pod bites: Real Life Momz with Lisa Foster
“I think putting yourself out into the world is so important because no one else could be you, but you, and those listeners that need to hear that are going to connect to you. So don't be afraid. You don't have to be anybody else, but you.”
Our featured podcast host in this episode is Lisa Foster, host of the Real Life Momz podcast.
Lisa loves nothing more than to talk to mothers, you don’t need to be a person of influence, being a mother is enough.
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Lisa’s links
The podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-life-momz/id1595888197
The website: https://www.reallifemomz.com/
The instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reallifemomz
Lisa’s podcast picks: Grow The Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/grow-the-show-grow-monetize-your-podcast/id1534942246
Empower From Within: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/empower-from-within/id1659847467
Prefer to read? Read the transcript below.
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Alison: [00:00:00] Welcome to pod bites, where we go behind the scenes of podcasting. My name is Alison Fraser and my guest today is Lisa Foster from the Real Life Momz podcast.
Welcome to the show, Lisa. It's so cool to have another podcaster on, just to chat about what you love to do.
Lisa: Thank you for having me. I'm really, really excited to be here.
Alison: So can you tell us what your podcast real life mom podcast is about
Lisa: Yes. Okay. It's called real life moms. And I'd like to think of it as more of a self help platform for moms that just to help them create the life that they really desire. So, with that said, I mean, I believe I'm a mom, and I believe that moms are so much more than just motherhood right but I also realize like in my own [00:01:00] journey.
It's almost like you get sucked up into this motherhood that you kind of lose yourself and and you need to try to find yourself again. And I think with that there's overwhelm and a lot of self doubt that you might not be able to do the thing that you really want to do or there's a lot of guilt in there.
So I kind of bring on guests that have all these inspiring stories or resources or tools to kind of help moms really. Rise above that self doubt, rise above that overwhelm and really create that light that they desire. Cause at the end of the day, you're important too. And I think if we can't take care of ourselves, then we're not taking care of anyone.
Alison: That's very true. What was it that took yourself, a mom, to become a podcaster?
Lisa: Yeah, well, that's a story. Um, I, I started my podcast back in November [00:02:00] 2021 and during the pandemic what I was seeing because I'm actually a pediatric physical therapy, you know, that's one of my many hats and. Um, as a therapist, I treat a lot of infants.
And so what was happening in the hospital setting when we went back is I'd have all these babies and new moms that would come in with their infants. And they'd literally say to me, you're the only person I've seen in a whole week, you know, I haven't left the house. And all I can think of is like, I look like a Martian.
Like I look like someone who just stayed, like stepped out of Grey's anatomy, you know, with the whole visors and gowns. And I was not. did not look cool at all. Um, but they weren't even seeing me. They didn't know my face. They didn't know anything. And it was those moms that really got me through my mom journey.
It just made me sad. So I wanted to create something that initially would connect to moms, new moms that were stuck and feeling isolated. So that's how I started the podcast. [00:03:00]
Alison: That's a really cool back story. I've heard a lot of people who have started their podcast because of what was happening with the COVID pandemic.
And they're continuing to do so because it's having such an impact on those who are listening to it.
Lisa: Yeah, I mean. And I have to say, it totally revamped my podcast too because that's how it initially started, but then eventually, you know, I, I've really changed my podcast to more of a self help versus a connection piece.
So yeah, so it's really changed over the years. But, um, but that's how it initially started.
Alison: That's a good way though, you're saying that you've evolved, a lot of podcasts have evolved and not being afraid to. Change as you have seen that there is maybe something that you could change your podcast to.
Lisa: Yeah, I think, I think for me, what happened was I like found myself, like the biggest thing I [00:04:00] got out of my podcast, like, you know, it went out to help others like we all do.
Right. And I ended up helping myself probably the most. Right. And so what I ended up learning is I, I found who I was, I realized that That I needed to put myself out there. But what I found was, I didn't know who that was. I had no idea who I was, you know, and here I am trying to connect with the audience, but I didn't even know who I was.
