Not Your Mother's Podcast with Sonnet and Veronica
201 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 182 ratingsMotherhood. 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.
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Episodes
How to Use Wardrobe to Feel Comfortable and Confident in Your Body Again with Laurie Brucker
July 14, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBConfidence with style. In this episode, Laurie Brucker shares how to find your best style after having kids that will also make you feel empowered. The Unspoken Wardrobe can be a tool to help you feel comfortable and confident in your body again after having kids- no matter your size. What We Discuss with Laurie Brucker Why it’s important to get dressed every single day. What things to focus on when it comes to getting dressed in the morning. How to put an outfit together quickly ...
Everything You Need to Know About V-BACs with Julie Francom and Meagan Heaton
July 07, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBV-BAC myths. In this episode, Julie Francom and Meagan Heaton debunk all things V-BAC and share all the information you need to have a healthy and safe vaginal birth after cesarian. The Unspoken A lot of people think, “once a c-section, always a c-section,” but vaginal birth is a safe and reasonable experience after c-section. What We Discuss with Julie Francom and Meagan Heaton What to look for in a doctor to know whether or not they are truly able to guide you ina VBAC. How to c...
Everything You Need to Know About V-BACs with Julie Francom and Meagan Heaton
July 07, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBV-BAC myths. In this episode, Julie Francom and Meagan Heaton debunk all things V-BAC and share all the information you need to have a healthy and safe vaginal birth after cesarian.
Everything You Need to Know About V-BACs with Julie and Meagan
July 07, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBV-BAC myths. In this episode, Julie Francom and Meagan Heaton debunk all things V-BAC and share all the information you need to have a healthy and safe vaginal birth after cesarian. The Unspoken A lot of people think, “once a c-section, always a c-section,” but vaginal birth is a safe and reasonable experience after c-section. What We Discuss with Julie Francom and Meagan Heaton What to look for in a doctor to know whether or not they are truly able to guide you ina VBAC. How to c...
How to Regulate Your Child's Emotions with Alyssa Campbell and Bryana Kappa
June 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBEmotion control. Helping your child cope with their big feelings. In this episode, we chat with Alyssa Campbell and Bryana Kappa, two childhood development experts about self-regulation and emotional processing for our children and ourselves.
Mom Talk: Getting Your ‘Sexy Back’ After Divorce with Gina Lamanna
June 25, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBCo-parenting, style and getting your sexy back after divorce. In this month’s Mom Talk episode, Gina Lamanna breaks down how to get connect with your confident self so you can show up to live a more fulfilled life.
The Importance of Photography with Wendy Maybury
June 23, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBDocumenting memories. In this episode, Wendy Maybury chats about how the stories we tell through photography are the memories our children will carry and the importance of being able to document, even the most mundane moments.
How to Talk to Your Company About Creating a Work-Life Balance for Parents with Christy MacGregor
June 16, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBWorkplace guilt. Creating work-life balance, In this episode, Christy MacGregor shares the steps in having a conversation with your company about how to create work-life balance so you can alleviate the anxiety and stress of having to pretend you don’t have a family at work.
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June 16, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBWorkplace guilt. Creating work-life balance, In this episode, Christy MacGregor shares the steps in having a conversation with your company about how to create work-life balance so you can alleviate the anxiety and stress of having to pretend you don’t have a family at work. The Unspoken Not being able to be transparent about life as a parent in the workplace creates a level of anxiety and guilt that it hinders your productivity. It’s best to create a plan with your company so you are...
How to Talk to Your Company About Creating a Work-Life Balance for Parents with Christy MacGregor
June 16, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBWorkplace guilt. Creating work-life balance, In this episode, Christy MacGregor shares the steps in having a conversation with your company about how to create work-life balance so you can alleviate the anxiety and stress of having to pretend you don’t have a family at work. The Unspoken Not being able to be transparent about life as a parent in the workplace creates a level of anxiety and guilt that it hinders your productivity. It’s best to create a plan with your company so you are...
COVID-19 Advice From a Pediatrician on Making Decisions For Your Family with Kelly Fradin
June 09, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBBreaking quarantine and assessing risk. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Fradin breaks down how to educate and assess the benefits and risks when it comes to COVID-19, so you’re able to make the best decisions for your family.
How to Stop Dieting and Beating Yourself Up with Dana Barron
June 02, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MBDiet Culture. Improving your body image for good. In this episode, Dana Barron breaks down the cycle of the thought process so many of us were raised with and then offers concrete tips on how to change it so we are able to raise healthy children.
Mom Talk: How to Normalize Feeling Like a Failure with Jenna Kim Jones
May 28, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBLowering your standards. In this episode, we giggle our way through with Jenna Kim Jones as she chats about why normalizing feelings of failure are good for your mental health.
