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This week, Ashley introduces you to Chantal Below, who we are thrilled to have joining us as a regular contributor on season two. Chantal is a mom of three and an executive leadership coach who works with individuals and teams to challenge their own inhibiting assumptions, or, as she puts it, “giving people the space to pause, recognize their patterns, tendencies, impacts, and choices, and then make a decision about if it’s working.”

After spending time with her over the past six years, Ashley frequently proclaims that, “everyone needs a Chantal in their life”. While we work on cloning Chantal, this episode gives listeners access to her unique perspective and process. Ashley and Chantal’s conversation covers everything from our shared struggle for acceptance, the connection between our best traits and our biggest weaknesses, the power of reframing complacency, our immunity to change, and our ability to question the stories we tell ourselves. Plus, Ashley recounts a personal victory involving direct communication and trash cans. 

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More about Chantal Below:

Chantal moved from the US to England in third grade. As an expat, she promptly began saying biscuit instead of cookie and spelling color with a ‘u’ in order to fit in. She never developed a love of cricket, but did develop a fascination with humanity, unconsciously examining how different cultures and beliefs expand or limit our choices.

After graduating from Georgetown University, she started her career as a 4th grade teacher with Teach For America, hoping to expand choices for too-often marginalized children in low-income schools. She loved the energy of the kids and the vibrancy of the community, but no one really wanted her teaching long division.

Since then, she’s been exploring the many dimensions of the human condition while avoiding math. She worked for years in the education non-profit world leading teams and developing leadership development programs. Then, she ventured out on her own and started Redcliff Coaching, Inc. She supports leaders in all industries - with clients at Google, Homeless Prenatal Program, and  to get out of their own way and live and lead in the way they most want. She also attempts to parent three kids who are curious, compassionate, hysterical, and only vaguely pay attention to her advice. She lives in Oakland, CA.

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Your favorite duo is back for Season 2! Join hosts Lisa McCaffrey and Ashley Adamson as they look back on the past four months and forward to the next season of Your Mom™. 

Lisa shares updates on the whole McCaffrey crew: Christian’s calming perspective on the 49ers' season, Max’s phenomenal NFL coaching debut, Luke’s signature helmet toss, Dylan’s post-college business ventures (Mazda, we’re open to a sponsorship), and Ed’s latest contribution to the world of sports: Pepper Pong. 

Last season’s listeners may remember Lisa manifesting Ashley losing her job at Pac-12 to focus on podcasting full time. To that we say…be careful what you wish for! As the dust settles on the conference’s dissolution, Ashley reflects on the past 11 years with her Pac-12 family and her determination to make the most of their “senior year” together. 

We learned so much while recording the first season of Your Mom™. One of our key takeaways is the importance of carving out time and space to share stories. This will be our guiding principle for season 2, and we are thrilled to welcome Chantal Below and Betsy Bloom as recurring contributors on our storytelling journey. 

We’re thrilled to have you along for the ride. Thanks as always for listening! Please drop us a line at [email protected].

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Your Mom™ is back for season two! 

Ashley Adamson and Lisa McCaffrey reunite to celebrate motherhood with a second season of Your Mom™. Enjoy their unfiltered conversations with moms of world class athletes and high achievers as they share personal stories of parenthood that feel both familiar and extraordinary.

We launched this podcast last year to celebrate and shine a light on motherhood. The moms we interviewed taught us a lot, but we came to realize that part of the real value of what we were doing was giving these women the space to reflect on their life experiences. They were all moms of exceptional people, but they were so exceptional themselves. After each episode, they expressed gratitude at being asked to share their story. 

So this season, our north star remains motherhood. We will still be interviewing moms of highly successful people and sharing powerful stories like how Lisa McCaffrey once saved her entire soccer team from an earthquake. But we will also explore this broader notion of the power of storytelling in our lives. To help us, we’re adding two new regular contributors, Chantal Below and Betsy Bloom, who we consider experts in this field. 

We are thrilled to be back, and we thank you deeply for being on this journey with us. 

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Join Ashley Adamson and Lisa McCaffrey as they put a bow on the first season of Your Mom™, reliving their favorite moments both on the show and behind the scenes.

We hope you enjoy this fun and nostalgic conversation celebrating the many friendships formed and countless lessons learned over the past year. Stay tuned for a special guest appearance by their dear friend and biggest champion, Kim Neel.

There are so many people to thank along the way for making this happen, but no one has our gratitude more than all of you who went on this journey with us. Whether you listened to one episode or all 55 of them, thank you deeply for supporting our work and helping us carve out a community to celebrate motherhood.

We are forever grateful to the rockstar mom guests who shared their stories, as well as to our own families for allowing us to share theirs.

A reminder that you can watch this episode on our YouTube Channel. We will keep you posted on plans for season two, but for now we say so long, have a great summer and thanks as always for listening!

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Lisa's unending journey for healthy living recently led her to discover Fountain Life, a company dedicated to revolutionizing the healthcare system in order to help people live longer and improve disease detection.

It's a lofty mission and one that our guest, Fountain Life's Chief Medical and Science Officer Dr. Helen Messier, says is fundamental to the future of medicine.

According to the American Cancer Society about 70% of all cancer deaths come from cancers for which there are currently no proven screening tests. So imagine if we could consistently find cancer at stage zero when it's most easily cured? Fountain Life claims their data-driven approach enables them to find cancer, cardiac, metabolic, and neurodegenerative disease early, before they can cause harm.

