality of reintegrating into family life post-treatment, finding joy in the little things every day, and how she danced her way into the hearts of millions while navigating her cancer journey...

Sep 19, 202447 minEp. 109

Our Beauty & Wellness Routines, Breathwork & More Witchy Woo Woo

In this solo episode, we’re diving into the nitty gritty of our beauty routines (because, let’s be real, self-care is survival!). We’ll chat about trying to put on our metaphorical oxygen mask first as moms, share our health tips, rave about our Lovewell and Baeo faves, and explore the kids' fascination with tarot cards. We’ll also dish on our transformative cacao ceremony experience and our new interest in breathwork (it’s both a total bitch and WILDLY cool!). Plus, we’re spilling some of this ...

Sep 12, 202454 minEp. 108

Ashley Stock: Her Life Story, The Roller Coaster Of Motherhood, Postpartum Anxiety & The Loss Of Her Daughter

This episode of The Mother Daze is an emotional rollercoaster like no other. Ashley Stocks (of the globally loved @littlemissmomma) story will absolutely floor you as she shares the deeply personal details of her daughter Stevie’s passing. Ashley opens up about her grief with such raw honesty, but also manages to find moments of hope and even joy in the darkest of times. We also chat about her early days of blogging, the wild ride of first time parenting, battling postpartum anxiety, and how she...

Sep 05, 20241 hr 43 minEp. 107

Boundaries, Discipline & Saving Doggies!!

On this episode of The Mother Daze, we're on a solo mission to discuss family dynamics and the ever evolving tapestry of raising these small humans. We chat about how we set boundaries with our kiddos, the Olsen “thinking chair,” the Palmer “time-ins”. And what really counts as a swear word? We’re also diving into our latest adventure in rescuing death row dogs—sometimes with the hubby’s full blessing, and other times… well, let’s just say one found out after the fact! Tune in for laughs, real t...

Aug 29, 202451 minEp. 106

Natural Beauty & The Healing Power of The Ocean with OSEA founder Jenefer Palmer

This week on The Mother Daze, we’re beyond thrilled to chat with Jenefer Palmer, the visionary founder of OSEA (and yes, what a banging last name!). As she celebrates her 70th birthday, Jenefer takes us on a journey through the many seasons of her life—from the healing magic of the ocean that inspired OSEA, to working side by side with her daughter, and the joy of following your passion. We dive deep into the beauty of a clean routine, the importance of community, and some of Jenefer’s most colo...

Aug 22, 202457 min

Magical Thinking, IVF And Gifts From The Universe

In this solo episode of The Mother Daze, we are chatting about the dance between magical thinking and pragmatic realism (ewww we hate those words ) Tez talks gives an IVF update, we explore the ups and downs of manifesting dreams—when the universe seems to listen, and when it sends a curveball (because let’s be honest, the universe has a sense of humor), Sarah tells another Winter the witchy wonder story, we chat dream job fall throughs and how we’ve both had to dig deeeep into the toolbox to na...

Aug 15, 202453 minEp. 104

Jessica Alba On Life, Love And The Moments That Shape Us

Our guest this week needs no introduction! Jessica Alba—mom of three, producer, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist—joins us on The Mother Daze. We dive deep into the early days of Jess’s booming Hollywood career (when Teresa had posters of her alongside Freddie Prinze Jr. and Ryan Phillippe on her bedroom wall!). We discuss her big life pivot when she became a mom at 27, how her relationship with religion changed, and how her spiritual philosophy has grown over the years. We also explore he...

Aug 08, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 103

Sacred Medicine Making, Witches And Herbalism With Marysia Miernowska

Teacher, author, earth activist and the director of The school of the sacred wild Marysia Mierowska, joins us to talk all about the magical healing elements of plants! Marysia is a renowned herbalist, green witch and now shares her profound knowledge of herbal medicine, earth stewardship and sustainable living with students from all over the world. Today on the ep we pick her brain about getting pregnant, the three doshas, the language of plants, patterns of disease and so much more!! Resource l...

Aug 01, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 100

Bonus Episode: 100th Bday Messages From Our Dazeys!

Surprise! Slipped into your feed a little earlier than usual! Well that’s for good reason, we couldn’t let the rest of the Dazey messages go unheard- so we team up with some cute little co-hosts to play you voice messages from our Dazeys and answer questions like how did you know when to have another baby?, what if your partner doesn’t want anymore kids but you do?, what are some of your favourite places to visit in Cali? How do you choose baby names? Guyyyyssss WE LOVE YOU!!! Thank you for cele...

Jul 29, 202451 minEp. 100

Glorious Gastro, Summer Travels And Some Embarrassing Tales

In today's solo episode, we're diving into the age-old mystery of why us mothers are never in the pictures with our kids (and how to fix that!). Sarah spills the beans on her Switzerland trip, and brace yourselves for the inevitable poo stories. We've got tales of upside-down planes, John Malkovich, Tom Cruise, safari explosions, sushi disasters, and so much more! This episode is proudly sponsored by Once Upon Photo Books! Join us in celebrating mom’s irreplaceable presence with a challenge for ...

