Pearls of Motherhood
Welcome to Pearls of Motherhood—a community for all moms! Whether you’re a new mom, seasoned parent, or grandma, we’ve got you covered. Each episode brings real, relatable conversations about the highs and lows of motherhood, filled with laughter, tips, and support. We’re here to remind you that you’re not alone, no matter where you are in your journey. Tune in every Friday for new Pearls and feel empowered, understood, and celebrated in the beautiful mess of motherhood.
Episodes
42 episodes
S4 Finale: This Isn't How We Planned It (But We're Here Anyway)
What happens when you can’t hold everything together anymore?In this deeply personal Season 4 finale of Pearls of Motherhood, Diana opens up about postpartum anxiety after her C-section, the pressure moms feel to “do it...
S4E9: Some Kids Just Don't Care, Yet
Ever looked at your child in a moment and thought…“why don’t they care?”When your kid ignores someone crying, grabs a toy without a second thought, or says “I don’t care” with full eye contact—it can feel personal. Like you’...
S4E8: You're Not Getting An Apology: How to find peace without closure
You’re not getting an apology.And waiting for one is keeping you stuck.They moved on.They’re not thinking about it.And you’re still carrying the weight.That’s the part no one says out loud.In this episode...
S4E7: You're Not A Bad Mom...You're Just Comparing: How mom comparison quietly steals your joy (and how to stop)
Ever feel like you're losing at motherhood… just by being around other moms?In this episode of Pearls of Motherhood, we’re unpacking the silent competition no one talks about—mom comparison—and how it quietly steal...
S4E6: The Mom Feeling Nobody Talks About: Loving Your Kid But Not Liking the Moment
Ever felt like you love your kid… but don’t actually like them right now?That feeling almost no mom talks about? We're talking about it today.It’s one of the most taboo feelings in motherhood—and one almost no one talks about ...
S4E5: The Secret to Staying You While Raising Everyone Else
Somewhere between raising kids, supporting our parents, and holding everything together, many moms start asking the same question: where did I go?In this episode of Pearls of Motherhood, Diana and T...
S4E4: Mom Rage: Why Good Moms Lose Their Temper
Why do moms experience rage? And why does no one talk about it?If you’ve ever snapped at your kids and immediately felt crushing guilt… this episode is for you.In this episode of Pearls of Motherhood, Tessie and Di...
S4E3: Your Kids Aren't Broken- Your Routine Might Be (Fix Toddler Tantrums & Daily Meltdowns)
Unpopular truth: your kid might not be the problem. Your routine might be.If mornings feel chaotic, transitions trigger meltdowns, and bedtime turns into a long negotiation, the issue may not be your child’s behavior — it might be...
S4E2: From Burnout to Badass
Feeling emotionally exhausted, irritable, or disconnected from yourself? You’re not failing — you might be burned out.In this episode of Pearls of Motherhood, Tessie and Diana unpack the real signs of mom burnout, why it happens...
S4E1: Raising Tiny Humans Without Losing Your Mind
The problem isn’t your toddler’s tantrum. It’s how exhausted you are.In this Season Four premiere of Pearls of Motherhood, hosts Tessie and Diana get real about patience, presence, and grace in modern parenting. They unpa...
S3 Bonus Episode: Field Report: Camelback, Kalahari & Aquatopia
What happens when parents stop guessing — and actually listen to kids?In this special episode of Pearls of Motherhood, we welcome our first-ever kid guest. Thirteen-year-old Luke Keen joins us as a Junior Correspondent to delive...
S3E10: I'm Not Stuck. I'm Right Where I'm Supposed to Be. Season Finale
Motherhood isn’t a race—it’s a season, and you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.In this season finale, we unpack comparison, mom guilt, everyday growth, and the small moments that anchor you when life feels chaotic. If you need a breath ...
S3E9: Why Moms Aren't Allowed to Complain
In this episode of Pearls of Motherhood, Diana and Tessie get real about mom guilt, comparison culture, and the crushing mental load so many moms carry in silence. They break down why motherhood feels so heavy, how community and empath...
S3E8: Motherhood Didn't Make Me Basic
Who decided moms have to be beige? In this episode, we’re calling B.S. on the myth that motherhood makes you boring. From bold hair and side hustles to pole fitness and marathon goals, moms everywhere are rewriting what it means to “settle down...
S3E7: Not Your Typical Privileged Wife: A First-Gen Breaks The Rules
Diana grew up first-generation Chinese American in a tiny NYC apartment, surrounded by family, ambition, and big expectations. Career-driven and navigating cultural traditions, she faced failures like not passing her U.S. Medical Licensing ...
S3E6: Arizona Grit, Mom Strength: Meet Tessie!
In this episode of Pearls of Motherhood, host Diana flips the mic to co-host Tessie—who went from a free-range childhood in rural Arizona to raising (soon-to-be) five kids with heart, humor, and grit. Tessie shares how grow...
S3E5: Where's the Village Everyone Talks About (SAHM Version)?
Everyone says “it takes a village.” Cool. So… where is it?We’re calling out the loneliness of modern motherhood and talking about how to find your people in a world that glorifies doing it all alone. Listen in as we trade guilt for...
S3E4: No My Degree Wasn't A Waste
Think your degree disappeared the day you became “Mom”? Think again. From biology majors decoding toddler rashes to English grads narrating Goodnight Moon like Broadway pros, this episode proves your education is alive and thriving...
S3E3: The Myth Of The Always Patient Mom
Tired of pretending to be the “always patient” mom? Tessie and Diana call out the myth that good moms never lose their cool. From gentle parenting guilt to real-life meltdowns, this episode gets honest, funny, and freeing. Patience is human—not...
S3E2: Free Time? You Mean The 10 Minutes I Hide In The Bathroom?
Ever eaten a cookie in the bathroom just to get a minute of peace? Same. In this wildly relatable episode, Tessie and Diana confess the hilarious lengths moms go to for alone time—and why we shouldn’t have to hide to get it. From the “17 minute...
S3E1: I Don't Work...Let's Talk About It!
What does it really mean when a mom says “I don’t work”? In this spicy and heartfelt Season 3 kickoff, Tessie and Diana unpack the assumptions, guilt, and hidden power behind stay-at-home motherhood. From identity crises to invisible labor, thi...
S2E10: Birth Wars: Home vs. Hospital—When Push Comes to Shove
Home Birth vs. Hospital Birth — The Unexpected, Hilarious, and Totally Unfiltered TruthIn this episode of Pearls of Motherhood, Diana’s hospital birth took such a turn that the entire unit shut down, while Tessie’s home birth ca...
S2E9: Made In A Lab vs. Made By Surprise - Our Different Paths to Motherhood
One of us was told she was miscarrying—without test results. The other became a mom through IVF. From false alarms to fertility clinics, we're sharing real birth stories, motherhood journeys, and how there's no one way to become a mom. Perfect ...
S2E8: Failing Like A Mother: Perfect moms don't listen to this podcast
Perfect moms don’t listen to this podcast—and we like it that way. We’re laughing through the mess, reframing the fails, and calling it growth. Forgot snack day? Lost the permission slip? Us too! Motherhood’s not a performance—it’s a beautifull...
S2E7: Motherhood x Military x Major Moves
She’s a mom of two, an Army vet, and works in HR at Amazon—but her story is anything but ordinary. With Nigerian, Caribbean, and UK roots, now a U.S. citizen, she opens up about identity, grit, and raising kids across cultures and continents. T...