60. The Both/And Mindset for Moms Who Want More Than Motherhood

Great podcast hosts know how to guide a conversation in a way that feels natural, thoughtful, and deeply engaging, and today’s guest does exactly that. I’m joined by my friend and fellow podcaster, Liz Emmerich, a professional clinical counselor, registered play therapist, mom of three boys, and the host of the Experience Motherhood podcast. Liz shares how she approaches podcasting while balancing life as a mom, especially during seasons when childcare is limited. We talk about the “both/and” reality many mothers experience: wanting to be fully present with their children while also pursuing meaningful passions outside of motherhood. Liz also opens up about stepping away from social media to focus on building her email list, the strategies that have helped her grow it, and how she decided it was worth investing in outsourcing her podcast editing. Along the way, she shares how her background as a therapist shapes the thoughtful questions she asks guests, how she’s landed some impressive names on her show, and what goals she has for her podcast this year.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why the “both/and” mindset resonates so deeply with moms who want to nurture their families while pursuing personal passions.
• Liz’s realistic approach to podcasting during seasons with less childcare.
• The strategies she used to grow her email list after stepping back from social media.
• How she decided outsourcing podcast editing was a worthwhile investment as a frugal business owner.
• What therapists understand about asking better questions and how it translates to stronger podcast interviews.
• Liz’s authentic approach to inviting well known guests onto her podcast.
• What has been more challenging about podcasting than she originally expected.
• Her goals for the Experience Motherhood podcast this year.
• A new goal for the Pivot Ball Change network that will support all podcasts inside the community.