Mighty As A Mother
Episodes
Is That Normal? A Pelvic Floor Therapist Answers the Questions You're Too Embarrassed to Ask
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever crossed your legs before you sneezed, skipped a workout because something felt off, experienced pain during sex and assumed it was ju...
What Chronic Stress Is Really Doing to Women's Bodies
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the chronic exhaustion, hormonal imbalance, brain fog, and burnout you've been living with aren't just the cost of a busy life — but your b...
Why You Feel So Dysregulated (And How to Feel Grounded Again)
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if healing wasn't about doing more, but about listening more closely to what your body has been trying to say all along? In this episode, we sit ...
Everything Women Were Never Told About Perimenopause with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Follow along on our new Substack here: https://mightyasamother.substack.com/ In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mary Claire Haver — board-certi...
Parenting Boys Today: Emotional Regulation, Boundaries, and Big Feelings
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where boys are told to "toughen up" before they even understand what they're feeling, how do we raise sons who stay connected to their hea...
Why Overachieving Is Exhausting You (And What to Do Instead)
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a culture that still glorifies hustle and resilience, what happens when the very grit that built your success starts quietly depleting you? In this...
The Mental Health Realities of Motherhood
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does burnout really look like for high-functioning women and mothers? In this powerful episode of Mighty as a Mother, we sit down with clinical ...
Why You Never Feel Like You Have Enough Time (And How to Change That)
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a world that rewards busyness and glorifies the grind, it's no wonder so many of us feel chronically behind—on time, on rest, on joy. In this epi...
The Career Moves That Matter Most After Becoming a Mother
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a world that tells moms we can "have it all," most of us are sitting there like… cool, can I also have five uninterrupted minutes and a hot cup o...
E65: Whole Person Coaching That Redefines You From the Inside Out with Dr. Natalie Underdown
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your leadership didn't start with a strategy—but with your nervous system? This week, we're joined by Dr. Natalie Underdown, organizational ...
E64: The Female Friendship Crisis: How to Nurture Adult Connections That Last with Anna Goldfarb
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we sit down with Anna Goldfarb—friendship journalist, author, and voice of wisdom on the quiet complexity of adult relationships. Together, ...
E63: Redefining Leadership, Ambition, and the Future of Work—with Industrious President Anna Squires-Levine
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a world reshaping itself around how, where, and why we work, what does leadership actually look like—especially when you're also navigating mo...
E62: Kristi Rible on Human‑Centered Leadership in the Age of AI: Why Mothers Are Rebuilding Work
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wondered, "Why does work still feel like it wasn't built for women—or mothers?" — this one's for you. In today's episode, we're joi...
Episode 61: Reframing Menopause with Power & Possibility with Lauren Tetenbaum
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wondered, "Why did no one tell me menopause could start in my 30s?" — this one's for you. In today's episode, we're joined by Lauren ...
E60: What Human Design Reveals About Motherhood, Work & Energy with Erin Claire Jones
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wondered, "Why does everyone else seem to have more energy than me?" — this one's for you. In today's episode, we're joined by Human ...
E59: Why Change Feels So Hard (and Necessary): Jessie Harold on Matrescence and the Evolution of Motherhood
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever looked in the mirror and thought, "Who even am I anymore?" — this one's for you. In today's episode, we're joined by author, coach, d...
E58: Back-to-School Boundaries: How Moms Can Reclaim Time, Energy & Purpose with Jeanelle Teves
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lunchboxes are packed, the inbox is full, and the emotional load of another school year is setting in. If you're craving a reset—one that priori...
E57: Motherhood Isn't a Sprint: Anne Welsh on Slowing Down to Reclaim Yourself for the Long Haul
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're climbing a ladder you didn't choose—or running on a bedazzled hamster wheel you can't seem to step off? You're not alone, mama...
E56: Redefining Your Power and Belonging at Work with Daisy Auger-Domínguez
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to lead with heart while holding your power? To show up fully at work and at home without losing yourself along the way? In this ill...
E55: What Most Women Don't Know About Their Hormones - with OBGYN Dr. Stephanie Davis
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this must-listen episode of Mighty as a Mother, we're joined by California-based OBGYN Dr. Stephanie Davis—an integrative women's health expert, ...
E54: From Tech Exec to Wellness Founder: Barbara Mighdoll on Rewriting Ambition in Motherhood
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this empowering episode of Mighty as a Mother, we're joined by Barbara Mighdoll—former tech marketing executive turned wellness founder, motherho...