Dr. Messier received a Bachelor of Science and a PhD in Molecular Immunology from the University of Alberta. She completed post-doctoral studies at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology in San Diego, CA and received her MD from the University of Calgary. She’s board certified in family medicine. In addition to leading the company’s clinical and scientific programs, Dr. Messier will establish Fountain Life University to train Fountain Life certified practitioners and lead the effort to gain insights and publish findings from Fountain Life’s vast amount of data. In addition to being related to the Hall of Fame hockey player Mark Messier, she found out on this episode that she's about to be related to the McCaffreys. Listen on for an informative conversation about a critical topic, which ends with a fun reveal.

To learn more about Fountain Life's mission, offerings, and locations, visit their website.

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Join Ashley and Lisa on this episode of Your Mom™ as they fulfill their dream of interviewing one of the most influential moms on their bucket list. Pamela Morgan, the mother of world-renowned soccer player Alex Morgan, takes the spotlight.

Alex Morgan was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2019 and 2022, and her resume speaks for itself. She heads into her third World Cup as one of the most prolific goal scorers in U.S. soccer history. She set a unique record this past February for the most goals scored as a mom in the UWSNT.

But as you will learn through this conversation with Alex's mom, there's so much more to her story. Pam shares insights into what it was like raising Alex, offering a glimpse into her childhood [7:15]. Discover why Alex was a coach's dream and the qualities that set her apart [9:50]. Pam also opens up about the impact of Alex's global success on their family dynamic [12:00], her parenting philosophy [20:00], and why Alex chose to play soccer at Cal [21:30].

Pam shares the thing she's most proud of her daughter for and what she believes her lasting legacy will be [38:55]. She also gives an honest assessment of what she would do differently in her motherhood journey if she could go back and do it all again [48:00].

Alex Morgan has affectionately referred to her mom as Wonder Woman, and after you listen to this episode you'll understand why. Enjoy another remarkable story of motherhood, love, and success.

The US Women's National Team opens up the FIFA World Cup on July 21st in New Zealand, where they will face Vietnam.

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If laughter really is the best medicine, please sit back and allow this conversation between Lisa McCaffrey and her former Stanford soccer teammate Julie Foudy cure whatever ails you.

Foudy is a two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, but the Hall of Famer's ability to effortlessly roast her old pal with stories from their playing days is almost as impressive as anything she accomplished on the pitch.

Speaking of which, Foudy has some poignant reflections on what the United States' first Women's World Cup win in 1999 did for the sport [15:45]. But she also wonders why that watershed moment didn't catapult the growth of and investment in women's soccer at a faster rate.

Foudy gives a great primer on the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup that kicks off next month in Australia and New Zealand [24:50]. Hear her describe the challenges the US Women's National Team will face as they try to make World Cup history with a three-peat.

And as a mom of two teenagers who play soccer and basketball, Foudy has the perfect parenting advice for anyone navigating the youth sports scene [33:33].

Please do yourself a favor and after you're done listening, go subscribe to her podcast, Laughter Permitted. We also highly recommend her book, "Choose to Matter: Being Courageously and Fabulously YOU".

A huge thank you to Julie Foudy for continuing to be courageously and fabulously HER, and helping so many young (and old) people along the way.

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Christian McCaffrey launched The Logan Project to honor the life of Logan Preston Hale, a young superfan from Connecticut who lost his battle with childhood cancer in 2021. While Logan never had a chance to meet his NFL hero, Christian has been on a mission to ensure his legacy and name will live on forever.

This week Logan's mom Kristina Hale joins the show for a powerful interview, shedding light on who her son was and why he felt such a fierce connection to Christian from the moment he saw him play. Kristina also discusses Saturday's upcoming Logan Bowl and explains how healing Christian's kindness has been following the immeasurable loss of her son. 

Be sure to stay tuned for the wonderful surprise guest appearance from Christian (44:00), as he describes to Kristina the impact her son's life is having on so many people. To see Kristina's face when he pops on, do yourself a favor and go watch this episode on our YouTube channel.

We are honored to share Logan's story, completely inspired by Christian's compassion, and we remain in total awe of Kristina's strength and heart.

We are honored to share Logan's story, completely inspired by Christian's compassion, and we remain in total awe of Kristina's strength and heart.

Information on the Logan Bowl can be found below.

The Logan Bowl is a LIVE Madden tournament on June 3rd to benefit The Logan Project, an initiative started by the Christian McCaffrey Foundation to honor Logan Hale's dream of putting gaming consoles in children's hospitals for kids undergoing medical treatment as a way to connect with their friends and restore a sense of normalcy.

In addition to McCaffrey, who will be co-hosting the event alongside three-time Pro Bowler and Fox’s
lead NFL analyst Greg Olsen and popular Madden streamer Chris “Dubby” MacFarland, the following NFL players will be involved: Fred Warner (San Francisco 49ers), Saquon Barkley (New York
Giants), JuJu Smith-Schuster (New England Patriots), Dalvin Cook (Minnesota Vikings), and Brian Burns (Carolina Panthers). Esports and gaming production company, Wisdom Gaming, will produce the event.

START TIME: 10AM (PST)

STREAMING CHANNELS: https://twitch.tv/theloganproject

LINK TO DONATE: tiltify.com/theloganbowl

WEBSITE: theloganbowl.org

Those interested in learning more can visit christianmccaffreyfoundation.org.

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As always, you guys brought it with your questions for Ashley and Lisa in this month's mailbag episode. Topics include an update on Christian and Olivia's wedding plans, favorite baby names they didn't use, the key to having empathy for our own parents as they age and the importance of rediscovering ourselves when our kids leave the nest.

You can listen here to the Kelly Corrigan podcast Ashley references on Empty Nesting. We love her insight and think parents and children of all ages should listen to what she has to say on this topic.

Thanks as always for listening to Your Mom™, you can watch this episode and all our content on our YouTube channel. And we love hearing from our listeners so if you have mailbag questions for next month please drop them in our comments or email us at [email protected].

