Creative Mamas Unplugged
Creative Mamas Unplugged is a podcast about the messy, funny, and heartfelt reality of being a creative mom. Hosts Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchison share honest conversations, hilarious stories, and inspiring guests. The show aims to remind listeners that they are not alone in balancing creativity, motherhood, and life. It is produced by Jessica RG O'Keefe for Breatheasy Productions.
Episodes
Kelly Park & John Park, Part 2 | 30 Years Together! Marriage, Creativity & Hollywood
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Music (0:00), how Kelly and John share real-life experiences and growing with @verymarriedwiththeparks on Instagram and YouTube (5:28), from Kelly and lids to John assembling without reading the instructions, laughter matters (10:56), the Mexico vacation that went wrong but that they survived to tell the tale (16:24).
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Lovlee Tang, Part 1 | Creativity, Motherhood and Raising Self-Sufficient Inspired Humans
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Bloom (0:00), Lovlee reflects on her family’s influence and encouragement of her creativity, growing up surrounded by art, and how creativity became a place of comfort and self-expression (6:06), raising independent kids, and how support, freedom and confidence leads to empowerment (12:12), meeting children where they are, allowing them to experience
Kelly Park & John Park, Part 1 | You're Very Married When...
Hats and Guccis (0:00), 30 years of marriage in Hollywood and rediscovering each other (07:40), family values (15:20), building @verymarriedwiththeparks together and music (23:00).
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Hosts: Shelly Hutchinson, Cherice Barton, Kelly Park, Jessica RG O’Keefe
Guest: Kelly Park and John Park, Very Married with the Parks
Producer: Jessica RG O’Keefe, Breathea
Dr. Noëlle Santorelli, Part 3 | Why Pretend to Have It Together?
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Dialectics (0:00), performance culture, “mommy maxing,” and the pressure to look like we have it all together. Dr. Noëlle explains why embracing the messy, imperfect moments can actually bring us closer (4:08), the importance of unfiltered, “FaceTime-style” content (8:08), why “narcissist” can be misused, healthy narcissism, and the danger of making
Kayla Bankston, Part 1 | Sports, Entertainment & Everything In Between
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Creativity (0:00), from journalism and politics to broadcast, Kayla shares her journey Sacramento State to San Francisco State, navigating life as a young mom and building a stronger support system (7:30), Kayla takes us behind the scenes of game-day production, from cameras and audio to halftime shows, cheerleaders and everything that happens beyond
Mary Bogh, Part 3 | The More The Mary-er Secret to a Creative Life
Improv (0:00), Mary shares a beautiful story about performing in a college Shakespeare production and the emotional reaction she received from her father afterward. The moment leads to a bigger conversation about appreciating our children, telling them what we admire about them, and recognizing the unexpected talents that emerge in the next generation (5:45), dance, yoga and feeling comfortable in
Mary Catherine Starr, Part 2 | Loving Parenting & Hating Mental Load Sooo Much
Love (0:00), Mary Catherine shares how her comics began with very personal, real-life stories, why going viral brought an influx of trolls, and how she adapted her creative work by moving more personal comics behind a paywall (5:30), changing the systems that place so much responsibility on mothers (11:00), Mary Catherine talks about being thoughtful about what stories belong to her children, and
100 Episodes | Betting on Yourself, Marriage & Trust
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Gratitude (0:00), Kelly shares about her and John’s thirty years of marriage, experience, knowledge and love leading them to create their new podcast Very Married with the Parks on Instagram on Sundays @ 5pm @kelp1031 and on youtube https://www.youtube.com/@VeryMarriedwiththeParks (7:00), the power of honesty and time together in making a lasting ma
Dr. Noëlle Santorelli, Part 2 | The Humble Brag, Hustle & the Dark Side of Competition
