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April 19, 2022

Thankful; My Real Life Momz Journey

Subscription access only Subscribe to Real Life Momz, and you will receive access to all archived episodes from past seasons, early access to new episodes, and bonus content, including monthly behind-the-scenes with our guests, all ad-free. Click on the link to subscribe today. https://anchor.fm/reallifemomz/subscribe Season 1 is a wrap! :) Join me this week as I reflect on the incredible journey with my first season of Real Life Momz. I discuss the highs, lows and challenges of hosting my...
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April 12, 2022

Preparing For College

In this week's episode, it’s all about applying for college!! My guest this week is Becky Gruber, mother of two teenagers, and we discuss the ins and outs of the college application experience and the emotional preparation of a child leaving the nest. Hear what Becky has learned going through this process with her first child and how she feels better prepared to go through it all over again with her next youngest. Join us on our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemom/ and share your r...
Guest: Becky Gruber
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April 5, 2022

Moving Abroad

In this week’s episode we talk about living abroad. Amy Srebnik talks about her experience living in France for five years. We discuss the highs, lows and challenges of relocation and balancing cultural overload with a working husband and two young kids. And we conclude our conversation with the all important question…would she do it again? Join us on our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ where we can share our tips, tricks and recommendations for relocating and/or living abroa...
Guest: Amy Srebnik
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March 29, 2022

Rekindling Your Passion

In this week’s episode, we talk about rekindling our passions. We speak to Emily McMullan, mother of two, special education teacher, as she shares her journey of rekindling her love for art and painting. Emily shares the steps she needed to take to bring her passion for art back into her everyday life and what the art form represents as an inspiring outlet for her and her children. Join us on our Real Life Momz Facebook page at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz to support one another in our respe...
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March 22, 2022

Starting Your Own Business

Meet Jen Shepherd, MSPT, CFMT, FFMT, FFAOMT a single mom of two boys, an entrepreneur, and classic “go-getter.” Join me for this week’s Real Life Momz as Jen shares her story of opening a new business while balancing the challenges of single parenting. She discusses her excitement and fears as she steps out of her comfort zone in pursuit of her professional passions while simultaneously monitoring her changing family dynamics. Visit our Facebook group on facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ as we s...
Guest: Jen Shepherd
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March 15, 2022

Look Who's Driving!

In this week’s episode, it’s all about teens and driving! Join me and my dear friend, Kendra Miller, as we discuss the coming of age fears and processes of teaching our children to drive. We talk about the journey of emotional preparation we place on ourselves and share and implied expectations we put on our kids when they reach that milestone. Join us on our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ to share your stories and resources. And don't forget to follow Real Life Momz, so you...
Guest: Kendra Miller
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March 8, 2022

What's For Dinner?

In this week’s episode, join me and my dear friend Lisa Cooperman, a Registered Dietician and mother of two teenage girls as we discuss simple food preparation ideas and the challenges of making smart meal choices. And don't forget to follow Real Life Momz, and click on our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ to share your favorite cooking ideas, recipes and resources. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Momz Resourc...
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March 1, 2022

A Mother's Story Of The Marshall Fires

This week's episode addresses the difficult topic of loss. On December 30th, 2021 the Marshall Fire in Boulder County, Colorado destroyed 1,100 homes in a single day. It was the largest and most devastating fire for home loss in the state’s history. Join me for my discussion with Rachel Matz, a single mother of two. Hear her share her experience of that day. Listen to how she handled evacuating her family and what she can expect in the days ahead. Join us on our Facebook group at facebook.com/gr...
Guest: Rachel Matz
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Feb. 22, 2022

Drinks Anyone? How To Deal With Drinking And Partying

In this week’s episode, join me for an insightful conversation with my childhood friend, Keri Wagner. Registered Nurse and mother of three teenagers, we candidly address every parents anxiety topic…drinking. Keri and I discuss our fears about our kids going to parties and how to maintain open communication with them as we navigate through these difficult years as our children pivot to young adulthood. Don’t forget to visit the Real Life Momz Facebook group where we can continue talking about thi...
Guest: Keri Wagner
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Feb. 15, 2022

When Your Kids Are Grown; Meet My Mom.

They say the first year of motherhood has the longest days, but feels like the shortest year. In this special episode, I invite my mom to share her insights and memories about parenting. We discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood and reminds us to enjoy each moment because kids grow and change in the blink of an eye. Do you want to continue to discuss this topic? Come join us on our facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ after the episode and share your stories and resources w...
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Feb. 8, 2022

Pets! Mom, Please, Can I Have One?