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We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate Mother's Day than by introducing you to Lisa's Mom, Betty Conroy, aka Big Mama, aka the Queen of Key Biscayne. She has a remarkable story and offers a poignant reminder that we can call reinvent ourselves throughout the course of our lifetime.

We hope you enjoy this conversation as it captures how a shared pain between a mother and daughter can evolve into a shared vulnerability and deeper appreciation for one another.

You can watch this episode on our YouTube page.

Our biggest thanks to Betty for being one of our first guests, and for raising a fierce, loving, beautiful woman who also happens to be one hell of a podcaster.

 

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Mother's Day is a time to celebrate moms, but we know for many people this holiday can also carry a sense of sadness, loneliness and nostalgia. In honor of anyone facing and grieving the loss of their own mom, Yogi Roth joins the show to pay tribute to his late mother, Devorah Channah Roth.

Yogi is an on-air college football analyst, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, and New York Times best-selling author. But in this conversation, he is a grateful son sharing some remarkable stories about the incredible woman who raised him.

Together with Ashley in Los Angeles, Yogi describes his mom's journey as the daughter of Holocaust survivors and how she lived and embraced the Hebrew term Tikkun Olam, which means "repair the world."

Yogi's words remind us that even if when a mother is no longer with us in a physical sense, her love and light can live on forever through her children.

When Yogi launched his first podcast LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS, his first guest was his mom. As you listen to this episode, which includes excerpts from that interview, we urge you to write down questions you have for your mom or someone close to you. And then call them.

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We hope you enjoy this touching conversation and may we all continue to do our part to help repair the world.

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"A jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread—and Thou."

Ashley finally convinces her mom to sit down for an interview. All it took was a trip to Paris, an iconic backdrop and a bottle (or two) of Chablis.

We hope you enjoy this honest, affectionate, meandering mother-daughter conversation in which one thing is clear- the apple does not fall far from the tree.

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This week, Ashley and Lisa are joined by award-winning sports journalist Bonnie Bernstein to discuss a topic near and dear to their hearts. Inspired by a study that found 94% of female C-suite executives played competitive sports in their youth, Bonnie shares insights from her new Audible Originals series called She Got Game: Inspiring Women, Inspired by Sports.

Bonnie's adorable mom, Lois, also joins the conversation and shares how surprised she was when her daughter chose sports journalism over pursuing a career in classical music at Juilliard. Don't be surprised if the room gets a little dusty at the end, when mom and daughter share what they most admire about each other.

Bonnie is recognized by the American Sportscasters Association as one of the most accomplished female journalists in her field. The founder and CEO of Walk Swiftly Productions spent two decades of her Emmy-Award winning career at ESPN and CBS, and was the first person who inspired Ashley to pursue a career in sports broadcasting.

We know you will love She Got Game, so please check it out and give it a review! Our huge thanks to Bonnie and Lois for helping Your Mom kick off a special month of Mother's Day coverage.

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The NFL Draft kicks off tomorrow and this is the draft preview Your Mom has been waiting for.

Cleyrissa Robinson manages her nephew Bijan, a star running back out of Texas who is projected to be a top-10 pick on Thursday. She joins Ashley and Lisa from her hotel room in Kansas City to discuss how Bijan and her family are getting ready for one of the most memorable nights of their lives.

If you need a rooting interest or a reason to care about the NFL Draft, this is the episode for you. The entire interview is a poignant reminder of how special this week is for families watching a loved one realize their dream.

Our thanks to Cleyrissa for sharing her time during such a crazy, chaotic, thrilling week. Good luck to Bijan and all the young men who are waiting to hear their name called!

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Fourteen years ago Heather Vandenberghe was a single mom living in New York, thriving in a high profile career as Senior Vice President of Marketing for Louis Vuitton. But one afternoon in September of 2009, her entire life changed as she came out of a meeting to several missed phone calls bearing the type of excruciating news every parent fears.

Her youngest daughter Elle was in the hospital after being hit by a car while on her scooter. Her three-year-old spent two weeks in a medically-induced coma, four months in an ICU and ultimately endured ten brain surgeries. "That is why I'll never miss another phone call in my life," Heather explained during this inspiring interview which highlights a mother using pain as fuel to create meaningful change.

Elle is now 17 and while she still deals with complications from the accident, her mom is grateful the daily struggles are mostly focused on typical teenage stuff, like trying (and failing) to smooth out those unsightly bumps in her daughter's ponytail before school.

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Heather Vandenberghe lives in LA and is currently the CEO of Flexpower, the founding partner of Your Mom™ and the first company to invest and support our mission of celebrating motherhood.

Don't forget Mother's Day is right around the corner and if you want a mom in your life to feel good, may we recommend Flexpower's fabulous Mother's Day gift set. Use our code YM20 for 20% off your first purchase!

Thanks as always for listening, and our deep thanks to Heather for sharing her journey. You can watch this episode on our YouTube channel and please be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook for bonus content!

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Lisa McCaffrey has always dreamed of having a daughter and that wish finally came true after her son proposed to his longtime girlfriend and former Miss Universe, Olivia Culpo. Hear Lisa's hilarious behind the scenes stories about how the engagement came together, why Olivia is the perfect match for her son, and what marriage advice she would give the newly engaged couple.

In case you missed it, be sure to check out Episode 19 with Olivia and her mom Susan.

Huge congrats to Christian and Olivia and please send all your ideas for Lisa's Mother of the Groom dress and tiara to [email protected].

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When Ashley and Lisa found out an avid supporter of Your Mom™ listens to the show while falling asleep, they felt inspired to dedicate a full episode to helping people go to bed.

Come for their sweet soulful lullabies and stay for the Instagram poll result that caused Lisa to soften her hardline stance on golf.

