Something to Cry About
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsSomething to Cry About is motherhood...candidly and in color. A judgement-free space of honesty and humor that provokes thoughtful conversation centered around the diversity of motherhood. Hosts Brejai Calingo and Leslie Kershaw enjoy a good laugh and an open chat about the wins, losses and sometimes epic fails of millennial motherhood.
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Episodes
Episode 11: Mind Yo' Mutha w/ Kelley Carboni
March 01, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBBree and Leslie discuss the thin line between mom favors and just being lazy. In this episode, we chatted with Kelley Carboni of the Get Well Podcast. Kelley breaks down how mindfulness, yoga and mindset factor into her parenting practices. Follow Kelley Instagram: @peacefilledmama Website: https://peacefilledmama.com/ Podcast: https://peacefilledmama.com/the-get-well-podcast/ New book: https://peacefilledmama.com/books/ Follow STCA on Instagram and Facebook @somethi...
Episode 10: Return Of The Moms
February 14, 2018 19:27 - 41 minutes - 76.6 MBBree and Leslie are excited to be back! They discuss their goals for Season 2, the importance of building a community especially since Instagram sucks and rant in a new segment, Discipline Diaries about the struggle of respectful parenting when you are raising six and seven-year-olds who give no f**ks. Bree is on a heavy diet of compliments and claims she isn't ranting anymore. Leslie isn’t shopping, but she’s buying a house. Let us know how excited you are to have us back! Leave us...
Episode 9: This Isn't FROYo w/ ShanPAGNE POPPIN'
November 07, 2017 23:03 - 1 hour - 122 MBLeslie managed to kill Halloween despite her procrastination. Bree is self diagnosing her control issues and ranting about accountability with romantic partners. This week we chat with our friend, Shannon Robinson about sex, motherhood and our (read: Bree's) hoe-tivities. You can follow Shannon on Instagram Shannon: @sole_searchn Follow Something to Cry About on Instagram Like us on Facebook Follow Bree on Instagram Follow Leslie on Instagram Want to suggest a topic or ...
Episode 8: Hot Mess & Sad Sex
October 23, 2017 17:58 - 1 hour - 161 MBBree and Leslie are back after a brief hiatus to finish out the season! We talked to Christy DeGallerie, mother, activist and writer about single motherhood and #momsondatingsites, plus how building community and trusting people have played a role in this period of her life after divorce. You can follow Christy on Instagram at @isschristy Follow Something to Cry About on Instagram Like us on Facebook Follow Bree on Instagram Follow Leslie on Instagram Want to suggest ...
Episode 7: White Guilt & Chill w/ Liz Marino
August 28, 2017 16:24 - 2 hours - 220 MBBree & Leslie geek out about their shared love of childhood books series....even though they are supposed to be talking about all the stuff that has been going down over the past week. Eventually they discuss their reaction and actions to the white supremacy rally in Charlottesville, VA earlier this month. Our friend Liz Marino (@coveredinbabies) joins us to help respond to questions we have received from white listeners and friends on how they can do better in the wake of the current rac...
EPISODE 6: PALe-LAY-OH & PILATES w/ Randi Moore
August 14, 2017 18:21 - 1 hour - 132 MBBree is reflecting on what true self-care after her birthday this past week. Leslie is working her Paleo eating butt off (as usual) This week we talk to certified Pilates instructor Randi Moore owner of the Rooted Pilates Studio in DC. We discuss changing our mindset around fitness, especially as moms. The postpartum snapback rant makes a return. You can follow Randi Moore: Instagram: @msmooreindc Instagram: @rootedpilates Follow us: Instagram: @somethingtocryabout Fa...
Follow Friday: Grace and the 24/7 Drag
August 11, 2017 15:18 - 19 minutes - 35.1 MBIt's our first official STCA Follow Friday episode. In this series of interviews, we will be showcasing the voice of some of the wonderful mothers we know in real life or through social media. Our first official follow Friday is Grace (@soulandtell). Enjoy Bree's mini interview and make sure to follow Grace on Instagram! CONNECT WITH US: IG: @somethingtocryabout FB: @somethingtocryabout Web: www.stcapodcast.com Email: [email protected]
Episode 5: Bet You Think This Rant is About You w/ Malaika Dower
July 31, 2017 15:37 - 2 hours - 224 MBGuest Malaika returns the no-screen read Bree and Leslie were wildly unproductive this week Bree is annoyed about outings with her family Leslie wants all the faux minimalists (::cough:: Bree) to live in their truth This week we are talking with friend to the show, Malaika Dower of How To Get Away With Parenting about mom guilt and mom fails. Follow Malaika: www.HTGAWP.com @likeylou @HTGAWP Follow Us: Facebook: Facebook.com/somethingtocryabout Email: STCAPo...
Episode 4: Generation Titty Boy
July 17, 2017 16:32 - 1 hour - 112 MB*Headphones in mama's Bree has some choice words for you* Bree is tired and irritable and she might be yelling at you about screen time. Leslie is late, even to her dates. This week we discuss how the idea of raising "feminist" sons is a workable theory but practicing that in certain communities and cultures is more of a challenge. Things mentioned in the episode: WOC/Black Women Centered Books for the Boys How to Raise a Feminist Son Article Black Boy - Poem by Brandi ...
Episode 3: Master Jedi Mom Talks Ft. Brandi Sellers
July 03, 2017 15:48 - 1 hour - 113 MBBree and Leslie talk about the original doing it for the 'gram aka kids showing off and creative solutions to Bree's no spanking kick. Back in March, we had the lovely experience of talking with Brandi Sellers of Not So Private Parts about all things motherhood, the birthing industry and her doula work. Stick around for an impromptu performance by her adorable son Jedi at the end! Brandi Sellers Instagram: @bstereo Website: Not So Private Parts Something To Cry About In...
Episode 2: Do it for the 'Gram
June 19, 2017 13:00 - 52 minutes - 95.4 MBBree's semester is finally over, she is back from Cuba and she is in a new city. Leslie is house hunting. The Sad Brown Titty Committee is a real thing Bree and Leslie return from a unforseen hiatus to talk about social media, motherhood and friendships.
Episode 1.5: Why The Hell Are We Here?
June 10, 2017 04:00 - 20 minutes - 38.3 MBMinisode Bree and Leslie discuss their motives for starting the podcast.
Episode 1: A Tale of Two Mothers: The Prude and The Hoochie
May 14, 2017 05:06 - 1 hour - 125 MBBree is TMI'ing again about her eco-friendly period and ranting about making new friends. Leslie is listening to some white guy to make her mornings better. We spill all the tea on our mothers and the lessons we learned from them in honor of mother's day! Honorable Mentions: Bree's reusable pads: Lunapads Leslie's book: The Miracle Mornings - Hal Elrod Leslie's App: HeadSpace Royalty Free Music provided by Incompetech
Episode .5: She's such a tease
May 09, 2017 06:44 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBBree is going to Quba. Leslie started working out but isn't telling anyone. The world is sky is still falling and coincidently so our black children. This is a taste of what Something To Cry About will be focusing on along with lots of laughs and honest discussion about black motherhood!