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SHINE ON with Becky SchettlerNever Give Up with Maren DroubayMaren Droubay is a wife, mama, believer, writer and Disneyland-er, nature-seeker, art-enjoyer, and happy-cryer. In this episode, Maren recounts her mental health struggles after being diagnosed with a chronic illness and an accident that almost took her life. How does Maren find the light of Christ to navigate through a dark period of her life? Tune in to this show and hear how she finds peace she seeks in the most unexpected way. I appreciate Maren sharing her story of hope and determination to keep going and never give up when it feels like there is no hope.2024-01-0350 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 74: The Happiest Kids on Earth (with a special guest!)Hello and welcome back! We are SO honored and excited to have Maren’s husband, Dallin Droubay, on the show today as the two of us chat about our philosophy on raising our little ones with a lot of magic & fun at Disneyland! We will be sharing our best hot tips and magic moments, as well as talking about our new business & product for Disneyland: Park Packs! We hope you enjoy this light hearted and magical episode, full of banter and laughs! This episode is...2023-07-011h 12

From the Mouths of Babes69. Embracing the 'hood' in Motherhood with Maren DroubayThis week, we have a special episode in honor of mothers. We are excited to welcome back Maren Droubay, host and creator of the Mamahood Podcast, to discuss the mental load of motherhood, equality in our homes and ways that we can be confident in our decisions as we embark on our unique motherhood paths. The Mamahood Podcast The Mamahood Instagram @MarenDroubay Sponsors: MamaZen App Use code 1j --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fromthemouthsofbabes/support 2023-05-101h 12

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 72: We’re all just Regular Moms! (With the Minivan Mamas!)We’re back with diet cokes in hand, lots of laughs & a slew of “regular mom” topics today with special guests, Alexa Zurcher and Cherish Payne from The Minivan Mamas Podcast! This episode will be a relaxed chat with us- your mom friends! So press play while you fold some laundry today and enjoy! You can find The Minivan Mamas Podcast wherever you get your podcast! You can also find them on Instagram here: @minivanmamas @petiteandneat @alexazurcher @pippipost.shop ...2023-04-1153 min

Minivan MamasMagic in the Mundane with Maren DroubayWe have the one, the only, the minivan driving and Disney obsessed mama... MAREN DROUBAY! We met Maren through the Mamahood podcast and we've loved her ever since. Today we're chatting diet cokes, Disney, the accident that changed everything, homeschool, MS diagnosis and finding the magic in the mundane. You can find her on The Mamahood Podcast and on instagram, too! Plus, get all the most magical Disneyland tips from the Disneyland Droubies. New...2023-04-1135 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 71: Simplify your Motherhood: with Rachel BensonToday’s episode is SUCH a gift. We are joined by Rachel Benson (The Mom Mindset Show) and chatting all things ‘simplification’ in motherhood. More joy in your motherhood can be found, as you simplify your expectations, your home, your routines, and your overall mindset! Todays episode will leave you uplifted - we promise! Rachel Benson is experienced, wise, and a mother of SIX grown-up children. Every word that comes out of her mouth is pure gold! So turn up the volume and enjoy! 2023-04-061h 27

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 70: Aubrey & Maren Tell All! (Answering your questions!)AUBMARE is back to answer some of the questions you sent in! And there is no holding back! In this episode we cover everything under the sun, including: •Homeschool! •Marriage during Mental Lows! •How to not hate playing with your kids! •Mom Shaming! •Helping our kids & ourselves through anxiety! •Careers & Motherhood! •Dating your husband! •Breastfeeding + Weening! •Motherhood & More! We hope you enjoy this episode and let us know what you think by coming and finding us on Inst...2023-03-3154 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 69: Let’s talk about PREnatal depression, mamas!Welcome back! In this episode of the Mamahood Podcast, Maren and Rachelle are sitting down to discuss Prenatal depression. You’ve heard of post-partum, but what happens when you hit a mental low when you’re pregnant? Rachelle will share her story, and we will talk about this common, yet forgotten battle that so many mamas face. We will also share our favorite ways to entertain toddlers, must-have toys, games and books we love, go-to meals for our families, mom hacks that have changed our lives and favorite shows & podcasts we’ve been loving. AKA- a litt...2023-02-2850 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 68: When you feel lost in MotherhoodHello Mamas! In this episode, Maren and Natalie discuss finding your identity as a mother. Natalie shares her experience of feeling lost in her identity when becoming a mom, but how she found ways to reclaim it! We will talk self-care, hobbies and interests, and embracing the transformation that comes with motherhood. There are different seasons of motherhood, and it's okay to prioritize our own needs without guilt or comparison. Tune in to hear the rest of this amazing discussion! Come find us on Instagram! @the.mamahood ...2023-02-2240 min

The Mamahood Podcast(Episode Replay): Being a More Gentle MotherHello! We are back! With one of our most favorite topics: gentle motherhood! Did you know that most of how we feel about ourselves and our value in the world is formed before the age of 5? When we heard that statistic, we both wanted to do what we could to positively impact our children during these crucial years! We know it’s not easy to always be a patient or gentle mommy, but we want to share why it’s important to us and how we go about this on a daily basis! Let’s all wo...2023-01-3141 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 66: The Little Things we do to help our kids feel at homeHello & Happy New Year! We are happy to be back, sharing episodes with you. This is a light-hearted and heart-warming episode where Maren & Eden sit down to talk about all those little things we do with and for our kids- to make HOME a safe, happy, and comfortable place for them. Whether it’s a tiny bedtime or morning ritual, throwing towels in the dryer after bath-time, or another easy daily practice - we are always looking for ways to make home a happy place. We hope you enjoy this episode! Sh...2023-01-1945 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 65: Why your kids should be your best friends!Join Maren & Rachelle in a really fun and enlightening discussion this week about becoming FRIENDS with your kids- Why it’s important, ways to do it, and our personal experiences with how this has changed our motherhood for the better! This episode is chalk full of unexpected and helpful insights - and as always- lots of laughs! We love you, mamas! Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of The Mamahood Podcast! Come find us on Instagram: @the.mamahood @marendroubay @chellevalenz Todays sponsors:...2022-09-3031 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 64: Finding a Home in MotherhoodOh heeey! We’re back and strong as ever - ready to talk about Motherhood, and how to truly feel at HOME in your role as a mom! Join Maren and Eden in a discussion full of feeling, AND practical tips to help you remember that motherhood isn’t something to be “suffered through” or “endured”- you can actually feel at home in this role. Listen to hear how we’ve reached this conclusion- and how to stay here. We love you, mamas! Tune in every Thursday for new episodes of The Mamahood Podcast! Come fin...2022-09-2258 min

