What the world’s oldest cultures taught Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff about parenting

NPR Global Health Desk Correspondent, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, traveled to three continents with her three-year-old daughter, Rosie, along as her sidekick. Together, they lived with Maya, Hadzabe, and Inuit families, and learned how to tame Rosie's tantrums, motivate kids to be helpful, and build confidence and self-sufficiency. Michaeleen captured all that she learned in her New York Times bestselling book, Hunt, Gather, Parent. Liz checked in with her to talk more about her book, what makes modern Western parenting "weird," why the village is just ingrained in almost every culture except our own, and how we can incorporate what Michaeleen learned from these families into our own lives.

By Motherly September 9, 2021

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Esther Perel wants to help you rediscover the erotic and build your own modern village

September 23, 2021

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Kristen Bell and Jackie Tohn on friendship and the art of the “sneak teach”

September 16, 2021

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Emily Oster on her new book and another pandemic school year

September 2, 2021

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Elle Moxley on Building a More Inclusive Society for Our Kids

August 26, 2021

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Willow Pump CEO Laura Chambers Wants to Bring Dignity Back to Breastfeeding

August 26, 2021

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Heng Ou on Why Moms Need Postpartum Healing

In this first episode of Season 8 of The Motherly Podcast, Liz speaks with Heng Ou, the author of the book The First 40 Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother and the founder of Motherbees, which is a food and lifestyle company that supports women through every stage of motherhood.

August 25, 2021

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Sweet Potato Soul’s Jenné Claiborne Explains Why There’s is Hope for Even Our Pickiest of Eaters

In this episode, Liz talks to Jenné Claiborne, founder of the wildly popular vegan lifestyle platform and cookbook, Sweet Potato Soul, about how she went from being a picky chicken nugget eater kid to a plant-based chef, cooking instructor, and health coach.

August 19, 2021

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Kelly and Callie of Slumberkins on Talking to Kids About Difficult Emotions

NPR Global Health Desk Correspondent, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, traveled to three continents…

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Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike on Raising Montessori Babies

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June 17, 2021

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Wow in the World’s Mindy Thomas on staying young at heart

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June 10, 2021

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Season 7

Dawn Fable educates us on CBD and the importance of laughter

NPR Global Health Desk Correspondent, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, traveled to three continents…

June 3, 2021

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Jewel on breaking negative cycles and bringing out the best in our kids

NPR Global Health Desk Correspondent, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, traveled to three continents…

May 27, 2021

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Best-selling author Katherine May on the power of rest and retreat in difficult times

NPR Global Health Desk Correspondent, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, traveled to three continents…

May 20, 2021

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Emma Brown on Raising Emotionally Healthy Boys

NPR Global Health Desk Correspondent, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, traveled to three continents…

May 13, 2021

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Melissa Bernstein of Melissa & Doug wants you to know that you aren’t alone

NPR Global Health Desk Correspondent, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, traveled to three continents…

May 6, 2021

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Floral Designer Sarah Winward on the power of observation and bringing nature inside

NPR Global Health Desk Correspondent, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, traveled to three continents…

April 29, 2021

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Shea McGee on Recalibration, Balance, and the Beauty in Everyday

NPR Global Health Desk Correspondent, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, traveled to three continents…

April 21, 2021

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DIY Queen Angela Rose Wants You to Stop Pinning and Start Doing

NPR Global Health Desk Correspondent, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, traveled to three continents…

April 8, 2021

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Cortney Novogratz on designing the life that works for you

NPR Global Health Desk Correspondent, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, traveled to three continents…

April 1, 2021

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The Lily’s Neema Roshania Patel on feminism and showing up for moms

NPR Global Health Desk Correspondent, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, traveled to three continents…

March 11, 2021

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Unburdened and Energized: Reversing Mom Burn-Out for 2021

NPR Global Health Desk Correspondent, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, traveled to three continents…

January 1, 2021

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Season 16

Serenity Carr on finding wellness from what we eat

NPR Global Health Desk Correspondent, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, traveled to three continents…

December 15, 2023

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Ruth Veloria on how working moms can reach beyond ‘just a job’

"And I think we just happen to live in a culture that has devalued those skills and those that sacrifice in a lot of ways."

December 7, 2023

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Glennon Doyle on Imperfect Motherhood, Giving Yourself Grace and Raising Wild Children

Host Liz Tenety kicks off Season 4 of the podcast with an interview with Glennon Doyle, New York Times bestselling author, philanthropist, and mother of three. Glennon talks about her latest book, Untamed, her relationship with her wife, soccer icon Abby Wambach, and why we need to reframe how we talk about step-parenting. Glennon also reads an excerpt from her book.

July 16, 2020

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Musician Amanda Sudano Ramirez on embracing adventure and chaos

Amanda Sudano Ramirez, one half of the musical duo, JohnnySwim, and star of an upcoming reality show on Joanna and Chip Gaines' Magnolia Network, talks about what she's learned about embracing chaos from life on the road touring with kids, how she and her husband juggle being both musical partners and parents, and why "home" will always be her family.

October 15, 2020

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Comedian Gina Brillon on healing through laughter

We spoke to comedian Gina Brillon just a few weeks before the birth of her son to talk about her Amazon Original comedy special titled, The Floor is Lava, what pregnancy has been like during COVID-19, and why it has always been so important for her to find the humor in even the toughest moments.

October 8, 2020

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This is Motherhood: Dr. Kameelah Phillips on Black maternal health

OBGYN and lactation consultant Dr. Kameelah Phillips joins host Joyce Brewer on a bonus episode of the Motherly podcast to discuss Black maternal health.

April 26, 2022

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This is Motherhood: Dr. Aditi Nerurkar on reversing parental burnout

NPR Global Health Desk Correspondent, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, traveled to three continents…

June 21, 2022

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Jeannie Gaffigan on slowing down, savoring the present, and what she learned from tragedy

Jeannie Gaffigan, producer, comedy writer, brain tumor survivor, bestselling author, wife of Jim, and mother of five talks to Liz about what her brain tumor taught her, how she found humor and joy in tragedy, and why slowing down and enjoying the present has become so important to her. She also explains why mothers, who so often put their own care last, need to remember to take care of themselves -- not just for their own health, but for their family's health.

April 2, 2020

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Gabby Bernstein on her journey through postpartum depression and prioritizing her mental health

In this episode, Gabby Bernstein, bestselling author, a motivational speaker, and life coach opens to Liz up about her postpartum depression, why she advocates for mental health medication when it is necessary, and why motherhood has been an ongoing spiritual journey. She also shares one of the methods that helped her during some of her darkest moments. Following Gabby's interview, we also hear from a listener about her own experience with postpartum depression. Warning: This episode mentions suicidal and self-harm ideation, which we know can be upsetting or triggering for some listeners. If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or others, please get help by calling the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. You can also call 911 or go to an emergency room. Please know that you are not alone.1 in 7 mothers will experience postpartum depression. At Mother.ly we have more resources on the topic. You can visit www.mother.ly/postpartumhelp. There you'll find articles on the signs of postpartum depression, other helpful resources, and phone numbers to call for support. Please know you are not alone.

April 16, 2020

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Season 3

Harmonia Rosales on being a single mom, a working artist and finding her path in life

Artist Harmonia Rosales, talks to Liz about how her daughter inspired her paintings, pursuing a creative career path after having her children, and why she hopes her art reshapes the narrative of what power and beauty looks like, putting women - and particularly women of color - at the center. She also talks about the parallels between creating art and motherhood and encourages mothers to remember that it is never too late to pursue a dream.

April 23, 2020

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