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Okayest Moms: The Podcast138. New Year, Same PodHeather and Brittany are back with the first episode of 2023 to discuss goals for the podcast in the coming year, as well as personal goals.
THINGS WE MENTIONED: New Year
If you were a fan of Jersey Shore, and have 90 spare minutes, you’ll want to check out this Reddit thread.
Brittany’s “Garner Game Log” game night journal is no longer available, but you can grab this journal and emboss it with your families name!
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Okayest Moms: The Podcast129. Honoring Loss Through Advocacy With Kate KennedyHeather and Brittany talk to fellow podcaster, Kate Kennedy, host of Be There In Five podcast. In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Kate shares about her pregnancy loss, and how that lead her to advocate for other women, in light of the Texas abortion bans and the Dobbs Decision happening concurrently.
Trigger warning: pregnancy loss
about kate kennedy
Kate Kennedy is a Chicago based entrepreneur, author, and pop culture commentator, who is best known for her namesake brand and podcast, Be There In Five. Be There in Five is a long form...
2022-10-1858 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast128. Motherhood & Politics with Vote MamaHeather and Brittany talk to Liuba Gretchen Shirley, Founder and CEO of Vote Mama. Vote Mama is the first Political Action Committee (PAC) dedicated to electing progressive moms up and down the ballot. Gretchen shares about her run for political office as the mother of young children, and why it’s important to have more mothers represented amongst lawmakers.
About Liuba Gretchen Shirley
Liuba Grechen Shirley is the Founder and CEO of Vote Mama, the nation’s first Political Action Committee dedicated to electing progressive moms up and down the ballot, as well as the Founder and CEO...
2022-10-1142 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast126. Routine Blocking with Ashley BrownAshley Brown, of Routine and Things, joins Heather and Brittany to talk about routine blocking and why it’s perfect for overwhelmed, busy moms like you. She also shares about her new planner, and how using it will make remembering all the things easier than ever.
ABOUT Ashley Brown
Ashley Brown is a mom of two, author of the Routine Building Handbook, and owner of Routine and Things, which serves to help women get organized and into routine so they enjoy the heck out of life. Ashley knows when women feel good, the world is better for it...
2022-09-2723 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast125. Ask Us AnythingHeather and Brittany are back with another round of Ask Us Anything. Between a combination of listener submitted questions, and frequently asked questions, they give a general update on life.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: Ask us anything
An update on how the new school year is going
The ear plugs that will change your motherhood experience
How Brittany is loving home ownership
Will Heather sub again this year?
Our thoughts on student loan forgiveness
THINGS WE MENTION: Ask us anything
Read more about Sullivan’s periodic fever syndrome
Find more about mothering + autism
Loop Quiet Ear Plugs (the ve...
2022-09-2046 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast124. Things We Want to Remember When We’re GrandmasHeather and Brittany talk about things they want to remember when they are the grandmas, and their children are parenting young children, and how they see their role as grandma playing out in the future. Of course, it’s all easier said than done, and no one knows what the future holds!
what to listen for: When we’re grandmas
Generational differences and how Brittany and Heather predict that will be different for their children and grandchildren
How they envision their roles in their children’s lives once they become parents
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2022-09-1330 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast123. Rookie Mistakes with Kelly BandasKelly Bandas joins Heather and Brittany to discuss her new book, Rookie Mistakes. She shares her inspiration for writing the book, and how she managed to do it with three boys at home during a pandemic. Kelly’s love of pop culture shine throughout the book, so of course, the Okayest Moms had to talk all things Bravo and reality tv with her too.
about kelly bandas
Kelly Bandas is a writer and comedian best known for her popular Instagram and TikTok videos satirizing everything from millennial motherhood to social media culture. Whether she’s hosting her not...
2022-09-0650 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast122. Making the Call: Kids and Cell Phones with Dr. Catherine PearlmanDeciding when to give kids their first cell phone is challenging. Dr. Catherine Pearlman joins Brittany and Heather to discuss all things kids and cell phones, including what age, how to teach etiquette and rules around owning a phone, and how to approach tricky conversations about the dangers of the Internet.
about dr. catherine pearlman
Dr. Catherine Pearlman is the founder of The Family Coach and a licensed clinical social worker who has been working with children and families for more than 25 years. She’s on a mission to help parents enjoy parenting more. To that end, sh...
2022-08-3030 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast121. Getting Kids to Cooperate with JoAnn CrohnHeather and Brittany are joined by parenting educator, JoAnn Crohn, of No Guilt Mom podcast. JoAnn shares why the secret to getting kids to cooperate is in regulating and understanding emotions. She also shares why she doesn’t associate chores with allowance, and some tips for tackling homework battles.
about joann crohn
JoAnn Crohn, M. Ed is a parenting educator who helps moms feel confident in everything from raising empowered, self-sufficient kids to dropping the anxiety and guilt out of modern parenthood.
She’s an accomplished writer, author, podcast host of the No Guilt Mom podc...
2022-08-2343 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast120. Fostering a New Identity After Motherhood with Melissa Evans of Momeez ChoiceMelissa Evans, founder of Momeez Choice, joins Heather and Brittany to talk about fostering a new identity after motherhood. They also talk about how a simple, brilliant idea lead Melissa to start a business, and how that pivot affected her family, and her advice for mothers considering taking on a new identity.
ABOUT Melissa Evans
Melissa Evans is a mom of four and the Founder of Momeez Choice Organic Soothing Pops for Kids. She has always had a passion for helping people, so it was no surprise when her little one was sick, that the idea for...
