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THE MANIFESTO PODCASTEp 49: How to Survive the Demographic Collapse (Guests: Simone & Malcom Collins) I have been told, ever since I was young, that if the world is coming to an end it's going to end in fire. Too many people, too few resources and as all the charts tracking human progress point upwards we're going to either exhaust our planet, or nuke each other in the process. But lately both malthusian and liberal optimist narratives have come under fire from a quite unexpected corner. Elon Musk travels the globe talking about it and the people driving the movement seem to be coming as much from the San Francisco tech s...
2023-12-2359 min
The Maris ReviewHilary LeichterThis week on The Maris Review, Hilary Leichter joins Maris to talk about her new novel Terrace Story, out now from Ecco.Hilary Leichter is the author of Temporary, which was a finalist for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and the New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award, and was longlisted for the PEN/Hemingway Award. Her writing has appeared in Harper's, the New Yorker, and the New York Times. She teaches at Columbia University and lives in Brooklyn, New York. Her new novel is called Terrace Story.
2023-08-3127 minThe Maris ReviewElizabeth AcevedoThis week on The Maris Review, Maris talks with Elizabeth Acevedo about her new book Family Lore, out from Ecco.Elizabeth Acevedo is the New York Times-bestselling author of The Poet X, which won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature. She is also the author of With the Fire on High and Clap When You Land. She is a National Poetry Slam Champion, and resides in Washington, DC with her loves. Her debut novel for an adult audience is called Family Lore. Learn more about your ad choices...
2023-08-1030 min
Silence of the Cinema#15: REVENGE!In der 15. Episode des frische Filme Freitags haben sich Dominik und Luna drei Filme ausgesucht, in denen sich Frauen an jemandem rächen. Die Filme, über die wir in dieser Folge sprechen sind Kill Bill, Promising Young Woman und Do Revenge.
2023-05-2658 minThe Maris ReviewEpisode 180: Nick DrnasoNick Drnaso was born in 1989 in Palos Hills, Illinois. His debut, Beverly, received the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Best Graphic Novel. His followup, the graphic novel Sabrina, was a New York Times Notable Book of 2018 and received nominations for the Booker Prize, the Eisner Award, the LD and LaVerne Harrell Clark Fiction Prize, the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction, and the New York Public Library’s Young Lions Award. Sabrina has been published in fifteen countries. Drnaso lives in Chicago with his wife and their two cats.Recommended Reading:The Third Person by Emma Grove...
2022-11-0333 minThe Maris ReviewEpisode 177: Ling MaLing Ma is a writer hailing from Fujian, Utah, and Kansas. She is the author of the novel Severance, which received the Kirkus Prize, a Whiting Award, the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award, and the New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award. She lives in Chicago with her family. Her story collection is called Bliss Montage.Recommended Reading:Skinship by Yoon Choi • Out There by Kate Folk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-1336 minThe Maris ReviewEpisode 168: Elaine CastilloElaine Castillo, named one of "30 of the Planet's Most Exciting Young People" by the Financial Times, was born and raised in the Bay Area. Her debut novel, America Is Not the Heart, was a finalist for numerous prizes including the Elle Big Book Award, the Center for Fiction Prize, and the Aspen Words Literary Prize. Her new essay collection is called How To Read Now and I barely know where to start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-1143 minThe Maris ReviewEpisode 162: Marie Myung-Ok LeeMarie Myung-Ok Lee is a Korean American writer and author of the young adult novel Finding my Voice, thought to be one of the first contemporary-set Asian American YA novels. She is one of a handful of American journalists who have been granted a visa to North Korea since the Korean War. She’s a founder of the Asian American Writers' Workshop and teaches creative writing at Columbia. She lives in New York City with her family. Her new novel is called Evening Hero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-06-3033 minThe Maris ReviewEpisode 144: Bethany MorrowBethany C. Morrow is a national bestselling author writing for adult and young adult audiences. She is the author of the novels Mem, A Song Below Water, A Chorus Rises, and So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix. She is included on USA TODAY’s list of 100 Black novelists and fiction writers you should read. Her latest novel is called Cherish Farrah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-02-2430 minThe Maris ReviewEpisode 116: Katie KitamuraKatie Kitamura's most recent novel, A Separation, was a finalist for the Premio Gregor von Rezzori and a New York Times Notable Book. It was named a best book of the year by over a dozen publications and translated into sixteen languages, and is being adapted for film. Her two previous novels, Gone to the Forest and The Longshot, were both finalists for the New York Public Library's Young Lions Fiction Award. A recipient of fellowships from the Lannan Foundation and Santa Maddalena Foundation, Katie has written for publications including The New York Times, The Guardian, Granta, BOMB Magazine, Triple Ca...
2021-08-1234 minThe Maris ReviewEpisode 114: Tahmima AnamTahmima Anam is the recipient of a Commonwealth Writers Prize, an O. Henry Prize, and has been named one of Granta’s Best Young British Novelists. She is a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times. Born in Bangladesh, she now lives in London where she is on the board of ROLI, a music tech company founded by her husband. Her latest novel is called The Startup Wife.Today's sponsor is HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/marisreview14 and use code marisreview14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping! Learn more about yo...
2021-07-2930 min
GradCast329 | Filming Female Fighting Flies For ScienceSebastien Heine has nearly finished his 2 year MSc in Biology. He explains his research on Drosophila (fruit fly) female aggression to hosts Ariel Frame and Laura Munoz. Sebastien goes into details about his history with research and how he developed a general fascination with neuroscience and how these brain cells connect with each other. His passion began at a young age and was fuelled by his reading of Connectome by Sebastien Seung. To find out more from Sebastien, check out his LinkedIn profile, his Facebook or email him at sheine@uwo.ca
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2021-06-0829 minThe Maris ReviewEpisode 100! Live Episode with Alexander Chee, Morgan Parker, and Emma StraubOver the course of 99 episodes, The Maris Review has featured casual yet intimate conversations with authors like Susan Choi, George Saunders, Raven Leilani, and David Sedaris. For the 100th episode celebration, host Maris Kreizman is joined by a few of her very favorites -- Alexander Chee, Morgan Parker, and Emma Straub -- to talk about reading as both a writer and a part of a literary community. We’ll converse online and take questions from the audience. The only way this night could be more fun is if we could all get a drink together afterward.Alexander Chee...
2021-04-221h 02The Maris ReviewEpisode 91: Rebecca CarrollRebecca Carroll is host of the podcast Come Through with Rebecca Carroll, and former cultural critic at WNYC. Her writing has been published widely, and she is the author of several interview-based books about race and blackness in America, including Sugar in the Raw: Voices of Young Black Girls in America. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and son. Her new memoir is called Surviving the White Gaze.This episode is brought to you by Literati Kids. Save 25% off your next two orders at literati.com/marisreview Learn more about your ad...
