THE PODCAST
The Connected Mom Life with Emily Siegel is a podcast all about learning how to live a life full of authentic connections.
Because real connection is all any of us really want.
We want to belong.
We want to be seen.
We want to know we matter.
We tell moms that it takes a village.
But what we don’t tell them is that villages don’t just happen.
We have to create them.
And each week, we talk about how.
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ThE LATEST EPISODES
EP 13: Could You Do It? What It’s Really Like to Live a 1,000 Miles Away from Family
Have you ever wondered if you could move away from friends and family? What would it actually look like to not have the ability to call on your parents or siblings to help out with the kids? Or have to re-build relationships in a city where you know no one? In this...
EP 12: The Power of Lifting Up Your Girlfriends with Ameerah Saine
When women come together, magic happens. Today’s guest, Ameerah Saine, is no stranger to this magic. In fact, she’s been creating it for years through her company Brunch and Slay. In this episode, we dive into all things girlfriends - from how to create authentic...
EP 11: How I “Find” Time to See Friends 10+ Times a Month (Plus Make it Happen!)
Between kids, work, keeping a house running, finding time for friends feels hard. Plus, who has the time to make the plans either!? In this episode, I’m breaking down how I manage to find the time for 10+ gatherings with friends each month without feeling like I have...
EP 10: THE 5 TYPES OF CONNECTIONS EVERY MOM NEEDS
We know we need connection. But when we have it, why do we often feel like something is still missing? It’s because we need multiple types of connections in our life to feel like we have a true village of support. In this episode, I’m breaking down each type of...
EP 9: THE BUSINESS OF FRIENDSHIP: MAKING FRIENDS AT WORK
When it comes to friendship, work is usually the last place we look. But maybe, it should be our first. In this episode, I’m joined by the author of the Business of Friendship, Shasta Nelson to talk about all things relationships at work. From the myths holding many...
EP 8: CONNECTIONS IN THE TIME OF COVID
Oh Covid. You’ve really put a damper on connecting with friends. But with some creativity, it is still possible to make new friends and strengthen others in this pandemic season. In this episode, I’m going to give you the 5 steps I’ve been using to navigate making new...
EP 7: THE POWER OF ONLINE CONNECTION
If you’re not making friends online in 2020…what are you waiting for!? The online world is ready and waiting to offer specific support and community for nearly any season of life. In this episode, Ingrid Read from Working Momkind shares how she created her own online...
EP 6: MY #1 PARENTING STRATEGY
I don’t know about you, but before I become a parent, I had ALL THE ANSWERS. And now that I am one, let’s just say I have far fewer opinions on anything parenting related, with one exception. I honestly wish I had received this piece of parenting advice sooner because...
Ep 5: The Journey from Acquaintances to Besties
Ever wonder how exactly to move an acquaintance to the fierce friend zone? In this episode, I’m joined by two of my besties, Stacey and Maritza, and we’re sharing the story of how the three of us went from seeing each other at daycare pick-ups and drop offs to be each...
EP 4: MY #1 TOOL FOR STAYING CONNECTED
If I told you that I caught up with 3 of my best friends from college, 3 of my best friends from high school, an old co-worker turned friend, and my neighbor, all while working 9-5 and doing all the usual mom-life activities, would you believe me? Well, it’s true. And...
EP 3: VILLAGES ARE CREATED
When I got married, I thought that meant I could literally kiss dating goodbye. WRONG! Turns out, the dating continues - this time for friendship not marriage. Having gone on hundreds of friend “dates” over the years, I’ve ultimately learned there are 5 key elements...
EP 2: VILLAGES DON’T JUST HAPPEN
So if villages don’t just happen, that means we have to create them. And that creates a problem - a BIG one (well, two big ones!). Making friends as an adult feels hard. AND...who has the TIME for friends between careers and kids? In this episode I’m sharing my...
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