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Rated Mom is an honest podcast for women navigating real life. Identity. Mental health. Relationships. Work. Burnout. The mental load. And the hard stuff you will not find in the social media version of perfect. Hosted by Jessica, Heather, and Dena, three real women having real conversations, the show feels like sitting around with girlfriends talking about life as it actually is. Raw. Funny. Messy. And sometimes heavy. Some episodes talk about motherhood. Many do not. All of them tell the truth. We talk about losing yourself and finding your way back. About carrying too much for too long. About the pressure to have it all together when you do not. The wait is it just me moments that remind you that you are not alone and you are not doing life wrong. Rated Mom is not about being perfect. It is about being real and figuring it out on your own terms.

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Heather Frye, Jessica Peyton & Dena Cooke

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Episodes(3)

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Behind the Mic: Meet Dena (8-Minute Mini-episode)

Feb 24, 20267 min

It's time to officially meet one of the voices behind Rated Mom. In this quick 8-minute mini-sode, Dena is in the hot seat for a rapid-fire Q&A that's all about getting to know her on a real, personal level. From how many kids she has to beach vs. mountains, favorite things, and a few this-or-that q

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Breaking the Cycle: How Small Changes Can Lead to Big Transformations for Women

Season 1Feb 11, 202632 min

In this episode, Heather, Dena, Jessica, and a guest discuss the challenges women—especially moms—face balancing work, family, and self-care. They explore how overwhelm can lead to self-isolation and share practical strategies like meal planning, delegating chores, and setting boundaries. The hosts

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Why Women Self-Isolate (And When It Becomes Unhealthy)

Season 1Jan 28, 202632 min

Self-isolation is a common coping mechanism for many women — but when does it help, and when does it quietly turn into emotional withdrawal? In this episode of Rated Mom , Heather, Dena, and Jessica talk honestly about why women self-isolate, how overwhelm and overstimulation trigger it, and how to