2022-08-1635 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast119. Cultivating a Wardrobe with CammeoAs busy moms, cultivating a wardrobe you love is probably pretty low on the to do list. With so many people working from home, years of pandemic, and just general mom life, it’s safe to say everyone’s wardrobe could use a little attention. Cammeo Murray joins Brittany and Heather to talk about how to sort through your existing wardrobe, how to build it into the wardrobe of your dreams, and the benefits of hiring a stylist.
about cammeo murray
Cammeo (Kuh-Mayo) Murray is a digital marketing professional with 15+ years of experience working with brands as an i...
2022-08-0937 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast118. Volunteering In Your School CommunityHeather and Brittany talk about the roles they play in their school communities, some misconceptions about getting involved in your PTC (or PTA, PTO, Booster Club, or whatever name your child’s school calls it), and ways to make volunteering accessible if you are a working parent or don’t like being around large groups of kids.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: Volunteering
What volunteering at school looks like for Heather and Brittany
Why being an active participant at school matters
How being involved can help your professional skills
How to approach a “cliquey” PTC group
THINGS WE MENTION: voluntee...
2022-08-0248 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast117. Fostering a Positive Parent Teacher Relationship with Kelsey of Wife Teacher MommyFostering a positive parent teacher relationship with your child’s teacher can make all the difference in the school year. Heather and Brittany talk to Kelsey of Wife Teacher Mommy about how to start the school year off on the right foot, how to maintain positive communication, and how teachers can work through burnout.
ABOUT kelsey
Kelsey Sorenson is a former teacher and substitute teacher turned homeschool mom and owner of Wife Teacher Mommy. She has helped hundreds of thousands of educators cut down planning time and balance the many roles in their lives with her time-saving re...
2022-07-2641 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast112. Redefining Your Relationship with Alcohol with Amanda GoetzMommy wine culture is nothing new, and many women turned to alcohol to help them cope with the mounting stressors of the pandemic, us included. Amanda Goetz, founder of House of Wise, joins Heather and Brittany to talk about her turning point in her relationship with alcohol, and why she decided to start a CBD company specifically for women.
ABOUT amanda goetz
Amanda Goetz is the Founder & CEO of House of Wise, the CBD and personal wellness brand empowering women to give more purposeful intention of their routines so they can take control of their lives. After re...
2022-06-2141 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast111. Celebrating Lesbian Motherhood with Justine and CandiceIn honor of Pride Month, Heather and Brittany we are celebrating lesbian motherhood by talking to Justine and Candice. Justine and Candice share their journey to motherhood, some challenges their family has faced simply for being different, and that there are more commonalities in the motherhood experience than differences, no matter what your partnership looks like.
ABOUT Justine and Candice
Justine and Candice Cabanilla are a same sex lesbian couple that have been married 7 years and are navigating life raising their 6 year old son and running a baking business together.
You can follow along with t...
2022-06-1435 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast109. What’s Working Now: Summer Routines & GoalsSummer break is just around the corner, and no matter if you work outside the home, work from home, or any combination you are probably doing some kind of child care juggling and a new routine. Brittany and Heather share what they hope their summer routines & goals will look like, and how they are building time for themselves into the summer.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: Summer routines & goals
Heather’s Life Skills Summer
The difference between a schedule and a routine, and deciding which your family needs
The plan to battle screen time
How to manage our expectations, an...
2022-05-3141 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast108. Finding Peace in the Highs and Lows of Motherhood with Dr. Sahar MartinezBrittany and Heather talk to Dr. Sahar Martinez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that specializes in perinatal mental health. Motherhood brings out a range of emotions, both positive and negative, and Dr. Martinez talks about how to hold space for the highs and lows of motherhood. The conversation also touches on healing generational trauma, and how that plays a role in parenting.
about dr. Sahar martinez
Dr. Sahar Martinez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in maternal mental health, transitional phases of life, and couple and relational issues from a trauma-informed lens. Dr. Sahar i...
2022-05-2435 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast107. Disneyland Tips and TricksBoth Brittany and Heather are fresh off of trips to Disneyland in the last few months, and have some Disneyland Tips and Tricks to share! Listen for their experiences with the new Genie+ system, explain the difference between Genie+ and Lightning Lanes, and answer the age old question, “Is Disneyland worth the money?”
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: Disneyland tips and Tricks
Everything you need to know about the Disneyland app
Best hotels to stay at
Small ways to save money on a Disneyland trip
Park hopper tickets vs. one park per day tickets
things we mentioned: disneyland
Traveling Baby...
2022-05-171h 06Okayest Moms: The Podcast106. What We’re Watching, Reading, and Listening to NowLife continues to teeter on the edge of a dystopian nightmare, which means we are leaning into our favorite coping mechanism- escapism. We’re sharing the reality shows, docu-series, dramas, and sitcoms we’ve been enjoying, as well as the book titles we’ve read and listened too.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: Watching, reading, and listening
Our thoughts on Selling Sunset
Heather’s guilty pleasure show, and why she’s newly obsessed with the Lakers
Brittany’s thoughts on Severance, and the show that was better than the book (does that ever happen!?)
Our most current reads to add to your...
2022-05-1052 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast105. Helping Children Cope With Grief With Andrea DornDeath and grief is complicated at any age, but particularly in children. In this episode, Brittany and Heather speak to Andrea Dorn about helping children cope with grief and other big feelings after the death of a loved one in their life.
ABOUT Andrea Dorn
Andrea Dorn, MSW, is a mom of two boys, author, and clinical social worker who has worked in the social work field with adults and children for over a decade. Andrea’s interest in mindfulness, behavioral and attachment theories began in graduate school. Since that time, Andrea has worked to incorporate the be...
2022-05-0336 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast104. Kids’ Birthday Party Norms & ExpectationsBirthday parties are back in full swing! Maybe it’s the lull in the pandemic, the season, the age of our kids- whatever it is, it seems like every day our kids bring home a new invitation and the calendar is full of birthday parties. Heather and Brittany birthday party norms and expectations, including how they handle birthday parties with their children, and the results of an Instagram poll.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: Birthday party Norms & Expectations
What is the average budget for a birthday party?
