Being a mom is an incredible journey filled with love, joy, and plenty of challenges. Whether you’re juggling diaper changes, school runs, or managing a career alongside your parenting duties, finding moments of relaxation and inspiration can be a game-changer.
In today’s digital age, podcasts offer a treasure trove of knowledge, entertainment, and connection, all conveniently delivered through your headphones. From parenting tips and humour to wellness advice and inspiring stories, there’s a podcast out there for every mom, no matter where you are on your parenting journey.
In this curated list, we’ve handpicked the top 7 podcasts that cater to the diverse needs and interests of moms everywhere. Which will be your pick?
#1- eat sleep sh*t repeat
Hosted by new moms and besties, Kelly McCarren and Kee Reece, eat sleep sh*t repeat is a virtual weekly mother’s group for your ears. It’s a judgement and shame-free zone where Kel and Kee give advice and talk to other everyday moms. But mostly it’s a raw, honest, funny and relatable look at being a first time mom, desperately trying to survive.
Their topics range from; Should I Have Another Baby?, WTF Is Gentle Parenting, raising twins and lots more! Their podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcast.
#2- Mama’s Here
Mama’s Here podcast is hosted by 2 Malaysian moms- Diyana Hashim and Sofea Mastan, who relate themselves as ‘your mom gang’ on this exhilarating motherhood journey. They dive deep into the real-life struggles, rediscovery, and the transformative experience of being a mom, with a focus on empowerment, mental health, and building a supportive mom community.
Their episodes feature well-known Malaysian influencers and celebrities such as Diana Danielle, Sharifah Ariyana, Ili Sulaiman and even everyday moms, which makes it relatable to moms from all walks of life. Mama’s Here Podcast is available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcast and Google Podcast.
#3- Moms Overcoming Overwhelm
Are you tired of all the STUFF crowding your home, calendar, and mind? Do you wish you could say goodbye to the endless to-do list running around in your head, while you’re running around in the middle of the mess? Want to declutter but don’t know where to start? Are your dreams buried under piles of toys and laundry?
Moms Overcoming Overwhelm, is where you will find proven and practical solutions to declutter your home, head, and heart. Emily McDermott, the founder and host of this podcast also considers herself a Decluttering Coach, Minimalist mom and Routines Guru.
If you’re looking for simple systems around decluttering, capsule wardrobes, kids stuff, cleaning and tidying, meal planning, time management, and more- this is the podcast for you. Find her podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm on Apple Podcast, YouTube and PodBean.
#4- Head Over Heels
Head Over Heels is a Malaysian women empowerment podcast, that talks about a diverse range of topics relatable to most women out there. Host Maggy Wang explores what it means to be a modern Asian woman covering topics from mental health, juggling life as a single mother, women rights and so forth. The aim of the podcast is to do three simple things: Change, empower and educate.
You can listen to Head over Heels at Apple Podcast or even YouTube for the video version.
#5- Calm Is TimMy Time
“Calm, It’s Timmy Time” is an emotionally resonant new Malaysian podcast committed to assisting families and individuals on their special needs journey. Presented by Alvin Keng, a devoted parent to a child with special needs, this podcast serves as a refuge of empathy, advice, and optimism. By recounting genuine tales of resilience, achievement, and development, Alvin and his guests shed light on the route to fostering positive transformation and empowerment for children and individuals coping with learning disabilities.
Whether you’re seeking practical insights, heartfelt encouragement, or a sense of community, “Calm, It’s Timmy Time” is a great podcast to accompany you on your path. This podcast is available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Listen Notes and Podcast Addict.
#6- Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond
This podcast is all about postpartum care for the few months following birth, the time period also known as the Fourth Trimester. Sarah Trott and her postpartum doula, Esther Gallagher are hosts on the show. Their podcasts contain expert interviews with specialists from many fields to cover topics including postpartum doula practices, prenatal care, prenatal and postnatal yoga, parenting, breastfeeding, physical recovery from birth, nutrition, newborn care, midwifery, negotiating family visitation, and many more.
Check out their site fourthtrimesterpodcast.com or listen to their podcast via iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music.
#7- Pregnancy Podcast
The Pregnancy Podcast stands as a highly acclaimed podcast, delivering evidence-based insights to new and expecting parents for an extended period. Serving as a comprehensive resource, this show offers solutions to the most pressing inquiries surrounding pregnancy, prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum recovery, and beyond.
Vanessa Merten and her expert guests provide a guided journey, offering support from conception to newborn care. With a focus on specific topics, listeners can easily navigate to episodes addressing their specific queries, ensuring a tailored and informative experience.
Pregnancy Podcast is available on both Spotify and Apple Podcast.
Lily Shah
With a background of empowering women through talkshows on all thing Womanhood, it was natural for Lily to start empowering women on one of the biggest role they carry (a mother) after having one of her own. As a millennial mum with 2 young boys herself, she understands what new parents are going through and seeks to empower, inspire and ease parents on their biggest adventure yet- Parenthood!