Motherhood Uncut

Today, I have the joy of talking with my friend Nadia Ali - mom, entrepreneur, educator, and advocate for health and racial equity - about the importance of discomfort. I know- who wants to feel uncomfortable? Looking for and leaning into discomfort is not something that most of us do- in fact, the majority of you listening will have been raised in families where you were taught that discomfort wa...

In this episode, I am introducing you Aaisha Alvi, author of the new book A Mom Like That. Aaisha is an incredibly brave and inspiring mom who has moved past all the shoulds and shouldn'ts to go public about her experience with postpartum psychosis.  Aaisha’s story is one that shows us what it looks like to love your child deeply. She is a Mom Like that. Aaisha be found on Instagram - @aaisha...

I’m really excited to share today’s episode with you. Today I am talking with you about the 12 things that women who thrive in both career and motherhood have in common. Throughout my work with Type A, high-achieving women who struggle with anxiety and guilt in motherhood, these 12 mindsets are universal in the women who end up having the lives they most want, for both themselves and their kids. I...

Today I get to share with you a deeply inspiring conversation that I had with Allison Jones. Allison’s story takes us from an unexpected brain tumor to a deep reverence for beauty and her story is both vulnerable and brave. While speaking truthfully about her continued challenges with OCD and anxiety, she also shows us what it looks like to do the work to move through those moments of uncertainty...

This week’s episode is an incredibly inspiring and powerful one. We are airing a coaching call I had with one of my coaching clients... and I have no doubt that you will resonate with a ton of what Carly struggles with on our call. If you are a woman and mother who identifies as high achieving, type A, all or nothing, and perfectionist thinking, and if you are struggling with anxiety, guilt, overw...

Today I have the utter privilege of sharing with you a conversation I had with Ellen Bradley about her mothering journey with her 3 beautiful daughters. Ellen is the epitome of bravery, connection, and possibility.  As we continue to navigate the “shoulds” and expectations in motherhood that hold us back from the life we want most, Ellen’s story is an example of what it looks like to forage straig...

Our girl is back! Deb Rubin is joining me today to vent, brainstorm, problem-solve, and find humor about back-to-school season. Whether you are a new mom or one with older kids, I’m sure you can relate to the often jarring transition of the fall season. We suddenly find ourselves with more to do. Or maybe we find we have less to do now that our kids are out of the house. Whichever it is for you, i...

Today is part 2 of a 2-part series with the incredible, honest, and inspiring Tracey Yokas. If you haven’t yet listened to Part 1, please take a moment to listen there first as it will help you to make sense of this second, very inspiring conversation. In this episode, Tracey and I discuss her relationship with her daughter and what it means and looks like to be a “securely attached” parent. With...

Today is part 1 of a 2-part series with the incredible, honest, and inspiring Tracey Yokas.  Tracey Yokas creates stuff. When she isn’t writing about mental health and wellness, she can be found playing with paint, glitter, and glue. Art fuels her passion for connection in community. She is dedicated to supporting women in their journey towards authenticity, and fulfills her mission by creating sa...

This first episode of season 6 is the perfect way to forge our pathway into exploring and challenging the “shoulds” and “shouldn’ts” that get in the way of our full potential in motherhood and beyond. Suzy Holman is a mother, friend, daughter, sister, wife, entrepreneur, coach, mentor, human, and all-around badass. Really. I have no doubt that you will be inspired by her. Not only does Suzy have 4...

This month I launched a new series called Mom Talks as a continued commitment to providing free and accessible support to women who are struggling in motherhood. These short 30-minute live talks are designed to leave participants with accessible tools for emotional well-being. These tools and strategies, when practiced, work to build psychological resilience that leads to mental health as well as...

Today on the podcast I have the privilege of talking with Dr. Nichole Morris who is both a colleague and friend. Dr. Morris has dedicated her career as a Naturopathic Doctor to supporting women who want to become pregnant naturally, and the success rate of her patients is a tribute to her wisdom and expertise. As a Dr, she combines ancient and modern healing modalities from around the globe to str...

