Podcast
On A Mother Level
Hosted by Denise Hnytka · EN
When it comes to parenthood, we can relate.
Your kids have some disgusting habits. We’ll talk about them. Your husband served nachos for breakfast? That sounds good. You cried today? That’s gonna happen.
These are the ups and downs of motherhood, and we are here for them all.
Join WQAD News 8 anchor Denise Hnytka as she explores parenthood on a MOTHER level. She’s opening up about what makes being a mom the best/worst/most amazing/unexpected adventure in life.
You’ll meet unstoppable moms who handle the home life while launching their own businesses. And we’ll teach the men a thing or two about multi-tasking when we explore parenthood through their eyes.
Find the show @onamotherlevel on Instagram and it's host @denisewqad.
Join us every week for new content.
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Episodes
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118: Secret Baby
May 12, 202200:57:54Tap to summarizeAlyssa Gillund pulled a Kylie Jenner and had a "secret baby". After years of infertility and choosing to adopt her daughter Collins, Alyssa (episode 90) saw her very first positive pregnancy test. She's sharing the happy update, while also juggling postpartum emotions and some guilt over her good news. Plus another happy update as mom Jessica McKearney (episode 67) is back to tell us about the day her son Hudson officially beat cancer!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →117: 1 in 8
Apr 28, 202200:32:44Tap to summarizeOne in 8 couples struggles to get pregnant or to sustain a pregnancy. That stat is getting our attention during National Infertility Awareness Week (April 24-30). In this episode, Denise welcomes back previous guest (Episode 116) Ebony Ford. Ebony gave birth to her daughter at 26 weeks and shared how birth trauma and an extended NICU stay influenced her to create her own support community called Miracle Mamas. Ebony also shared she was newly pregnant and vowed to share her experience of pregnancy after loss. This time, there would be more loss after 10 weeks. Ebony is sharing her miscarriage experience in real time, what genetic testing revealed about her baby boy, and her hope that her miracle rainbow baby is still coming. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →116: Miracle Mamas
Apr 22, 202200:53:55Tap to summarizeEbony Ford's birth plan didn't go according to plan. Her daughter, Reign Victoria, was born at 26 weeks. She weighed 1 pound, 15 ounces. After 3 months in the NICU, Ebony realized that prematurity doesn't end when you take your baby home. It's been a day to day walk in faith that they continue today, as they celebrate Reign's 4th birthday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →115: The AMPstigator
Apr 7, 202200:45:15Tap to summarizeAMPstigator: An intense person who's bringing about SOMETHING.News anchor Lauren Lowrey is creating conversations about purpose through her podcast, AMPstigator. In this conversation, she shares how her 3rd baby brought her clarity about what she wanted out of her work life. It led her to build this platform focused on deep, meaningful conversations about how to reclaim your life and chase after the things you really want. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →114: Kindergarten Roundup
Mar 31, 202200:49:17Tap to summarizeDoesn't the government know I have a kindergartener? And if so, why aren't they sending me letters? Denise welcomes mom of 2 Kellie Ricke on the podcast to share the confusion around getting your kid into real school. Kellie shares the things you never considered about getting your child ready for this next step. Plus, we dive into hot topics like plastic surgery for teens, shared Netflix accounts and thanking your nanny.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →113: Journey to Joy
Mar 24, 202200:51:50Tap to summarizeKatie Thompson made the switch from non-profit work to small business owner a few years back. She's the curator of a shop called The Market: A Journey to Joy - a collection of vendors, crafters and creators. She was shoved in a new direction in a way that showed her how to let things flow into her life rather than forcing them. She's the mom of a 4-year-old daughter, stepmom to 4 other teens and now, adults, and became a grandmother at 35. Welcome to Katie's "wild, wild world".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →112: Explant Surgery
Mar 17, 202200:48:05Tap to summarizeThis episode is about the new wave of women getting breast implants removed. Though breast augmentation is still the most popular cosmetic procedure, it's estimated there were 110,000 removals performed in 2020. That's double the number from two years ago. Many women get them removed citing what they believe is breast implant illness - with symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, strange rashes and others. Mom of 2, Megan Lelonek is here to share her story from implant to explant, and how she feels today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →111: Take Care of You
Mar 10, 202200:47:13Tap to summarizeWomen are more complex than a 15 minute appointment. More time, more care, more attention are all things Megan Gross believes her patients need. As a certified nurse-midwife, she specializes in hormone balancing and fertility health. In this conversation, she talks about stress hormones, libido, and why you should never take a pee test that costs more than $1. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →110: A Conversation about Ukraine
Mar 1, 202200:55:22Tap to summarizeYou're 22 years old. You live in an apartment with your mom in a beautiful city. You're going to graduate this summer. You're getting your degree in French-English translation, because you love foreign languages. This summer is full of big plans. You're saving up for trips to Italy and France. You work remotely, so you're free to travel. So you plan a ski trip with your boyfriend to Lviv, the largest city in western Ukraine. One morning you wake up to the sound of air raid sirens. The war has started. This is the story of Alina Kobal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →109: Four Seasons
Feb 24, 202200:42:43Tap to summarizeMom of 4 Megan Rempel is in sync with her cycle. She explains what that means in this episode using the analogy of the four season - winter, spring, summer and fall. A registered nurse and wellness coach, Megan is explaining how you can use your body's natural rhythms to feel better day to day and show up differently as a parent, employee and partner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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