And so I had to really kind of dig deep. I had a sit quietly. I had to do some inner work, which was not easy. And all while putting myself out there on a podcast. And , what I ended up really finding was my true passion. My true self was that I love inspiring others. I love encouraging other people to do the thing that they were wanting to always do.
Like [00:05:00] that's kind of what lights me up. And so when I finally figured that out. Everything came easy because I finally had a purpose for what I was doing. And that's obviously the course changed in my podcast because it went from like, you know, connecting moms and talking about kids to really talking about ourselves and helping ourselves.
And I think now it's easy for me to say yes or no to something because it's like, does it align with my purpose? Or it doesn't. And it makes just life so much more simple and easy. So, I mean, that, that was a huge thing that I personally got out of creating this podcast.
Alison: Sounds like you found the path of least resistance.
Lisa: It's so true. It's, it's like, It's so much easier to walk into a door that opens for you when that door that opens aligns with everything you believe in. There's nothing in [00:06:00] your way, there's no obstacle, there's nothing to be afraid of because it's the path that you're supposed to be taking. It's easy. So exactly.
Alison: I love it. And now you know what your purpose is and you say you've got this, um, things that need to be in alignment with your show, like the guests that you have on your podcast are the ones that you're most likely to be excited to interview. There's no resistance in wanting to have them on or to do the editing or to get the podcast out.
It, it just flows.
Lisa: Totally. And not only that, I feel like I'm getting therapy 24 seven, right? Because I'm interviewing people that not only align with me, but it's like what I'm looking for. So I come off those shows and I'm like, wow. And then I run upstairs and I tell my husband, like, we need to do this, or I need to change this, or I want to incorporate this.
So I mix not only excited, but I feel like I'm a student to my guests as well. So it's so fun.
Alison: What [00:07:00] memorable moments have you had from your podcasting?
Lisa: Oh my gosh. Yes. So I think behind the scenes of podcasting, which you probably know, it's like we don't really know a lot about our guests that come on the show.
Right. We're learning as we go. And I think what happened to me for like one of my shows was that I had a guest on and they were talking about their grandfather and how he was a Holocaust survivor. And just, it was just so beautiful. Wow. But I lost it. And when I say lost it, I mean, I kept recording, but I had to delete that whole thing because I was weeping in tears and it's not funny.
But the reason it was was because my dad was a Holocaust survivor who had passed away 20 years ago and. You don't meet a lot of people who can understand what that feels like, and I think it just was such a beautiful moment for me to connect with [00:08:00] somebody on that level who could understand how it is to grow up with somebody.
I mean, it was her grandfather, it was my dad, but still, there's something that you have to kind of be in it to fully grasp and just to have that connection. Was beautiful and very unexpected that I think I will always remember that was beautiful.
Alison: Which guests have you had on that have been really, like, surprising to you or have, like, been, like, dream guests?
Lisa: Yes. Oh, God, there's so many because I feel like any time someone brings something, um, to the table that can just add another tool to our tool belt is so important.
Um, but I just had interviewed, literally, she's not out yet. It'll come out in a few weeks, but Donna, and I'm going to say her name wrong, probably, but Donna Tashtian. And [00:09:00] she was incredible. I mean, talking to her was like literally walking into a big hug that I totally needed. And we just talked about this.
We just talked about how to take one step forward, how to overcome fear, how to leave the past behind and move forward in that present moment. Um, but just the way She holds space during this conversation. You can feel that vibration during the whole podcast. So it's one I'm still editing, honestly, but it's, it was incredible.
And I'm still like feeling it now. So I'm going to highlight that one right now.
Alison: Do you have a list of guests that you would love to get on your podcast?
Lisa: Oh gosh. Um, honestly, I am so open. To anybody like I don't feel like I need the people who have mastered it. In fact, I [00:10:00] really appreciate the moms.
All my guests right now are moms. So that is one criteria I do have because I want it from that perspective. Um, but I love the mom that just steps forward. Um, and not, it's just not afraid to take that risk to take that chance and tell us how they've overcome that and how they can manage juggling all those things.
