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Band of Mothers Podcast

Wondery

“Band of Mothers Podcast” is a podcast for moms that’s not about parenting. Hosts and lifelong friends, Shayna Ferm and Tracey Tee, (creators of the hit, national touring comedy show, ”The Pump and Dump Show”) focus on one central theme over several hilarious, binge-worthy episodes, as they explore life as 40-something women who also happen to be moms. Like no podcast you’ve heard before, each episode is its own variety show, featuring real moms’ call-in stories, games, original comedy, original music and inspiring guest interviews. After a delightfully entertaining hour with Shayna and Tracey, you’ll feel like you laughed as much as you learned, and most importantly you’ll know that you truly belong to a #BandofMothers.

Location:

United States

Networks:

Wondery

Description:

“Band of Mothers Podcast” is a podcast for moms that’s not about parenting. Hosts and lifelong friends, Shayna Ferm and Tracey Tee, (creators of the hit, national touring comedy show, ”The Pump and Dump Show”) focus on one central theme over several hilarious, binge-worthy episodes, as they explore life as 40-something women who also happen to be moms. Like no podcast you’ve heard before, each episode is its own variety show, featuring real moms’ call-in stories, games, original comedy, original music and inspiring guest interviews. After a delightfully entertaining hour with Shayna and Tracey, you’ll feel like you laughed as much as you learned, and most importantly you’ll know that you truly belong to a #BandofMothers.

Language:

English


Episodes

Goodbye for Now

12/21/2021
After a lot of thought, tears, and taking a hard look at ourselves, we’ve decided to press pause on this podcast indefinitely while we consider what’s next for us. Those of you who have been following us for a while know the toll 2020 put on our business as a whole and how the last two years have been a struggle financially, emotionally, and creatively, and it’s been extremely difficult to find our way back to stabilization. However, during this painful process, we’ve discovered that we...

Duration:00:46:04

Please Stop Saying #AntiAging (Mommy Image)

12/1/2021
Now is the time to rise up and become ANTI-anti-aging. And this episode is dedicated to the strong woman inside each of us who just gets better with age! This week, we take a deep dive into the topic of aging through the lens of being a mom. It is funny, heartfelt, and informative, with a format unlike anything out there. We cover learning to love yourself as you grow older, letting one’s hair go gray (including messages from moms who grew their hair out during lockdown), and ultimately...

Duration:00:58:59

Goop Beauty Editor Jean Godfrey-June Shares the Secrets to Staying Fresh-Faced When You’re a Busy Mom (Mommy Image)

11/23/2021
As a bonus episode in our “Mommy Image” series, we’re bringing back one of our favorite interviews with one of our biggest BOM crushes: Goop beauty director and journalist Jean Godfrey-June. Follow us on Instagram! @bandofmothersofficial Jean offers tips and tricks on how moms can stay as fresh-faced as possible. (Because it IS possible — but you do need to be strategic.) Jean explains what is really aging moms (you’ll be surprised!) — babies are only a part of it! Plus, Jean reveals her...

Duration:00:49:28

Extreme Wellness: Shay & Tracey Try Yoni Steams, Colonics, and More (Mommy Image)

11/16/2021
There’s no denying that “wellness” is having quite the moment, and “self-care” is in our vernacular for good. But what does wellness really mean to moms who are also just trying to make it through the day? What procedures are worth it and which ones are more hype than substance? Follow us on Instagram @bandofmothersofficial. We talk to experts, hear your messages, AND take our gamer headsets on the road to explore a few “extreme” wellness procedures ourselves so we can report back. It’s...

Duration:01:37:28

Laughing and Crying About Our Bodies (Mommy Image)

11/9/2021
How do you feel about your body? Like, REALLY feel? So much shifts after we have babies, adopt babies, and become mothers, and the shift has a very real manifestation in our bodies. That’s just all there is to it. From “Mommy Makeovers” to boobs, Botox, and just about everything in between, we take a deep dive into what it means to love our bodies as moms, and all the different ways we do it. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll feel seen. We explore: A mom of three littles and elementary school...

Duration:00:55:20

Beauty Hacks for Busy Moms (Mommy Image)

11/2/2021
Face cream, eye cream, hyaluronic acid, and what the hell is gua sha? We’re talking about beauty hacks for busy moms, and we try not to beat ourselves up too much for doing it all wrong on our second installment of our “Mommy Image” series. Grab a notepad because this episode is full to the brim with tips, tricks, hacks, and product recommendations for taking care of the skin you’re in. Follow us on instagram! @bandofmothersofficial We explored: An interview with Brooklyn-based aesthetician...

Duration:01:01:12

How To Rock Your Own Personal Style with Confidence, Like Before You Had Kids (Mommy Image)

10/26/2021
Confidence. Some moms have it, a lot of us don’t. And then what about style? What does “style” really even mean, and do we all possess it? Does it even matter? For our first episode in the “Mommy Image” series, we break down insecurities, questions, and judgments about the outward way we carry ourselves in the world. We interview mom of two and personal stylist Heather Hope, we review a BOM Report, and we have a raw and vulnerable talk together about our own style and confidence issues. From...

Duration:01:06:47

My Kid Sees Dead People and Other Supernatural Tales (Well... That Happened)

10/19/2021
In the final episode of the Well… That Happened series, we dive into the ethereal world of kiddos seeing ghosts, talking to dead people, having imaginary friends, and just being downright creepy sometimes. With special guest Debbie Haynie, a transpersonal psychotherapist and shamanic practitioner, we dive deep into whether any of this is real and how parents might be able to support kids who seem to communicate with the other side. Whether you “believe” or not, this episode is wildly...

