https://simplecast.com The Motherload with Marie Osborn and Lauren Crocker is a smart, funny, and refreshingly honest podcast about motherhood in all its messy glory. With stories that span generations and plenty of laughs along the way, Marie and Lauren unpack the highs, lows, and "what now" moments of parenting, womanhood, and everything in between. It’s like your favorite group chat—if your friends were brutally honest and had microphones! 2025 ~ Cumulus Media en Mon, 11 May 2026 22:25:10 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 22:25:20 +0000 https://the-motherload-with-lauren-and-marie.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/51e42878-f1e7-4a15-8016-b011524d9dac/b5e27dd3-5371-49a7-aa8a-9dd3535431b3/3000x3000/motherloadpodtile081325.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-motherload-with-lauren-and-marie.simplecast.com episodic The Motherload with Marie Osborn and Lauren Crocker is a smart, funny, and refreshingly honest podcast about motherhood in all its messy glory. With stories that span generations and plenty of laughs along the way, Marie and Lauren unpack the highs, lows, and "what now" moments of parenting, womanhood, and everything in between. It’s like your favorite group chat—if your friends were brutally honest and had microphones! Cumulus Media Detroit false https://feeds.simplecast.com/gTrU8zx2 Cumulus Media curtis.paul@cumulus.com 7e2e2e87-035d-418f-89aa-bc1ed52a62d8 Mon, 11 May 2026 22:25:10 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Media) https://the-motherload-with-lauren-and-marie.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motherload-the-challenges-and-rewards-of-blended-families-wSxqx_Ve The Motherload ~ The Challenges and Rewards of Blended Families Cumulus Media 00:43:42 April 8th, 2026 ~ Lauren and Marie are joined by Renee Vitale to discuss the challenges and rewards of navigating a blended family. Plus, what is the best way to manage your child tattling? April 8th, 2026 ~ Lauren and Marie are joined by Renee Vitale to discuss the challenges and rewards of navigating a blended family. Plus, what is the best way to manage your child tattling? false full 8 4eee809d-0669-4d1a-b1ed-cbbe0f81a806 Mon, 11 May 2026 22:19:07 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Media) https://the-motherload-with-lauren-and-marie.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motherload-youth-sports-and-public-dilemmas-QSAe8GNP The Motherload ~ Youth Sports and Public Dilemmas Cumulus Media 00:40:29 March 12, 2026 ~ Lauren and Marie discuss the challenges of youth and travel sports, including the costs and pressure it puts on kids. Plus, what is the best way to handle a dilemma with your child in public? March 12, 2026 ~ Lauren and Marie discuss the challenges of youth and travel sports, including the costs and pressure it puts on kids. Plus, what is the best way to handle a dilemma with your child in public? false full 7 bca52347-d541-4243-82d4-dd96bfd96326 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Media) https://the-motherload-with-lauren-and-marie.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motherload-with-lauren-and-marie-parenting-kids-in-sports-valentines-day-for-children-wg3ZB7eB The Motherload With Lauren and Marie ~ Parenting Kids in Sports, Valentine's Day For Children? Cumulus Media 00:39:09 Feb. 13, 2025 ~ Lauren and Marie are all for celebrating Valentine's Day with the kids, but is that normal? And how far is too far for parents of children in youth sports? Plus, they discuss the best course of action to cure your child's boredom. Feb. 13, 2025 ~ Lauren and Marie are all for celebrating Valentine's Day with the kids, but is that normal? And how far is too far for parents of children in youth sports? Plus, they discuss the best course of action to cure your child's boredom. false full 6 490231b0-3d7c-4c5b-b5c4-f1b2e02145f3 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Media) https://the-motherload-with-lauren-and-marie.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motherload-with-lauren-and-marie-self-care-for-moms-in-the-new-year-i08qeU9C The Motherload With Lauren and Marie ~ Self-Care For Moms In The New Year Cumulus Media 00:39:06 Jan. 30, 2025 ~ Lauren and Marie are tackling 2026 with self-care on their minds, and they chat with Chris Nixon from Henry Ford Hospital to discuss how "Dry January" is the perfect way for moms to kick off their self-care routine int he new year. Plus, what is the best way to handle winter vacation for kids from school? Jan. 30, 2025 ~ Lauren and Marie are tackling 2026 with self-care on their minds, and they chat with Chris Nixon from Henry Ford Hospital to discuss how "Dry January" is the perfect way for moms to kick off their self-care routine int he new year. Plus, what is the best way to handle winter vacation for kids from school? false full 5 4a270cf1-46b8-4283-b989-c0259c8236fb Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Media) https://the-motherload-with-lauren-and-marie.