The Humble Brag (0:00), Dr. Noëlle chats about our own triggers as parents and helping kids build successful lives without sacrificing their physical and mental well-being (5:13), relationships, ambition & the Machiavellian Mindset (10:27) creativity and the emotional sensitivity that can fuel creative work. We explore empathy, emotional awareness, and the idea that emotions can become powerfu
Marie Cammack, Part 1 | Creative Money Making & Finance as More Than Numbers
Intuition (0:00), creativity in adaptability, problem-solving, and leadership (5:23), Marie shares about returning to art and learning to push through the moment when self-doubt tells you to quit and rediscovering the joy of creating without needing it to be perfect (16:00), Marie talks about understanding the psychology of money, putting herself in her clients' shoes, and using creativity to figu
Mary Bogh, Part 2 | Manifestation, Miracles and Inspiration
Inspiration (0:00), manifestation, faith and unexpected miracles (4:05), Mary and Jessica discuss prayer, manifesting, extending grace to others, and choosing compassion in difficult situations whether at work, in relationships, or everyday life (8:09), balancing creative careers with motherhood, substitute teaching, and the joy of encouraging children through creativity, confidence, and connectio
Mary Catherine Starr, Part 1 | Art that Makes Us Feel Seen
Trophies (0:00), how a simple drawing tablet, years of blogging, and the challenges of early motherhood led to the creation of @momlife_comics and a thriving creative career (6:15), social media, supportive communities on social media and the viral moment that transformed Mary Catherine’s @momlife_comics, Mary Catherine opens up about the unexpected shift from an equal partnership to carrying the
Dr. Noëlle Santorelli, Part 1 | Mean Girl Moms, Boundaries & Kids in a High-Pressure World
Mom Boundaries (0:00), Dr. Noëlle shares her educational journey, clinical background, and why she chose psychology over law to help families heal (1:49), the rise of "Mean Girl Moms" (5:41) and relational aggression (9:18), parenting under pressure, sports, and how we can help our children follow their own internal compass instead of external pressure (14:15).
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Mary Bogh, Part 1 | The Creative Life of Acting, Teaching & Raising Creative Kids
Teens (0:00), Mary shares how dance, theater, and supportive parents nurtured her love of performing from an early age, growing up in Louisiana and discovering musical theater, and why connecting with people has always been at the center of her creative life (3:45), Mary’s fun playing villains on stage, working at Universal Studios, voice acting, storytelling, and why audiences love characters wit
Meg Sylvester, Part 3 | The "Scary Room" That Could Change Your Life
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The Journey of Becoming (0:00), the power of slowing down (4:50), stepping into the scary room (9:45), how fear leads to growth and trusting your own path (14:40)
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Gina Capelli, Part 3 | From Breakdancing & Ballet to Major League Baseball
Social media (0:00), behind the scenes of game day at Citi Field, the incredible food and why Citi Field is the best ballpark (3:45), building one of baseball's most versatile entertainment teams by embracing dancers with diverse backgrounds, styles, and talents (7:30), Gina's leadership philosophy drawn from her own eclectic background of breakdancing, ballet and beyond, encouraging creativity, t
Kathryn Kennedy, Part 2 | Reinvention, Motherhood & the Power of Storytelling
MAEVE Burbank (0:00), raising feminist boys (4:10), managing household dynamics, and developing visual systems that help the entire family stay regulated (8:30), how as children grow,, parenting shifts from giving directions to sharing information and helping kids make thoughtful decisions for themselves (12:45)
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Hosts: Cherice Barton, Shelly Hutchi
Gina Capelli, Part 2 | Motherhood, Ambition & the Big Leagues with Gina Capelli
81 home games (0:00), balancing the big leagues, remote work, and motherhood (2:31), Gina discusses fitness, mental health, and why moms deserve the same attention and energy they give to their families (8:34), Gina shares the story behind creating the Queens Crew and what it takes to build a high-energy entertainment team that enhances the fan experience (14:21), Gina brings Broadway-style entert
Paige Connell, Part 2 | The Hidden Mental Load
McDonalds and car sick kiddos! (0:00), EPISODE re-release with VIDEO!
