Not Your Mommy

Katie and her husband, Chris reconnect with their doula, Jess Screeton to share their three very unique perspectives from CJ’s birth.  Jess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicascreeton Jess’ website: https://www.jessicascreeton.com/ Birdee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hirebirdie/ Birdee’s website: https://birdiemarketing.ca/ Katie Instagram Kokomo Instagram Kokomo Websit...

The mommies chat with writer, TikTok thought leader, sage soul and mom, Alex D’Amour. They cover a lot of ground and talk about weaning, the problem(s) with modern motherhood, writing, raising boys vs. girls and imagining a better future for our kids.  Episode Resources: Katie Instagram Kokomo Instagram Kokomo Website Liz Instagram Liz Website Alex Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexfda...

This episode went everywhere from boob updates to Travis Kelce giving us the ick. The mommies also share some of their self care practices that are helping them shift their mindset and manage their cortisol levels. Episode Resources: Katie Instagram Kokomo Instagram Kokomo Website Liz Instagram Liz Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mom of two, chiropractor, fitness instructor and wellness expert, Genieve Burley shares SO much wisdom on this episode. We talk about postpartum mental health, grieving different stages of our kids’ lives, living with less, late-in-life friendships, friendship breakups and the importance of moving your body.  Episode Resources: Katie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieruddell/ Kok...

Your favourite moms meet for a quick chat and catch up on everything they’ve been reading, watching and listening to. They dive into skincare, aging, being a boy mom, and things Katie doesn’t give AF about like gender reveals! Episode Resources: Katie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieruddell/ Kokomo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heykokomo/ Kokomo Website: https://heykokomo.ca/ Liz...

We sat down with accidental influencer, Erin Sousa to chat entrepreneurship, slowing down, mommy bloggers and more. Erin shares more about her current wellness journey, her insights on the Kyte baby scandal and what reality TV she is loving.  Erin Info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erincsousa/ Website: https://erinsousa.com/ Newsletter: https://erinsousa.substack.com/ Episode Resource...

Gill shares her wealth of knowledge on the importance of postpartum care and creating your own version of what family and motherhood looks like. We get into everything from divorce ideation, entrepreneurships, anchor jobs and open relationships. Gil drops so much wisdom you won’t want to miss! This episode is produced by More Good Media Gil/Brood Info: Gill Instagram   Brood Instagram  B...

In our first-ever solo pod, Liz recaps her nonlinear experience with postpartum depression. She gets raw and honest about how hard it was and shares what she’s learned along the way. *Trigger warning: Depression & conversations about suicide. This episode is produced by More Good Media Episode Resources:  Listen to "Not Your Mommy": Apple / Spotify Not your Mommy: Instagram Katie Ruddell:...

We weren’t ready to talk 2024 goals, so we called a friend who is telling the internet that it’s ok to rest. The mommies also chatted parenting while sick, an airplane birth, Jeremy Allan White softcore and everything they’ve been reading and watching.  Episode Resources:  Listen to "Not Your Mommy": Apple / Spotify Not your Mommy: Instagram Katie Ruddell: Instagram / https://heykokomo.c...

The mommies meet in Squamish and catch up after Christmas. During this weird in-between week, they catch up on their latest obsessions, worries, crushes and all the things that have been occupying their minds.  Episode Resources:  Listen to "Not Your Mommy": Apple / Spotify Not your Mommy: Instagram Katie Ruddell: Instagram Liz Hammond: Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Two pods collide! Katie and Liz catch up with Dean and Zach from A Little More Good and dive into holiday gifting, parenting roles, body dysmorphia, current crushes and so much more.  Episode Resources:  Listen to "Not Your Mommy": Apple / Spotify A Little More Good: Instagram / Spotify Not your Mommy: Instagram Katie Ruddell: Instagram Liz Hammond: Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

The mommies chat with their FIRST-EVER guest, Youtuber, content creator, entrepreneur, mom and best-selling author, Lauren Toyota . They dive into their pregnancy journeys, C section births, what work looks like after having a baby, putting kids on social media, edibles and navigating the dating world as a new mom. Oh, and get the scoop on what a food blogger feeds her toddler!  Follow Lauren...

