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Mother Effer!

66 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 48 ratings

Y'all--parenting is HARD AF. It can also be beautiful, inspirational, and super amazing. But we're here to call bullsh!t on all things related to fake, toxic ideas of what motherhood is supposed to look like, because honey, we don't need that in our lives anymore. Join us, Jessy Milicevic and Beth Gorey, and moms from all walks of life, as we dive into the real aspects of parenting and explore what it really means to be a Mother Effer.

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Episodes

B!tches be Hauntin'

October 26, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MB

It's the Spooky Season episode! In this week's episode, Jessy and Beth celebrate their favorite season by interviewing Psychic Medium Billy Tyler, of Billy Tyler Healing.  You can find Billy here: billytylerhealing.com IG + FB @billytylerhealing

Influencer Moms Gone Wrong, Part 2

October 19, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

This week, Beth and Jessy dive into Part 2 of the story of Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, two influencer moms who were arrested in August 2023 9 on charges on child abuse. 

Mom Influencing Gone Wrong: Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt

September 21, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

This week, Jessy and Beth dive into the crimes of Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke, influencer moms who were arrested on Aug. 31 2023 and charged with six counts of child abuse. This is part 1 of 2. 

Are Our Bodies Wilting on the Effing Vine?

September 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

It's SEASON FOUR, Mother Effers! In this season's first episode, Jessy and Beth catch up on their summer shenanigans, play Blind Baggin' and talk about their aging bodies and how much it truly blows. 

Harpies and Purse Potatoes

March 23, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 54 MB

In this Season 3 finale, Jessy and Beth discuss how ADHD shows up in adult women, the effed up ups an d downs of co-parenting and share a Buzzfeed listicle covering some truly absurd mom group posts. 

If Jon Stewart Ruled the World

March 09, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

In this week's episode, Jessy and Beth break down the killer interview between Jon Stewart and Nathan Dahm, Republican Senator from Oklahoma. 

Women Effing Rule

March 02, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

This week, Jessy and Beth talk about women's history month and bad a** women they admire from way back when. Oh, and there's cosmic brownies and plague babies. 

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

February 23, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

In this week's episode, Beth and Jessy talk about how women are conditioned to be nice and easily run over, and how we can teach our daughters to be better and stronger. And there's singing. Of course there's singing!

Lighten Up, Will Ya?

February 09, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

This week, Jessy and Beth lighten things up a little with Comedian and Mom Kaya Allyn!  Follow Kaya on IG at @boldandbeautifulcomedy 

Do we take maternal mental health seriously?

February 02, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

In this week's episode, Jessy and Beth have on special guest Trauma Therapist Chelsie Ciminelli to talk about maternal mental health, the extremes that lead women to scary mental situations, and how we can help them. 

Casey Anthony Part 3

January 26, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MB

It's the final episode in the Casey Anthony series! In this episode, Beth and Jessy wrap up the analysis of the true crime saga that gripped America for years. And you might be surprised at their reactions! 

Casey Anthony Part 2

January 19, 2023 16:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

This week, Jessy and Beth into the second episode of the Peacock Casey Anthony true crime docuseries, "Where the Truth Lies". Oh, and they dive into each other's purses and it's freaking hilarious!

Casey Anthony Part 1

January 12, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

In this week's episode, Beth and Jessy dive deep into Episode 1 of the Peacock docuseries, Casey Anthony: Where the Truth Lies. Can you even believe that effing title?!  This is part 1 of three parts. 

What the hell is kinkeeping, anyway?

January 05, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

It's 2023, Mother Effers! In this new year kickoff episode, Jessy and Beth talk about the new (to us?) word for how freaking hard motherhood is: kinkeeping. 

Black Tuesday, Part 3

December 08, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

TW: This episode contains discussions of suicidal ideations, attempts, and distressed mental health. Please take care if these topics are difficult for you.  Alright, Mother Effers. It's time for Black Tuesday, Part 3: Beth's day.  