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Thanks as always for listening, we love hearing from you! Please drop us a line and tell us your favorite lullabies and bedtime tips at [email protected].

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Do yourself a favor and grab a notebook and pen before listening to this episode. ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown host Sam Ponder and her mom, Cindi Steele, deliver invaluable insights on love, regret, honesty, faith, and the power of shared vulnerability between a mother and daughter.

Sam reveals some great stories about the humble beginnings of her successful sports broadcasting career, as well as some EPIC anecdotes about her lightning quick courtship and marriage to NFL quarterback Christian Ponder.

This show is a must-listen for all aspiring sportscasters. It also offers tangible advice for anyone hoping to have a better adult relationship with their own parent. And all of you looking for true love in your twitter DMs? This is the podcast for you.

You can watch this episode on our YouTube channel and please be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook for bonus content every week!

Thanks as always for listening, we love hearing from you! Please drop us a line at [email protected].

And a massive thanks to Sam and Cindi for showing us the beautiful, messy, roundabout, rewarding journey of motherhood.

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We've got a special Mom Madness edition of our monthly mailbag episode as Ashley and Lisa answer questions from their children! As expected the kids delivered some thought-provoking queries. Enjoy this WIDE ranging mailbag episode and stay tuned for Christian's poignant question to his mom, which left Lisa reflecting on her parenting style.

Thanks so much for listening, you can watch this episode and all our content on our YouTube channel. We absolutely love hearing from our listeners. If you have mailbag questions for next month please drop them in our comments or email us at [email protected].

And as always, go hug a mom!

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Bernadette Suh has a fascinating story. Born in Jamaica and raised by her grandparents, she didn't meet her own mother until she moved to the U.S. when she was 15 years old. After living with her parents for three years in Boston, Bernadette moved across the country to go to college in Oregon. She started a career in Early Childhood Education, got married, and had two gifted children of her own.

Her daughter Ngum Suh, played soccer at Mississippi State and was a member of the Cameroon women's national team. Her son Ndamukong Suh was an All-American defensive lineman at Nebraska. One of the most decorated players in college football history, he was drafted second overall by the Detroit Lions in 2010. Suh has played for five NFL teams, competed in three Super Bowls, and in 13 NFL seasons has never missed a game because of an injury. He is currently with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Bernadette opens up about her childhood, how she raised her kids, and what she worried the most about as a mom. She divulges the one thing she wishes she had known before she got divorced, but also details why she is cherishing retirement and this current phase of life on her own. As an Early Childhood Educator for nearly 35 years, she has a unique take on the one thing she believes many parents are getting wrong.

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For more background on Ndamukong Suh's business ventures that are discussed, we encourage you to listen to this interview with Bloomberg Sports.

You can learn more about the amazing work Bernadette is doing with PFPMA by visiting their website, https://www.pfpma.org/

Thanks for listening and please go hug a mom today!

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Former Bishop Gorman star and UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson rewrote the record books during his college career with the Bruins. But on his way to becoming UCLA's all-time leader in passing yards, total yards, completions, and touchdowns, his mom opens up about how much outside criticism - and blatant racism - her son has endured as a Black quarterback.

Melva Thompson-Robinson, DrPH, is a tenured professor and Advisor of Equity, Inclusion, and Justice to the Dean of the UNLV School of Nursing. She joins the show a couple days after watching her son throw the fastest ball in the history of the NFL combine.

A mom of three, Melva shares a wealth of advice for parents trying to help their kids navigate the college recruiting process. An active voice on twitter, she talks about dealing with detractors and how she decides when to walk away, and when to swing back at anonymous critis online.

Her stories and insights on what it means to be a Black American in 2023 are essential, and the work she is doing to help promote health equity in communities of color is inspirational.

Our deep thanks to Melva for joining Your Mom, to BodyArmor for their continued support of the show, and to you, our fabulous and beautiful listeners!

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Your Mom's Super Bowl bonus week coverage rolls on with a two-for-one special, featuring two of the most special people we know.

Solomon Thomas and his mom Martha joined the set in Phoenix before hitting the red carpet for the NFL Honors awards ceremony last month. Solomon was the 2022 New York Jets' nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award and - like any man of the year would - he invited his mom to be his plus one.

Solomon played football with Lisa's son Christian at Stanford, and you can tell by some of the stories that start flying just how many memories these two families have shared.

The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is one of the league's most prestigious honors, recognizing an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field. Solly may not have won that award this year, but he's officially Your Mom's NFL Man of the Year and we think that's the vote that really matters anyways.

To learn more about the critical work Solomon and his family are doing to honor his late sister Ella, please go to their website: https://thedefensiveline.org/. And congrats again to Solomon, the inaugural Your Mom NFL Man of the Year!

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Our Super Bowl bonus coverage continues with Dr. Michael Gervais, a high performance psychologist who offers some of the most poignant parenting insights we've heard on this show.

Gervais trains the mindset skills and practices essential to optimal human performance. His clients include world record holders, Olympians, internationally acclaimed artists and musicians, MVPs from every major sport and Fortune 100 CEOs. Now he can officially add Lisa McCaffrey to his resume.

Gervais helps Lisa explore her game-day anxiety and why "arousal regulation" is they key to owning and controlling all of our experiences in life. He shares Ashley's favorite parenting analogy and explains why one of the most powerful moments as a parent is the car ride home.

Keep your eye out for his upcoming book on FOPO (Fear Of People's Opinions) which comes out later this year with Harvard Business Review. And if you aren't already a subscriber, go check out Gervais' fabulous podcast, Finding Mastery. You can thank us later.

This is Super Bowl bonus week on Your Mom. We'll be back to our regular scheduled programming next Tuesday!

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We're excited to bring you this conversation with former NFL quarterback Jake Plummer and Pat Tillman Foundation CEO Dan Futrell.