Today’s episode is a bit different and a bit longer than our typical episodes. I am taking you on a journey with me. Like, a literal journey. A couple of weeks ago, I ventured, by myself, to the south of Japan for a 6-day walk on the Kumano Kodo- I recorded myself through this adventure, and so this episode today is a peek into my inner thoughts, my experiences along the trail, and interactions wi...

Do you look at all of the stuff around your house and feel overwhelmed? Are you tripping over toys, losing track of important papers, or constantly feeling like you can’t keep up with organization? Is cleaning up your go-to when you feel anxious? Or, maybe, no matter how much you organize and clean, you still feel unsettled inside? Today, I dive deep into internal and external clutter with mom and...

Do you ever find yourself just expecting to be exhausted all the time as a mom? Have you just assumed that it’s not possible to both be available to your child and also pursue the work that you love? Do you believe that it’s your job to prevent your child from feeling pain? Today, we are going to debunk some of the most widely held myths in motherhood- beliefs that ultimately lead to huge amounts...

In this week’s short episode, Kate dives into mothering from the place of being a good role model for our children.  Thank you to our sponsor, the One Clock. Designed by artists, researched by wake scientists, and filled with unique music created by Grammy award-winning musician Jon Natchez (The War on Drugs), this clock will change the way your nervous system starts each day. One Clock, wake up b...

Today I talk with Emese Parker, RN, WHNP-BC, MPH, PMH-C,  about the physical, emotional, hormonal and social transition to becoming a mother, otherwise known as Matrescence (don’t worry, I struggle with the word, too!). Board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner (NP), certified perinatal mental health specialist, menopause practitioner, and also a mother, Emese leads us into the wild, wonde...

Today, I walked straight into my recording studio from a morning walk. Not a lot of planning ahead of time for this episode… just a sense that I had to share exactly what was on my mind. Today’s episode digs into the important concept of self-care in motherhood.  A term that is over-used and widely abused by commercialism. This episode also digs into the concept of “self-sacrifice” in motherhood-...

Today on the podcast, I talk with Kelley Coleman,  feature film development executive turned author and advocate for parent caregivers and individuals with disabilities. Her book Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports draws upon over a decade of experience, including her own experience parenting a child with multipl...

Have you been struggling with Anxiety for much of your life and not known it? Has your success in life been fueled by something sneaky and deeply buried? If you are used to being successful in your life and are finding it hard to keep your head above water in motherhood, then this episode is for you. Today we will be uncovering the ways that anxiety shows up in motherhood and how, if we aren'...

Today, my friend and colleague, Ashley Wick, and  I dive into the big questions that often lie hidden below the surface for success-driven women who become mothers.  Questions that we bring light to are: What lies outside of the role as “mom” for me? Am I a “bad mom” if I want more? What does “doing it all” actually mean, and is it really possible? How does the idea of “purpose” tie into mental he...

Welcome back to the Motherhood Uncut Podcast! This season we kick off with an important Kate & Deb convo that will set the stage for this what to expect this spring.  As always, if you like what you hear, please consider rating and reviewing the podcast as this makes it more accessible to other moms, like you, who might benefit. And… share it with just 1 other mom out there. Because, supportin...

Today, we wrap up our season with an episode all about transitions and change. With the start of 2024 and Kate’s 6-month move to Japan, this topic feels ripe with opportunity. In this conversation, we dive into all of the transitional moments and changes we experience in motherhood, both big and small. Don’t worry, we will be back in February for more inspiring conversations and interviews for mot...

In this episode Kate and Deb discuss mom rage, inspired by last week’s chat with Caitlin Murray. We talk about the difference between anger and rage, when it’s problematic and ways to manage it.   Some good books around mom anger include: Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood by Minna Dubin and How to Be a Calm Parent: Lose the guilt, control your anger and tame the stress - for more...

This week we had the total honor of talking with Caitlin Murray about the role of humor in mothering. We dive into the backdrop of Caitlin’s amazing Instagram feed (you likely know it, she has over a million followers!) Called Big Time Adulting, and we talk honestly and authentically about the role that humor (and connection) plays in getting us through the toughest mothering moments and connectin...