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Red Wines, Grey Areas and White Butterflies

Red Wines, Grey Areas and White Butterflies

April 24th, 2024

The girls are joined by the magnetic and hilarious, Traci Hilton. You would have no idea by her vibrant personality that Traci lost her husband one year ago this month. From the moment they met to when he took his final breath, Traci so tenderly and boldly, sweeps us along for the incredible ride that was her time with Brent.

Let Me Writhe

Let Me Writhe

April 17th, 2024

Joy and Sarah sit down with best friend, art director and graphic designer, Mackenzie K Moore. We delve into the unspoken pressure of keeping work and home life separate.

I Love Simplicity but I’m Not Simple

I Love Simplicity but I’m Not Simple

March 20th, 2024

Joy and Sarah are joined by indie-pop artist and songwriter Erin McCarley. We go deep into the process of piecing your identity back together after birth.

Mom Therapy w/ Jenny Black

Mom Therapy w/ Jenny Black

March 6th, 2024

Therapy lesson of the day: Never have a fight over text!

I Would Like A Prize

I Would Like A Prize

February 21st, 2024

The girls sit down with Joy’s long-time fellow thespian and improviser Margaret Patton French where we delve deeper into the trials, tribulations and joys of motherhood.

Wonder Woman in Real Life

Wonder Woman in Real Life

February 7th, 2024

The girls are joined by Music Health Alliance founder and Sarah’s big sister, Tatum Hauck Allsep, who so graciously shares her story of strength amid adversity.

Create Your Own Normal

Create Your Own Normal

January 24th, 2024

Des Stauffer shares with us her journey through denial, grief and joy as she raises her funny, neurodivergent, strong-willed, differently-abled, music-loving, extroverted, youngest daughter.

Holiday Aftermath

Holiday Aftermath

January 10th, 2024

Joy and Sarah talk about their holidays and how overwhelming it is to be the ones responsible for creating that Christmas magic.

Mom Therapy with Jenny Black

Mom Therapy with Jenny Black

December 20th, 2023

Nothing about motherhood feeds your ego.

The One With the Confinement Nurse

The One With the Confinement Nurse

December 6th, 2023

Tabitha One Tune shares her 3 week postpartum experience with a confinement nanny.

High Strangeness with Leigh Nash

High Strangeness with Leigh Nash

November 22nd, 2023

Joy and Sarah are stoked to be joined by the one and only Leigh Nash! You know her from her hit song “Kiss Me” by Sixpence none the Richer. She is currently on the road guesting for 10’000 Maniacs in attempts to survive being an empty-nester. Joy has to rearrange the nursery and Sarah is tired of being the bad cop.

All My Eggs in One Basket with Lindsey Rhodes

All My Eggs in One Basket with Lindsey Rhodes

November 8th, 2023

The girls are joined by Lindsey Rhodes, a hot yoga instructor in East Nashville who walks us through her journey with IVF.

Mom Therapy with Jenny Black

Mom Therapy with Jenny Black

October 18th, 2023

Joy, Sarah & Jenny are mixing things up this season! They are using this time as a “Mom Therapy” session where they can broach topics they are currently dealing with. Submit yours via Instagram!

Out of the Woods with Shelly Colvin

Out of the Woods with Shelly Colvin

October 4th, 2023

Sarah and Joy sit down with singer-songwriter and musician Shelly Colvin, who walks us through the tragic day in May of 2020 when she almost lost her husband and son.

The Clubhouse with Liz Stoner

The Clubhouse with Liz Stoner

September 20th, 2023

Liz describes herself as a chronic optimist . She tells the tales of her 5 natural, drug-free births that took place all over the US, one technically falling out in her shorts. Also she didn’t use baby wipes, in case you wanna feel shittier about yourself. No pun intended.

Ain't Nobody Perfect with Leah Larabell

Ain't Nobody Perfect with Leah Larabell

September 6th, 2023

Joy and Sarah interview Trained Herbalist Leah Larabell, who shares with us what led her to be so passionate about nature and all it has to offer and opens up about her difficulty to conceive. She gives us some easy tips on how to prepare our immune systems for the winter.

Dadcult: Father’s Day Special

Dadcult: Father’s Day Special

June 14th, 2023

Joy & Sarah are joined by their husbands for this year's Father’s Day special!! Sarah is grieving Parker’s 4th birthday and Joy is shoving down her feelings about Eva graduating 5th grade.

After the Episode w/ Jenny Black: Kellee Akers

After the Episode w/ Jenny Black: Kellee Akers

May 24th, 2023

Joined once again by resident Momcult guru, Jenny Black, the girls rehash their discussion with elementary school principal, Kellee Akers. We touch on the illusion of balance and how to be helpful after a traumatic event.

