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The Motherly Podcast

The Motherly Podcast

Motherly 243 Episodes Jul 2, 2026

The Motherly Podcast features honest conversations about modern motherhood with inspiring leaders—who also happen to be mothers. These incredible women, like Kristen Bell, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, and Gabrielle Union, are helping to redefine motherhood, using their voices to uplift women with practical ideas and expert insights. The Webby Award winning podcast is hosted each week by Liz Tenety, an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Motherly.

Episodes

Busy Philipps on Letting Go, ADHD, and Trusting Your Kids Jul 2, 2026 26:40 Busy Philipps has spent nearly three decades in Hollywood — but some of her biggest revelations have happened off-screen. In this episode of The Motherly Podcast, the actress and mom of two opens up about her late ADHD diagnosis, what it felt like to send her daughter to boarding school in Sweden at fifteen, and why she believes the greatest gift you can give your kids is being your truest self. H
Libby Ward Gets Honest About ADHD, Burnout, and the Myth of the Perfect Mom Jun 18, 2026 53:29 Libby Ward returns to the Motherly podcast to talk to Liz about her new bestselling book, Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself, her unexpected adult ADHD diagnosis, and how she learned to break free from the grip of perfectionism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paige Connell and Tina Cartwright on the Adventures of Motherhood and Becoming a ‘Yes’ Mom Jun 11, 2026 22:42 Join host Paige Connell and her friend and guest, Rebranding Motherhood founder Tina Cartwright, as they run errands in the Jeep® Grand Cherokee L — and chat about the adventures of motherhood along the way. In this episode, host Paige Connell and her friend and guest, Rebranding Motherhood™ founder Tina Cartwright, chat about the adventures of motherhood as they hit the road in the Jeep® Grand Ch
Jana Askeland Knows Moms Are in the Driver's Seat Jun 4, 2026 40:04 Most car reviews aren't made for moms. Jana Askeland is fixing that. The creator of Real Mom Car Tours joins Liz to break down everything from captain's chairs vs. bench seats to surviving a teenager behind the wheel. She also shares what it's like building a brand in a space that wasn't exactly waiting for her. Buckle up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kerry Docherty: On Choosing Yourself Without Losing Everything May 28, 2026 39:14 Kerry Docherty has been many things: co-founder of Faherty, lawyer, mindfulness teacher, poet. But for years, she was also a woman who had completely lost herself. In her debut memoir Selfish: Unlearning, Reclaiming, and Telling the Truth, Kerry holds nothing back — from skipping maternity leave and building a brand that consumed her, to an affair that shook her marriage and the reckoning that cha
Sundays Ashley Chang Dawson on Giving Moms Back Time May 21, 2026 32:44 In this episode, Liz talks to Ashley Chang Dawson, founder of Sundays, who turned her own overwhelm as a working mom into a service that helps busy families delegate the mental load to empathetic virtual assistants (who are moms themselves). Ashley opens up about her childhood, how her mom inspired the company, and why she believes dedicated recharge time for moms is non-negotiable. Hosted on Acas
Sesame Street's Megan Piphus on Puppetry, Purpose, and Possibility May 14, 2026 36:12 In this episode, Emmy Award-winning puppeteer Megan Piphus — the voice behind Gabrielle on Sesame Street — shares her journey from a shy, puppet-loving child to the first Black woman puppeteer on the legendary series. She opens up about how church puppet ministries, game-changing mentorships, and becoming a new mom shaped her confidence and creativity, and how it all informed her new children's bo
The Long Middle: Marisa Renee Lee on Grief, Uncertainty, and Hope May 7, 2026 42:34 In this episode, Liz speaks with bestselling author and grief advocate Marisa Renee Lee about her new book, Waiting for Dawn: Living with Uncertainty — a deeply personal exploration of what comes after loss. Marisa opens up about navigating adoption while living with long COVID, and how hope, love, and humility can carry us through even the darkest seasons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f
Nara Organics' Esther Hallam on Building a Better Formula From Scratch Apr 30, 2026 32:45 Liz chats with Esther Hallam, founder and CEO of Nara Organics, who started her infant formula brand after discovering that most organic formulas on the market are actually the same formulation sold under different brand names. Together, they pull back the curtain on the baby formula industry and explore how we can better support new parents when it comes to feeding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com
Running on Empty: Rethinking Prenatal Nutrition with Julie Sawaya Apr 16, 2026 46:23 In this episode, Liz sits down with Julie Sawaya, Co-Founder of Needed, a science-backed perinatal nutrition company, to explore the surprising gaps in women's prenatal care. Julie shares what drove her to start Needed, why the current system is failing mothers, and her vision for what truly supporting women's health could look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bobbie's Laura Modi on Fixing America's Infant Formula Problem Mar 26, 2026 39:52 In this episode, Laura Modi, Founder and CEO of Bobbie, shares her journey from tech executive to mom-of-four turned reformer of the $90 billion infant formula industry. She also dive into the challenges of infant feeding, the fight for higher nutritional standards and transparency, and why she believes activism and family traditions are both essential parts of modern parenting. Hosted on Acast. S
Alex Spitz Wants You to Find Your Mom Village Mar 19, 2026 44:18 In this episode, Liz speaks with Alex Spitz, Founder of New Mom School — a community-based program with nearly 40 locations across America that connects new moms with expert-led education and peer support at every stage, from newborns to toddlers. Together they explore why Alex started her business, what it's taught her about herself and motherhood, and why she believes community and a strong supp

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