Can We Say That Out Loud?

About Can We Say That Out Loud?

The podcast where working moms tell the truth, hosted by Greer Van Dyck and Kara Fresk!

Publisher

The Integrated Mom

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jul 2026

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   S1E16: It's Not My Job To Do Everything, w/ Paula Faris

   What if the most powerful place to challenge cultural expectations of motherhood is inside our own homes? In this episode, Emmy Award-winning journalist, author, speaker, and CARRY Media founder Paula Faris joins us for an honest conversation about mommy martyrdom, household labor, and raising capable kids. Paula shares how she’s been rethinking the role she plays at home, especially in relation to what her children are learning about women, partnership, work, and responsibility by watching her. Together, we explore the invisible load of motherhood, the pressure to do everything for everyone, and the importance of inviting our kids and partners into the work of family life. This conversation is a reminder that empowering our children often means doing less for them, not more, And that changing the story for working mothers may begin with what we model at home.

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   S1E15: The Ambition We Pass Down, w/ Robin Hall

   Our children are always learning from us…even when we’re not trying to teach them. In this episode, we sit down with Robin Hall, Co-Founder and CEO of Town Hall Outdoor Co, to explore ambition, achievement, and the messages our children absorb from watching how we live. Together, we unpack the tension many working moms experience between pursuing meaningful goals and modeling a healthy relationship with work, rest, and success. Robin shares her reflections on what it means to lead, achieve, and strive while also teaching our children that worth is not earned solely through productivity. This conversation offers a thoughtful look at the values we intentionally—and unintentionally—pass down, and invites us to consider not only how we work hard, but also how we know when it's time to pause.

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   S1E14: Even the "Experts" Struggle, w/ Mary Beth Ferrante

   Can you have the tools, the support, and the resources and still struggle? In this episode, workplace strategist, Fair Play Policy Institute trainer, and mother Mary Beth Ferrante shares th truth that, despite spending more than a decade helping organizations support caregivers, she still wrestles with resentment, mental load, career tradeoffs, and the everyday realities of balancing work and family. Together, we explore why having a supportive partner and the right tools doesn’t eliminate the challenges of working motherhood, how systemic barriers quietly shape the choices families make, and why the constant “shoulds” so many women carry deserve a second look. If you’ve ever wondered why it still feels so hard, even when you’re doing everything “right," this conversation will remind you that you’re not failing. You’re navigating a system that asks far too much of working mothers.

4. 

   15 Sept 2026

   S1E13: Grieving the Mother You Didn’t Have, w/ Sarah Harmon

   What happens when the person you most want to mother you simply can’t? Sarah Harmon, licensed mental health counselor, mother and founder of The Home of Mom, joins us for a deeply honest conversation about complicated mother-daughter relationships, estrangement, grief, and the hope that keeps us waiting for our mothers to become someone they may never be. Sarah shares her own experience with the painful process of grieving not only the mother she needed, but the grandmother and relationship she hoped her daughters would have. We talk about the thoughts women rarely admit out loud, why understanding our mothers doesn’t erase the hurt they caused, and what it means to stop looking outside ourselves for something we may need to learn to give ourselves.

5. 

   8 Sept 2026

   S1E12: Strong Looks Different Now, w/ Sydney Cummings

   Strength isn’t always what it used to be. In this episode, Greer talks with fitness entrepreneur, trainer, and mother Sydney Cummings to explore how motherhood reshaped her understanding of strength, success, and self-expectation. Sydney shares her experience navigating physical changes, shifting priorities, and the pressure many women feel to return to who they were before becoming mothers. Together, we discuss body image, identity, performance, and the difference between pushing through and truly listening to yourself. This conversation is a powerful reminder that strength isn’t lost in motherhood; it often takes on an entirely new form.

6. 

   17 Aug 2026

   S1E11: I Accidentally Wanted to be a Mom, w/ Taylor Wolfe

   Not everyone grows up dreaming about motherhood...and that’s okay. In this episode, we sit down with Taylor Wolfe of The Daily Tay to explore the unexpected path that led her to becoming a mother. Taylor shares how motherhood wasn’t always part of her vision for the future and how, over time, she discovered a desire she never anticipated having. Together, we discuss identity, expectations, changing dreams, and the freedom to let your life evolve in ways you didn’t plan. This conversation is for anyone who has ever questioned the traditional narrative around motherhood or found themselves surprised by what they truly wanted. Sometimes the most meaningful chapters of our lives are the ones we never saw coming.