2021-02-1840 min
Young Honest Mother: The Podcast076: Leaving It Behind in 2020This year was nothing like I imagined it would be, and yet, I feel that it brought forth so much clarity. In this solo show episode, I’m opening up about all that I’m choosing to leave behind in 2020. And I also reveal a monumental announcement that you won’t want to miss. So, go ahead and press play. LISTEN TO LEAVING IT BEHIND IN 2019 https://younghonestmother.com/ep-024-leaving-it-behind-in-2019/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE "IN ALL HONESTY" NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE UPDATES http://e...
2020-12-3005 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast075: Creating Our Own Family TraditionsNow that we’re in our own home again, and Milo is growing older, I’m thinking more and more about traditions. Our calendar felt devoid of special celebrations this year. And I want to feel more connected to my family in the New Year. So, in this solo show episode, I share more about how I’m determined to build in meaningful rituals as 2021 unfolds. Press play to tune in. YOUNG HONEST MOTHER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/younghonestmother/ YOUNG HON...
2020-12-2307 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast074: Rethinking What It Means to GiveWe're smack dab in the middle of giving season, and I'm facing off with my tendency to hold back the best of myself. The quick convergence of marriage, motherhood and modern home economics was disorienting, and all of the responsibilities felt too heavy to hold. So, I got into the habit of giving sparingly. Begrudgingly even. In the name of self preservation. But now that I am resurfacing from the depths of early postpartum, I am ready to enter a new paradigm. And in this solo show episode of Young Honest Mot...
2020-12-1605 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast073: Decorating One Moment At a TimeHave you ever felt completely overwhelmed by interior design? I’ve been obsessed with the Dear Alice Podcast hosted by interior designers Jessica Bennett and Suzanne Hall of Alice Lane Interiors. And in catching up on all the episodes, I’ve noticed that Jessica and Suzanne mention design “moments” often. In this solo show episode of Young Honest Mother: The Podcast, I dive deeper into what the concept means to me and how it has forever changed the scale of home decor. Press play to hear how I’m now decorating our home one...
2020-12-0910 minYoung Honest Mother: The PodcastEp. 072 Airing My Dirty LaundryIn all honesty, I am terrible at doing laundry. I’ve ruined more of my husband’s clothes than I really care to count, and it’s been a very sore subject that’s haunted us throughout our nearly decade-long relationship. Every couple of weeks, my laundry transgressions pile up again and launch us into an age-old cycle of discussions that have never really moved the needle. Until recently. And in Ep. 072 of Young Honest Mother: The Podcast, I’m airing my dirty laundry as I reflect on what shifted us out of the c...
2020-12-0207 minGradCastSpecial Episode: Power & Global Health Day 2020 Part 1 - Julia AlbertIn this special episode, Julia Albert sits down with Elizabeth Mohler and Ariel Frame to tell us about the capsules she produced as a part of Power & Global Health Day 2020. These capsules focus on the work faculty are doing around how inequity has been amplified for marginalized community’s during COVID-19. Julia is an undergraduate student in the School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities doing the module in scholars electives with research on how COVID-19 has affected young people.
To hear more from Julia, check out the ICONOCLAST podcast she hosts. http://iconoclastuwo.com/pod...
2020-11-2630 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast071: Reflecting On What I’m Honestly Thankful ForIn this solo show episode of Young Honest Mother: The Podcast, I reflect on what I’m honestly thankful for within the categories of marriage, motherhood and modern home economics. Now, it’s your turn. What are you #honestlythankful for? SHOP SAFER PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS www.youngbeautycounter.com INTERESTED IN CREATING ANOTHER STREAM OF INCOME THAT YOU CAN BUILD ALONGSIDE TENDING TO YOUR FAMILY? LET’S CHAT! maris@youngbeautycounter.com YOUNG HONEST MOTHER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/younghonestmother/ YOUNG HON...
2020-11-2511 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast070: Shopping with Intention All Year LongWe’re heading into the biggest shopping season of the year, and I started thinking about when, where, why and how we actually shop. In this solo show episode, I’m sharing a checklist on how to shop with intention not just now but all year long. Each of the 10 questions are crafted to encourage discernment so that you can make more thoughtful shopping choices. Press play to tune in! CHECK OUT MY SISTER’S ART: https://www.instagram.com/kennareid_art/ SHOP SAFER PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS www...
2020-11-1814 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast069: Finding the Motivation to EvolveYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast is back after taking last week off. And in all honesty, I seriously considered extending that break indefinitely. But instead of waiting for the perfect moment to evolve and head in a new direction, I've decided to let myself learn as I go. Again. I'm sharing alllll the details in this episode. Trust me: you won't want to miss it. PURCHASE THE “HOW TO HAVE AN HONEST CONVERSATION” eBOOK: https://bit.ly/30jppLH YOUNG HONEST MOTHER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/younghonestmother/
2020-11-1107 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast068: Designing a Life Well PlannedHow can we juggle all of the roles that we play in life in a way that leaves us feeling fulfilled rather than frazzled? Well, I sat down with Brooke Forry, the co-founder of Curious & Co. Design Firm and co-creator of the Balance Bound Planner, to discuss how design can be such a powerful problem solver. In Ep. 068, Brooke shares: How she found the path to design Why she decided to become an entrepreneur What inspired her to co-create the Balance Bound Planner How the planner can help in setting healthy boundaries What “balance” really...
2020-10-2847 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast067: Feeling It OutIn this solo show episode, I’m musing over the phrase “feel it out.” It’s been resonating with me a lot lately as I become more aware of how I want to show up as an entrepreneur and as I unearth new ideas about the direction of this podcast. It’s taken me a long time to get comfortable with the idea of really feeling my feelings, but I’m very much leaning into them during this time of many shifts. Press play to tune in. I share updates about the future of Young Honest Mother...
2020-10-2112 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast066: Adjusting to Pregnancy & Postpartum with Chiropractic CareDr. Lauren Collins is a doula and licensed chiropractor with a passion for supporting women through their birthing journeys. Now, as a mom herself, she’s increasingly devoted to providing resources that educate and empower women as they become mothers. In Ep. 066, she shares: What chiropractic care even is How to spot the differences between various chiropractic approaches How she supports birthing people during pregnancy and postpartum What inspired her to write an eBook on how to have an empowered pregnancy And so. much. more. Press play to tune in. Many thanks to DRA...