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motherload-with-lauren-and-marie-holiday-madness-for-moms-ml_asXUk The Motherload With Lauren and Marie ~ Holiday Madness For Moms Cumulus Media 00:38:28 Nov. 22, 2025 ~ With the holidays upon us, Lauren and Marie discuss everything moms should focus on to ensure a memorable holiday for your young ones. Plus, Dr. Lesly Hendershot from Corewell Health joins the show to talk about the importance of gratitude from kids ahead of Thanksgiving. Nov. 22, 2025 ~ With the holidays upon us, Lauren and Marie discuss everything moms should focus on to ensure a memorable holiday for your young ones. Plus, Dr. Lesly Hendershot from Corewell Health joins the show to talk about the importance of gratitude from kids ahead of Thanksgiving. false full 4 86bdd722-9d38-4fa5-b5de-369cdc7f922f Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Media) https://the-motherload-with-lauren-and-marie.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motherload-with-lauren-and-marie-preparing-your-kids-for-spooky-season-XiouCtFD The Motherload with Lauren and Marie ~ Preparing Your Kids For Spooky Season Cumulus Media 00:39:57 Oct. 21, 2025 ~ Spooky season has arrived, so what parenting questions are important to address for your kids this Halloween? And the idea of "carnivore kids" is the latest parenting trend, but is it one to avoid? Oct. 21, 2025 ~ Spooky season has arrived, so what parenting questions are important to address for your kids this Halloween? And the idea of "carnivore kids" is the latest parenting trend, but is it one to avoid? false full 3 f9b0618b-2eee-436c-a4ff-1b1bf177bc5b Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Media) https://the-motherload-with-lauren-and-marie.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motherload-with-lauren-and-marie-helping-our-children-from-schoolyard-to-adulthood-MKb1QoB8 The Motherload with Lauren and Marie ~ Helping Children From The Schoolyard to Adulthood Cumulus Media 00:42:05 Sept. 18, 2025 ~ Doctor Adele Cadieux of Corewell Health joins Marie and Lauren to discuss how to help your children deal with potential bullies as the school year returns. Later on, Marie's daughter, Domenique, stops by the show to talk about just how much children want their parents' assistance once they hit adulthood. Sept. 18, 2025 ~ Doctor Adele Cadieux of Corewell Health joins Marie and Lauren to discuss how to help your children deal with potential bullies as the school year returns. Later on, Marie's daughter, Domenique, stops by the show to talk about just how much children want their parents' assistance once they hit adulthood. false full 2 9691426e-1580-40c5-a2bc-15d0049f7fc2 Tue, 2 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Media) https://the-motherload-with-lauren-and-marie.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motherload-with-lauren-and-marie-sippy-cups-side-hustles-s0NhpgRW The Motherload with Lauren and Marie ~ Sippy Cups and Side Hustles Cumulus Media 00:38:54 Sept. 2, 2025 ~ Kerry Doman, founder of LittleGuide Detroit, joins Marie and Lauren for a lively, laugh-filled chat about parenting, career juggling, and the wild ride of raising littles. From princess sightings to preschool meltdowns, this episode is packed with relatable chaos and candid wisdom. Plus, the moms tackle the real cost of childcare and why so many women are rethinking the return to work—don’t miss it! Sept. 2, 2025 ~ Kerry Doman, founder of LittleGuide Detroit, joins Marie and Lauren for a lively, laugh-filled chat about parenting, career juggling, and the wild ride of raising littles. From princess sightings to preschool meltdowns, this episode is packed with relatable chaos and candid wisdom. Plus, the moms tackle the real cost of childcare and why so many women are rethinking the return to work—don’t miss it! false full 1 71684f74-8bc3-4376-ad20-d64a6c68a491 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Media) https://the-motherload-with-lauren-and-marie.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motherload-with-lauren-and-marie-Xb1Ob4jH The Motherload with Lauren and Marie ~ Premiers Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Cumulus Media 00:00:32 "The Motherload Lauren and Marie" premiers Tuesday, September 2 wherever you get your podcasts. Don't miss this smart, funny, and refreshingly honest podcast about motherhood in all its messy glory. With stories that span generations and plenty of laughs along the way, Marie and Lauren will unpack the highs, lows, and WTFs of parenting, womanhood, and everything in between. It’s like your favorite group chat—if your friends were brutally honest and had microphones! "The Motherload Lauren and Marie" premiers Tuesday, September 2 wherever you get your podcasts. Don't miss this smart, funny, and refreshingly honest podcast about motherhood in all its messy glory. With stories that span generations and plenty of laughs along the way, Marie and Lauren will unpack the highs, lows, and WTFs of parenting, womanhood, and everything in between. It’s like your favorite group chat—if your friends were brutally honest and had microphones! false trailer