Episode list

Welcome to Mama Said. Each week Jamie Lynn Sigler and Jenna Parris will explore the pretty and the, uh... not so pretty aspects of motherhood. This week they discuss the loss of self when becoming a mom. Make sure to stick around for their Mommy Wins and Mommy Fails.

Jamie and Jenna are joined by their friends and fellow parents Dave and Odette Annable. Dave and Odette share their stories about how being a parent can change a relationship. They offer some tips and trick on everything from how to help get your child ready in the morning to ways to avoid micromanaging your partner. So pull up a couch and sit in on this helpful couples therapy session.

Our guest this week is JoAnna Garcia Swisher. She's an actor, mother and co-founder of The Happy Place. She's also suffered from postpartum depression and is here to share her insights and experiences. Postpartum depression is a very real thing that affects 1 in 7 moms and 1 in 10 dads. It's not just "the baby blues." If you need help with postpartum depression or just more info on it check out Postpartum Support International.

This week singer, songwriter and mother Christina Perri comes on the show to talk about how being a mom can lead to sleep deprivation. She also shares her insights and experiences as a mom and even let's us know one of the reasons why she named her daughter Carmella. Make sure to listen to the whole episode to hear all about the lesser known second verse of You Are My Sunshine and to learn what kind of crème to NOT brush your teeth with. Christina's new album of lullabies "Songs For Carmella" is available now.

Every mom knows - Mommy Guilt finds its way into your mind and takes a firm hold. Actress, model, radio personality and all-around kick ass mom Jessica Hall joins the conversation to share her experiences with Mommy Guilt. And her Mommy Fail will have you looking at spray tans in a whole new way. If you've been thinking "No way, you can fight it every day but no matter what you say you know it the Mommy Guilt is gonna get'cha," don't worry... the Mama Said team is here to talk about it with you and help you realize you're not alone.

Getting your kids to eat right, let alone getting them to eat at all can be a challenge. Don't worry mamas - Dr. Organic Mommy is here. Natasha Beck (AKA Dr. Organic Mommy), who has a doctorate in clinical psych, specializing in neuropsychology, has some amazing tips and tricks as well as some great suggestions on how to fuel up your little one. She also shares her Mommy 'Wins and Fails' because no matter how much you prepare, being a mom is a full time job.

Actress and soon-to-be-mama, Claire Holt joins Jamie and Jenna to share her story of fertility. Claire is very open and honest about what she went through before and after her miscarriage, and how she and her husband found the strength to try again. They are expecting their first child any day. Give a listen to this empowering story of struggle and strength.

Being friends with other moms can be challenging because we all parent differently. Joining the conversation is actor, TV host and mom Haylie Duff. She shares some great stories about her kids and the lessons she's learned on being a mom and a friend.

This week comedians Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley AKA the hilarious ladies from "I Mom So Hard" join Jamie and Jenna to talk about all things mommy. They discuss everything from husbands not "getting it" to finding time for other people to pink eye and anything in between. Get ready to let out laughs of recognition and relief because you are for sure not alone. Kristen and Jen's new book #IMomSoHard is out now.

Actress and mother of two, Marla Sokoloff joins Jamie and Jenna to discuss how to know when you're done having kids. It turns out just when you think you're done... you might end up wanting another. Conversely just when you think you want another you may suddenly realize you are DONE. Join these mamas in a bit of a therapy session that covers everything from gender disappointment to vasectomies.

Performer and podcaster Katie Lowes sits down with Jamie and Jenna to discuss the topic of motherhood and working. The two can often be at odds with one another and Katie shares some workplace stories that were ideal and some that definitely had room for improvement. And if you're looking for some tips on ways to ease back into the workplace after becoming a mama - don't worry, we got you covered.

So often us mamas are concerned that the food we're giving our kids isn't "good enough." It needs to be more healthy, more sugar free, have less gluten... the list goes on and on. Enter Nealy Fischer - wife, mom of 4, home chef, globe-trotter, yogi, teacher, and founder of The Flexible Chef. Nealy shares some tips and tricks from her new cookbook and is here to let you know that it's not about the pursuit of perfection - it's about finding the right balance.

Jamie and Jenna are joined by Lori Bregman who is a life coach, healer and a doula. In fact, she was Jenna's doula. If you've heard of doulas but wanted a clearer understanding of what they do, just listen to this week's conversation. Lori shares some tips and tricks for having a birth plan and she even talks about the spiritual gateway that all mamas are.