2020-10-1448 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast065: Setting Down Preconceived Notions About Growing Our Family“So, when are you going to have another baby?” It’s a loaded question that’s been aimed at my heart since Milo was literally just a few days old. Deciding whether or not to grow your family can involve so many factors. And after an extraordinarily disorienting postpartum experience, it’s been extremely challenging to find clarity about our family’s size. But the other day, I had a simple, yet earth-shattering revelation that has completely shifted perspective on having another baby. It’s brought me such compassion for my younger self and peace about our future...
2020-10-0710 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast064: Revisiting Liberating the MartyrmomThis week on Young Honest Mother: The Podcast, we’re revisiting an honest conversation that was originally recorded and published in 2019. I met Ashleigh in the comments section of one of @elizabeth_gilbert_writer’s Instagram posts about universal human compassion. She shared about how her family started thriving again after “doing a 180 from martyrmom to selfish mom.” During this time, when the responsibilities of parents have multiplied in response to the pandemic, I think it’s critical to slow down and re-evaluate how we’re choosing to take on the tasks of marriag...
2020-09-301h 09Young Honest Mother: The Podcast063: Freeing Youth from Sex TraffickingIn July 2020, there was an uptick in honest conversations around the human trafficking of youth. There were social media campaigns, marches and exposés coordinated to raise awareness. But I wanted to find a way to move this discussion beyond a hashtag, a shirt color, a social media post. I wanted to uncover practical ways that we can affect long-lasting change in the fight to free youth from sex trafficking. So, I asked you to submit your burning questions about this cause, and then I reached out to Traffick911, the only ch...
2020-09-2354 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast062: Rising to the Occasion as a Young Mom of TwinsAmanda was in college when she found out she was pregnant. With twins. Faced with the opportunity to remain invested in the joys of being a teenager, Amanda chose to do all that she could to provide for her daughters. Even though she was surrounded by people who questioned her ability to thrive under the circumstances, she used their doubts to fuel her drive to rise to the occasion. So, in Ep. 062, I chat with Amanda about: Navigating from young adulthood into young motherhood Tools/resources that would be useful for young moms How sh...
2020-09-1630 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast061: Experimenting with the Science of How She MomsWhitney Archibald is multi-passionate and bubbling with curiosity. She got married young and was excited to start the big family she had always dreamed of. But she and her husband were forced to put those plans on hold as they struggled with infertility for five years. When she finally became pregnant, she was elated. And while she had longed for motherhood, she still found herself surprised by all that the experience had to offer. Over the years, Whitney supported her husband as he became a surgeon, and they welcomed a total of five children to their family. A...
2020-09-0944 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast060: Moving Into a New ChapterAfter two years of communal living at my parents' house… we moved! It has been an incredible journey to arrive at this moment, and I’m so excited to dive more deeply into the modern home economics side of things as time goes on. So, in this solo show episode, I sit down and share my musings on all things moving. So, in Ep. 060, I share: Our approach to intentional packing AND unpacking Making sustainable choices like shopping secondhand My ideas on furnishing a home slowly and thoughtfully Ways I’m using this move to springboard into ne...
2020-09-0226 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast059: Filling Our Own Cups, TooWith the arrival of her first-born child, Blogger, YouTuber, and Etsy Shop Owner April Wallace completely transformed the way she lived. She traded cosmetology school ambitions for stay-at-home motherhood, a vibrant social life for domestic preoccupations. And while she loved tending to her son and husband, she soon realized that she had let go of many of the things that once fulfilled her. So, she set out on a quest to discover how to blend her passions into her new lifestyle. So, in Ep. 059, April and I talk about: veering off the beaten path f...
2020-08-2634 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast058: Redefining Our Goals & ExpectationsFiza Bari grew up in Ireland and moved to NYC after she got married to live out her childhood dreams. She then envisioned climbing the corporate ladder and becoming a working mom. But the arrival of her two children invited Fiza to slow down and redefine both her goals & expectations. So, in Ep. 058, we talk about: becoming a mother away from her country of origin wanting to breastfeed and not being able to integrating new journeys into her identity creating a workflow that works WITH motherhood the inspiration behind her popular IG account @toddler_ideas_made_easy...
2020-08-1954 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast057: Exposing the Ordinary Insanity within MotherhoodOverwhelming anxiety seems to go hand-in-hand with the expectations placed on American mothers. And perinatal mood disorders like Postpartum Anxiety (PPA) are on the rise as women struggle to reconcile their shift in identities with a culture that reinforces extreme hyper vigilance. After navigating through her own experience with PPA, author Sarah Menkedick set out on a quest to uncover more about this condition. She wrote “Ordinary Insanity: Fear and the Silent Crisis of Motherhood in America” as a compilation of her personal reflections, comprehensive research, historical contexts and accounts from 8 other women who lived with PPA. And I...
2020-08-1243 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast056: 5 Lessons I’ve Learned in 5 Years of MarriageIn my year of hosting Young Honest Mother: The Podcast, I’ve noticed something interesting: not many people are willing to share about their marriages. And I get it. Our relationships are sacredly intimate. But at the same time, I wholeheartedly believe that giving voice to our life experiences is essential to our wellbeing. And sharing those stories with others has tremendous capacity to allow us to learn from one another. In looking back on the things *I’ve* shared on the podcast and on social media, I realized I haven’t shared m...
2020-08-0515 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast055: Filling in the Details with My MomYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast is officially ONE! I knew I wanted to do something special in celebration of the show’s one-year anniversary. So, I asked my very own mom if she would join me as a guest. And to my delight, she agreed! My mom has been married to my dad for over 30 years, has raised 4 children and has experienced profound shifts in identity as she matured into the woman she is today. I’m honored to be her daughter, and to share this honest conversation with you. In Ep. 055...
2020-07-3133 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast054: Learning to Let Go of PerfectionismThe honest conversation that I’ve been having with myself this week revolves around my reluctance to let things fall where they may. In all honesty, I’m no stranger to reflecting on how I’ve let the allure of perfectionism paralyze progress. But I’ve stumbled upon a newfound realization by scratching an itch I’d been ignoring for quite some time. In Ep. 054, I explore how: My anxiety has pointed out the perfectionism that’s been lurking beneath the surface Motherhood invites me to lean into the discomfort of NOT having everything in its place Aiming...
