The Real Mom Hub

Mar 04 2025 23 ep. 56 mins 1
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Welcome to the Real Mom Hub. We all do Motherhood differently, and thank goodness for that. We’re here to talk about life. Let’s learn and grow together.

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Episode 22: The One for the Mom Ready to Build Community with Meaghan McClure

Mar 04 2025 54 mins  
Send us a text Is being "prepared" for motherhood actually possible? Meet Meaghan McClure, a working mom in Tacoma, WA, who's challenging everything we thought we knew about new parent life. In this laugh-out-loud honest conversation about postpartum identity, work-life balance, and building your parenting village, Meg shares the unexpected perspective that's transformed her journe

Episode 21: Love Notes to Our BC (Before Children) Selves

Feb 24 2025 43 mins  
Send us a text In this episode, Cally and Emily flip the script and talk directly to their pre-mom selves about all the amazing parts of motherhood that often get overshadowed. Moving beyond the common narratives of challenge and sacrifice, they illuminate the profound joys and unexpected gifts that motherhood brings. The sisters get real about their personal transformations throug

Episode 20: The One for the Mom Seeking Resilience & Joy with Elise Hoogendyk

Feb 18 2025 88 mins  
Send us a text Show Notes In this heartfelt episode, Cally and Emily welcome Elise Hoogendyke, a mother of four whose story spans decades and embodies two profound journeys of matrescence. Married at 19 against everyone's expectations, Elise's first transformation began with her oldest children, now 23 and 20. Years later, she experienced a second matrescence with her younger child

Episode 19: Fear Setting Deep Dive: Overcoming Overwhelm & Making Confident Decisions

Feb 11 2025 32 mins  
Send us a text Ever feel paralyzed by the “what ifs” of motherhood, marriage, or major life decisions? How about unsure about major choices? Us too. In this episode, Cally asks Emily to walk through the powerful Fear Setting exercise she and Kyle recently did—a tool that’s been a total game changer for handling tough choices with clarity and confidence. They break down how

Episode 18: The One for the Homesteading Mom Embodying Her Values with Emily Swanson

Feb 04 2025 48 mins  
Send us a text In this episode, we chat with our friend Emily, who is deep in the trenches of mom life, about the wild transformation that happens when you become a mother. We’re talking about the surprising emotional shifts (hello, mom rage), learning how to do something purely for enjoyment without guilt, and why stepping into motherhood means shedding old versions of yourself�

Episode 17: The One for Dads Who Go First with Kevin Ruhl

Jan 28 2025 61 mins  
Send us a text In this real and funny episode of The Real Mom Hub, Kevin, Cally’s husband, gets candid about the nitty-gritty challenges and changes of parenthood. From likening newborns to squishy fruit to declaring potty training as one of his proudest achievements, Kevin’s perspective is equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. He opens up about being a younger dad, the loneline

Episode 16: The One for the Moms Struggling to ‘Bounce Back’

Jan 21 2025 48 mins  
Send us a text In this episode, we delve deeper into the transformative journey of matrescence, exploring what it means to leave behind old identities, embrace new ones, and rediscover parts of ourselves after motherhood. We unpack the origins of the term "bounce back" and challenge its limiting implications, reframing the narrative to celebrate creativity, curiosity, and the newfo

Episode 15: The One for the Fresh New Dad with Kyle Erickson

Jan 14 2025 57 mins  
Send us a text So, you’re a new dad? Congrats—you’ve joined the sleep-deprived, coffee-fueled, diaper-wielding club. In this episode, we’re chatting with Kyle - Emily’s husband and Bbk’s dad. We get his hot take on what fresh fatherhood feels like. We talk all about the birth process from the dad’s front-row seat (awkward cheering included), how to be the ultimate bir

Episode 14: Hot Takes, Truths & Minivans: What's In & What's Out for 2025

Jan 07 2025 47 mins  
Send us a text Join us as we discuss our respective laundry lists of what is 'in' for us in 2025, and what will most assuredly be 'out'. Who's banning phones in the bedroom? Get Cal's hot take on The Minivan. Hear about who's throwing out Pinterest-worthy decor out and learning how to lean into the the joy of the mess. How about the ever-evolving carousel of balancing childcare and

Episode 13: Celebrating Our Baba – Motherhood, Tradition, Values, and Unconditional Love

Dec 24 2024 72 mins  
Send us a text Everyone needs a Baba and we’ve decided to lend you ours for the next hour. In this episode we sit down with our Baba (our Dad's mom) to explore her incredible journey as a wife, mother, and the child of Bulgarian immigrants. Baba shares stories of the vibrant culture she grew up in, from traditions to values that have shaped her life and our whole extended family.