Katie spent the night in Liz’s guest room so the girls kept things horizontal and caught up on the couch. They recap Liz’s first edible experience, talk about holiday decor, rituals, work wins, their focus for the new year and more!  Follow Liz Hammond: https://www.instagram.com/lizz_hammond/ https://www.lizjhammond.com/ Follow Katie Ruddell: https://www.instagram.com/katieruddell/ Follow Kok...

Katie Ruddell and Liz Hammond get creative with Zoom filters in this week’s episode of NYM! They talk about everything from holiday rituals like Elf on the Shelf, to Kris Jenner’s style, how to make new mom friends and Katie’s favourite drunk food. Episode Resources:  Listen to "Not Your Mommy": Apple / Spotify Not your Mommy: Instagram Katie Ruddell: Instagram Liz Hammond: Website Hosted on...

Katie Ruddell and Liz Hammond (aka the mommies) caught up over peppermint mochas (duh) and talked parenting when your partner is out of town, the way that toddlers test us, what they’ve been reading/watching, the boys were obsessing over and so much more. Episode Resources:  Listen to "Not Your Mommy": Apple / Spotify Not your Mommy: Instagram Katie Ruddell: Instagram Liz Hammond: Website Hos...

The mommies catch up and dive into everything that’s happened during the pod’s hiatus. How Katie’s feeling at work, breastfeeding weaning, second kid contemplation, Liz writing a book, our love for Starbucks, Roman Empires, RHONY and so much more. This episode is produced by More Good Media. Episode Resources:  Listen to "Not Your Mommy": Apple / Spotify Not your Mommy: Instagram Katie Ruddel...

In the final episode of season 1, the mommies reflect on the pod, baby registry strategies, their transitions back to work and stepping into new identities. Big things are coming for season 2—it’s not goodbye but see you soon, Mommies! This episode is produced by More Good Media. Episode Resources:  Listen to "Not Your Mommy": Apple / Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

The Mommies are coming at you live from The Big G! They get into everything they are holding onto and letting go of for fall, their thoughts on And Just Like That, an update on big things happening in Katie’s biz and so much more. This episode is produced by More Good Media. Episode Resources:  Listen to "Not Your Mommy": Apple / Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

The mommies get delirious after dark as they chat about their self care musts, life in the trenches and what they’ve been putting on their face lately. Tune in to hear their thoughts on how work, creativity and leadership changes after a baby. This episode is produced by More Good Media. Episode Resources:  Listen to "Not Your Mommy": Apple / Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Tune in as the mommies chat everything from the new cast of Real Housewives of New York, doulas and the premium parenting community that exists in Reddit—all before 8AM! They also get into what they miss about life before motherhood, how they approach feeding their kids and Katie’s love of a stocked, organized deep freeze. This episode is produced by More Good Media. Episode Resources:  Liste...

In their first IRL episode, Katie and Liz get cozy and talk about their experiences with building a mat leave that worked for them and their businesses. They also dive into the transition of going back to work after having a child, mom guilt, their go-to baby products and Katie’s night nurse (aka her husband). Episode Resources: This episode is produced by More Good Media. Episode Resources: ...

The mommies had a big week! Listen in on their conversation about work wins, bounce back culture, what their reading/listening to and why moms really just want a night in (not a night out).  This episode is produced by More Good Media. Episode Resources:  Listen to "Not Your Mommy": Apple / Spotify Sophie Collin’s Podcast Episode Giggly Squad Podcast  Really, Good Actually by Monica...

In the second episode of Not Your Mommy, the mommies are coming at you with convos on co-sleeping, vacationing with kids and their hot takes on everything from formula feeding to newborn photo shoots. They also recap how they are feeling after the launch of their first episode and dive into their thoughts on sharing their kids on social media (or not).  This episode is produced by More Good M...

Episode 1 of "Not Your Mommy" is officially here and Katie and Liz are coming in hot with all the things you wish your mom friends talked about. Including the ultimate mom hacks, how to find a (sort of) work/life balance as an entrepreneur and mom, why Skims should be creating hospital underwear and all of the wins and failures in between. This is the first of many conversations that we hope will...

We’re moms and business owners who are figuring out what it means to thrive in our work, keep our sons alive and find a way to stay connected to ourselves. Every Wednesday, you can count on us for real talk, conversations with inspirational moms and business owners, mom hacks, wins, failures and the stuff you’re already thinking about (but might be afraid to say out loud). First episode...