We’re so excited to share one of our content series from Facebook with you: Getting Comfortable With the Uncomfortable. In this episode, we talk about making friends with people who might not look like you and learning how to grow trust with new people and also your current community. You can catch new episodes of Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable each week on Monday at 12pm EST on the Detroit Mom Facebook page. Join Elizabeth Lewis, CEO of Detroit Mom, as she talks with real moms about...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 22
We’re so excited to share one of our content series from Facebook with you: Getting Comfortable With the Uncomfortable. In this episode, we were just grappling with the tragedy of the Oxford High School shooting. Each person has a different viewpoint and we discuss how to have difficult conversations with others about tragedies when they happen. You can catch new episodes of Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable each week on Monday at 12pm EST on the Detroit Mom Facebook page. Join Elizabet...
Jun 09, 2022•57 min•Ep. 21
We’re so excited to share one of our content series from Facebook with you: Getting Comfortable With the Uncomfortable. In this episode, we talk about the differences between traveling or driving when you are Black versus Muslim versus white. If you haven’t considered how things might be different for someone else while driving around town, you’re definitely going to want to listen to this one. You can catch new episodes of Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable each week on Monday at 12pm E...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 20
We’re so excited to share one of our content series from Facebook with you: Getting Comfortable With the Uncomfortable. In this episode, we continue talking about microaggressions and how they impact people of color and what allies can do to hold each other accountable for our microaggressions toward others. You can catch new episodes of Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable each week on Monday at 12pm EST on the Detroit Mom Facebook page. Join Elizabeth Lewis, CEO of Detroit Mom, as she ta...
May 26, 2022•54 min•Ep. 19
We’re so excited to share one of our content series from Facebook with you: Getting Comfortable With the Uncomfortable. In this episode, we answer the questions: What are microaggressions and why do they matter? How can we hold ourselves and each other accountable for our microaggressions toward others? You can catch new episodes of Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable each week on Monday at 12pm EST on the Detroit Mom Facebook page. Join Elizabeth Lewis, CEO of Detroit Mom, as she talks w...
May 19, 2022•56 min•Ep. 18
Ramadan is celebrated each year around the world for an entire month by Muslims. On this episode, we dive into what Ramadan looks like in the Muslim community and why it is celebrated. We ask questions and learn about all things Ramadan, and how we can foster a culture of recognizing and celebrating holidays that are different from our own. Join Elizabeth Lewis, CEO of Detroit Mom, as she talks with real moms about real life issues on The Unfiltered Mom. This week’s cast includes Krystle English...
Apr 07, 2022•49 min•Ep. 17
We’re so excited to share one of our content series from Facebook with you: Getting Comfortable With the Uncomfortable. In this episode, Tumkeen, Kenisha, and Erica introduce themselves to you and begin sharing their different experiences with race and diversity. We’re so excited to be talking about diversity, equity and inclusion again! You can catch new episodes of Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable each week on Monday at 12pm EST on the Detroit Mom Facebook page. Join Elizabeth Lewis,...
Nov 28, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 16
On this special episode of The Unfiltered Mom, we get the chance to talk all about a wonderful resource in our community, The Friendship Circle. The mission of the Friendship Circle is to provide support and inclusion to individuals with special needs in the Detroit area. Through their programming, they provide so many opportunities for all individuals from childhood through adulthood. Join us in learning about this very special place with Bassie Shemtov, the founder of the Friendship Circle, Er...
Nov 28, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Society places norms on gender roles even in our modern society and it doesn’t stop when it comes to raising our kids. From treating girls like little princesses to expecting boys to be rough and tumble, we all have a different opinion on what’s right for our family. In this episode, we sit down with real moms who have their own opinions about what raising boys and girls should look like, and whether or not there should be a difference at all. Join Elizabeth Lewis, CEO of Detroit Mom, as she tal...
Nov 18, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 14
As we discussed how trauma can leave lasting effects on your body in the previous episode, in this second part, we talk about practical tips to cope with your trauma to start feeling better. There are a variety of ways to take steps towards dealing with the trauma we’ve experienced in our lives from therapy to medication and many other options. Join Elizabeth Lewis, CEO of Detroit Mom, as she talks with real moms about real life issues on The Unfiltered Mom. This week’s cast includes Kristina Ri...
