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Co-hosts Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers offer practical tips and real-life encouragement for moms who want to enjoy motherhood more, and cut back on comparison, worry, and stress. We’re not experts, we’re moms who’ve been there. We’re not perfect, we’re real. Welcome to The Mom Hour, where you'll find more than 800 episodes on parenting and motherhood at every stage. Production of new episodes ended in June 2025; enjoy the back catalog!

Decluttering Your Home For The Weirdest Fall Season Ever: Voices 52 With Mandy Yang

41 mins; September 04, 2020

Behind The Scenes & End Of Summer Catch-Up: Episode 276

56 mins; September 01, 2020

Listener Questions (Vol. 27): Episode 275

46 mins; August 25, 2020

Listener Questions (Vol. 26): Episode 274

41 mins; August 18, 2020

More Small Comforts (Because This Isn’t Over Yet): Episode 273

56 mins; August 11, 2020

COVID-19, Working Moms, and the Child-Care Crisis: Voices 51

56 mins; August 07, 2020

The Messes Of Motherhood: Episode 272

64 hours 19 mins; August 04, 2020

School Decisions For A New Reality (Part 2): Episode 271

57 mins; July 28, 2020

School Decisions For A New Reality (Part 1): Episode 270

53 mins; July 21, 2020

Makeup & Mom Life: Episode 269

56 mins; July 14, 2020

Supporting Kids’ Behavioral Health As The Pandemic Stretches On: Voices 50

44 mins; July 10, 2020

Feeding A Family When Things Are In Flux: Episode 268

56 mins; July 07, 2020

Big Moves, Part Two (Prepping, Packing, Relocating): Episode 267

41 mins; June 30, 2020

Big Moves, Part One (Dreaming, Planning, Deciding): Episode 266

56 mins; June 23, 2020

More Things We Shouldn’t Have Freaked Out About: Episode 265

48 mins; June 16, 2020

Starting Small With Self-Reliant Living: Voices 49

45 mins; June 12, 2020

Flattering Summer Fashion For Moms: Episode 264

52 mins; June 09, 2020

Talking About Racism As A Family (A Candid Conversation With Meagan’s Niece & Nephew)

85 hours 16 mins; June 05, 2020

(Realistic) Summer Schedule Intentions: Episode 263

45 mins; June 03, 2020

Pandemic Perspectives: Church Leader + Café Manager + Daycare Owner

47 mins; May 31, 2020

10 Habits Of Happy Home Managers

48 mins; May 29, 2020

Baby Names & How We Chose Them: Episode 262

61 hours 31 mins; May 26, 2020

Pandemic Perspectives: Solo Parenting (In Australia!) + Blended Family Of Many Littles + ICU Nurse

39 mins; May 24, 2020

Judgment, Criticism & Mom-Shaming In The Time Of COVID-19: Episode 261

58 mins; May 19, 2020

Pandemic Perspectives: Warehouse Worker + Child Welfare Attorney + 4th Grade Teacher

46 mins; May 17, 2020

Small Comforts (Part Two): Episode 260

41 mins; May 12, 2020

Pandemic Perspectives: Fabric Shop Owner + Blended Family SAHM + Steel Mill Essential Worker

46 mins; May 10, 2020

Small Comforts (Part One): Episode 259

44 mins; May 05, 2020

Pandemic Perspectives: Respiratory Therapist + University Psychologist + Foster Youth Social Worker

41 mins; May 03, 2020

Creativity & Connection During Hard Seasons: Voices 48 With Ashlee Gadd

57 mins; May 01, 2020

Life Skills We’re Glad Our Kids Have Right Now (And A Few They’re Still Working On): Episode 258

58 mins; April 28, 2020

Pandemic Perspectives: Child Welfare Advocate + ER Nurse + High School Teacher

41 mins; April 26, 2020

Getting A Break When There Are No Breaks (And Losing The Guilt About It!)

57 mins; April 24, 2020

Mom Milestones (By Popular Request!): Episode 257

56 mins; April 21, 2020

Pandemic Perspectives: Preemie Twin Birth + NYC Physician + Grocery Store Manager

48 mins; April 19, 2020

Listener Questions (Vol. 25): Episode 256

58 mins; April 14, 2020

Pandemic Perspectives: After-School Programs + Friends In China + Pregnant & Married To A Hospital Physician

47 mins; April 12, 2020

Introducing Pandemic Perspectives

1 min; April 10, 2020

Listener Questions (Vol. 24): Episode 255

46 mins; April 07, 2020

Freezer Meals, Pantry Staples & The New Reality Of Food Prep: Voices 47

59 mins; April 03, 2020

A Week Of Real-Life Dinners (Vol. 3): Episode 254

48 mins; March 31, 2020

Spring Cleaning Your Digital Life, Part 3 (Files, Folders & Storage)

26 mins; March 27, 2020

Spring Cleaning Your Digital Life, Part 2 (Tackling Inbox Clutter)

31 mins; March 26, 2020

Spring Cleaning Your Digital Life, Part 1 (So. Many. Photos.)

25 mins; March 25, 2020

(Very Specific!) Self-Care Strategies For Stressful Seasons: Episode 253

58 mins; March 24, 2020

Homeschool Moms: “You’ve Got This. Here’s What’s Most Important.”