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Paige talks about the different standards for moms and dads (3:00), Paige, Cher, and Shelly talk about goal setting with our partners (15:50), and how heavy work load in action is not always visible (24:40)
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Hosts: Cherice Bart
Paige Connell, Part 1 | Unpacking the Mental Load
Dog to the vet! (0:00), EPISODE re-release with VIDEO!
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Cher and Shelly chat about learning more about the mental load aka invisible load from Paige (0:20), the mental load, society and how we can change our experiences (1:59), how Paige’s journey sharing solutions for families about the mental load began (5:56), with all couples the sooner the bette
Kathryn Kennedy, Part 1 | Innovation, The Kennedy Kreative Co., & Building Brands With Purpose
Canada, travel and life (0:00), Kathryn shares about her creative roots, meeting her husband, and building a life together (11:45), reflecting on family influence, creativity, and how previous generations shaped artistic paths and career choices (15:15), how Kathryn’s grandfather went from car mechanic to production manager, inspiring her journey into entertainment (17:00), how Kathryn built Kenne
Gina Capelli, Part 1 | Meet the Mom of 3 Who Dominated NFL, NHL, MLB & More
The kitchen (0:00), morning routines (4:33), Gina’s journey from NFL Jets Flight Crew to working with the New York Islanders (6:00), transformations and how our careers evolve with motherhood (12:38), Gina on thriving as a director, choreographer and teacher, pushing forward and finding what fits and makes us happy (15:18), and the joy of being in the sports performance world (18:47).
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Meg Sylvester, Part 2 | Judging Others, Our Wild Side & Navigating the Gas Tank
Self-Tanner (0:00), how judgement of other women reflects the parts of ourselves longing to be free (4:57), the blame spiral and taking your power back (6:01), a relatable story about driving on an empty gas tank becomes a metaphor for the impossible mental load women carry every day (10:22), the conversation shifts toward healing, community, and exploring why women need spaces, hobbies, creativit
Meg Sylvester, Part 1 | Your Spark, Letting Go of “Supermom” & Being You
Guest: Meg Sylvester
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Tanya Burne, Part 3 | Voice, Power & Presence: The Art of Being Heard
Would you rather (0:00), Voice memos, human connection in our digital world, and how hearing someone’s voice changes everything (2:02), magic of voice in theater, storytelling, and character work (8:00), motherhood, identity, and redefining creativity, plus the freedom and empowerment that comes with midlife rebirth (13:30).
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Cheryl Mann, Part 3 | Moves That Change Us: Cheryl Mann on Identity and Resilience
Friendship (0:00), Cheryl’s love for the chaotic and beautiful rawness of photographing soccer (3:00), Cheryl shares her powerful family history, from her parents meeting during the Vietnam War to her mother raising children alone in a new country (5:00), Cheryl and Cher discuss the power that our mentors have to teach us to move into the future (10:00), mistakes as the moments that we live for, w
Tanya Burne, Part 2 | Chasing Your Dream & Why Success Isn’t Linear
Solitude (0:00). @UnhingedUndone aka Tanya Burne shares her journey to The Actor’s Studio and back to Australia, and the reality behind overnight success (1:56), a powerful discussion on mindset: believing you are worthy and capable is essential to making things happen (6:21), nonlinear careers & how our creative skills are transferable and valued in other fields, Tanya shares about her work i
Cheryl Mann, Part 2 | Identity Shifts Every Creative Faces (But No One Prepares You For)
Fabric (0:00). Cheryl chats navigating the emotional challenge of traveling for work (7:17), pets, family and unexpected emotional bonds (10:22), moving to Los Angeles and building a sense of belonging (13:02), Building community in Los Angeles, why connection matters (16:30), Cheryl’s love of people, collaboration and photography (23:49).