After a ten year career in the NFL, Jake is on a mission to help people heal and find balance through functional mushrooms. He talks with Ashley and Lisa about UMBO, his functional mushroom supplement company and shares why he is so passionate about destigmatizing the use of mushrooms.

Jake also remains dedicated to honoring his friend and former Arizona State teammate, the late Pat Tillman. He and Dan Futrell, a former Ranger-qualified Infantry Officer and platoon leader who now leads the Pat Tillman Foundation, are committed to carrying on Pat's legacy. Dan details some of the critical work the Foundation is doing with their scholarship program, whose mission is to identify remarkable veterans and military spouses as the next generation of leaders and help them scale their impact as they enter their next chapter of service through academic scholarships, leadership development, and a global community of supporters.

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This is Super Bowl bonus week on Your Mom. We'll be back to our regular scheduled programming next Tuesday!

ps. Jake's mom Marilyn Plummer was one of our favorite interviews on the show, so go check out episode 6 if you missed it!

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You all brought the heat with your questions in this month's mailbag episode. Hear Ashley and Lisa answer a wide array of listener inquiries including: the biggest thing they've learned from motherhood, how many kids Lisa hopes Christian has, Ashley's advice to an aspiring broadcaster and how to have an easy labor [spoiler: you don't].

You may notice that for every question in this mailbag, Destiny's Child seemingly had the answer.

Dylan McCaffrey (Lisa's third son) makes a surprise guest appearance as part of the mailbag Q&A and the moms relive some of their favorite moments from an unforgettable week in Phoenix for Super Bowl LVII.

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3X Super Bowl Champion Shannon Sharpe remembers playing Power Rangers with two-year-old Christian McCaffrey in the Broncos locker room back in the day. The Hall of Famer admits he had no idea that little guy would grow up to become one of the preeminent players in the NFL.

Enjoy this nostalgic trip down memory lane as Shannon comes correct on all sorts of McCaffrey family topics, including the fact that Lisa is a better athlete than her husband Ed.

Come for the stories and stay for Shannon's heartwarming tribute to his late grandmother, Mary Porter.

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The 3X Super Bowl Champ dishes on everything from his new role as a stay at home husband to why he needed medical attention after one of his children was born. Ed discusses his favorite Super Bowl memory and the thing he admires most about Lisa is as a mom.

Bronco fans will be excited to hear his thoughts on the hiring of Sean Payton and why it should be Super Bowl or bust every season in Denver.

Your Mom™ was so impressed with Ed's work behind the scenes he's been offered the show's first ever unpaid internship. We're excited to see what he does with the opportunity.

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Enjoy a playful side of Christian McCaffrey that fans don't always get to see as the NFL star shares stories and dishes it right back to his quick-witted mom (no idea where he gets that).

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Your Mom™ takes over Radio Row. Ashley and Lisa kick off their week with a preview of some great guests and interviews. We are excited to announce two exciting new partnerships, our thanks to Flexpower and BODYARMOR for working with us to help empower moms!

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If you've ever watched ESPN you know who Adam Schefter is. But this interview with the Senior NFL Insider and his mom Shirley will introduce you to a whole new side of one of the most famous faces in sports media. 

Lisa describes how she launched Adam's career by putting him on the map when he was a young sportswriter covering her husband Ed and the Denver Broncos in the '90s. Adam shares some hilarious stories and touching insights about his personal and professional journey, including why he used to invite his parents to stay in his hotel room with him when he first starting covering the Super Bowl.

And while Adam's interview is fantastic, the real fun starts when he signs off and his mom Shirley takes center stage. 

Lisa also discusses how the McCaffrey family is doing after a tough weekend in Philadelphia at the NFC Championship, including some big picture perspective and gratitude for how her son Christian was able to close out the season with the Niners.

Make sure you're subscribed to our YouTube channel and stay tuned for all the great content coming from our first road show, as Your Mom is headed to Phoenix for Super Bowl week!

And after listening if anyone is interested in meeting Adam's brother Jordan Schefter...let us know...

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Jan Krieger clearly remembers the first time she really saw her four-year-old son's vibrant personality come out. At a Wisconsin football game, the band started playing and little George began dancing in the aisle, captivating strangers who were so delighted they started throwing quarters to him. Two decades later George Kittle is still dancing, but is now captivating millions of fans as one of the most entertaining (and dominating) players in the NFL.

Thanks to a mid-season trade by the Niners, the four-time Pro Bowl Tight End is now teammates with Lisa's son Christian McCaffrey in San Francisco. Hear Jan and Lisa explain how their sons - who are one win away from taking the 49ers to Super Bowl LVII - became fast friends in a locker room full of superstars.

Growing up with nine sisters on a farm in Iowa, Jan opens up about her own journey starting a family, including how she first laid eyes on her future husband through a pair of binoculars at a football game. Jan answers listener questions about how she raised George and his sister Emma to be the successful, curious, creative, thoughtful adults they are today. And be sure to stick around for the end, as George and Emma share what they love and appreciate most about their mom.

We highly encourage you to check out the Kittle family podcast Hidden Gems, as they are on a mission to unite the world through storytelling.

Special shoutout and big thanks to Chris Kamrani and The Athletic for a fabulous writeup this week on Your Mom's origin story.

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Ashley and Lisa answer a wide – and we mean WIDE – variety of listener questions in our first ever mailbag episode. Topics include Christian McCaffrey’s most embarrassing moment, whether or not you should eat mushrooms with your kids, and what Ashley and Lisa would tell their younger selves.

Thanks to all who submitted a question! If you have a topic you’d like covered in the future, drop us an email at [email protected] and we’ll try to get it in our next mailbag.

