Dear Moms Pod

Dear Moms chat with Melissa about ADHD, and thriving as a single mom to 4 daughters through adversity.

Jenny and Lisa interview Melissa in this week's new episode of Dear Moms. Melissa shares what it was like to be a kid with ADHD. We also discuss her journey as a young mom, having her first baby at almost 21. Melissa shares her struggles through a hard marriage, trying to be the perfect mom and wife. She talks about the stories and struggles to get to where she is now, a single mom of 4 with a wonderful community! 
Don't miss the post show. We discuss ADHD, women's roles in society and Lisa shares what her experiences were in the church and the expectations of being a Godly woman.  Thank you for listening!

Jenny and Lisa life update late winter 2025 edition

Hello Dear Moms! Join us for this week's episode. We are taking this week to share some of own personal life updates. Jenny shares how the recent firings at the federal level has impacted Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge where she is a volunteer. Lisa shares how a recent list of kids names on a board may be reason for a slight change of course for her and one of her kids. We hope you enjoy!

Dear Moms chat with Kristin about her motherhood journey and the unique challenges and joys raising a kiddo with developmental delays!

Dear Moms are so happy to share our interview with Kristin. Kristin is a mom of four wonderful children. We explore her story of motherhood raising her kids while also navigating raising her little guy with developmental challenges.  She has learned a lot about nutrition and how best to help her youngest while also being a great mom to her older kiddos! Listen in!

Dear Moms chat with Becca Love in Part 3 of 3 about being a mom, gender, and religion!

Dear Moms chat share our final segment of our interview with Becca Love, Jenny's sister. It is packed full of more important topics. We discuss more in detail Becca's role as mom, parent, step-mom and how that plays out in her life.  We discuss the weird world of bathroom politics and what that looks like in real life with real people. Dear Moms also talk a bit about religion and discipline. It is a fabulous episode, be sure to listen in!

Dear Moms chat with Becca Love in Part 2 about custody during and post divorce, mother mentors and more!

Dear Moms chat with Jenny's sister, Becca Love for Part 2. Becca brings a unique experience as a mom. We discuss the joys and challenges of parenting in a blended family. Becca discusses her experience of figuring out custody during divorce and the challenges of splitting custody. She talks about being a step parent and what that has been like for her and her family. Jenny and Becca bring the sister energy into this episode! Enjoy!

Dear Moms chat with Jenny's sister, Becca Love

Dear Moms are excited to share our interview with Jenny's sister, Becca Love. This is part one of two episodes where we explore many topics! In this episode, Becca shares her story of becoming a mom to 5 children and the journey to that. We talk about how children get classified into the "athletic one" or the "artistic one" or the "smart one". We learn about the weightlifter gene.  Becca shares some of her knowledge as a social worker and experiences with kids post-covid. The real magic of this episode is the sister synergy we get to be part of with Jenny and Becca. Enjoy!
 

Dear Moms chat with Liz about hynobirthing, her birth experience, and MORE!

Jenny and Lisa interview Liz in this week's episode of Dear Moms! Liz shares her experience with hypnobirth during her labor and delivery. We also cover many other topics including recovery after childbirth, raising an only child, the impact of sleep deprivation has on moms and so much more!
It's a great episode!

Dear Moms chat with Ally Johnson about her journey as a new mom and her experiences as a Ninja Gym Owner!

Jenny and Lisa interview Ally Johnson in this week's episode of Dear Moms! Ally shares with us about her journey through the evolution of the ninja obstacle training sport as well as her latest new journey as a mom! 
Ally takes us through her start as a ninja coach for kids, through owning her own ninja gym in Albuquerque as well as building a network of ninja gyms throughout Canada.
She reflects on life during her pregnancy and after childbirth. 
We discuss important topics such as dealing with unknowns, the fleeting of time, and how nothing really prepares you for childbirth except for childbirth. We discuss recovering from childbirth and what it is like to walk back into that gym.
Be sure to listen!
 

Dear Moms chat with Katie in part 2 about moms in the workplace, and the archetypes of women: the maiden, the mother and the crone!

Dear Moms continue their interview with Katie for part 2!  In part 2, Katie discusses what it is like to work at her job with her baby in tow. She also discusses how employers need to do better at accommodating moms in the workplace. We touch on the archetypes of womanhood: the maiden, the mother and the crone in this interview as well! Be sure to listen to the latest Dear Moms episode. 

Dear Moms chat with Katie in Part 1 of 2 about childbirth and recovery and bringing baby to work!

Jenny and Lisa interview Katie in this first part of a two part interview. Katie is a first time mom and in this episode, she discusses many important topics about early motherhood. She talks about her experience as a working mom and bringing her baby to work with her. She also discusses what her childbirth and recovery was like and what happens when childbirth does not go as expected. This is an honest and wonderful interview! Be sure to listen in!