the denmother podcast

If you have ever been a SAHM (Stay-at-Home-Mom) you know how exhausting and rewarding it can be to be the go-to person for the whole family. On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Guest Kristy White shares the highs and lows of being a SAHM and the mindset that keeps her going. And please consider donating to Kristy's newest cause, running the NYC Marathon to raise money...

What does the Postpartum period look like in other countries? What can we learn from moms who are refugees and what can they learn from us? On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Jennica Anusua Galloway shares insights from her travels and work all over the world. Jennica Anusua has a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and International Health and a Masters of Health Science...

Nilam Patel is a pharmacist, published author, poet and the Chief Operating Officer of the Bloom Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping teen girls overcome bullying and build emotional resilience to bloom into confidence as leaders. She is a wife, a mom of two and lives in Austin, Texas. Nilam invites readers into a world of profound introspection and self-discovery through her...

Chelsea Kunz is a social media influencer, podcast host, wife and mom. You can find her on Tik Tok and Instagram as Karen Disapproves and also find some of her comedy on other accounts like Scary Mommy. Combined she has 270,000+ followers and over 8 million likes on social media. Now. she's starting an exciting new journey as an influencer in the personal development and spirituality space wi...

Ever wonder what services a doula could offer you before, during and after birth? On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, we have three amazing doulas talking about both birth doula work and postpartum doula work. Pam Serna is a DONA certified birth doula and mother of two, based in Long Beach, CA. She believes birth is a natural physiological process, and a life changing sacre...

Imagine having twins and then getting pregnant again, only to find out this time you were carrying QUADS! Monica Dueñas is a mom of seven and her creative and bold ways of parenting a daughter, a set of twins and a set of quads is inspiring and eye-opening. You won't want to miss it! 

Diana Lynn Barnes is a psychotherapist who has been specializing in women’s reproductive mental health for over 25 years. In addition to private practice, Dr. Barnes is an expert on maternal mental health and the criminal justice system and is frequently retained by legal counsel on cases of postpartum psychosis and infanticide, pregnancy denial and neonaticide as well as child abuse and neglect w...

Kody Harms, M.A., BCBA, is a neuro-affirming therapist,  educator, and advocate  with over 15 years of experience working with neurodiverse children, teens, and adults. He is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, earning his master's degree in Special Education.  In addition to being the co-owner and clinical director at Curated Family Therapeutics, Kody is an active ally to the neurodiverse co...

On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Dr. Jessica Hochman of Ask Dr. Jessica is on to give tips (and some reassurance) for how to get our kids to eat healthier.  Board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Jessica Hochman has a passion for pediatric medicine. Dr. Hochman is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has been recognized as a 2019 and 2020 Southern California Ris...

Brooke, Terri and Kyriaki gather for the holidays to chat about what they've been up to and what they're looking forward to for the New Year.

Have you ever dreamed about being a model? What if it's not too late? On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Taylor Walker Sinning shares her journey into modeling while raising two young kids. Dive into this fun conversation with us!

Divorce can be difficult, painful and extremely isolating - especially when you have young kids. On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Influencer/Motherhood Coach and Podcast Host Diera Story shares insights she gained through her own divorce and tips on how to get out of survival mode for other moms in a similar situation! Find Diera's Podcast, Mama Fire Podcast, here ....

"Things that are broken can be fixed." On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Emily Weaver, talks about the fear, regret and rebuilding that happens on the other side of addiction and multiple prison stays as a mom.  You won't want to miss this one. If you are struggling with addiction, please call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (S...

Have you ever considered adoption? On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Riley Thomson shares her family's journey to adopt their four kids - the ups, the downs and all the in betweens. Listen in!

Do you ever wonder what it would be like to be famous? On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Award-Winning Film, Television and Theatre Actress Edwina Findley talks about achieving success in her acting career, and doing it while raising two young girls. You won't want to miss this one! Find Edwina on Instagram , Facebook and IMDB . 

Imagine losing not one but two babies - one expected and one very unexpected. How do you handle the losses? On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Ruth Vigil shares her journey through loss and grief after losing two of her four children. She also shares some of the things that help her to bring life and hope and joy to the memories of her angel babies, even today. You won&apo...

Sandra Flach is a mom of EIGHT,  two of whom were diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. She is expert on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, an Author and the Co-Founder of Justice for Orphans among many other endeavors. What you don't know about FASD will surprise you! Both Sandra's story and what she's learned through her family's journey with FASD proves beneficial for any mo...

Beth Leon is a mom of three and has been married to her husband for 11 years. Beth has been homeschooling her oldest for over four years and feels it has truly been the most rewarding aspect of her life. Through homeschool, she feels that she is able to incorporate her faith into many of the subjects they choose to study and says she and her son are able to work as a team to create a curriculum th...

On the Season 2 Finale of the denmother podcast, Brooke, Terri & Kyriaki talk about all the highs and lows of Summer - including signing up for overly popular Summer camps and trying desperately to find childcare. And a special thanks to all the listeners who have joined us for the last two seasons! Join us for one last hoorah before we dive into Summer!

Have you ever gotten angry at your children? Maybe a better question is... how often do you get angry at your kids? On today's very important episode of the denmother podcast, we're getting vulnerable and going deep on some of our own struggles with anger and tools to handle this sensitive emotion in healthy ways, while also teaching our kids to do the same. You don't want to miss t...

How do you like to be celebrated on Mother's Day? If you're like us, you don't need another necklace - you need massages, affirmation, chocolate and REST. On today's brand new episode we're talking about our best and worst Mother's Days and all the ones in between. Listen in!

The birds are chirping, the temps are rising and you know what that means.... Spring Cleaning! Theoretically.... In today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, the wolf pack is back to discuss all things cleaning: how clean (or not clean) we were before kids, how our standards have changed since having kids, how we split the care tasks with our partners and how we do (or should) invol...

"The best thing about time is it's length." -Warren Buffet Our relationship with time changes when we become moms. First, we realize how much time we really had before all of our time was consumed with taking care of others... Then, our perspective of time changes when it starts flying by and the kids start growing too quickly. As time and our view of it changes and evolves, we want...

What are you afraid of? In motherhood there are so many things to be afraid of: stranger danger, physical injury, losing your kids... Not to mention the fear of becoming a parent for the first time and on and on and on. On today's episode of the denmother podcast, the gang is all back together to talk about the ups and downs and ways we cope with and teach our kids about fear. Join the conver...

How do you find balance as a mom? Does balance even exist? On today's episode of the denmother podcast, Brooke and Kyriaki talk about the ways they juggle marriage, kids, home, school, work, sports, rest, self care and more. They also dive into their journeys toward balance and what's working so far. Join the conversation and let us know how you find balance!