7. 

   11 Aug 2026

   S1E10: Doing it Differently On Purpose, w/ Neely Gracey

   What happens when the approach that once made you successful no longer fits the life you’re living now? In this episode, we sit down with entrepreneur, coach, and endurance athlete Neely Gracey to explore the intentional shifts motherhood required her to make. As someone deeply familiar with discipline, performance, and pushing toward goals, Neely shares how becoming a mother challenged her to rethink not only what she was pursuing, but how she was pursuing it. Together, we discuss ambition, sustainability, identity, and the courage to choose a different path when the old one stops serving you. This conversation is a reminder that growth isn’t always about doing more. It can also mean doing things differently, on purpose.

8. 

   4 Aug 2026

   S1E9: More Than One Kind of Mother, w/ April Farlow

   Motherhood doesn’t always fit neatly into a box. In this episode, we sit down with speaker, coach, nonprofit founder, and author April Farlow to explore the complexity of loving and belonging across multiple motherhood roles. As a biological mom, stepmom, and bonus mom, April shares her experience navigating family dynamics, identity, expectations, and the emotional realities that come with blended families. Together, we discuss the tension between labels and relationships, the stories we tell ourselves about family, and the beauty that emerges when we make room for more than one truth at a time. This conversation offers an honest and compassionate look at motherhood in all its complexity and a reminder that there is more than one way to love, nurture, and belong.

9. 

   28 Jul 2026

   S1E8: The Maternity Leave I Actually Needed, w/ Kelli Clifton Ogunsanya

   What if there isn’t one right way to do maternity leave? In this episode, we talk with Kelli Clifton Ogunsanya about reimagining maternity leave and giving herself permission to design an experience that aligned with her values, needs, and season of life. Rather than following a prescribed script, Kelli shares how she thoughtfully navigated the transition into motherhood in a way that supported both her family and her sense of self. Together, we explore working motherhood, career identity, intentional decision-making, and the importance of creating space for what you need—even when it looks different than what others might choose. This conversation is a refreshing reminder that motherhood isn’t about following someone else’s formula; it’s about building what works for you.

10. 

    21 Jul 2026

    S1E7: The Wisdom of Enough w/ Lentine Alexis

    More isn’t always better. Sometimes the most transformative thing we can do is recognize when enough is enough. In this episode, we sit down with chef, nutritionist, Ayurvedic practitioner, and former professional endurance athlete Lentine Alexis to explore boundaries, ambition, nourishment, and the wisdom that comes from paying attention to our own limits. As a mother, business owner, and high achiever, Lentine shares how motherhood challenged her relationship with productivity and invited her to reconnect with a slower, more intentional way of living. Together, we discuss nature, self-trust, capacity, and what becomes possible when we stop measuring our worth by how much we can carry. This conversation is a gentle but powerful invitation to honor your needs, trust your instincts, and embrace the wisdom of enough.

11. 

    14 Jul 2026

    S1E6: The Comeback Blindsided Me w/ Isabel "Iz" King

    What if the hardest part of becoming a mother isn’t the beginning, but the expectation that you’ll quickly become who you were before? In this episode, professional gravel cyclist and mother Isabel King shares the reality of returning to competition after having her daughter. While the world celebrates comeback stories, Isabel offers an honest look at the fear, identity shifts, guilt, and unexpected challenges that can accompany finding your way back to work, sport, or the parts of yourself that once felt familiar. Together, we explore postpartum recovery, comparison, belonging, and the pressure to measure ourselves against a previous version of who we were. This conversation is a powerful reminder that every comeback has its own timeline. And sometimes the greatest progress isn’t returning to who you were, but embracing who you’re becoming.

12. 