Outpost of Heaven: the podcast131. My Spirit is not Surprised - A Young Mother’s Journey with MS ft. Maren DroubayWe are welcoming Maren Droubay back onto the show! We had Maren from The Mamahood Podcast on in the very beginning of our Podcast (Episode 29 Gentle and Mindful Parenting)and were thrilled that she agreed to come back and share with us her experience as a young mother battling Multiple Sclerosis, or MS. As she shared her journey and her testimony of Jesus Christ with us, our hearts were touched and our faith to face our own challenges was strengthened. We hope yours is too! LINKS Episode 29 with Maren Droubay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/29-gentle-mindful-parenting-ft-maren-and-aubrey-from/id1470326483?i=1000463886124 www...2022-04-1456 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 63: The Light Keepers of our HomesNew Year, New You AGAIN! In this very special episode, Maren, Aubrey and Sara are sitting down to chat about motherhood and what it means to be a Light-Keeper. A light keeper of your home, of your family, of your children. We will be talking about HOME, and the power of this word in relation to motherhood. And of course.. we’ll laugh a LOT! We hope this episode leaves you uplifted and ready to discover a new you again and find a home in motherhood. Ready to...2022-01-0447 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 62: The Christmas Episode!Merry Christmas! In this very special episode, Maren is bringing her husband Dallin on to have a fun and meaningful chat about Christmas traditions, memories and the WHY behind what we do as parents during the holidays. We will also share what we’re getting our kids for Christmas this year! We hope you enjoy this special Christmas episode and then go and give your family some love this week! Memories are the best thing to collect, In our book! Come find us on social media: @the.mamahood @marendroubay...2021-12-1752 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 61: Finding Your Confidence! with Maren & AubreyIn this episode, Maren and Aubrey are talking about confidence, comparison, and everything in between! Having confidence as a mom is something we ALL struggle with, and something we don’t talk about enough. We will share experiences that helped us build confidence, and our best advice for curing comparison in motherhood and feeling confident in who you are! We hope you enjoy today’s episode! If you do, please scroll down and leave a review or come and tell us on social media! @the.mamahood @anya.project @marendroubay 2021-12-0931 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 60: Treasuring MotherhoodWelcome back! Today, Maren and Eden are opening up about some experiences that have led us to deeply treasure and hold our motherhood dear. It’s easy to forget how lucky we are to be moms, but when the ability to BE a mom is almost stripped from us, we learn how to appreciate it. Today we will share what motherhood means to us, and how we execute our decision to treasure motherhood in our daily lives! We hope you enjoy this heartfelt episode. Come find us on Instagram: @th...2021-12-011h 11

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 59: So You Want to Talk about Homeschool!Episode 59: So You Want to Talk about Homeschool! It’s the beginning of another school year, so Eden and Maren are chatting all about homeschool! What are our experiences with it? Why did we try it? What curriculums do we use? And how does it relate into everyday life? Are our kids going to turn out to be complete weirdos? Or is this the way of the future? Many mamas are considering this new/old form of schooling their kids, and we want to share ou...2021-09-0751 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 58: Body Image: our REAL LIFE experiences with learning to love our bodies! Welcome back! Thanks for allowing us a quick hiatus for a few weeks. Maren and Natalie are back with an unfiltered, pretty dang vulnerable conversation about our own struggles with body image and how we’ve *genuinely* learned to love our bodies as they are- right now! Go listen to our other episode on Body Image with Ashley Reeves here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mamahood-podcast/id1459634129?i=1000440568387 We hope you enjoy this episode. Let us know what you thought by finding us online and connecting with us...2021-07-161h 10

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 57: Healing Broken Relationships! w/ Aubrey GrossenHello and welcome to another ANYA sponsored episode! This means we get to have a fun chat between Aubs and Mare all about how to improve our mental state as moms! Today’s advice is literally a step by step guide to handing those tough moments we all face daily in our relationships! As you listen, we hope you’ll take this advice into your current situations whether it be with spouse, in-laws, friendships or even kids! Relationships are hard, but they are a vital way to stay sane and happy as moms! We h...2021-06-0933 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 56: How Less TV and Tech has changed our Motherhood! w/ Eden LeeThis weeks episode is all about the life-changing practice of having less tech and TV in our homes. We have absolutely NO judgement on moms who allow TV- let’s get that straight! We’ve all been there and there are seasons for everything, but we’ve also experienced seasons of less TV and tech in our homes and it’s been life-changing! So today, we introduce our third and final co-host, Eden Lee, and then have a fun conversation about the pros we’ve seen eliminating TV, and how that has functioned in our homes and...2021-06-021h 13

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 55: Finding Personal Joy in Motherhood, an intro to Rachelle Valenzuela!This episode is chalk full of good stuff. From therapy, to planners, to snacks and morning routines. To date nights, to traveling, to small joys each day... Rachelle Valenzuela has brought a wonderful topic to the show today about finding personal joy in the day to day of being a mom! Of COURSE our babies make us happy, but adding simple and large personal joys to our life makes it that much easier to love on our babies! This topic is important. We will even dive into our personal experiences with therapy: an understated way to find...2021-05-251h 06

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 54: An Intro to Natalie Gubler, and a Chat about GOALS!Welcome back to another episode! This episode is very special as we welcome our first Series Regular Co-Host: Natalie Gubler! Press play to learn all about Natalie’s motherhood values and a few other fun “get to know you” questions! After that, we will be diving into the goals we set for ourselves this year. We KNOW it’s May! But our discussion was so fun, and definitely still applies. We will talk about this: NEW year, SAME me! Because sometimes you just need to be you, and not set more expectations for yourself. Wherever you fall, we hope you gain som...2021-05-1844 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 53: Welcome to Season Two! 5 Tips for Mental Health with Aubrey & Maren (Anya).Welcome back! Hooray! We are back for Season 2! In today’s episode, we will chat briefly about what’s been going on between seasons, and what’s in store for Season 2! Then Aubs and Mare will laugh a LOT, and offer our 5 best tips for your mental health- especially if you’ve experienced any sort of season of depression! In today’s episode, Mare mentions this book: ‘Wherever You Go, There You Are’ by: Jon Kabat-Zinn https://www.amazon.com/Wherever-You-There-Are-Mindfulness/dp/1401307787 Today’s episode is also sponsore...2021-05-1138 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 52: The Christmas Episode! with Aubrey & MarenHello, Mama’s! Yes- it’s really us! We are here with ALL the Christmas cheer in today’s episode! We really hope you will listen to the end of the episode where we dive deep into some moments where we have felt Angels in our life this year, and the thrill of HOPE that comes with Christmas! We will cover a little bit of our thoughts on Mary, and the importance of Motherhood at Christmas time! But before that, we are going to cover all the fun stuff! From Christmas Gifts we are giving our ki...2020-12-191h 30

