Rachel Hollis on the importance of maintaining an identity outside of motherhood

Liz talks to Rachel Hollis, best-selling author, motivational speaker, blogger, podcast host, and mom of four about her new book 'Didn't See That Coming', her recent divorce, and how she overcame her childhood trauma. Rachel also shares tips on how women can maintain an identity outside of motherhood and marriage.

By Motherly October 1, 2020

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Celebrity moms, Podcasts

Season 3

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

April 23, 2020

Viral & Trending

The internet is fuming over the mess this woman’s husband left when she was sick with COVID

January 23, 2024

Season 10

Parsley Health’s Dr. Robin Berzin on How Moms Can Prioritize their Health

February 3, 2022

Life

These are the best things we bought in 2021

December 23, 2021

Video

When the days are long but the years are short

October 17, 2021

Motherhood Understood

Cassandra on surviving a traumatic birth followed by PPD during a pandemic

How would she fare without me if I got sick? And even worse–what if she got sick?

March 1, 2021

Essays, Giving birth, Postpartum depression

Video

The world changed when I became a mother

Liz talks to Rachel Hollis, best-selling author, motivational speaker, blogger, podcast host…

December 21, 2020

Mindfulness, Som

Season 3

Eliza Blank on why plants are an important part of nurturing yourself and your children

Eliza Blank is the founder and CEO of The Sill, an NYC-based indoor plant company focused on connecting people to plants and the outdoors. In this episode, Eliza talks about how growing plants and being a parent are not actually all that different, why teaching kids to connect to nature is absolutely vital, and she suggests fun gardening activities parents can do with their children.

April 30, 2020

Celebrity moms, Montessori, Podcasts

Season 3

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

Celebrity moms, Podcasts, Postpartum care

Motherhood Understood

Kathryn On Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and Domestic Abuse

"I just sat there staring at this man thinking, what was wrong with me."

October 1, 2019

Postpartum anxiety, Postpartum depression

News

Joy-Anna Duggar opens up about postpartum depression: ‘The darkest time of my life’

Joy-Anna recalled feeling "in a fog" for six months after her son Gideon was born.

October 22, 2024

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Motherly Stories

Hiring a nanny saved my marriage

Trustworthy and reliable support liberated me, liberated my marriage and allowed me to enjoy motherhood.

August 18, 2024

Women's Health

I was a ‘walking zombie’ with undiagnosed PPD—but like so many other women, I never received help

The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health recently gave the US a D+ for maternal mental healthcare.

July 29, 2024

Essays, Health, Postpartum care, Postpartum depression

Life

Mother’s Day without a mom is hard, but I don’t regret going no-contact with my toxic mom

Not having my mother in my life makes me a better one.

May 7, 2024

Mother's day, Toxic family

Postpartum

I thought I could beat postpartum depression on my own, but it was beating me

I wish I had gotten help sooner.

April 27, 2024

Postpartum care, Postpartum depression

Mental Health

Dr. Becky confirms spending time away from your kids actually makes you a good parent

“Kids don’t need selfless martyrs.”

April 10, 2024

Mindfulness, Mom guilt

Postpartum Products

Supermodel Karlie Kloss shares her 5 motherhood must-haves

“Motherhood has changed every part of who I am.”

February 16, 2024

Health, Mindfulness, Postpartum care, Shop

Viral & Trending

Ms. Rachel forgets how to hold adult conversations just like the rest of us

Could we love her more???

February 11, 2024

Tv shows

Viral & Trending

Mom perfectly nails the issues at the core of ‘mom rage’ in viral TikTok

"I made a video on mom rage because I have noticed a trend from women who are struggling in motherhood: they look inside themselves and feel they are not enough."

January 15, 2024

Health, Parenting advice, Tiktok

Viral & Trending

10 incredibly validating tweets about why moms stay up late (even though we’re exhausted)

It's the only time for "me time."

November 22, 2023

Humor

Celebrity News

Adriana Lima swiftly shut down rude comments about her postpartum appearance

“Thanks for your concern,” the supermodel said in response to the digs about her appearance.

November 16, 2023

Celebrity moms

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The Motherly Podcast Season 19

October 8, 2024

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The Motherly Podcast Season 18

October 1, 2024

Podcast

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The Motherly Podcast Season 17

February 1, 2024

Podcast

Season 16

Serenity Carr on finding wellness from what we eat

Liz talks to Rachel Hollis, best-selling author, motivational speaker, blogger, podcast host…

December 15, 2023

Health, Podcasts, Working moms

Season 16

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

Podcasts, Working mom

Season 4

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

Podcasts, The motherly podcast

Podcast

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

Glennon doyle, The motherly podcast

Season 4

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

The motherly podcast

Podcast

Meena Harris on what she learned from growing up in a family of Super Women

Liz speaks with Meena Harris, lawyer and founder of the Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign. Meena talked about what she learned from growing up in a family of strong, tight-knit women and why she wrote her children's book Kamala and Maya's Big Idea, which is based on the story of her mother, Maya Harris and her aunt and Vice-Presidential nominee, Kamala Harris.

August 20, 2020

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Podcast

Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson of the Kind Campaign on bullying and mom shaming

In this episode, Liz talks to Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson, founders of the Kind campaign, an internationally recognized nonprofit that brings awareness and healing to the negative effects of girl-against-girl bullying. They talk about their mission, what they've learned from a decade of speaking to young kids on the topic, and the separate but related problem of mom-shaming.

August 13, 2020

The motherly podcast

Podcast

Mutha Founder Hope Smith on surrogacy and the meaning of unconditional love

Mutha Founder and TV personality Hope Smith talks to Liz about IVF, her surrogacy pregnancy, the group of foster children she and her husband have taken under their wing, and what motherhood—in all its incarnations—has taught her about unconditional love and acceptance. She also explained why her pregnancies inspired her to become a certified doula.

September 17, 2020

Surrogacy, The motherly podcast

Season 4

YouTube star Dzung Lewis on cooking for kids

Liz checks in with popular YouTube host, Dzung Lewis to discuss her new cookbook "Honeysuckle." Dzung shares tips on how to cook for kids, talks about her eclectic food influences, and explains about how food has become a way for her to share her Vietnamese culture and her husband's Korean culture with their children.

September 24, 2020

Nutrition, Podcasts, Toddler food recipes

Season 4

Peloton’s Jenn Sherman on Finding Time to Workout and Second Beginnings

Host Liz Tenety speaks with Jenn Sherman, Peloton's very first cycling instructor, about finding joy in her second career and taking care of her teenagers in quarantine. Jenn also shared motivating and encouraging tips for mama's who struggle with finding time in their day to exercise.

July 30, 2020

Health, Podcasts, Working mom

News

Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell welcome baby via surrogacy—and shut down critics

Liz talks to Rachel Hollis, best-selling author, motivational speaker, blogger, podcast host…

February 1, 2025

News

Swim coach’s viral video shows the perfect way to set boundaries with young children

For many parents and childcare professionals, the video resonates deeply because it demonstrates how to maintain warmth while establishing crucial boundaries.

January 31, 2025

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Baby

Infant mortality rates are dropping, but sleep-related deaths are rising

Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) rates increased by nearly 12% between 2020 and 2022.

January 31, 2025

Health & Wellness

Water and milk are the only recommended beverages for kids, according to a new expert panel

While juice has long been marketed as a healthy option, experts stress that even 100% fruit juice should be limited due to its high sugar content and lack of fiber.

January 30, 2025

Childrens health, Drinks for kids, Kids health, Water and milk