Season 6

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

Liz checks in with another trailblazing mother, editor and founding member of The Lily, The Washington Post's publication created for and by women. Neema explains why we need publications like The Lily, why we need to show up for moms in the ways that matter, and why feminism isn't a dirty word.

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Black Women’s Health Imperative President & CEO Linda Goler Blount on the Black maternal mortality crisis

Black Women's Health Imperative President & CEO, Linda Goler Blount talks to Liz about her accomplished career, why the health of black women is at a crisis-point, how her grandchild motivates her, and why scientific data matters when it comes to improving maternal mortality outcomes and other health disparities for black women.

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Refinery29’s Global Editor-in-Chief Simone Oliver on sisterhood, style as self-expression, + raising kind kids

Liz speaks with Refinery29's Global Editor-in-Chief, Simone Oliver, about her new role, why she always gives people the benefit of the doubt, and how going to an all-girls school and then attending Howard, a historically black college, shaped her approach to her career and motherhood. She also offers tips on maternity and postpartum style, talks about her postpartum body, and explains why it is so important to embrace the transformation of motherhood through fashion.

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Raquel Roxanne Nowak on navigating the process of becoming a mother

Liz speaks with Raquel Roxanne Nowak, the founder and creative director of Matrescence, the first clean skincare line developed especially for motherhood. Raquel tells Liz about the shock she experienced post-pregnancy and how her desire to help other women navigate the transition inspired her to become a certified holistic nutritionist and prenatal health coach. She also talked about how her relationship with her mother and how her upbringing in the Carribean influenced her career and life choices.

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Black Mothers on working to change the narrative, hope, and allyship

In this special episode, Liz talks with Gabrielle Union, Valerie Jarrett, Nic Stone, Meena Harris, Harmonia Rosales, Jurnee Smollett, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, and LaTonya Yvette about the state of black motherhood in America. They tell her how they talk to their kids about racism, what makes them excited about the future, and how they are working to change the narrative for black mothers everywhere.

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Woman’s Day Meaghan B. Murphy wants to put the “yay” back in your day

Liz speaks with Woman's Day Editor-in-Chief, Meaghan B. Murphy, about her new book, Your Fully Charged Life, which gives mamas concrete tips on how to inject more positivity and energy into their daily lives. Meaghan also talks about how the tragedy in her early years inspired her to take a more optimistic approach to life.

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Sex expert and author Kimberly Ann Johnson on helping mamas get the sex they want

Liz speaks with certified sexological bodyworker, somatic experiencing practitioner, and author, Kimberly Ann Johnson about post-partum sex, why our culture prioritizes productivity over pleasure, what makes female arousal special, and how mama's can start asking for better sex from their partners.

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Personal finance expert Alexa Von Tobel gives moms the financial advice they need

Liz speaks with Alexa Von Tobel, former CEO and founder of personal finance website, LearnVest, current Founder and Managing Partner of Inspired Capital, and author of New York Times bestsellers Financially Fearless and Financially Forward about her mission to empower women to feel in control of their finances. Alexa also explains why it is so important for parents to model healthy behaviors for the kids when it comes to money.

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Fresh Ways to Help Your Kids Manage Emotions with Generation Mindful Founder Suzanne Tucker

Liz talks to Suzanne Tucker, positive parenting educator, physical therapist, and founder of Generation Mindful, which makes evidence-based toys and tools to help parents and educators teach kids emotional skills. Suzanne helps Liz understand her positive parenting approach and offers new ways to help kids manage tantrums and volatile emotions, as well as tips on staying present amidst parenting chaos.

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Unburdened and Energized: Reversing Mom Burn-Out for 2021

There's no doubt about it, 2020 was exhausting for moms everywhere. In Motherly's State of Motherhood survey we even found that 97% of moms report feeling burnt out at least some of the time. To help moms reset for the New Year, Liz speaks with leading feminist, life coach, and author Bethany Webster, about her new book and how moms can unburden themselves, set better boundaries, and re-energize in 2021.