This week’s episode it’s all about pets! We’re joined by Jann Yankee, mother of two teenage girls and lifetime animal lover. We explore the pros and cons of pets in the household with growing children, the challenges of caretaking for them, and the unconditional love we receive from them. We also discuss the reality that our kids….are never going to help! And please visit the Real Life Momz Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ The group serves as a resource for you - a place to po...
Guest: Jann Yankee
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Feb. 1, 2022

Achieving Balance

In this week’s episode, we discuss the challenges of achieving work/life balance. Join me and my good friend, Celia St. Amant a working mother of two young teens as we discuss ways to address our personal and independent needs as mothers against the ever-increasing list of responsibilities (and demands) from our growing children. And please visit the Real Life Momz Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ The group serves as a resource for you - a place to pose your suggestions and qu...
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Jan. 25, 2022

Teens Speak Out

In this week’s episode, we speak with two high school teenagers, Alex and Emma. We gain valuable, personal insights to help parents understand a teen's perspective in a fast changing and social media driven world. Hear their thoughts about the emotional roller coaster of growing up in the pandemic, listen to the pressures they experience every day, and what they think parents should and shouldn’t know. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ to continue talking about this to...
Guest: Alex and Emma
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Jan. 18, 2022

Maintaining A Close Relationship With Your Teen

Please join me for my wonderful conversation with Jenny Hecht, LCSW. Jenny is a therapist and advocate with over 20-years of experience working with middle and high school students. With her professional youth training, hear her fascinating observations and eye-opening personal insights as she too experiences parenting a teen. Jenny shares a unique perspective of what our teens encounter and how we as parents can maintain and evolve our relationships as they go through these critical growth phas...
Guest: Jenny Hecht
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Jan. 11, 2022

How To Get Your Kids Involved With Chores?

Join today's episode as we speak with Freyja Troop, a working mother of 3 kids, and explore the best ways to encourage our children to help with tasks around the house. But more than being helpful, how chores help our kids become prepared for the real world. Connect with us on our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ to continue discussing the topic of tasks or any other parenting topic. Resources: Book: The Secrets of Happy Families /Author: Bruce Feiler
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Jan. 4, 2022

Self-Image, How It Affects Our Children

In today's episode, we discuss self-image and how it affects our children with Malia Sperry, a psychologist specializing in feeding disorders and a mother of two teenagers. Malia shares her insights on how she deals with self-image with her own family. Don't forget to join us on our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ where we can continue this discussion or any other parenting topic. Don’t forget to follow Real Life Momz, so you don’t miss an episode.
Guest: Malia Sperry
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Dec. 28, 2021

Out-Numbered, Renee Monte

Join us as we visit with Renee Monte, mother of 4 kids, two sets of twins, only 14 months apart. Hear how she navigated through the challenges of bedtime and getting out the door when they were younger; to new challenges that arise when raising her tweens. Join us at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ to continue this discussion, share your stories and let moms everywhere know they are doing a great job! Key Points: Do what’s right for your family. Take advice with a grain of salt. Trust your...
Guest: Renee Monte
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Dec. 21, 2021

Dealing With Rejection

In today's episode, we are joined by Olivia Eppe, Speech-Language Pathologist, mother of four kids, as we discuss the topic of rejection how it affects our children and ourselves. Listen as we discover our feelings behind the rejection and how our kids have their own styles of dealing with this topic. Join us at Facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ to continue this or any other conversation about parenting. We look forward to hearing your stories. Key Points: Rejection does not equal failure. B...
Guest: Olivia Eppe
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Dec. 14, 2021

Finding Yourself Within The Role Of Parenting

In today's episode, we are joined by Bridget Lovett, a working mother of two kids and we discuss the self-discovery journey of navigating the milestones of parenting. Our conversation spans the relatable challenges of the parenting process and the personal growth achieved. Don't forget to join us on our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ to share your stories about finding yourself within the role of motherhood. Key Points from this episode include: Letting go of the “should” a...
Nov. 30, 2021

Meet Your Host Of Real Life Momz, Lisa Foster

The first episode of Real Life Momz is coming on December 14, 2021! Get to know Lisa Foster, the host of Real Life Momz, as she explains why she is so passionate about this podcast. Join the Real Life Momz Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/reallifemomz/ and follow this podcast, so you don't miss an episode.
Nov. 23, 2021

Welcome To Real Life Momz With Lisa Foster

Who do you go to when you need parenting advice? Join the journey of raising kids with Lisa Foster at Real Life Momz. Each week she will discuss a topic on parenting, share her personal, hilarious stories and recruit other parents to talk about the ins and outs of motherhood. Lisa is grounded, funny, honest, and authentic. Lisa's mission is to create a network of moms that support one another, share resources, and empower each other. We want you to become a part of this community. Follow the Rea...