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Cheryl Mann, Part 1 | Raising Humans, Not Just Artists
No drama (0:00), Cheryl on balancing home life, career, and creativity (3:00), Cheryl’s role at CalArts, working with graduating dancers, preparing them for the real world through performance, discipline, and professional tools (5:00), Cheryl on the balance between encouragement and allowing children to find their path (11:14), how everything Cheryl does is an outlet to another thing and is refres
@UnhingedUndone on Dating, Motherhood & The Power of Truth | Tanya Burne, Part 1
Hilarity of modern dating horrors (0:00), Tanya on her commitment to living truthfully, @unhingedundone, the power of vulnerability, authenticity, and embracing imperfection as a creative force (4:30), Tanya opens up about the more profound themes behind her work, including her relationship with her body, trauma, and womanhood (7:10), Tanya shares her journey into motherhood—speaks candidly about
The Courage To Be Seen | Kira Powell, Part 2
Riding (0:00). Kira on creativity beyond genre (3:10), the creative toolbox (6:05), Kira discusses the power of truth in performance (8:30), encouraging independence in children, the courage it takes to let go and trust the process and yourself (12:00).
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Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson
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Kira Powell, Part 1| From Set to the Director’s Chair
“Rewardment” (0:00), Kira shares her story from acting to directing, and the work and exploration that led her along this journey (7:30), Kira’s perspective on storytelling 15:00), Kira on pursuing a master’s degree in film, continuing to grow creatively, and what it means to follow your artistic calling (22:30).
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Lauren Cox, Part 2: The Truth About “Having It All”
Going into labor during Grandpa’s wild, yet helpful night (0:00), invisible expectations, and the quiet pressure to look like you’re handling everything just fine (4:12), losing and rediscovering yourself in motherhood (12:47), burnout and boundaries (20:18), you’re crazy amazing and so powerful (27:36).
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Lauren Cox, Part 1: Radical Honesty in Motherhood, Creativity & Grace
The wrong applesauce (0:00), Life with a toddler and a newborn, gratitude for support, and showing up as a mom, artist, and human (3:15), radical honesty (5:45), support and finding a new dance every single time (11:10), not having it together as strength, asking for help and our mom tribes (16:20).
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Erika Shannon Hathaway, Part 4: We Were Way Worse at 13 (There’s Just No Proof)
Erika Shannon Hathaway, Part 4: We Were Way Worse at 13 (There’s Just No Proof)
Talk to text, watch out! (0:00), candid discussion about letting kids swear at home (2:17), how wild, curious, and unsupervised we actually were at 12 and 13 (3:56), parenting in the digital age: phone contracts, Instagram vs Snapchat and those disappearing messages (5:12), The Olympics, Snoop Dogg and Lindsey Vonn (15
Erika Shannon Hathaway, Part 3: Breaking Taboos While Raising Kids in a Breaking Bad World
Dance teachers, whaaat?! (0:00), perimenopause and menopause as the flip side of what our girls are going through (3:43), breaking from taboo while raising and protecting our kiddos (5:43), things our children are reading and watching from romance novels to Dexter, Breaking Bad and Stranger Things (11:58).
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Erika Shannon Hathaway, Part 2: Rejection Hurts, Teaching Our Kids to Survive It
Facials (0:00), we unpack auditions, casting heartbreak, and how teaching our kids to handle rejection with perspective builds long-term confidence and grit (3:44), teachers reframe rejection into purpose (9:35), mentorship and embracing the teacher within us all to give back (11:40).
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Erika Shannon Hathaway, Part 1: The Bravest Thing You Do
Four or seven (0:00), Erica shares how her fitness routine has evolved through perimenopause, embracing Reformer Pilates, group classes, injury recovery, and teaching again (4:30), relocating to Pittsburgh, returning to performance after years away and how resilience is learned through example, not perfection (8:30).
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Creative Mayhem: Funny Stories Ring in the New Year
To kick off the New Year, we went digging through the archives and pulled together some funny stories from the past. From laugh-out-loud moments to “did that really just happen?” memories, it’s here, cut together for your enjoyment!
Sit back, laugh with us, and enjoy the mayhem. Happy New Year! Let’s dive in.