What is the expectation around gifts?
How much are other parents spending on...
2022-04-2649 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast103. Imperfect Sustainability with Addie FisherHeather and Brittany talk to Addie Fisher of Old World New about imperfect sustainability, and making more sustainable and Earth friendly choices in your home. There is a misconception that in order to be sustainable, your behaviors and actions need to be so 100% of the time. Addie shares how to strike the balance between sustainable and perfect, small changes you can make now, and actionable ways to advocate for change.
ABOUT ADDIE
Addie Fisher is a sustainable lifestyle content creator and the founding editor of Old World New, where she shares tips to live sustainably for people of...
2022-04-1943 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast102. What’s Working Now: Skin Care RoutinesHeather and Brittany share what is working right now in their skin care routines, including their favorite products they are currently using, and new habits they’ve adopted to support their skin care routines.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: skin care routines
Why Heather takes a sun hat with her everywhere she goes
The SPF product that both Brittany and Heather swear by
Current favorite drug store finds
What skin care products Heather and Brittany are willing to splurge a little on
things we mention: skin care routines
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2022-04-1253 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast100. Pet Peeves: Are We The A$$holes?Okayest Moms: The Podcast is celebrating 100 episodes!
Everyone has pet peeves- those silly, often mundane things that annoy the daylights out of you. The problem with pet peeves is that you often come across as the asshole because of how mundane and silly they can be. Heather and Brittany share their biggest pet peeves and decide if they are legit complaints or if their complaints aren’t warranted.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: PET PEEVES
Heather’s thoughts on Old Navy Super Cash
Brittany’s thoughts on Gender Reveal parties
Thoughts on how to handle a toddler tantru...
2022-03-2943 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast99. What’s Working Now: Mental Health and Self-CareBrittany and Heather are back in the What’s Working Now series, talking about mental health and self-care wins, discoveries, and habits. Mental health and self-care is so much more than bubble baths and solo grocery shopping trips, and the Okayest Moms share practical, actionable things that have worked for them, and will hopefully help you too!
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: Mental Health and self-care
How being more mindful of every day choices has made an impact on Heather’s mental health
Why audiobooks are a huge part of Brittany’s self-care plan
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2022-03-2240 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast98. Reframing Motherhood With TiffanyTiffany Madvig joins Heather and Brittany to discuss reframing motherhood. The pandemic has shifted the priorities and perspectives of mothers, but how do we adapt to those changes in every day life, and how do we honor ourselves as a result of it? Tiffany also shares about her tough decision to let go of her business in the wake of the pandemic, and how she juggled motherhood and passion in a difficult season of life.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: Reframing motherhood
How the idea for Tiffany’s co-working space, Allthogether, was formed, how she grew it from idea to...
2022-03-1549 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast97. Intuitive Eating with BriHeather and Brittany talk to Bri, a nutritionist, who focuses on intuitive eating and plant based nutrition. The nutrition space can be complex and confusing, but Bri give practical ways to change your habits, how to balance that with kids, and how to change your pattern of thinking in order to make changes.
About Bri
Bri is a nutritionist, NLP practitioner and Intuitive Eating counselor empowering women to repair their relationship with food and love their bodies (and themselves). She has 4 children under 10yrs old and currently lives in the Colorado mountains.
You can visit...
2022-03-081h 07Okayest Moms: The Podcast96. Parenting + Peer PressureWith mask mandates at school as clear as mud, Heather and Brittany discuss peer pressure, and how to handle it with young kids. The Okayest Moms also discuss bullying, teaching our kids about “safe” adults, and the challenges each of these present.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: Peer Pressure
Why we are talking about peer pressure with our elementary aged kids
What our conversations around peer pressure look like
Good vs. bad peer pressure
Balancing teaching your kids about the bad things in the world and protecting them from them
things we mentioned
Episode 66. Raising Boys has great conversation tech...
2022-03-0149 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast94. What’s Working Now: Helping Your SchoolsBrittany and Heather talk about practical ways to support teachers and schools, Heather shares about substitute teaching, and some surprise guests join in as well. If this episode feels chaotic, then it’s a true representation of life right now. It’s been a crazy start to 2022 (and we’ve heard the same from you!), so here’s to purging the chaotic energy and getting back into a routine!
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: Schools
Practical things you can work on at home to make things easier for teachers
Heather’s teaching origin story
Special guest appearance from the Okayest Da...
2022-02-1550 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast93. Cultural Conversations: Lunar New Year with AshleyIn this episode, Heather and Brittany talk to Ashley Newell all about Lunar New Year. We deep dive into how Ashley, as a daughter of immigrants, celebrates and her unique perspective on the holiday. Ashley opens up about her experience with racism and gives her thoughts on how we can combat it within our own communities.
About Ashley
Ashley Newell is a digital content creator, wife, and mom of 3 from Elk Grove, CA. She loves exploring and telling people about hidden gems and local businesses. She is a recovering perfectionist trying to figure out the work/mom lif...
2022-02-0859 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast92. Feeding Kids with Amy FernandezAnyone else surprised at just how much time, energy, and thought goes in to feeding kids? Brittany and Heather talk to Amy Fernandez, a San Francisco based holistic health coach and plant based chef about introducing more foods to picky eaters, some of her favorite plant based meals, and her thoughts on regulating sugar.
about amy fernandez
Amy Fernandez Is a certified holistic health coach-graduating from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Amy is also a chef who’s specialty is plant forward cuisine. In addition, she also runs a food education program at a San Francisco school, Th...
