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September 30th is International Podcast Day! And j

September 30th is International Podcast Day! And just because we create podcast content about motherhood doesn't mean that's all we like to LISTEN to. Today on the blog @emilyeroark rounds up The Mom Hour team's go-to podcasts that *aren't* about motherhood. From true crime to TV nostalgia, personal growth to current events, click through to see what our team is listening to and loving!

Click this image at the link in our bio to read the post - and happy International Podcast Day!

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When disaster is unfolding, we can’t help but th

When disaster is unfolding, we can’t help but think of the mamas. We know so many moms are reassuring kids, checking on aging parents, and helping neighbors right now. We see you.

Know of an organization specifically helping moms, kids and families affected by Hurricane Ian? Tag them below so those who want to help have a place to begin.

Have you considered trying therapy before but had

Have you considered trying therapy before but had trouble prioritizing your mental health when you’re busy caring for everyone else? Or maybe you’ve questioned if your experiences of worry or overwhelm were “enough” to justify the cost? If you’ve thought about therapy but gotten stuck somewhere in the consideration phase, you are not alone.

In this beautifully written personal essay, @cafedumartin shares the story of her journey to finding therapy and what she struggled with most: how to get started. Joanna found herself overwhelmed with questions like where to find a provider and what sessions would be like, and got lost in Google searches with no solid answers to be found. To hopefully smooth that path just a little bit for other moms, Joanna pairs her personal story with an interview with @tracycarsontherapy, a licensed professional clinical counselor in San Diego, California, to answer some of the most common questions around what going to therapy really looks like.

We hope this blog post gives you a peek inside the world of mental healthcare – especially as it relates to supporting moms. And we hope after reading it you feel more confident taking the time and space you deserve to care for your whole self.

Read the post by clicking this image at the link in our bio. ♥️

New episode! Oh, you bought THAT carseat? Your th

New episode!

Oh, you bought THAT carseat? Your third grader has a cell phone? Wow, you really give your kids freedom! No moms we know are immune from feeling judged, or criticized, or called out by comments from others (even if it's mostly in our heads!). In Episode 384 Meagan and Sarah discuss our own insecurities and vulnerabilities when it comes to parenting. We share our specific insecurity triggers, plus offer ideas for what to think about BEFORE your insecurities get activated, what to say IN THE MOMENT when someone makes a comment, and what to remember AFTER you’ve had an experience that makes you feel judged. We hope you find this conversation comforting; you are not alone!

Find the episode wherever you get your podcasts, or click this image at the link in our bio!

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New episode! Have you found some renewed energy n

New episode!

Have you found some renewed energy now that the season is changing and the kids are back in school? Now is the perfect time to start some tiny habits to make the most of that fall mojo! Today, Meagan and Sarah share some of our small habits that are making a big difference for us this fall, along with the driving principles behind them. While some habits impact our morning and bedtime routines (like skin care, water before coffee and learning Finnish), others are woven into our busy weeks whenever we get the chance (like picking up and reading the local paper). And never forget: while we may seem like we have it figured out at times, some areas of our lives are still chaos, this fall and always.

Find the episode wherever you get your podcasts, or click this image at the link in our bio!

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Does your morning beverage shift with the season?

Does your morning beverage shift with the season? Not just what it is, but what goes in IT, what it goes IN, and how you consume it? Dying to hear about all your homemade cozy fall beverages in the comments... Share below!

No question: there's a lot that's hard. But someti

No question: there's a lot that's hard. But sometimes reflecting on what's LESS hard lately is really helpful. Share something from your mom-life that is getting easier - whether it's sleep or behavior or preschool drop-offs - and let's celebrate together in the comments! ⬇️

Please help Sarah feel less alone with the kid who

Please help Sarah feel less alone with the kid who sells their own stuff to make a buck?

New episode! Teaching kids life skills around mon

New episode!

Teaching kids life skills around money isn't as straightforward as, say, teaching them how to order a pizza or do a load laundry. Not only are there different ways to approach each topic - from allowance and paying for chores to saving and charitable giving - but money is also incredibly emotionally-charged and often complicated by our own life experiences (ahem, baggage). Today Meagan and Sarah reflect on how our upbringings impacted our financial points of view, and the challenges we face when it comes to teaching our kids good money habits.

Find the episode wherever you get your podcasts, or click this image at the link in our bio!

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I’ve often referred to September as the New Year

I’ve often referred to September as the New Year for moms. Even if you don’t have kids in school, it’s hard not to get caught up in the energy surrounding the back-to-school season. This time of year just seems to vibrate with the promise of freshly-sharpened pencils, blank notebook pages, and empty calendar pages waiting to be filled with new activities and routines.

But sometimes all that promise can feel like a lot of pressure. The rest of the world may seem to be ready and rarin’ to go, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re feeling it right this minute.

Maybe you’ve been sick, or your baby isn’t sleeping anymore, or your first-grader is suddenly dealing with a bunch of anxiety related to her new classroom and new routine. Maybe you’re riding out a rough spot in an important relationship, maybe you’ve been feeling bad about the ten pounds you put on last year, maybe your energy is low and you don’t even know why.

You know what, mama? That’s okay. You can recognize the fresh potential of the season and still not feel quite ready to dive in full-force. A new start doesn’t have to involve All The Things.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed right now, think about simple ways you can let the fall spirit inspire you. Swap out your tablecloth for something more seasonal. Sign up for a meal-planning service to make it easier to get back to cooking dinner at home. Make a point of getting in a walk tomorrow morning.

All of it - the small shifts and the big overhauls - adds up to a life: the disorganized can’t-seem-to-get-anything-done days, the super-productive ones and everything in between.

You’re enough, right now, even if your pants don’t fit the way you wish they would or your kitchen has been a mess since August or that closet organization project you abandoned back in May is still plaguing you on a daily basis.

So here’s to September. Some years I slay it and some years I just survive it. Whichever approach you’re taking this year, be kind to yourself.

We can always try again in October, after all.

-@meaganfrancis

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