<![CDATA[That Mom]]>That Mom is the podcast for mothers who are done living on autopilot.

If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, “I love my kids… but this can’t be all there is,” you’re in the right place.

This isn’t another space telling you how to be a better mom. It’s a space that helps you live a better life.

Here, we talk honestly about what motherhood actually feels like—the joy, the overwhelm, the identity shifts, the invisible load—and how to build a life that feels more intentional, more aligned, and more like you again.

You’ll hear real conversations with experts, thinkers, and mothers who are reimagining what it means to thrive—not by doing more, but by choosing differently. We explore practical tools, mindset shifts, and honest stories that help you reconnect with yourself in the middle of everyday life.

Because motherhood shouldn’t mean disappearing.

It should mean expanding into a life that feels full of meaning, joy, and honesty.

If you’re ready to stop living by “shoulds” and start building a life you actually want to wake up to—hit subscribe and come be part of this with us.

]]>www.thatmompodcast.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:33:59 GMTMon, 13 Apr 2026 21:02:32 GMT60That Mom<p><b>That Mom</b> is the podcast for mothers who are done living on autopilot.</p><p>If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, <i>“I love my kids… but this can’t be all there is,”</i> you’re in the right place.</p><p>This isn’t another space telling you how to be a better mom. It’s a space that helps you live a better life.</p><p>Here, we talk honestly about what motherhood actually feels like—the joy, the overwhelm, the identity shifts, the invisible load—and how to build a life that feels more intentional, more aligned, and more like you again.</p><p>You’ll hear real conversations with experts, thinkers, and mothers who are reimagining what it means to thrive—not by doing more, but by choosing differently. We explore practical tools, mindset shifts, and honest stories that help you reconnect with yourself in the middle of everyday life.</p><p>Because motherhood shouldn’t mean disappearing.</p><p>It should mean expanding into a life that feels full of meaning, joy, and honesty.</p><p>If you’re ready to stop living by “shoulds” and start building a life you actually want to wake up to—hit subscribe and come be part of this with us.</p><p></p>episodicThat Mommaria@thatmompodcast.comno<![CDATA[The Lie Moms Keep Believing About “Doing Enough”]]>Many moms are quietly asking themselves the same question: Am I doing a good job?
In this episode, Karen Johnson—known as the “21st Century Stay-at-Home Mom”—shares a perspective that challenges the pressure, the expectations, and the constant feeling that we should be doing more.

What We Cover:

  • Why so many moms feel like they’re not “doing enough”
  • The cultural pressure behind perfection in motherhood
  • The question that changes everything: What do I want to be when they grow up?
  • Why your identity matters just as much as your children’s outcomes
  • Her strong stance against the beauty + diet industry and how it impacts moms
  • The simple but powerful truth more moms need to hear: you’re likely already doing a good job

About the Guest:
Karen Johnson is known as the “21st Century Stay-at-Home Mom,” where she shares honest reflections on motherhood, identity, and modern family life. She is the author of What Do I Want to Be When They Grow Up?, a book that invites moms to consider their own growth alongside their children’s.

Key Insight (this is subtle but powerful to include):
Karen challenges the idea that motherhood should come at the expense of self—encouraging women to reject unrealistic beauty standards and redefine success in a way that feels aligned and sustainable.

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]]>6b25e985-097f-4ffd-840a-93ffbe9e5533Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:15:00 GMT<p>Many moms are quietly asking themselves the same question: <i>Am I doing a good job?</i><br />In this episode, Karen Johnson—known as the “21st Century Stay-at-Home Mom”—shares a perspective that challenges the pressure, the expectations, and the constant feeling that we should be doing more.</p><p><b>What We Cover:</b></p><ul><li>Why so many moms feel like they’re not “doing enough”</li><li>The cultural pressure behind perfection in motherhood</li><li>The question that changes everything: <i>What do I want to be when they grow up?</i></li><li>Why your identity matters just as much as your children’s outcomes</li><li>Her strong stance against the beauty + diet industry and how it impacts moms</li><li>The simple but powerful truth more moms need to hear: you’re likely already doing a good job</li></ul><p><b>About the Guest:</b><br />Karen Johnson is known as the “21st Century Stay-at-Home Mom,” where she shares honest reflections on motherhood, identity, and modern family life. She is the author of What Do I Want to Be When They Grow Up?, a book that invites moms to consider their own growth alongside their children’s.</p><p><b>Key Insight (this is subtle but powerful to include):</b><br />Karen challenges the idea that motherhood should come at the expense of self—encouraging women to reject unrealistic beauty standards and redefine success in a way that feels aligned and sustainable.</p><p></p><p><b>Links + Resources:</b></p><ul><li>Follow Karen: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/21stcenturysahm/" target="_blank">@21stcenturysahm</a></li><li>Get her book: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/03nddEbJ" target="_blank">What do I Want to Be When They Grow Up</a></li><li>Follow me: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thatmom_thepodcast" target="_blank"><b>@thatmom_thepodcast</b></a></li><li>Join the email list: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thatmom.kit.com/intentionalmom" target="_blank"><b>EMAIL</b></a></li></ul><p><br />If this episode made you feel seen, share it with another mom who needs that reminder—and follow the show for more conversations like this.</p>no00:38:2012The Lie Moms Keep Believing About “Doing Enough”full<![CDATA[If You Feel Stuck in Your Career After Kids—Start Here]]>If you’ve ever thought, “I know something needs to change—but I don’t even know what I want or where to start,” this episode is for you.
Former Harvard Business School career coach Becca Carnahan shares practical, actionable tools to help moms get clarity—and actually ask for what they need at work and in life.

