Episodes

  • S2 Ep17: Celebrating Family Milestones

    S2 Ep17: Celebrating Family Milestones
    May 2 2024
    The school year is coming to a close, and for Jen, that means that kindergarten is fast approaching. In this episode, Jen and Shannon discuss their recent family milestones, including preschool graduation, preparing for the new school year, summer camps, and more. Also, listen for a new segment called “Mama’s Done,” where Jen and Shannon talk about the parenting things they’ve just about had enough of.
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    36 mins
  • S2 Ep16: Let’s Talk About Babysitters

    S2 Ep16: Let’s Talk About Babysitters
    Mar 28 2024
    Whether it’s a date night out with the hubby or a couple of hours in the afternoon to get some work done, babysitters can be a super helpful tool for us mamas. In this episode, Jen and Shannon spill the tea about what they expect from their babysitters and why having one handy is always a good idea. Listen to hear how Jen never babysat as a teenager and why Shannon doesn't trust delivery services with her food.
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    39 mins
  • S2 Ep15: Hacking Motherhood: Life Hacks Every Mom Needs to Know

    S2 Ep15: Hacking Motherhood: Life Hacks Every Mom Needs to Know
    Mar 7 2024
    The moms are back and ready to dive into some of their favorite life hacks. Some are crazy, and some are outright genius, but both Jen and Shannon agree that a good hack can be a game changer when it comes to being a mom. Listen to hear why Jen gives her teething baby an electric toothbrush and what Shannon recommends to do to make morning routines a little bit easier.
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    44 mins
  • S2 Ep14: Preparing for a Family Trip

    S2 Ep14: Preparing for a Family Trip
    Feb 29 2024
    In this episode of I Speak Mama, Shannon is fully immersed in Disney mode as she gets ready for a family vacation to Disney World. She discusses with Jen how she has prepared and what she's doing to make traveling with young children a breeze. Listen to hear Jen's recommendation to stop at Disney's local Walmart and why Shannon is so excited to finally experience the magic of the parks with her children.
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    40 mins
  • S2 Ep13: The Husbands Take The Mic

    S2 Ep13: The Husbands Take The Mic
    Feb 22 2024
    Jen and Shannon are joined by two very special guests on this episode of I Speak Mama: their husbands! Barrett and Lewis join the ladies to give parenting advice from a dad’s perspective. They tell funny stories about potty training and talk about why it’s so important to play with your kids.
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    40 mins
  • S2 Ep12: Having Tough Conversations with Your Kids

    S2 Ep12: Having Tough Conversations with Your Kids
    Feb 15 2024
    No one likes talking about tough topics with their kids, but that doesn't mean those subjects will never come up. On today’s episode of I Speak Mama, Jen and Shannon share their personal experiences of touching on difficult topics with their children such as death in the family, "the talk" and where babies come from.
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    39 mins
  • S2 Ep11: Ask A Mama: Answering Questions From Our Listeners!

    S2 Ep11: Ask A Mama: Answering Questions From Our Listeners!
    Jan 25 2024
    This week on I Speak Mama, Jen and Shannon answer questions from the listeners. Tune in for a wild story about how Jen got scolded for her son not wearing shoes and why Shannon believes it’s never a good idea to give a mom unsolicited advice.
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    37 mins
  • S2 Ep10: Busting Parenting Myths

    S2 Ep10: Busting Parenting Myths
    Jan 18 2024
    Have you ever heard someone say something about parenting that made you stop and say, “What?!” In today’s episode of I Speak Mama, Jen and Shannon bust some of the craziest parenting myths, including why you shouldn’t tell your kids no and how having a child is going to magically fix your relationship. Listen to hear how Jen feels about family restrooms and why Shannon feels it’s so important to listen to your kids.
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    46 mins