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Not Your Mother's Podcast with Sonnet and Veronica

201 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 182 ratings

Motherhood. Postpartum. Relationships. We’re not experts, we’re moms just like you. We did the research, we read the books, we joined the clubs. And the more we learned about motherhood, the more we realized how many things aren’t talked about publicly.

This podcast is for you if:
• You’re looking for answers to match your experience.
• You ever feel frustrated with mom life and feel like you’re doing it wrong.
• You’re looking for your mama tribe that gets you.
• You feel misunderstood and overwhelmed by people’s opinions.
...Or maybe you just want to better understand the heck is going on!

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

We also know that there is SOOO much information on the internet and it can be overwhelming when you’re searching for answers.

So we’ve sought some of the best experts in their fields to give you actionable soundbytes, insights, and support that you can immediately implement into your life.

We’re here to do it together. Let’s get dirty and real and raw and let’s talk about it all!!

My name is Sonnet and I am Veronica and welcome to Not Your Mother’s Podcast.

Kids & Family Health & Fitness Sexuality momlife motherhood postpartum
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Episodes

Farewell from Sonnet and Veronica

December 28, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MB

As 2021 comes to a close, Sonnet and Veronica have decide to sunset their hit show Not Your Mother's Podcast to go on to other ventures to continue growing as empowered mamas and individuals. Thank you so much for being a part of this journey with us. We have thoroughly enjoyed sharing our lives with you and hope to stay connected.

Everybody Lies with Vanessa Coppola

December 21, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MB

Today we are talking to Vanessa Coppola about the lies we tell ourselves and others, that we don’t even realize- and how these little lies keep us from the life we really want.

Understanding Crypto with Jane Gallina

December 15, 2021 00:41 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MB

Today we are talking to Jane Gallina about taking control of your finances and educating yourself as a mom on crypto, investing, and trading.

Intro to NFTs and Crypto for Moms with Crypto Yuna

December 07, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MB

Today we are talking to Crypto Yuna about how she has transformed her traditional artist career into killing the NFT and Crypto game as an artist and how you can do this too as a mom and artist or collector.

Reclaiming The Sex Goddess Within with Lacey Broussard

November 30, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 61.5 MB

Increasing your sex drive. Tapping into your sensuality so you can have the sex of your dreams. In this episode, Lacey Broussard gets steamy about what practice you can do to get in touch with your sensuality that only takes 10 minutes a day, 3x a week. The Unspoken It’s still taboo for moms to feel and be sexy. We can be sexy and a mom at the same time. What We Discuss with Lacey Broussard How to connect with your sensuality in as little as 10 minutes a day, 3 times a week. Why relying o...

What Nobody Tells You About Motherhood with Alexandra Sacks

November 23, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

The Emotional Motherload. Navigating the emotions of new mom life. In this episode, Alexandra Sacks, MD dives deep into “matrescence,” the transition to motherhood that is as demanding as adolescence and how you can navigate through that. The Unspoken The transition into motherhood is just as intense and just as important as the one we go through in adolescence. What We Discuss with Alexandra Sacks: How the transition to motherhood is just as big as the transition to adolescence. How to n...

How Becoming a Mom Can Make You a Better Human Being with Laura Iz

November 16, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MB

Motherhood can fulfill your dreams. Appreciating the little things in life. In this episode, we celebrate the responsibilities moms have of raising decent citizens of the world. The Unspoken Topic Motherhood can fulfill all the needs a woman has because life blossoms and time feels real and important. What We Discuss with Laura Iz The joys of what it is to become a mother and to be able to influence a child. How to give your partner the space to blossom into their own role. How motherhood...

How to Set Clear Boundaries For Yourself with Mara Glatzel

November 14, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MB

Setting boundaries in relationships. Learn how to advocate for your needs. In this episode, Mara Glatzel gleams some insight on what it looks like when your boundaries are being overstepped and what you can do to identify and set them, so you have the energy to live the life you dream of. The Unspoken When we think of self-care, we think of it as outside of the messy chaos of our daily lives, but self-care is all about finding the time within the chaos to reclaim those moments in order to ha...

What Limiting Beliefs Are You Dying For with Suzee Edwards

November 09, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MB

Limiting beliefs. In this episode, Suzee Edwards talks about accountability in your life for YOUR issues, to help heal your relationships. The Unspoken A happy marriage means you prioritize your partner and take accountability for your actions. What We Discuss with Suzee Edwards Figuring out how you're contributing to the failure of your marriage. Identifying limited beliefs that are holding you back. Different types of lies and which one you tend to do. If you’re ready to discipline you...