E53: Big Feelings, Little Kids—Helping Children (and Parents) Regulate Emotions with Dr. Kahlila Robinson
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we sit down with Dr. Kahlila Robinson, a licensed clinical psychologist, parent coach, and co-author of The Self-Regulation Workbook for Childr...
E52: Screen Time and Online Safety: How to Raise Tech-Savvy Kids Without Losing Your Mind with Krystina O'Bryant of Parent ProTech
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're diving headfirst into one of the hottest parenting topics out there: kids and technology. Laura sits down with Krystina O'Bryant, Lead C...
E51: Systems, Sanity & Showing Up: How Moms Can Ditch the Overwhelm with Courtney Cecil of the Working Moms Movement
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever felt like you're crushing it at work but falling apart at home—or vice versa—this episode is for you. In today's conversation, Laur...
E50: Ending Gun Violence Starts with Moms — A Conversation with March Fourth Founder Kitty Brandtner on Safer Schools and Communities
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States. Every day, 12 children are killed and 32 more are injured ...
E49: Normalize It: Talking About Miscarriage, Women's Health, and Healing Out Loud with Dr. Jessica Zucker PhD
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Please note: This episode discusses miscarriage, grief, and trauma. Listen with care and pause if needed. In this profoundly honest and healing episod...
E48: The Yoga of Parenting: Real Talk on Freedom, Guilt & Motherhood with Sarah Ezrin
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you've lost yourself in motherhood? Struggling to find even a moment to breathe, let alone reconnect with who you are outside of bein...
E47: The Humor of Motherhood: Tara Clark of Modern Mom Probs on Finding the Funny in Parenting
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mighty as a Mother, we sit down with Tara Clark, the creator of Modern Mom Probs, a popular vibrant and humorous Instagram account ...
E46: Our Home, Our Pride: Cultivating a Thriving Family Environment with Lori Sugarman-Li
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mighty as a Mother, we sit down with Lori Sugarman-Li, a passionate advocate for recognizing and valuing unpaid family labor. As a ...
E45: Breaking Free from Busy: Reclaim Your Time and Redefine Success with Israa Nasir
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're joined by Israa Nasir, the author of Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, a thought-p...
E44: Four Sigmatic's Approach to Health: A Conversation on Wellness and Vitality with Danielle Ryan Dawson
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mighty as a Mother, we're diving into the world of functional mushrooms with Danielle, a Registered Herbalist and Instructor of Myc...
E43: Why Modern Moms Need AI: Meghan Joyce on Duckbill's Game-Changing Solution for Busy Parents
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wished for extra help with life's endless to-do lists in exchange for more time to focus on what truly matters, today's episode is for ...
E42: From Chaos to Clarity: Embracing Simple Intentional Living with Sarah Horgan
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
E42: From Chaos to Clarity: Embracing Simple Intentional Living with Sarah Horgan We're thrilled to kick off the new year talking about de-cluttering,...
E41: 2024 Recap: Motherhood, Memorable Moments, and Defining Our Core Values
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What a year it has been! In this episode, we reflect on our experiences in 2024, discussing our proudest moments in motherhood, the importance of sett...
E40: Boundary Setting, Beating Burnout, and Reclaiming Yourself - Part 2 with Eve Rodsky
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for the thrilling continuation of our conversation with the incredible Eve Rodsky – one of our all-time favorite authors and fierce female...
E39: Boundary Setting, Beating Burnout, and Reclaiming Yourself - Part 1 with Eve Rodsky
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An episode so packed, we had to split it into two! Join us as we sit down with one of our all-time favorite authors and female activists Eve Rodksy!...
Mighty as a Mother x A Day In Her Life: A Day In Her Life with Laura Demuth and Jenn Cohen - Corporate Moms and Co-Hosts of Mighty As A Mother Podcast
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We had the pleasure of sitting down over the summer with Ellie Rineck, on her show, A Day in Her Life podcast, for a close-up look at how we spend ou...
Election Re-Release: How To Have Grace-Filled Political Conversations with Sarah and Beth of Pantsuit Politics
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a day filled with a spectrum of emotions—both heavy and hopeful. In light of this, we're re-releasing one of our most beloved episodes, whe...
E38: Love, Loss and Reinvention with Katie Joy Duke
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including the loss of a child and cancer diagnosis. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Mo...