2020-07-2205 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast053: Revisiting the Rekindling of EroticismWhen marriage, motherhood and modern home economics all enter the picture, eroticism is often left to fizzle out on the back burner. But Relationship and Eroticism Coach Devon Evans helps couples find rediscover renewal, reconnection and intimacy in a way that reinforces the family's foundation. In Ep. 053, we’re revisiting an honest conversation from a previous episode where Devon shares: -ways to reconnect with one’s erotic side when postpartum -how to become more fluent in the language of the body -encouragement in embracing pleasure -tips for maintaining long term...
2020-07-151h 06Young Honest Mother: The Podcast052: Reframing Money MythsMy husband and I are diving deep into all things financial right now as we chart our course towards moving into a new home by the end of 2020. And since I’ve got my mind on my money and my money on my mind, I decided to sit down and open the doors to a conversation that often tends to go unspoken. In all honesty, money is essential to modern home economics. But we often hold onto financial narratives that impact and influence how we earn, spend, invest, save, donate and share. If left unchecked, thes...
2020-07-0813 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast051: Interpreting Male InfertilityMale infertility. It’s a subject that is often overlooked and underdiscussed. And there aren’t many male infertility specialists in the USA. So, I sat down with Dr. Tolu Bakare M.D. to tear down the taboo surrounding this topic. Dr. Bakare specializes in urology and male infertility, and she is passionate about helping patients have honest conversations about their diagnoses while also guiding them to treatments that can help them along their journey to grow their families. In Ep. 051, Dr. Bakare shares: -what urology is -how she...
2020-07-0145 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast050: Diapering Less DisposablyAs consumers, many of us are making a shift towards living more conscious and sustainable lifestyles. And those choices even trickle down to how we diaper our little ones. Liz Turrigiano helped usher in a more eco-friendly approach to diaper life when she co-founded Diaperkind, a Brooklyn-based cloth diaper and laundering service in 2009. Over the years, she’s collected insights about what makes for a top-notch cloth diaper and how to make sustainable diaper choices more accessible and manageable. And she was inspired to co-create another company to help families keep things covered all around the world.
2020-06-2443 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast049: Returning to Our RootsMarch 2020 marks the moment in which our lives as we had known them came to an abrupt halt. What was once frantic and bustling has become slow and thoughtful. And we have been gifted with an invitation to seek solace in more down-to-earth ways of tending to our families. It feels we’re like returning to our roots. In Ep. 049 of Young Honest Mother: The Podcast, I share: -what I have been encouraged to witness so far -my thoughts on the real core subjects I want to pass onto my lineage
2020-06-1705 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast048: Demystifying Fertility TreatmentsHave you ever struggled with fertility? Did you find yourself overwhelmed when trying to sift through options to aid in growing your family? I invited Dr. Tiffanny Jones M.D. and Board Certified OBGYN to demystify fertility treatments. In Ep. 048 of #younghonestmotherthepodcast, @tjonesifvmd shares: The definition of fertility Common barriers to fertility Ways to help protect one’s fertility In-depth details about the egg freezing procedure The definition of infertility according to your age Treatments that are based on the underlying cause(s) of infertility Why Male Factor Infertility is such a ta...
2020-06-1050 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast047: Reckoning with RacismI am a black woman living in America. And that means something. While it seems that we are experiencing a collective awakening as more and more people understand that we are reckoning with racism right here and right now, racism is nothing new. But for some, speaking out against the injustices that black people have faced for centuries IS. In this solo show episode, I share some ways that we can spark honest conversations about racism. We will fumble our words along the way, and it will feel uncomfortable. But choosing to stay silent will n...
2020-06-0309 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast046: Declaring a Parenting Mission StatementHave you ever had one of those days when you lose sight of the purpose behind your mothering? You can’t see it, but I’m raising my hand HIGH. The weeks blur into years, and resolute displays of toddler defiance have become commonplace. And I admit: sometimes, I struggle to remember what this is all building towards. When I spoke with Eve Rodsky a few episodes ago, author of the New York Times’ Bestselling book Fair Play, she mentioned viewing our homes as our most important organizations. And then it hit me. The mos...
2020-05-2707 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast045: Rewriting the Stories We Tell OurselvesHumans are storytellers by nature. We learn so much from hearing about other experiences and sharing our own. And the stories we tell ourselves can hold such power in our lives. Many times, the stories we cling to are rooted in false narratives. They feature an overgeneralization of our fears that we’ve internalized without ever realizing it. In Ep. 045 of #younghonestmotherthepodcast, I share: -some of the most common stories I hear that are holding people back -open up about my personal experience rewriting the stories I used to tell myself
2020-05-2006 minThe Maris ReviewEpisode 51; Susannah CahalanSusannah Cahalan is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness, a memoir about her struggle with a rare autoimmune disease of the brain. Her second and most recent book is called The Great Pretender.Recommended Reading:The Collected Schizophrenias by Esme Weijun-WangThe Friend by Sigrid NunezThis episode is brought to you by Catapult, publishers of Rough Magic by Lara Prior-Palmer. "If you like your memoirs to revolve around singular experiences, Lara Prior-Palmer’s Rough Magic delivers." That’s what The New York...
2020-05-1423 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast044: Untangling Guilt from the Notion of RestIn sparking more conversations about routine and consistency, I received a lot of interesting feedback. Many people are drawn to keeping track of daily or weekly tasks, but the resistance to add "take a break" to the list seems to be strong. Tune in for some reflections on why "guilt" and "rest" are often intertwined for women. Then, I share a few ideas on how to untangle yourself and your sense of self worth from toxic productivity. BEAUTY IN ALL HONESTY FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/655734375196930/
2020-05-1306 minThe Maris ReviewEpisode 50: Esmé Weijun WangEsmé Weijun Wang is the author of The Border of Paradise. She received the Whiting Award in 2018 and was named one of Granta’s Best of Young American Novelists of 2017. Her latest collection, The Collected Schizophrenias, received the Graywolf Nonfiction Prize.Recommended Reading:Real Life by Brandon TaylorLong Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls by T. Kira MaddenWhere Reason Ends by Yiyun LiDemon Camp by Jennifer PercyThis episode is brought to you by:Kobo. If you like podcasts like this one, then...
2020-05-0729 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast043: Transforming My Relationship with RoutineFinding yourself stressed out over schedules yet frustrated that you just can’t seem to accomplish the things you’d like to do? Trust me. I’ve been there, too. After two years of stumbling around passion projects and half-completed laundry while also trying to be responsive in my mothering, I was craving routine without knowing how to successfully implement one. In this solo show episode, I’m sharing how I’m completely transforming my relationship to routine by opening myself up to a more flexible and spontaneous way of tackling the things I’ve been longing to do. Press...
