The world is full of anxiety right now. As moms are home with their children, trying to figure out a new balance of a life with everyone home ALL THE TIME and no clear end in sight, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Alexa shares some tips on things

Talking about Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day - October 15th

Oct 16th, 2019 1h 6m

Get all the show notesIn this episode, we talked about:Our special October 15th live roundtable in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, featuring Alexa Bigwarfe of @Grieving Mothers: Sunshine After the Storm-A Survival GuideNa

Warm a child this winter with One Warm Coat ep 179

Oct 9th, 2019 33m

In this episode, we talked about:The great need for cold-weather gear. Learn more HERE.How Beth got started years ago with a local coat drive for schools in her district by asking the simple question, What Can I Do to Help?The resources One Wa

Just three broads talking politics Ep 178

Sep 27th, 2019 56m

In this episode, we talked about:How Kelly and Soph met, and started their podcast, Two Broads Talking PoliticsTheir take on the debates that have happened so far and what they think of the candidates; there are so many candidates on the stage

Communicating with Teens - How to Talk so Your Teens Listen ep 177

Aug 27th, 2019 1h 4m

Laura Lyles Reagan is the author of How to Raise Respectful Parents: Better Communication for Teen and Parent Relationships. She recently did a free webinar for our Lose the Cape readers all about teen communication, and it was too good not to

#freethehair and why talking about hair anti-discrimination laws matters ep 176

Jul 19th, 2019 51m

Visit http://losethecape.com/podcast/176 for all the and linksIn this episode, we talked about:Hair discrimination and what that meansWendy's work on the hair anti-discrimination law in NYCThe CROWN Act in CaliforniaHow hair, of all things,

Teaching Kids to Be Empowered - Keri T. Collins ep 175

Jun 17th, 2019 46m

Teaching Kids to Be Empowered - Keri T. CollinsIn this episode, we talked aboutWhat inspired Keri's mission to help kids take actionHow tapping can reduce anxiety - learn about EFT on her page!The family tradition that Keri established with

Ep 174 Traci Clayton - Raising Kids with Abundance Mindset {Mental Health Month}

May 24th, 2019 37m

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! In this episode, Alexa and Nancy chat with Dr. Traci Clayton, author of the best-selling Abundant Kids Rock!, a resource to help children live abundant and joyful lives by creating mindset shifts. We talk a

Ep 173 - Raising A Powerful Girl with Maria Fuller

May 1st, 2019 40m

Maria Fuller is the founder of Raising a Powerful Girl, and the mother of two daughters. Our conversation was all too relatable, as Alexa and Nancy are also raising daughters. How do we navigate the issues of self-image and self-worth in the #m

Writer Mom Life - an interview with author Daphne Huff ep 172

Apr 11th, 2019 43m

You can get all the show notes and links at http://losethecape.com/podcast/172Please follow us on Facebook and join our group - Your Mom SquadIn this episode, we talked about:How Daphne started her podcast, Writer Mom LifeWhat it means to

Red Flags with MLMs with legal expert Emily D. Baker ep 171

Mar 28th, 2019 1h 25m

Are you in an MLM? Have you ever thought of being in an MLM? Do you wonder what some of the red flags are? There are definitely MLMs that are better than others. We dig into all kinds of discussions on MLMs with lawyer Emily D. Baker. Like them

The Power of Your Story {and using it to help heal others} ep 170

Feb 27th, 2019 1h 2m

This panel of empowered, courageous women share their stories of how they overcame really trying and terrible stories and situations and wrote books to help others come through those situations. We discussed what gave them the courage to move f

How to be an accomplice to women of color ep 169 w/ Desiree Peterkin Bell

Feb 21st, 2019 46m

Get all the show notes and links we discuss in this interview at http://losethecape.com/podcast/169Desiree Peterkin Bell was claimed as a triple threat by Black Enterprise, and when you listen to this conversation between Alexa and Desiree, y

Talking to your kids about cancer - ep 168 with Shannon Pulaski

Feb 14th, 2019 48m

Shannon Pulaski is the founder of ProActive Genes, and the author of Mom's Genes, a children's book that helps families talk to their kids about genetic diseases. We had a great conversation with Shannon about why it's never too early to start

Women's march 2019 - what women still have to learn from each other ep 167

Feb 7th, 2019 46m

Alexa headed to DC in January for the third annual Women's March, braving frigid temps to stand shoulder to shoulder with fellow marchers from all walks of life. We talked about the difference between Nancy's experience at the first march, and

2018 Year in Review - Nancy and Alexa discuss the big events of 2018

Dec 28th, 2018 47m

We're talking about all the good AND the bad in 2018! Join Alexa and Nancy as we cover: (get all the shownotes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/166Time Magazine's 2018 Year in ReviewAll the big, personal stuff that went down for Alexa and Nan

What I Want White Moms to Know - an important conversation ep 165

Dec 12th, 2018 1h 2m

Get all the shownotes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/165 In this episode, we talked about:Jehava's viral essay, originally published on Wonderoak, and picked up by ScaryMommy and Motherly.Keep Marching by MomsRising Founder, Kristin Rowe-Fi

Raising strong, courageous girls with author Jody Smith - ep 164

Nov 28th, 2018 47m

In this episode, we talked about:Jody's 7-year journey to bring Princess Monroe's story to the worldWhy Princess Monroe needed to be writtenHow fairy tales do a disservice to girls and boysAll about the illustrator that brought Princess Monroe

Can I Keep Drinking? with author Cindi Turner ep 163

Nov 21st, 2018 38m

Are you worried you drink too much? Should you stop or can you keep drinking? Join us with author Cindi Turner for the answer!Get all the show notes and links mentioned at http://losethecape.com/podcast/163 and be sure to check out our Hol

What do you really want this holiday season? Holiday Gift Guide ep 162

Nov 14th, 2018 49m

It's already time to start shopping for the Holidays. Do you need some new, fresh ideas for gifts for those around you? Maybe you want some ideas for YOUR list? We've got some great suggestions in this year's Holiday Gift guide. We tried some n

Go vote! The Mom's Guide to Getting Involved & How to Raise Tiny Activists

Nov 6th, 2018 56m

We're discussing why moms need to be politically and socially engaged and how they can get their kids involved in advocacy and activism. Plus - go VOTE!We want our kids to know that it's important to be part of the process. It's important to

What do you need to know to talk about sexual assault? w/ Sarah Beaulieu ep 160

Oct 31st, 2018 46m

Access all the details and show notes about this conversation on how to talk about sexual harassment, sexual assault, and more at http://losethecape.com/podcast/160