Latest Non-traditional family Podcast Episodes
Season 1, Episode 7: Two Moms, A Son, and Two Households
Seeking Different - March 14, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode of "Seeking Different", Hera and Estela interview Mom Denise and her Son Sawyer. Sawyer explains how he feels his family is "normal" in their progressive town in the suburbs of Tampa, Florida. They also discuss what it's like to move between two parental homes, favorite books, an...
Seeking Different: Season 1, Episode 7: Two Moms, A Son, and Two Households
Seeking Different - March 14, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode of "Seeking Different", Hera and Estela interview Mom Denise and her Son Sawyer. Sawyer explains how he feels his family is "normal" in their progressive town in the suburbs of Tampa, Florida. They also discuss what it's like to move between two parental homes, favorite books, an...
Seeking Different: Season 1, Episode 6: School Choice - Featuring Kid Logic
Seeking Different - March 07, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIt was Independent School Decisions week in the DMV this past week and our house is all a buzz! In this episode of Seeking Different, Hera and Estela discuss what goes into deciding on a school and give an inside look from a kid's perspective of the admissions process - from "the buddy" to the o...
Season 1, Episode 6: School Choice - Featuring Kid Logic
Seeking Different - March 07, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIt was Independent School Decisions week in the DMV this past week and our house is all a buzz! In this episode of Seeking Different, Hera and Estela discuss what goes into deciding on a school and give an inside look from a kid's perspective of the admissions process - from "the buddy" to the o...
Season 1, Episode 5: Divorce, Blended Families, and Gender Identity
Seeking Different - February 28, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode of Seeking Different, Hera and Estela interview mother Abigail from The Podcast "The Judgement Free Zone" and her child Kenley "KG". They candidly discuss what it's like to have a blended family, divorce, and gender identity. Kenley is one of the bravest children we've met, and b...
Seeking Different: Season 1, Episode 5: Divorce, Blended Families, and Gender Identity
Seeking Different - February 28, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode of Seeking Different, Hera and Estela interview mother Abigail from The Podcast "The Judgement Free Zone" and her child Kenley "KG". They candidly discuss what it's like to have a blended family, divorce, and gender identity. Kenley is one of the bravest children we've met, and b...
Season 1, Episode 4: Baby Making - A Conversation with Alease The Embryologist
Seeking Different - February 21, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings"Mama, where do babies come from?" Is this a question you've had your kids ask and don't even know where to begin? Is your child donor conceived and this question feels even more complicated as a result? We are here to help you sort through how to explain embryo creation to a child. Estela and H...
Seeking Different: Season 1, Episode 4: Baby Making - A Conversation with Alease The Embryologist
Seeking Different - February 21, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings"Mama, where do babies come from?" Is this a question you've had your kids ask and don't even know where to begin? Is your child donor conceived and this question feels even more complicated as a result? We are here to help you sort through how to explain embryo creation to a child. Estela and H...
Season 1, Episode 3: Black History Month Reflections
Seeking Different - February 14, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWe wish Black History Month could be all year long, but this Black History Month we'd like to share our thoughts on some of the current events - Like Ron DeSantis trying to whitewash history and the things we wish schools would teach as it relates to Black History. Estela learns about Critical R...
Seeking Different: Season 1, Episode 3: Black History Month Reflections
Seeking Different - February 14, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWe wish Black History Month could be all year long, but this Black History Month we'd like to share our thoughts on some of the current events - Like Ron DeSantis trying to whitewash history and the things we wish schools would teach as it relates to Black History. Estela learns about Critical R...
Seeking Different: Season 1, Episode 2: A Mama, A Mom, and Twin Donor Siblings
Seeking Different - February 07, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode of Seeking Different, Hera and Estela chat with Asher, Ari, and Mom Leah of the Pryor-Lease Family (a two Mom Family). Asher and Ari are twins and two of Estela's donor siblings. The kids chat about what it's like to tell people you don't have a Dad, the cool things about their f...
Season 1, Episode 2: A Mama, A Mom, and Twin Donor Siblings
Seeking Different - February 07, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode of Seeking Different, Hera and Estela chat with Asher, Ari, and Mom Leah of the Pryor-Lease Family (a two Mom Family). Asher and Ari are twins and two of Estela's donor siblings. The kids chat about what it's like to tell people you don't have a Dad, the cool things about their f...
Season 1, Episode 1: Living Out McLeod - Single Mother by Choice Family
Seeking Different - January 31, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsOn the first episode of Seeking Different, co-hosts Hera and Estela give a brief intro about why the show is called Seeking Different, a little about the family, what you can expect from the show, and leave you with their top tried and true travel tips. Support the show
Seeking Different: Season 1, Episode 1: Living Out McLeod - Single Mother by Choice Family
Seeking Different - January 31, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsOn the first episode of Seeking Different, co-hosts Hera and Estela give a brief intro about why the show is called Seeking Different, a little about the family, what you can expect from the show, and leave you with their top tried and true travel tips. Support the Show.