What We Cover:

  • Why career confusion is so common after having kids
  • How to define your personal “criteria” for a fulfilling career and life
  • The biggest mistake people make when trying to make a change
  • How to ask for what you want at work (with real examples)
  • Why clarity comes from action—not overthinking
  • How small shifts can create major changes in your day-to-day life

About the Guest:
Becca Carnahan is a former Harvard Business School career coach who now helps moms navigate career transitions with clarity and confidence. She is the author of When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids, where she blends practical strategy with the realities of modern motherhood.

Key Insight:
Becca’s approach is grounded in action—helping women move out of indecision and into small, intentional steps that create real momentum in both career and life.

Links + Resources:


If you’ve been feeling stuck or unsure what’s next, share this episode with a friend—and follow the show so you don’t miss what’s coming next.

]]>c4946a04-e5c5-45f2-82ba-d5ce30cc55f0Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>If you’ve ever thought, <i>“I know something needs to change—but I don’t even know what I want or where to start,”</i> this episode is for you.<br />Former Harvard Business School career coach Becca Carnahan shares practical, actionable tools to help moms get clarity—and actually ask for what they need at work and in life.</p><p><b>What We Cover:</b></p><ul><li>Why career confusion is so common after having kids</li><li>How to define your personal “criteria” for a fulfilling career and life</li><li>The biggest mistake people make when trying to make a change</li><li>How to ask for what you want at work (with real examples)</li><li>Why clarity comes from action—not overthinking</li><li>How small shifts can create major changes in your day-to-day life</li></ul><p><b>About the Guest:</b><br />Becca Carnahan is a former Harvard Business School career coach who now helps moms navigate career transitions with clarity and confidence. She is the author of When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids, where she blends practical strategy with the realities of modern motherhood.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Insight:</b><br />Becca’s approach is grounded in action—helping women move out of indecision and into small, intentional steps that create real momentum in both career and life.</p><p></p><p><b>Links + Resources:</b></p><ul><li>Work with Becca: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://beccacarnahan.com/" target="_blank">Next Chapter Careers</a></li><li>Follow Becca: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/becca.carnahan/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li>Get her book: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/0gVXZZzn" target="_blank">When Mommy Grows Up</a></li><li>Follow me: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thatmom_thepodcast" target="_blank"><b>Instagram</b></a></li><li>Join the email list: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thatmom.kit.com/intentionalmom" target="_blank"><b>EMAIL</b></a></li></ul><p><br />If you’ve been feeling stuck or unsure what’s next, share this episode with a friend—and follow the show so you don’t miss what’s coming next.</p><hr /><h1></h1>no00:50:3614If You Feel Stuck in Your Career After Kids—Start Herefull<![CDATA[The Impossible Standard of Motherhood No One Talks About]]>Motherhood today comes with invisible rules—and impossible standards.
In this episode, Dr. Lynn O’Brien Hallstein breaks down the cultural systems shaping how we define a “good” mom… and why so many women feel like they’re failing.

What We Cover:

  • Why motherhood feels so high-pressure (and where that pressure actually comes from)
  • How media + culture define the “good” vs. “bad” mom
  • The hidden expectation that moms must do everything and look good doing it
  • Why this isn’t an individual problem—it’s systemic
  • How to start thinking differently about your role as a mother

About the Guest:
Dr. Lynn O’Brien Hallstein is a professor of rhetoric and the author of Bikini-Ready Moms, along with other works exploring motherhood, identity, and cultural expectations placed on women. Her research focuses on how societal narratives shape women’s lived experiences.

Links + Resources:


If this episode resonated, send it to a mom who needs to hear it—and follow the show so you don’t miss what’s coming next.