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Curious what it takes to raise two superstar NFL pass rushers? Cheryl Bosa is here with the answers. Our first interview of 2023 features the incredible woman who raised Joey and Nick Bosa.

Cheryl opens up about what she did as a mom that really made a difference, what she would do differently if she could go back and do it over again, and why she was so strict with her boys when they were growing up.

Come for the hilarious origin story of the famous Bosa shrug celebration _(ツ)_/¯ and stay for the best gender reveal story of all time.

Joey Bosa is a defensive end for the Los Angeles Chargers. His younger brother Nick is a defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers, and is the odds-on favorite to be named NFL Defensive Player of the Year next month.

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Ashley and Lisa ring in the New Year by unveiling some big plans for the show. We want 2023 to be a year we all make some progress on our bucket lists and Your Mom™ is here to help you take the first step. Take a listen and send us those three things you've always wanted to do!

Hope you enjoy the episode and please excuse Ashley's "parenting" as her son Collins makes a few guest appearances.

Happy New Year to our wonderful listeners, we love you all!

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Lisa McCaffrey describes what it was like to watch Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin go into cardiac arrest during Monday's game against Cincinnati. She opens up about the scariest moment she's had at a game and discusses how she manages the emotional toll that comes with having four sons who play football.

Hamlin is showing signs of improvement and his toy drive fundraiser page has received more than 7 million dollars in donations over the last three days.

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Our final show of 2022 hits all the notes. Relationship advice? Check. Ashley’s secret to a loving marriage? Check. Hot karaoke tips and a window into Ed McCaffrey’s double life as an underground karaoke guru? Check, check.

In this episode Ashley and Lisa attempt to answer one of the biggest parenting enigmas: how to help our kids maneuver love and relationships.

Episode note: this was recorded one very late night in October when Ashley and Lisa were together in Colorado. A couple of the references may be dated, but the life lessons are… timeless. A reminder you can watch all our episodes on our YouTube channel.

Happy New Year to all our listeners, thanks for being on this journey with us- we’ll be back to our regular scheduled programming next week detailing some big plans for Your Mom™ in 2023!

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Sit back, get yourself a snack and turn up the volume because you're about to have a great day. Caitlin Murray, the hilarious mastermind behind @BigTimeAdulting joins Your Mom™ to discuss everything from her favorite snack, to where she finds inspiration for her viral Instagram videos to why she married a guy who looks like Christian McCaffrey.

Funny, vulnerable, and full of wisdom, Caitlin also opens up about her son's cancer diagnosis and helps us remember why we need to let go of crap we can't control and enjoy our lives.

The self-proclaimed foul-mouthed mother of three keeps it real like only Your Mom can. Be sure to check out her Big Time Adulting podcast and don't forget that you can watch all our episodes on Your Mom's YouTube Channel. Enjoy!

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We get it. Buying meaningful gifts for everyone on your list can be overwhelming. And expensive. If you're feeling stressed about holiday presents this year or (gasp) maybe you haven't bought any yet - this conversation is for you.

Ashley and Lisa open up about some of the most interesting Christmas presents they've received from their spouses. Ashley's fabulous sister-in-law Kate makes a special guest appearance as they reminisce about an unforgettable Christmas they spent together before becoming family.

Above all, just remember it's the thought that counts...for the most part.

Wishing you and yours the happiest of holidays, hope you find and cherish those moments of joy and peace amidst the chaos!

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If there was a Heisman Trophy for motherhood, Melissa Hutchinson would have our vote. In anticipation of this week's Heisman ceremony in New York, Ashley and Lisa chat with the mother of last year's runner-up, Aidan Hutchinson. Aidan was a standout defensive end at Michigan and is currently thriving as a rookie in the NFL with his hometown Detroit Lions.

Having competed in Miss Teen USA as Miss Michigan, Melissa has poignant insight on why the Heisman Trophy and NFL Draft process have more in common with beauty pageants than you might think.

In this wide-ranging interview Melissa opens up about her parenting philosophy, what it was like raising three children while pursuing a career in photography, and her steadfast commitment to faith and fulfilling their higher purpose as a family.

Also, Lisa manifests another big win that came to fruition this past weekend.

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Lisa conquers her fear of flying...by jumping out of a plane. How a knock on her door late one night led to her skydiving with the Wings of Blue at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Shoutout to NBC Sports Bay Area's Jennifer Lee Chan for making it happen.

Ashley and Lisa also catch up on the college football coaching carousel and discuss what's next for her husband Ed McCaffrey after his time as head coach at Northern Colorado comes to an end.

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Following the recent launch of a reality TV show featuring her three daughters, Susan Culpo discusses how "The Culpo Sisters" came to be, why she finally agreed to be part of the show, and what surprised her during the filming of the series.

Susan's middle daughter Olivia - who has been dating Lisa's son Christian McCaffrey for three years - makes a special guest appearance to share her favorite thing about her mom. The former Miss Universe also opens up about what initially drew her to Christian (spoiler: it wasn't his wardrobe) and why she credits Lisa for "creating the guy I love."

“The Culpo Sisters” airs Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on TLC and Discovery Plus.

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Sarah Thompson lives every moment on high alert. Such is the reality of a parent raising a child with epilepsy. Her son Bryson was diagnosed as a drug-resistant epileptic six years ago, and despite suffering near daily seizures, his diagnosis has not defined him.

During National Epilepsy Awareness Month, Sarah joins the show to discuss the mental and physical toll epilepsy takes on a family and what she wishes everyone knew about the brain disorder that impacts over 3 million people in the United States. Ashley shares her personal experience with epilepsy and why she felt connected to the Thompson family from the moment she met Sarah.

In addition to raising Bryson and his three siblings, Sarah is also a second mom to an entire college football team. The wife of the Cal running backs coach, and the daughter of an NFL star offensive lineman, Sarah uncovers she and Lisa share many common threads.