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 51: You Are Destined for Greatness! with Elise CurtisEpisode 51: You Are Destined for Greatness! with Elise Curtis An interview with the inspirational Elise Curtis, creator of Salt Gathering 2020-10-2945 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 50: Bringing Home Baby: Our Simple Tricks for Staying Sane!AubMare is back! And we are excited to give you our 4 best tips for staying sane while you’re home with a new baby! Whether it’s your first or your fourth, we know you need help in the weeks after bringing home a new little one! Here are some simple ways we maintain our sanity that you can do for yourself quickly and easily! If you enjoyed today’s episode, scroll down and leave us a review! It helps us to reach other moms like you. Come find us on Instagram! @the...2020-10-0829 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 49: Motherhood During a PandemicWelcome back! Are we all alive? Sometimes it’s hard to tell- especially during the year 2020. We are back with an episode all about how we are surviving during the pandemic! We will talk about tips for entertaining toddlers, self-care, strengthening marriage, and things that have kept us from going completely insane! Today, Aubs is a little under the weather, so Maren is joined by Emily Jordan (Outpost of Heaven Podcast), and she brings such a genuine perspective, as well as some great laughs. We hope you know how much we lo...2020-09-2351 min

The Mamahood Podcast(Episode Replay) Motherhood Loneliness, it's for real!We’ve all felt lonely. Whether it was after a new baby, a big move, or just the day to day of caring for our little ones. It’s something we don’t always care to admit, and can weigh us down like no other! We know it hurts, and we are here to help! In today’s episode, we will discuss some of our most lonely moments as moms, and how we tried to combat them. We will give the best advice we can, and meet you where you stand. It may require some action, or a shift...2020-07-3134 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 48: Mama to Mama: An Interview with Tanisha SnellHello and welcome to another episode of The Mamahood Podcast! We are humbled and grateful to bring you an emotional and empowering episode this week. Tanisha Snell is the kindest person on Earth, and has graciously come on to answer YOUR questions in such a hopeful and sincere way. In today’s episode Tanisha will open up about a few moments that happen everyday for her as a black mom. She will talk about what it’s like to raise black children in America today, and what the Black Lives Matter movement means to her. The best part of this intervie...2020-07-101h 00

The Mamahood Podcast(Episode Replay): Everyday Meal Planning!Hello! We are back this week with an old favorite! We hope this sparks some ideas, or maybe makes you feel better about how your meals have been going during this pandemic. We are definitely not experts, but will be talking about some of our go-to meals, snacks, and ideas for feeding our families. We will also LAUGH. A lot. Join us today to spark some new inspo for filling our bellies and our babies bellies! Our episode today is sponsored by Anya. Click the link below...2020-05-2650 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 47: Being a More Gentle MotherHello! We are back! With one of our most favorite topics: gentle motherhood! Did you know that most of how we feel about ourselves and our value in the world is formed before the age of 5? When we heard that statistic, we both wanted to do what we could to positively impact our children during these crucial years! We know it’s not easy to always be a patient or gentle mommy, but we want to share why it’s important to us and how we go about this on a daily basis! Let’s all wo...2020-05-1344 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 46: Motherhood & Quarantine; Plus Important Podcast Updates!Episode 46: Important Updates, Quarantine & Motherhood Hello friends! We are back! We hope you’ll excuse our absence as we’ve been focusing in on our families and making major transitions in our lives! Join us today- QUARANTINE STYLE, and forgive our spotty audio since we are chatting over the phone like everyone else is nowadays! In today’s episode we will announce some important information regarding the podcast and some ways you can support it! We will also give some actually very useful tips for entertaining little kids during quarantine...2020-04-241h 02

The Mamahood Podcast(Episode Replay): You’ve Got it in You! Coping with Fatigue, Anxiety & Postpartum Depression**One of our favorite episodes! Shared with you again this week!** In today’s episode, we open up about fatigue, anxiety and postpartum depression. We’ve experienced all three at different times, and we are in the thick of a couple of them now! Postpartum depression can be all-consuming, and it’s more than just a bad day. The polarizing fears that come with anxiety are something completely different, yet equally difficult. We will chat vulnerably about night terrors, irrational fears and how cope. And lastly, Fatigue. So often we sweep this u...2020-03-1248 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 44: What I Would Tell My Early Motherhood Self: with Jenna RammellToday we bring on an uplifting, special bright and spirited guest who will change your life with her words of encouragement! Jenna Rammell of Jenna’s Kitchen, is a mom, entrepreneur and cheerleader of moms. Today she is dropping some serious words of wisdom for the tired mom. The mom battling any ailment of post partum. The mom who is mean to herself, and the mom who needs some more self love. Don’t we all fit one of those categories? She had us in tears guys. We can’t say much m...2020-03-0641 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 43: Controversial Motherhood Topics and our Honest Answers!Okay, ladies. We get asked a lot of controversial questions all the dang time. So we just thought it would be fun to answer them all for you- in a quick lightning round! Do we vaccinate? Do we co-sleep? You’ll find out in today’s episode! Here’s the thing. We are POLAR OPPOSITES in so many ways, yet we are the best of friends. We hope that this episode drives home the idea that we are all in this together as moms! And it’s possible to have a civil conversation even when you disa...2020-02-2022 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 42: Breaking Patterns - Surrogacy and Motherhood after Trauma (with Lacey Swenson)Today’s interview is so. dang. good. But get your tissues because we are going to dive deep into some of the toughest stuff. Lacey Swenson is here to chat about her traumatic childhood and how she has made an effort to give her daughters a completely different experience. She will share tips for how to break bad patterns and pass on the good. Lacey will also generously share her story as a surrogate: the details behind becoming one, and her experience with a near-death birth experience. These stories will move you to te...2020-02-131h 01

