When it comes to learning more about being a mother in this day and age, I’ll take all of the help I can get. You see, the supposed norm in parenting has actually come a long way, and there really aren’t many who implement some of the parenting techniques I’m trying to fit into my daily routine with Olly. Couple that with my absolute need to see how others handle all of the other things that come their way and I have a pretty long list of podcasts that I’ve been recommended to listen to in my free time care of you! So here are some of YOUR favorite parenting and motherhood podcasts that you’re all absolutely obsessed with. Keep reading to find out more!
Our Favorite Parenting and Motherhood Podcasts
1) Good Inside
This parenting podcast is by Becky Kennedy Ph.D., who is a clinical psychologist with three of her own little ones. There’s a new episode weekly on Apple and Spotify that dives into the ins and outs of parenting. There’s nothing she can do wrong!
This show is all about how Kaanji Irby and Tara Campbell handle race, motherhood, diversity, and they even dive into a bit of pop culture. It’s all about raising race-conscious children who understand this country and want to make it a better place. You can find it on Apple, Spotify, and Google.
3) Zen Parenting Radio
Want advice from certified self-help gurus on how to consciously raise your children? Co-hosts Todd Adams and Cathy Cassani Adams have amazing conversations that discuss how to raise daughters and be zen yourself. Free on Apple, Android, Google, or Spotify.
For all the new moms out there, use this as a guiding reminder that you are not alone. Many have done this thing before you, and many will after you. This podcast is actually hosted by the editor-in-chief of Parents Latina, Grace Bastidas! She and co-host Desiree Fortin talk about everything together. From sleep regressions to postpartum, they’ve got you covered. Find it on Apple, Spotify, Google, and everywhere podcasts are available.
One of my favorites to listen to during my pregnancy, this was absolutely perfect for someone about to become a new mom. Any question I had about lactation to how it would feel to carry a baby inside me, the hosts had the answer to. You can find this one on Apple, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and Google.
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by two Australian mothers Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce. Their podcast is targeted at mums, just like you. It’s also a place to have real-life discussions and ask real questions (no matter how hard) with honest and authentic people and experiences. The aim is to have you feeling lighter, more supported, and more understood as a mother after each listen.
Me After You aims to answer the question “Who the hell am I, now that I’m a mum?”. Host Laura Byrne walks us through the big post-motherhood moments with stories of wisdom, humor, breakdown, ambition, love, hope, and rebirth from a truly diverse range of parents.
How much screen time should you let your kids have? How do you talk to your tweens and teens about sex and consent? How do you keep your cool when your child throws a tantrum? Maggie Dent, one of Australia’s favourite parenting authors and educators gives you practical tips and answers to your real-world parenting dilemmas. Maggie talks to parenting experts from around the world to find practical solutions to the challenges every parent is facing today. She’ll help you be the parent you really want to be and give you ideas on how you can raise healthy kids who thrive.
Two full-time working mums with lots of opinions and no time. Featuring childhood besties Gemma Peanut and Kate Reeves.