The Pac-12 Network feature referenced in the interview can be found here. To learn more about the non-profit Bryson and his older brother Brock started, please visit Helmets4Helmets.com.

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A month before Steph Curry won his fourth NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors, his mom Sonya released a memoir detailing her journey from growing up in poverty in rural Virginia to becoming a first generation college graduate to raising three immensely gifted children with her now ex-husband, Dell Curry.

Sonya opens up to Ashley and Lisa about what it's been like being on her own for the first time in 40 years. She shares insight on why she wrote Fierce Love, what she learned about herself in the process, and why she chose not to include her divorce in the book.

We know you'll be as inspired as we were by this strong mother as she reveals her keys to finding joy, connecting with faith and rediscovering your purpose.

Sonya's book is called Fierce Love: A Memoir of Family, Faith, and Purpose.

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Ashley visits Lisa in Colorado for Your Mom's first annual Halloween special.

In their first show since manifesting Christian McCaffrey's trade to the 49ers, Lisa describes how everything went down behind the scenes. Hear why she thought her son was going to the Rams, how she found out about the Niners and why she's thrilled for this new chapter with Jimmy G and company in the "Bae" Area.

Given the costumes and visual nature of this podcast, we highly advise watching this episode on our <a href="http://Ashley visits Lisa in Colorado for Your Mom™'s first annual Halloween special. In their first show since manifesting Christian McCaffrey's trade to the 49ers, Lisa describes how everything went down behind the scenes. Hear why she thought her son was going to the Rams, how she found out about the Niners and why she's thrilled for this new chapter with Jimmy G and company in the "Bae" Area. Given the costumes, we highly advise watching this episode on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzgasNaInTz0zqsmk0FNYWw/videos">YouTube channel.

Thanks as always for listening and Happy Halloween!

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That escalated quickly. One day after Lisa invites Kyle Shanahan's mom on the show, the San Francisco 49ers make a trade for her son Christian McCaffrey.

The relationship between the McCaffrey and Shanahan families run deep, as evidenced by this delightfully prescient conversation with Peggy Shanahan.

Ashley's masterplan to get Lisa to the Bay Area is now complete, please stay tuned for their SF apartment hunting episode in the coming weeks.

Thanks as always for listening and most importantly, congrats to CMC on a new chapter and welcome back to the Bay!

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It’s an interesting time to be Christian McCaffrey’s mom right now. Lisa discusses the NFL trade rumors swirling around her son and why a tweet from Adam Schefter sent her Saturday into chaos. Hear how Christian is handling the media reports and why Ashley is trying to get him traded to the 49ers.

And on the heels of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, Lisa opens up about the pain of her own miscarriage. Given that one in four women will lose a baby during pregnancy, delivery or infancy, Ashley and Lisa discuss the importance of raising awareness and creating open dialogue to ensure women know they are never alone.

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If there was a gold medal for caretaking and motherhood, Denise Rapinoe would have one, two or maybe seven since that’s how many kids she’s raised. The mother of two-time World Cup Champion and Olympic gold medalist Megan Rapinoe, Denise opens up about how humbling motherhood can be no matter how successful your child becomes. Denise shares her unique parenting journey that began when her own mom and dad passed away when she was young.

Mammer Jammers, as Megan affectionally calls her, is one of the warmest, most infectious people we have interviewed. Her story is amazing and is still unfolding.

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Ashley and Lisa reflect on what they have learned so far from the brilliant moms they've interviewed. The jury is still out on the great nature vs. nurture debate, but they are getting closer to figuring it all out. Lisa opens up about the loneliness of motherhood and shares some timely parenting advice with Ashley.

Ashley congratulates Lisa on finally figuring out how to subscribe to her own podcast. And if Lisa can do it, so can you. Please subscribe to Your Mom™ wherever you listen and be sure to check out our video podcasts on YouTube!

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As Suicide Awareness Month comes to a close, Your Mom™ shifts gears this week. Lisa and Ashley speak with a mom who is championing the fight for Suicide Prevention.

Martha Thomas, mother of NFL defensive lineman Solomon Thomas, lost her daughter Ella to suicide in 2018. In this wide-ranging interview, Martha opens up about the bright light Ella brought to the world, the darkness of her mental healthy journey (26:00) and what she wants all of us to understand about suicide (47:11). Learn about the family's non-profit 'The Defensive Line' which aims to reduce the stigma of talking about mental health and in turn reduce the number of suicides among young people, especially those of color (52:33).

There is something for everyone in this powerful interview. You'll laugh as you hear stories about how Lisa and Martha's friendship began at Stanford (4:06 ), and you'll be inspired by the way Martha channeled her grief and pain into a higher purpose, as she works to ensure no family has to suffer the pain and loss of losing a child to suicide.

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Lisa partied too hard this past weekend and is now nursing an injury. Ashley is struggling to find the right karaoke bar for her talents. As always, Your Mom™ covers a lot of range this week including how to handle other kids mistreating your child, the role of music in family relationships, and the maybe the biggest question of all: why do people even have kids? Stories abound as both Bonnie Raitt and Ariana Grande find their way into the discussion and Producer TJ makes his debut in a bonus segment at the end.

The book Ashley references as her favorite child-rearing read is called Blessings of a Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel.

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Buckle up for a double dose of Your Mom™ as Ashley and Lisa meet up in Colorado with Jen and Kate McBride, the first same-sex couple to raise an NFL player. They share some incredible stories about what it was like raising five kids in a small town (12:50), the backlash the kids received growing up (45:12) and how life has changed since their son Trey earned notoriety following his All-American season at Colorado State and got drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in April (28:29).
Seemingly no topic is off limits in this hilarious and honest interview as the McBrides deliver a masterclass in how to raise a loving, generous, tight-knit family.