Tapping into Your Superpower as a Mom with MOMGUL

November 02, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 43.9 MB

Who are you. In this episode, powerhouse Raquel Kelley from MOMGUL teaches us how to define what truly makes us happy and how to not judge yourself or others. The Unspoken Reserve the judgement on each other because we are all going through it as mothers. It is so important to set your own definition of success What We Discuss with MOMGUL The power of what happens when you empower women rather than put them down. What it takes to make your life what you want. Tips to live a healthy life. ...

The Secret to Having a Good Relationship With Your Parenting Partner with Kimberly Cabot

October 26, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 52 MB

Do your work. In this episode, Kimberly Cabot shares how to really clear the rubble and built-up resentments with your parenting partner, so you can show up as your best self for you and your children. The Unspoken It is possible to have a good co-parenting relationship when you take accountability for your side of the street. What We Discuss with Kimberly Cabot Step by step on how to clear the rubble and resentments between you and your co-parenting partner. How to identify your dark hab...

How to Have a Happy Divorce with Ben Heldfond and Nikki Debartolo

October 19, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB

Focus on your side. In this episode, Ben and Nikki share how their sure to be high-conflict divorce, ended up being amicable after their own inner work, and the deep benefits of the family. The Unspoken Pointing the finger at the other person doesn’t support a healthy marriage, a happy divorce or co-parenting experience. What We Discuss with Ben and Nikki How your inner work can help you find an amicable way through divorce. How to start taking accountability for your actions and the way...

How to Slow Down Time With Your Children with Julie Chang

October 12, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MB

Julie Chang is a wife, mom, TV journalist, show creator, actor and survivor. The Unspoken Parents are unaware that they have the ability to slow down time with their children. What We Discuss with Julie Chang How to give time shape. Research and methods on how to slow down time in order to create deep connections with our children. The power of free play. If you’re ready to discipline your children without using old methods and get to the root of your triggers visit https://www.raisingch...

The Evolution of Our Parenting as it Reflects Our Child’s Development with Ann McKitrick

October 05, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

Parenting is a developmental process. In this episode, Ann McKitrick shares how as your child goes through stages of development, parents need to adjust and grow as well. The Unspoken Parenting is a developmental process. Just as your child goes through stages of development, parents need to adjust and grow as well. What We Discuss with Ann McKitrick Understanding where your child is developmentally and how to parent the child in front of you. How to give consequences and repair with y...

How to Stay Connected to Your Spouse with Marnie Nir

September 28, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MB

Having sex. In this episode, Marnie Nir talks about getting out of your own way, and making intimacy with our partner a priority, for the benefit of all areas of your life. The Unspoken Get honest with your dark side. What We Discuss with Marnie Nir The excuses we make when it comes to intimacy. How we need to take action toward intimacy to fulfill other parts of our lives. How to find ways to like your partner, so you can have sex with them on a weekly basis. The consequences of not kee...

Exposing Your Children To Diversity in a Fun Way with Nisha Bhatia

September 21, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MB

Actionable diversity. In this episode, Nisha Bhatia, founder of Festivities Box, talks about helping children understand there is a world that exists beyond what they see by introducing them to various types of festivals.

How to Have Conversations Around Diversity and Inclusion with Akhila Das Blah

September 14, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MB

Celebrate diversity early. In this episode, Akhila Das Blah, Co-Founder of indigrow, shares all about practical and accessible ways to teach our children about diversity and multiculturalism through engaging ways like books, games, songs, food, etc.

Healing Your Body After Having Children with Tighten Your Tinkler

September 07, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MB

Fix your body. In this episode, Christina Walsh from Tighten Your Tinkler shares how to heal your body after having children, no matter how much time has passed. 

How to Start Letting Go of Martyrdom with Sally Maxwell

August 31, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MB

Getting unstuck. In this episode, Inner U Coach Sally Maxwell talks about how to stop the mother's martyrdom and how to ditch the million excuses to start living a life we actually love and desire.

How to Transition Your Toddler into a Big Kid Bed with Rachel Mitchell

August 24, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 49.3 MB

Transition out of crib. In this episode, Pediatric Sleep Specialist and founder of My Sweet Sleeper Rachel Mitchell, shares how to transition your toddler to a big kid bed and tips on parenting the child in front of you.