Nov 11, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Trigger Warning: Pregnancy and Infant Loss As we hold moms who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss in our hearts, there is another group of women who struggle in silence without support. Many women have had to make the impossible decision to terminate a pregnancy for medical reasons. Unfortunately, these women aren’t shown the same support after their loss because their decision is oftentimes seen as controversial or wrong. In this episode, we sit down with women who have experienced preg...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Many of us have something in our past that has caused trauma in our lives, whether it be from a childhood experience or something we encountered as an adult. The effects of these traumatic events can be long lasting and can not only trigger emotional pain, but physical and mental pain as well. In this first of two episodes we talk about how trauma in our lives can affect the way we think and feel and how to know if past trauma may be causing lasting effects on your body. Join Elizabeth Lewis, CE...
Oct 28, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 12
If there’s one question many moms dread getting asked, it’s “are you pregnant again?” Everyone has an opinion about how many babies we choose to have and it really can be more hurtful than people might think. In this episode, we talk about the reasons why we choose to have more babies and how as moms we can own our journeys instead of letting other people rain on our parades. Join Elizabeth Lewis, CEO of Detroit Mom, as she talks with real moms about real life issues on The Unfiltered Mom. This ...
Oct 21, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 10
What would you tell your younger self if you could let them know anything in the whole world? Our own lives were shaped by a laundry list of things: parents, culture, where we lived, and that has affected us, for better or worse, and the person we are today. Now that we have kids of our own and share our knowledge of the past, there are so many things we might have done differently. In this episode, we talk about how our current views on life can help us raise strong, independent, and wonderful ...
Oct 14, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 9
The balance between being a good mom and being a good spouse is something a lot of women struggle with in day to day life. As we experience different seasons of marriage, there is an evolution of the relationship that might feel different than it once did. In this episode, we talk about how different women deal with roadblocks and struggles in their marriages and come out the other side with a better appreciation for their spouse and a deeper understanding of how to manage the expectations we se...
Oct 07, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Antepartum depression, or prenatal depression, is a really big thing that no one is talking about. From depression and anxiety to panic attacks and PTSD, many women experience a not-so-glamorous side of pregnancy that often isn’t shared. In this episode, we sit down with moms who have experienced and struggled with antepartum to discuss how it can look different for many women and the lasting side effects they experience long after being pregnant. Join Elizabeth Lewis, CEO of Detroit Mom, as she...
Sep 30, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 7
With everyone’s comfort for getting out and about at different levels, feeling safe when taking your family for an adventure has never been more important. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit knows just how important it is to keep you and your family safe during this time and has made some great improvements to give you peace of mind when they reopen October 1st. In this episode, we sit down with Linda Walter, director of the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center...
Sep 09, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Cannabis is becoming increasingly more popular as states continue to pass it into law for recreational use. We’ve all heard the negative comments and stigmas behind using cannabis. But what are the benefits that come with using cannabis recreationally? In this episode, we have a real conversation with John McLeod, owner and founder of Cloud Cannabis, and Jamie Freeman, a Detroit Area mom, to talk about the positive side of using recreational cannabis. We also debunk some of those popular myths y...
Aug 26, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Now that cannabis is legal in many states, moms are turning to using it in many forms to ease the strain of postpartum depression, anxiety, and the daily stresses of motherhood. But we know that using cannabis in any way still carries a stigma with it and moms are fighting back. In this episode, our cast discusses the pros and cons of cannabis use and how to break the stigma of using it medically or recreationally. Join Elizabeth Lewis, CEO of Detroit Mom, as she talks with real moms about real ...
Aug 26, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Moms today have a million things they are “supposed” to do. We take care of the kids from morning to night, clean every surface multiple times a day, and cook healthy meals for our families. But beyond that, society now expects us to be better for ourselves: self care, meditation, exercise, journaling. There simply aren’t enough hours in a day to do everything. In this episode, our panel of moms discusses how we can do less in order to do more, and ways to avoid feeling the societal pressure to ...