Introducing: Seeking Different
Seeking Different - January 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsFormer Mocha SMC Co-Host Hera teams up with her precocious nine year old daughter Estela in the new Podcast, "Seeking Different". They explore what it looks like to navigate the world as a non-traditional family. This mother and daughter duo will discuss hot topics such as donor sibling relation...
Season 4, Episode 11: Parenting the Child in Front of You
Seeking Different - November 14, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsAs single mothers by choice we get to make many of the decisions for our children, up to a certain point. At the point when their personalities and their individual needs emerge many of us learn that the one size fits all approach that we grew up with will not work with our children. We’ve had...
Season 4, Episode 10: Ask Us Anything Part Two
Seeking Different - November 07, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode, the Mocha SMCs answer questions such as: should I move to be closer to my family, how do I start planning for a will, and what should I put on my child's birth certificate. They also get real about whether you can work and be home full time with your child.
Mocha SMC: Season 4, Episode 10: Ask Us Anything Part Two
Seeking Different - November 07, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode, the Mocha SMCs answer questions such as: should I move to be closer to my family, how do I start planning for a will, and what should I put on my child's birth certificate. They also get real about whether you can work and be home full time with your child. Support the Show.
Season 4, Episode 9: Ask Me Anything Part I
Seeking Different - October 31, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode of the Mocha Single Mothers by Choice, the Mocha SMCs discuss DNA discovery, relationships with donor siblings, and how to talk about your conception story with your children and others in your life.
Mocha SMC: Season 4, Episode 9: Ask Me Anything Part I
Seeking Different - October 31, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode of the Mocha Single Mothers by Choice, the Mocha SMCs discuss DNA discovery, relationships with donor siblings, and how to talk about your conception story with your children and others in your life. Support the Show.
Season 4, Episode 8: When Pregnancy Gets Complicated...
Seeking Different - October 24, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode, the Mocha SMCs debrief what they heard in the twins episode - spending time discussing the realities of high risk pregnancies, childcare cost, and always making decisions thinking about how your future child might feel about the decision you are about to make.
Mocha SMC: Season 4, Episode 8: When Pregnancy Gets Complicated...
Seeking Different - October 24, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode, the Mocha SMCs debrief what they heard in the twins episode - spending time discussing the realities of high risk pregnancies, childcare cost, and always making decisions thinking about how your future child might feel about the decision you are about to make. Support the Show.
Season 4, Episode 7: So You Say You Want Twins?!
Seeking Different - October 17, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode, Aisha and Hera welcome two special guests (twin Moms Toja and Carla). Toja is a Mocha SMC who is actively parenting 7 year old twins and Carla is a Mocha SMC who just welcomed twins three months ago. Carla also has a four year old son. This episode covers what its like to carry ...
Mocha SMC: Season 4, Episode 7: So You Say You Want Twins?!
Seeking Different - October 17, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode, Aisha and Hera welcome two special guests (twin Moms Toja and Carla). Toja is a Mocha SMC who is actively parenting 7 year old twins and Carla is a Mocha SMC who just welcomed twins three months ago. Carla also has a four year old son. This episode covers what its like to carry ...
Mocha SMC: Season 4, Episode 6: Navigating Romantic Relationships as an SMC
Seeking Different - October 10, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode, Aisha and Hera chat with two Mocha SMCs (Erica and Kimberly) who are now in committed romantic relationships. They discuss what it's like blending families after becoming SMCs and navigating things like - introducing your partner to the children, to marry or not to marry, who wi...
Season 4, Episode 6: Navigating Romantic Relationships as an SMC
Seeking Different - October 10, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode, Aisha and Hera chat with two Mocha SMCs (Erica and Kimberly) who are now in committed romantic relationships. They discuss what it's like blending families after becoming SMCs and navigating things like - introducing your partner to the children, to marry or not to marry, who wi...
Mocha SMC: Season 4, Episode 5: Choosing Your Hard
Seeking Different - September 26, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThe Mocha SMCs explain what it means to "choose your hard" by breaking down the pros and cons of SMC life. From navigating respectability politics to coping with the topic of "baby daddy". They also discuss why this path might be more appealing to many women than the traditional two parent house...
Season 4, Episode 5: Choosing Your Hard
Seeking Different - September 26, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThe Mocha SMCs explain what it means to "choose your hard" by breaking down the pros and cons of SMC life. From navigating respectability politics to coping with the topic of "baby daddy". They also discuss why this path might be more appealing to many women than the traditional two parent house...
Mocha SMC: Season 4, Episode 4: Mocha SMC Travel in a Post Pandemic World
Seeking Different - September 19, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this Mocha SMC travel episode of season 4, the Mocha SMCs discuss more tips for traveling with babies and the differences they've seen traveling with their school aged children. They chat about summer travel and what its been like post pandemic with fewer airport staff and flight delays. Sup...
Season 4, Episode 4: Mocha SMC Travel in a Post Pandemic World
Seeking Different - September 19, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this Mocha SMC travel episode of season 4, the Mocha SMCs discuss more tips for traveling with babies and the differences they've seen traveling with their school aged children. They chat about summer travel and what its been like post pandemic with fewer airport staff and flight delays.
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