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Cher, Shelly, Jess: No-Filter, ER Stories, Laugh thru Madness
Thanksgiving gratitudes (0:00), shingles and urgent care bonding (5:10), send in your stories (8:23), kids’ interpretations (10:07), driving around schools (11:26), Zootopia (12:29).
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Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson
Guest: Producer Jess
Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions
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Cher, Shelly, Jess: Superpowers, Baggage & Interconnectivity
Not defects, Superpowers (0:00), gratitude for teachers (2:42), +/- of technology in schools (3:04), the emotional moment when you realize your child’s anxiety is tied to your own baggage (4:58), conversations about culture, faith and spirituality — from Catholicism to Judaism to Buddhism to believing we’re all connected (7:52).
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Director Kelly Park, Part 4: Toolboxes For Success
What’s yours is yours, the creative toolbox, rejection as protection (0:00), casual manifestation (3:07), how Kelly and John worked as a team to co-create their and Sydney’s careers (10:26), Kelly gives advice for children who want to get into acting (16:27), Yes, and-ing life, being patient, and the journey as the success (21:32).
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Director Kelly Park, Part 3: Wellness and Joy
Vitamin E (0:00), Kelly’s chats wellness, self-care and sulfur baths, see link below for Kelly’s recommendation (2:48), a chat about HRT and ultrasounds without radiation (7:31), love, journaling and Kelly and John’s 30 years together (10:55), cat cameos that you might want to watch at the YouTube link below (14:09), Cher’s bearded dragon turning yellow with joy and making our homes filled with jo
Cher & Shelly: Stay Vulnerable
Baseball tournamenting (0:00), Middle school, I’m Just a Guy with an IEP https://www.jordantoma.com visits Shelly’s kids’ school (3:03), trigger warning, TikTok quizzes that encourage children hurting themselves (5:50), cringing our kids and creating safe home spaces (12:06).
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Nikki Snelson, Part 2: The Show Must Go On- Motherhood, Mayhem and Making Art
Nikki makes the unattainable attainable (0:00), persevering, Nikki directs and finds excellence in Singapore and beyond (3:14), our physicality, butter popcorn and cheese (9:04), the mind blowing revelation about how much we care if our children get upset or are going through something (11:35), the harmony of our villages that help us be successful and care for our families (18:35).
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Nikki Snelson, Part 1: Actress, Creator, Director, Choreographer, Educator, and Mom
Nikki’s “The Price Is Right” story (0:00), Nikki’s advice for performer moms (4:26), how we have to remember don’t count your friend’s sprinkles and have your ice cream melt (9:56), chatting “The Summer I Turned Pretty” (12:11), Nikki’s dream roles (16:31).
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Ellyn Marsh, Part 3: Authenticity, Adolescence, and the Clock That Won’t Slow Down
Cher goes to Costco (0:00), the delight and challenges of authenticity, ADHD and being okay in vulnerability (1:19), we are all more alike than anyone wants to agree (10:35), the only thing we can’t ever get back is time (14:42).
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Guest: Ellyn Marsh
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Ellyn Marsh, Part 2: From Broadway to The Pandemic, Podcasts and The Cheesecake Factory
“These cubs are obsessed… with cougars” (0:00), Ellyn shares her experiences from Broadway to time with her daughter (1:23), Leap for your dreams, The Cheesecake Factory, and Ellen’s Stardust Diner (6:11), Ellyn’s Love is Blind Podcast “Shut the F*** Up Nick Lachey” and rewatching “Sex and the City” and “Orange is the New Black”, and the wonderfulness of Jessica Simpson (9:18), The Osbornes and Th
Ellyn Marsh, Part 1: You Be Beautiful You
"I'm a cowboy" Explicit (0:00), Ellyn on creating her girls’ pad (2:33), going with the flow when we talk to our kids about what they’re learning (4:28), thriving in the moment, ADHD and embracing our uniqueness (12:33).