Black Tuesday, Part 2

December 01, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

If you haven't listened to Part 1, GO BACK!  In the continuation of Black Tuesday, Jessy talks about why Tuesday Nov. 1 was so horrid and scary. 

Black Tuesday, Part 1

November 17, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

Notice the girls didn't record last week? Yeah, about that... Blame Black Tuesday. What's Black Tuesday, you ask? It was so effed up that it required Jessy and Beth to dedicate three episodes to it.  In this first part, the girls discuss the uneven distribution of responsibilities between moms and their partners and mental health issues that come from it.

Influencer Moms and Facing Our Own Insecurities

October 27, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

Do influencer moms make us feel like sh*t, or is it just in our heads?  This week, Beth and Jessy come to you from their new studio space to rant about the influencer mom culture while facing their own insecurities and all the other BS that goes along with comparing themselves to IG Moms.  Link to the NYT article referenced in the show:  https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/20/business/influencer-burn-out-jobs.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Boundaries--you got 'em?!

October 20, 2022 13:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

In this episode, Beth and Jessy chat about an elementary teacher who posted in a moms group about her fear of sharing the fact that she's married to a woman when her students ask about her personal life. PLUS, they squirrel all over the place. And Beth TOTALLY RUINS a book Jessy has been waiting to read (we kid, we kid) 

It's Season 3, Mother Effers!

October 13, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

We know it's been it's been a hot minute, but Jessy and Beth are BACK AT IT! In the season opener, the girls talk about their insane summers and why teens have to be so effing hard, even when we try to make their lives so easy.

Special Summer Episode

July 01, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

We interrupt our regularly scheduled summer break with an episode all about our rage over the recent overturning of Roe v Wade.

It's the Kisha and Beth Show

April 21, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

in this season closer, the infamous Kisha Smith and Beth discuss being single parents and how to navigate the beginning of this journey as well as how to navigate dating again. We had a great time recording this episode and we hope you enjoy listening.  End of Season Announcement:    Hey Mother Effers! Thanks for listening. We hope you have enjoyed Season 2 of our show as much as we have. With one graduating from Elementary School for Beth and Jessy’s business exploding (how awesome is that...

The Lies WeTell

April 07, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

In this week's episode, Jessy and Beth chat about the lies we told, our kids tell us, and go over the former US Soccer Star Hope Solo's arrest.

Period.

March 23, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

In this week's episode, Jessy and Beth give a love letter to all you moms who have had a really freaking hard week, as they recall the sh!tty weeks they've had with their kids. 

Are Single Moms Bad for Society? Ummm...No.

March 17, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

This week, Jessy and Beth go over two surveys they found published at the same time: one that says single moms are the dregs of society (ummm...wrong) and one that says society is failing moms.  Here are the two surveys: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2022/03/11/rising-share-of-americans-see-women-raising-children-on-their-own-cohabitation-as-bad-for-society/ https://www.mother.ly/state-of-motherhood/

Having Hard Conversations with Your Kids

March 10, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

This week, Beth and Jessy talk about some hard conversations they've had with their kids, and how they go through it.

It's One Year, Mother Effers!

March 03, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

This week, Jessy and Beth talk about the past year, what they've said yes to, and how it's changed their lives as mothers and as women. And of course, they talk about Kisha. 

Toxic Parenting Trends

February 24, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

This week, Jessy and Beth go down the list of toxic parenting trends and how they have  indulged in one or two of them.  Find the full list from Buzzfeed here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/amphtml/kristatorres/bad-parenting-trends-reddit

Maxi Pad Pizza

February 17, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

This week, Beth and Jessy ruminate over the past year of podcasting and how they've grown as mothers, and as women. Oh, and there's talk of maxi pad pizzas.

The FU**ING Absurdity of Pandemic Parenting

February 03, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

This week, Jessy and Beth get a little deep and talk about the struggles of parenting in a nearly two-year long pandemic. Buckle up, kids.

