The Motherly Podcast

Liz sits down with journalist, author, and podcast host Elise Hu to explore how stepping into motherhood can deepen your creativity, build unexpected resilience, and help you discover a stronger sense of self.

When Kiana Glanton lost her vision to an autoimmune disease, she was also becoming a mother. In this episode, she talks to Liz about what it is really like to raise a child while navigating blindness — from the practical (adaptive technology, community support) to the profound (the inseparable bond with her daughter, who she lovingly calls her "seeing eye daughter"). She also shares more about her inspiring work for the Lighthouse Guild and how she’s breaking stereotypes leading Team USA’s blind baseball team.

Singer-songwriter and Zac Brown Band member Caroline Jones joins the show to talk music, motherhood, and creativity. With her new album Good Omen out February 2026, Caroline shares how she balances career and family, the importance of creativity and empathy, and the inspiration behind her single “All the Things”—a powerful anthem for women doing it all, with the support of loving partners.

In this candid conversation, Gaby Dalkin—cookbook author, chef, entrepreneur, and creator of What’s Gaby Cooking—opens up about her miscarriages and fertility journey, and the friendships and community that sustained her. She also talks about the beauty of keeping cooking simple and how to teach kids basic cooking skills.

Amanda Goetz, Founder, CMO, and bestselling author of Toxic Grit: How to Have It All and (Actually) Love What You Have, joins Liz to discuss the mental load and her book’s concept of character theory, which emphasizes embracing the multifaceted nature of identity. Amanda also introduces the “Perfect Day” exercise and her own personal challenges with balancing the different roles she plays in her own busy life. 

Liz sits down with viral creators Micah and Sarah Wallace to talk about what parenting really looks like online—and off. The couple shares the joys and growing pains of raising kids while setting boundaries around social media, protecting their relationship, and navigating life in the public eye. They open up about creating joyful, family-friendly content, the importance of community and self-care, and the constant reassessment that comes with being intentional parents.

Actress and musician Mandy Moore joins Liz for a candid conversation about identity, ambition, and raising kids while staying grounded. Mandy shares how motherhood has reshaped her sense of self, what her time on This Is Us taught her, and how she’s navigating the balance between work, family, and creative purpose. Plus, with cold season hitting hard, she breaks down what every parent should know about RSV—and the simple steps families can take to stay healthy.

In this episode, bestselling cookbook author and chef Alison Roman reflects on the surprising parallels between life in a restaurant kitchen and the early days of motherhood. She talks about the joy and messiness of both, why “good enough” can be great, and what inspired her new cookbook Something from Nothing—a reminder that simple ingredients and low-stress cooking can still feel creative, comforting, and fun.

In this episode, Liz dives into a topic close to her heart with Jessie Inchauspé, science communicator, global bestselling author, and the internet’s beloved “Glucose Goddess.” At 19, Jessie suffered an accident that broke her back, sparking years of unexplained mental health struggles that even a biochemistry degree couldn’t solve. Her breakthrough came when she began tracking her blood sugar and discovered how glucose fluctuations were shaping her mood, energy, and wellbeing. Today, Jessie helps millions balance their glucose through simple, science-backed hacks — advice especially valuable for mothers navigating pregnancy and postpartum. Learn more at getglucoseaware.com.