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Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson
Guest: Ellyn Marsh
Producer: Jessica O
Carmen Curtis, Part 3: Letting Go and Holding On
Pace University and the heart of NYC (0:00), Having older children and the shift that happens at school (2:58), and the shift that happens in our lives where we miss having our children living at home (6:59), the health benefits of aerial yoga and the hammocks (13:58).
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Guest: Carmen Curtis
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Carmen Curtis, Part 2: Movement and Motherhood
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Halloween! (0:00), Carmen's aerial yoga, teaching retreats, and the men and women learning from her (2:59), turning self-awareness into letting go of ego and how the mental affects our bodies (6:40), dealing with anxiety and how sharing our vulnerability helps us grow and connect with each other (9:09).
Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson
Carmen Curtis, Part 1: Learning, Leading and Letting Go - The Evolving Journey of Carmen Curtis
Cher makes chicken nuggets with maple syrup and brings them via the car to her daughter (0:00). Carmen shares about her journey from dancer to mom, to dancer-mom at a time when there was no YouTube (3:00), how Carmen became more spontaneous and open after having Zoe resulting in becoming more of a leader (8:07), the complexities of working for a corporation (11:33).
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Director Kelly Park, Part 2: Fearless, Funny & Full of Magic
Producer Jess shares about her 10 year old’s observation about doors (0:00), Kelly on how she and her husband John both improvise, plan and manifest (2:04), how Kelly, John and Sydney support each other's careers (4:18), utilize your own gifts to be the ultimate parents for your child (10:08), building stories that last forever and protecting your circle (18:56).
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Kelly Park, Part 1: A Director's Journey of Improv, Family, and Fearlessness
Kelly, Cher and Shelly chat about language our kids use (0:00), Kelly shares how she and John took on the great adventure of moving to LA when Sydney was 5 years old, they didn’t know anyone, and then Kelly got a job at the Hollywood Improv (5:19), Kelly on mindset, how her mom taught her to be bold, and that she and John continue this with Sydney, being aware of opportunities (10:04).
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Paige Connell, Part 2: The Hidden Mental Load
McDonalds and car sick kiddos! (00:00), Paige talks about the different standards for moms and dads (3:00), Paige, Cher, and Shelly talk about goal setting with our partners (15:50), and how heavy work load in action is not always visible (24:40)
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Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson
Guest: Paige Connell
Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breathea
Paige Connell, Part 1: Unpacking the Mental Load
Dog to the vet! (0:00), Cher and Shelly chat about learning more about the mental load aka invisible load from Paige (0:20), the mental load, society and how we can change our experiences (1:59), how Paige’s journey sharing solutions for families about the mental load began (5:56), with all couples the sooner the better for having these discussions about mental load to help the relationship last (
The Amazing Karine Plantadit, our 1st Guest, Re-Released in Celebration of 50 Episodes
“You are the only one responsible for your dreams.”
Kids, moms and bathrooms (0:00), Karine shares her inspiring journey to motherhood at 54, the epiphany that we are responsible for our dreams and control of our lives, trusting our intuition (2:50) the importance of having a supportive tribe and the best people around you (14:47), Karine talks about the importance of keeping her body strong and
Cher, Shelly, Jess: Hospitals, Movies, and Mom-life, Oh My!
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Cher shares a hilarious story about still mommying while in the hospital (0:00), Cherice on watching Stranger Things and Resident Alien with the girls (2:57), the trio discusses tips for making scary movies more palatable (5:49), Jessica offers a moving beautiful and practical perspective on processing pain and al
Cher, Shelly, Jess: Summer Reflections, Unplugged Adventures with Our Kids
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Shelly shares her funny adventure at a fancy Maine hotel (0:00), Cher speaks of the value of bonding time with her kids, off devices in the car (7:25), Jessica shares her sleepover adventure with her 10 year old son and all his friends (9:30).