Duration:01:07:46

Unbelievable Birth Stories (Well...That Happened)

10/12/2021
Every mom remembers the moment she became a mother — the beautiful drama AND, very commonly, the deep and often unnecessary trauma. This week, we explore unbelievable birth stories... some crazy, some funny, some heartbreaking… but stories that will always unite us, and hopefully offer you a moment to reflect on this magical adventure, no matter how or when your kid was born. Follow Tracey and Shayna on IG @bandofmothersofficial. What we explore: Tracey and Shayna share some of the more...

Duration:01:11:26

Well That Happened…To Mom (Well, That Happened)

10/5/2021
Welcome to the 2nd episode in our four-part series centered around the theme of “Well…That Happened!” Follow Tracey + Shayna - @bandofmothersofficial on Instagram! This week we joyfully step out of the mommy shame spiral and openly embrace a myriad of deeply embarrassing moments that – while unique to the #bandofmothers featured in this episode – are also universal in that we ALL embarrass ourselves ALL THE TIME. There’s so much pressure to be cool, pulled together, on top of everything…and...

Duration:00:46:38

Messed-Up Things Your Kids Have Done (Well, That Happened)

9/28/2021
Shayna Ferm and Tracey Tee, creators of the hugely popular, nationally touring comedy show for moms, “The Pump and Dump Show,” continue their mission to support and validate motherhood through their new binge-worthy, weekly variety-style “Band of Mothers” podcast (co-produced with Warner Bros. Entertainment) that’s sure to make you laugh your C-section scar open. Through fascinating interviews, original music, clips from their live podcast recordings, games, insights, and mind-blowing...

Duration:00:45:01

Sneak Peek Into The All New Band of Mothers Podcast

9/27/2021
Take 45 seconds to find out all about the fun, exciting, heartfelt and always hilarious Band of Mothers Podcast hosted by Shayna Ferm and Tracey Tee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:00:44

Give Jeff His Medicine: Love BOM

9/21/2021
We all have inside-inside jokes. On this week’s episode of our summer series of Love BOMs, Shay explores the small, silly, and consistent moments of joy we give ourselves without even realizing it. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. To learn more about Shayna and Tracey + their #BandOfMothers community visit BandOfMothers.com and join our private Facebook Group! (It’s the mom group you’ve always wanted!) To access any products or other endorsed items + brands...

Duration:00:06:25

To the Lady at the Bookstore: Love BOM

9/14/2021
Is there ever a time when the kindness of strangers isn’t THE BEST THING EVER? An insatiably delightful woman gave me the most enthusiastic compliment at the bookstore, and even though my self-esteem still thinks it’s unwarranted (see this IG post as proof), this stranger thought different, and her 15 seconds of kindness changed the course of my day. Can we follow in her footsteps and do the same? Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. To learn more about Shayna and...

Duration:00:07:22

Selling a Beautiful Life to Our Kids: Love BOM

8/31/2021
This week’s summer series Love BOM is inspired by Maggie Smith’s honest and relevant poem called “Good Bones,” and explores our instinct as moms to shield and protect our kids from the harsh realities of the world. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. To learn more about Shayna and Tracey + their #BandOfMothers community visit BandOfMothers.com and join our private Facebook Group! (It’s the mom group you’ve always wanted!) To access any products or other endorsed...

Duration:00:05:47

How I Get Out of a Funk: Love BOM

8/24/2021
To say these times are crazy and stressful is the understatement of the year, but navigating all the uncertainty, division, stress, judgment, and chaos is even crazier and more stressful for moms. Reflecting on a royally crap year and an even worse summer, Tracey shares some hacks she’s added into her daily life to alchemize all those low vibes and reset to a better place when she’s in a funk. Also, there’s lots of exciting news in “BOM” land and Shay and Tracey need YOUR help for our...

Duration:00:22:04

Gratitude and Parenting: Love BOM

8/17/2021
Apparently, the universe rewards appreciation. It’s easier said than done — especially at the end of an exhausting summer with your children. This week’s summer series of Love BOMs explores the quick shifts we make as moms between frustration and gratitude, plus how we can learn to accept that it’s totally OK to start over as many times as we need to, thanks to the wise words of @morganharpernichols. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. To learn more about Shayna...

Duration:00:09:01

How Do You Want to FEEL?: Love BOM

7/27/2021
In this week’s summer series of Love BOMs, Tracey discusses the practice of manifestation and how she came to the realization that it’s essential to manifest how you want to feel, rather than what you want. Tracey reminds us that we all deserve to feel happy, safe, and secure, and each of us has the ability to manifest those feelings. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. To learn more about Shayna and Tracey + their #BandOfMothers community visit BandOfMothers.com...

Duration:00:08:55

Why Aging Women Are Sexy as Hell: Love BOM

7/20/2021
In this week’s summer series of Love BOMs, Shayna discusses how she feels about aging. While turning 43 had Shay initially running to get injections in her face, she has since embraced aging gracefully and is learning to accept her laugh lines. She discusses what went into that evolution and why our bodies not tolerating Taco Bell like they used to isn’t such a bad thing. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. To learn more about Shayna and Tracey + their...

Duration:00:10:29

Joy and Neil Diamond: Love BOM

7/13/2021
In this week’s summer series of Love BOMs (inspiring mini-episodes that bring you all the feels), Tracey dives into what it means to lose and find your truest, silliest, most magical inner joy. We are all just as capable of honoring it as we are of losing it, so in this episode, Tracey shares her story about a Neil Diamond concert that breaks it all down to one sound bite. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. To learn more about Shayna and Tracey + their...

Duration:00:14:05