Mama's Gonna Make It

Today’s episode is something a little different. As we wind down our third season (don’t worry—we’re already recording Season 4!), it’s summertime out there, and Sarabeth and Anne are ready to embrace a slower pace and recover from a very busy year. Between shifting schedules, changing family routines, and general life burnout, this season of life feels… full. So Sarabeth had a brilliant idea: rec...

Episode 51: Try the Hobby, Join the Team, Make the Deviled Eggs This week on Mama’s Gonna Make It, we start by talking about kids, hobbies, sports, and creativity… and somehow end up discussing gochujang, embroidery fails, pickle jar egg-peeling hacks, and deviled eggs. Which, honestly, feels pretty on brand. Sarabeth, Anne, and Producer Tim get into the pressure kids (and adults) feel to already...

This week on Mama’s Gonna Make It , Sarabeth, Anne, and Producer Tim dive into the wild world of traveling with kids, from Disney planning and overpacked suitcases to unexpected memory-making moments, bed bug paranoia, and audiobook mishaps at the mechanic. Anne shares stories from an epic multi-stop family/work trip involving galas, beaches, Disney, and a Georgia farm… all packed into one oversiz...

For the record, Anne and Sarabeth believe in the power of creative energy and agree that it is fundamentally important for people to have creative outlets. From there, we enjoyed pushing back on each other in this funny and somewhat philosophical conversation about why we create art, literature, or music—and how to encourage that practice in ourselves, each other, and our kiddos. True to her Type...

In this episode, Anne shares about a recent job opportunity and how difficult it was to weigh all the pros and cons of change—not only for herself, but for how it could impact her family unit. She polled the mom-chat, talked with family and friends, and ultimately received some incredibly illuminating advice from two trusted professionals in her life: a financial advisor and a college friend who i...

Last time we had Jen Hamilton on, we talked all things nursing, advocacy, and her book Birth Vibes . This time? We’re just… hanging out. And honestly, it might be our favorite kind of episode. Jen is back in the studio and bringing her full, beautifully chaotic, joy-filled life with her. From raising indoor chickens (yes, diapers included) to navigating social media with millions of followers, to...

Sometimes the most powerful preparation isn’t for the birth you want —it’s for the one you might actually have.  This week, we host labor & delivery nurse, advocate, and author Jen Hamilton to talk about her debut book Birth Vibes —and wow…we were not emotionally prepared (in the best way). Birth Vibes fills the void between books that explain pregnancy and parenting books. That between s...

Before we even get to today’s topic, Anne & Sarabeth find themselves on a meaningful side quest—talking about how we support our kids’ safety when it comes to consent and bodily autonomy. Whew…nothing like easing in with a “light” topic. From there, we explore the idea of peace (not peas 😉), inspired by a recent Peace Walk—including one we did with our own kiddos on Martin Luther King Jr. Day...

Sometimes the hardest part of anything is getting started. Ashley Honbarrier eliminates that barrier to growing your own food with her nonprofit Happy Roots—providing therapeutic horticulture to communities of all ages, from 2 to 102 and beyond. In this episode, we talk about what happens when access meets intention… and how something as simple as a garden box can shift not just what we eat, but h...

If you’ve ever felt your chest tighten when your kid is upset… or like you have to fix it right now… or like you’re somehow getting it wrong if it all feels really hard—this episode is for you. We sat down with pediatric nurse and early years mental health specialist Deb Armstrong-Branch (aka HappyChild2HappyParent). This convo genuinely felt like a deep exhale. We talk about anxiety, control, bed...

What a gift to be launching Season 3 of Mama’s Gonna Make It! In this episode, Sarabeth and Anne catch up and share life updates with listeners, resolve a few open cliffhangers from past episodes, and reflect on the new frontier of our parenting skills’ growing edges. As soon as we think we know what we’re doing, those kiddos go and level up! Tim, Anne, and Sarabeth also take some time to reflect...

Show notes are something a little different today. Almost as I write, both Sarabeth and Anne are decorating their Christmas trees with their families, holiday songs playing, and delicious smells wafting from their respective kitchens. Despite this picturesque scene, played out over both homes on a foggy Sunday morning, holiday magic doesn’t just “happen” — it doesn’t just “magic” itsel...

