Mama Said with Jamie-Lynn Sigler & Jenna Parris

Jamie and Jenna are back to give some updates before taking a brief hiatus! They reflect on the moves in their lives, prioritizing their own wellness amongst family responsibilities, and excitement towards normalcy post-vaccinations. Now, it's time to recharge before coming back better than ever! Special thanks to this episode's sponsors! GEICO - Whether you rent or own, GEICO makes it EASY to bundle home and car insurance. Go to GEICO.com today. Total Wireless - Total Wireless. Do Amazing. Discover us at TotalWireless.com today.  PLUTO TV - Download the free PLUTO TV app for android or iPhone and start now. Plus, get a discount towards a DENanywhere membership using access code MAMASAID20.

On this episode Jamie and Jenna are joined by their friends and fellow parents Dave and Odette Annable. Dave and Odette share their stories about how being a parent can change a relationship. They offer some tips and trick on everything from how to help get your child ready in the morning to ways to avoid micromanaging your partner. So pull up a couch and sit in on this helpful couples therapy session.   Special thanks to this episode's sponsors! GEICO - Whether you rent or own, GEICO makes it EASY to bundle home and car insurance. Go to GEICO.com today. HOMER - Visit learnwithHOMER.com/MAMASAID to start a free 60-day trial. Total Wireless - Total Wireless. Do Amazing. Discover us at TotalWireless.com today.  PLUTO TV - Download the free PLUTO TV app for android or iPhone and start now.

Having kids is its own adventure. Having kids over 40 can be a whole other adventure. Actor Eugenio Derbez joins the podcast this week to talk about all things fatherhood in your 40's and he shares one of the funniest Sh**y Daddy stories ever. Listen in and get ready to laugh. Special thanks to this episode's sponsors! GEICO - Whether you rent or own, GEICO makes it EASY to bundle home and car insurance. Go to GEICO.com today. Total Wireless - Total Wireless. Do Amazing. Discover us at TotalWireless.com today.  PLUTO TV - Download the free PLUTO TV app for android or iPhone and start now.

Actress, director, and author Laura Prepon is here to talk to us about her new book, “You & I, as Mothers,” and finding answers to the questions few motherhood books seem to be asking. Sometimes it feels like we are suffering through the hardships of motherhood alone, but we never are! Hear the healing power that writing provided, welcoming her second child, and adjusting to family life while staying at home. Special thanks to this episode's sponsors! Childlife Essentials - Go to findtheheart.com to download a $1.00 off coupon for anywhere ChildLife Essentials products are sold. GEICO - Whether you rent or own, GEICO makes it EASY to bundle home and car insurance. Go to GEICO.com today. Total Wireless - Total Wireless. Do Amazing. Discover us at TotalWireless.com today.  PLUTO TV - Download the free PLUTO TV app for android or iPhone and start now.

The man, the myth, the legend Bob Saget is in studio with the Mamas talking about raising three daughters, trying to balance being a Dad while working to maintain success in the entertainment industry, and healthy communication with your kids. Plus, his work with the Scleroderma Foundation in helping to raise funds and awareness for the disease and his sister’s story of suffering from it. Special thanks to this episode's sponsors! Childlife Essentials - Go to findtheheart.com to download a $1.00 off coupon for anywhere ChildLife Essentials products are sold. GEICO - Whether you rent or own, GEICO makes it EASY to bundle home and car insurance. Go to GEICO.com today.  Dinner A’fare - Get $30 off your first order with code MAMA when you buy online at DinnerAfare.com.  Total Wireless - Total Wireless. Do Amazing. Discover us at TotalWireless.com today.  PLUTO TV - Download the free PLUTO TV app for android or iPhone and start now.