Learn to Love the Grind

Learn to Love the Grind

May 10th, 2023

Joy and Sarah are joined by Elementary School Principal, Kellee Akers. She is a mother to 3 teenagers and has been an urban school educator for 25 years so to say she’s gathered some tidbits about parenting along the way is an understatement. You won’t wanna miss this one!

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Stephanie Wilson

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Stephanie Wilson

April 26th, 2023

Jenny shares her grief about losing her kids to the world's expectations once they started school and the struggle to learn how both you and your kids adapt and function within a new system.

Everything I’ve Ever Wanted

Everything I’ve Ever Wanted

April 12th, 2023

The girls sit down with longtime friend, Stephanie Melidis Wilson to discuss the day to day juggling act we all perform and the importance of soaking in the sweet moments.

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Emily Kopp

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Emily Kopp

March 22nd, 2023

Sarah, Joy and Jenny sit down once again to talk through Emily’s visit. We learn a new significance of the song “Red, Red Wine” and did you know you can learn about yourself through your handwriting?

Let Go of the Clench

Let Go of the Clench

March 8th, 2023

From fertility clinics to panic attacks to sperm donors, our lovely guest Emily Kopp speaks on how becoming a parent shifted her relationship with herself.

After the Episode w/ Jenny Black: Caroline Loccoriere

After the Episode w/ Jenny Black: Caroline Loccoriere

Feb 22nd, 2023

Jenny, Joy and Sarah talk more about anger and expectations. Jenny gets personal.

Generosity of Spirit

Generosity of Spirit

Feb 8th, 2023

Joy and Sarah are joined by Caroline Locorriere, founder of Nashville Acting Studio and Joy’s acting teacher for the last 3 years. She shares with us about losing her own mother, swiftly followed by her divorce and the challenges of being a single parent to an only child.

After the episode with Jenny Black: Niko McCall

After the episode with Jenny Black: Niko McCall

Jan 25th, 2023

The gang is back together to talk about our wonderful guest, Niko McCall and how it’s become harder than ever to lean in and trust our mothers intuition when it comes to our children’s curiosity about gender identity and sexual curiosity.

Leading with Compassion

Leading with Compassion

Jan 11th, 2023

Joy and Sarah are joined by their first parent who is trans. Niko shares with us his story of discovering himself alongside becoming a mom.

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Jessie Busbee

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Jessie Busbee

Dec 14th, 2022

Jenny is back and shares her admiration for Jessie. We spend more time discussing trauma, grief, and healing our inner child.

“It’s OK to not be OK” (Part 2)

“It’s OK to not be OK” (Part 2)

Nov 23rd, 2022

Once again, Joy and Sarah get to sit back down with Jessie Busbee and discuss life and motherhood after loss.

“It’s OK to not be OK” (Part 1)

“It’s OK to not be OK” (Part 1)

Nov 9th, 2022

Joy and Sarah are joined by dear friend Jessie Busbee, who walks them through what it’s been like raising her 3 girls in the midst of losing her husband to Glioblastoma in 2019.

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Kate Mills

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Kate Mills

Oct 26th, 2022

Sarah is working on managing her anxiety, Joy finds a new use for Jolly Ranchers and Jenny’s book is officially on Amazon!

“Don’t Beat the F*** Outta Yourself”

“Don’t Beat the F*** Outta Yourself”

Oct 12th, 2022

Joy and Sarah sit down with Kate Mills to gab about her role as the mother of a blended family and how it felt sending her kiddos off to college recently.

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Andrea Fecht

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Andrea Fecht

Sept 28th, 2022

Jenny has new hair and took a trip out west. Joy’s tooth fairy experience comes to a close (for now) and they discuss the generational pressure to “stay informed” while also trying to be present for our kids.

What, Do You Think I’m Weak?

What, Do You Think I’m Weak?

Sept 14th, 2022

Joy and Sarah jump right in with long time friend, Andrea Fecht. Sarah talks about her visit to a psychic and Joy is tired of being the tooth fairy.

The Leader, The Foodie & The Old Soul

The Leader, The Foodie & The Old Soul

June 15th, 2022

Joy and Sarah are joined by their first dad in honor of Father’s Day. Writer, director and actor, Jesse Santoyo is a single father to 3 boys. He shares with us the ups and downs from the other side of the aisle.

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Katie Schecter

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Katie Schecter

May 25th, 2022

Jenny, Joy and Sarah discuss the stress of packing school lunches, the importance of who you get your advice from and motherhood as strength training.