Self-Compassion: We Give It To Our Kids But Not Ourselves with Dr. Laura Froyen

August 17, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 54.9 MB

Parents deserve compassion. In this episode, Dr. Laura Froyen from The Balanced Parent Podcast talks about how parents can practice practical and sustainable self-compassion and why it’s vital to our overall health.

The 3 People You Need to Prepare Yourself for Divorce with Michelle Dempsey

August 10, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MB

Building your divorce team. In this episode, divorce coach Michelle Dempsey from Mom’s Moving On Podcast shares how to leave your marriage when that is the healthiest thing for you. 

The 3 People You Need to Prepare Yourself for Divorce with Michelle Dempsey

August 10, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MB

Building your divorce team. In this episode, divorce coach Michelle Dempsey from Mom’s Moving On Podcast shares how to leave your marriage when that is the healthiest thing for you.    The Unspoken The pain of divorce never goes away. You are not alone.  What We Discuss with Michelle Dempsey  The way that most women know when it’s time to leave the marriage.  Steps on preparing for divorce.  How to really do the work to know if you’ve given it your all.  If you’re ready to take c...

Using Play To Connect With Your Child with Lovevery co-founder Jessica Rolph

August 03, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MB

  Using play to connect. In this episode, Lovevery Co-Founder Jessica Rolph talks about connecting to our children through play and supporting their learning by being present and connected. The Unspoken When you tune into what your child is hungry to learn, it is so satisfying to be present with them through these experiences.  What We Discuss with Jessica Rolph How to optimize your child’s cognitive development while staying connected with them. Ways to be present and connect with y...

Using Play To Connect With Your Child with Lovevery co-founder Jessica Rolph

August 03, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MB

Using play to connect. In this episode, Lovevery Co-Founder Jessica Rolph talks about connecting to our children through play and supporting their learning by being present and connected.

Real Talk with Raising Children You Like: How to Be The Emotional Container For Your Child

July 30, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MB

Managing big feelings. In this month's Real Talk with Raising Children You Like, we talk about being the emotional container for our children and learning to be okay with their big feelings.

Mom Talk: Signs of Asperger's in Toddlers with Samantha Groom

July 29, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 31 MB

Asperger's Syndrome. In this month’s Mom Talk episode, Samantha Groom shares her story of raising a child with Asperger’s and how to navigate this life. 

The Secret To Aligning Your Life to Your Goals and Dreams with Hildie Dunn

July 27, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 50.8 MB

Achieving goals. In this episode, Hildie Dunn from The Handel Group shares how to get really clear on what you want for your life, and how to implement a step-by-step plan to achieving your goals.

What You Need Tell Your Friends About Preparing for Postpartum with Nina Spears

July 20, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MB

All the tips for preparing for the most supportive postpartum, for you or your friends. What kind of questions to discuss with your parenting partner before the baby gets here. Insight on “The Village” and how we can create it in our day to day lives and bring that back to a modern day way of life, no matter what age our children are.

A Healthy Microbiome for You and Your Kiddos with Royah Loie

July 13, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MB

Healthy gut. In this episode, Royah Loie talks about how to have a healthy microbiome from birth with your children and for yourself as well. 

Real Talk with Raising Children You Like: Anxiety Solutions for Parenting The Second Child

July 09, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MB

In this month's episode of Real Talk with Raising Children You Like, we are talking about the anxiety that comes with parenting the second child and how to relieve that anxiety and trust in the process that is unfolding in front of us.

Self-Care Ideas for Moms with Victoria Anderson

July 06, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 49.4 MB

Self-care is care. In this episode, Victoria Anderson talks about how to get clear on what you want to create in your life, get to the core of your self-talk that is keeping you from achieving your goals, and what steps to take to start walking forward and being the CEO of your family.

Owning Your Truth as a Mom with Jessica Buchanan and Jessica Kidwell

June 29, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 60.4 MB

Own your truth. In this episode, Jessica and Jess from the podcast “We Should Talk About That” about being vulnerable, owning your truths, and taking action in your parenting to reflect this.

Attachment Parenting, Coffee and Co-Sleeping-Oh My! with Amanda and Alexis

June 22, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MB

Attachment parenting. In this episode, Amanda and Alexis debunk the fear behind attachment style parenting. This conversation is Inclusive for all moms and they advocate for moms who want to lean into this style of parenting.