Aug 18, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Patience is running thin these days and cancel culture is running rampant. People are quick to judge others and rarely wait for an opportunity for redemption or apology before sending them to be cancelled. But is eliminating a person, place, or thing really the best way to handle these difficult situations? In this episode we talk about how cancel culture has evolved into what it is today, why we find parts of it to be problematic, and how we can do better together. Join Elizabeth Lewis, CEO of ...
Aug 18, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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Aug 18, 2021•51 sec•Season 2Ep. 1
Have you ever wondered if your child is developmentally delayed? In this episode we sit down with Mia Hall, a Social Worker and Volunteer for the Thrive from Home program through Build Up Michigan, and Detroit Mom's Kristen Baffo as they discuss Kristen's daughter's special developmental needs and the free resources available to you through Build Up Michigan. For more information on Build Up Michigan head to their website at http://buildupmi.org...
May 20, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Join us as Jamie Freeman and Jessica Turner talk about financial obstacles for individuals with disabilities including special guest Scott de Varona from MiABLE. To learn more about MiABLE click here - https://www.miable.org/
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 12
Community is what you make of it, and everyone at some point has been the outsider. Sometimes we find ourselves going outside our comfort zone to seek connection, and other times it just happens organically. It’s obvious we are all experiencing it to some degree, and we sit down with a group of Detroit Moms to discuss what community means to them. Panel: Elizabeth @iamelizabethlewis, Kristen @houseofbaffo, Jasmine @mahoganyhope, Tiphany @tiphanis.epiphany, JeeYoung @simplyeveryblog, Monique @mon...
Mar 26, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 11
There is a new modern family today and we look at what co-parenting looks like for this panel of Detroit moms. How we became parents, and how we grew up are unique to all of us. Some of us started our parenting journey on our own, and some of us followed what some consider the “traditional” way. In this episode, we discuss our decisions and challenges along the way. Panel: Elizabeth @iamelizabethlewis, Kristen @houseofbaffo, Jasmine @mahoganyhope, Tiphany @tiphanis.epiphany Read more from our co...
Mar 18, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 10
“Mom guilt” we all have it, and we usually feel it most when are stricken with “Angry Mom” syndrome. We yell, we scream, we get upset, its all part of the role, but what makes us lose our cool? Our panel of moms have children of all different ages, and in this episode, we give ourselves grace and confide in each other. Panel: Elizabeth @iamelizabethlewis, Kristen @houseofbaffo, Kimberly @xokimberlywyman, Jasmine @mahoganyhope, Tiphany @tiphanis.epiphany Read more from our contributors at www.det...
Mar 11, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Maybe you just had a baby, or maybe you are pregnant and preparing for birth. Dr. Rachael Elizabeth, Physical Therapist and pelvic floor specialist, answers the questions you are maybe a little too embarrassed to talk about with your general practitioner. As a mama of five of her own babies, Dr. Rachael is in tune with the effects pregnancy and delivery can have on a woman’s body. In this episode, Dr. Rachael’s passion for women’s health and nurturing ways make you feel both comforted and cared ...
Mar 04, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
On this episode, we sit down with Rachel from Rise Psychiatry and discuss the complexities of female friendships. Many of us have had an experience with a friendship that did not serve us, or friendships that take a shift. Are we jumping to conclusions? Are you feeling purposely left out? Or is it Mom FOMO? Panel: Elizabeth @iamelizabethlewis, Kristen @houseofbaffo, JeeYoung @simplyeveryblog, Tiphani @tiphanis.epiphany, Monique @moniquethestylist, Kimberly @xokimberlywyman Guest Panel: Rachel Pa...
Feb 17, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 7
On this episode we sit down with Hannah Awada, founder and owner of the Michigan-based, female-owned Hummus Goodness—homemade, fresh, delicious hummus made right here in Metro Detroit. While living in China for her husband’s job, Hannah began Hummus House and shares with us some of her trials and laughs along the way. Hannah’s passion for hummus, community, and business is infectious. We also chat side hustles with other Detroit Moms and what the transformation from a career or SAHM to entrepren...
Feb 11, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 6