Did you know 1 in 7 women suffers from PPD? To many, it can seem like an impossibly debilitating to get through. Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody is working alongside Mom Genes Fight PPD leading a research study to find out whether or not there’s a genetic connection to the disease. Learn how this research can lead to possible new treatments and, maybe even some day, a cure. Thank you to this episode's sponsors! Mom Genes - To find out if you qualify, download the app Mom Genes (G-E-N-E-S) Fight PPD from your app store. You can also go to www.MomGenesFightPPD.org to learn more. Childlife Essentials - Go to findtheheart.com to download a $1.00 off coupon for anywhere ChildLife Essentials products are sold. GEICO - Whether you rent or own, GEICO makes it EASY to bundle home and car insurance. Go to GEICO.com today.   Dinner A’fare - Get $30 off your first order with code MAMA when you buy online at DinnerAfare.com.  HOMER - Visit learnwithHOMER.com/MAMASAID to start a free 60-day trial. Total Wireless - Total Wireless. Do Amazing. Discover us at TotalWireless.com today.   myWalgreens - Join for free at myWalgreens.com and discover personalized deals, instantly earn unlimited rewards, and receive real-time local health alerts.

Jamie’s Dad Steve Sigler is here with some very important perspectives on parenting and how we learn and grow between the different generations of our families. What Grandparents teach our parents, they teach us and we teach our children. But of course, along that journey new ways to love and learn and care and grow are always introduced. There’s nothing quite like the wisdom of a Dad. Thank you to our sponsors! Childlife Essentials - Go to findtheheart.com to download a $1.00 off coupon for anywhere ChildLife Essentials products are sold. GEICO - Whether you rent or own, GEICO makes it EASY to bundle home and car insurance. Go to GEICO.com today. Dinner A’fare - Get $30 off your first order with code MAMA when you buy online at DinnerAfare.com.  Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/mamasaid10 and use code mamasaid10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Total Wireless - Total Wireless. Do Amazing. Discover us at TotalWireless.com today.  

Widely acclaimed cubist painter, Alexandra Nechita joins Jamie and Jenna this week to talk about the power of art expression and how it can often go hand in hand with mental health. Learn about Alex's unique upbringing in the art world and how it's translated into her own nurturing style of parenting. Thanks to our sponsors! Childlife Essentials - Go to findtheheart.com to download a $1.00 off coupon for anywhere ChildLife Essentials products are sold. GEICO - Whether you rent or own, GEICO makes it EASY to bundle home and car insurance. Go to GEICO.com today. Dinner A’fare - Get $30 off your first order with code MAMA when you buy online at DinnerAfare.com. Zicam - Available on Amazon. Search for Zicam Nasal AllClear. Finn + Emma - Go to finnandemma.com and use code MAMA20 for 20% off sitewide!

Founder of TruKid Children Skincare and mother of 6, Jennifer Bunkers is here to prove that women really can do it all. She talks to Jenna and Jamie about empowering women and children everywhere to start their own businesses, including every child of her own! Jennifer wants you to start building your business muscle today- email her for advice at jennifer@trukid.com! Thank you to all our sponsors! Childlife Essentials - Go to findtheheart.com to download a $1.00 off coupon for anywhere ChildLife Essentials products are sold. GEICO - Whether you rent or own, GEICO makes it EASY to bundle home and car insurance. Go to GEICO.com today.  Dinner A’fare - Get $30 off your first order with code MAMA when you buy online at DinnerAfare.com.  Homer - Visit learnwithHOMER.com/MAMASAID to start a free 60-day trial.

This week Jamie and Jenna are joined by Barret Prendergast, founder of Valleybrink Road luxury gifts! Together they discuss the pressure of doing right by your child's mental health. How is the pandemic stress manifesting in them and what can you do to help? What are the pros and cons of pursuing their education at school vs. at home? And find out what ideas Jamie might have for a cookie line! Thank you to our sponsors! Childlife Essentials - Go to findtheheart.com to download a $1.00 off coupon for anywhere ChildLife Essentials products are sold. GEICO - Whether you rent or own, GEICO makes it EASY to bundle home and car insurance. Go to GEICO.com today. Dinner A’fare - Get $30 off your first order with code MAMA when you buy online at DinnerAfare.com.  Zicam - Available on Amazon. Search for Zicam Nasal AllClear. Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/mamasaid10 and use code mamasaid10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping! myWalgreens - Join for free at myWalgreens.com and discover personalized deals, instantly earn unlimited rewards, and receive real-time local health alerts.

