Badass Moms: A Motherhood Revolution

Do you feel like motherhood’s been kind of a raw deal? Join Kelly Donahue, founder of Badass Moms, as she interviews women who found fun again by defying the old “selfless mother” standards. Because in truth, the mother-martyr model isn’t working for anyone, and your worth is not dependent on your productivity. If you’re ready to ask for what you want, have more fun, and dismantle internalized patriarchy, this show is for you.

114 - When someone sees your magic with Katrina DeJersey 08/29/2023

114 - When someone sees your magic with Katrina DeJersey Katrina De Jersey is a global super-connector. She has spent over 18 years living and working all around the world, including in Russia, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, South America, and North America. Communication has always been at the heart of everything she does, but her true superpower is maintaining strong relationships from every corner of the globe. She still handwrites letters, has lived in a 12th century convent, and now lives in Sydney, Australia. Katrina holds a degree in Journalism, majoring in Media Law and Ethics. Hello Badass Moms! In today’s episode, we bring you Katrina De Jersey. We talk about the power of good choices and luck, how to find a mentor and a core friend group, and learning from our flops. Katrina also talks about her ability to approach anyone without fear, the challenge of returning home, and why she still handwrites letters. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [04:18] Making good choices. [05:25] When luck makes things happen. [07:37] Bucking the norm. [10:45] Katrina’s indomitable confidence. [15:12] How to find a mentor. [18:31] Learning from flops. [27:51] Having the ability to approach anyone. [39:23] Reconciling adventure with motherhood. [44:16] Katrina’s advice. [55:32] Handwritten letters. Quotes: “Make good choices.” – Katrina De Jersey [04:33] “Speak up and ask.” – Katrina De Jersey [15:52] “Never think that you’re not interesting to other people.” – Katrina De Jersey [34:34] “Connection transcends time.” – Kelly Donahue [62:57] Connect with Katrina De Jersey: · Website: . · LinkedIn: . · Instagram: . Connect with Kelly Donahue: · Website: . · LinkedIn: . · Instagram: . . Call to Action If you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/d2de225d-d0eb-4115-b8e7-05f60315b89c/id/27868569

113 - Listening to your inner voice at work with Leah Goldman 08/15/2023

113 - Listening to your inner voice at work with Leah Goldman About Leah Goldman A recognized expert in global strategy execution, Leah enables organizations and individuals to realize new opportunities for growth, complexity reduction, and excellence. She believes that by identifying where we want to be — personally, professionally, and organizationally — we can identify the specific and actionable steps to take to achieve our goals. Leah partners with executive leadership and business teams to establish priorities and realize results. Her holistic approach to align people, processes and technology and knack for connecting humans and ideas with each other ensures success of complex large-scale programs and achievement of strategic goals. Leah has transformed customer experiences and global businesses across communications, high tech, aerospace, and consumer goods industries. She most recently led Strategy and Operations for the Global Services organization at Akamai Technologies. There, she evolved the 2,400-person global, customer-facing organization by defining long-term strategies, delivering high priority programs, enabling employees and customers, and aligning and energizing the organization. Previously, she led global transformational programs at Accenture Strategy, focusing on operating model transformation, cost reduction, revenue acceleration, and product portfolio optimization. Leah grew up in New York and Florida and holds a BSc in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida. She lives in Boston with her husband and daughter. Hello Badass Moms! In today’s episode, we bring you Leah Goldman. We talk about the decision that changed her career trajectory, how she reinvented herself, and being her own advocate. Leah also talks about the fear that people have of asking for what they want, how to maintain an abundance mindset in the face of uncertainty, and countering fears with facts. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [03:38] Leah’s big career shift and self-identity. [06:13] The first LinkedIn post. [11:22] The recent flavor of anger. [16:33] The journey of reinvention. [24:25] Finding safety in your best self. [31:46] Encouraging and rewarding women. [34:30] What’s keeping people from asking what they want? [40:40] The abundance mindset. [46:01] Leah’s fears. [49:26] Facts vs fears. Quotes: “If the goal is to get to a certain level, that means a completely different job.” – Leah Goldman [18:42] “Be your own advocate.” – Leah Goldman [28:34] “We can always make more and different choices in the future.” – Leah Goldman [37:58] “If you think of the limitation, the limitation will exist.” – Leah Goldman [40:47] Connect with Leah Goldman: LinkedIn: . Instagram: . Substack: . Connect with Kelly Donahue: Website: . LinkedIn: . Instagram: . . Call to Action If you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/d2de225d-d0eb-4115-b8e7-05f60315b89c/id/27757698

