
The Mother Daze with Sarah Wright Olsen & Teresa Palmer
Sarah Wright Olsen (American Made, Parks and Recreation) and Teresa Palmer (Warm Bodies, Hacksaw Ridge) are two moms, from opposite ends of the world, meeting for an hour every week to discuss the mayhem, magic and madness of raising their 8 children between them. Motherhood can feel overwhelming, exhausting and isolating but you don’t have to do it alone! Follow along as they attempt to navigate, ask questions, share stories, break down the everyday challenges and hopefully keep you from googling phrases like “What does it mean when my baby’s poop is green?” Grab your coffee, tea, Kombucha or favorite libation and join as they discuss mom fails, poop talk, pillow talk, and much more. These moms will engage in some brilliant interviews with celebrity friends, parenting experts and listeners like you! From the creators of the celebrated Your Zen Mama community, Sarah Wright Olsen and Teresa Palmer bring you “The Mother Daze”, a refreshing and real look in to the wild and wonderful days of Motherhood. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, whether you’re listening sitting in your minivan or taking some me time in the tub.
Latest episodes

Apr 17, 2025 • 53min
Wrinkles, Aging & Birth Prep
It’s another solo episode where we discover new wrinkles, gag over strange illusionists performing questionable tricks, accidentally flip a nip, get our sexy time on, talk about spinning babies and labor creeping closer, throw in some fresh celebrity rooting dreams and wrap it all up with the usual chaos… because it’s us! And that’s how we roll.Resource links:Avocado ZincSpinning BabiesBimby + RoyMamooshFollow Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsenFollow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer FB: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/DISCOUNT CODES: • Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 • Go to www.lovewell.earth and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20More about the show! • Watch this episode on YouTube here • Co-founders of @yourzenmama yourzenmama.com • Read and buy our book! "The Zen Mama Guide To Finding Your Rhythm In Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 10, 2025 • 54min
Changing Career Paths, Pregnancy Loss & Supporting Friends Through Grief
This week of TMD Tez and Sarah are joined by Tez’s dear friend — actress, filmmaker, and mama of three — Tahyna Macmanus, along with her friend and colleague - the beautiful twin mama Pippy Pomeranz. We dive into Tahyna’s powerful and healing documentary The Misunderstandings of Miscarriage, now available worldwide. It’s a deeply cathartic film that opens up the conversation around pregnancy loss and reminds us we’re never truly alone in our grief.Pippy shares her incredibly moving story of losing her twins via surrogate in the second trimester, and the emotional journey that followed as she welcomed her rainbow twin babies. Tahyna and Tez also chat about their early days in Hollywood, living together in LA, and Tahyna’s inspiring shift from in front of the camera to behind it as a prolific filmmaker.You’re in for an honest, vulnerable, and deeply connective episode — full of shared stories, strength, and the healing power of community.This episode is proudly sponsored by StoryWorth!Follow Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsenFollow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer FB: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/DISCOUNT CODES: • Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 • Go to www.lovewell.earth and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20More about the show! • Watch this episode on YouTube here • Co-founders of @yourzenmama yourzenmama.com • Read and buy our book! "The Zen Mama Guide To Finding Your Rhythm In Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 3, 2025 • 53min
Cellulite, Baby Names & Big Butts
Big butts, big babies, and a cellulite take over! This week on The Mother Daze, it’s a solo ep where we dive into all things pregnancy—baby name plans, big baby predictions, birth prep, eating everything in sight, and the annoying AF “Is baby here yet?” texts. Plus, pregnancy besties, gagging and dry heaving (both mums and kids), and the wild phenomenon of babies picking their own names. Buckle up, Dazeys—it’s a ride!Resource links:Follow Michelle Casey~Name Consultant on IG:@growlittlewildflowerEmily the MediumSonoline B Baby Fetal DopplerThis episode is proudly sponsored by OSEA!Follow Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsenFollow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer FB: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/DISCOUNT CODES: • Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 • Go to www.lovewell.earth and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20More about the show! • Watch this episode on YouTube here • Co-founders of @yourzenmama yourzenmama.com • Read and buy our book! "The Zen Mama Guide To Finding Your Rhythm In Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27, 2025 • 1h 2min
Co-sleeping, Holistic Parenting & Following mama instincts with Carson Meyer
This week we are interviewing the divine Carson Meyer, who has been making waves in the birthing and child development world. She has just launched her book baby “Growing Together,” which is a holistic guide to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum (OUT NOW!!) Carson, a doula, mother, and advocate for mindful parenting, brings a wealth of knowledge on how to nurture both baby and mother through this transformative journey.In our conversation, we chat about everything from changing nipples and deflated boobs to unexpected births. We also tackle hotly debated subjects such as circumcision, co-sleeping, and the detrimental effect of hardcore cry-it-out methods. We also dive into topics like intuitive birth choices, the importance of bonding, establishing breastfeeding (and getting through that initial pinch!), and how to cultivate a nourishing postpartum experience. Get ready for a beautiful and enlightening chat with one of our favorite women!!This episode is proudly sponsored by Rula and Fast Growing Trees!Follow Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsenFollow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer FB: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/DISCOUNT CODES: • Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 • Go to www.lovewell.earth and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20More about the show! • Watch this episode on YouTube here • Co-founders of @yourzenmama yourzenmama.com • Read and buy our book! "The Zen Mama Guide To Finding Your Rhythm In Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 7min
All things pregnancy and one MEGA surprise!!!