The Key To Sprinkling Adventure Into Your Life with Kimberly Crossland

June 15, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MB

Traveling with kids. In this episode, Kimberly Crossland shares her secrets on how to make life more adventurous and the key to staying consistent with it. 

How to Organize Your Life to Keep What Works and Leave What Doesn’t with Stephanie Uchima-Carney

June 08, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MB

Intentional living. In this episode, Stephanie Uchima-Carney shares her secrets on creating a life with intention and purpose so you can leave behind what doesn’t serve you.

Getting to The Root Cause Of Your Stress with Megan Blacksmith

June 01, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MB

Hormonal Health. In this episode, Megan Blacksmith talks about holistic and hormonal health and how the power of our thoughts and beliefs show up in our health and overall feeling in our daily lives.

Bringing Motherhood Out of the Private into the Public with Alessandra Simmons

May 27, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MB

Motherhood is not a secret. In this month’s Mom talk, Alessandra Simmons brings motherhood into the public, incorporating all the parts of yourself in what you bring to the table is powerful.

Get Your Entire House To Sleep with Annalaina Marks

May 25, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MB

Sleep training without crying it out. In this episode, Annalaina Marks gives insight on children’s sleep and what to do about it when they are having a hard time with it. 

How to Take Charge and Transform The Toddler Years with Raising Children You Like

May 18, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB

Being triggered is not the problem.  It’s what we do with those triggers that could potentially become problematic.  In this special Mom Talk episode Sonnet and Veronica talk about their passion for Raising Children You Like and what it takes to raise resilient and empathetic adults.

How to Foster Inclusivity in Our Children with Kaanji and Tara

May 11, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MB

Raising anti-raciast kids. In this episode, Kaanji and Tara talk about fostering inclusivity with our children and creating a diverse network of friends in our community.

Tips to Strengthen Your Parenting Partnership After Babies with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish

May 04, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MB

Heal broken patterns. In this episode, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish talks about healing the patterns in our relationship that hold us back from co-creating a strong and healthy partnership after children. 

How to Promote Healthy Body Image and Eating with Our Children with Jaren Soloff

April 27, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MB

Healing yourself. In this episode, Jaren Soloff shares how to heal your own relationship with food and body, so that you can model and promote healthy body awareness and eating with your children. 

Passing Down Anxiety Onto Your Children with The Pedi Pals

April 20, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

Anxiety in parents. In this episode, two pediatricians, the Pedi Pals, talk about the anxiety that parents have, how that affects children, and how to mitigate it.

How to Increase Safety For Your Child When Using Social Media with Ed Peisner and Marc Berkman

April 13, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MB

Safe on the internet. In this episode, Ed Peisner and Marc Berkman from the Organization for Social Media Safety talk about how to navigate the unknown waters of social media with our children and how to put parameters in place to keep the same from cyber bullies and predators, and beyond.

How to Break-Free From Feeling Like You’re in Survival Mode with Jennifer Blossom

April 06, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MB

Getting out of a rut. In this episode, Jennifer Blossoms talks about the systems you can put into place to simplify your life, do more of what you love, and break free from survival mode.

Tips for Co-Parenting After Divorce in a Healthy Way with Abbey Williams

March 30, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MB

Co-parenting tips. In this episode, Abbey Williams from the Mimosas with Moms Podcast talks about navigating the tricky waters of co-parenting after getting a divorce.

Mom Talk: Choosing to Be a Single Parent with Cathy Park and Toni Jacalone

March 25, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MB

Choice motherhood. In this special Mom Talk episode, Cathy Park and Toni Jacalone share their journeys on choosing to become single mothers and the hurdles they’ve had to overcome.   The Unspoken You don’t need to have a partner to become a parent. If it is something that is calling you to do, there are support groups and resources available to make it happen. What We Discuss with Cathy and Toni The different journey that Choice Motherhood can look like. How to find a sperm donor in...

Mom Talk: Choosing to Be a Single Parent with Cathy Park and Toni Jacalone

March 25, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MB

Choice motherhood. In this special Mom Talk episode, Cathy Park and Toni Jacalone share their journeys on choosing to become single mothers and the hurdles they’ve had to overcome.

Everything You Need to Have in Place Before Becoming a Parent with Ryan Haddon

March 23, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MB

Self-compassion. In this episode, Ryan Haddon shares the secret of what you need to have in place before becoming a parent, and how to achieve it.

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