AnchorMoms: The Podcast
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In the final episode, Karen and Katie reminisce on the last 6 years of podcasting. Hear all about the favorite moments and exactly what the podcast has meant for both AnchorMoms. Also, find o...
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For the first time ever, the number of people giving birth over the age of 40 is more than teens. What's behind the surprising trend. Also, how to raise kind kids and why a dog may ...
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The AnchorMoms share a big announcement this week... After nearly 6 years, the podcast is coming to a close. Karen has decided it's time for a change and is making the move out of TV News. Bu...
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Some people are betting that certain parenting trends are on their way out. Is "gentle parenting" about to be a think of the past? Plus, why boredom is actually good for kids, and t...
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Chappell Roan says all of her friends with kids are in hell. Why she's not wrong, but not right either. Sometimes it takes an extrovert to realize you're in introvert. One auth...
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Of course everyone wants better sleep, but is it even really possible as a mom of littles? We decide the sleepmaxxing trend just isn't meant for us. Plus, we've all heard of meal prepping for...
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The AnchorMoms take a walk down memory lane and reflect on five years since the Covid pandemic. Plus, the average amount of time parents spend bargaining with their kids is mind boggling...
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The AnchorMoms applaud a congresswoman who travels to DC with her newborn to vote on budget bill. The bipartisan effort to make proxy voting possible for new moms. Plus, the key dif...
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Remember dial up internet? Or waiting on your high school crush to send you an IM on your desktop computer? We reminisce about the things we did online that seem completely ridiculous now. Al...
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One soccer mom sends a polarizing email asking for very specific snacks for practice and the internet goes wild. The AnchorMoms weigh in on group snacks and why it can be a mine field.&n...
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Have you every calculated the amount of minutes you spend every year flossing your teeth? How about meal planning? One writer has and the answer is fascinating. The AnchorMoms ...
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If you're trying to save some dough, one writer has some tips on some everyday items to never waste money on. Plus, a parenting style that emphasizes natural consequences for kids. ...
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One mom expected an emotion-filled response from her partner after a positive pregnancy test, was disappointed. Is a chill reaction normal? The AnchorMoms weigh in. Also, for G...
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One mom feels guilty that can't wait for bedtime. Is this normal, she wonders. The answer: a resounding yes from the AnchorMoms. Plus, cancel the baby shower, there's a new par...
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Some good advice if you're struggling to find a work/life balance. The pendulum lifestyle could be your answer. Also, if you have a picky eater, you can breathe a sigh or relief acc...
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Hustle culture in the workplace is dead. What's replacing it and the new trends to watch. Plus, welcome Generation Beta! That's the new class of kids born in 2025. The wil...
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The age old question: Does parenting every get easier. Alas, my friends, you may not like the answer. Experts and fellow moms tell us why. And sharing is caring, right? We...
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New Year's resolutions are so last year. The AnchorMoms are breaking down what's "in" and what's "out" for 2025. Also, good riddance to certain parenting trends. What we're mos...
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Welcome to 2025! The AnchorMoms are sharing a look back at their favorite moments from 2024. Happy New Year!Find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Don'...
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It's the AnchorMoms Christmas episode! Tips for inspiring generosity in your kids during the holiday season, but also all year long. And 2025 is fast approaching. If you're pla...
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Christmas programs, presents, cards...the holiday mental load for moms is exhausting. An expert weighs in on why it's important work and how we can ease the load this holiday season.&nbs...
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You can go ahead and breathe a sigh of relief because, turns out, good parenting, really only boils down to a couple of things-- according to experts. Also, the age old debate of nature ...
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There's a lot of controversy after a mom is arrested for letting her 10-year-old walk to the store a mile away. It begs the question, at what age is it okay to let your kids wander? And shoul...
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Thanksgiving is here and if you're worried about the turn of conversation around the table this year, the AnchorMoms have you covered. Dozens of conversation starters to get the (dinner)...
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The dawn of elevated kids' birthday parties is here. One mom writes she's out on parties for her children because they cause her so much anxiety. Plus, a whopping 70% of millennials...
