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We are getting raw and unfiltered about all things parenting. No more "perfect parent" facade. We are pulling back the curtain and talking about the real-life struggles of parenting and how to survive it - with your sanity intact. Starting with helping you with the age-old question of "what are we going to eat today?" Join our host and parenting expert, Reesa Morala, as she talks with parents and tries new recipes. Make sure to subscribe, like, and follow for more recipes and parenting tips.
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this episode of The Real Family Eats, host Reesa sits down with guest Kerry Komarov to talk about parenting, life transitions, and a simple family-friendly recipe. They dive into the realities of juggling work, family, and personal challenges with honesty and practical advice. Kerry shares her story of bal…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this episode of The Real Family Eats, host Reesa sits down with Bubba Startz to talk about his powerful life journey, unique parenting challenges, and his tried-and-true chili recipe. This candid conversation digs into real stories, tough choices, and the importance of honesty in family life. Here’s what y…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! Join Reesa as she chats with Krissy Bold about motherhood, identity, and easy meals that save time and sanity. This episode delivers practical tips, honest storytelling, and encouragement for moms who crave real talk and relatable solutions. Here’s what you’ll take away: How Krissy’s chicken pot pie recipe ad…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this episode, Julie Seal-Gaustad joins Reesa to talk business, parenting, and her family's famous banana bread. Get ready for practical insights, real-life challenges, and a recipe that's sure to become a household favorite. Julie introduces herself as a business and executive coach serving Southern Califo…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! Single parent Blaize joins Reesa to share a heartfelt conversation about parenting challenges, healing, and practical strategies for staying grounded. Tune in to hear an honest take on real-life struggles, personal growth, and a special family recipe. In this episode, you'll learn: How Blaize balances single …
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Send us a text with your feedback here! Are we doomed to repeat the relationship patterns we grew up with? Julie Cobos Hernández, mom of three and nurse, opens up about her journey of breaking free from chaotic relationship cycles and learning to build healthier, more fulfilling connections. In this raw and eye-opening conversation with Reesa Moral…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! What happens when the life you thought you’d have collides with the reality of motherhood? In this powerful episode, Megan Cordaro, mom of five and Certified Birth Doula, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to share her raw and emotional journey of pregnancy, parenting, and sacrifice. Megan opens up about being pregnan…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this deeply moving episode, Jillian Cajigas, mom of one, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to share her emotional journey through pregnancy loss, high-risk pregnancy, and early sobriety. Jillian opens up about her struggles with uterus didelphys, the grief of a prior miscarriage, and the overwhelming feeling that …
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this candid episode, Jennifer Lebrick, mom of two, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to dive into the challenges of being a full-time breadwinner while raising a family. Jennifer shares her journey of balancing career demands, societal expectations, and parenting pressures. From the sacrifices she made, including …
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Send us a text with your feedback here! two and Marriage and Family Therapist, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to share his inspiring story. John opens up about: Parenting while deployed His journey of recovery from alcohol abuse The intentional steps he took to build a stronger connection with his child Discover relatable insights, powerful resources, a…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this candid episode, Kate Anderson, mom of three and owner of Kate Anderson Fitness, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to explore the challenges of raising children with vastly different personalities. Kate opens up about the struggle of recognizing how her own negative self-talk influenced her children’s inner na…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this introspective episode, Rachel Sorensen, LMFT, mom of one, and co-founder of Sorensen and Schiller Family Services, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to discuss the deeply personal journey of deciding whether or not to have children. Rachel opens up about the societal pressures she faced to follow traditional …
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this compelling episode, Sara Hall—Spanish teacher, mom of two, and author/podcaster—joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to discuss the complexities of raising mixed-race children. Drawing from her own experiences growing up in a mixed-race household, Sara shares how she navigates parenting challenges, especially wh…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this insightful episode, Jessica Good, LPC, EMDR Certified Therapist™, and mom of one, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to explore the journey of reparenting while raising a child. Jessica opens up about her recovery from an emotionally immature upbringing, sharing the grief, yearning, and determination to break …
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this heartfelt episode, Kelly Parker, mom of one and Marriage and Family Therapist, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to share her emotional journey through pre-eclampsia and having a NICU baby. Kelly opens up about the fear, frustration, and challenges of coping with a pregnancy complication and the struggle of f…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this episode, Celeste Hamilton, mom of two and Co-Owner of Hamilton Homes and Loans, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to discuss the complexities of disciplining children and navigating parenting without a handbook. Celeste shares how she and her partner worked through outside pressures to balance discipline with…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this episode, Rachel, mom of two, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to share her journey of navigating life as a single parent to a child diagnosed with Type I diabetes. Rachel discusses the fear and challenges that come with managing serious medical needs, including some scary close calls, and how she worked to e…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this episode, Melissa Donald, doula and mom of two, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to explore the challenges of parenting when reality doesn’t match expectations. Melissa shares how the birth of her second child, with a completely different temperament from her first, reshaped her understanding of parenting. Sh…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! Join Reesa Morala, LMFT, mom of two and owner of Embrace Renewal Therapy & Wellness Collective, as she shares parenting struggles, tips, and insights alongside guest host Amanda. In this episode, Reesa opens up about the challenges of parenting a high medical needs child, including when her first baby stopped…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this episode, Ignacio Corona, dad of two and Director of Merchandising at Adobe Maison, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to share his parenting journey and lessons learned. Ignacio opens up about modeling flexibility in gender roles for his daughters, taking on traditionally female-presenting roles to support his…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this episode, Dommie Shaun, mom of two and owner of Dommie Shaun Health and Wellness Coach, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to discuss the challenges and emotions of parenting adult children as they transition into independence. Dommie shares her experience navigating the grief of children moving out, redefining…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this episode, Doctora Amanda Corona, mom of two and Director of Corporate Partners at UCSD, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to discuss the challenges of balancing a full-time career and full-time parenting. Amanda shares her experience navigating parent guilt, societal pressures to become a stay-at-home parent, …
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this episode, Sarina Chan, LMFT (she/her), and mom of one, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to discuss the challenges of navigating early parenthood during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sarina shares her experience of facing unexpected changes to her birth plan, managing the isolation and loneliness of new motherhood, a…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this episode, Tanya Reinhofer, teacher and mom of three adult children, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to share her journey of navigating single motherhood. Tanya opens up about her experience going through a divorce while raising young children, balancing the demands of full-time work, and managing the feeling…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this episode, Andy Pollock, dad of one and Culinary Marketing Chef at Mezzetta, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to share his journey of parenting through the challenges of rejection. Andy opens up about his struggles with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and learning to navigate his child’s moments of rejection whi…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this episode, Jamie Lauren, mom of two and middle school teacher, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to share her powerful story of resilience as a parent. Jamie opens up about receiving a breast cancer diagnosis while raising young children, navigating a divorce, and becoming a single mother. She discusses the tol…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this episode, Andrea Knox, LMFT, mom of two, and author of You'll Bounce Right Back: The Motherhood Myths That Fail Us and the Tools We Need Instead, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to discuss the realities of transitioning into parenthood. Andrea shares her journey of confronting the gap between her expectation…
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Send us a text with your feedback here! In this episode, Samantha Alloway, mom of three and Executive Director of the Arc of Illinois, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to share her heartfelt journey of parenting an autistic child. Samantha discusses her experiences advocating for her child’s rights, even in the face of resistance from medical professional…
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