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 41: These are a Few of Our Favorite Things! {+ how to throw a favorite things party!}This week we are talking all about the latest trend- favorite things parties, and a bunch of our favorite things under $20!! From beauty products to cooking products to snacks... we are going to let you in on what WE would bring to a favorite things party! Everything we will share is affordable and something we genuinely LOVE! Plus, Aubs is going to drop the details on how to throw a fun and successful favorite things party! Let us know what your favorite things are under $20!! And if you decide to throw a favorite...2020-02-0534 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 40: Staying Rooted - an Interview with Emily and Andrew JordanToday’s topic is truly impactful. At times it feels like we can’t just connect with where we are- in the piles of diapers, sleepless nights and endless peanut butter sandwiches. But there is so much to be said about staying GROUNDED in where we we are NOW. Today’s episode will help you to feel grateful and happy to be grounded in the current life you’re living. We are grateful to be joined by the lovely couple behind Outpost of Heaven- a podcast and platform, centered on making our homes a heavenly and connected environment- Emily and Andrew J...2020-01-2938 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 39: How we keep our houses clean!Episode 39: How We Keep Our Houses Clean! Yes, we are doing this. And yes, we laughed and had so much fun recording this! Laundry, dishes, tidying up, vacuuming, the WHOLE NINE YARDS! We are spilling the details on our routines and practices for keeping our houses clean! We will also be giving some hacks and tips that have helped us, as well as a few favorite products!! If you’re a nerd about cleaning, or even if you HATE it and are looking for more ideas and motivations, or even if you’re just wondering how much of a hot mess...2020-01-2243 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 38: Being Screen Smart: with Sarah WorkmanWe are so excited to welcome Sarah Workman to the show today! Sarah is an advocate for being smart with the screen time in our homes for us and our little ones! Today’s episode is seriously full of insights and information we never knew, and it truly inspired us. We will be chatting about the effects of screen time on little minds, and how to implement a plan that works in our home! Mare and Aubs will talk about how screens work in our house, and we will give some tips for how we ma...2020-01-1753 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 37: How We Set Intentions and Goals for the New Year! (Plus our New Years Resolutions!)Happy New Year, Mama’s! We are excited to be joining you after our holiday break, and chat all about intentions and resolutions! Everyone sets and achieves goals differently. And like always, Mare and Aubs are able to represent a broad spectrum of ideas! In today’s episode, we will break down our methods for setting goals- whether it be breaking it into categories, or simply picking a word to focus on each year. We will share some of our intentions for this year, as well as own up to whether some...2020-01-0738 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 36: Holiday Traditions! (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween and a bit about our friend, Santa!)Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas! Just a warning, we will be chatting about our friend Santa Clause and how he plays a roll in our homes at Christmas time! So if you have some little believers, be sure to listen to this episode through headphones! Today we will be chatting about some of the ways we celebrate the holidays in our homes from October to December! We will share some favorite traditions from our childhood as well as new ones we’ve established now! We LOVE family traditions and are passionate about establishing them in yo...2019-12-1848 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 35: The JOY of Missing Out! (JOMO over FOMO!)Today we bring you a very important message- FOMO is not necessary! It may be a part of your life, especially during the holidays, but it doesn’t have to be! We firmly believe in JOMO! Or the JOY of missing out! Focusing in on what you’ve got going, the people in your circle, and what your cup is full of. Today we will share with you a “recipe” for how to find greater Joy, and how we’ve switched our mindsets from FOMO to JOMO! We hope this episode uplifts and encourages you! Please let us know what you think...2019-12-1238 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 34: Holiday Gift Guide!! (Only our Tried-and-True Favorites for all ages!)Yay!! Welcome to the HOLIDAYS! Today we have compiled a list of our favorite TRIED AND TRUE gifts for each age of your kids (and also for your spouse!) We stand behind all of these ideas as timeless and lasting gifts, and hope you take advantage of the show notes below to find the links to all of them! :) 0-12 Months: •Board Books (touch and feel) A couple faves: https://amzn.to/2Ov57J9 https://amzn.to/37I8LXv •Larger baby item, or something you really need for them. (Sound machine, baby monitor, etc.) •Maren’s Favorite set of alphabet blocks: ...2019-11-2847 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 33: Being A More Present MamaThis is our favorite topic lately, and here’s why: We need to be more present in our own lives, in our children’s childhood, and in our own thoughts! We are passionate about being present. Disconnecting and therefore CONNECTING deeper with the ones around us. In today’s episode we will chat about a life before smartphones, taking time to be ourselves, and how to be more content and present in our own lives. We hope you enjoy this episode, because it’s so dear to us and a message we hope...2019-11-2650 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 32: Establishing your Family Culture, and Your Value as a Homemaker!Today’s episode is SUUUUCH a good one. We are joined by one of our favorite people in the world- Kendra Hennessy! She is the creator of Mother Like a Boss- a business and podcast centered around helping moms find joy in being a homemaker, and take control of their motherhood. We will be chatting all about homemaking today, and how it is such an important role- even if today’s society tells us otherwise. We will talk about how to LOVE our role as home makers and use it to establish our family culture! Toda...2019-11-1639 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 31: Things Nobody Warned Us About: PREGNANCY EDITION!Better late than never, this episode gets real you guys! From bladder problems to pain, to teeth problems (??) and more, we are letting you join us in a very unfiltered conversation about the shocking, awesome, painful, and otherwise horrifying realizations we had about pregnancy! We hope you can laugh along with us, and that some of this might be helpful for those going through it right now!! Let us know what unexpected ailments plagued YOU during pregnancy! Reach out through email: themamahoodpodcast@gmail.com Insta: @the.mamahood ...2019-11-0929 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 30: When Birth Doesn’t Go As Planned! (with Sarah Clark)From failed epidurals to c-sections, to birth plans unfulfilled, we know that birth RARELY goes as planned! In today’s episode, we are joined again by one of our favorites- Sarah Clark! She will sit down with us to talk about all the ways birth doesn’t go as planned, and how to prepare for it! We will share what went awry with OUR births, and give some advice for how to cope when your “birth plan” isn’t what actually goes down. Remember: every birth is beautiful, and every birth is different. We hope you enjoy today’s episode! Scroll down...2019-10-3148 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 29: We Answered Your Questions! (Marriage after kids, Cleaning, Activities and more!)We get messages everyday, and thought it would be fun to answer a few questions from you all! Today we will be covering... How we keep our houses clean and organized, How we keep our marriages alive after having kids, Some activities for entertaining toddlers, and parenting styles we loved and are passing on from our parents! Hopefully this episode is enjoyable for you! Let us know what you think, and be sure to send in more questions for another Q&A in the future! Please scroll...2019-10-1536 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 28: 4 Hilarious Mom Hacks for every “Mom Brain”!The Kim Kardashian, the Judge Judy, the Mary Poppins and the Push-Me-Pull-You. What in the world do these mean?! In today’s light-hearted and hilarious episode, we are chatting with Hannah Keeley about 4 mom hacks for every mom who ever experienced “mom fog” AKA the dang mom brain! Hannah is an author, therapist, podcaster, and star of the TV show ‘Hannah, Help Me!’ who is known for helping moms all over America. Today she joins us to chat about these unforgettable and applicable mom hacks that will have you laughing and then saying, “Wait- that’s a good point...2019-10-0937 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 27: The Cure to ComparisonWe’ve all done it. Whether scrolling on social media, chatting at a playgroup, or observing other mama’s at the pool... we’ve done that awful thing, and COMPARED OURSELVES. Ugh. No matter how hard we try, sometimes we can’t help but wish we could have a side business, stay home with our babies, work out more, or clean our houses... the list goes on and on!! We HATE comparison, so in today’s episode we are sharing our giant epiphany about how to cure it and say goodbye forever! We will share...2019-10-0230 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 26: Joy in Every Circumstance - Blaire Fortney’s StoryBlaire has the CRAZIEST love story you’ve ever heard, some of the most heart-breaking motherhood experiences, and an attitude of joy, love, and “come what may.” We were honored to have Blaire Fortney, a dear friend and inspirational guest. In less than a week’s time, Blaire had her first kiss, got engaged, and got married to her husband, Marcus! And their life together has just continued on an unpredictable path that has included infant loss, infertility, and a lot of pain. Yet, we promise you’ve never heard from a more joyful person! So h...2019-09-261h 01