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Celebrating the "good stuff" in the wake of Hurricane Helene. A local Western North Carolina writer says it's important to focus on the triumphs after so much devastation. Also, why it's...
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As life slowly returns to "normal", the AnchorMoms have updates on their own lives as well as how Western North Carolina is recovering from Helene. They discuss one local writer's reason for ...
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Halloween is here and the AnchorMOMS are determined not to cancel spooky season in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Speaking of Helene, one writer says the way we experience natural disaste...
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The AnchorMoms continue to grapple with big feelings in the wake of Hurricane Helene. One of the hardest questions: how do we talk to our children in the aftermath of such devastation?&n...
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As residents in Western North Carolina continue to recover from the aftermath of Helene, many kids have yet to return to school. Several schools remain without water and power and as adm...
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Katie and Karen are navigating unchartered territory after the unprecedented damage left by Hurricane Helene. The AnchorMoms share their personal stories during the storm and the challenge of...
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You have probably heard about Helene's tragic impact in Western North Carolina. Katie and Karen (and their families) are safe, but our city, our neighborhoods, our lives were torn apart by th...
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Another parent is charged in the connection to a school shooting. This time the father of the suspected Georgia school shooter is facing several serious charges because investigators bel...
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One mom defends her solo birthday trip to Switzerland. The appeal of celebrating all by your lonesome in a country far, far away. The pop culture term "sharenting" isn't new but som...
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The Surgeon General issued a groundbreaking mental health advisory for the well being of parents. The AnchorMOMS dive in. Why they say the advisory is so momentous. Plus, paren...
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Fall is in full swing and so are those after school activities. Que the push notifications. One mom laments the onslaught of every alert for every activity everyday. And all ha...
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Back to school season has a way of bringing out *all* of the emotions. Yet, what if you feel anxious not on behalf of your kids, but because of other moms? What do do when it seems ...
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Some parents are skipping groceries to buy school supplies. How this year's back to school shopping is breaking records. One mom from the UK living in the US has beef with food port...
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Back to School mode has been activated for many parents and students across the country. It's a time that can be stressful for kids. The AnchorMOMS have tips from an expert on how t...
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Summer camp is a rite of passage for many kids but now counselors find themselves banning items previous generations never dreamed of. How the Summer of Sephora is extending to the most ...
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The lengths some Olympic athletes are going to to both compete AND parent and how things have changed over the decades. And the new research showing families are drowning in debt just to...
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A new poll says nearly every parent struggles to get their kids to sleep. Experts have some tips. Plus, how the new "Inside Out 2" movie is helping parents talk about emotions that ...
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Planning for your own demise can be a real downer, but one writer says her parents are busy drawing up plans. Why she says she's grateful. Also, epic parent teacher confe...
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Are pushy parents carving out their kids' future success or just plain monsters? The AnchorMOMS weigh in on the benefits (and pitfalls) of parents who micromanage. And one dad is u...
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One writer speaks out against the pregnancy speculation in regards to celebrities including the likes of Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga. Why it's harmful for generations of girls and women.A...
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Summer is in full swing and many moms are longing for the carefree days of their own summer break. One writer says those unsupervised summer days for her kids aren't really possible.&nbs...
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Turns out parenthood makes your brain smaller. The Anchormoms dive into the science behind the research. Is it OK to let your kids quit activities? One writer says absolu...
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It's a special edition of AnchorMOMS! The AnchorDADS (aka Katie and Karen's husbands) join the podcast to weigh in on the pitfalls of modern day parenthood. Plus, a...
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Should moms ALWAYS prioritize their children over themselves? It feels like the self-sacrifice is hitting a whole new level these days... Did our moms feel this pressure? And why this me...
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It's "Maycember" and every parent you know is trying to keep the end of the school year pandemonium at bay. Plus, how NOT to be a crazy sports parent on the sidelines and ...
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From the newsroom to the nursery, follow two television news personalities as they juggle a demanding career with the demands of motherhood. Katie (news anchor) and Karen (investigative reporter) have shared pregnancies and pumping breaks and are now sharing the struggles and successes of being working moms. Join this duo as they cover national news stories that impact families while adding their perhaps unwarranted opinions and often embarrassing anecdotes.
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