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Betches Moms

by Betches Media

They’re expensive, sometimes annoying and the best thing that’s ever happened to us. But there’s so much more to being a mom that no one really talks about. Betches Moms is a podcast that deals with all the real sh*t that happens - like what to do when your toddler figures out TikTok, the fact that the baby’s not the only one who has to wear a diaper after birth, or your mother-in-law constantly criticizing you for eating carbs or drinking coffee. Relax, it’s decaf. Hosts Aleen Dreksler and Brittany Levine share stories and insights, interview guests, and have honest conversations about what it’s really like being, and becoming, a mom. They may not be experts (that’s what the expert guests are for) but they have plenty of opinions and life experience to share. Each week they answer questions about the sides of pregnancy and motherhood that everyone experiences, but you rarely hear about. You know, the moments in between those perfect looking Insta posts. So get ready to lock yourself in the bathroom (or wherever else you hide from your kids) and listen to this podcast. Because you’ll literally never be alone again.

Episodes

Here's What Your Kid's Actions Really Mean Ft. Dr. Becky

1h 3m · Published 01 Aug 04:00

Aleen and Brittany are re-joined by one of their favorite guests, clinical psychologist, author, and CEO of Good Inside, Dr. Becky Kennedy. Dr. Becky starts by outlining the 10 principle problem behaviors in children from her book. She suggests that the way we interact with our kids is the way they interact with themselves - behavior is just a window into a child. Aleen wonders if ‘bad’ behavior is inevitable, but Dr.Becky explains that it’s more about kids' temperament in relation to the environment. On the flip side, Brittany wonders how to praise ‘good’ behavior. Dr. Becky explains that their achievement isn’t their identity and neither is their ‘bad’ behavior. Ultimately, kids develop the identity their parents reflect back to them: you want to separate their identity on the inside from their actions. The Good Inside approach isn’t soft —there’s a lot between sending your kid to their room and ‘feel your feelings.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let Your Kids Make Core Memories Without You

40m · Published 25 Jul 04:00

This week, Brittany celebrates becoming an aunt while Aleen continues to work on getting Mila back on her sleep schedule. Next, they jump right into a listener submitted “No Mom Guilt” where a mom realizes that she doesn’t have to be involved in every one of her kid’s core memories - and that’s okay. Then, Brittany shares a No Mom Guilt/Mom Win of her own, where she puts modern parenting into practice with the help from Kristin Gallant and Deena Margolin from Big Little Feelings (make sure to check out that episode). Lastly, they end with a “Am I A Mom-ster?” email where a listener feels guilty about snapping at her husband and escaping to the gym parking lot for a moment of silence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Consider Going To Therapy With Your Monster-In-Law

55m · Published 18 Jul 04:00

This week, Aleen and Brittany start off by revisiting their very stressful week. Brittany, without internet for the past 7 days, shares how she has kept her kids entertained while Aleen has been (literally) counting the minutes for Mila’s teeth to grow in and her sleep schedule to resume. Next, they answer some listener questions about their workout plans and give tips and tricks on how to set up a successful birth plan. They end on a “Am I A Mom-ster?” submission where one mom is stressing over the name her MIL has chosen for herself, “Mom-Mom” - which is mom, but twice. (edited) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discipline Is Not The Same As Punishment Ft. Big Little Feelings

53m · Published 11 Jul 04:00

This week Brittany and Aleen bring on two highly requested guests, Kristin Gallant and Deena Margolin of Big Little Feelings. They start off by identifying where the idea of “Modern Parenting” began and Deena explains how it is actually rooted in science. Aleen then, asks the big question, “Can I f*ck up my kid?” and they reassure us that no one is perfect and you should just strive to create an environment where your child feels heard. Throughout the entire episode Kristin and Deena give actionable tips to handle the inevitable tantrums and they leave with a word of encouragement that no matter who it is, every mom is learning as they go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting Your MIL On Board With Your Parenting Style