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 25: 10 Tips for Toddler Woes (and why we LOVE this age!)From pure entertainment, to pure love, toddlers really are the best. They often get a bad rap for al of their bizarre (for lack of a better word) behavior, but we LOVE this stage, and we are here to tell you why! In today’s episode we will go over 10 reasons why toddlers really are the best, but don’t worry, we will also offer some really helpful tips for dealing with some of the most common toddler woes! Let us know what you thought of this episode by scrolling down and leaving us a revi...2019-09-1938 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 24: The Husbands Tell All! (+ Love Languages!)Think “The Men Tell All” but with our loving husbands! 😂 From love languages to surprises in marriage; from pet peeves to fatherhood woes... today’s episode is everything you’ve been asking for and more! We hope you enjoy a very special interview with Dallin and Shay- our two favorite guys! And we hope that you laugh along with us. Don’t worry- today will be “the most dramatic episode of The Mamahood Podcast yet!” 🌹 Don’t forget to snag a Promptly Journal to write about YOUR love story, children, travel and more! Visit www.pr...2019-09-1253 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 23: How We Find Adventure in MotherhoodWe are kinda obsessed with today’s topic! Today we will be discussing the “spirit of adventure” and why it’s so important to have one- especially while raising kids! But don’t worry- even if Mare loves hiking and Aubs loves boating, there are SO many other ways to adventure with your kids- even if it’s just to the mailbox! Join us in a fun, light-hearted discussion about how, why, and when we adventure with our kids. We will also share tips for making traveling easier, adventuring during everyday life, and as always we will laug...2019-09-0340 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 22: Making Mom Connections (with Becky Higgins & Becky Proudfit)Today we have the pleasure of sitting down with two “moms a step ahead” which is one of our FAVORITE things to do! “The Becky’s” are here with us to talk about making mom connections, and well, a lot more! Their wisdom and perspective is so refreshing. They will share hard moments in young motherhood that changed their motherhood forever, we will talk about “letting our freak flags fly”, and improving the woman starting back at us in the mirror. We hope you all enjoy an episode that is really all over the map with good advi...2019-08-2743 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 21: The Moms We Once Were! (verses the moms we are today)This episode gets real, you guys! From putting newborns in toddler diapers to surviving on pizza, we are sharing ALL the changes that three kids has brought into our lives! Whether it’s travel, getting ready, eating, sleeping, or just getting out the door, there’s definitely a difference between doing it with one... or managing three! (And some body parts may look a bit unrecognizable too!) We hope this episode provides some good laughter, and that you forgive our casual and candid antics as we giggle our way through this hilarious and REAL d...2019-08-2134 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 20: Common Sleep Concerns! (room sharing, sleep regression, nap times and more!)Today we welcome our special guest and baby sleep consultant, Marietta Paxson (founder of Little Dreamers)! We asked her some of your most burning sleep-related questions including SLEEP REGRESSION (the worst!), ROOM SHARING, and NAPS! As well as how long our babies should be sleeping, and how to eliminate the awful guilt surrounding sleep! Maren and Aubrey will also share how we’ve gone about “sleep training” (or lack of! 😅) and we will make sure you all leave with the info you need to tackle the problems that are *literally* keeping you up at night! Mariet...2019-08-1345 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 19: Everyday Meal-Planning + How We Feed Our Families!Sometimes we are a nutritional, gourmet, Pinterest chef! Other times, we are barely surviving on various “hot cheese” items- AND THAT’S OKAY. Today’s episode will explore what we do in both circumstances, and how we are currently planning, purchasing, preparing and serving food to our families on a daily basis! We will talk through some of our favorite, go-to meals, snacks, and methods! We will answer some fun lightning-round questions such as: what dishes we are most proud of, what we do that we *swore* we never would, and what our favorite items are at the groce...2019-08-0650 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 18: Positive & Compassionate Parenting: with Ralphie Jacobs (Simply on Purpose) What do you do when you’re about to lose your cool as a mom? How do we cope with tantrums and tough moments? How can we love our toddlers better? How can we stay kind and calm in our motherhood? Why and how can we stop yelling at our kids? All of these questions (and more!) will be answered in today’s episode- an interview with the expert on positive parenting herself- Ralphie Jacobs! (the creator of Simply on Purpose) This episode had us SO inspired. Ralphie is on a mission to helpin...2019-07-3057 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 17: The Importance of Saying NoAre you a serial YES PERSON? Cause we are too! But lately, we’ve been saying a lot more “no’s” and it has made life happier, simpler, and full of even better yes’s! In today’s episode we are going to talk about the importance of saying “no”! We will share how it has improved our lives, and what kind of things we are saying NO to these days! We will talk about how to “own your no’s!” and then say YES to something even better! (Hint: this episode has a lot of YES in it too, a...2019-07-2331 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 16: EVERY Birth is "Natural" (with Sarah Clark of the Dainty Pear)Epidural, or none? Midwife or doctor? Scream through the pain, or plug in some hypno-headphones? Childbirth is FULL of choices, and sometimes it just helps to hear about what inspired these decisions in someone else’s story- especially someone you trust! Well we trust Sarah Clark! (@thedaintypear) And today this powerhouse, doula, blogger-mommy hopped on to chat with us about the many decisions that go into birth! We will talk about how EVERY birth is “natural” and what inspired each of us to choose whether to go medicated or not! (Hint: most of us had no choic...2019-07-1636 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 15: Mom Guilt - JUST STOP! If you love your children, you are a good mom. If you worry about your children, you are a good mom. If you breastfeed, bottle feed, work, or stay at home... you guessed it- YOU ARE A GOOD MOM. Guilt is in our brains, therefore we have the ability to stop it! In today’s short-but-sweet episode, we dive into mom guilt. When and why we’ve experienced it, and how to combat it! It is unnecessary, and it eats away at our joy. So just don’t! We hope you enjoy today...2019-07-0226 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 14: Preserving Memories While Still Living in the Moment - Is It Possible?!Today’s episode is an uplifting, upbeat and unfiltered discussion about documenting! (Plus lots of laughs!) Am I living in the moment? How do I balance between taking enough photos, and being present? What is my ‘why’ for documenting, and HOW IN THE WORLD can I make it simpler? We will answer all of these questions in today’s episode! We will talk about our favorite apps, products and processes for storing photos, printing, writing and remembering our motherhood journeys! We will talk about how to live in the moment and find more presence in our parent...2019-06-2542 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 13: Until Heaven (Infant loss, SIDS, the Rock ‘N Play, grief, and grace) w/ Sarah Bertola Episode 13: Until Heaven (Infant loss, SIDS, the Rock ‘N Play, grief, and grace) w/ Sarah Bertola Today, our brave and vulnerable guest, Sarah Bertola, will share a story that has already touched thousands of lives. One morning she experienced every mother’s nightmare: losing her sweet baby Alice to SIDS. In this interview, Sarah will open up about that day, and a whole lot more. We will talk about rainbow babies, healing and how to help grieving mothers. We will dive into the Rock ‘N Play recall, and how we need to be better, k...2019-06-1959 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 12: Disneyland Tips, Wins & Favorites!Are you a Disneyland fanatic like Maren, or are you on the fence like Aubrey? Either way, you’ll love this episode! A few weeks ago, we both ventured to the happiest place on earth with our families, and we came home with a bunch to share! In today’s episode, we will talk about our TOP 10 Disney tips with young kids, as well as some of our Disneyland favorites! This episode is super fun, and had us ROLLING. We will share tips for making your trip more enjoyable, and even if you aren’t headed t...2019-06-1141 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 11: How to Love Your Body: Our Life-Changing Interview with Ashley ReevesComing from two people who have struggled with body love for many years, we are promising you right now, mama: YOU NEED THIS EPISODE. It changed our perspectives, and actually put us on the road to body love. Today we are joined by the phenomenal Ashley Reeves (Ashley’s Fresh Fix). She is a blogger, creator, business owner and BODY LOVE expert. Guys, everything she says is gold. We were in tears, allowing ourselves to *finally* appreciate and love ourselves after every word she said. In this episode we talk about how to “love where you...2019-06-0449 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 10: You’ve Got it in You! Coping with Fatigue, Anxiety & Postpartum DepressionIn today’s episode, we open up about fatigue, anxiety and postpartum depression. We’ve experienced all three at different times, and we are in the thick of a couple of them now! Postpartum depression can be all-consuming, and it’s more than just a bad day. The polarizing fears that come with anxiety are something completely different, yet equally difficult. We will chat vulnerably about night terrors, irrational fears and how cope. And lastly, Fatigue. So often we sweep this under the rug and “just deal with it” as moms. But it needs to be a...2019-05-2849 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 9: More than Self-Care: SOUL Care “Take time to make your soul happy.” - a quote we read recently that made us think, and think some more. What are you doing for YOUR soul, mama? ‘Soul’ is the combination of body and spirit- so how are you caring for yours?? In today’s episode, we are going to talk about the long tedious job that motherhood is- whether you work outside, or stay at home! And we are long-deserving of some soul care! Today, we will share with you the ways we care for our mama souls, connect with our “pre-motherhood” selves, and some...2019-05-2138 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 8: The Mother’s Day Panel: Part 2 Happy Mom Week! We are so excited to bring you a very special TWO PART Mother’s Day Panel in honor of YOU! Today, we are joined by special guests Sarah Clark (@thedaintypear), Eden Lee (@loverlees), and Ali Lewis (@alilewis) to have a completely real discussion on motherhood! Guys, we were ROLLING during this panel. These moms are the best, and an open book for whoever needs it! When it come to mini vans, and Mother’s Day... we got you! We will also continue the chat about our biggest motherhood struggles including joy in accompl...2019-05-0943 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 7: The Mother’s Day Panel: Part 1Happy Mom Week! We are so excited to bring you a very special TWO PART Mother’s Day Panel in honor of YOU! Today, we are joined by special guests Sarah Clark (@thedaintypear), Eden Lee (@loverlees), and Ali Lewis (@alilewis) to have a completely real discussion on motherhood! Guys, we were ROLLING during this panel. These moms are the best, and we won’t hold ANYTHING BACK as we discuss everything from moldy pizza, sour milk, funfetti cake & gorilla nipples (yes- you read that right!) We will also chat about our biggest motherhood struggles including yellin...2019-05-0758 min