E37: Rage, Resilience, and Dispelling the Productivity Myth with Soraya Chemaly
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever felt the desire to scream into a pillow, today's episode is the one you need to hear. Join us as we take a deep dive into one of the mo...
E36: Breaking Up with Over-Functioning - Let's Stop Doing It All With Dr. Whitney Casares of Modern Mommy Doc
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Whitney Casares, the physician and mother behind the popular Instagram account Modern Mommy Doc. A Stanford-t...
E35: How to Have Grace-Filled Political Conversations with Sarah and Beth of Pantsuit Politics
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we embark on arguably one of the highest-stakes elections this fall, we are thrilled to have Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, the dynamic co...
E34: Everyone But Myself: A Raw Conversation on Motherhood, Mental Health, and Unapologetically Caring for Yourself with Julie Chavez
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach the back-to-school season, tune in for a candid conversation with Julie Chavez, author of the compelling memoir "Everyone But Myself". ...
E33: Inclusion for Mothers Matters More Than Ever with Mita Mallick
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we welcome Mita Mallick, a corporate change-maker and author, to discuss the critical role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in transfo...
E32: The Advice Every Working Mother Needs to Hear Now with Sarah Olin of Lumo Leadership
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're joined by Sarah Olin, the Co-Founder and CEO of LUMO Leadership. With over 10,000 hours of coaching and facilitation experien...
Summer Re-Release: Permission To Rest with Ashley Neese
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we are all in the midst of the joy and chaos that is the summer season, we are bringing you a re-release of one of our favorite episodes that is so...
E31: The Essential Skincare Tips You'll Wish You Had Sooner with Molly Tomich, PA-C of The Treatment Skin Boutique
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You asked and we listened! Today we are joined by an expert on all things skincare, injectables, and facial aesthetics. Molly Tomich is a physician as...
E30: The Episode for Any Mom Who Has Experienced Anxiety, Burnout, or Self-Doubt with Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever experienced anxious thoughts, feelings of burnout, or moments of self-doubt, you are not alone and this episode is the one for you. W...
E29:Navigating Fertility & Family Building A Conversation for World Infertility Awareness Month with Dr. Jennifer McLeland of Frame Fertility
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by mother of five and Medical Director, Dr. Jennifer McLeland of Frame Fertility to raise awareness and honor World Infertility Aw...
E28: Helping You Stay Cool and Informed: Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause with Joanna Strober of Midi Health
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is heating up with the topic of hormonal shifts! Whether you're knee-deep in motherhood or just beginning, the menopausal and perimeno...
E27: Holding Space for Moms in Maternal Mental Health Month and Beyond with Dr. Cassidy Freitas, Ph.D
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're honored to have Dr. Cassidy Freitas, LMFT, join us to discuss how critical conversations around maternal mental health must be discussed often a...
E26: Embracing Your Ambitions In and Out of Motherhood with Monique Volz of Ambitious Kitchen
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited for you to listen to today's episode with Monique Volz, a corporate marketer turned blogger and cookbook author. Monique's goal is s...
E25: Exploring the Stress of Modern American Motherhood and What We Can Do About It with Dr. Molly Dickens
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Stress Awareness Month and we dive head first into the complexities of maternal stress with fellow mom and PhD, Molly Dickens. As a scientist, wr...
E24: Paid Family Leave and Other Changes and Imperatives Working Parents and Caregivers Need to Know About with Lauren Smith Brody
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's critically important episode, we're talking all things gender equity and working parenthood with Lauren Smith Brody. Fellow mom, gender e...
Bonus Episode: Breaking Barriers and Shattering Glass Ceilings: What Happens When Women Lead with CNBC's Julia Boorstin
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode with none other than CNBC's Julia Boorstin is such a treat. As a mom to two boys and esteemed journalist and reporter, Julia shares...
E23: Getting Real About Entrepreneurship and Self-Growth in Motherhood with Rachel Mansfield
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we sat down with the multi-faceted, multi-talented Rachel Mansfield! As the co-founder of grt sht ventures, food entrepreneur, cook...
E22: Love, Work, and Happiness in Motherhood with Yael Schonbrun, PhD
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of American Heart Month, we're tackling a special topic today: Happiness. When we think of juggling motherhood alongside any passions or resp...
E21: Female Health, Hormones, and Living Well with Dr. Tasha Kalra, OBGYN
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're kicking off American Heart Month with our first MD and OBGYN, Dr. Tasha Kalra! By the end of this episode you'll feel inspired and ready to make...