52m · Published 04 Jul 04:00

This week, Aleen and Brittany dedicate an episode to answering all of your burning "mom" questions. Aleen starts off by sharing how Mila is now standing and crawling on her own and Brittany comments on how watching your children develop into their own personalities is so exciting. Then, they jump right into the listener's questions about choosing baby names, how big they want their families, and how to decide if being a stay at home mom is right for you. Next, they introduce a new segment called “Trending Mom-ents” and play the popular game of “He’s a 10, but…” (He’s a 10, but he doesn’t listen to Betches Moms). Lastly, they end on a “Am I A Mom-ster” email where a mom is wondering if asking her MIL to take a course on parenting is taking it too far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parenting From A Betches Dad Ft. Noah Levine

40m · Published 27 Jun 04:00

This week, Brittany brings on a very special guest, her husband, Noah Levine to get a dad’s perspective on parenting. Brittany starts off by asking how he felt when finding out he would become a dad and Noah shares some of his worries surrounding being a first time parent. Then, they talk about the differences in raising one vs. two children and Noah shares some tips on how dad's can best show up for their family (aka going to HomeDepot). Lastly, they end on an email from a Betches dad asking how to adjust to gentle parenting. Noah and Brittany both share their views on gentle parenting and how important it is to find balance when raising your children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Is It So Hard To Make Mom Friends?

50m · Published 20 Jun 04:00

This week Brittany and Aleen are back to share all the details from Jack’s 1st birthday party where they were surrounded by family and friends. They then chat about how they met some of their mom friends and share some tips on how to overcome the hurdle of seeking out a new mom community. But how do you balance your pre and post baby friends? Lastly, they end on a “Am I A Mom-ster” email where this listener is curious if putting her entertainment before her baby’s will make her a Mom-ster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Responding To Negative Postpartum Body Comments Ft. Brittany Cartwright

53m · Published 13 Jun 04:00

This week, Aleen and Brittany are joined by Bravolebrity Brittany Cartwright (formerly of Vanderpump Rules) to chat about all things mom life and her postpartum journey in the public eye. They start off by recapping Brittany and Jax’s experience with parenthood since leaving the show - from the first stressful car ride home, to Cruz’s 1st birthday. They talk about the struggles she has experienced since becoming a mom, including how she responded to hateful comments about her pregnancy weight gain, and how maintaining past VPR relationships has been difficult. Finally, she shares a “No Mom Guilt” about balancing her new mom life with her former - and how it’s okay to still be “The Shot Queen.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tips to Make Sure your Pool Days Don’t Suck

49m · Published 06 Jun 04:00

Aleen and Brittany are back after their Memorial Day weekend to chat about the many different ways your children can have fun in the sun (without having to bring a truck load of activities). They start by sharing some of the tricks they used over the weekend with their own kids as well as some tips submitted by listeners. Aleen then reads an “Am I A Mom-ster” about letting your child decide who they want to interact with and how they want to interact with them. Lastly, Brittany shares her “No Mom Guilt” where she praises Oliver for being an amazing kid, but understands that it’s okay to parent him and shouldn’t feel too guilty when gentle parenting occasionally goes out the window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating The Formula Shortage Ft. Mallory Whitmore

44m · Published 30 May 04:00

Aleen and Brittany are back for a timely interview with certified infant feeding tech and founder of The Formula Mom, Mallory Whitmore. They discuss the current formula shortage, what is being done about it, and what parents can do to navigate this issue. First, they recap just how we got here and how this shortage started. Mallory gives many helpful tips such as how to safely ship formula, whether you are ordering it from overseas or shipping it to another mom in need. She also offers advice on how to switch between formulas, and what to do if you can’t find infant formula. They end on what is being done about the shortage in the near future, and what you can lend your support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Betches Moms has 92 episodes in total of explicit content. Total playtime is 72:31:32. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on December 22nd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on June 1st, 2024 06:11.