Both of UsEpisode 20: Presence, Relationships and Overcoming: An Interview with Annalece Misiego, creator of FamologyWHAT. AN. INTERVIEW. You will want to listen to this entire thing! Annalece Misiego is joining us for plenty of tears and inspiration as she shares her life-altering stroke survival story, and the massive recovery she endured in the midst of early motherhood, marriage and pregnancy. She will talk about the lessons she learned in being present, finding joy, and seriously changing your core when experiencing a trial. And that’s not all! Annalece is the creator and founder of Famology- an online platform for bringing families together and exploring all kinds of family dynamics. She’ll talk about the ins...2019-05-011h 06

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 6: 'Books Build Connection' with Kim Christensen (and 18 children's book recommendations)Whether you LOVE reading with your kids, or kinda hate it- you won’t be able to stop listening to this episode! Today, we welcome Kim Christensen (@talkwordytome) to the show! She is a writer, reader, mother, blogger, entrepreneur and creator of Loom Journals. She’s been a journalist, radio talk show host and magazine editor! Basically… she knows her stuff. Kim is going to BLOW. OUR. MINDS. in this interview with incentives to read with our kids, as well as great tips on how to get started! We will give some really good ways to start NOW, and a grea...2019-04-3053 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 5: Things We Shouldn’t Stress Out About! An Interview with Sarah Powers of ‘The Mom Hour’We’re all stressing out about something, am I right?! From diapers to feeding, there’s an endless supply of things for us to ask ourselves, “WHAT THE HECK AM I DOING?!” Well, guess what, mama. It’s okay that you don’t know what you’re doing! We all don’t. And eventually, we will wish we would have been a lot easier on ourselves! That’s why we have Sarah Powers- a more seasoned mom, and host of the long-running and massively successful podcast ‘The Mom Hour’- to share her point of view from the future. She’s been...2019-04-231h 07