2020-05-0608 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast042: Twenty Seven Things I'd Like to ExploreThis solo show episode launches on my twenty seventh birthday! So, in honor of my twenty seventh year, I sit down and share twenty seven things I'd like to explore. Press play to tune in. YOUNG HONEST MOTHERHOOD FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/younghonestmotherhood/ YOUNG HONEST MOTHER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/younghonestmother/ YOUNG HONEST MOTHER SHOW NOTES: https://younghonestmother.com/ep-042-twenty-seven-things-id-like-to-explore/
2020-04-2908 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast041: Emerging from La Cuarentena5 weeks into sheltering in place, and I can’t help but notice the similarities between now and the last time I was more homebound than usual. Early postpartum, that is. While in this holding pattern, how can we make sure that we are held and supported? In this solo show episode, I explore some of the lessons that have stuck with me throughout postpartum and pose questions to consider before emerging from La Cuarentena. Press play to tune in. YOUNG HONEST MOTHERHOOD FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/younghonestmotherhood/
2020-04-2204 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast040: Rebalancing Household Tasks with Fair PlayHave you ever felt like your partner wasn’t doing enough to help out around the house? Not sure how to go about attempting to turn things around? Well, this one’s for you. Eve Rodsky is a wife, mother and entrepreneur who felt like she was doing all the things, all the time. After interviewing hundreds of couples about how they approach managing domestic duties and family responsibilities, she developed a system and a card game to help all of us play fair in life and love. Fair Play is Eve’s New York Times bestselling book on...
2020-04-1547 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast039: Fueling Motherhood with Wholesome NutritionAttracted to the sparkling world of digital media, Lorena found herself graduating with a Master’s degree in Finance and stepping right into entrepreneurship. She tested the waters with a few ideas before sailing into teaching digital marketing workshops to audiences around the country. But becoming a mother compelled Lorena to re-chart her course as an on-the-go schedule began to take a toll on her health. In this honest conversation, Lorena shares how she was able to find the confidence to pivot into an entirely new career and lifestyle. Now, she is the co-founder of Majka, a com...
2020-04-0840 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast038: Catering to the Postpartum ExperienceWith so much of pregnancy focused on labor, delivery and the new bundle of joy, many women find themselves unprepared for how to care for themselves postpartum. CEO and Founder of Cater to Mom, Marsha Stephanson was no different. Shocked at how little she had learned about what to do *after* the baby arrived, Marsha created a company centered around making sure that mothers felt seen, heard and supported throughout their tender post-pregnancy moments. In this episode, Marsha ponders why she thinks honest conversations about postpartum care tend to go missing. She shares how she has learned...
2020-04-0135 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast037: Finding Community from a DistanceIn this episode, we welcome back the very first guest ever featured on Young Honest Mother: The Podcast: Hennah Abubaker. Inspired by how people are coming together in light of COVID-19, we put together the ultimate resource for finding community from a distance. We discuss how digital platforms are becoming a hotspot for much-needed connection as daily routines are shifted. A full-time teacher herself, Hennah shares incredible insight and helpful resources for parents who are suddenly having to pivot to homeschooling. And we also dive into how to maintain a peaceful marriage when forced to r...
2020-03-2555 min
Agile Digital BusinessFacing uncertainties during COVID-19; facing uncertainties of a World War II goodbyeIn Episode 28 of Agile Digital Business I share an interview with a loved one who experienced the uncertainties that came with World War 2. This episode is a shift from the topic of voice interfaces and smart speakers that I've been addressing in Season 2 of the podcast. 00:30 A mention of the global crisis of the spread of COVID-19 1:07 Setup of the interview with Lucille Maris about her experience of saying goodbye from a hotel rooftop in Topeka, Kansas as my dad, Jim Maris, flew over with his crew in their B-24. 1:49 The background music...
2020-03-1920 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast036: Awakening to What Matters MostUncertainty has a unique way of inviting space into our lives. Space to slow down. Space to question. What we once used to take for granted is being magnified. This moment, historic as it may be, invites us to re-examine how we’ve been going about life. Many are finding themselves crossroads, and I think that’s a good thing. Press play to listen as I unearth some of the gems that are beginning to shimmer in the midst of this awakening. YOUNG HONEST MOTHERHOOD FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/younghonestmotherhood/
2020-03-1806 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast035: Creating Something of Your OwnHave you ever been curious about creating something of your own? Have you ever talked yourself out of your creative nature because you're afraid of putting yourself out there or because you're afraid of being seen as "salesy"? In this solo show episode, I break apart a few of the limiting beliefs that I've noticed are holding women back from redefining their roles as wife, mother and homemaker. Maybe you have no one else in your squad to cheer you on as you stake your own claim. Maybe you're the one who can't seem to bridge the...
2020-03-1112 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast034: Honoring Rites of Passage, Exploring the Shadows & UnShaming Your StoryIn this honest conversation, Jessika Marie unravels the notion that our identities must remain the same as we journey through life. In reconnecting with motherhood as a series of rites of passage, she noticed a new way of being start to emerge. Beyond both maidenhood and motherhood, Jessika created a community she calls the Mavenhood. Listen in on Ep. 034 as she reveals the inspiration behind this new archetypal stage. Within this container of solidarity, she also began to explore shadow work to better understand the unconscious parts of her personality. Jessika then created a movement-turned-online course called...
2020-03-0451 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast033: Demystifying Naturopathic Medicine & Unblocking Stress with Neuro Emotional TechniqueIn this episode, Dr. April Darley ND sits down to share the honest truth about what naturopathic medicine really entails. She also sheds light on how to know you’re working with the real deal. While in medical school, Dr. April sustained an injury that led to chronic back pain. While she found relief in various alternative modalities, it wasn’t until she discovered Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) that she was able to completely heal her pain. After such an incredible experience, Dr. April decided to specialize her medical practice in offering NET. This drug-free therap...
2020-02-2642 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast032: Coming Back Into My BodyI spent my adolescence trying to become known for more than just my body. So, I kept my head in my books in the hopes that intelligence would take up greater space than my physical presence. It wasn’t until I became pregnant that I began to realize how disconnected I was from not just my body, but my feelings and my self. In this solo show episode, I open up about how I formed a habit of leaving my bones behind. Then, I share how becoming a mother invited me back into a relationship with the ful...
2020-02-1906 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast031: Relinquishing Expectations & Accepting What IsStressed. Tensed. Frustrated. I couldn’t understand why my days as a stay at home mom were often overflowing with emotions. In this solo show episode, I explore how, as a child, I learned to use perfectionism as a guise for control. Throughout my adolescence, the attachment to my expectations was largely unconscious, but motherhood has an incredible way of shining a light onto the growing pains that we’d rather keep hidden. Inspired by Dr. Shefali Tsabary’s enlightening book, The Conscious Parent, I’ve been reflecting on the parenting expectations I’ve been carrying with me since pr...