2022-01-251h 25Okayest Moms: The Podcast91. Welcome 2022 (Maybe…?) + What’s Working NowHeather and Brittany are back from break, with a quick catch up of how 2022 has treated them so far. The Okayest Moms also share what’s working for them right now, from quick home organization, new routines, meal prepping, and products that are making life just a little easier in what is looking like yet another year of unprecedented times.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: what’s working now
Why clinging to routines, even when you know they will be disrupted, is a form of self care
Ways we’re approaching meal prep to make it less daunting
The family...
2022-01-1854 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast{From The Archives} 80. Hormones, Nutrition, and Wellness with GiselleIt’s the last week of Brittany and Heather’s Winter Break. In this archive episode, the Okayest Moms talk to Giselle Schroer about how hormones, nutrition, and wellness work together. The older we get, the harder it can be to keep any one of those in check, and Giselle shares how focusing on one can improve the others. See the original show notes here.
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2022-01-111h 08Okayest Moms: The Podcast{From The Archives} 69. Building Routines with Ashley BrownHappy New Year! Brittany and Heather are still on their Winter Break so today we have a goodie from the archives all about building routines. Heather and Brittany talk to Ashley Brown, the brilliant woman behind Routine and Things. Ashley shares her passion for building routines, outlines their importance, as well as where to start if you are new to routines, and why routines are a form of self care for women, especially mothers. See the original show notes here.
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2022-01-0441 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast{From The Archives} 66. Raising Boys with Janet AllisonIt’s Winter Break over here but we are bringing you an episode from the archives! Brittany and Heather talk to Janet Allison about the complexities of raising boys. Topics covered include how boys typically express emotion, how to handle their big emotions, and how the pandemic has affected boys specifically. They also discuss addressing privilege with white boys. Check out the original show notes here.
Please note that the original episode aired 6/29/21 so please forgive us if anything is outdated. We promise the interview with Janet is worth the listen!
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2021-12-2851 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast90. 2021 RetrospectiveHeather and Brittany recap the year’s top pop culture points, as well as the highlights of 2021 for Okayest Moms across the podcast and blog.
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2021-12-2153 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast89. Mental Health in Motherhood With Sarah
Heather and Brittany talk to Sarah McLaughlin, a Marriage and Family Therapist, about protecting your mental health in motherhood during this time of turmoil and in the upcoming holiday season. Also discussed- how anxiety manifests in motherhood, how to handle holiday stressors, and the often discussed self care.
Trigger warning: there is a brief mention of dealing with disordered eating during the holiday season around the 27:05 time stamp.
about sarah
Sarah McLaughlin is a San Francisco based Psychotherapist specializing in Anxiety. She co-founded HAVN Collective, a Holistic Psychotherapy Practice and Wellness Oasis providing services virtually...
2021-12-141h 06Okayest Moms: The Podcast88. Cultural Conversations: Kwanzaa
Brittany and Heather talk to Addie Fisher of Old World New, who shares all about the history and significance of Kwanzaa. Addie shares how her family celebrates, as well as culturally appropriate ways to honor the holiday with your family.
ABOUT Addie
Addie Fisher is a sustainable lifestyle content creator and the founding editor of Old World New, where she shares tips to live sustainably for people of all backgrounds. Her goal is to provide free access to knowledge that makes living sustainably accessible to underrepresented communities, especially communities of color – all in an entertaining manner. Addie al...
2021-12-0727 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast87. Cultural Conversations: Hanukkah and Judaism
Heather and Brittany sit down with Marti Kerner of Everyday Jewish Mom to talk about Hanukkah and Judaism. Marti shares a little history of Hanukkah, what it looks like for her family to celebrate, and how you can honor and learn more about Hanukkah in your home, even if you are not Jewish.
About Marti
Marti Kerner is a mom of two who created the YouTube channel and blog, Everyday Jewish Mom, to share easy ways to celebrate Jewish holidays with your kids.
You can find Marti at Everyday Jewish Mom, on YouTube, or Instagram.
2021-11-3043 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast86. Cultural Conversations: Dia de Los Muertos and Diwali
We all know of different holidays celebrated at the end of the year, but most don’t know what they are truly about, or how they are celebrated. In this first episode of the Cultural Conversations series, Brittany and Heather talk to Danitzia of The Momtessori Life about her multicultural family celebrations. Danitzia shares how they celebrate Dia de Los Muertos and Diwali respectively with her young family.
ABOUT Danitzia
Danitzia Singh has been working as a Montessori teacher for about 14 years. She has had her own Montessori preschool for nearly seven years—for as long as her d...
2021-11-2337 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast{From The Archives} 18. Cultivating Friendships in Motherhood
While Heather and Brittany recover from their MTHR Collective Retreat, they are bringing you a chat from the archives with the founders themselves! Heather and Brittany speak to Danielle Kelly and Liz Franco, creators of MTHR Collective. We talk about the importance of cultivating friendships in motherhood, how to search for your village, how to grow new friendships, and mourning the loss of old friendships. Check out the original show notes here.
MTHR Collective is a four-day retreat in the Russian River Valley of California for the every mom who craves fresh air and inspiration. It is de...
2021-11-1659 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast85. Holiday Gift GuidesIt's that time of year and we're talking holiday gift guides! Heather and Brittany share their favorite things from their various gift guides. The unique thing about the guides is that these are all things that the Okayest Moms already own and love, have gifted in the past to critical acclaim, or have on their own lists.
2021-11-091h 11Okayest Moms: The Podcast84. Holiday Prep & RoutinesOnce Halloween is over, its game on for the holiday season, which means lots of holiday prep and routines for moms everywhere. Brittany and Heather talk about finding balance in the upcoming holiday season, how they're preparing (or not preparing) for holiday shopping, gift giving, all the activities, treats, and everything in between.