E20: Is America Failing Mothers? An Honest Conversation with Jess Grose
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever been forced to return to work so soon after welcoming a child, or taken unpaid maternity leave, or wondered how you'd juggle your caree...
E19: Emotional and Mental Wellness in Motherhood with Megan and Lauren of the Matrescence
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a mother is such a fundamental shift in our identity, and one of the most significant physical and psychological changes a woman will ever ex...
E18: The Power of Boundaries, Mindset, and Routines in Motherhood with Jeanelle Teves
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're finding yourself in need of productivity hacks, actionable suggestions for self-care, habit stacking, and mindset shifts as we kick off the ...
E17: Reflections On Our First Season At Mighty As A Mother
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
And just like that, our first year is coming to a close! We've sat down with some incredibly respected thought leaders, met many mamas IRL, and l...
E16: Marriage and Motherhood with Dr. Molly Millwood
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marriage is a living thing. Early on in our relationships, we shower our partners with love and attention (obviously, we want them to want to marry us...
E15: A Candid Conversation About Body Image in Motherhood
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever looked in the mirror and felt disappointed with what you see, you're not alone. In this episode, we get vulnerable (as per usual!) ta...
E14: Permission to Rest with Ashley Neese
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to have Ashley Neese on the show to talk about something much needed for all mamas. REST! Over the last fifteen years, Ashley has he...
E13: Motherhood, Marriage, and the Modern Dilemma with Dr. Molly Millwood (Part I)
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of motherhood, women are facing a new, modern dilemma. Becoming a mother affects so much of who we are - psychologically, emotionally, phy...
Bonus Episode: Your Loss Matters: In Honor of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we bring you our first ever bonus episode - Honoring Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. In maybe our most raw conversation yet, we unp...
E12: Loving Your Kids Without Losing Yourself with Dr. Morgan Cutlip
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We had so much fun sitting down with Dr. Morgan Cutlip to talk all things maternal mental health. A highly sought-after relationship expert with a PhD...
E11: Beyond Birth: Unpacking Maternal Mental Health with Gayane Aramyan, LMFT
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing on our Maternal Mental Health Series, we are honored to speak with Gayane Aramyan, LMFT. Gayane is a mother and licensed marriage and famil...
E10: Understanding Maternal Mental Health with Jessica Hines, M.A., M.F.T.
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our first episode of our new Maternal Mental Health series is for you if you've ever felt like OMG why did NO ONE tell me how hard this was going to b...
E9: Raising Resilient Children with Talia Kovacs
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Jenn sat down with Talia Kovacs - a child development expert who helps children tap into their inherent resiliency. Talia has work...
E8: Pursuing Your Passions While Raising Children, with Nicole Keshishian Modic of Kalejunkie!
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Employment lawyer turned social media influencer, recipe developer, and content creator Nicole Modic sat down with us for an eye-opening and candid co...
E7: Corporate Rehab: How to Ditch The Hustle Culture and Thrive Again with Jennie Blumenthal
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to be chatting today with Jennie Blumenthal. After spending 20 years in Corporate America helping Fortune 500 companies manage multi...
E6: Modern Marriage: How Our Individual Love Stories Help Shape The Women We Become
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode on modern marriage is one all women need to hear. Join us as we unpack: The "modern dilemma" of motherhood and marriage and why it might ...
E5: Effective Leadership: How to Be the Leader You Always Hoped to Have
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the concept of leadership and give helpful insights for mamas who aspire to become inspirational leaders - whether that's ...
E4: Where the Hell is Our Village?! Why Having Support Is Critical To Our Family and Our Sanity
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mama - do you ever feel like you are living in your own motherhood without the proper support around you? If so, you are most definitely not alone. It...
E3: Finding and Maintaining Meaningful Friendships During This Busy Season
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're firm believers that life is better with the love and support of your friends! Join us as we discuss the importance of female friendships in this...
E2: Calling BS on "Balance" — Let's Strive For Integration Instead
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're struggling to achieve balance in working motherhood? If so, you're not alone — and it's because it doesn't exist! Join us for ...
E1: A Clinician and A Marketer Walk Into a Wine Bar... How Mighty as a Mother Came To Be!
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once upon a time, a clinician and a marketer walked into a wine bar… and the rest is history! Welcome to our very first episode — we're so excited...
Welcome to Mighty As A Mother!
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us two girlfriends and working moms as we chat our way through the integration of motherhood, career, and life. We know that juggling a career an...