2020-02-1208 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast030: Breaking Generational Curses, Visualizing Your Highest Self & Embracing AuthenticityIn this raw and honest conversation, Nadia Sowells opens up about how working to heal her childhood trauma is helping to break generational curses. Nadia is committed to ending harmful familial patterns and guiding others to free themselves from victim consciousness as well. In this episode, she also shares practical tips for how we can all visualize our highest selves rather than holding onto negative narratives. From stepping up to homeschool her son to facilitating a loving blended family, one thing is absolutely clear: Nadia embraces authenticity in everything she does. Press play to tune into this powerfully inspiring...
2020-02-0543 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast029: Revisiting the Power of a Positive MindsetIn this ENCORE episode, Clinical Therapist Topsie VandenBosch breaks down how to know when therapy is needed. She has worked in many different contexts, but currently her practice is full of women looking for insight on how to smoothly transition into motherhood. Topsie shares how mothers can start to redefine their self confidence, and she gives practical tips for how women can prepare if they want to stay at home as the primary caregiver. She also gives advice for how to manage anxiety as a working mom. Topsie is also a Mindset Coach, so tune in as she walks...
2020-01-2952 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast028: Waiting to Find Home AgainAs our time living communally comes to an end, the concept of “home” has been hanging heavy on my mind. The last time we were “on our own”, it felt like we were marooned on an island of our own making.We had no friends or family nearby. What once seemed like we were staking our own claim quickly transformed into a realm of isolation after having a baby. And the absence of our proverbial village left us feeling alone and exposed. Taking the time to recalibrate surrounded by community, was just what we needed. Press play to hear how we’r...
2020-01-2204 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast027: Accepting That We’re Enough As We AreDo you ever feel like doing more would keep you from feeling like you aren’t enough? Well, in today’s episode I share what a typical day looks like for me, and I let you in on how it is that I can still feel like “I didn't do enough.” In this solo show, I’m examining the two underlying beliefs that stand behind that thought. Press play to hear how I’m still working on untangling my accomplishments from my sense of self worth. Because we are all enough, just as we are. YOUNG HONEST...
2020-01-1513 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast026: Stepping Into My Own AuthorityBecoming a mother is a continual journey through self development, and each stage presents an opportunity to either level up or stay in my own way. Children have a special way of shining a light on those areas that could use some more improvement. At the time of this recording, Milo two and a half. And age two is a tender time in early childhood development. It’s a time when limits are tested and boundaries are explored. The main two phrases that leave his lips are “No! No! No! and “I don’t want to!” It’s not easy fo...
2020-01-0812 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast025: Envisioning a New YearAfter the turbulence of the last two years, I’m taking a moment to share about how I’m envisioning 2020. Tune into this solo show to hear more about how I’m cutting ties with associating my accomplishments with my sense of self worth. I also reveal how I hope my one-word theme for the year will help me stay focused on how I want myself, my family and my community to feel. OFFERINGS: Partnering with Beautycounter, the industry leader in safer personal care products, helps to support Young Honest Mother:The Podcast. If you’d...
2020-01-0214 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast024: Leaving It Behind in 2019As we’re on the cusp of both a new year and a new decade, I reflect on a few of the things I’m leaving behind in 2019 in this short solo show episode. Press play to hear some of the burdens, beliefs and narratives that I’m choosing to let go of after realizing that they don’t serve me. YOUNG HONEST MOTHERHOOD FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/younghonestmotherhood/ YOUNG HONEST MOTHER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/younghonestmother/ YOUNG HONEST MOTHER SHOW NOTES: https://youn...
2019-12-2604 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast023: Uncovering America’s Need to Value FamiliesIn this solo show, I’m opening up about a huge realization that I had after giving birth to my son Milo back in April of 2017. “The postpartum period REVEALS the inherent dysfunction in all matters of modern society,” as the Instagram post by Rachelle Garcia-Seliga @innatetraditions so accurately captures. And more than two and a half years postpartum, I find myself constantly wondering: does America really value families? Press play for more on how the lack of paid parental leave and the slow unraveling of the proverbial village present a disconnect in America’s claim to value the...
2019-12-1818 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast022: Questioning the Status QuoAs someone who readily upholds both inner and outer expectations, it wasn’t until recently that I realized I had much more of a say in the narrative I was living. Over the years, I’ve gotten more and more comfortable with questioning the status quo. In this solo show, I’m sharing a series of questions that will inspire you to live your life more authentically. Press play to tune in. TAKE THE FOUR TENDENCIES QUIZ: https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com/ YOUNG HONEST MOTHERHOOD FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/younghonestmotherhood/ YOUNG...
2019-12-1113 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast021: Mothering with Grace, Releasing Unfounded Expectations & Tending to CommunityAfter navigating the throes of Postpartum Anxiety and Postpartum Depression, Kate Markovitz was inspired to create a way for mothers to better understand themselves while learning to mother with grace. Tune into this honest conversation as Kate shares how her Postpartum Grace Guide helps mothers of all ages and stages to express their own experiences. Kate also opens up about how liberating it has been to examine some of the unfounded expectations she used to hold. And in releasing them, she has also learned how to approach marriage, motherhood and modern home economics in a wa...
2019-12-0456 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast020: Remembering There’s Much to Be Thankful ForIn honor of 2019 coming to an end and Thanksgiving around the corner, I’m sharing a special mini episode. Press play for Ep. 020 as I reflect on what I’m thankful for within the categories of marriage, motherhood and modern home economics. Now, it’s your turn. What are you #honestlythankful for? YOUNG HONEST MOTHERHOOD FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/younghonestmotherhood/ YOUNG HONEST MOTHER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/younghonestmother/ YOUNG HONEST MOTHER SHOW NOTES: https://younghonestmother.com/ep-020-remembering-theres-much-to-be-thankful-for/
2019-11-2711 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast019: Fostering Hope in Teen Moms, Hearing With Your Heart & Walking through Postpartum AnxietyIn this honest conversation, Jazmin Bjorlie shares the lessons she has learned in fostering teen moms alongside raising her biological daughter. She reflects on how her willingness to hear with her heart has allowed her to support people through the hard and messy aspects of life. But walking through her own experience with Postpartum Anxiety helped her to realize how to better set boundaries around her own self care. Press play to hear more about how Jazmin is practicing gratitude beyond expectations as she prepares to welcome Baby #2. And follow along with Jazmin's journey on I...