Plus Lisa gives an update on how Christian is feeling after the Panthers' heartbreaking loss to the Browns in week 1 of the NFL season.

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As always, thanks for listening and go call Your Mom!

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When Your Mom starts telling stories, you never quite know where the conversation will lead. Join Ashley and Lisa as they discuss how to cure childhood illnesses, if Lisa successfully conquered her anxiety on football days last weekend and in an effort to share how special grandmothers are, Ashley accidentally spills her most embarrassing story from adolescence.

And don't miss a couple bonus appearances from Ashley's three year old who was home sick at the time of this recording.

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Thanks as always for listening to Your Mom and we'll see you next week!

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Your Mom™ takes an unusual turn this week as Ashley and Lisa dive into the world of psychedelic and medicinal mushrooms with Jake Plummer’s mom.
Marilyn Plummer details her son’s improbable journey from star NFL quarterback to mushroom farmer. Hear why her youngest of three boys has become one of the most high profile advocates of the plant-based medicine movement (9:12).
Lisa shares some hilarious memories of Jake from the year he was teammates with her husband in Denver (25:22), including the time they bought him a live snake for his birthday (7:00).
Plus, Lisa debates if taking mushrooms would help ease her anxiety during football season (19:11).
Be sure to stick around to hear a message from Jake as he shares what makes his mom so special (1:00:12).

To find out more about Jake’s new venture, visit www.mycolove.farm

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What do "mom guilt," Hello Fresh and Peregrine falcons have in common? Your Mom! This week Ashley and Lisa discuss how to handle "mom guilt," reminisce on the Pac-12 Networks' 10-year anniversary and how Ashley is the "queen of the Pac-12 Network," tell stories about Ed McCaffrey you won't hear anywhere else and Lisa talks about Christian's most memorable game.

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11:35 - Mom Guilt
20:15 - Reflecting on 10 years at the Pac-12 Networks
24:50 - Ed McCaffrey attempting to cook with Hello Fresh
27:00 - The Peregrine falcon
38:21 - Christian McCaffrey's most memorable game

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Ryan Leaf was an All-American quarterback at Washington State University. He was the No. 2 overall NFL Draft pick by the San Diego Chargers in 1998. A few years later, he was known as the No. 1 overall NFL Draft bust.
Much has been written about the small town, big-armed quarterback from Montana who went from living out his dream to enduring life in prison. Today, we hear a uniquely intimate perspective on that journey, as Ryan's mom joins the show.

Marcia Leaf tells Ashley and Lisa about some of the joyful moments, like the time she crowd-surfed at one of Ryan's games. She also opens up about some of her most painful memories and regrets, including being in denial as Ryan struggled with drug addiction.

Today, Ryan advocates for those struggling with mental and behavioral health issues. He’s found purpose in his career as a college football analyst and - more importantly - in his role as a father.

Come listen to this emotional journey like you've never heard it before. Through the eyes of Ryan's mom.

26:30- Ryan's phone call to Peyton Manning in college
28:08- Marcia crowd surfing.
31:50 - The significance of Ryan asking his dad to tie his tie.
51:00 - Marcia explains why prison was the best thing that happened to her son.
52:40 - Marcia describes her Sunday “prison hangovers”
54:50- The change she saw in Ryan after he got out of prison
1:02:32- The one thing Marcia would change, as a mother, if she could go back in time and do it all again.
1:07:32 - What Ryan says is his favorite thing about Marcia.

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Football season is upon us and that means one thing. Stress for Lisa McCaffrey. Ashley and Lisa discuss what it's like for moms and wives of coaches and athletes as football season begins, how involved parents are with teams at the pro level, what Christian's mindset is coming off injuries and what chance there is the McCaffrey's have a reality TV show (yes, this idea has been floated out there). Plus, you may have heard of Big Mama's House, but you haven't heard a story about Big Mama like this!

2:20 - What Lisa's life is like when football starts
10:45 - Watching Christian battle back from injury
28:00 - Looking ahead to preseason and what kind of involvement there is from parents
43:00 - The Story of Big Mama

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Ashley and Lisa welcome their first guest to the show as Chris Darnold joins "Your Mom." Chris shares her journey raising Carolina Panthers' quarterback Sam Darnold and his older sister Frankie. Sam became a household name in 2017 after leading USC to an unforgettable Rose Bowl win over Penn State as a freshman. He was drafted third overall by the New York Jets in 2018 and became the youngest opening-day starting quarterback in NFL history. Sam was traded to the Panthers in 2021, where he became teammates with Lisa's son, Christian McCaffrey.

In this episode, Chris and Lisa discuss the worst phone call they've received from their kids, what the NFL Draft experience is like for a mom, and how they both tried to handle the family dynamics that stem from one sibling's rise to fame.

Come for the story about Sam's grandfather, Dick Hammer. Stay for Lisa's story about where her oldest son was conceived.

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Ashley and Lisa revisit the birth of "Your Mom." They dive into their backgrounds and Lisa gives some insight on her highs and lows of motherhood, raising four boys and when she knew Christian had a chance to become a superstar athlete. Be sure to Rate, Follow, Share and enjoy the show! Questions, ideas or feedback? Email: [email protected].   Psst...our merch store is live! yourmom.co/shop  

Hosts Ashley Adamson and Lisa McCaffrey introduce a weekly podcast beginning Tuesday, July 26th called "Your Mom." These candid, insightful and entertaining conversations with moms of the most notable and successful people on the planet show that although they didn't have all of the answers, they raised champions. Join us as we listen to, and celebrate, some of the greatest stories about motherhood.Questions, ideas or feedback? Email: [email protected].   Psst...our merch store is live! yourmom.co/shop