About I Get It From My Mom: Honest and Authentic Conversations Between a Mother and Her Daughters
Parenting is hard. Being a teenager is hard. And understanding each other? Even harder. In I Get It From My Mom, Elissa (a working mom) and her teenage daughters Ava and Maggie get real about the conversations parents and children need to have—whether it’s about listening, rules, respect, friendships, or just surviving the generational divide. They're not experts. They don’t have all the answers. But they do have a lot of perspective—and a little bit of humor.
Whether you’re a parent trying to connect with your children or children trying to make sense of your parents, this podcast is here to help you open up, understand each other, and maybe even laugh along the way. New episodes every Tuesday! Follow/subscribe/share now to start the conversation.
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What’s for Dinner? (And Why It’s Always Complicated)
Host Elissa shares her candid experiences navigating family mealtime challenges, offering insights into the emotional and practical aspects of feeding children.
13 Aug 2025
How to Actually Prepare for Freshman Year of College - Real Talk from a Mom Who's Been There
Host Elissa shares unfiltered advice on preparing for college freshman year, covering essential purchases, managing anxiety, and navigating adjustments.
15 Jul 2025
The Year I Got Laid Off and Found Myself (Sorta)
Elissa shares her experiences and insights on navigating job loss, identity shifts, and unexpected freedom after being laid off, offering a candid reflection on reinvention in midlife in this solo episode.
9 Jul 2025
Why Moms Are Always Exhausted: The Mental Load of Raising Teens
Elissa, the host, examines the concept of the mental load that mothers carry, including managing schedules and providing emotional support, which often leads to exhaustion.
17 Jun 2025
Dear Dads: This One’s for You (Love, Your Teenagers)
Elissa, Ava, and Maggie share funny stories and sweet memories about their fathers and grandfathers, highlighting the important roles they play in their lives in this heartfelt episode.
10 Jun 2025
Summer Camp Talk: What to Pack, What to Expect, and How to Enjoy the Summer Without Kids
Elissa, Ava, and Maggie discuss summer camp options, readiness, and packing tips, offering insights for parents considering sending their children to camp in this interview.
3 Jun 2025
Pads, PMS & Period Panic: A Teen Survival Guide (With Mom)
Elissa and daughters Ava and Maggie discuss menstruation, covering puberty signs, managing cramps, cultural perspectives, and product recommendations in this open conversation.
28 May 2025
Celebrating Ava at 19: A Firstborn's Journey and the Parenting Lessons Along the Way
Elissa recounts raising her firstborn, Ava, and reflects on the parenting lessons learned throughout Ava's childhood, highlighting key moments and her determined spirit in this special birthday episode.
20 May 2025
Sweet Dreams: Sleep Habits and the Importance of Sleep from Cradle to College
Send us a text Sweet Dreams: Sleep Habits and the Importance of Sleep from Cradle to College From sleepless newborn nights to college all-nighters, sleep—or the lack of it—is a shared thread through every parenting and growing-up journey. In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa and Ava (minus Maggie this time!) dive deep into sleep: how it changes as kids grow, why teens fight it, and how parents never really rest again. You’ll hear: Honest stories from the baby and toddler years (inc...
13 May 2025
Teen School Stress: How to Support (Not Smother) Your Kids Through Studying and Academic Pressure
Send us a text From kindergarten applications to college essays, academic pressure starts early and only gets more intense. In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie get real about the emotional roller coaster of school stress. From NYC’s test-in school system to AP classes, SAT anxiety, and "study hacks" that don’t always hack it, they break down what students are really dealing with and how parents can help without hovering. 🎓 What you’ll learn: ✔️ How early aca...
6 May 2025
Likes, Filters & FOMO: What Social Media Is Really Doing to Our Kids
Send us a text Likes, Filters & FOMO: What Social Media Is Really Doing to Our Kids Episode Summary: Social media has become more than just apps and scrolling—it's where kids form their identities, build friendships, and (sometimes) lose their sense of self. In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie dig into the real impact platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and even Threads have on tweens and teens. Inspired by the Netflix documentary Adolescence, this ca...