2019-11-201h 02Young Honest Mother: The Podcast018: Jumpstarting a Cleaner Lifestyle in 3 Simple StepsWhen it comes to modern home economics, reducing my family's exposure to toxic chemicals is at the forefront of my mind. In recent years, I've learned a lot about how harmful chemicals can easily sneak into our everyday lives via the foods we eat and the products we put on our bodies. So, I began to look for ways to live a cleaner lifestyle. But why does low-tox living even matter and how can you jumpstart your way into a less toxic lifestyle? Press play for three simple tips you can start implementing today. And he...
2019-11-1322 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast017: Making New Connections, Continuing to Learn & Investing in the Parenting Long GameIn this honest conversation, Andrea McCracken reflects on navigating new motherhood while caring for an infant with severe medical issues. While tending to her firstborn’s medical needs, Andrea quickly found herself absorbed in keeping her growing family afloat. But as she began gathering the courage to ask questions about her daughter’s diagnosis, she also noticed how cultivating a genuine interest in others helped her connect with a much-needed community of supporters. Andrea also shares how she and her husband of 23 years have been able to unearth valuable lessons in facing child loss and cross-country moves.
2019-11-0649 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast016: Thriving While Parenting Teens, Shifting Away From Peer Orientation & Cultivating ConnectionThink back to your teen years. How did your parents respond to your growing desire for independence? Did emotional upheavals ultimately lead to conflict and difficulty relating to one another? Do you now find yourself wondering if this parent-child rift in adolescence truly is a necessary part of development? Tune into this honest conversation as Sil Reynolds shares how you can thrive while parenting teens. One half of the mother-daughter duo that co-wrote the bestselling book Mothering and Daughtering, Sil reveals how attachment parenting serves as an anchor during what she calls the “second toddlerhood.” She offers key...
2019-10-3049 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast015: Living Through Pregnancy Loss, Acknowledging Your Inner Warrior & Growing a Family Via AdoptionHave you experienced pregnancy or infant loss and felt alone in your grief? Or maybe you know someone who has experienced pregnancy or infant loss but you weren’t sure how best to support them? Tune into this raw and honest conversation as Kiersten Peterson shares about how four pregnancy losses in two years put her in touch with physical and emotional strength she never knew she had. She reflects on how her journey to process the grief led her to share her babies’ stories on social media. And in being open and honest throughout her e...
2019-10-2352 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast014: Navigating the Emotions, Logistics & Expenses of ChildcareHave you ever struggled with feelings of guilt around wanting to consider childcare? Have you ever wondered how you and your little one(s) would even approach the transition? Or are you not even sure where to begin when it comes to navigating the emotions, logistics and expenses of childcare? Tune into this honest conversation as I open up about how I felt blindsided by childcare as a new mother soon to return back to the workplace. I reveal how my husband and I got creative when it came to finding a solution that aligned with our...
2019-10-1634 min
The Modern Mamas PodcastMMP Ep. 123: Maris Young: Community, Solidarity, and the Fabric of WomanhoodIn this episode, Laura sits down with Maris Young of Young Honest Mother to REAL TALK all things life, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and communal living. Maris is a wife and mother who craves authentic connection. She created Young Honest Mother to bear the torch for conversations surrounding all things marriage, motherhood and modern home economics. In all honesty. Unnerved by the unspoken, Maris offers a welcoming space for people to share what their experiences have really been like. As well as sharing thought-provoking blog posts about meaningful topics, Maris also hosts Young Honest Mother: The Podcast to feature heart-to-heart conversations wit...
2019-10-161h 02Young Honest Mother: The Podcast013: Creating a Brand Story, Sharing Authentically & Rocking a Digital BusinessAre you wondering how to turn your skills and gifts into a business? Are you swimming through fear, doubt and indecision about how to present yourself online? Tune into this honest conversation with personal brand coach Jasmine Chanelle as she shares how she helps women go from mom to mogul by staying true to their stories. She walks listeners through how to bust through fear when starting a new venture, cultivate confidence in the gift that you’re offering and set boundaries to help you stay focused on your priorities. After listening to this episode, you’ll have a bett...
2019-10-0942 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast012: Searching for Fulfillment, Overcoming Anxiety & Releasing PerfectionismIn this honest conversation, Nicole Stoddard shares how a well-meaning question about life beyond stay at home motherhood catalyzed panic attacks and debilitating anxiety. Time passed, but the sense of extreme pressure did not. What began as a search for fulfillment transformed into a quest to overcome anxiety. And eventually, Nicole sought help from a naturopathic doctor whose approach changed the course of her life. Tune into this episode to hear how Nicole began fueling her body for feeling better while releasing perfectionism along the way. You can follow along with Nicole’s journey over on...
2019-10-0247 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast011: Defining the Erotic, Rekindling Desire & Embracing PleasureThere’s often a lot of fanfare surrounding the beginning of a committed relationship. But once the honeymoon phase subsides, there’s rarely much talk about how to cultivate a partnership that maintains its spark. In this episode, Relationship and Eroticism Coach, Devon Evans, shares how couples can tune into their sexuality and establish a strong family foundation. In demystifying the erotic, Devon also details how both partners can become fluent in both verbal communication and the language of the body. She outlines different types of desire and how to rekindle them especially after entering parenthood. And just in case...
2019-09-251h 06Young Honest Mother: The Podcast010: Nourishing New Mothers, Honoring the Fourth Trimester & Listening to Our Bodies In this honest conversation, Certified Natural Chef, Courtney Whitsett, shares how she turned to nutrition to help resolve her complicated personal relationship with food. Always a self-proclaimed “food nerd,” Courtney soon began to marry her academic teachings with knowledge of how food can heal the body. She gathered her education and her fascination with maternal health into a Postpartum Personal Chef business called Pour La Mère and now takes care of new mothers' nourishment needs during the Fourth Trimester. Tune into this episode for practical tips for mothers of all ages and stages on how to incor...
2019-09-1846 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast009: Becoming a Teen Mom, Creating Space to Process & Healing the Family LineageMarilyn became a mother at the age of 16 and found herself having to navigate this life-changing transformation without much support from her community. After initially getting kicked out of her mother’s place, she lived with her older sister and was inspired by the way her sister chose to parent with more love and awareness. So, fueled by the birth of her own son, Marilyn set out to do things differently than the way she was raised. She put on her warrior’s armor as she faced homelessness, criticism and growing up alongside her son. You won’t want to mis...
