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I Get It From My Mom: Authentic Conversations Between a Mother and Her Daughters on Parenting and Growing Up
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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Episodes
19 episodes
What’s for Dinner? (And Why It’s Always Complicated)
From breastfeeding battles and toddler food rebellions to school lunch fatigue and the eternal “what’s for dinner?” question, feeding a family is never just about food—it’s about love, control, tradition, and survival. In this episode, Elissa s...
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How to Actually Prepare for Freshman Year of College - Real Talk from a Mom Who's Been There
Sending your kid to college? Whether it’s your first time or your fifth, nothing truly prepares you for the emotional, logistical, and “oh-my-gosh-how-did-we-forget-a-fan?!” reality of freshman year.In this solo episode, Elissa shares th...
The Year I Got Laid Off and Found Myself (Sorta)
What happens when your career hits pause… but the rest of your life keeps going?In this honest (and sometimes funny) solo episode, Elissa reflects on the past year since getting laid off after 26 years in the workforce. From job loss gri...
Why Moms Are Always Exhausted: The Mental Load of Raising Teens
Ever wonder why moms always seem exhausted, even when their kids are older? In this solo episode, Elissa dives deep into the invisible weight moms carry, known as the mental load. From packing for summer camp with military precision to...
Dear Dads: This One’s for You (Love, Your Teenagers)
🎧 Dear Dads: This One's For You (Love, Your Teenagers)This Father’s Day, we’re turning the mic toward the men who made us—and made us laugh. In this heartfelt episode, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie reflect on the dads and grandfathers w...
Summer Camp Talk: What to Pack, What to Expect, and How to Enjoy the Summer Without Kids
Episode Title: Summer Camp Talk: What to Pack, What to Expect, and When Kids Are ReadyEpisode Summary:Is your child camp-ready, or are you just ready for a little peace and quiet? In this episode of I Ge...
Pads, PMS & Period Panic: A Teen Survival Guide (With Mom)
Pads, PMS & Period Panic: A Teen Survival Guide (With Mom)Episode Summary: Periods are natural—but the awkwardness, confusion, and panic that come with them? Totally avoidable. In this no-shame, no-secrets episode o...
Celebrating Ava at 19: A Firstborn's Journey and the Parenting Lessons Along the Way
Join us for a very special birthday episode celebrating Ava turning 19! In this heartfelt journey through nearly two decades, Elissa shares the real story of raising Ava, her and David's firstborn—and how she taught them to be parents.
Sweet Dreams: Sleep Habits and the Importance of Sleep from Cradle to College
Sweet Dreams: Sleep Habits and the Importance of Sleep from Cradle to CollegeFrom 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...
Teen School Stress: How to Support (Not Smother) Your Kids Through Studying and Academic Pressure
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....
Likes, Filters & FOMO: What Social Media Is Really Doing to Our Kids
Likes, Filters & FOMO: What Social Media Is Really Doing to Our KidsEpisode Summary: Social media has become more than just apps and scrolling—it's where kids form their identities, build friendships, and (sometimes...
Maggie's Sweet 16: Navigating Babyhood, Childhood, Teen Years, and What’s Next
Episode 8: Maggie's Sweet 16: Navigating Babyhood, Childhood, Teen Years, and What’s NextIn this very special episode of I Get It From My Mom, we’re celebrating Maggie’s Sweet 16—with lots of laughs and memories.
Family Vacations: Traveling with Children - The Chaos & Connections
🎙 Episode 7: Family Vacations: Traveling with Children - The Chaos & ConnectionsWhat 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...
Money Talks (and Sometimes Argues): How We Spend, Save & See It Differently
🎙 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...
Friendship Advice for Teens (And Their Parents): How to Deal, Heal, & Know When to Let Go
🎙 Episode 5: Friendship Advice for Teens (And Their Parents): How to Deal, Heal, & Know When to Let GoFriendship can be one of the most joyful—and complicated—parts of growing up. In this episode, Elissa and Maggie (15) dive i...
Nature Vs Nurture - How Much Of Who We Are Is Because of Mom (and Dad)
🎙 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 M...
Rules Are Made To Be...Questioned?
🎧 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 M...