Momplicated

In our season finale, Dana kicks off the show with harrowing tales of negotiating with a 3 year old who insists he can drive! Then she digs into the Momplicated Mailbag to share all the awesome ways you are doing less to reclaim the best parts of motherhood. We will be back in the fall with Season 2 of Momplicated! In the meantime, follow Dana on Instagram @dana.p.phillips for the summer snaps and...

If you feel like everything is crashing around you, Dana's got just the thing you need. This short, but powerful episode is about overcoming negativity bias, trusting yourself, and the inherent knowing that things will eventually be ok. This one made Producer Andi tear up because it is just so dang perfect. And if you are conflicted about whether matcha actually tastes good, Dana's covered that to...

Dana kicks off the show with a story about her daughter's missing tooth that was lost not once, but twice! Then she's sharing her favorite parenting article of all time. It explains why our kids aren't the most grateful creatures, and how doing a little bit less can change their perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Dana is talking school lunches, allergies, Girl Dinner and why beige food rules the world! If you've traded bento boxes for chips and fruit rollups, you've come to the right place! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Dana is channelling her inner Ted Lasso and offering up some unconventional thoughts on love and marriage, which include: Why you probably feel like most advice doesn't work for your relationship Why you may want to trade anger for curiosity How to divide up domestic work fair and square (these  Fair Play cards  are a great way to do it!) The 24/48 Rule Dana has also included s...

Fresh off her first girls weekend in years, Dana is feeling refreshed, and she's basking in the glow of uninterrupted conversations, late-night hot tub soaks, and dinners with friends! She's also thinking about: The magic of knowing you're done having babies, as your youngest child ages out of babyhood Why mindfulness and "savoring the moment" comes easier once you're past certain stages of mother...

This week Dana is waxing nostalgic, reading you some of the funniest childhood memories shared on TikTok last week. And then later, Dana talks about diet and anti-aging content on Instagram, and she wonders if our generation is replacing the 90s Almond Mom with something worse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Dana is tearing back the curtain on Boss Babe Motherhood! Writer and organizer Raena Boston joins the pod to talk about: Why "having it all" is the ultimate scam How you can officially unsubscribe from mom guilt How to find satisfaction in motherhood without buying into "motherhood, the brand" The institutions that profit off of you striving to be the perfect wife and mother Why the US...

Dana's answering more of your questions this week! They include: Why it's ok to let motherhood change you What to do about friendships that change when you and your bestie both have kids? When is it the right time to stop breastfeeding? How to manage extracurricular activities when you have a "yes kid" in your life When is it time to worry about a lukewarm sex life You can follow Dana on Instagram...

Dana is joined by journalist and author Jo Piazza to talk about the multi-billion dollar industry of Mom Influencers on social media. They discuss: Why motherhood content has become so triggering on Instagram What your favorite Mom Influencer isn't telling you about her life The rise of "trad wives" on social media Why Instagram is full of "Stephanies" - and why you shouldn't buy her sleep trainin...

Dana kicks off the pod with a recap of the week, which includes: Parenting solo while Max is on a work trip Quoting Mrs. Doubtfire Birthday cake hangovers That "Picture an Apple" meme Then, Dana's buddy Lauren is back on the pod to discuss all-things-ADHD. They chat about: Getting diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood Raising kids with ADHD How ADHD makes parenting tasks more difficult What has helped...

As we head into Valentines Day, Dana is tackling the sexy topic of Domestic Labor! Therapist Erin Spahr (@FeministMomTherapist on Instagram) joins the show to talk about why household tasks often fall on women, and how men and women can share the domestic work more equally. Dana and Erin also talk about: How “girl boss feminism” was sold to mothers, but didn’t deliver. Why the popular concept of "...

Dana gets into the highs and lows of the past week, which include a sick kid, a double-birthday, and a cheeky toddler who destroyed some prime upholstery! Then we open the Momplicated Mailbag! You sent in your questions, and Dana has answers! 17:02 - How do I deal with my childless friends who make rude comments about kids? 27:16 - How should I respond to mom shaming about formula feeding, daycare...

Dana is joined by the hilarious Caitlin Murray, who is best known for her wickedly funny Instagram account Big Time Adulting! Dana and Caitlin discuss: Vacationing with children Sick days and snow days Those jerks who say "just you wait..." Why it's ok to NOT love the baby stage Dana’s Roman Empire Cailtin's Arch Nemesis: the front loading washing machine Follow Dana on Instagram @dana.p.phillips...

In our very first episode, Dana welcomes 2024 by asking the big questions: Are resolutions a load of crap? Is January really the best time to tackle your goals? With the pandemic firmly in the rear view mirror, can we find our humor and have more fun this year? Dana is also joined by her pal Lauren to talk about the ins and outs of motherhood, which include: the dreaded hour before dinner time why...

Is it just me or is modern-day motherhood starting to feel a bit..extra? Extra stylized, extra negative, extra “enjoy every second”, extra EVERYTHING. The constant advice, the ever-growing number of experts, the overabundance of staged content and neutral-hued children’s clothing that flood our social media- it seems near impossible to measure up. As a seasoned mom of three, I’m still made to feel...