112 - Flow like your life depends on it with Dr. Julia Colangelo 07/25/2023

112 - Flow like your life depends on it with Dr. Julia Colangelo Dr. Julia Colangelo is a renowned expert in the field of self-care and personal development. With a career spanning over two decades, she has dedicated her life to helping individuals prioritize their own needs and embrace authenticity. Dr. Colangelo's achievements include numerous publications, speaking engagements at prestigious conferences, and the development of innovative self-care programs. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and is a licensed therapist, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work. Dr. Colangelo's philosophy centers around the importance of prioritizing creativity and self-care, as well as staying committed and trusting the process. She encourages individuals to define excellence on their own terms and embrace their unique flow channel. Through her teachings and guidance, Dr. Julia Colangelo has empowered countless individuals to lead fulfilling and balanced lives. In this episode of Badass Moms, host Kelly Donahue welcomes special guest Dr. Julia Colangelo, an award-winning educator, speaker, and flow and mindfulness expert. Dr. Colangelo shares her insights on perfectionism and its impact on our ability to enter a state of flow. She emphasizes the importance of letting go of perfectionism and avoiding the opposite extreme of apathy and boredom. Dr. Colangelo's expertise in mindfulness and flow has helped visionaries, global leaders, public figures, and celebrities. Tune in to learn how to break free from old expectations and lead the way in your own life. What you'll learn in this episode: [00:05:22] Simple pleasure of teeth cleaning. [00:09:58] Speaking the truth. [00:13:46] Embracing authenticity and vulnerability. [00:18:39] Mental freedom to start again. [00:25:10] Living like your life depends on it. [00:29:52] Discovering parts of myself. [00:37:00] Honoring yourself and others. [00:41:20] Excellence and perfectionism [00:45:07] Living in our purpose. Quotes: 00:07:14 - "And as a parent, as a parent who works, who has gone through a lot of stuff in the last couple of years, like many of us, to get something done, I mean, it's just worth celebrating." 00:09:58 - "And I think by keeping it real and saying the truth, honors just so much of just like who we are and who we're ready to become." 00:15:42 - "I'd rather surf a few waves than try to hide behind anything." 00:29:31 - "And if people call me selfish for that, I celebrate that. I think that that's again, something I could also add to my bio, that I'm selfish, that I'm radically taking care of myself. And that dot dot dot, I finally am radically taking care of myself." 00:34:08 - "I love admitting how much I don't know. And that is that feels like a superpower now." 00:41:20 - "Allow your excellence to be defined by yourself and allow it to be something that you enjoy and don't try to be in flow with everything in your life." Connect with Dr. Julia Colangelo Instagram: Website: Connect with Kelly Donahue: Website: . LinkedIn: . Instagram: . Call to Action If you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/d2de225d-d0eb-4115-b8e7-05f60315b89c/id/27561504

111 - What James learned from therapy - with James Donahue 07/11/2023

111 - What James learned from therapy - with James Donahue In this episode of Badass Moms, Kelly Donahue interviews her husband James about his experience as a parent and husband. They discuss the changes that parenthood brings and the struggle to maintain one's identity. James opens up about his nervousness in being on the podcast and the fear of judgment from others. Listeners also submitted questions for James to answer. Tune in to gain insights into navigating parenthood and maintaining a sense of self. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [00:01:44] Knowing when someone is the one. [00:07:08] Pursuing personal passions together. [00:12:14] Cracking open dreams and enjoyment. [00:13:29] Tapping back into your carefree self. [00:19:08] Going after our dream. The listener will learn about the host's personal journey of rediscovery after becoming a parent and spouse, the concept of motherhood being a "raw deal," the importance of choosing a partner and shared values, the challenges women face in asking for what they want in relationships, the importance of pursuing individual interests and supporting each other's goals, the challenges and growth that come with change, the importance of addressing difficult emotions and seeking therapy, and reflections of balancing personal identity and adult responsibilities, and the host's recent experience of selling their house and pursuing their dream of moving to California. Quotes: 05:10 - "Maybe I strive for simplicity and I'm so satisfied with just having the one." 08:47 - "Like you're really making a difference with women." 13:06 - "What do you have to do every day or every week to start getting that person back?" 18:32 - "Like you're psyched to see people doing their thing." 19:08 - "When we sold our house and realized that it was so real that we're going after our dream." Connect with Kelly Donahue: · Website: . · LinkedIn: . · Instagram: . Call to Action If you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/d2de225d-d0eb-4115-b8e7-05f60315b89c/id/27427845

