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Ep. 13: Megan Rapinoe's Mammer Jammers
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76 minutes
Released:
Oct 11, 2022
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If there was a gold medal for caretaking and motherhood, Denise Rapinoe would have one, two or maybe seven since that’s how many kids she’s raised. The mother of two-time World Cup Champion and Olympic gold medalist Megan Rapinoe, Denise opens up about how humbling motherhood can be no matter how successful your child becomes. Denise shares her unique parenting journey that began when her own mom and dad passed away when she was young.
Mammer Jammers, as Megan affectionally calls her, is one of the warmest, most infectious people we have interviewed. Her story is amazing and is still unfolding.
Don't forget to subscribe to Your Mom™ wherever you listen to podcasts, and thanks for being on this journey with us.
Mammer Jammers, as Megan affectionally calls her, is one of the warmest, most infectious people we have interviewed. Her story is amazing and is still unfolding.
Don't forget to subscribe to Your Mom™ wherever you listen to podcasts, and thanks for being on this journey with us.
Released:
Oct 11, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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