2021-11-021h 12Okayest Moms: The Podcast83. What We’re WatchingHeather and Brittany share the shows they've been watching from reality TV to dramas. They also share what shows they've been watching as a family, as well as kid shows that are actually worth watching.
2021-10-2659 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast82. Simple Ways for Okayest Moms To Go GreenHeather and Brittany share simple ways to go green. This episode is designed to give you actionable takeaways to empower you to make changes that reduce your family's carbon footprint. It may seem overwhelming at first, but we promise these are easy and will probably save you some money!
2021-10-191h 04Okayest Moms: The Podcast81. Effortless Family Photos with TinaFamily photo season is here! Heather and Brittany talk to Tina Swain, a professional photographer about how to take the stress out of family photos, what a professional does behind the scenes, and why the relationship you have with your photographer is important for a successful outcome.
2021-10-1258 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast79. The Enneagram EpisodeYou've heard Brittany and Heather talk about the enneagram before. They've even had an episode with an enneagram expert! Today, the Okayest Moms are sharing how they found the enneagram, some of their favorite resources, and how the enneagram has been a useful tool for marriage, motherhood, and life in general.
2021-09-2844 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast77. Family PetsHeather and Brittany reveal whether or not they are Animal People, and talk about the impact family pets have on their families. They talk about having to say good bye to their family dogs, and their plans to add pets to their respective families in the future.
2021-09-1452 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast76. Happy Hour: Self Care With Tami HackbarthHeather and Brittany chat with Tami Hackbarth, host of the 100% Guilt Free Self Care podcast. Tami is a life coach and believer in self care, and The Okayest Moms talk about the importance of carving out that time for yourself, despite all the demands in your life.
2021-09-071h 15Okayest Moms: The Podcast75. How To Be An Okayest Sports MomBrittany and Heather talk about kids in sports and how to navigate sports culture. The discuss what sports they participated in as a child, how they approach their kids playing sports, and how to find balance between finding the joy in athletics and being a full out sports mom.
2021-08-3155 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast74. Another Week of Real MealsHeather and Brittany are back with more real meals and sharing what their families actually ate for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This week was especially unique because it was the first full week back to school and soccer practice began.
2021-08-2434 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast73. Happy Hour with Stephanie of Olive and TateFeeling like you're missing out on girl time? The Okayest Moms are back with a happy hour episode just in time! Heather and Brittany talk to Stephanie of Olive and Tate about motherhood, being an influencer, and her new book, Toddler Tuesdays: Tales From The Toddler Trenches.
2021-08-171h 18Okayest Moms: The Podcast72. What We’re Watching, Reading, and Listening To Right NowBrittany and Heather are back with the latest round of entertainment favorites including what they're watching, reading and listening to. They share their favorite (and least favorite) things they've watched recently, the most recent books they've read, and the podcasts and audiobooks they've been listening to.
2021-08-1054 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast70. Chores, Kids, and Teaching of Financial LiteracyBrittany and Heather talk implementing chores, kids, and teaching financial literacy at a young age. They share how chores work in their respective families, how much allowance their children earn, and touch on some of their values around teaching the value of a dollar and the importance of hard work in their kids.
2021-07-271h 06Okayest Moms: The Podcast69. Building Routines with Ashley BrownHeather and Brittany talk to Ashley Brown, the brilliant woman behind Routine and Things. Ashley shares her passion for building routines, outlines their importance, as well as where to start if you are new to routines, and why routines are a form of self care for women, especially mothers.
2021-07-2041 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast68. The Evolution of Brittany Garner DesignDid you know that Brittany had a graphic design business, Brittany Garner Design? She walks us through the evolution of BGD, the ways she pivoted to grow her business as her family was also growing, and the challenges that ultimately lead her to scale back.
2021-07-1342 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast67. Summer TravelHeather and Brittany share their recent travels, both on the road and in the air. They also share a few tips and tricks for riding in cars with kids, staying in a hotel as a family, and staying in a rental as a family.
2021-07-0650 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast66. Raising Boys with Janet AllisonBrittany and Heather talk to Janet Allison about the complexities of raising boys. Topics covered include how boys typically express emotion, how to handle their big emotions, and how the pandemic has affected boys specifically.
2021-06-2951 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast{From The Archives} 48. Home OrganizationIt's the last week of Heather and Brittany's podcast summer break! We will be back next week but in the meantime, here is a popular episode from the archives: all about home organization!
2021-06-151h 04Okayest Moms: The Podcast64. What We Ate: A Week of Real Life MealsInspired by other podcasts they admire, Brittany and Heather share a week of real life meals that they ate. No special influence because they knew they'd be sharing- just a real life peek behind the curtain to share what it really looked like when feeding their families for a week.
2021-05-1848 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast63. A Pink Suitcase Full of Receipts: Bravo TalkBrittany and Heather discuss which Real Housewives franchises are their current favorites, and talk about the conclusion of Summer House, as well as the Bravo Blast From The Past episodes of Watch What Happens Live. Heather declares this person the "best thing on Bravo," and Brittany shares which franchise she's basically given up on.
2021-05-111h 04Okayest Moms: The Podcast61. Learning to Accept Help with Caitlyn WallingerIt's a challenge for Millennial mothers to accept help because we've been programed to think we have to do it all to be good moms. Every mother knows in theory that asking for help saves our sanity and can even be a form of self care. Yet, so many of us (Brittany and Heather included) struggle to ask for and accept help in practice. Brittany and Heather talk with Caitlyn Wallinger, author of Mother Mule, about the importance of asking, receiving, and giving help within our community.