Hey Mamas. Happy almost Mother's Day. This week on the show Jamie and Jenna welcome actress, reality star and fellow podcaster Heather Dubrow. All three share their Wins and Fails of the week. During the main interview Heather shares her experience with IVF. Her story has highs, lows, humor and heartbreak. Heather's unfiltered personality shines through and her story is one you'll want to hear.

Raising and disciplining a kid can be a stressor on a relationship. But it's part of the parenting job so how do you deal with it? Enter best-selling author and therapist Dr. Jenn Mann. She covers the bases of some do's and don'ts. She even mentions that time outs aren't something that she thinks works on kids but they can and do work for adults.

Being a mom is one of the greatest gifts and jobs in the world, but even the greatest thing has its difficult moments. TV personality and fashion designer Whitney Port comes on to talk about loving her baby but still finding certain aspects of motherhood challenging. Jamie, Jenna and Whitney have a discussion filled with vulnerability, heart and humor which should make a lot of mamas feel not so alone.

It's officially summer time mamas so you know what that means. Beach days, pool parties and the like. Water safety instructor Lisa Cook is here to talk about the importance of play when teaching your child water safety and she lets us know whether or not you need goggles. Listen now to get ready for a ton of summer fun. And speaking of fun we're having a fun giveaway just in time for Father's Day.

Setting and achieving goals can be a struggle in both your professional and personal life. Natalie Alcala THE creative powerhouse behind Fashion Mamas sits down to talk about how she came up with the name and business as well as things she does to help herself and others "productively network."

Just in time for Father's Day, the husbands of Jamie and Jenna sit down for a daddy discussion. Listen in as Neil and Cutter share their wins and fails and talk about their experiences as fathers. This isn't a grilling - this is a rebuttal.

Screen time is one of those tricky topics to navigate. How much is too much? When is it okay? Family therapist and Mama Said guru Jill Spivack joins the conversation this week to let you know that an all or nothing approach in anything won't work. She gives great tips both in terms of screen time and parenting overall. After all parenting isn't about perfection.

Being a parent is hard but dealing with your spouse's parents can be a whole other struggle. Actor and mother of 2 Courtney Henggeler sits down to discuss in-laws. This talk includes everything from how to deal with in-laws who have different interests, what to do if you see them playing favorites and Courtney even shares a story of a surprise baptism. Don't miss this one, mamas.

When it comes to being fortunate it enough to afford a caregiver for your children, how to go about it can be overwhelming and scary. Enter, Rachel Zaslansky Sheer of the Grapevine Agency. Rachel is a mom herself, and after years of experience in this, she has all the tips and tools you need to find the perfect addition to your family.

Actor Malin Akerman and CEO of the Environmental Media Association Debbie Levin sit down to talk about all things eco friendly. They talk all about ways to instill good habits in your kids so they can grow up respecting both their parents and their planet. Listen in on how to be green, mamas.

It's the return of family therapist and Mama Said guru Jill Spivack. This time she joins the podcast to talk all about toddlers. You'll learn how to deal with that phase of your child's life, how to talk to them and how to not let it drive you crazy. As always she gives some great tips and offers amazing insight into the mind of a toddler.

Our work and home lives can become difficult to manage. Between careers and kids where do you find time for your spouse? Enter actor and mom Shiri Appleby. She joins Jamie and Jenna to talk about ways to find time for your spouse and to give your marriage the attention it deserves.

Kelly Zajfen and Nikki DeLoach are friends on a similar journey. They are each moms to superhero kids that are dealing with heart issues. Both Kelly and Nikki share their individual stories of strength and struggle. Keep some tissues nearby mamas because this conversation will move you.

Having kids is its own adventure. Having kids over 40 can be a whole other adventure. Actor Eugenio Derbez joins the podcast this week to talk about all things fatherhood in your 40's and he shares one of the funniest Sh**y Daddy stories ever. Listen in and get ready to laugh.

"Your Two Dads" podcast hosts Sean O'Connor and Julian McCullough bring some Papa perspective to chat about starting their podcast to help create a Dad support group, the helpfulness of couples therapy when you feel like you don't know how to parent effectively, their friendship and comedy careers, and of course, some (literally) shitty mommy/daddy.

NYT Bestselling Author and Award Winning Entertainment Journalist Leslie Bruce helps the Mamas break down all the ways in which they (and you!) are a F*cking Awesome Mom. Learn ways to re-center after comparing yourself to other moms on insta, finding your identity outside of just being a mom, and how a selfish mom is an awesome mom.