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Sundays Ashley Chang Dawson on Giving Moms Back Time
05/21/2026 | 32 mins.
In this episode, Liz talks to Ashley Chang Dawson, founder of Sundays, who turned her own overwhelm as a working mom into a service that helps busy families delegate the mental load to empathetic virtual assistants (who are moms themselves). Ashley opens up about her childhood, how her mom inspired the company, and why she believes dedicated recharge time for moms is non-negotiable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sesame Street's Megan Piphus on Puppetry, Purpose, and Possibility
05/14/2026 | 36 mins.
In this episode, Emmy Award-winning puppeteer Megan Piphus — the voice behind Gabrielle on Sesame Street — shares her journey from a shy, puppet-loving child to the first Black woman puppeteer on the legendary series. She opens up about how church puppet ministries, game-changing mentorships, and becoming a new mom shaped her confidence and creativity, and how it all informed her new children's book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Long Middle: Marisa Renee Lee on Grief, Uncertainty, and Hope
05/07/2026 | 42 mins.
In this episode, Liz speaks with bestselling author and grief advocate Marisa Renee Lee about her new book, Waiting for Dawn: Living with Uncertainty — a deeply personal exploration of what comes after loss. Marisa opens up about navigating adoption while living with long COVID, and how hope, love, and humility can carry us through even the darkest seasons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nara Organics' Esther Hallam on Building a Better Formula From Scratch
04/30/2026 | 32 mins.
Liz chats with Esther Hallam, founder and CEO of Nara Organics, who started her infant formula brand after discovering that most organic formulas on the market are actually the same formulation sold under different brand names. Together, they pull back the curtain on the baby formula industry and explore how we can better support new parents when it comes to feeding.
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Running on Empty: Rethinking Prenatal Nutrition with Julie Sawaya
04/16/2026 | 46 mins.
In this episode, Liz sits down with Julie Sawaya, Co-Founder of Needed, a science-backed perinatal nutrition company, to explore the surprising gaps in women's prenatal care. Julie shares what drove her to start Needed, why the current system is failing mothers, and her vision for what truly supporting women's health could look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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About The Motherly Podcast

The Motherly Podcast features honest conversations about modern motherhood with inspiring leaders—who also happen to be mothers. These incredible women, like Kristen Bell, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, and Gabrielle Union, are helping to redefine motherhood, using their voices to uplift women with practical ideas and expert insights. The Webby Award winning podcast is hosted each week by Liz Tenety, an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Motherly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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