Ep. 21: Forget the Heisman; we're here for the Hutchman

Ep. 10: Solomon Thomas' Mom: As Suicide Awareness Month comes to a close, Your Mom™ shifts gears this week. Lisa and Ashley speak with a mom who is championing the fight for Suicide Prevention. Martha Thomas, mother of NFL defensive lineman Solomon Thomas, lost her daughter Ella to suicide in 2018. In this wide-ranging interview, Martha opens up about the bright light Ella brought to the world, the darkness of her mental healthy journey (26:00) and what she wants all of us to understand about suicide (47:11). Learn about the family's non-profit 'The Defensive Line' which aims to reduce the stigma of talking about mental health and in turn reduce the number of suicides among young people, especially those of color (52:33). There is something for everyone in this powerful interview. You'll laugh as you hear stories about how Lisa and Martha's friendship began at Stanford (4:06 ), and you'll be inspired by the way Martha channeled her grief and pain into a higher purpose, as she works by Your Mom™

65 min listen

Ep. 19: Olivia Culpo's Mom: Following the recent launch of a reality TV show featuring her three daughters, Susan Culpo discusses how "The Culpo Sisters" came to be, why she finally agreed to be part of the show, and what surprised her during the filming. Susan's middle daughter Olivia - who has been dating Lisa's son Christian McCaffrey for three years - makes a special guest appearance to share her favorite thing about her mom. The former Miss Universe also opens up about what initially drew her to Christian (spoiler: it wasn't his wardrobe) and why she credits Lisa for "creating the guy I love." by Your Mom™

66 min listen

Episode 5: The Earring, The Guilt and The Peregrine Falcon: What do "mom guilt," Hello Fresh and Peregrine falcons have in common? Your Mom! This week Ashley and Lisa discuss how to handle "mom guilt," reminisce on the Pac-12 Networks' 10-year anniversary and how Ashley is the "queen of the Pac-12 Network," tell stories about Ed McCaffrey you won't hear anywhere else and Lisa talks about Christian's most memorable game. If you'd like to reach out or get your questions answered contact Ashley (@adamsonashley) and Lisa (@lisamccaffrey) on social media! 11:35 - Mom Guilt 20:15 - Reflecting on 10 years at the Pac-12 Networks 24:50 - Ed McCaffrey attempting to cook with Hello Fresh 27:00 - The Peregrine falcon 38:21 - Christian McCaffrey's most memorable game by Your Mom™

44 min listen

Episode 1: Your Mom: Ashley and Lisa revisit the birth of "Your Mom." They dive into their backgrounds and Lisa gives some insight on her highs and lows of motherhood, raising four boys and when she knew Christian had a chance to become a superstar athlete. Be sure to Rate, Follow, Share and enjoy the show! by Your Mom™

45 min listen

Episode 4: Ryan Leaf's Mom: Ryan Leaf was an All-American quarterback at Washington State University. He was the No. 2 overall NFL Draft pick by the San Diego Chargers in 1998. A few years later, he was known as the No. 1 overall NFL Draft bust. Much has been written about the small town, big-armed quarterback from Montana who went from living out his dream to enduring life in prison. Today, we hear a uniquely intimate perspective on that journey, as Ryan's mom joins the show. Marcia Leaf tells Ashley and Lisa about some of the joyful moments, like the time she crowd-surfed one at of Ryan's games. She also opens up about some of her most painful memories and regrets, including being in denial as Ryan struggled with drug addiction. Today, Ryan advocates for those struggling with mental and behavioral health issues. He’s found purpose in his career as a college football analyst and - more importantly - in his role as a father. Come listen to this emotional journey like you've neve by Your Mom™

74 min listen

Your Mom's New Podcast: Hosts Ashley Adamson and Lisa McCaffrey introduce a weekly podcast beginning Tuesday, July 26th called "Your Mom." These candid, insightful and entertaining conversations with moms of the most notable and successful people on the planet show that although they didn't have all of the answers, they raised champions. Join us as we listen to, and celebrate, some of the greatest stories about motherhood. by Your Mom™