Britney Dent (@theteenchoicecoach) is back in the studio for a cozy friend chat with Anne, Sarabeth, and Producer Tim to talk all things holidays—the magic and the stress. From navigating blended families to finding the balance between thoughtful and practical gifts, we swap stories about favorite traditions, memorable moments, and what it looks like to craft holidays that feel joyful on your own...

This week we’re thankful to welcome the incomparable Britney Dent to the studio! Britney is a powerhouse of wisdom, compassion, and community leadership — and honestly, we could’ve talked with her for hours. Britney holds a B.A. from UNC Greensboro and is a certified Life Coach for parents and teens. She’s a Hands On Northwest & Wake Forest Women’s Emerging Leaders graduate, a City of Winston-...

This week we’re joined by our friend Beth Recchio for a funny and honest conversation about growing edges—those places where we’re choosing to stretch, change, and show up differently. Beth opens up about her fear of success, and we dive into what it means to grow even when it feels uncomfortable. Anne and SB share stories about self-advocacy in healthcare, while Tim vulnerably reflects on hi...

In this episode, we’re joined by our friend and social media powerhouse Beth Recchio — the bold, boho, and beautifully unfiltered force behind @bethsboholife . Beth brings her full, multifaceted self to every space she enters, whether it’s gardening, home improvement, comedy, storytelling, or fashion. She’s redefining what connection and authenticity look like online (and off). We talk about the p...

In this episode, we’re answering listener questions (pause for dramatic effect: WE HAVE LISTENERS!? 😭🙌 And you have QUESTIONS!?) Cue the happy dance. 💃🕺 Keep ’em coming, friends — we love hearing from you! Here’s what we dive into:   Q1: How do you even start therapy?  Anne consults Mama D for advice, and we share some friend wisdom from a Lazy Genius thread. Spoiler: You don’t have...

This week we’re joined by filmmaker Nicola Rose (@nicolarosedirects), writer and director of the new feature film  Magnetosphere ( @magnetospheremovie ). Nicola shares the inspiration behind the film, which follows 13-year-old Maggie as she navigates first love, moving to a new town, and living with synesthesia—a condition that makes her see sounds, hear colors, and more. We talk about how&nb...

In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome local legend Kim Shufran to talk about neurotypes, the medical vs. social models of disability (and how each shifts our language, expectations, and even our parenting), and so much more. Kim designed and founded iCan House in 2008 as a place of belonging, acceptance, positivity, learning, and fun. Inspired by the unmet needs of her incredible daughter, Er...

In this episode, we do a little time traveling—recorded across two sessions, but woven together with one theme: Don’t Be Less. Anne and Sarabeth unpack the story behind this mantra and what it has come to mean in their friendship. With their signature mix of humor and honesty, they explore what it looks like to show up as your whole, quirky, “too-much” self—and why that shift can be so profound, e...

We could hardly believe it when KC Davis said yes to joining us on Mama’s Gonna Make It —because not only is she a licensed therapist, bestselling author, and wildly popular content creator, but she’s also someone we talk about a lot . KC’s compassionate, practical approach to self-care has struck a chord with millions, and her book How to Keep House While Drowning has become a lifeline for anyone...

What’s better than book club? A book club podcast episode with our besties and Liz Orr—author of The Unfiltered Enneagram and the voice behind @rudeassenneagram! Roll call includes Liz, Sarabeth, Anne, and Tim plus our friends Whitney Hsu, April Tilley, and Ellen Linville. The studio was buzzing with energy, laughter, curious questions, and plenty of truth-telling from this phenomenal group. Love...

This week we sat down with Liz Orr—author of The Unfiltered Enneagram and the voice behind @rudeassenneagram—for an eye-opening conversation about the Enneagram. Liz shares her background and her experience stumbling into the Enneagram world, and she explains why this framework for self-awareness (especially understanding our own motivations) still matters today. Producer Tim takes a typing test a...

This week we’re joined by author, educator, gamer, and all-around brilliant human Ash Brandin, @thegamereducator. With 15 years of teaching experience and a librarian’s heart for digital literacy, Ash brings both research and real-world wisdom to one of parenting’s trickiest topics: screen time. Their new book, Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family , drops Tuesday, August 26,...

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Lupe Penn, Youth & Schools Manager at Bookmarks—an independent bookstore and community hub in Winston-Salem, NC. Lupe gave us the inside scoop on the youth programming for the upcoming Bookmarks Book Festival and shared how she regularly coordinates author visits, book donations, and school partnerships on behalf of Bookmarks to make literature accessible a...