    7 Jul 2026

    S1E1: Motherhood Isn't a Problem to Fix, w/ Kate Kripke

    What if the thing you’re trying hardest to solve isn’t actually a problem? In this episode, maternal mental health expert, therapist, and coach Kate Kripke joins us to unpack why so many high-achieving women struggle in motherhood. It's not because they’re doing it wrong, but because they’re approaching it the same way they approach everything else. Through her work and personal experience, Kate shares how achievement, anxiety, and problem-solving can keep us disconnected from ourselves, our children, and the realities of motherhood. Together, we explore postpartum anxiety, emotional well-being, nervous system regulation, and the difference between fixing and connecting. This conversation offers a compassionate reframe for working moms who feel exhausted by the pressure to get it right and invites us to consider a different possibility: maybe motherhood isn’t something to master. Maybe it’s something to experience.

13. 

    7 Jul 2026

    S1E3: Taking Care of Me Doesn't Take Away From Them, w/ Missy Franklin

    Two things can be true: your family can need you, and you can have needs too. In this episode, Olympic gold medalist, speaker, and mother Missy Franklin shares her journey of learning that caring for herself and caring for her family are not competing priorities. Through honest reflections on motherhood, identity, relationships, and well-being, Missy explores what it looks like to make space for her own needs without guilt or apology. Together, we discuss self-care, sacrifice, partnership, and the both-and reality of motherhood. This conversation offers a refreshing reminder that honoring yourself isn’t selfish and that when mothers thrive, the people around them benefit too.

14. 

    7 Jul 2026

    S1E4: Knowing Yourself Isn't Enough, w/ Natasha Ganem

    Self-awareness is powerful. But it’s only part of the story. In this episode, we sit down with coach and entrepreneur Natasha Ganem, Founder and Owner of Lion Leadership, to explore what happens after the insight. Natasha shares her journey of doing the deep work of understanding herself—her needs, patterns, and motivations—and the realization that personal growth doesn’t create change unless the people around us are invited into the process. Together, we discuss communication, relationships, boundaries, and the courage it takes to let others see what you’re learning about yourself in real time. This conversation is a reminder that growth isn’t just an individual experience. Sometimes the next step isn’t knowing yourself better; it’s bringing your people along for the journey.

15. 

    7 Jul 2026

    S1E2: Choosing Alignment Over Approval , w/ Libby Ward

    Sometimes the hardest thing to say is no. In this episode, Greer sits down with writer, speaker, and advocate Libby Ward to explore people-pleasing, capacity, and the challenge of honoring what you truly need. Libby shares her journey of becoming more honest with herself about her limits, her energy, and the expectations she no longer wants to carry. Together, we discuss resentment, burnout, boundaries, and the freedom that comes from choosing alignment over external approval. This conversation is an invitation to take inventory of what’s on your plate, release what no longer belongs there, and create more space for the life you actually want to live.

16. 

    7 Jul 2026

    S1E5: The Courage to Do It Differently, w/ Heidi Rentz

    What happens when the life you’re building doesn’t look like anyone else’s? In this episode, we sit down with entrepreneur, world traveler, professional cyclist, and mom Heidi Rentz to explore the courage it takes to trust your own instincts in motherhood. From raising a child on the road to making unconventional choices that challenge cultural expectations, Heidi shares what she’s learned about tuning out outside opinions and listening more closely to herself. Together, we explore intuition, judgment, fulfillment, and the tension between doing what works for your family and doing what everyone else expects. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re “doing motherhood right,” this conversation is a powerful reminder that there is more than one path and yours gets to be your own.

17. 

    1 Jul 2026

    Season 1 Trailer: Meet Greer & Kara

    You know those things you cry in the shower about? We explore those things in this podcast. The silent truths of working motherhood that often feel taboo, and we explore what it actually means to give these truths a voice to let you live in the “both/and” vs the “either/or” of motherhood and professional life. It’s about telling the truth, disrupting unrealistic expectations, and expanding what’s possible for working moms. 'Can We Say That Out Loud?' is for working moms—and anyone who loves, supports, or works alongside them—who wants a more honest conversation about motherhood, work, and identity. It’s for those ready to trade perfection for truth and isolation for connection. Subscribe to follow along with us, and be sure to connect with us across social media @theintegratedmom

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings