the denmother podcast

Have you ever judged someone for potty training their child too late? Or maybe you've judged your own parenting against parenting standards you've seen on social media... There are countless examples of Competitive Parenting out there and we've all experienced it in one way or another. On today's episode, Kyriaki and Terri talk about all the ways Competitive Parenting can creep...

Romance. Sex. Passion. All the things that got us into this motherhood mess to begin with. LOL All kidding aside, Happy Valentine's Day! Today the ladies are going DEEP on marriage, romance and how to maintain a healthy relationship while going through the little kid phase. Enjoy!

On today's very special episode of the denmother podcast, Kyriaki brings you a conversation with mom friend Nikki Oden who shares about her brand new book, Definitely Wear Mascara: Hacks to help you love your mom life (and yourself) a little more. Nikki Oden is a lawyer and mom mentor who helps working moms battle burnout by teaching them how to own their days and crush their goals—without th...

How do you want to see your motherhood journey evolve in 2023? What are your hopes and dreams for your little ones this year and how do you approach the planning and goal setting for each new year? In today's brand new episode, Brooke, Terri & Kyriaki talk about all this and so much more. 

Now that the holidays are behind us and the gifts are all unwrapped, it left us wondering how each mom handles the post-holiday toy situation in their houses. Do you limit the number of toys? Or the types of toys? Do you donate a ton to make room for the new toys? We talk about all that and more on today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast. 

What do you do with your kids during the holidays? Do you carry on traditions from when you were a kid? Or do you start new traditions? How many lights are too many lights for your house? And who does all the decorating in your family? Oh, yes, and what exactly is a crapping Santa? Terri, Brooke and Kyriaki tackle these questions and more in this all new episode of the denmother podcast. Listen in...

How do you make time for your beauty routine as a mom? Is it a priority to you, or has it taken a backseat since becoming a mom?  In today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, the ladies go DEEP into beauty.  We're talking product recommendations, how we make time for beauty, what we hope to teach our kids about beauty and even which medical procedures we would (or wouldn't...

Are you dealing with skid marks in the undies? What about having to fight your kids to get in the bath? It's a lot to take care of the hygiene of multiple other humans, let alone trying to stay on top of our own! If you can relate, you need this episode. 

Have you ever struggled to talk to your child about sex? What about physical or cyber safety? On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Kyriaki and Terri talk to Safety Expert Dr. McKenzie Wood about the best ways to keep our kids safe, but also how to talk to them about these areas without scaring or scarring them. If you need tips on how to talk to your kids about safety, you n...

In today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, the gang is back together to talk about our mental loads as moms. How we process, delegate and try to UNLOAD the mental load while getting everything done all at once. It's all here and we know you can relate... 

If you struggle with anxiety, depression or just the general mental load of being a mom you NEED this episode. Today, Certified Breath-Work Instructor Ashleigh Naylor talks to us about the importance of breath, how to use breath to stop even panic attacks in their tracks and so much more. Make sure you listen to the end for a FREE breath-work session with Ashleigh! Ashleigh's Bio:  I am Ashle...

On today's episode of the denmother podcast, Brooke and Kyriaki are joined by their mom friend Jenny. Jenny has an awesome story to share about becoming a mom very young, struggling to provide a life for her and her new baby on her own and eventually finding love again and giving birth a second time, ten years later. We know you'll relate to a lot of her story and be inspired too. 

What did you do for fun before you had kids? If you were like Brooke, you slid on those chunky wedges and tie-back tube tops and hit the dance floor. If you were like Terri, you danced barefoot and alone at bluegrass festivals. Now, fun looks a lot different: splash pads, dinosaur parks and kid museums. On today's episode of the denmother podcast, we're having fun talking all about FUN!

In the Season 2 premiere, Brooke, Terri and Kyriaki discuss all the highs and lows of the school year starting up again - will our "big kids" be able to assert themselves? Which backpack is the right one? How do we get our kiddos to think for themselves, rather than falling into peer pressure? And of course, how bad is it going to hurt when we have to switch back to an early to bed early...

The gang is back together for the Season 1 Finale of the denmother podcast! Today on the show, Emilie shares her hilarious, heartbreaking and MIRACULOUS birth stories. You won't want to miss it! In other news, it has been a joy to bring you this podcast every week. Keep an eye out this Fall (2022) for Season 2!

We're wrapping up Season 1 with Brooke's birth stories! Any mom can relate to the highs, lows, heartbreaks and joys from both her births. Feel free to share your own birth stories too, on Kyriaki's Instagram: @the_kyriaki! We would love to hear from you. 

Female Juices. What a perfect way to sum up Kyriaki's birth stories: the highs, the lows and the lessons learned. Join us as we continue to wind down Season 1 of the denmother podcast with a personal, maybe too personal, look at each of our birth stories! Also, if you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or feel that you may hurt yourself or the baby, please call the National Suicide Prevent...

As we wind down Season 1 of the denmother podcast, we will be sharing our long awaited birth stories as promised. Starting with Terri, whose birth story is WILD. Hilarious, dramatic, nude and heartbreaking, her story is the stuff good reality TV is made of. You won't want to miss it!

How do you take care of yourself? From bubble baths to boundaries, it all counts as self care if it recharges you and re-energizes you. Join us as we discuss what gives us joy, how we make time for ourselves and some out of the box ideas for self care. 

Identity informs how we see ourselves, how we see the world and how we make decisions. So how to we start to build our own identity, and help our kids to find their identity? Buckle up ladies, we're going deep on today's episode of the denmother podcast. 

We all know how hard taking care of a newborn can be. Now multiply that by 3 and add a toddler. Today's guest, Lindsey, should win all the mom awards for all she's done to bring four healthy, well adjusted children into this world while also remembering to take care of herself, her house and her marriage. This lady is no joke! We hope you enjoy her story as much as we did. 

Have you ever cried when your little one moved on to a new independent phase and didn't seem to need you as much? Or maybe you felt it when you finished breastfeeding... For many of us that phase represented freedom, but also loss.  As parents we are constantly grappling with new phases and stages as our kiddos grow up.  Today on the denmother podcast we talk about ALL the phases and how we c...

What a tough one! How do you create disciplined, well behaved children while also teaching mutual respect and creating a strong relationship? We may not have all the answers, but we dive into it to explore what's working, and not working, in our households when it comes to discipline. Listen in!

For some of us, anxiety was a part of our lives before motherhood. For others, motherhood opened the door and let it in. If you are struggling with anxiety, you are definitely not alone. On today's episode, Terri, Brooke and Kyriaki discuss their highs and lows and coping strategies to ease anxiety in their own lives and have a few laughs along the way. 

In this episode, our dear friend Jessica shares with us her journey dealing with infertility - the highs, the lows and what helped her get through it.  Jessica is also the world's best Lactation Consultant. Learn more about her work here: https://www.thebabycollectivesocal.com/