So I, I honestly, my favorite guests. Are real moms, which is probably why I call my show real life moms, because I want real people who have experienced things and have overcome and are now helping others to do the same.
Alison: So you don't need to be like the world's top scientist or president or top sportsman, woman.
Olympian. That's so cool.
Lisa: Yeah, you are. Not at all. Because once again, I think moms are [00:11:00] incredible, just who they are. They're ready, these superheroes, honestly, juggling everything and creating mini superheroes for the future. So yeah, those are my ideal. Yes. So whoever's listening, feel free to, yeah, reach out.
I'd love to have you on.
Alison: So long as you're a mom, that's so great. What podcasts do you listen to yourself?
Lisa: You know, I love podcasts that are also new like myself. I mean, I've been out for, it'll be two years before I know it, but, um, I like, I like supporting newer podcasts, but I do love grow the show, which is a podcast, I think for any podcasters out there there it's amazing because it teaches you these little things and tools that really do help grow your show.
Um, but I am also going to shout out one of my podcast mates that I've been on this journey with, and that's Jessica West. Um, [00:12:00] she has a podcast called empower from within and it. It kind of aligns with me too. She's not a mom, but it empowers each other to do our inner work. And that's totally what I feel is also what my podcast is all about.
So I love listening to hers too.
Alison: Oh, I will check her out. And what tip would you give to someone who is. Perhaps thinking about signing a podcast was maybe just got started.
Lisa: Yeah. Well, I think, I think the biggest thing I want to say is put yourself out there. You know, don't be afraid to just show up as you are.
You do not need to be perfect. It podcasts.
They're a mess, um, but people still listened and I think it's relatable. And I think putting yourself out into the world [00:13:00] is so important because no one else could be you, but you, and those listeners that need to hear that are going to connect to you. So don't be afraid. You don't have to be anybody else, but you.
Alison: That's yeah. Very sage advice. Yes. I had a guest on, um, a few weeks before this episode and he was saying. Your first 50 episodes are going to be messy, but you just need to do them so you can get better and what you said aligns with that.
Lisa: Yeah, do them and put them out. It's okay. Put them out into the world.
Cause it's amazing what people connect with, you know, they don't always hear that looper that you did or that thing you didn't cut or, you know, they just. Want to know who they can connect with. And, and I think when we're perfect or try to be perfect, two things happen. One, nothing gets done. You will never get that podcast out there because nothing is ever going to be perfect.
And two, you become unrelatable because no one is [00:14:00] perfect. So yeah, I love that.
Alison: That's also, um, quite good advice for mums too, because I think we see a lot of curated reels and things, you know, on Instagram of like, the perfect lunchbox, the perfect nursery. And I don't know about you, but my house does not look like anything that's on instagram.
Lisa: No, nothing. It's a, my house is a mess. It really is. It's, I mean, I try to stay organized for myself, not to be perfect, just so I can find things. Um, but I realized I have to let things go. Yeah. And when I do that, what I realized now that I have teens, cause I used to try to Keep it all together. I used to try to be this perfect mom with the right food and the right this.
And I was, I don't even think I was happy, honestly. I know I have teens. And what I realize is when I leave those dishes in the sink and there are no forks left, cause that does happen in my house, my teens will wash them [00:15:00] because they need to. And other, you know, like how else are they going to learn when I stopped doing their laundry, because I just don't have the time anymore, they do it.
And you know what, those have been great skills for them. So we don't have to be perfect. And I think treating our family that we can work together as a team to help each other out is a lesson. So if you have a clean home, yay, that's so great. But if you don't, that's okay too.
Alison: Thank you so much, Lisa. It's been heaps of fun just chatting with you, hearing about the Real Life Momz podcast and yeah, knowing that it's okay to not be perfect.
Lisa: Thank you so much for having me on. And I, I just love what you're doing, helping other podcasters just really get a start and not feel alone in the journey. So thank you. Thanks.
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