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Amy Marie Hann, Part 2: Master the Mundane: How ADHD Moms Can Thrive, Not Just Survive
INTRO: Funny stories: What’s “so cringe” and “Smelly” (0:00), how we have to make more time for ADHD sensory sensitivities, get proactive and things get easier, its not just about being productive but about regulating ourselves (1:52), Amy shares how she helps families build a step-by-step system and lifestyle that makes our lives more productive (5:25), Amy explains “body doubling” and how it he
Amy Marie Hann, Part 1: Mastering the Mundane, ADHD and Burnout and Finding a Calm To The Chaos
Funny stories, Shelly’s chef neighbor and Cher takes the kids to McDonalds (0:00), Cher and Shelly chat about the awesome Amy Marie Hann, Shelly being ADHD executive functioning and how Amy’s expertise helps us and how her book Master The Mundane is life changing (1:29), Amy’s journey writing Master The Mundane (3:48), Amy shares about being diagnosed with ADHD as a child and how her personal exp
Stephanie Klemons, Part 2: Grammy® and Drama Desk Award–Winning Performer, Director, Choreographer, and Mom of Two.
Stephanie on her choreographic process, ego and valuing the dancers she works with (2:08), Stephanie shares her childbirth-fitness journey (12:28), the joys of all our children’s phases of growing up (18:09).
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Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson
Guest: Stephanie Klemons
Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions
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Anna Robb, Part 2: Embrace Our Ruthless Creativity
Anna Robb, Part 2: Embrace Our Ruthless Creativity
Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson
Guest: Anna Robb
Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions
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A discussion Anna’s LinkedIn post about choice with parenting and work, plus Anna’s scheduling hack of entering even kiddo time into her
Anna Robb, Part 1: No Such Thing as Balance, Choose with Intention
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Anna chats working in Macao and living in Hong Kong, the safety of living in Hong Kong and freedom her children experience (2:25), shares her incredible career journey (8:46) and about that beautiful LinkedIn post about choice and supporting mothers in the industry
Stephanie Klemons, Part 1: Award–Winning Performer, Director, Choreographer, and Mom of Two.
Stephanie chats about how our parenting styles can shape our leadership at work (2:14), asking for what we need to make our family happy is what we want more of in the workplace (11:47), the great parenting gift of being able to trust our creativity at work more (15:36).
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Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson
Guest: Stephanie Klemons
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Lynzy Lab, Part 2: Dance, Choreography, Visual Artist, Singing, Songwriting & Motherhood
Lynzy discusses motherhood as muse to her creativity and activism (3:11), Lynzy sings her hit song “A Scary Time” (9:52), Lynzy’s events to look forward to and stay connected (13:42).
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Guest: Lynzy Lab
Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions
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Meg Sylvester, Part 2: The Power of Radiance and Essence
A discussion of support systems and how life for Meg is not about balance or doing it all but rather discovering ways that work for her (2:43), liberating yourself from doing the balance and finding out what brings you joy from work to volunteering, we don’t have to supermom it, share the load (9:56), Meg’s retreats, like the one in Bali happening soon, are about finding out what revitalizes you,
Lynzy Lab, Part 1: Dance, Choreography, Visual Artist, Singing, Songwriting & Motherhood
Lynzy’s journey of dance, choreography, visual art, singing/songwriting and motherhood (2:53), Lynzy shares about her hit song “A Scary Time” (14:18), the importance of you being you in the public eye and also just for yourself and your family (21:58).
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Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson
Guest: Lynzy Lab
Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breathea
Meg Sylvester, Part 1: Pleasure Coach, Speaker, Writer & Mama of 3
Meg talks about her sudden spiritual awakening when she was a young mom (5:26), How human design has helped her appreciate her inner guidance system, and release shame (17:57), Meg talks about travel retreats she created for women who crave intentional travel (24:04).
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Guest: Meg Sylvester
Producer: Jessi
Arthur Gourounlian, Part 2: Family, Purpose, and Creativity
Arthur Gourounlian Part 2: on Family, Purpose, and Creativity: Chasing Dreams, Breaking Patterns
“There is no age to start a business” Arthur shares that he started successful businesses in his 40’s (11:58 ), how he encourages his daughter to stand up for herself and the principles he teaches his daughters to lead them down the right path (24:48), and Arthur encourages us to try anything with noth
Julie Nguyen, Part 2: Doing The Inner Work
“Doing the inner work just gets you closer to this original blueprint, your soul essence blueprint.”