This week on The Mother Daze, we’re diving headfirst into all things pregnancy! We’re cracking open Sarah and Teresa’s book and covering everything from fertility herbs to surviving those first-trimester wobbles, all-day sickness, and the rollercoaster of pregnancy anxiety after loss. And just when you think we’re wrapping up—BOOM—a mind-blowing surprise for one of our hosts that you do not want to miss!Listen Anywhere!Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/TheMotherDazeApple Spotify: https://bit.ly/TheMotherDazeSpotify Google: https://bit.ly/TheMotherDazeGoogleFollow Sarah Wright Olsen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swrightolsenFollow Teresa PalmerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teresapalmerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/DISCOUNT CODES:• Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20• Go to www.lovewell.earth and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20Co-founders of @yourzenmama yourzenmama.comRead and buy their book! "The Zen Mama Guide To Finding Your Rhythm In Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 2025 • 60min
Storms, Settling In & Star Studded Surprises
Dazeys, we’re back with a solo ep! This week, we’re diving into the chaos of an impending cyclone (because why not add a little extra drama to life?) settling into new communities on either side of the globe, and some pretty spectacular/shocking celebrity gifts the girls have received from their leading men (one very recently!) Plus, we’re talking new beginnings, runaway dogs and more!!Follow Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsenFollow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer FB: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/DISCOUNT CODES: • Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 • Go to www.lovewell.earth and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20More about the show! • Watch this episode on YouTube here • Co-founders of @yourzenmama yourzenmama.com • Read and buy our book! "The Zen Mama Guide To Finding Your Rhythm In Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 6, 2025 • 60min
Beauty, Balance & Big Life Questions with Iris & Romeo founder Michelle Gough Baril
This week, we dive deep into beauty, balance, and the big life questions with the founder of Iris & Romeo- Michelle Gough Baril. We’re talking about what it means to be a woman over 40—navigating beauty, identity, and the slow fade of self while juggling life’s relentless daily grind. Are we truly happy, or just keeping up? From the wisdom of horses, to the pull of equine therapy, we explore how reconnecting with nature helps us reconnect with ourselves. We also unpack the spiritual side of work, the distractions of our phones, and the challenge of stepping into the unknown. And of course, we get into clean beauty, the power of tinted skincare, and how to embrace beauty at every age while creating a healthier relationship with the products we like to use.Resource Links:Iris&Romeo.comFollow Iris&Romeo on IG: @irisandromeoFollow Paulina Prizkove on IG: @paulinaporizkovFollow Vanessa Breuer on IG: @vanessabreuer1Follow Jane McCann on IG: @themiddleagedgoddessThis episode of The Mother Daze is proudly sponsored by Acorns Early! Ready to help your kids learn the value of money? Just head to acornsearly.com/motherdaze ordownload the Acorns Early app to get started. Sign up now and your first month is on us!Follow Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsenFollow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer FB: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/DISCOUNT CODES: • Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 • Go to www.lovewell.earth and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20More about the show! • Watch this episode on YouTube here • Co-founders of @yourzenmama yourzenmama.com • Read and buy our book! "The Zen Mama Guide To Finding Your Rhythm In Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27, 2025 • 57min
A Solo Episode SURPRISE
This solo episode we discuss some VERY EXCITING NEWS…Listen Anywhere!Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/TheMotherDazeApple Spotify: https://bit.ly/TheMotherDazeSpotify Google: https://bit.ly/TheMotherDazeGoogleFollow Sarah Wright Olsen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swrightolsenFollow Teresa PalmerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teresapalmerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/DISCOUNT CODES:• Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20• Go to www.lovewell.earth and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20Co-founders of @yourzenmama yourzenmama.comRead and buy their book! "The Zen Mama Guide To Finding Your Rhythm In Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 2025 • 46min
Life Updates, Rebuilding & Back To Work Chaos
This week on The Mother Daze, Sarah and Teresa dive deeper into the impact of the Palisades fire. They also explore the wider fascination with natural disasters, the tragedy they bring, and the ways people manage to rebuild. But it’s not all heavy—there’s also a tan disaster (because it’s Tez and there’s always something!), some hilariously chaotic work stories, and life updates from both girlsFollow Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsenFollow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer FB: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/DISCOUNT CODES: • Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 • Go to www.lovewell.earth and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20More about the show! • Watch this episode on YouTube here • Co-founders of @yourzenmama yourzenmama.com • Read and buy our book! "The Zen Mama Guide To Finding Your Rhythm In Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2025 • 1h 7min
Beyond The Veil: Christina Prokos On Spiritual Rebirth, Other Dimensions & Quantum Theory
Dazeys, you ready for this? This week’s chat with medium Christina Prokos is a wild ride into the unseen. We talk about developing the gift, working with trauma, turning the gift it off (or dialing the frequency down), inner child work, ancestral DNA, karmic ties, energetic imprints, psychic children, past lives, that deep knowing feeling, psychic loops, life & death, ghosts, spiritual guides, quantum theory, other dimensions, and spiritual rebirth.Ya. You’re gonna froth as much as we did!Note: This episode was recorded before the recent LA fires, so any references made in the conversation do not take those events into account. Our hearts go out to everyone affected.Follow Christina Prokos on IG: @christina_life_spiritual_Follow Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsenFollow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer FB: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/DISCOUNT CODES: • Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 • Go to www.lovewell.earth and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20More about the show! • Watch this episode on YouTube here • Co-founders of @yourzenmama yourzenmama.com • Read and buy our book! "The Zen Mama Guide To Finding Your Rhythm In Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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