ItMom
Welcome to ItMom – the channel where modern motherhood meets real talk, self-love, and personal evolution. Hosted by Polina Parry, mother of two, entrepreneur, and podcast creator, It Mom explores what it really means to be a woman and a mother today. From identity shifts and body changes to relationships, wellness, beauty, and ambition – nothing is off the table. Expect honest conversations, expert insights, and empowering stories that honor who you are, where you’ve been, and who you’re becoming.
Episodes
What If You Didn’t Have to Quit… Just Do It Differently? | Slowing Down, Teaching & Motherhood
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Style Isn’t About Size: Dressing Your Body After Kids with Renata Farbman
In this episode, I sit down with Renata Farbman, a body shape stylist who turned her own post-motherhood experience into a powerful mission.
After having two kids, Renata found herself in a body she didn’t recognize, and like so many women, she struggled to feel confident in her clothes. Instead of trying to “bounce back,” she chose a different path: learning how to dress the body she had, not th
From Addiction to Sobriety: Skye Katz on Motherhood, Alcoholism & Reclaiming Herself
What if the thing slowly taking you away from yourself doesn’t look like a problem… until it is?
In this episode, I sit down with Skye Katz to talk about her deeply personal journey through motherhood and into sobriety. We unpack how alcohol can quietly weave itself into everyday life, especially in seasons of overwhelm, identity shifts, and pressure to “hold it all together.”
Skye opens up abou
Ambition vs. Motherhood: Do Women Really Have to Choose?
Can a woman be deeply ambitious and deeply present as a mother?
Or are we still living in a system that quietly forces us to sacrifice one for the other?
In this powerful and honest conversation, Dr. Rimma Teper shares her experience raising five children in a blended family while navigating ambition, identity, and modern motherhood.
We talk about:
• The hidden cost of corporate ambition on mot
The CEO Manual: Running a Company While Raising Toddlers
In this episode of ItMom, I sit down with Rachel Ostro, CEO of Valeria Inc. and Creator Method, who is currently pregnant with her third child while raising two toddlers and running two multimillion dollar businesses.
And naturally… I had questions.
How does she structure her days, weeks, months?
What does support actually look like in her home?
How does she stay present as a mom while leading
I Wasn’t Just a Mom Anymore: I Became a Medical One
In this deeply moving episode of ItMom, I’m joined by Alana Kayfetz, a mother of four, business coach, and medical mom, who shares her honest and vulnerable journey through a version of motherhood few are prepared for.
Alana opens up about becoming a medicalized mom when her third child, Henry, was born with a rare genetic condition. She takes us behind the scenes of navigating hospital stays, th
Motherhood Shattered My Identity In The Most Unexpected Way
Niki shares her personal motherhood story and what it truly looked like to reconnect with who she was after becoming a mother. Together, we explore how our upbringing shapes us, and sometimes limits us, how fear can quietly keep us stuck, and why motherhood isn’t about evolving into a completely new version of ourselves, but rather about remembering who we’ve always been beneath expectations, cond
The One Word Rule: How Simplifying My Goals Changed My Entire Life
Five years ago, I stopped making New Year’s resolutions and chasing long goal lists. Instead, I started following The One Word Rule, a simple but powerful way of focusing on one core intention or one meaningful area of my life at a time.
This shift didn’t just help me avoid the familiar disappointment at the end of each year. It helped me recognize how often I was unconsciously setting myself up
You Don’t Get Your Old Body Back, You Build a New One
In this episode of ItMom, I sit down with Elena to talk honestly about what happens to your body and mind after becoming a mother. The truth no one really prepares you for is that you don’t get your old body back, but you do get the chance to build a new one.
Elena shares her journey navigating motherhood, mental health, and emotional regulation, and how movement and wellness became a form of sup
Presence Over Performance: Rewriting the Narrative of Modern Motherhood
In this special episode of ItMom, the roles are reversed as I step into the guest seat and am interviewed by Courtney. Together, we explore the shift from hustle and girlboss culture toward a more intentional, presence-led way of living and mothering.
We talk openly about the privilege of pausing, what it means to step back in a society that glorifies constant productivity, and how allowing myself
Between Two Worlds: Motherhood, Identity & Belonging
In this episode of ItMom, I sit down with Courtney, a mixed Black and white woman and a mother of two, who grew up in a white family in a predominantly white neighborhood and had to navigate social assumptions and disapproval from both sides.
