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
Making Decluttering a Reality for Moms and What The Home Edit and Tidying Up Get Wrong feat. Courtney Florey
In today’s episode with Courtney Florey – we are chatting about the popularity of decluttering and organization thanks to shows like The Home Edit and Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.
The Good, the Bad, and the Grey: Examining Motherhood on Grey’s Anatomy with Megan Vos
Today on the podcast, Megan Vos is joining me to discuss a show that you’ve most likely seen at least one episode of — one of the longest running medical dramas, Grey’s Anatomy.
Finding Humor in the Messy Side of Motherhood on Workin’ Moms with Colleen Tirtirian
Today we have a show veteran on The Motherscope Podcast, Colleen Tirtirian. Something I love about Colleen is that she sees the humor of motherhood and really leans into that to cope with some of the harder parts of motherhood.
When Dark, Unlikeable, Villainous Characters are Mothers on Netflix’s Ozark
It's been a while since I've done a solo episode, so I'm looking forward to chatting with you today about the Netflix original series, Ozark, created by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams (2017).
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The Consequences of Sex Misrepresentations in the Media with Dr. Rose Schlaff [Part 2]
Today’s episode is the second part of my conversation with Dr. Rose Schlaff, so if you haven’t tuned into last week’s episode, be sure to do that before listening to this week. We are continuing our discussion on the consequences of sex in the media.
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The Consequences of Sex Misrepresentations in the Media with Dr. Rose Schlaff [Part 1]
Today’s episode features Dr. Rose Schlaff, a sex and intimacy coach and pelvic floor therapist and we are diving deep into the consequences of how sex is represented in the TV shows and movies that we watch. Rose is truly an expert on how the representation of sex today is damaging to ourselves, how we form our sexuality and preferences, and how this is even more complicated for mothers.
Breaking the Mom Character Mold on This is Us with Jill Yancey
Today’s episode is a conversation with Jill Yancey about the NBC show This is Us (created by Dan Fogelman). This talk helped me realize how much I truly do enjoy this show, even if I have been critical of it in the past. Jill and I are chatting about the role of Rebecca as the matriarch of the Pearson family.
Mothering Your Own Mother & Narcissistic Abuse on Maid
Something that has been truly nurturing for me is the conversation that you’re about to hear with Mona Ray as we discuss the Netflix mini-series “Maid” (2021, Metzler). We’re going to be diving into the complex dynamic of mother-daughter relationships, especially when addiction, abuse, and mental illness are involved.
Gilmore Girls and Dynamic Mother-Daughter Relationships
Today I’m talking with Christine Carpenter about all things Gilmore Girls. I’ve only recently watched the series, so I knew I had to bring on a life-long fan. This conversation with Christine helped me appreciate the series in a whole new way.
The Ambivalent Mother and The Lost Daughter
This episode of The Motherscope Podcast is very important to me – it’s one I want to nurture and get right, so much so that it’s almost making me freeze up. Clearly I powered through because today I’m covering Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut The Lost Daughter as well as the 2016 comedy Bad Moms (directed by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore).
Disney: The Hero’s Journey and Missing Moms
I'm not sure if this is an episode for the Disney fans or the Disney foes, but either way it's happening. For today's episode, I'm diving into the Disney animated feature films and their impact on motherhood.
Introducing Season 2: Mom Guilt & Guilty Pleasures
Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 of The Motherscope Podcast! This episode is really going to dive into my inspiration for Season 2: Mom Guilt & Guilty Pleasures.
Nourishing the Postpartum Body with Cassie Frakes
I’m so excited to have Cassie Frakes on The Motherscope Podcast today. Cassie is the founder and chef of Luna Nourish where she offers an accessible, convenient way to fuel women’s bodies during their most vital time.
Creating an Empowered Birth Experience with Lisa Fletcher
This week’s guest is Lisa Fletcher, mother, wife, mentor, and owner of Seven Gates Birth. We have such a special relationship because she was my own postpartum doula and helped my husband and I navigate our own growing family during the pandemic.
The Impact of Social Media on Motherhood with Lindsey Spelyng
Lindsey Spelyng, mom to two and founder of MamaCommon is joining me on the podcast today and I’m so looking forward to you hearing this week’s conversation around social media and its impact on motherhood.
Overcoming Motherhood Identity Shifts with Julia Sparkman
Julia Sparkman, podcast host and mom advocate, is joining me today on The Motherscope Podcast. In our conversation, Julia shares her perspective on overcoming the shifts that come with becoming a new mother.
Choosing Positive Parenting with Wendy Snyder
Wendy Snyder is a Positive Parenting educator, family life coach & advocate. She is certified in Redirecting Children's Behavior & The Joy of Parenting Program.
Finding Your Voice as a New Mother with Rowana Abbensetts-Dobson
Rowana is a Guyanese-American writer, mental health advocate, and founder of Spoken Black Girl, a publishing & media company that promotes mental health and wellness among Black women & women of color by amplifying emerging voices.
Breaking the Hustle Cycle with Rachel Crawford
She is an expert in finding ways to really embrace her different interests - she works in interior design and is also a mystic, reiki master, and tarot reader.
Moving Past Writing Blocks with Motherscope Founder, Jackie Leonard
As a way to wrap up 2021, I wanted to do a solo episode to highlight a few things happening with Motherscope.