Kristen Bell gives us the motherhood advice we all need to hear

What is having kids like? Talking dogs, according to Kristen.

By Motherly Updated July 27, 2022

Host Liz Tenety kicks off Season 3 of the Motherly Podcast with an interview with Kristen Bell—actress, singer, soon-to-be children’s author, mother of two, and Hello Bello founder. Kristen discusses co-parenting, self-care, and how there’s no such thing as other people’s kids. Kristen also talks about one of her most famous characters: Anna, from Frozen and Frozen II. Additionally, this season, we’ve invited our Motherly community to share their own stories—and following Liz’s discussion with Kristen, you’ll hear from a listener about how she co-parents with her partner.

The Motherly Podcast is hosted by Liz Tenety and produced by Jennifer Bassett with support from Jordan Gass-Poore and Renata Sellitti. Music by The Blue Dot Sessions.

Thanks to our episode sponsor, Third Love.

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