]]>3ec5d215-dcce-4c9c-9fa3-f2ed11b11d31Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT<p>Motherhood today comes with invisible rules—and impossible standards.<br />In this episode, Dr. Lynn O’Brien Hallstein breaks down the cultural systems shaping how we define a “good” mom… and why so many women feel like they’re failing.</p><p><b>What We Cover:</b></p><ul><li>Why motherhood feels so high-pressure (and where that pressure actually comes from)</li><li>How media + culture define the “good” vs. “bad” mom</li><li>The hidden expectation that moms must do everything <i>and</i> look good doing it</li><li>Why this isn’t an individual problem—it’s systemic</li><li>How to start thinking differently about your role as a mother</li></ul><p><b>About the Guest:</b><br />Dr. Lynn O’Brien Hallstein is a professor of rhetoric and the author of Bikini-Ready Moms, along with other works exploring motherhood, identity, and cultural expectations placed on women. Her research focuses on how societal narratives shape women’s lived experiences.</p><p></p><p><b>Links + Resources:</b></p><ul><li>Find Dr. Lynn O'Brien Hallstein: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bu.edu/cgs/profile/d-lynn-obrien-hallstein/" target="_blank">Boston University</a></li><li>Follow me: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thatmom_thepodcast" target="_blank"><b>Instagram</b></a></li><li>Join the email list: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thatmom.kit.com/intentionalmom" target="_blank"><b>EMAIL</b></a></li><li>Learn More: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://riverside.com/www.thatmompodcast.com" target="_blank"><b>That Mom Website</b></a></li></ul><p><br />If this episode resonated, send it to a mom who needs to hear it—and follow the show so you don’t miss what’s coming next.</p>no00:40:5711The Impossible Standard of Motherhood No One Talks Aboutfull<![CDATA[You’re Doing Everything Right—So Why Are You Still Burned Out?]]>If you’ve ever felt like what used to work in your life just… doesn’t anymore—you’re not alone.
In this episode, burnout coach Christine Anastasia explains why motherhood changes everything—and why you can’t problem-solve your way out of burnout.

What We Cover:

  • Why burnout in motherhood is different
  • The breaking point: when old strategies stop working
  • Why you can’t logic your way out of burnout
  • The grief of losing your “old self”
  • How your energy impacts your entire family
  • What it actually looks like to access a better version of yourself

About the Guest:
Christine Anastasia is a burnout coach who helps overwhelmed moms move out of survival mode and into a more sustainable, energized way of living.

Links + Resources:


If this episode hit home, share it with a friend—and make sure you’re following the show for more conversations like this.

]]>67e872ca-64fc-478b-b3a3-14af32af3549Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:45:00 GMT<p>If you’ve ever felt like what used to work in your life just… doesn’t anymore—you’re not alone.<br />In this episode, burnout coach Christine Anastasia explains why motherhood changes everything—and why you can’t problem-solve your way out of burnout.</p><p></p><p><b>What We Cover:</b></p><ul><li>Why burnout in motherhood is different</li><li>The breaking point: when old strategies stop working</li><li>Why you <i>can’t</i> logic your way out of burnout</li><li>The grief of losing your “old self”</li><li>How your energy impacts your entire family</li><li>What it actually looks like to access a better version of yourself</li></ul><p></p><p><b>About the Guest:</b><br />Christine Anastasia is a burnout coach who helps overwhelmed moms move out of survival mode and into a more sustainable, energized way of living.</p><p></p><p><b>Links + Resources:</b></p><ul><li>Work with Christine: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://christineanastasia.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooxBpqCERtCoTg7BBPnPICOWAlGyxR8nmFLLdFN9OOJIv6-lL4t" target="_blank">Christine Anastasia Coaching</a></li><li>Follow Christine: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/christineanastasiacoaching?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank">Christine on Instagram</a></li><li>Follow me: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thatmom_thepodcast" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li>Join the email list: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thatmom.kit.com/intentionalmom" target="_blank">EMAIL</a></li><li>Learn More: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.thatmompodcast.com" target="_blank">That Mom Website</a></li></ul><p><br />If this episode hit home, share it with a friend—and make sure you’re following the show for more conversations like this.</p>no00:41:0313You’re Doing Everything Right—So Why Are You Still Burned Out?full<![CDATA[That Mom: For the Woman You Used to Be (and the One You’re Becoming)]]>This isn’t another podcast about becoming a better mom.

It’s about becoming a more alive one.

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering where you went in the middle of motherhood—between the schedules, the expectations, the invisible mental load—this space is for you.

That Mom is a podcast for women who love their children deeply… but refuse to believe that losing themselves is part of the deal.

Here, we talk honestly about what motherhood really feels like—the joy, the identity shifts, the overwhelm, and the quiet moments of questioning we don’t always say out loud.

And then we explore something different: how to live with more intention, more meaning, and more honesty about what you actually want your life to look like.

This is not about doing more.

It’s about living better.

If that resonates, hit follow—because this is just the beginning.

]]>2b21ccfb-1402-4ada-b4ee-64ae018884c4Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:13:55 GMT<p>This isn’t another podcast about becoming a better mom.</p><p>It’s about becoming a more <i>alive</i> one.</p><p>If you’ve ever found yourself wondering where you went in the middle of motherhood—between the schedules, the expectations, the invisible mental load—this space is for you.</p><p><i>That Mom</i> is a podcast for women who love their children deeply… but refuse to believe that losing themselves is part of the deal.</p><p>Here, we talk honestly about what motherhood really feels like—the joy, the identity shifts, the overwhelm, and the quiet moments of questioning we don’t always say out loud.</p><p>And then we explore something different: how to live with more intention, more meaning, and more honesty about what you actually want your life to look like.</p><p>This is not about doing more.</p><p>It’s about living better.</p><p>If that resonates, hit follow—because this is just the beginning.</p>no00:01:411That Mom: For the Woman You Used to Be (and the One You’re Becoming)trailer