The Mom Dept.
The Mom Dept.—real, honest conversations about every department of motherhood. Marriage, career, pregnancy, postpartum, entrepreneurship—we're covering it all. Join me as I talk with moms who've been there, sharing practical strategies and encouraging stories to help you thrive, not just survive. Consider this your one-stop shop for the real talk you've been craving.
Episodes
9 episodes
3 Home Systems That Keep Me Sane—Laundry, Meals & The Nightly Reset That Changed Everything (Mom of 4)
Mom of 4 shares the 3 simple home systems that took her from drowning in chaos to actually running her home—laundry, meals, and the nightly kitchen reset.I have 4 kids. I homeschool. I'm 9 months postpartum. And for the longest time, I f...
Postpartum Anxiety: The Signs I Missed, How I Finally Got Help & What I Want Every Mom to Know
Mom of 4 shares her raw experience with postpartum anxiety—the symptoms she missed for 8 months, how she finally got help, and practical steps for any mom struggling.In this episode, I share:What I expected postpartum ...
Twin Moms, Different Parenting Styles—How We Parent Differently on Sleep Training, Discipline, Screen Time & More (with Sarah)
Identical twin moms compare how they approach parenting completely differently—sleep training, discipline, screen time, chores, and why there's no one "right" way to raise kids.We're identical twins. We were raised in the same house, by ...
Leaving My Career to Become a Stay-at-Home Mom—The Burnout, The Judgment & How I Made It Work
Former career mom shares her honest journey from corporate career to stay-at-home mom of 4—the burnout, the judgment, the identity crisis, and practical strategies for making the transition.I never thought I'd be a stay-at-home mom.<...
How Having Kids Really Changes Your Marriage—Resentment, Intimacy & Choosing Each Other (with My Husband Mike)
Married couple of almost 9 years with 4 kids gets honest about what parenthood really did to their marriage—the resentment, the loneliness, and what saved them.Today I have my husband Mike on the podcast—and we're going there.We'v...
Chasing Dreams While Raising Kids—The Guilt, The Doubt & Why I Keep Going (Building Something for Myself as a Mom of 4)
Mom of 4 shares the messy truth about chasing dreams while raising tiny humans—the guilt, the doubt, the lies she stopped believing, and why she refuses to wait.I was deep in motherhood. Doing all the things. But I didn't recognize mysel...
Returning to Work After Maternity Leave—Mom Brain, Guilt, Marriage Strain & Finding Yourself Again (with Sarah)
Corporate finance mom of 2 shares the raw truth about returning to work after maternity leave—the guilt, mom brain, marriage strain, and how she found herself again.Going back to work after baby broke my sister. And then she did it again...
The Postpartum Truth No One Warns You About—Rage, Loneliness, Identity Loss & What Actually Helped
Mom of 4 shares the raw truth about postpartum—the physical recovery, mental health struggles, relationship shifts, and what actually helped her survive.We prepare for nine months. We read the books, take the classes, wash the tiny cloth...
No One Warned Me Motherhood Would Feel This Lonely—So I Built a Community for Moms Like Me
Mom of 4 shares her honest journey through motherhood loneliness, why community matters, and what to expect from The Mom Dept Podcast.No one warned me motherhood would feel this lonely—even with 4 kids and a full life.I'm Deborah,...