Psychologist and mother of 3, Dr. Becky Kennedy has a lot of knowledge on what makes children tick. Join Jamie and Jenna in learning an entire range of lessons about how to communicate and achieve goals with your children. Is praising okay? How do you get them to sit for dinner? What steps will help with their sleeping anxiety? All this and much, much more. Thank you to our sponsors! Childlife Essentials - Go to findtheheart.com to download a $1.00 off coupon for anywhere ChildLife Essentials products are sold. GEICO - Whether you rent or own, GEICO makes it EASY to bundle home and car insurance. Go to GEICO.com today. DinnerAfare - Get $30 off your first order with code MAMA when you buy online at DinnerAfare.com.  Moshi - Download the Moshi app on App Store or Google Play Store and get access to a 1 week free trial of Moshi Premium. Zicam - Available on Amazon. Search for Zicam Nasal AllClear. Magic Spoon - Go to magicspoon.com/mama ?to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code MAMA ?at checkout to ?save five dollars off your order. myWalgreens - Join for free at myWalgreens.com and discover personalized deals, instantly earn unlimited rewards, and receive real-time local health alerts.

Known for her lavish and grand event planning, Mindy Weiss doesn't miss a detail! They talk about her illustrious career and her experiences as a busy wife and mom. They also get some healthy perspective on the mommy guilt that can sometimes come with "missing memories" due to work.  Thanks to our sponsors! Childlife Essentials - Go to findtheheart.com to download a $1.00 off coupon for anywhere ChildLife Essentials products are sold. GEICO - Whether you rent or own, GEICO makes it EASY to bundle home and car insurance. Go to GEICO.com today. DinnerAfare - Get $30 off your first order with code MAMA when you buy online at DinnerAfare.com. Moshi - Download the Moshi app on App Store or Google Play Store and get access to a 1 week free trial of Moshi Premium.

International fertility specialist, Dr. Said Daneshmand, is here to talk about the in's and out's of working in the reproductive medical field and the moving bonds made when helping patients build their families. He also talks about his own experiences in parenthood and the bittersweetness in recognizing your kids as individuals as they enter adolescence. Thank you to sponsors! CHILDLIFE ESSENTIALS - For 10% off use the code MAMASAID on iherb.com. ZICAM - Available on Amazon. Search for Zicam Nasal AllClear.  GEICO - Whether you rent or own, GEICO makes it EASY to bundle home and car insurance. Go to GEICO.com today. MAGIC SPOON - Go to magicspoon.com/MAMA to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code MAMA at checkout to get free shipping.

Meena Harris is here today to talk about her new children's book, Ambitious Girl! They discuss the generational changes we're seeing, and still hope to see, around the notion of what it means to be an ambitious girl. Sometimes the most powerful messages come in the simplest of ways. Go to ambitiousgirlbook.com for and pre-order today! Thank you to our sponsors! OXICLEAN - For product information, stain solutions, and offers visit oxiclean.com  CHILDLIFE ESSENTIALS - For 10% off use the code MAMASAID on iherb.com.  B8TA - Go to b8ta.com and enter code MAMASAID to get $20 off just about anything! ZICAM - Available on Amazon. Search for Zicam Nasal AllClear. PLUTO TV - Download the free PLUTO TV app for android or iPhone and start now. HEAD AND SHOULDERS - Check out their Supreme Collection which restores the skin’s natural, healthy balance to unlock the best version of your hair and scalp.

Today Tammin and Roxy, hosts of Women on Top Podcast, are here for a saucy and candid coversation about the role of sex in marriage. How does insecurity and empowerment look from one mom's sex life to another? And what's the distinction between sharing sex lives and comparing sex lives? Thank you to our sponsors! OXICLEAN - For product information, stain solutions, and offers visit oxiclean.com.  CHILDLIFE ESSENTIALS - For 10% off use the code MAMASAID on iherb.com.  B8TA - Go to b8ta.com and enter code MAMASAID to get $20 off just about anything! LITERATI - Go to Literati.com/MAMASAID for 25% OFF your FIRST TWO ORDERS and pick your kids book club gift today. PLUTO TV - Download the free PLUTO TV app for android or iPhone and start now. HEAD AND SHOULDERS - Check out their Supreme Collection which restores the skin’s natural, healthy balance to unlock the best version of your hair and scalp.