Courtney opens up about her childhood and how those experiences shaped her as a mother, bringing a unique and deeply personal cultural perspective into moth
Love in the Chaos: Keeping Romance Alive With Three Kids
In this episode, I sit down with Albert and Oksana, a blended family of five, to talk about love, parenting, and partnership. Albert met Oksana when she was already a mom of two, and stepping into that dynamic meant learning a whole new rhythm, a whole new parenting style, and a whole new version of himself.
Together, they’ve built a home where communication, playfulness, and romance coexist with
From x2 Mom to x2 Founder: Real Talk on Motherhood & Entrepreneurship
In this episode, I sit down with Inga, a mom of two who became a founder of two thriving businesses after having her daughters. We dive into the unfiltered reality of building a company while raising young kids: the lack of balance, the constant juggle, and the struggles entrepreneur moms rarely talk about out loud. This is an honest conversation about ambition, identity, and what it really looks
From Law Partner to Full-Time Mom: Redefining Balance and Success
Larissa’s story is a powerful reminder that stepping off the fast track doesn’t mean stepping away from purpose. Once a high-achieving lawyer and partner, she now embraces her role as a full-time mom of four, finding deep joy and fulfillment in the everyday moments. We talk about identity, happiness, and why balance, not equality, is the key to harmony in motherhood and marriage. ✨ Here, it’s all
Doing It All Almost Broke Me
This episode is a hard one for me to share, but I feel I owe it to other mothers who, just like me, are trying to keep up with the unspoken expectation that we can, and should, do it all.
For a long time, I believed I could. I was juggling motherhood, work, and everything in between, convincing myself that slowing down wasn’t an option. Until one day, my body forced me to stop. What was later dia
When “Doing It All” Stops Working: A Conversation on Work, Motherhood & Balance
In this episode, Elly opens up about the moment she realized that chasing career milestones wasn’t bringing her the fulfillment she hoped for. Together, we talk about the myth of “having it all,” the pressure to do it all, and what it really means to create balance when motherhood shifts your priorities. Elly shares how slowing down at work allowed her to show up more fully for herself and her fam
From Motherhood to Mentorship: How Diana Found Purpose Beyond the 9-5
In this episode, I sit down with Diana — a career coach, mom of two, and true example of what it means to reinvent yourself after motherhood. Diana opens up about how becoming a mother shifted her identity and inspired her to leave the corporate world to start her own coaching practice. We talk about finding confidence, redefining success, and balancing ambition with family life. Whether you’re a
5 Shifts That Transformed My Relationship After Having Kids
In this solo episode, I’m opening up about the small but powerful changes that completely reshaped my relationship after becoming a mom. From learning how to delegate and share responsibilities, to practicing gratitude for the little things, to creating intentional structure around connection and intimacy, these shifts made all the difference. I’ll also talk about leaning on a wider support system
From Broken Dreams to Double Blessing: Becoming a Mom After 11 Rounds of IVF
In this powerful conversation, Marnie opens up about her long and emotional road to motherhood, a journey that took 11 rounds of IVF, years of heartbreak, and an unshakable belief that her dream was worth fighting for. She shares the raw truth behind her experience with Canada’s fertility healthcare system, the moments of deep disappointment, and the resilience it took to keep going when the odds
From Grief to Love: A Story of Motherhood After Loss
In this deeply moving conversation, Kristina shares her story of unimaginable heartbreak - saying goodbye to her newborn son, and the path she walked through grief, healing, and resilience. She opens up about the ways she honored his memory, the support that carried her forward, and how she found hope again in welcoming two healthy children. This episode is about love after loss, the strength of a
Five Myths of Modern Motherhood: Debunked
In this episode of It Mom, I’m breaking down 5 common myths about motherhood, the ones I personally believed until reality hit. From thinking kids won’t change your life that much, believing love is all they need, and expecting an instant bond to fearing that your career is over, and chasing the idea that unmedicated birth guarantees the “best” experience. I’m sharing what actually happened and w
The Harsh Truths About Motherhood: Expectations vs. Reality
Motherhood is often painted as a picture-perfect journey, but the reality tells a very different story. In this episode of It Mom, we dive into the harsh truths about motherhood: expectations vs. reality. From the overwhelming pressure to “do it all,” to the silent struggles of identity shifts, exhaustion, and mom guilt, we talk honestly about why motherhood is both the hardest and most rewarding
Embracing My Evolution: The Journey That Led To It Mom
Welcome to the very first episode of It Mom! In this solo episode, I share my personal journey through motherhood - the expectations I carried before becoming a mom, the reality that shook me, and the lessons I learned the hard way about embracing my evolution as a woman and a mother. I talk about:What I thought motherhood would look like vs. what it really wasHow I lost touch with myself and why
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