2019-09-1157 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast008: Liberating the Martyrmom, Loving Yourself Better & Dropping the FaçadesAshleigh’s comment on @elizabeth_gilbert_writer’s post stopped me in my tracks, and I knew immediately that I wanted to chat with her on the podcast. So, in this episode, Ashleigh reflects on how she began tirelessly seeking praise in order to feel valued as a child and how that led down a path of taking on more and more responsibilities. Without realizing it, Ashleigh was signing herself up to do things in the most challenging way possible, and before long, she felt like she was struggling to tend to everything on her plate. But it wasn’t unti...
2019-09-041h 09Young Honest Mother: The Podcast007: Adapting the Vision Board, Blending the Family & Living Apart TogetherJenice has always been a writer at heart, and in this intensely honest conversation, she details how her professional journey profoundly shifted once she gave birth to her daughter after struggling with fertility. She explores how being open about life transitions has also helped her to settle into step-motherhood after a season of living apart from her husband while still cultivating their relationship. And now, she’s in the process of rediscovering who she is as she chronicles her journey on social media. Press play to hear more. YOUNG HONEST MOTHERHOOD FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/gr...
2019-08-2844 minYoung Honest Mother: The PodcastEp. 006 Weaning: Letting go of old patternsWhile weaning is a very valid and very distinct part of the breastfeeding journey, it’s a phase that is often not talked about. In this episode, Maris shares her personal experience of bringing her breastfeeding journey to an end after over 2 years of nursing her son, and she covers her reasons for wanting to make this transition. She details exactly how she communicated the the process with her son, and reflects on how she decided when was the right time to stop breastfeeding. She offers practical tips for how to ease into the transition for both mother and ch...
2019-08-2129 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast005: Redefining Self Confidence, Managing Anxiety & Pushing Through Negative Self TalkIn this episode, Clinical Therapist Topsie VandenBosch breaks down how to know when therapy is needed. She has worked in many different contexts, but currently her practice is full of women looking for insight on how to smoothly transition into motherhood. Topsie shares how mothers can start to redefine their self confidence, and she gives practical tips for how women can prepare if they want to stay at home as the primary caregiver. She also gives advice for how to manage anxiety as a working mom. Topsie is also a Mindset Coach, so tune in as she walks listeners...
2019-08-1452 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast004: Reflecting on Widowhood, Holding Firm Boundaries & Facing MenopauseIn this honest conversation, Regina chronicles the lessons she’s learned through becoming a widow, a divorcée and a newlywed. Tune in as she shares how allowing herself to be vulnerable helped her to cultivate the courage to tell her whole story without feeling the need to shape shift for the sake of others’ opinions. By holding firm boundaries, she has also been able to set an example for her only child even as she now explores their relationship through the lens of an empty nest. Finally, Regina gives an account of a few of the things she wishe...
2019-08-071h 12Young Honest Mother: The Podcast003: Becoming a Postpartum Doula, Cultivating Intuition & Slow LivingWith Emily Parekh and Maris Young As this conversation unfolds, Emily shares about her experience as she transitioned from working outside the home into becoming a stay at home mother. Rather than filling every waking hour with activities and play dates, she has reclaimed her own schedule by introducing the concept of slow living. Inspired to become a postpartum doula after recognizing the desire to support new mothers, Emily encourages the women she serves to tap into their own intuition as well. Whether it’s developing a parenting style that fits both...
2019-07-3159 minYoung Honest Mother: The Podcast002: Doing It “Right,” Overcoming Prenatal Depression and Raising a Family AbroadWith Hennah Abubaker and Maris Young While Hennah’s pregnancy offered a respite from rigid perfectionism and resolved long-standing body image issues, she also struggled with prenatal depression. Moving from London to Dallas challenged her idea of “home” as she began to make a life abroad as a newlywed. And she was faced with navigating motherhood thousands of miles away from her friends and family. If you’re ready to hear how Hennah was able to reclaim her identity and rediscover a sense of belonging, don’t wait to tune into this raw and...
2019-07-311h 03Young Honest Mother: The PodcastAn Introduction to Honest ConversationsWith Maris Young How can I continue to cultivate intimacy in my marriage? How can I maintain my sense of self as I journey through motherhood? How can I approach modern home economics in a way that feels authentic to me and my family? And most importantly: why is no one talking about what life is *really* like? In this inaugural episode of Young Honest Mother: The Podcast, I’m sharing how becoming pregnant with my first child planted the seeds for this project. I was craving conversation surrounding marriage, motherhood and...
2019-07-3107 min
The Maris ReviewEpisode 8: Lauren MechlingLauren Mechling has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, The New Yorker online, and Vogue, where she writes a book column. She's worked as a crime reporter and metro columnist for The New York Sun, a young adult novelist, and a features editor at The Wall Street Journal. How Could She is her first novel for adults.Recommended ClickingHow To End a FriendshipThe Life-Changing Magic of ClogsPeople StandingRecommended ReadingCoventry by Rachel CuskThree Women by Lisa TaddeoExcellent Women by Barbara Pym
2019-06-2733 min
The Maris ReviewEpisode 5: Nicole Dennis-BennNicole Dennis-Benn is a Lambda Literary Award winner and New York Foundation for the Arts Artist Fellowship recipient. She's also a finalist for the 2016 John Leonard Prize National Book Critics Circle Award, the 2016 Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, and the 2017 Young Lions Fiction Award for her debut novel, Here Comes the Sun— a New York Times Notable Book of the year, an NPR, Amazon, Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2016. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Elle, Electric Literature, Ebony, and the Feminist Wire. She was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, and lives with her wi...
2019-06-0620 min
Diamond Factory2018 - 12 - 10 How Mom's Can Build YL Part - Time, Maris Russell YL PlatinumOurSimpleTraining.com
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2018-12-1500 min
GradCast165 | Canada Needs You Today! Romanian-Canadian Enlistment in WWIBy the time the First World War began, over 8000 Romanian immigrants had established new lives in the young Dominion of Canada. Over the course of the war, hundreds would enlist in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces to fight for a country they barely knew. History MA student Ilinca Olariu delves in archives and museums in search of their stories. Yimin and Navaneeth host. Want to find out more about Ilinica? Follow her on Instagram @ilincaolariu or Twitter @ilincaolariu
Hosted by: Yimin Chen & Navaneeth Mohan
Produced by: Chantal Lemire
2018-05-2328 minGradCast81 | Taking Control with Annalise TrudellThis week our brave heroes meet with Annalise Trudell who finished her PhD on working with young women to give themselves agency. Warning, a handful of swear words worked themselves in.
Hosts: Yimin Chen & Taniya Nagpaland
2016-10-0531 min