Jul 25, 202449 minEp. 101

Celebrating Our 100th Episode With Our Hubbies Eric Olsen & Mark Webber

Hey Dazeys! Welcome to a very special milestone episode of The Mother Daze—our 100th episode! We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than by bringing on our favorite guests yet—our amazing husbands, Eric Olsen and Mark Webber. Join us as we dive into heartfelt conversations about family life, the ups and downs of parenthood, and the journey we've shared together. We’re filled with gratitude for you, our amazing Dazeys, who have been with us every step of the way. Whether you're a long-ti...

Jul 18, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 100

Whimsical & Wild, Hottest Baby Name Trends With Expert Michelle Casey

What kind of baby names spark joy in you? Whimsical, nature-inspired, vintage, bold, brave, classic, or wild? We're sitting down with Instagram's favorite baby name expert and Aussie mum of three, Michelle Casey of Grow Little Wildflower. She'll walk us through the hottest baby name trends, share how she intuitively helps couples decide on names, and offer advice on what to do when one parent says no to every suggestion. We'll also chat about all the runner-up names we didn't use and the ones we...

Jul 11, 202454 minEp. 99

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! This week’s episode of The Mother Daze is proudly sponsored by OSEA! Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code MOTHERDAZE at OSEAMalibu.com. You’ll get free samples with every order, and free shipping on orders over $60. Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: I...

Jul 04, 202446 minEp. 98

Mental Health, Manifesting & Movie Making With The ‘Rebelutionary’ Nadine Crocker

Nadine Crocker marches to the beat of her own drum. This award-winning director, writer, actress, and producer is a true trailblazer. Nadine opens up about her journey through trauma and a past suicide attempt, and how these experiences fueled her passion for storytelling. She discusses her directorial debut with the award-winning "Continue," manifesting her dream collaborators (and many other NEXT LEVEL Dazey jaw dropping manifesting moments) as well as discussing her work on the LIONSGATE feat...

Jun 27, 202455 minEp. 97

Trips To The ER, Dogs Unleashed & Dazey Meetups!

Solo episode is up! We talk about Teresa’s unwanted and very sudden familiarity with the inside of Dublin's children hospital, Sarah's hidden talents, Teresa’s hang outs with some Irish Dazeys, Sarah's childhood puke fails, Teresa's poop-over-puke preferences and Sarah's double whammy run in with some rather unruly and outta control dogs! This episode is proudly sponsored by Vegamour! For a limited time, The Mother Daze listeners get 20% off their first order by going to vegamour.com/motherdaze ...

Jun 20, 202447 minEp. 96

Surrogacy, Star Wars And Living The Dream With Katee Sackhoff

In our interview with actor and mama Katee Sackoff we cover a wiiiide range of topics of conversation from disappearing eyebrows, feeling like an old fart at work, how to look less dead, infertility struggles, loss, grief, Katees surrogacy journey, the postpartum/work life balance, memory loss, the invisible work of mothers, the oozy coolness of 90s Mark Webber, supportive partners and for the Star Wars nerds in the back, we ask Katee all about her dream role in THE MANDALORIAN!!! This episode i...

Jun 13, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 94

Birth At 45, Facing Fear & Showing Up In Partnership With Angi And Arlynd Fletcher

Angi and Arlynd Fletcher grace us with their incredibly aspirational existence this week! We talk all about their four births, from their C-section experience, to having a Vbac and then their dreamy recent home birth at Angi’s “geriatric” age of 45 (listen up docs- this shit is outdated/ridiculous/insulting!!) we also unpack fear during childbirth and Arlynd breaks down his unique perspective of allowing the process to unfold without the need to control or fix it as a partner. We also chat their...

Jun 06, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 94

Tez Updates, Camping Adventures And A Bird Invasion

Solo episode is up!! We are talking about big changes, solo air travel with four kids, more wild signs from the other side, epiphanies, psychic friends, bizarre bird encounters, Mother’s Day sleepovers & theme park visits and wonky work accents! All this and of course loads more on this week's ep. Resource Links: Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe by Laura-Lynne Jackson Laura-Lynne Jackson on The Mother Daze: Signs From The Other Side With Laura-Lynne Jackson Follo​w Sarah Wright Ols...

May 30, 202445 minEp. 93

A Soul Hour With Christy Dawn Baskauskas

The beautiful Christy Dawn Baskauskas is on the podcast today, she is a pioneer in her area of expertise- designing incredible regenerative, timeless, farm-to-closet, ethical fashion with her brand Christy Dawn, we are maaaajor fans and her dresses adorn the racks in our wardrobe and are splashed across our social pages. Not only is Christy an incredible Mother Earth advocate and a globally celebrated designer but she’s also immersed in a slow living, kids-back-to-nature, meditation filled, soul...

May 23, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 92
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