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Our children’s wisdom, sharing that we, as parents, don’t have the answer, this is what scares me, this is what makes me mad, and how that gives our children a stronger foundation to interact with life
Arthur Gourounlian, Part 1: “Be kind, love each other, and support each other.”
“Every child needs love” (2:25), Arthur shares how his love for life has him shine, be positive, confident in this world and make life beautiful from his time as a refugee to going out and having all his successes (11:23), Arthur’s and Brian’s inspirational focus to always make time for their kids but also to work hard for their children (35:38).
Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson
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Julie Nguyen, Part 1: “Your intuition doesn’t scream—it whispers”
“Your intuition doesn’t scream—it whispers”
Julie invites us all to connect to our physical selves and we go on an exploration of what it means to follow our intuition, what does our intuition sound like and how do we recognize it (1:42) a discussion of what self-love is (11:13) Julie shares her journey (12:59), and the fun of experiencing life with her child, dance, Reiki, bubbling up and groun
Yumiko Takeshima, Part 2: The discipline of rest, a secret to creative longevity
“Let it happen”
How we overcome toughness with the idea of “let it happen” and by following our curiosity (1:32), new moms multi-tasking work and baby (8:24), Yumi shares about sleep, time by herself and reading comics (17:32)
Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson
Guest: Yumiko Takeshima
Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions
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Cher and Shelly: Divorce, Rebirth, Reinvention and Letting Go
"It is a reinvention"
Invite to reach out to Cher, single moms, creatives, we need each other (00:55), Cher on pushing away our fear during divorce, gratitude for our children and staying close with them during this next chapter (1:46), Cher, the girls and curtains story (5:17), discussion of whether through the divorce it is a rebirth and or a reinvention (9:13).
Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly
Yumiko Takeshima, Part 1: Adventures of a Global Dancewear Family
Yumiko’s global fame and a discussion of travel and bringing our kids with us when we travel (1:52) Cher and Yumiko reminisce traveling with Yumiko’s husband Mark through Spain, and how Yumiko’s and Mark’s child enjoys life with the YUMIKO business (8:02) Yumiko shares about her transition from being a prima ballerina to having the worldwide YUMIKO brand (13:08).
Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shel
Cher and Shelly: Being The Calm in the Storm & Single Mom-ing
Cher’s youngest sets up a movie projector (1:18), Shelly and her husband’s Atlantic City adventure (3:24), Shelly enjoys and stays calm with new teen experiences (9:07) Cher opens up about single-mom-ing (14:10).
Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson
Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions
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Cher and Shelly: Letting Control Go and Staying Scrappy
Shelly shares some dog shenanigans (00:55), Cher discusses how as a creative you feel invigorated by work when you are tapped out (2:49), how half the battle is showing up, getting in your car, to do something that fills you up with energy, a daily practice (6:47), growing up scrappy and releasing desire for control (11:53).
Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson
Producer: Jessica O’Keefe
Charlene “Chi-Chi” Smith, Part 2: Dynamic Phenomenon, Mother, Dancer, Actor, Choreographer and Educator
"I did have to learn to stop asking for permission."
Chi Chi shares how when Kane when Kane was a baby it worked best for both Kane and Chi Chi that he went to work with her (1:04), a chat of how your energy allows for flow and adaptability in our lives (4:49), how you make decisions and not asking for permission (8:53).
Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson
Guest: Charlene “Chi-Chi” Smit
Alexandra Damiani, Part 2: Prioritizing Life’s True Needs as a Mother
“The more I feel that I'm not alone, the more I listen to other women's stories and journeys. The more inspired I am, the more I feel I have the courage to lead by example.“
A discussion of using your body to overcome your mental state and “sitting practice” or “quiet practice” (1:58), the doubt we feel versus the trust we must embrace to structure time for activities and relationships (12:21),
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