Mom Talk 10: How to Normalize Feeling Like a Failure with Jenna Kim Jones
May 28, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBLowering your standards. In this episode, we giggle our way through with Jenna Kim Jones as she chats about why normalizing feelings of failure are good for your mental health. The Unspoken Feeling like a failure is a regular feeling and we need to learn to live with it. What We Discuss with Jenna Kim Jones How to normalize feeling like a failure. The secret ingredient to a happy relationship. How to keep the connection with your partner alive. Wanting to unlearn the discipline tact...
Self-Care Hacks for Moms Who Don’t Have Time with Deanna Schober
May 26, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBRealistic self-care. 1% shifts. In this episode, Deanna Schober shares her hacks for self-care, even the busiest mamas can do and explains why it's so important.
How to Be an Awesome Mom with Leslie Bruce
May 19, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBMom guilt. Being an awesome mom. In this episode, Leslie Bruce shares all the ways you can show up in your life so you can be the most amazing mom ever.
How to Get Your Child To Eat When They Refuse with Jennifer Anderson
May 12, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBPicky eating toddler. In this episode, Jennifer Anderson digs into how to get a picky eater to eat the foods you make them, even if they refuse.
How to Know When to Call it Quits on Your Marriage with Kate Anthony
May 05, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBMarital problems. Should you stay or should you go? In this episode, Kate Anthony shares her methods on helping women figure out if they are in an emotionally abusive relationship and steps on how to create a plan to break the cycle of abuse.
What You Need to Know About Migrant Children Detention Centers with Casey Revkin
April 30, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBDetention Centers. Reunite families separated at the border. In this month's Mom Talk episode, Casey Revkin shares the truth about what's going on in the detention centers across America and what you can do about it. The Unspoken Some detention centers across the country do not allow children to even touch each other. So they have absolutely no comfort. But despite the horrors of separating families at the border, they are reunited, even if they have lifelong trauma because of the experien...
Mom Talk: What You Need to Know About Migrant Children Detention Centers with Casey Revkin
April 30, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBDetention Centers. Reunite families separated at the border. In this month's Mom Talk episode, Casey Revkin shares the truth about what's going on in the detention centers across America and what you can do about it.
Activities To Do With Your Child That Don't Require Toys with Ayelet Marinovich
April 28, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 71.3 MBLearn with Less. In this episode, Ayelet Marinovich teaches us the secret to supporting our children’s development without any toys.
How to Create a Stress-Free Eating Experience with Your Kids with Jessica Gust
April 21, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBPicky eating. It’s not about the food. In this episode, Jessica Gust breaks down how our relationship with food impacts our children’s ability to eat peacefully and gives practical tips on enjoying time at the dinner table.
Practical Tips on Babyproofing Your Marriage with Julia Kantor
April 14, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBConnecting with your spouse. In this episode, Julia Kantor dives deep into the work of the Gottman Institute to shed some light on how we can’t change the core differences between our spouse and shares practical tips on how to navigate them.
How to Lose Weight Without Ever Thinking About It with Amy Rosoff Davis
April 07, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 75.8 MBWeight loss. Eat whatever you want, as long as you enjoy it. In this episode, Amy Rosoff Davis enlightens us on how beautiful it is to live in the moment and how that’s the secret to weight loss.
How to Negotiate with a Narcissist with Rebecca Zung
March 31, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBGetting a divorce. Winning a negotiation with your ex. In this episode, Rebecca Zung shares some incredibly useful tips on how to negotiate for what you want and the steps it takes to make sure you know you matter.
Tips on Living a Minimalist Lifestyle During Social Distancing with Desirae Endres
March 24, 2020 07:00 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBMarie Kondo your life. It’s possible to live a minimalist lifestyle as a mom. In this episode, Desirae peels back the layers of what minimalism is and how attainable it can be, even if you’re living with toddlers.
Activities To Do With Your Kids During Social Distancing and COVID-19
March 17, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBCOVID-19 and social distancing. As the world adjusts to managing life during this pandemic, we're re-releasing our chat with Beth Rosenbleeth, founder of Days with Grey to offer some fun ways to keep your children engaged while practicing social distancing.
