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Mom Project

Motherhood, parenting & real family life

Hosted by Hilary Stout · New episodes daily

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Stop Selling Your Motherhood: Why Your Experience Isn't a Product | Mom Project

Oct 20, 2026 · 9 min

In this episode of Mom Project, host Ava Hoffman delivers a compassionate and urgent message to mothers feeling the pressure to monetize their lives. The discussion centers on the phenomenon of 'momfluencer' culture, where personal…

Why College Won't Fix Your Life (And Why That's a Good Thing) | Mom Project

Oct 19, 2026 · 2 min

In this heartfelt episode of the Mom Project, host Leslie Gibson challenges the pervasive cultural myth that college graduation is the finish line of parenting and the moment when mothers can finally exhale. Many parents hold onto a…

The Guilt of Wanting a Break From Your Kids (It's Okay) | Mom Project

Oct 18, 2026 · 10 min

In this heartfelt episode of Mom Project, host Leslie Gibson explores the universal but often unspoken experience of maternal guilt when wanting a break from children. Many mothers feel a sudden urge to escape the chaos of parenting, only…

Why I Still Wear Matching Pajamas With My Teenager (And Why You Should Too) | Mom Project

Oct 17, 2026 · 11 min

In this episode of Mom Project, host Hilary Stout explores the unexpected power of wearing matching pajamas with her fifteen-year-old son as a deliberate strategy to maintain connection during the turbulent teenage years. This story serves…

When Your Teen Lies About Where They Are: A Mom’s Guide to Calm | Mom Project

Oct 16, 2026 · 9 min

When your teen lies about where they are, the panic is immediate and overwhelming. This episode of Mom Project offers a compassionate, science-backed guide for mothers navigating the difficult terrain of teenage dishonesty. Host Leslie…

Is It Too Late? The Fear You’re Damaging Your Child Forever | Mom Project

Oct 11, 2026 · 7 min

Are you haunted by the fear that a single moment of frustration or a harsh word has permanently damaged your child? In this deeply empathetic episode of The Mom Project, host Leslie Gibson addresses the overwhelming spiral of maternal…

Why Your Adult Child Ignored Your Advice (And Why That’s Good) | Mom Project

Oct 10, 2026 · 9 min

This episode of Mom Project explores the emotional complexity of letting go when adult children ignore parental advice. Host Ava Hoffman addresses the 'hollow ache' mothers feel when watching their grown kids make mistakes they could have…

The Marriage Myth: Why Kids Make It Harder (And How to Survive) | Mom Project

Oct 9, 2026 · 8 min

In this raw and honest episode of Mom Project, host Hilary Stout dismantles the pervasive cultural myth that having children will automatically bring couples closer together. Instead, she reveals the difficult truth: kids make marriage…

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