2021-04-2756 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast60. Our Imperfect Fitness RoutinesBrittany and Heather discuss their imperfect fitness routines, and the role fitness has played in their lives before and after having kids, including the impactful role fitness plays in their mental health. Also discussed is their collective love for the Peloton platform. The Okayest Moms share their favorite instructors, rides, and the pros and cons of owning a Peloton bike.
2021-04-201h 06Okayest Moms: The PodcastJust a Quick WordHi friends! We’re just popping in to tell you we are taking this week off. Brittany has some family business to attend to that requires her to be out of town, and posting an episode is outside of Heather’s pay grade. If you’ve been around a while, you know Brittany is the tech guru! Join us in sending all the good vibes and thoughts you can to Virginia along with Brittany, and we’ll be back next week!
CHECK IN WITH THE OKAYEST MOMSWe see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except a...
2021-04-1302 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast59. Happy Hour Astrology with Friendly Brown HottieHave you always loved reading horoscopes, but never really understood how astrology works? This episode is for you! Heather and Brittany sit down with Carol of Friendly Brown Hottie to discuss all things astrology.
2021-04-0641 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast58. An Airing of Our Bravo GrievancesHeather and Brittany discuss the happenings in the Bravo Universe including Real Housewives of Dallas, Real Housewives of New Jersey, Real Housewives of Atlanta, the trailer for the upcoming Real Housewives of New York season, Summer House, and Below Deck Sailing Yacht. The Okayest Moms also discuss if Covid is playing a role in these lackluster seasons or if the Housewives formula is growing stale.
2021-03-301h 03Okayest Moms: The Podcast57. Happy Hour with Val of Lovely Lucky LifeIn this episode in the Happy Hour Series, Heather and Brittany sit down to talk with Val from Lovely Lucky Life.
2021-03-2350 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast56. Ask Us Anything Part 3The Okayest Moms are back with another round of "Ask Us Anything" questions from our audience! Brittany and Heather talk about date night ideas in a pandemic, they're thoughts on being on the brink of "normal", and how they split up the work involved to make a podcast.
2021-03-161h 05Okayest Moms: The Podcast53. The Bravo World is AbuzzHeather and Brittany discuss the latest in the Bravo World, including the much awaited bachelorette party on Real Housewives of Atlanta, the wild allegations on the Real Housewives of New Jersey premiere, and part two of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City reunion.
2021-02-2358 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast52. What We’re Loving Right NowLife feels a little random right now, and that's exactly what this episode is! Brittany and Heather share what they're loving right now, including their new found love of house plants, a few things they're watching, current favorite skin care products, and a little home design. See, random, but entertaining nonetheless!
2021-02-1647 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast51. How We Do Grocery Shopping + Meal PlanningNothing will stop the grocery shopping and meal planning hamster wheel from turning, even a pandemic! Heather and Brittany share how they grocery shop for their families, how that process has changed over the last year, and how they approach meal planning. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: Grocery shopping Where we do our grocery shopping Pantry ... Read More about 51. How We Do Grocery Shopping + Meal Planning
2021-02-0955 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast50. How We Get Our NewsHeather and Brittany discuss how they consume news, what outlets they trust, and how their kids participate in their news consumption. Later in the episode, they are joined by Jennifer Sullivan, founder of The Middle, where they discuss why it's important to stay current as mothers, how to approach fake news, and the media's responsibility in a democracy.
2021-02-021h 08Okayest Moms: The Podcast49. Bravo Breakdown + What We’re Watching NowOur first Bravo breakdown of the new year! Heather and Brittany recap Real Housewives of Atlanta, Dallas, Orange County, and Salt Lake City. They also confess that they are slightly bored by everything Housewives are offering. Just another thing claimed by the pandemic!
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Okayest Moms: The Podcast41. Modern Policing With AJThis year brought up even more conversations about racial justice in our country, and the role modern policing plays in the fight for equality. In the spirit of continuing the conversation, Brittany and Heather speak with law enforcement officer, AJ, Heather's husband.
2020-11-171h 02Okayest Moms: The Podcast39. Navigating Relationships for Post Election SurvivalBrittany and Heather have a conversation with Genna Lasko of Genna Lasko Events (which originally took place in our Summer Series). The conversation focuses on relationships, particularly your relationship with yourself.
2020-11-031h 03Okayest Moms: The Podcast38. Happy Hour with Erica HollandIn this Happy Hour episode, Brittany and Heather talk to fellow Sacramento blogger, Erica Holland of Ok, I'll Give You My Opinion. Erica is mom to three boys, including a set of twins. She is a green thumb extraordinaire, activist, and all-around badass.
2020-10-2056 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast33. Humanizing Mental Illness with Stephanie RubyBrittany and Heather talk to Stephanie Ruby about mental illness. Stephanie is a professional tweeter—aka a freelance social media strategist. She has worked with clients ranging from national non-profits, Michelin-starred restaurants, nationally broadcasted live television events to her local coffee shop. She is a registered yoga teacher. In her free time, she is a mom to an almost 8-year-old. She is bi-polar II—kinda like Kanye. She lives in rural Pennsylvania.
In this honest and vulnerable conversation, Stephanie talks openly and honestly about her mental health diagnosis, the struggle to find the proper medication, and how all...
2020-09-1535 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast32. Our Current FavoritesWith so much stress and unknown right now, Brittany and Heather share their favorite things each are loving that are bringing us some comfort and joy. They talk about items they are loving for themselves, things the kids are loving, and other habit changes that are making a positive influence on their daily lives.
