THE MOTHERSCOPE PODCAST IS NOW . . . MOTHER WRITER!
As a writer and a mother, I know reading stories by other moms who write and talking to other moms who write about the writing process inspires and empowers me. Motherscope’s revamped podcast, Mother Writer comes to you with a sharper focus on our objective: inspiring a world of Mother Writers to write and share their stories.
What can you expect with these new episodes? With a mix of solo-hosted and guest episodes, Mother Writer will focus on the uniquely challenging and powerful dance of writing while mothering.
LISTEN FOR ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND PROMPTS THAT LIGHT A FIRE IN YOU TO WRITE, SHARE YOUR STORY, AND PROUDLY CALL YOURSELF A MOTHER WRITER.
New episodes air every Tuesday. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google.
MOST RECENT EPISODES OF MOTHER WRITER
Reframing the Mundane as Marvelous with Lucy Beckley
Today’s Mother Writer is Lucy Beckley, a writer, poet and marketing consultant based in Cornwall. In this episode, Lucy walks us through her own process of reframing the mundane as marvelous and shares the steps she takes to find stories hidden in plain sight. At the end of the episode, Lucy lets us in on her current writing project and also reads an excerpt from her story, “Kisses in the Sky.” If you’re a mother who finds yourself second-guessing about the worthiness of your stories, turn up the volume and sit tight, we’re here to flip the script on that limited thinking and have you reaching for your Notes app.
Writing the Book You Needed with Leesha Mony
Today’s Mother Writer is Leesha Mony. In addition to writing and mothering, Leesha is a somatic psychotherapist living in Seattle, Washington. In this episode, Leesha and I talk about her current writing project – a teachable memoir that follows her own lived experiences as a survivor navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. Leesha shares the support and resources she’s utilized to help her stay committed to her writing process, and also reads an excerpt from her working draft. Are you in the middle of writing a book? Have you struggled with writing about trauma? Keep listening to hear what’s worked for us and more!
Reading While Writing
Calling all bookworms and bookworm wannabes! In this solo episode of Mother Writer, I’m unpacking Stephen King’s famous advice about reading and writing. I’ll share why reading more has improved my writing in the past, and how I’ve kicked off 2023 reading more than I have in years. I’ve boiled it down to 5 things that have worked for me, and I’m sharing them with you. I couldn’t end the episode without some book recommendations, and you’ll hear what I’m currently reading as well as the next 6 books on my TBR list!
Lies We Tell Ourselves About Writing with Kristan Barczak
Today's Mother Writer is Kristan Barczak. In this episode, Kristan and I have a conversation about the lies we tell ourselves when it comes to writing. We also discuss our experiences in the world of academia and the impact it had on our confidence as writers. If you struggle with insecurity around calling yourself a writer or have felt intimidated in literary or academic spaces, this episode is just what you need to replace the lies you tell yourself with some much needed truths.
Making Time for Creative Expression with Kailyn Rhinehart
Today's Mother Writer is Kailyn Rhinehart. Kailyn is one of Motherscope's regular contributors, and I'm such a fan of her intentional, honest storytelling on motherhood. In addition to her creative writing, Kailyn is a professional writer, and in our conversation today, Kailyn shares what it looks like to make time for both types of writing in her schedule. Have you been motivated to use your writing skills for compensated work? Keep listening to hear our thoughts on that and more.
So Many Ideas, So Little Writing
In this episode of Mother Writer, I’m discussing the problem with having too many story ideas and not enough writing to show for it. I will walk you through a few recommendations you can implement early on in your writing process. They have worked for me in the past, and I am trying to incorporate them as well as I navigate three writing projects that are pulling me in opposite directions and taking me away from what I believe is also your goal - which is to get our ideas out of our heads and onto the page.
Embracing Life as a Writer with Christine Carpenter
Today's Mother Writer is Christine Carpenter. Our conversation today is one that I personally needed to hear, and I know it will inspire you too. In our talk, Christine shares how motherhood impacted her writing, how she carved out time to write with a newborn, and how she landed a paid writing job for her local newspaper. Do you ever find yourself minimizing or downplaying your writing, creative projects, or business pursuits? Keep listening to hear our thoughts on that and more.
Is This My Story to Tell? with Megan Vos
Our very first Mother Writer, and guest on this new iteration of the podcast, is Megan Vos. This is Megan's third appearance on the show, but the first time I've spotlighted her as a writer in an episode. In our conversation, Megan shares the differences between her writing and publishing experiences and what has felt most aligned with her writing and parent values. This episode is for you if you have ever asked yourself, “Is this my story to tell?”
What is a Mother Writer?
In this first episode of Mother Writer, I'm unpacking what it means to be a mother writer and what makes the life of a writer while mothering uniquely challenging. At the end of the episode, I'll be reading a recent essay I published that might just convince you that giving up is the secret to productivity!
Unconventional Motherhood on Friends
I started Season 2 of The Motherscope Podcast back in March knowing that I had to do an episode on the TV show ‘Friends’ for a lot of reasons. I know it's still a show that many people watch reruns of over and over again and it also addressed motherhood in direct ways throughout its tenure.
Call Me a Motherhood and Culture Critic
Recently, I was looking at the profile of a writer I really respect and enjoy reading. In her profile, she describes herself as a culture critic, which I loved and helped me realize I could consider myself a culture critic too.
Does anybody have it in them to watch The Handmaid’s Tale anymore?
I remember trying to watch The Handmaid’s Tale when it first came out. I was pregnant with my first child and wasn’t able to finish the first episode. Now, I’ve returned to the show, have watched every season, and anxiously await the next one. But even then, the question still remains: Does anybody have it in them to watch The Handmaid’s Tale anymore?
Watching Prey with a Mother’s Lens
I watched a movie during the break of the podcast that made me change my whole production schedule because I think it’s so worth talking about – Hulu’s original “Prey” that was released in July and has become its top performing original.
Summer Recommendations for Moms Who Write
Enjoy this episode where I’m sharing everything from what you should read and watch this summer to a bit of media literacy and summer to-do’s for you.
Teen Drama Mamas on One Tree Hill
This week's episode is really taking me back to my own late teen years as we are talking about One Tree Hill. I’ve found it so refreshing to learn a lot about the show that I didn't know, as a viewer in real time, and that I now see differently.
Life Finds a Way: The Jurassic Park Roe v. Wade Connection
Hold onto your butts. This week, I’m talking about a movie I’ve probably watched 100 times and know by heart – Jurassic Park. Spielberg’s beloved dinosaur film ranks high on my list of influential films in my life.
Five Books Perfect for Summer Reading with Reading Through Life Podcast Hosts Sarah and Mia
Since we’ve been talking about motherhood and its portrayal in the media, I wanted to bring on a couple of guests who can help us dive into representation in books as well.
Monarchy and Motherhood on The Crown with Haley Hatcher
On The Motherscope Podcast, I’m talking about a show that really took me by surprise – Netflix’s The Crown. It took me a while to be open to watching it – even after hearing from many people how great it was.
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Why The Real Housewives is the Most Feminist Franchise on TV with Diana Levy [Part 2]
Today’s episode is a continuation of last week’s episode with Diana Levy that’s all about The Real Housewives franchise, so if you haven’t listened to that, be sure to head over and do that now.
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Why The Real Housewives is the Most Feminist Franchise on TV with Diana Levy [Part 1]
Welcome to the newest episode of The Motherscope Podcast! This week I’m excited to chat about the Real Housewives franchise with somebody who is more well versed than I could ever be on this dynamic series that spans many years, many locations, and many topics.