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 4: Our 10 Favorite Products for a New BabyAlright, mamas!! Who loves a good list!? We do! Join us as we talk about our favorite “must-have” items for a new baby. We will chat about everything from tubs to leggings to the Owlet monitor! We hope this episode is helpful to those of you wondering if you should invest in the Dock a Tot, or want something super cozy to wear around the house. We got you, girl! Obviously, just remember that you don’t need ANYTHING to be a good mom, and we support you no matter what. These are some of our tried-and-true product...2019-04-1630 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 3: Motherhood Loneliness- It’s for real!We’ve all felt lonely. Whether it was after a new baby, a big move, or just the day to day of caring for our little ones. It’s something we don’t always care to admit, and can weigh us down like no other! We know it hurts, and we are here to help! In today’s episode, we will discuss some of our most lonely moments as moms, and how we tried to combat them. We will give the best advice we can, and meet you where you stand. It may require some action, or a shift i...2019-04-1233 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 2: Soaking up your Mamahood: An Interview with Kaley MundayWE. CAN’T. EVEN. Kaley Munday is joining us today for the best time ever! She truly knows how to soak in and LOVE every single second of her motherhood journey. And we guarantee you will walk away from this interview with the same sense of admiration for your own experience! Motherhood is worthy. Motherhood is something to be celebrated. We know it, and so should you! In this episode, we will talk about the importance of looking UP into our children’s eyes more often, the magic of tubs, and you’ll even get to hear “the voice...2019-04-1246 min

The Mamahood PodcastEpisode 1: Welcome to The MamahoodWe are Maren and Aubrey, and we are glad you’re here! Welcome to the podcast where you are loved, seen, and understood. We are average moms like you! We stuff our faces with too much sugar, stay up late watching reality TV, and cry a lot. We love our babies more than we can say, and we are advocates for motherhood, and all the joy (and sorrow, let’s be real!) that it encompasses. In today’s intro episode, you’ll get to know us a little bit, and hopefully enjoy our heavy dose of TMI. We are am...2019-04-1217 min

Both of UsEpisode 19: Boundaries, Simplifying, and Important Holiday ConversationsAnyone else a bit overwhelmed when filling out the December calendar? If you’re like us, you’ve probably had to have some boundary-setting, simplifying conversations this season, and if not- you should! In today’s episode we will discuss a much-requested topic that holds up ALL YEAR: How to manage, maintain and navigate all those extended family events, create your OWN family traditions, and how to let go of guilt when simplifying your life as your own family unit! We will talk about ways we have simplified, and some ways we wish to improve this season and next! In the en...2018-12-2342 min

Both of UsEpisode 18: Becoming Homemaker-ish! with Kendra Hennessy, creator of Mother Like a Boss!Episode 18: Becoming Homemaker-ish! with Kendra Hennessy, creator of Mother Like a Boss! This episode, you guys. Whoa. Whether you love to clean or completely 100% HATE. IT. This is for YOU! Husbands, wives, homemakers, one and all! Come listen to this woman talk about how to find joy in making a home, and how to speed up the process and remove the pressure from cleaning, organizing, and everything in-between. The wisdom in this episode is amazing, and you will want to be Kendra’s best friend by the end! Kendra is the founder and creator of Mother Like A Boss, a blog...2018-12-1146 min

Both of UsEpisode 17: Holiday Gift GuideEpisode 17: Holiday Gift Guide We are back! In today’s episode, we will explain our absence and kick off the holidays with some road-tripping tips (AKA don’t make yourself miserable!), and a HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE! Just in time for cyber week! We thought long and hard about our gift recommendations, and we are claiming these as fool-proof! If you’re struggling to decide what to get for your husband, wife, toddlers, or in-laws, we gotcha covered! Links included! We are so grateful for all of you- thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave us a review! It would be the be...2018-11-2933 min

Both of UsEpisode 16: Unconventional Marriage in The Big Apple: An Interview with actress, Whitney UlandEpisode 16: Unconventional Marriage in The Big Apple: An Interview with actress, Whitney Uland. Today’s interview is going to change your life, friends! Whitney Uland is an actress, writer and producer on film and stage, currently living in New York City with her husband of 6 years! From Whitney’s experiences in marriage, loss and acting we will learn all kinds of excellent marriage advice such as how to make time for one another, simple ways to bond, and the importance of supporting and cheering one another on. We will also talk about life in New York, and Whitney’s impressive and intr...2018-10-2456 min

Both of UsEpisode 15: Side Hustling: The Inside Scoop, Our Hustles, and the Value of Pursuing Creative EndeavorsThis is an episode we are very excited for! Join us today as we chat about SIDE HUSTLES in all of their different forms, and what kinds of creative and financial value they add to our life! We will share some of the results from our Instagram poll, and explore different kinds of side hustles, as well as the ones we invest our time in! You will get the inside scoop on Maren’s writing jobs, Dallin’s videography and, of course, the behind-the-scenes info on our podcast! We will share how it came about, and our process for recording and p...2018-10-101h 09

Both of UsEpisode 14: Wellness, Health and Harmony: An Interview with Sarah Eve Benson- Certified Herbalist and Hippie MamaToday, Maren will have an enlightening interview with down-to-earth, Sarah Benson. Sarah is the creator of a health and wellness platform and certified herbalist, as well as a wife and “hippie mama”! Not only will this interview open your eyes on matters of mental, physical and spiritual health, but give some practical and easy tips to get started right now on a journey to a more holistic lifestyle! We will chat about the affects of social media on mental health, the importance of slowing down and caring for ourselves, as well as some tips for forming more real connections! Sarah’s insigh...2018-09-2538 min

Latter Day Lives - Talking with Latter Day SaintsEp. 62 - Dallin and Maren Droubay - Husband and wife, Podcasters, Latter Day SaintsDallin and Maren Droubay are the husband and wife hosts of the podcast Both Of Us. In the episode, we discuss how they met, their missions, marriage, health struggles, children, their awesome podcast and how being a member of the church affects it all. They are such a fun and energetic young couple who are doing a lot of good in the world.2018-09-2456 min

Both of UsEpisode 13: Disneyland with ToddlersWe are back! We took a mid-season break last week to visit the Happiest Place on Earth! This time around we had even MORE fun than usual, and learned an awful lot about how to be successful at Disneyland with little ones! In this episode we will talk about our favorite rides, food, and experiences to have with our toddlers in the park! We will share our tried and true methods for stress-free and money-saving fun, and our philosophy on how to handle those pesky tantrums! (Hint: They don’t have to ruin the fun!) We will reminisce on some of o...2018-09-1941 min

Both of UsEpisode 12: Comparison, Kindness, and Creativity: An Interview with Ashlee Gadd, Writer and Creator of Coffee and CrumbsToday we are graced by the creator of Coffee and Crumbs, Ashlee Gadd! Coffee and Crumbs is an online community and podcast where mothers can share their stories, and find camaraderie together. Ashlee is an author, and mother to two boys and one baby girl on the way! In this episode, she will talk about how very normal she is (cereal for dinner? We’ve all been there!) And we will conquer the topic of COMPARISON. We will realize that comparison is a heart problem, that there is room to believe in abundance, and that we are ALL sacrificing something. Ou...2018-09-0438 min