What to Listen For
Quick update and thoughts on current pandemic life
A debate of the merits (or non merits) of an Instant Pot
The best coffee creamer
Activities for the kids that guarantee at least 5 minutes of cease fire amongst siblings
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2020-09-081h 14Okayest Moms: The Podcast31. Why Politics Matter with Brynne KennedyBrittany and Heather had the honor of speaking with Brynne Kennedy, the Democratic challenger to Republican incumbent Tom McClintock in CA’s 4th Congressional district. Brynne comes from a family of veterans, a career in tech, and lives here in the 4th district. Heather and Brittany ask Brynne about current events, such as the pandemic, access to healthcare, wildfire prevention, and where she believes we need to focus our attention to support BIPOC in our country. Also discussed is why mothers, in particular, should care about politics, and how to overcome the partisan attitude that turns many off to po...
2020-09-0147 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast29. Bravo BreakdownBravo, Bravo, Bravo, f*cking, Bravo. We’re back discussing our favorite topic, you guessed it, all things Bravo. Brittany and Heather talk about the current state of Bravo affairs, including Real Housewives of Potomac, Beverly Hills, and New York. We also talk about Below Deck Med, as well as other shows we are loving right now.
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2020-08-181h 03Okayest Moms: The Podcast27. The Kids Are Alright with Dr. Erika FriezeNavigating our children’s mental health and experience is on the forefront of every parent’s mind during this pandemic. Heather and Brittany talk to licensed child psychologist, Dr. Erika Frieze about our children’s mental health, how social distancing will affect social development, and when parents should reach out for help. Dr. Frieze also answers listener questions.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR
How concerned we should be about our children’s mental health
How COVID-19 will adversely affect our children’s social behavior
When to reach out for help
Tips for juggling the role of parent and teacher
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2020-08-0441 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast26. Ask Us Anything Part 2Brittany and Heather answer another round of Ask Us Anything with a fresh round of follower questions. Your questions never disappoint, and the Okayest Moms cover everything from pandemic related questions to motherhood, to Bravo, and everything in between.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR
How impressed we are with the thoughtful listener questions that make these Ask Us Anything episodes so fun
Our best mothering quality
Thoughts on sleep training
How we fed our babies
Our Trader Joe’s favorites for a charcuterie board
Lessons we’ve learned navigating this brave new COVID world
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2020-07-2849 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast25. Breaking Down the School YearDo you know what we haven’t talked enough about? School! Just kidding, this has been a hot topic for parents, teachers, and even people with no business making decisions about education (lookin’ at you Betsy DeVos). Brittany and Heather talk about how crisis learning went in the spring, what their district and state have decided about reopening, and how they plan to tackle the year.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR
How we survived Crisis Learning at the end of the 19-20 school year
How school will look for our children at the start of the school year
Our bigg...
2020-07-2154 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast24. Our Pre-Pinterest WeddingsIn honor of celebrating their 10 year wedding anniversaries, Brittany and Heather recount their wedding days planned before Pinterest. No mood boards filled with a million different pictures of bouquets, the exact cake you wanted, and countless dress options- they did it the old fashioned way with Google searches and bridal magazines! They share all the details, including their favorite part and what they would do differently looking back ten years later.
What To Listen For
Our cringe worthy wedding colors
All the details from each of our wedding days
Our most favorite part of our weddings
What we...
2020-07-0754 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast23. Real Housewives & Quarantine TVWe may not still officially be sheltering in place (Or are we? Who can keep up?!), but Brittany and Heather are still laying low and doing what they do best- watching TV, especially Real Housewives! They discuss Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, as well as Real Housewives of New York prior to the hiatus, plus all of the goodness Bravo has in store! They also talk about other current favorites they’ve binged, including racial justice programing.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR
Our thoughts on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’s Denise vs basically everyone else
Our take on Tins...
2020-06-3056 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast22. The Enneagram and MotherhoodIn this episode, Heather and Brittany talk to Enneagram expert, Leslie Hershberger. Our conversation covers each of the nine Enneagram types and how the head, heart, and body centers effect what kind of mother you are. In this conversation, we speak in depth about the specific benefits and challenges your type might bring to your motherhood journey.
WHO WE SPOKE TO
Leslie is a consultant, writer, master teacher and facilitator who guides you and/or your team in the field of human transformation and practical change.
In her work with you, she sees beyond the...
2020-06-231h 09Okayest Moms: The Podcast21. Raising an LGBTQ+ ChildIn this interview, originally from the Summer Series, Brittany and Heather talk to members of The Mama Dragons. The organization works to bridge the gap and offer support for mothers of the conservative faith community who have children who have come out. We spoke with Marion and Rachel and they shared their experiences of raising a gay son and a transgender daughter, respectively.
Who We Spoke To
Marion is the mother of a gay son and is the Community Education Lead on the Mama Dragon Senior Leadership team. The community education team is currently developing training modules...
2020-06-1659 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast20. Attention White Women: An Honest Conversation About Addressing Our PrivilegeThe world has been in upheaval since the death of George Floyd, bringing up conversations of racism in America, the prominence of white privilege in our society, as well as police reform. Heather and Brittany join the conversation with a honest, vulnerable conversation about their own white privilege as suburban women.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR
How race was discussed in our childhoods
How race has shown up in our lives
Honest moments where we examine our white privilege and how we’ve benefitted
Problematic things you might be saying
Why it’s up to white women to fix this...
2020-06-091h 07Okayest Moms: The Podcast19. Quarantine Check InHeather and Brittany give an update of their quarantine situation, including what is working and what is not working. They don’t have many answers, but they have plenty of commiseration. No one is getting enough girlfriend quality time right now, so consider this a chat with your besties!
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR
What shelter in place/quarantine currently looks like in Northern California
Where Heather and Brittany are on the spectrum of social distancing
What is working and what is not
Our thoughts on distance learning
Things We Mentioned
Brittany mentioned this article about emotional responses to...
2020-05-1949 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast18. Cultivating Friendships in Motherhood with MTHR Co.One thing we know for sure is that we’d be lost without friendships in motherhood. In this podcast, Heather and Brittany speak to Danielle Kelly and Liz Franco, creators of MTHR Collective. We talk about the importance of cultivating friendships in motherhood, how to search for your village, how to grow new friendships, and mourning the loss of old friendships.