58 mins; March 19, 2020

Stuck At Home? Us Too. Here Are Some Ideas: Episode 252

48 mins; March 17, 2020

More Than Mom: How We’re The Same (And Also Different)

48 mins; March 15, 2020

Planning Travel And Family Vacations: Episode 251

60 hours 12 mins; March 10, 2020

Celebrating Neurodiversity & Parenting “Differently Wired” Kids: Voices 46 With Debbie Reber

60 hours 3 mins; March 06, 2020

What One-On-One Time Really Looks Like With Our Kids: Episode 250

47 mins; March 03, 2020

Life & Motherhood After A High-Risk Pregnancy & Premature Birth

36 mins; February 28, 2020

Sickness, Health, and Motherhood: Episode 249

60 hours 51 mins; February 25, 2020

More Than Mom: Milestone Birthdays & Aging Gracefully

45 mins; February 23, 2020

10 Things We Love About Raising Siblings: Episode 248

40 mins; February 18, 2020

Having “The Talk” About Internet Safety With Kids Little To Grown: Episode 247

49 mins; February 11, 2020

More Than Mom: Pop Culture Sensations! (Do We Even Care?)

44 mins; February 09, 2020

Dating & Romance (For Single Moms & Married Ones, Too!): Voices 45

42 mins; February 07, 2020

Home & Life Products We’re Loving: Episode 246

37 mins; February 04, 2020

Embracing Real Life With Moments That Matter

46 mins; January 30, 2020

School Volunteering That Fits Your Personality: Episode 245

52 mins; January 28, 2020

More Than Mom: Talking About The Weather (No, Really.)

58 mins; January 26, 2020

Family Food Values & What’s Working For Us: Episode 244

45 mins; January 21, 2020

10 Things We Love About Toddlers: Episode 243

42 mins; January 14, 2020

More Than Mom: Small Habits That Make A Big Difference

49 mins; January 12, 2020

Staying Organized & Motivated As A Full-Time Working Mom: Voices 44 With Sarah Hart-Unger

41 mins; January 10, 2020

Listener Questions (Vol. 23): Episode 242

42 mins; January 07, 2020

Cozy Year-End Chat With Meagan & Sarah: Episode 241

32 mins; December 31, 2019

Listener Questions (Vol. 22): Episode 240

44 mins; December 23, 2019

Kids’ Haircuts, Styling & Maintenance: Episode 239

58 mins; December 17, 2019

Must-Have Winter Gear For All Ages: Episode 238

50 mins; December 10, 2019

The Thank-You Project: Voices 43 With Nancy Davis Kho

42 mins; December 06, 2019

The Holiday Meagan Went All In: Episode 237

47 mins; December 03, 2019

More Than Mom: Things We’ve Changed Our Minds About

44 mins; December 01, 2019

Holiday Shopping 03: Storing, Wrapping & Opening

35 mins; November 29, 2019

Holiday Shopping 02: Small Business, Maker & Handmade

31 mins; November 28, 2019

Holiday Shopping 01: Organizing, Planning & Purchasing

34 mins; November 27, 2019

Grab Bag Catch-Up & Reading While Traveling: Episode 236

59 mins; November 26, 2019

More Than Mom: Hair Styling & Hair Maintenance

53 mins; November 24, 2019

Creating Holiday Memories 03: Capturing

26 mins; November 22, 2019

Creating Holiday Memories 02: Appreciating

23 mins; November 21, 2019

Creating Holiday Memories 01: Noticing

19 mins; November 20, 2019

“Mom Brain” & Making Adult Conversation: Episode 235

57 mins; November 19, 2019

Mom Myths & Mom Truths: Episode 234

70 hours 49 mins; November 12, 2019

More Than Mom: Fall Fitness Update

57 mins; November 10, 2019

Removing The Stigma Of Kids In Therapy: Voices 42

47 mins; November 08, 2019

The Fall Sarah Quit Everything: Episode 233

51 mins; November 05, 2019

Celebrating Kids’ Birthdays & Family Culture: Episode 232

51 mins; October 29, 2019

More Than Mom: Things That Creep Us Out

53 mins; October 27, 2019

On Our Tables This Fall: Episode 231

49 mins; October 22, 2019

What’s One More? The Practical Realities of 3+ Kid Families: Episode 230

58 mins; October 15, 2019

More Than Mom: Behind The Scenes Of Our Partnership

53 mins; October 13, 2019

Table Manners & Social Graces: Episode 229

52 mins; October 08, 2019

Career Challenges & Working Mom Strategies: Voices 41

49 mins; October 04, 2019

Parenting “Fair” vs. Parenting To The Child: Episode 228

51 mins; October 01, 2019

Female Friendships & Women We Admire (PLUS Picture Books with Katie): Episode 227

64 hours 53 mins; September 24, 2019

More Than Mom: Fall Fitness Pep Talk

51 mins; September 22, 2019

Finding Time & Making Time: Episode 226

50 mins; September 17, 2019

Sports Fandom & Family Culture: Episode 225

56 mins; September 10, 2019

More Than Mom: Being Alone

44 mins; September 08, 2019

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