Dead Celebrity Tits

January 27, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

This week, Jessy and Beth record over Zoom because Jessy has caught another viral sh!t storm. Stick around for the hilarity that follows. 

Your Now is Not Your Forever

January 20, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

This week, Beth and Jessy talk to their favorite life/financial/business coach, Kisha Smith!

We're Baaaaaack!

January 13, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

After a month off for health sh!t, the girls are back! Jessy and Beth talk FluRona, Hamster Gate, fabulous life updates and their mutal dislike for Rachel Hollis. 

Making Mom Friends is Hard AF

December 16, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

In this week's episode, Jessy and Beth talk about how hard it can be to make mom friends and catch up on the past two weeks of life!  Look out for Beth and Jessy on Monday 12/20 at Model A Brewery in Fort Mill for a meet and greet with you favorite Mother Effers!

Teaching People How to Treat Us

December 02, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

In this week's episode, Beth and Jessy talk about how we teach people how to treat us, how they are going to stop being doormats for others and begin to put themselves first.

Bippity Boppity F*ck

November 18, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

This week, Jessy and Beth talk about our transitioning teens, finding our value and worth and gay bingo. Oh yeah, and kittens.

I AM a Good Mom! Eff You!

November 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

In this episode, Jessy and Beth talk about worries over their kids becoming "popular" a$$holes, raising them the right way, and letting go of trying to be a "good" mom. 

Be Our Guest! With Bryanna Bach

November 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 50 MB

In this week's episode, Jessy and Beth have a guest! Bryanna Bach is on to discuss her divorce, being pregnant at nearly 40, in-laws post-divorce and Jessy's surgery follow up. The mics are a little off this episode, but it's a good one anyway!

Halloween, Awful Teens and Making Mom Friends

October 27, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

In this week's episode, Jessy and Beth chat about their teen troubles, fake Halloween bucket list pictures and how hard it is to make friends as moms. 

This is Real Motherhood, Ya'll

October 14, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

In this week's episode, Jessy and Beth record mid-day with Jessy's toddler, two boys and a kitten that pees on Beth. Good times!

Squirrel!

September 30, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

It's a potluck episode! A little bit of everything. 

It's Mother Effin' Andrea!

September 23, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

In this week's episode, Jessy and Beth chat with Comedian/ Divorce Coach/ All Around Bad Ass Mama Jama, Andrea Rappaport! 

My Body, My Choice

September 16, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

This week, Beth and Jess talk about their bodies, women's bodies, and everyone else's bodies, too.

No More Babies!

September 02, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

In this week's episode, Beth and Jessy talk her no more babies/bladder surgery, letting our kids make mistakes and the painful art of letting go.

No More Babies!

September 02, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

In this week's episode, Beth and Jessy talk her no more babies/bladder surgery, letting our kids make mistakes and the painful art of letting go.

Season 2: Back to School, Mother Effers!

August 26, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

Jessy and Beth are back after a summer off (but not really, because, kids) for SEASON TWO OF MOTHER EFFER! In this week's episode, they chat about back to school madness, masks and other  lively motherhood tangents. 

Why Do Women Suck at Money?

July 01, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MB

On the final episode of season 1, Jessy and Beth interview Kisha Smith: single mom, super hero, and finance guru! She gives us tips on how better manage our money, giving ourselves grace and explains the $5 Rule.

Why Do Women Suck at Money?

July 01, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MB

On the final episode of season 1, Jessy and Beth interview Kisha Smith: single mom, super hero, and finance guru! She gives us tips on how better manage our money, giving ourselves grace and explains the $5 Rule.

Effing Teenagers, Man.

June 24, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

In this week's episode, Beth and Jessy talk teens, and the struggles we face as we try and raise them when they keep making choices we don't understand. 

Mental Load, or Load of Bullshit?

June 17, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

In this week's episode, Beth and Jessy take a deep dive into something every mom knows waaaay too much about: the mother effing mental load.