Mom Talk: How to Get Your Kids to Eat The Food You Make Them with Bryana Kappa
March 10, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBPicky eaters. How to get your kids to eat vegetables. In this bonus episode, Bryana Kappa dives into the myths about picky eaters and dives deep into who is responsible for what at mealtime. If you're looking for more information on how to handle your picky eater, Bryana has put together an incredible course that can help you do just that. Click here for more info: https://www.raisingchildrenyoulike.com/pickyeater
Bonus: How to Get Your Kids to Eat The Food You Make Them with Bryana Kappa
March 10, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBPicky eaters. How to get your kids to eat vegetables. In this bonus episode, Bryana Kappa dives into the myths about picky eaters and dives deep into who is responsible for what at mealtime. If you're looking for more information on how to handle your picky eater, Bryana has put together an incredible course that can help you do just that. Click here for more info: https://www.raisingchildrenyoulike.com/pickyeater
What We’ve Learned After 1 Year of Unspoken Conversations
March 03, 2020 16:38 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBHappy anniversary to Not Your Mother's Podcast. We cannot believe it's been a year! In this very special episode, you get to learn what our unsaids are, what struggles we have personally had, what episodes are our favorites and share a little more deeply about us than ever before.
Mom Talk: Essential Oils to Replace Cleaning Products and Tylenol with Sunit Suchdev
February 27, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBIf you’ve ever wondered about essential oils, but felt overwhelmed by the idea of one more thing to learn about, or pressure to buy from some friend… this episode is for you! Especially if you’re looking for a way to help eliminate toxins from your home, your body, and increase your immunity and health. In this month’s bonus episode with Sunit Suchdev, we chat all about how to use essential oils in your home and with your family.
Essential Oils to Replace Cleaning Products and Tylenol with Sunit Suchdev
February 27, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBIf you’ve ever wondered about essential oils, but felt overwhelmed by the idea of one more thing to learn about, or pressure to buy from some friend… this episode is for you! Especially if you’re looking for a way to help eliminate toxins from your home, your body, and increase your immunity and health. In this month’s bonus episode with Sunit Suchdev, we chat all about how to use essential oils in your home and with your family.
How to Create the Motherhood Experience You Dream Of with Sunit Suchdev
February 25, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBRaising kids. You can make any rules you choose. In this episode, Sunit Suchdev explains how motherhood can be anything you want it to be and gives tips on how to find inspiration.
Sacrifices a Mom Makes with Adrianne Wright
February 18, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MBFinding balance. Creating a smarter structure to your day. In this episode, Adrianne Wright discusses the nuanced life of a mother and why it’s not as cut and dry as we strive for.
Evidence-Based Techniques to Improve Pelvic and Abdominal Symptoms with Ashley Gammon
February 11, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBBaby belly, leaks, and painful sex. Finding answers to some embarrassing postpartum symptoms. In this episode, Ashley Gammon chats all things belly-pooch and provides tips on how to get your body back in working order. The Unspoken Postpartum is forever, so it’s never too late to optimize your body for great health. What We Discuss with Ashley Gammon Ashely breaks down how to help peeing when you sneeze and how to help get you Mama Belly back to its old self. Ashley also help...
The One Word You Shouldn’t Teach Your Children to Sign with Etel Leit
February 04, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBBaby sign language. Teaching your child to communicate. In this episode, Etel Leit gleams insight on the benefits of teaching your child to sign and cautions on the one word to stay away from for optimal communication. The Unspoken The goal of sign language is to learn to communicate- not for children to learn the signs. And the true goal of parenting is to teach our kids to be independent. What We Discuss with Etel Leit How sign language affects brain development. Why teaching c...
Mom Talk: The Myth of The Happy Mother with Jackie Shoemaker Holmes
January 30, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBI don’t love parenting. In this episode, Jackie Shoemaker Holmes creates a safe space to be honest about your motherhood journey and shares some insight about how to create that for other mamas, too. The Unspoken It’s OK to not love every minute of motherhood. There’s not space for us to share safely that we struggle. What We Discuss with Jackie Shoemaker Holmes The myth of the happy mother and how we can create space for us to share openly about our experiences. We’ve taken the su...
How to Solve Sexual Desire Differences with Kelly McDonnell-Arnold
January 28, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBSexual Discrepancy. How to get on the same page with your partner. In this episode, Kelly McDonnell-Arnold gets hot and heavy about the difference between men and women’s libidos and what you can do to better match them. The Unspoken There is no normal. What IS normal is what’s normal and works for you and your partner. There’s no barometer of what you should or shouldn’t be doing. What We Discuss with Kelly McDonnell-Arnold How to create more intimacy. Why we have mismatched libidos a...
A Person's Journey Through Birth with Britta Bushnell
January 21, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBIdentity of death. There is a loss of Self when a person becomes a mother. In this episode, award-winning childbirth educator Britta Bushnell dives into the uncomfortable discussion about the grieving process of a person as they become a mother and offers tips on how to weave old parts of yourself with this new life and a new identity. The Unspoken Becoming a parent is an identity of death. There is a loss of Self. That surprises people. What We Discuss with Britta Bushnell Britta s...