Liz Franco is first-time work-from-home mama + graphic designer who tends to wear many hats (literally and figuratively). An advocate for postpartum mental wellness, Liz is a firm believer in the notion of “it takes a village” applying...
2020-05-121h 02Okayest Moms: The Podcast17. Raising Kind Kids with DiedreHeather and Brittany talk to Diedre Anthony about the importance of raising kind kids who are conscious of the world around them. Diedre Anthony is a school counselor, farmer’s wife, and mother to 3 biracial children. In her blog, Are Those Your Kids?, she touches on topics such as race, diversity, curly hair and motherhood.
Diedre leads a thoughtful, candid conversation about the importance of talking to your children about differences and ways you can incorporate and celebrate diversity into your daily lives.
This conversation was originally apart of the Okayest Moms Summer Series, which was...
2020-05-0557 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast15. Bravo Breakdown with Kelly BandasKelly Bandas joins Brittany and Heather to recap the Episode 3 of Season 12 of Real Housewives of New York. They also discuss their other Bravo favorites, including Vanderpump Rules, Below Deck, Below Deck Sailing Yacht, and Family Karma.
If you want more Kelly Bandas in your life (which, of course you do), you can find her on Instagram, where she shares hilarious videos, her family’s adoption journey, and life with her three boys and husband in Nashville.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR
A breakdown of the entire RHONY episode
Heather’s hot take on LVP in the late...
2020-04-2146 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast13. Real Housewives of New York is Back!
Brittany and Heather recap the premiere episode of season 12 of Real Housewives of New York! Despite social distancing, they figured out a way to watch their favorite Real Housewives franchise together over Zoom conferencing and recorded all of their thoughts after watching. Can the new season survive without Bethenny? Is Dorinda the best party thrower? What about this new girl, Leah? Get all their thoughts in this episode!
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR
A recap of Real Housewives of New York, Season 12, Episode 1All our thoughts on the newest Housewife, LeahThe big fight between Dorinda and Tinsley, and where...
2020-04-0730 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast11. Working From Home
Working at home isn’t new to either of us, but it may be a new reality for some of you. This episode had always been in the plans, but it got a bump in priority considering current circumstances. Whether your work from home reality is situational or permanent, we’re sharing some of our best tips to try and keep yourself sane.
Did we forget any tips? We’d love to hear what has worked for you, if you work from home! Shoot us an email at hey@okayestmoms.com. We’d love to compile all of your...
2020-03-2431 minOkayest Moms: The PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Motherhood With a Side of Pandemic
Life as we know it has been turned upside down in light of the Coronavirus/ COVID-19 pandemic. It is such a profound, global event, we knew we had to address it. In this episode, we discuss what our daily life looks like, the silver linings we’ve found in all of this, as well as our biggest fears and thoughts on homeschool. This conversation was meant to be a therapeutic way for us to process everything that has happened and to possibly serve to help you sort through some of your feelings on the current events.
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2020-03-191h 04Okayest Moms: The Podcast10. Family Travel & The Virus In The Room
This episode was recorded amidst the COVID-19 outbreak in Northern California, just a few hours before everything started to be canceled. In just a few short days, so much has changed. Please keep in mind that while this isn’t the most up to date information, it was our commentary at the time. In this episode, The Okayest Moms discuss their views on travel during the spread of the virus and how it has effected travel plans for each of them.
Heather and Brittany discuss the ups and downs of family travel, including their favorite trips, tips an...
2020-03-1744 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast8. So…You Gonna Have More Kids?? Expanding Our Families
Whether it’s small talk or a meddling question, chances are you have gotten this time approximately a million times. There are so many factors that weigh on a decision like adding another child to your family. In this conversation, Heather and Brittany weigh the pros and cons of adding another child to their respective families and where they stand. Are there baby buggies in their future?
What To Listen For
What we thought our families would look like before kids and what our current family looks likeThe million dollar question- will we expand our family and have mo...
2020-03-0334 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast7. Mention It All: RHONY Trailer & Favorite Housewives & More
Heather and Brittany talk all things Housewives this week. You get our unbridled thoughts about the new RHONY trailer. Then we discuss our favorite and least favorite housewives, friends of, house-husbands, and more.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR
Our immediate thoughts after watching the RHONY trailerOur favorite franchise and whyWhy Nene needs to goThe housewife we’d be friends with in real life vs. the housewife that makes great TVThe most genuinely funny housewifeTop housewives moments of all time
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We see this podcast as a conversation with friends. Except all you can do...
2020-02-2550 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast5. You Can’t Pour From An Empty Cup: Self Care Pep Talk
Giving yourself a self care pep talk might be the must buzzed about topic of the last few years, and while these catch phrases can seem trite, we think there really is something to this whole self care thing. It can take a while to find what form of self care works best for you (hint: massages and facials are fantastic, but it’s probably not the form of self care you need), but it’s worth the effort to find what that is. Heather and Brittany talk about what self care is and isn’t, how they know they n...
2020-02-1142 minOkayest Moms: The Podcast3. Balance is bull$#!@, Autism, finding confidence, and following your gut
Brittany and Heather expand on the idea of finding confidence in motherhood discussed in Episode 2. We start by talking a little about how our motherhood journeys began and how that contributed to our confidence levels in our new motherhood gig. We discuss what confidence looks like and how we think you can build it. We also discuss every mom’s favorite mythical buzzword–balance and Heather shares a little bit about her daughter’s autism diagnosis.
What to listen for
Our most recent Okayest Moms momentsSome insight into the beginning of Heather and Brittany’s motherhood journeys and how moth...
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