Both of UsEpisode 11: “Reality” TelevisionYou love to hate it, and hate that you love it! (And we are here to tell you that even if you think you don’t love it... you do. You’re going to tell us that you don’t like Chip & Jo?) This episode is purely for your entertainment, and honestly, we tried to keep it educational but might have laughed way too much for that! From Gordon Ramsey (and Dallin’s surprisingly accurate impersonations) to Queer Eye, we will be hitting on all kinds of reality TV shows, and our recommendations/observations. Poor Dallin has been dragged into this wor...2018-08-2944 min

Both of UsEpisode 10: Empowering Children with Success in Education: An Interview with Dr. Mary F. RiceIn this episode, Dallin will have a light-hearted and inspirational chat with Dr. Mary Rice! Mary is a professor of literacy, and expert on education, even in the home! She will share the benefits of both home schooling and public school, how to utilize technology and literacy with our children, and how to start NOW in preparing our young ones for an academic future! She also opens up about her long journey to Motherhood, and inspirational road to earning a Ph.D in Teaching, and Curriculum. This girl KNOWS HER STUFF. Of course, she will talk about her marriage, and...2018-08-2141 min

Both of UsEpisode 9: Your Personal Questions AnsweredWe decided to dive deep into some of the questions we would have previously shied away from! You’ve been asking, and we answered. This episode is completely uncut, and unrehearsed! You’ll hear us talk about our family planning decisions, Dallin’s time stuck in the middle of the Ukrainian Revolution, some scary parenting moments involving a screwdriver, and the importance of kindness to all people. We will talk about our favorite spots to vacation, how we met, our parenting preferences, and how very IMPERFECT and OPPOSITE we are. You basically wrote this episode, and it gets deep. So thank...2018-08-1447 min

Both of UsEpisode 8: Pursuing Creativity: An Interview with Sarah Powers (Host of The Mom Hour)Today, you will listen to an inspirational and relatable interview with Sarah Powers! Sarah is the host of ‘The Mom Hour’ podcast, a writer, wife, and mom of three! In this interview we will laugh about some of our “parenting fails” (even though they aren’t fails- just moments!), explore Sarah’s career path in writing and podcasting, talk social media use, and of course, marriage! Sarah will share some amazing advice about how to discover and pursue your creative passions, and help you feel better about whatever season you’re in- even if you don’t have a spare minute! Dallin...2018-08-0746 min

Both of UsEpisode 7: Just Go to Barnes n Noble: How We Make Date Night a Priority and a PossibilityIn this episode, join Both of Us as we chat about Date Night! How we make it happen, ways to save money (including our very repetitive at-home dates), babysitter hacks, the magic of “quiet rooms” and our favorite free dates (we can never get enough Barnes n Noble!) We will talk about who is responsible for planning said date nights, why we think it’s 100% necessary, and that one time Maren was lured into THE Bat Cave! We might also talk about our favorite and *least* favorite date nights together, but you’ll have to listen to find out! We hope thi...2018-07-3132 min

Both of UsEpisode 6: Adventure Everyday: An Interview with Madison & Cees HofmanThis episode is an adventure, guys. And it’s longer than usual because we just couldn’t cut anything out- it’s THAT GOOD. Today we chat with full-time adventurers and RV-living Cees and Madison Hofman! Two years ago they hit the road on a quest to visit all 59 National Parks, and never looked back. They are parents to baby Theo (AND cat parents to #vladimirkitten), and they still adventure all day long! We are seriously inspired by the simplicity and beauty of their lifestyle, and you will be too! Join us as we chat about the best sites in the U...2018-07-2456 min

Both of UsEpisode 5: The Best & Worst Marriage Advice We’ve Ever ReceivedWHOA. This gets deep, everybody. We may have been a little bit too honest in this episode, but honesty is the best policy, right?! (In marriage it sure is!) Join both of us in a very open conversation about some advice that has either been helpful, or not so much, in OUR marriage! Is it really a good idea to “never go to bed angry”? How can we be more vulnerable with our spouse? Why in the world is it so important to celebrate each other? These are some of the many topics we will cover in this brief, but fully-pa...2018-07-1724 min

Both of UsEpisode 4: Be Brave: An Interview With Aubrey Grossen (The Mamahood Blog)In this week’s interview, we welcome Aubrey Grossen (The Mamahood blog) to the show, for a very unscripted conversation about infertility, infant loss, marriage, and that one time her toddler destroyed a butterfly exhibit! Whether you are a wife, a husband, or a friend of someone who is struggling with infertility of any type, you will gain a lot from this episode. We feel so much love for Aubrey and her willingness to be so vulnerable and let us in on her personal struggles and thoughts. If this episode touched you in any way, or would touch someone you kn...2018-07-1029 min

Both of UsEpisode 3: All Things Disneyland: Plus a Giveaway!Attention all Disneyland lovers! This episode is for YOU! (Or if you’re a Disney grinch, this is for you too!) Join Dallin and Maren as they introduce our super exciting DISNEYLAND GIVEAWAY! One lucky person will win two tickets to Disneyland! (Instructions below) In this episode, you will feel very bad for Dallin as he explains the Disney-related agreement he made when he married Maren; and as a side note, Mare might learn some bad news about Walt! We will also be sharing 5 tips for doing Disneyland with a baby, and talk about our favorite rides, lands, and food re...2018-07-0227 min

Both of UsEpisode 2: Love Thyself: An Interview with Rachelle ValenzuelaIn this episode, Maren will sit down with Rachelle Valenzuela to talk body positivity, self love, and connection. Rachelle is incredibly honest and raw in this interview and you. will. LOVE IT. Rachelle has a platform where she speaks often about post-partum bodies and self love in Motherhood! Stay tuned to hear about the incredibly awkward circumstances of Rachelle’s first date with her husband, and why Alonso deserves MAJOR brownie points. We will also dig into how Rachelle learned to appreciate her body after drastic pregnancy changes, how to fight off negative thoughts, and the importance of speaking positively in f...2018-07-0226 min

Both of UsEpisode 1: The One Where We Share Too MuchWelcome to the Both of Us Podcast! In this very brief intro episode, join Maren and Dallin in a very candid conversation where we learn that we may or may not have accidentally murdered Hedwig with our car. This could be the most horrifying twenty minutes of your life as we tell stories that probably don’t belong in the public eye! (including embarrassing teenage “illegalities”) You will also get the rundown of what to expect this season from our very inspirational and well-versed guests. And as a side note, we just might make a pitch to the producers of The Am...2018-07-0213 min