110 - The wisdom of your body 06/27/2023

109 - What our culture does to ambitious women with Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez 06/13/2023

109 - What our culture does to ambitious women with Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez In this episode of Badass Moms, Kelly discusses the challenges that women face in their careers due to discrimination and harassment. She introduces guest Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez, a writer who covers ambition, money, and power. The discussion centers around the obstacles that women face in male-dominated industries and how they can break through those barriers. The episode discusses the challenges that women face in the workplace, including discrimination, harassment, and limited opportunities for advancement. This episode offers tools and advice for women to confidently ask for what they want in all areas of life. The conversation also touches on the implications of these issues for women's home lives and relationships, the myth of women's ambition, the systemic issue of guilt and self-doubt that women face, and the importance of diversity in leadership teams. Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez, encourages people to live into their biggest, truest self-personalities. What you'll learn in this episode: [00:00:00] Ambition and gender inequality. [00:06:06] Women earning more & relationships. [00:08:12] Gender roles and stereotypes. [00:17:40] Paradigm shift in gender roles. [00:20:14] Systemic gender biases. [00:24:16] Gendered spending double standards. [00:32:26] Overcoming self-blame in ambition. [00:37:10] Discrimination and its legacy. [00:45:11] Women and motherhood expectations. [00:49:05] Public criticism of women's ambition. [00:57:51] Embracing Intensity in Personality. Quotes · 00:02:38 - "Women's ambition isn't the problem. The problem is what our culture does to ambitious women." · 00:03:19 - "Almost every experience we have of being made to feel like we don't belong or we're doing too much or we're doing too little is really a result of a culture, of a workplace, of a societal structure that really just penalizes women no matter what they do." · 00:12:50 - "This is not something that I think is something that we're not talking about enough. I actually think our level of outrage does not match how much of a crisis this is." · 00:18:07 - "The notion that this is a gendered phenomenon and that women overwhelmingly, spontaneously, or biologically somehow choose one thing while men somehow spontaneously or biologically choose another is predicated on false assumptions and these ideas that have been debunked over and over and over again." · 00:24:22 - "Anything associated stereotypically with femininity is often devalued." · 00:31:26 - "It was me, it was something I did. Who was I to think I could ask for more? Who was I to think that I could act on my ambitions in these spaces that have historically really just not allowed somebody like me to have them?" · 00:38:35 - "It's so much of an issue. And I sometimes think it's almost worse in some ways. I don't want to say gender discrimination is worse than it used to be. But I think what's worse about it is the amount of gaslighting that happens now because it's not explicit." · 00:43:18 - "Oh, women just don't pursue high paying jobs. It's just like simply predicated on lies." · 00:49:27 - "People are trying to criticize them into silence and stigmatize them into silence." · 00:55:49 - "I am really proud of that. Like, I don't care if it's shallow. I don't care if it's like, okay, we grew by 60,000 Instagram followers in the last six months. That stuff is valuable because I see what happens in the comments and I see what happens in my direct messages and the emails I've gotten." Connect with Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez: Instagram: Website: Tiktok: Twitter: Connect with Kelly Donahue: · Website: . · LinkedIn: . · Instagram: . Call to Action If you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/d2de225d-d0eb-4115-b8e7-05f60315b89c/id/27136503