Jimmy Stewart, Carrot Top & All the Badass Mothers

Jimmy Stewart, Carrot Top & All the Badass Mothers

May 18th, 2022

Joy and Sarah interview their 1st pregnant mom, Katie Schecter! She talks about her crazy pregnancy dreams, swollen feet, and the illusion of feeling ready.

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Sarah & Cathey

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Sarah & Cathey

April 27th, 2022

Jenny joins Sarah and Joy to swoon over the twins’ incredible story of true love. Jenny updates us on how her Ted Talk went.

The Big C, Surrogacy, and Ryan Gosling

The Big C, Surrogacy, and Ryan Gosling

April 20th, 2022

Joy and Sarah sit down with Joy’s twin cousins who share their cancer and surrogacy journey with us.

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Haylee Young

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Haylee Young

March 23rd, 2022

Joy, Sarah and Jenny talk about the idea of the “right-sized” anger as well as some dirty-facting on the Buddhist concept of The Watcher and The Doer as it pertains to mom guilt.

"I Don’t Give A Sh*t!"

"I Don’t Give A Sh*t!"

March 16th, 2022

Sarah and Joy are joined by nurse practitioner and mother of one, Haylee Young. They get into the difficulty of transitions, pushing boundaries, and the struggle of finding your way back to yourself after kids.

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Tyler Gilstrap

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Tyler Gilstrap

February 23rd, 2022

Licensed therapist Jenny Black joins to discuss the haziness of Mom Guilt and a hack for teach consequences.

Dark Days, Dirty-Facting and Simple Self-Care

Dark Days, Dirty-Facting and Simple Self-Care

February 16th, 2022

Choreographer and more importantly Joy’s neighbor, Tyler shares her brief journey through IVF, her love of being pregnant, and the difficulty to remain creative as a mom let alone during a pandemic.

After the Episode without Jenny Black: Caitlin Mello

After the Episode without Jenny Black: Caitlin Mello

January 26th, 2022

Joy and Sarah find themselves without marriage and family therapist Jenny Black but still manage to reflect on their chat with Caitlin Mello.

The Grass is Greener Where You Water It

The Grass is Greener Where You Water It

January 19th, 2022

A single mom from day one, Caitlin Mello joins Sarah and Joy to share her unexpected journey into motherhood and how she’s continued to pave her own path ever since.

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Julia Vega

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Julia Vega

December 16th, 2021

Discussing the Momcult episode with Julia Vega, all about processing grief, managing expectations and the fingerprints our moms leave behind on us.

Congratulations, It's a Teenage Girl!

Congratulations, It's a Teenage Girl!

December 15th, 2021

Joy and Sarah talk with guest Julia Vega about the sudden loss of her mother and the new responsibilities she faces as the now legal guardian of her little sister.

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Alexis Paulson

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Alexis Paulson

November 24th, 2021

Licensed marriage and family therapist Jenny Black reflects on our chat with Alexis Paulson.

Resentment: A Love Story

Resentment: A Love Story

November 17th, 2021

This week Sarah and Joy are joined by one of Joy’s oldest childhood friends, Alexis Paulson. Listen in as she so graciously walks us through the difficult birth of her first child and the healing that came with her second.

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Shannon Ware

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Shannon Ware

October 27th, 2021

Licensed marriage and family therapist Jenny Black joins us to add additional insights into our chat with Shannon Ware.

The One Where Everyone Cries

The One Where Everyone Cries

October 20th, 2021

Join Momcult as they chat with business owner Shannon Ware about her life as a working mom with 2 daughters and the struggle to manage it all.

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Shannon Lee Miller

After the Episode with Jenny Black: Shannon Lee Miller

September 29th, 2021

Licensed marriage and family therapist Jenny Black joins us to add additional insights into our chat with Shannon Lee Miller.

Penises, Pinworms & Sweet Potatoes with Shannon Lee Miller

Penises, Pinworms & Sweet Potatoes with Shannon Lee Miller

September 22nd, 2021

Ghostwriter and developmental editor Shannon Lee Miller comes in to talk about her life as a mom of three and shares a few of the triumphs, trials, and some of the messier parts of motherhood. Join us!

Nipples as Knobs with Jenny Black

Nipples as Knobs with Jenny Black

September 8th, 2021

Sarah and Joy introduce themselves and reminisce with licensed marriage and family therapist Jenny Black about some of the hardest phases of her motherhood journey.

Introducing the Momcult Podcast

Introducing the Momcult Podcast

September 2nd, 2021

The Momcult Podcast with Joy Todd and Sarah H Parker Masse, coming soon.