Navigating Motherhood With a Heavy Dose of Humor: How Shayna Ferm and Tracey Tee Created a Space of Belonging For All Moms

From dirty diapers to imaginary friends and dating as a single mom, motherhood comes with its own unique experiences. Raising happy, healthy children is something we take seriously, but that doesn’t mean we can’t laugh or joke about it too. 

 

There is definitely room for humor in the craziness of motherhood, and when we do it together, it’s validating, liberating and uniting. 

 

In today’s episode, I’m joined by the creators of the hugely popular podcast, Band of Mothers, Shayna Ferm and Tracey Tee. In this delightful conversation, Shayna and Tracey give us a unique and hilarious take on being a woman who also happens to be a mom and share their mission to validate and support all the aspects of motherhood we don’t often get to talk about. 

 

3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode

 

• How to have more honest conversations about motherhood
  
  There’s this preconceived notion that we’re not allowed to talk about the less glamorous parts of motherhood. How can we use humor to get rid of this barrier? 

 

• Why comedy gives us more freedom to express our feelings
  
  What makes humor such a validating and uniting experience?

 

• The story of Band of Mothers and why it resonates with so many women
  
  How did two friends build a great business by being their authentic selves?

 

Guest Bio- 

 

Shayna Ferm and Tracey Tee, are creators of the hugely popular, nationally touring comedy show for moms, “The Pump and Dump Show,” continue their mission to support and validate motherhood through this binge-worthy, weekly variety-style podcast that’s sure to make you laugh your C-Section scar open.

 

Through fascinating interviews, live podcast recordings, original music, games, insights and mind-blowing stories from their #BandOfMothers, these two moms, and childhood friends, weave information and entertainment together into this unique and hilarious take on being a woman who also happens to be a mom.

 

To submit your own motherhood story follow @bandofmothersofficial and visit https://www.bandofmothers.com/shareyourstory. 

To listen to the podcast, head to https://www.bandofmothers.com/podcast.