the Mommy Pod's Podcast
A place where single parents come together to share their stories, find support, and never feel alone. I'm your host, a full-time working mom navigating the highs and lows of co-parenting two toddlers in a bustling city.
Episodes
56 episodes
No One Was Coming to Save Me: Leanne Hutchinson's Single Mom Rebuilding Story
A breakup—especially after an abusive relationship—can feel like the end of everything. But what if it could also become the beginning of a stronger, more authentic life?In this episode of The Mommy Pod, Shanta’ speaks with L...
From Postpartum Depression to Conscious Motherhood with Urvi Shah
What if becoming a more conscious mother begins with bringing the focus back to yourself?In this episode of The Mommy Pod, Shanta’ speaks with Urvi Shah, a certified coach and spiritual healer who helps mothers reconnect with th...
Pain Taught Me Power: Rebuilding After a Toxic Relationship with Tiffany Lauren
Walking away from a toxic relationship may feel like the ending—but for many women, it is only the beginning of the healing journey.In this episode of The Mommy Pod, Shanta’ sits down with author and mother Tiffany Lauren for an honest c...
The Widow Chose Red: Parenting Through ALS, Loss, and Faith
Rachel Kerr Schneider faced the unimaginable when her husband, John, was diagnosed with ALS while they were raising two young sons. In this deeply personal episode, Rachel shares how she talked to her children about their father’s illness, help...
Letting Go of the “Should's”: Its Okay not to be Okay- in this moment! with Dr. Lindsay Weisner
Letting Go of the “Shoulds”: Its Okay not to be Okay- in this moment~ with Dr. Lindsay WeisnerMotherhood can make us feel like we should be doing more, handling everything better, and meeting everyone’s expectations—all while pret...
A Dance, Not a Wrestling Match: Helping Fathers Become Better Partners and Dads with Dr. Ben
Why won’t the father of my children step up?For many mothers, that question carries frustration, disappointment, and the exhaustion of feeling like they must manage everything alone. In this episode of The Mommy Pod, Shanta' sits ...
Keeping All the Balls in the Air- Fatherhood, Partnership & Being Present with Mark McAuley
What does it really look like to be a present parent while running a successful business?In this episode of The Mommy Pod, we're joined by Mark McAuley—dad of three, business owner, soccer coach, self-proclaimed Certifie...
Who Are You Beyond Parenthood? Human Design, Healing, and Nervous-System Regulation with Lauren Pearlingi
Parenthood can make it difficult to remember who you are outside of caring for everyone else.In this episode of The Mommy Pod, Shanta’ sits down with Lauren Pearlingi—a mom, television host, author, and Intuitive Human Design Bu...
From Survival to Purpose: Breaking Cycles & Raising Strong Daughters with Cheryl
Disclaimer: Talk of abuse also My Child was home! For years, Cheryl believed her purpose was hidden in her next job title, promotion, or accomplishment. As a nurse practitioner with nearly three decades in healthcare, she dedicated her life to ...
Faith-Fueled Wellness: Reclaiming Your Health Without Diet Culture with Naomi Adek (Katheu)
In this uplifting episode of The Mommy Pod, Shanta' Marie Robinson sits down with Naomi Adek (Katheu)—Registered Dietitian, Certified Nutrition-Based Weight Loss Coach, Certified Christian Life Coach, and founder of the BFF Met...
Three Divorces, One New Beginning with Leah Marie Mazur
What happens when life doesn't go according to plan—three times?In this powerful episode of The Mommy Pod, host Shanta' Marie Robinson sits down with Leah Marie Mazur, divorce recovery coach and founder of Mindfully Ready, ...
Ms. USA Queen of the World 2025: Lynn Marie Palin on Motherhood, Resilience & Chasing Dreams After 40
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Grieving While Mothering: Learning to Carry Loss with Jessica Frey
In this heartfelt episode of The Mommy Pod, I sit down with Jessica Frey — single mom, Senior Caseworker, podcaster, author, life coach, and grief coach — for a deeply honest conversation about navigating motherhood while carrying unim...
The Guilt Trap: with Pauliana Lara Author of MOTHER-ING: WHO’S RIGHT, WHO’S WRONG, WHO CARES”
In this powerful episode of The Mommy Pod, I sit down with attorney and speaker Pauliana Lara for an honest conversation about the guilt, shame, and pressure so many working moms carry every single day. Society often tells moms ...
Strong & Overwhelmed: Motherhood, Mental Health, and Breaking Generational Cycles- Jessica Sanchez
This episode reminded me that being strong does not mean carrying everything alone.Sometimes healing looks like:✨ resting✨ asking for help✨ setting boundaries✨ and finally believing you deserve support too.Thank yo...
When Bad Decisions Snowball: Quick Chat with Matthew Melvin author of "Bullied Behind Bars..."
In this episode of The Mommy Pod, we sit down with Matthew Melvin for a raw and honest conversation about mistakes, consequences, mental health, and rebuilding your life after one life-changing decision.Matthew shares how frustration, im...
A Mediator’s Advice for Better Co-Parenting with Jessica Dolin
Co-parenting isn’t easy — especially when emotions, past hurt, and constant communication challenges are involved. In this episode of The Mommy Pod, I sit down with certified mediator Jessica to talk about creating healthier co-parenti...
My Chat with Danielle Frank Author of A Wine Lover's Guide to Parenting
In this episode of The Mommy Pod, we sit down with Danielle Frank, author of A Wine Lover’s Guide to Parenting and a woman who built a powerful career across industries—from Hollywood publicity at Miramax to leadership ...
Fully Known, Fully Loved: Trusting God Through Motherhood with Melanie Cox
In this deeply moving and faith-filled episode of The Mommy Pod, we sit down with Melanie Cox—mom of five, wife of 31 years, CEO, and author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book You Have to Know.Melanie shares her j...
Eat Smarter Grocery Secrets from an Insider- Carol Ann
In this episode of The Mommy Pod, we sit down with author and grocery insider Carol Ann, who was raised in a family-owned corner market and learned early that great meals begin with how you shop.From a mob like e...
Stronger than the Storm: Turning Resilience into Change Pt 2 with Chanel Grant
In this powerful follow-up episode of The Mommy Pod, we welcome back Chanel Grant—special education advocate, educator, and resilience expert—for an even deeper conversation on what it truly means to rebuild your life as a mothe...
When You're Carrying Too Much: Burnout, Boundaries, and Healing as a Mom- Maz Alexander
In this episode of The Mommy Pod, Shanta’ Robinson sits down with Maz Alexander, Mental Wellbeing and Transformational Coach, Social Worker, Speaker, and Author, for a powerful conversation about burnout, boundaries, and rebuildin...
A Mini Dive into My Journey Into Single Motherhood
In this mini episode of The Mommy Pod, I’m sharing a personal part of my story — what led me to becoming a single mother, Co- Parenting with someone who has hurt you.This isn’t an easy conversation, but it’s a real one. I open up ...
The Silent Impact of Fatherlessness: Healing, Identity & Breaking Cycles Guest: Shalina Lodhia
In this episode of The Mommy Pod, we sit down with counsellor and musician Shalina Chanteux Lodhia to explore the emotional and psychological impact of fatherlessness, childhood trauma, and healing.Raised by a single mother...
“The Inner Advantage: Finding Peace in the Chaos of Motherhood” with Quinn Cashion
What if the peace you’ve been searching for as a mom… isn’t something you have to find—but something you already have?In this deeply grounding episode of The Mommy Pod, I sit down with Quinn Cashion, therapeutic coach and...