108 - Coming out & healing from abuse with Lindsay Goodman 05/30/2023

107 - Creating Routines that Honor Who You Are with Megan Lyons 05/16/2023

107 - Creating Routines that Honor Who You Are with Megan Lyons Megan is a health and wellness expert, Founder and Owner of The Lyons’ Share Wellness, and author of “Start Here: 7 Easy, Diet-Free Steps to Achieve Your Ultimate Health and Happiness.” Megan holds a BA in Economics from Harvard University, an MBA in General Management from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, and a Master’s Degree in Holistic Nutrition from Hawthorn University. She is also a Board Certified Holistic and Clinical Nutritionist, and a Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Hello Badass Moms! In today’s episode, we bring you Megan Lyons, Founder and Owner of The Lyons’ Share Wellness. We talk about the top things that moms wrestle with, what it takes to find our passions, and how to figure out what we’re missing in our lives. Megan also talks about creating morning routines, finding exercises that work for you, and hear Megan’s advice on tapping into our inner badass. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [04:57] Megan’s tipping point. [07:15] Finding your passion. [12:06] The top things that moms wrestle with. [15:09] Lowest effort, highest reward. [21:21] Megan’s morning routine. [28:10] Finding exercises that work for you. [32:29] Think about your healthiest time. [34:46] When Megan felt badass. [36:42] Tap into your own inner badass. Quotes: “There’s always a solution.” – Megan Lyons [14:13] “You are each the expert on you.” – Kelly Donahue [30:26] “We all have it in there. We just have to uncover it and step into it.” – Megan Lyons [37:49] Connect with Megan Lyons: Website: . Instagram: . LinkedIn: . Twitter: . . Connect with Kelly Donahue: · Website: . · LinkedIn: . · Instagram: . Call to Action If you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/d2de225d-d0eb-4115-b8e7-05f60315b89c/id/26848986

106 - Changing old patterns in order to find yourself again (even when it's scary) with Bailey Selland 05/02/2023

106 - Changing old patterns in order to find yourself again (even when it's scary) with Bailey Selland Bailey is an adventure mom with two little buddies, ages 4 and almost 2. She is an American, currently living with her high school sweetheart-turned-husband and kids in New Zealand. Before moving halfway around the world, she travelled full-time with her family for a few months in their self-built camper van (and some Airbnb’s). She loves having many projects at once and has worked as a backpacking guide, marriage and family therapist, and volunteered on her county search and rescue team. She loves a burger after every backpacking trip and a long, cozy homebody spell after each van trip. Hello Badass Moms! In today’s episode, we bring you Bailey Selland, adventure mom and author of Hiking with Toddlers. We talk about starting with small adventures, how we show up on social media, and the power of being vulnerable. Bailey also talks about letting go of expectations, daring to be average, and knowing which inner voice to listen to. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [02:16] Adventuring as a mom. [03:02] What keeps Bailey going? [05:55] How to start small. [10:18] Holding on to our authentic identity. [14:03] Showing up. [16:54] Being vulnerable. [22:17] Intentionally changing patterns. [28:37] Daring to be average. [32:52] How to know which voice is true. [37:31] What is Bailey daring to be average at this week? [42:33] Bailey, the badass. Quotes: “You can change the patterns that you want to change.” – Bailey Selland [26:04] “Dare to be average.” – Bailey Selland [30:18] “Moms should think about themselves.” – Kelly Donahue [36:17] “You don’t have to earn that breath.” – Kelly Donahue [46:46] Connect with Bailey Selland: Website: . . Instagram: . TikTok: . Patreon: . Connect with Kelly Donahue: · Website: . · LinkedIn: . · Instagram: . Call to Action If you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/d2de225d-d0eb-4115-b8e7-05f60315b89c/id/26699811

105 - Good moms play with their kids like this and why sticker charts are ADHD hell with Patricia Sung 04/18/2023

