The Motherly Podcast

In this special bonus episode of This is Motherhood, host Joyce Brewer talks with mom-blogger Christie Cronan about what raising multicultural children means to her. Christie is a movie critic, so they also discuss the importance of representation in children’s films and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Joyce talks with author and consultant Monique Gray Smith about her indigenous children’s books and what motherhood has taught her. She also shares her insight about how best to tell children about the history of Native residential schools and other abuses in a way that is gentle but also ensures that future generations know the truth of the traumas their people experienced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 In this episode, Joyce talks with Mikaela Pabon about developing personal style and how she helps women break out of their fashion comfort zone. Mikaela also shares some exciting new developments with her clothing brand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with author, blogger, and friend Rene Syler about how she approaches setbacks in life and what she has learned from raising two adult children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special bonus episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with writer, director, and producer Kareema Bee about her path into the industry, commitment to increasing diversity in entertainment on and off the screen, and becoming a new mother during the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special bonus episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with Tracy Skelly, the founder of Little Cocoa Bean Company. They talk about baby nutrition and pivoting after motherhood to build a business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Liz speaks with comedian, actress, director, and writer, Jenny Slate about her new family film, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, which is now playing in theaters. Jenny explains why she didn’t want to shy away from themes like loneliness and loss in her film and they also talk about how new motherhood has changed her for the better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with sexologist and sex therapist Shamyra Howard about postpartum intimacy, the cultural myths many of us carry about sex and sexuality, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Liz talks to reporter and podcast host Gloria Riviera about her podcast No One is Coming to Save Us, which is a deep-dive into America’s childcare crisis. They talk about how the absence of affordable, high quality childcare impacts families and children, what a healthy society that supports mothers and children looks like in other parts of the world, and what we can all do as parents and advocates to change America for the better when it comes to affordable childcare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with Shaunda Head, a branding and marketing entrepreneur. They talk about finding your own personal brand and balancing your business and caregiving responsibilities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.