6 min listen

Episode 8: Trey McBride's Moms: Buckle up for a double dose of Your Mom™ as Ashley and Lisa meet up in Colorado with Jen and Kate McBride, the first same-sex couple to raise an NFL player. They share some incredible stories about what it was like raising five kids in a small town (12:50), the backlash the kids received growing up (45:12) and how life has changed since their son Trey earned notoriety following his All-American season at Colorado State and got drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in April (28:29). Seemingly no topic is off limits in this hilarious and honest interview as the McBrides deliver a masterclass in how to raise a loving, generous, tight-knit family. Plus Lisa gives an update on how Christian is feeling after the Panthers' heartbreaking loss to the Browns in week 1 of the NFL season. Please reach out to @adamsonashley or @LisaMcCaffrey6 on twitter with any comments or questions for the show, and you can always email us at emailyourmompodcast@gmail.com. As always by Your Mom™

71 min listen

Ep. 9: Something To Talk About: Lisa partied too hard this past weekend and is now nursing an injury. Ashley is struggling to find the right karaoke bar for her talents. As always, Your Mom™ covers a lot of range this week including how to handle other kids mistreating your child, the role of music in family relationships, and the maybe the biggest question of all: why do people even have kids? Stories abound as both Bonnie Raitt and Ariana Grande find their way into the discussion and Producer TJ makes his debut in a bonus segment at the end. The book Ashley references as her favorite child-rearing read is called "Blessings of a Skinned Knee" by Wendy Mogel. We hope you enjoy and as always, thanks for listening to Your Mom™ . by Your Mom™

38 min listen

Episode 7: Memories From A Fish Tank: When Your Mom starts telling stories, you never quite know where the conversation will lead. Join Ashley and Lisa as they discuss how to cure childhood illnesses, if Lisa successfully conquered her anxiety on football days last weekend and in an effort to share how special grandmothers are, Ashley accidentally spills her most embarrassing story from adolescence. And don't miss a couple bonus appearances from Ashley's three year old who was home sick at the time of this recording. Be sure to reach out to @adamsonashley or @lisamccaffrey on social media with any comments or questions for the show and you can always email us at emailyourmompodcast@gmail.com! Thanks as always for listening to Your Mom and we'll see you next week! by Your Mom™

45 min listen

Episode 3: Your Mom's Preseason Blues: Football season is upon us and that means one thing. Stress for Lisa McCaffrey. Ashley and Lisa discuss what it's like for moms and wives of coaches and athletes as football season begins, how involved parents are with teams at the pro level, what Christian's mindset is coming off injuries, why seeing a particular flower signifies anxiety for Lisa and what chance there is the McCaffrey's have a reality TV show (yes, this idea has been floated out there). Plus, you may have heard of Big Mama's House, but you haven't heard a story about Big Mama like this! 2:20 - What Lisa's life is like when football starts 10:45 - Watching Christian battle back from injury 28:00 - Looking ahead to preseason and what kind of involvement there is from parents 43:00 - The Story of Big Mama by Your Mom™

47 min listen

Ep. 14: Lisa's Reaction to Trade Rumors: Lisa discusses the NFL trade rumors swirling around her son. by Your Mom™

50 min listen

Ep. 30: Super Bowl Takeover: Ashley and Lisa kick off their Super Bowl coverage from Radio Row in Phoenix! by Your Mom™

21 min listen

Ep. 15: Lisa convinces Mama Shanahan to trade for her son: That escalated quickly. One day after Lisa invites Kyle Shanahan's mom on the show, the San Francisco 49ers make a trade for her son Christian McCaffrey. The relationship between the McCaffrey and Shanahan families run deep, as evidenced by this delightfully prescient conversation with Peggy Shanahan. Ashley's masterplan to get Lisa to the Bay Area is now complete, please stay tuned for their SF apartment hunting episode in the coming weeks. Thanks as always for listening and most importantly, congrats to CMC on a new chapter and welcome back to the Bay! by Your Mom™