29 Apr 2025
Maggie's Sweet 16: Navigating Babyhood, Childhood, Teen Years, and What’s Next
Send us a text Episode 8: Maggie's Sweet 16: Navigating Babyhood, Childhood, Teen Years, and What’s Next In this very special episode of I Get It From My Mom, we’re celebrating Maggie’s Sweet 16—with lots of laughs and memories. Elissa, Ava, and Maggie take a heartfelt (and hilarious) walk down memory lane, from Maggie’s early baby years, through the middle school challenges of COVID, to the confident, independent young woman she is today. We talk about: ✅ What Maggie was like as a baby, todd...
23 Apr 2025
Family Vacations: Traveling with Children - The Chaos & Connections
Send us a text 🎙 Episode 7: Family Vacations: Traveling with Children - The Chaos & Connections What do vacations look like when you add strollers, snack bags, teen moods, and group chat chaos? In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie unpack what it really means to “get away” as a family: from the early days of packing baby wipes in every bag to navigating teen schedules, solo travel, and why sometimes a staycation hits just right. They explore: ✅ Why traveling wit...
15 Apr 2025
Money Talks (and Sometimes Argues): How We Spend, Save & See It Differently
Send us a text 🎙 Episode 6: Money Talks (and Sometimes Argues): How We Spend, Save & See It Differently From allowance debates to the pull of online shopping hauls, this episode of I Get It From My Mom dives deep into how families talk (and sometimes clash) about money. Elissa and her teenage daughter Maggie get candid about growing up with financial privilege—but also learning to appreciate what they have. They cover everything from budgeting, chores, and the pressure to keep up with so...
8 Apr 2025
Friendship Advice for Teens (And Their Parents): How to Deal, Heal, & Know When to Let Go
Send us a text 🎙 Episode 5: Friendship Advice for Teens (And Their Parents): How to Deal, Heal, & Know When to Let Go Friendship can be one of the most joyful—and complicated—parts of growing up. In this episode, Elissa and Maggie (15) dive into the highs, lows, and drama that come with being a friend (and having them) at every age. They break down: ✅ How we make friends as kids, teens, and adults ✅ What makes a friendship worth keeping—and when it’s time to walk away ✅ Why some friendshi...
1 Apr 2025
Nature Vs Nurture - How Much Of Who We Are Is Because of Mom (and Dad)
Send us a text 🎙 Nature vs. Nurture – How Much of Who We Are is Because of Mom (and Dad) 🔹 Episode Summary: Are we born this way… or did our parents make us this way? In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie dive into the age-old debate of Nature vs. Nurture. From emotional habits to sense of humor, salty vs. sweet preferences to zodiac signs and birth order—they break down: ✅ What traits are definitely genetic vs. totally learned ✅ What are the debatable qualit...
24 Mar 2025
Rules Are Made To Be...Questioned?
Send us a text 🎧 Episode 3: Rules Are Made To Be...Questioned? Rules—they’re everywhere. From what time you get home to whether or not you really need to wear a jacket. In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie sit down for a spirited and funny conversation about the rules that shape our homes, our choices, and our sanity. They dig into: ✅ The real reason parents make safety rules (hint: it’s not just to ruin your night) ✅ Why some rules feel arbitrary and how teens rea...
18 Mar 2025
Talk Less, Listen More
Send us a text 🎙 Talk Less, Listen More 🔹 Episode Summary: Listening—it sounds simple, but it’s one of the hardest things to do, especially between parents and kids. In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie get real about why truly listening (without interrupting or rushing to fix things) is so important in their relationships. They break down: ✅ Why parents sometimes give advice when kids just want to vent ✅ How kids can do a better job of actually hearing their paren...
18 Mar 2025
Working Moms & Mom Guilt
Send us a text 🎙 Working Moms & Mom Guilt 🔹 Episode Summary: Working moms, we see you—and we get it. The constant juggling act, the guilt trips (both self-imposed and from others), and the worry about whether we’re doing enough for our kids. In this first episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie take a deep dive into the realities of growing up with a working mom. They explore: ✅ The early days of maternity leave ending and the struggle of returning to work ✅ ...
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