the denmother podcast

Is wasting time a waste of time? In my opinion, NO! Definitely not. So what is a waste of time? On today's brand new episode, I dive into what really wastes our time and how to be more efficient with the precious time we have.

If someone were to ask you what your #1 job as a mom is, what would you say? Is it keeping the house running smoothly? Making sure the kids are OK? Bringing in an income? These are all important, no doubt, but they are not our #1 job. Our #1 job as moms is to make sure we are OK. Listen in to find out why this is so important and how to make sure it's a priority. 

Do you struggle to stay in shape while raising kids? On today's brand new episode, Kyriaki interviews a mom who's been there.  Sierra Arreguin is a full time working mother of six kids (4 biological and two stepchildren). She’s been underweight and overweight and knows the struggles that come with both. However, after educating herself and putting in the work she’s learned not only how t...

Reframing is such a powerful tool, especially for busy moms. It can help to clear out unnecessary stress, chaos and suffering from your life in a moment. It is a skill however and takes some time to practice and learn. On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Kyriaki, shares how to start honing this skill to make motherhood and life more enjoyable. Enjoy!

A lot of the stress and suffering in our lives comes from the stories we tell ourselves around circumstances, not the circumstances themselves. On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Kyriaki is diving into the stories we tell ourselves. Listen in!

Have you ever thought about using a midwife for your birth? Or maybe you're wondering how to become a midwife yourself. On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, we're doing a deep dive into midwifery. Join us! Melissa Philippe is an afro-indigenous midwife, women's health and holistic wellness and spiritual practitioner. Contact her at any of the links below:  Web...

How often do you judge another person? How often do you feel judged? Do you think there's any correlation? Join me, Kyriaki, on a brand new episode of the denmother podcast as I dive deep into judgement and how it breeds stress, anxiety and frustration in our lives - and ways to break the cycle. 

Happy New Year! As we welcome 2025, let's prepare for and possibly seek out new experiences! Why? Experiencing new things makes us better in a variety of ways. Listen in to find out how! 

This time of year music fills the air - but did you know that music holds a ton of benefits for the listener? On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, music expert Sammy Bosshardt helps us understand how we can harness the power of music in raising our kids. Listen in! Sammy taught at a piano studio starting at age 15 and has taught piano off and on as an adult. She plays the pi...

What do our kids learn from us when we're perfect? NOTHING. What do they learn from us when we navigate the messes of life? EVERYTHING. So let's learn how to do imperfect well. Join me!

Hear me out - an argument for GRACE. We have put up with mom guilt for long enough. And the ironic thing is, mom guilt only makes us WORSE as moms. Not better. So how do we start to give ourselves more grace? And how will this impact our kids, our parenting and every other area of our lives? Listen in and find out. 

Caity Lagu is a multidisciplinary artist and a mom to two girls, ages three and under. Her current artistic focus is paper collage. She also block prints and makes miniatures! She loves making art with my girls and takes family trips to Museums and Galleries. She says she wants them to grow up and know the importance of art and creative expression. Currently, she has a piece in a group show at Gal...

What does momentum look like for a mom with goals and dreams in her heart? And how can we harness the power of momentum to go further, faster and with JOY? on today's brand new (mini!) episode of the denmother podcast, Kyriaki dives into this exciting topic. Listen in!

What does balance look like for busy moms? Is it even possible? On today's brand new (mini!) episode of the denmother podcast, Kyriaki shares her insights into balance and how to achieve it even now, as busy moms. Listen in!

Moving with kids is NO JOKE. On today's very special episode of the denmother podcast, Kyriaki gets to interview her own mom who moved 12 times with 5 kids. Sometimes the transitions were not optional, other times they were chasing opportunities. Either way, both Greek ladies share their highs and lows and tips for moving with young kids. Listen in!

Sleep plays an enormous role in how we want to show up as moms. So how can we protect our sleep and work toward better sleep hygiene? On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Kyriaki shares her favorite tips and tricks.

Want an instant boost of energy? Hint, it's not another supplement and it is completely FREE. You also have access to it right now. What is it? It's HOPE. Kyriaki talks about how tapping into hope can give you a major boost of energy whenever you need it. and she shares insight on how to use hope to increase your energy starting NOW. 

Are you a single mom, struggling to find time for yourself or coping with mom guilt? Today's brand new episode is for you. Shakera Hobbs shares her journey as a single mom, along with the ups, downs and lessons she's learned along the way. Listen in!

Did you know that your emotions can be a gateway into attracting the unwanted and wanted into your life? On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Kyriaki talks about the art of mastering our emotions to create the lives we want.

What is Inner Success? It's an aim or achievement that is important to you, even if it's not necessarily seen as important commercially. Today, Kyriaki talks about what Inner Success looks like for her and what it can look like for you.

How do you know you're picking the right daycare for your child? On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Kyriaki interviews Sarah Herold about what to look for in a center and which questions to ask potential providers to make sure the center and the caregivers are the right fit for your family.  Sarah is the Director of a beautiful Today Care Children's Center in Uta...

Welcome back to the denmother podcast! Kyriaki shares some updates on her life and changes coming to the pod this season.

Imagine juggling five kids, a job, a marriage and a household - and doing it all with one arm. On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, guest Jill Abbott shares with us her "hard" and the beautiful lessons it has taught her and continues to teach her kids. Also, follow and support The Lucky Fin Project - because ten fingers are overrated.

Trigger Warning: If you are currently experiencing loss from miscarriage, take this one slow or wait to listen. If you feel ready to start your healing journey, dive right in! Today's guest has a lot of honest insight and wisdom into what can happen in the aftermath of a miscarriage. Carson Rose is a mom of two and works to support mothers on their breast feeding journey. She also provides su...

John Michael Finley is a stage and film actor who made his debut on Broadway in Les Mis. He played Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon in the West End and was also involved in the Broadway production of the same show. He made his film debut in 2018 in the film I can Only Imagine , playing opposite Dennis Quaid and Kyriaki had the pleasure of being in his new film, The Faith of Angels which debu...