104 - Trading forced urgency for an intentional life with Laura Green 04/04/2023

104 - Trading forced urgency for an intentional life with Laura Green Laura Green is a comedic content creator who loves to stand in front of people and tell jokes. Her brain is a hamster wheel of self-deprecating humor focused on the run and fitness industry which she attempts to communicate via short videos and storytelling. She runs a lot. And she also naps a lot. Laura lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two small boys. They are actually just young, not small, as they are abnormally large for their age. That's not really important right now, is it? Laura has also been writing this entire bio in third person and would like to make it stop. Okay, bye. Hello Badass Moms! In today’s episode, we bring you Laura Green, comedic content creator. We talk about Laura giving others the gift of laughter, the identity shift in motherhood, and prioritizing ourselves. Laura also talks about the Mother Brain paradigm, being intentional about her social media decisions, and what’s coming up for her. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [03:18] The gift of laughter. [14:35] Being yourself in motherhood. [19:14] Laura’s strengths. [21:27] Finding time for what you want. [25:31] When is the right time to plan something for yourself? [31:33] The Mother Brain paradigm. [35:46] Laura, the badass. [42:30] Creating content at 36. [45:40] The things that Laura is most proud of. Quotes: “You cannot be everything for everyone.” – Laura Green [12:26] “Talk to your partner about your needs.” – Laura Green [30:20] “People assume they know who you are based on what they see on the internet.” – Laura Green [36:37] Connect with Laura Green: Website: . Instagram: . YouTube: . Connect with Kelly Donahue: · Website: . · LinkedIn: . · Instagram: . Call to Action If you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/d2de225d-d0eb-4115-b8e7-05f60315b89c/id/26428068

103 - The science of your Mother Brain with Chelsea Conaboy 03/21/2023

102 - How to belong to yourself again with Elizabeth Wallace 03/21/2023

101 - 'It must be so nice' and other signs it's time to take action with Amy Kiefer 03/21/2023

101 - 'It must be so nice' and other signs it's time to take action with Amy Kiefer Amy Kiefer’s purpose in life is simple, yet transformative — to help and empower others. A multi-passionate entrepreneur, small business owner, and mom of three, she got her start by launching a blog and later developing the pregnancy and postpartum workout app, . In her mission to give women the confidence and care they deserve, Amy has since gone on to create numerous outlets for her purpose-driven mindset. Drawing from her exercise science education, a nursing career in oncology, and her daily challenges as a mom, her endeavors have grown into a vibrant and supportive community – prompting the collaborative development of Amy’s two other online businesses: and the top-rated , with over 2.5 million downloads. Acclaimed for empowering women through some of their most difficult seasons, Amy is proud to help her community move past stress, guilt, and common obstacles to lead happier, healthier lives that are more aligned with their dreams. Hello Badass Moms! In today’s episode, we bring you Amy Kiefer, Co-Founder of Expecting and Empowered. We talk about dealing with mom-guilt, giving ourselves permission to do what we want, and how the vision of motherhood changes with growth. Amy also talks about modern role models, acknowledging our emotions, and why we need to lower our expectations. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [02:21] Asking for what you want. [06:02] “I don’t have permission.” [10:06] Different visions of motherhood. [14:33] Role models in modern relationships. [24:28] What makes Amy feel badass? [30:50] You are never alone. [36:26] Amy’s advice for going first. [40:48] Anger as an emotion. [44:35] Lowering our expectations. [53:48] Amy’s words of wisdom. Quotes: “You have to be able to crawl before you can walk, before you can run.” - Amy Kiefer [09:52] “Everyone has hard days.” - Amy Kiefer [24:04] “You are never alone.” - Amy Kiefer [30:58] “Everyone’s got bullshit.” - Kelly Donahue [32:30] “Conflict and repair is a normal, healthy part of life.” - Kelly Donahue [46:03] “Women in our generation are very uncomfortable with lowering their bars.” - Amy Kiefer [46:19] “You have to start putting one foot in front of the other.” - Amy Kiefer [55:11] Connect with Amy Kiefer: Website: . . . Instagram: . . . Facebook: . Pinterest: . Connect with Kelly Donahue: · Website: . · LinkedIn: . · Instagram: . Resources , by Glennon Doyle. , by Eve Rodsky. Call to Action If you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe. /episode/index/show/d2de225d-d0eb-4115-b8e7-05f60315b89c/id/26014017

Welcome to the Badass Moms Podcast 02/21/2023

Badass Moms: A Motherhood Revolution

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