Overcoming Complications in Your Pregnancy with Parijat Deshpande
January 14, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBHigh-risk pregnancy. Affect the course of your pregnancy. In this episode, Parijat Deshpande discusses how our bodies are built to work with us, not against us- even if it may not feel like it, especially when trying to conceive. The Unspoken There is so much power built into our bodies than we are made to believe. Especially as women who are trying to conceive a child What We Discuss with Parijat Deshpande How to reconnect with your body. The secret to getting your body to r...
Blended Family and Step-Parenting Tips with Dawn Krieger
January 07, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 55 MBStep Children Hacks. Learning to bond with a blended family. In this episode, Dawn Krieger shares what it takes to build a lasting relationship with your stepchildren and how to connect with your internal wisdom. The Unspoken It’s OK to have a different relationship between your biological kids and your step-kids. Your innate wisdom will guide you into how those relationships will form. Learn to trust it. What We Discuss with Dawn Krieger How to reconnect to your internal wisdom. Creat...
The Beginning of a New Decade with Not Your Mother's Podcast
December 31, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 7.07 MBCan you believe 2020 is here? In this episode, Sonnet and Veronica chat about what they plan to learn this year and reflect a little bit about boundaries when it comes to parenting.
Happy Holidays from Not Your Mother's Podcast!
December 24, 2019 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBA special bonus episode to share our biggest takeaways from our first year of interviews. Happy Holidays, mamas!
Using Supplements to Regulate Your Period, Increase Your Fertility and Manage Pre and Post-Natal Life with Suzie Welsh
December 17, 2019 08:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MBRegulate your period. In this episode, Suzie Welsh from Binto talks about how important it is to take the right supplements for different stages of a woman’s life and what to look for when shopping for the right supplement. The Unspoken The right supplements can regulate your period, increase fertility and manage a woman’s overall health before, during and after pregnancy. What We Discuss with Suzie Welsh Suzie tells us specifically what supplements to take if you are trying to conceive...
Natural Ways to Increase Fertility with Rachel Cole
December 10, 2019 08:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBGetting pregnant. Increase your fertility without IVF. In this episode, Rachel Cole tells us all about Mercier Therapy and how effective it can be for women who are trying to become pregnant or trying to reconnect with their pelvic region after having a baby. The Unspoken Living in a stressful society has disconnected us from our bodies. Mercier Therapy helps you reconnect to your body in a healthy way, and increases fertility by up to 83%. What We Discuss with Rachel Cole How to re...
Mom Talk: Requirements to Be a Foster Parent with Crystal Pettit
December 05, 2019 08:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBCrystal is the Mom of Crazy Pieces. She started a YoutUbe channel to document and share their journey with foster care and adoption. They have 3 biological and 8 adopted children. They often forget who is biological and who is adopted because they are all their children. Blood doesn’t make them a family- love does and that is something they live by. Parenting this large of a family isn’t always easy, but it is worth it. It’s always crazy in their household though, and that is why...
Rediscovering Great Sex After Baby with Dr. Christina-Stein
December 03, 2019 08:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBSex after baby. Getting back your libido. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Christina Stein, Clinical Sexologist and Marriage and Family Therapist all about what postpartum and sex can look like, feel, and show up like and how to start having great sex in your life. The Unspoken Re-establishing your relationship with your partner is essential to a great sex life. Having a conversation about how the woman’s body has changed and has come back together. The fear around the newness of you...
The Secret to Tidying Up with Lili Petitt
November 26, 2019 08:00 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBDecluttering your home. In this episode, Lili Petitt dives into the messiness of what causes clutter and how to get a handle on it, once and for all. The Unspoken Everything we own, action we take, and relationship we have- is all energy. All of this stuff impacts our lives every single day. If we can’t move around freely in our homes, this weighs us down. What We Discuss with Lili Petitt How to create a plan to declutter your home year-round. What it means to have things you don’...
Incorporating The Montessori Method into Your Daily Life with Berenice Saint Saens
November 19, 2019 08:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBMontessori for your toddler. In this episode, Berenice Saint Saens discusses the philosophy of Montessori and how incorporating it into your child's life can set them up to be a successful member of society. The Unspoken Incorporating Montessori education into your child's life develops a strong foundation for them to become a contributing and successful member of society. What We Discuss with Berenice Saint Saens The benefits of Montessori education. How to set your house up Montesso...
Preventing Sexual Abuse and the Power of a Mother’s Intuition with Shannon Tripp
November 12, 2019 08:00Molestation prevention. Tapping Into Your Intuition. In this episode, Shannon Tripp talks about the innate power each woman is born with and how that can live our best life because of it. The Unspoken Trust your intuition and do what feels good to you because that is what will transform your life. What We Discuss with Shannon Tripp How to tap into your intuition. The steps to take to prevent child molestation. The key to a happy family. Learn to become an even more mindful mama wit...