Motherhood Talk Radio
Motherhood Talk Radio brings together mothers, authors, experts, and thought leaders for honest conversations about parenting, family life, relationships, health, work, and personal growth. The show explores the real experience of motherhood, including the meaningful moments, difficult seasons, daily pressures, and unexpected changes that shape women and their families.
Hosted by Sandra Beck, Motherhood Talk Radio offers practical information without pretending that there is one perfect way to be a mother. Guests share professional insight, personal stories, helpful resources, and realistic strategies for navigating everything from pregnancy and childhood to caregiving, careers, empty nesting, and rediscovering yourself beyond the demands of family life.
Whether you are raising young children, guiding teenagers, supporting adult children, caring for aging parents, or adjusting to a new season of life, Motherhood Talk Radio offers conversations that inform, encourage, and remind you that you are not alone. Browse the episodes below for useful ideas, relatable stories, and thoughtful perspectives on motherhood in all its forms.
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio speaks with mental health and addiction counselor Richard Capriola about the growing and often misunderstood issue of adolescent addiction. This episode takes a clear, practical look at what parents should actually be watching for—beyond the obvious warning signs. Capriola explains how substance use and behavioral health challenges have evolved, […]
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio speaks with psychoanalyst and author Mark B. Borg Jr. about one of the most common—and most mishandled—parts of any relationship: conflict. Dr. Borg, author of Making Your Crazy Work for You and Don't Be a Dick!, explains why most arguments aren’t really about the issue at hand. Instead, they’re […]
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio sits down with performance expert Andrew Wittman to break down a hard truth about weight loss—if your mindset isn’t solid, your results won’t be either. Dr. Wittman draws on his background as a Marine, federal agent, and founder of the Mental Toughness Training Center to explain why motivation fades […]
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio speaks with mindful aging experts Amanda Lambert and Leslie Eckford about one of the hardest realities in caregiving—when elderly parents resist the very help they need. This isn’t a simple communication problem. When dementia or Alzheimer’s is involved, logic often doesn’t work, and pushing harder can make things worse. […]
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio speaks with fitness entrepreneurs Donny and Natalie, owners of Acton Fitness, about what it really takes to stay fit after 45—when life is pulling you in every direction. This episode addresses the reality many women face: balancing children, supporting aging parents, and trying to maintain their own health without […]
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio speaks with relationship expert Duana Welch about one of the most loaded questions single moms face—are you being too picky, or are you finally choosing wisely? This episode cuts through the noise around dating advice and gets honest about what changes when you’re a parent. You’re not just choosing […]
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio sits down with mindful aging experts Leslie Eckford and Amanda Lambert to talk about the reality of being “sandwiched” between raising children and caring for an aging parent with dementia. This episode is personal. Sandra shares her own experience navigating life with teenage boys while supporting her 89-year-old father […]
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio speaks with performance expert Andrew Wittman about the realities of raising teenage boys—especially as a single parent. This episode doesn’t lean on vague advice. Dr. Wittman brings a direct, structured approach shaped by his background as a Marine Corps infantry leader, federal agent, and founder of the Mental Toughness […]
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio speaks with health and wellness expert Erin Kerry about what actually drives lasting results in your health journey—weight loss, strength training, and mental fitness. This conversation moves past quick fixes and into what works over time. Erin breaks down why weight lifting is essential (not optional), how mindset shapes […]
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio speaks with transformational speaker and author SharRon Jamison about what it really takes to develop inner strength—not the kind you post about, but the kind that actually changes your life. SharRon Jamison is known for her direct, truth-centered approach to personal transformation. In this episode, she breaks down how […]
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio sits down with nutritional coach Erin Kerry and brain health expert Leigh Richardson to talk about something often underestimated—how female friendships directly impact your physical, emotional, and mental health. This episode goes beyond surface-level “stay connected” advice and looks at what actually makes friendships supportive versus draining. The conversation […]
- by Sandra BeckRaising children shapes everything—your time, priorities, identity, and sense of purpose. Then one day, the intensity eases. The needs change. And the question you postponed for years quietly returns: What do I want now? On this episode of Motherhood Talk Radio, Sandra Beck explores what it means to develop yourself again after the hands-on years […]
- by Sandra BeckThe holidays can magnify everything when you’re a single mom—joy, exhaustion, financial pressure, and emotional weight all at once. You’re managing traditions, logistics, expectations, and your children’s feelings, often while carrying your own quietly in the background. On this episode of Motherhood Talk Radio, Sandra Beck speaks candidly about navigating the holiday season as a […]
- by Sandra BeckNo one prepares you for how quiet it gets. The routines disappear, the house feels different, and the role that defined decades of your life suddenly loosens its grip. The empty nest isn’t just a logistical change—it’s an identity shift. On this episode of Motherhood Talk Radio, Sandra Beck explores the emotional reality of the […]
- by Sandra BeckPeople pleasing often starts as a survival skill. Be agreeable. Don’t rock the boat. Keep everyone happy. For many women—especially mothers—it’s rewarded early and reinforced often. Until one day, it isn’t. On this episode of Motherhood Talk Radio, Sandra Beck takes a direct look at what it costs to live for approval and why breaking […]
- by Sandra BeckBig life changes don’t wait until your kids are grown—and they don’t pause just because your children are watching. Career shifts, divorce, relocation, health changes, or financial resets often arrive right as kids hit their teen years or step into adulthood themselves. On this episode of Motherhood Talk Radio, Sandra Beck talks about navigating major […]
- by Sandra BeckSomewhere along the way, we’re taught that reinvention has an expiration date—that by a certain age, the big changes should already be done. The truth is, life doesn’t follow a neat timeline, and growth doesn’t ask for permission from the calendar. On this episode of Motherhood Talk Radio, Sandra Beck challenges the myth that it’s […]
- by Sandra BeckMotherhood has a way of testing your flexibility—emotionally, mentally, and sometimes all at once. Just when you think you’ve found your footing, life throws a curve you never trained for. A divorce. A diagnosis. A financial shock. A child struggling. Plans change, identities shift, and suddenly you’re starting again from a place you never expected […]
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio speaks with Susan Sokol Blosser about Letting Go. Susan Sokol Blosser, wine industry pioneer, community leader, environmental advocate, and author, is a contemporary Oregon icon. When women were rarely decision makers in business or agriculture, Susan distinguished herself in both. Over three decades, she managed every aspect of Sokol […]
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio welcomes relationship expert Dr. Duana Welch, author of Love Factually, for a smart, funny, and deeply honest conversation about why old-fashioned dating values are making a major comeback — especially for single moms ready to find real love. In a world of swipe fatigue and ghosting, Dr. Welch shares […]