75 min listen

Ep. 18: What the Mom of an Epileptic Child Wants You to Know: Sarah Thompson lives every moment on high alert. Such is the reality of a parent raising a child with epilepsy. Her son Bryson was diagnosed as a drug-resistant epileptic six years ago, and despite suffering near daily seizures, his diagnosis has not defined him. During National Epilepsy Awareness Month, Sarah joins the show to discuss the mental and physical toll epilepsy takes on a family and what she wishes everyone knew about the brain disorder that impacts over 3 million people in the United States. Ashley shares her personal experience with epilepsy and why she felt connected to the Thompson family from the moment she met Sarah. In addition to raising Bryson and his three siblings, Sarah is also a second mom to an entire college football team. The wife of the Cal running backs coach, and the daughter of an NFL star offensive lineman, Sarah uncovers she and Lisa share many common threads. by Your Mom™

56 min listen

Ep. 22: Your Mom's Holiday Gift Guide: We get it. Buying meaningful gifts for everyone on your list can be overwhelming. And expensive. If you're feeling stressed about holiday presents this year or (gasp) maybe you haven't bought any yet - this conversation is for you. by Your Mom™

48 min listen

Episode 6: Jake Plummer's Mom: Your Mom™ takes an unusual turn this week as Ashley and Lisa dive into the world of psychedelic and medicinal mushrooms with Jake Plummer’s mom. Marilyn Plummer details her son’s improbable journey from star NFL quarterback to mushroom farmer. Hear why her youngest of three boys has become one of the most high profile advocates of the plant-based medicine movement (9:12). Lisa shares some hilarious memories of Jake from the year he was teammates with her husband in Denver (25:22), including the time they bought him a live snake for his birthday (7:00). Plus, Lisa debates if taking mushrooms would help ease her anxiety during football season (19:11). Be sure to stick around to hear a message from Jake as he shares what makes his mom so special (1:00:12). To find out more about Jake’s new venture, visit www.mycolove.farm And as always, thanks for supporting Your Mom™. We'll see you next week! by Your Mom™

70 min listen

Episode 2: Sam Darnold's Mom: Ashley and Lisa welcome their first guest to the show as Chris Darnold joins "Your Mom." Chris shares her journey raising Carolina Panthers' quarterback Sam Darnold and his older sister Frankie. Sam became a household name in 2017 after leading USC to an unforgettable Rose Bowl win over Penn State as a freshman. He was drafted third overall by the New York Jets in 2018 and became the youngest opening-day starting quarterback in NFL history. Sam was traded to the Panthers in 2021, where he became teammates with Lisa's son, Christian McCaffrey. In this episode, Chris and Lisa discuss the worst phone call they've received from their kids, what the NFL Draft experience is like for a mom, and how they both tried to handle the family dynamics that stem from one sibling's rise to fame. Come for the story about Sam's grandfather, Dick Hammer. Stay for Lisa's story about where her oldest son was conceived. by Your Mom™

70 min listen

Ep. 17: Steph Curry's Mom: A month before Steph Curry won his fourth NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors, his mom Sonya released a memoir detailing her journey from growing up in poverty in rural Virginia to becoming a first generation college graduate to raising three immensely gifted children with her now ex-husband, Dell Curry. Sonya opens up to Ashley and Lisa about what it's been like being on her own for the first time in 40 years. She shares insight on why she wrote Fierce Love, what she learned about herself in the process, and why she chose not to include her divorce in the book. We know you'll be as inspired as we were by this strong mother as she reveals her keys to finding joy, connecting with faith and rediscovering your purpose. Sonya's book is called Fierce Love: A Memoir of Family, Faith, and Purpose. by Your Mom™

51 min listen

Ep. 12: The Mom in the Arena: Ashley and Lisa reflect on what they have learned so far from the brilliant moms they've interviewed. The jury is still out on the great nature vs. nurture debate, but they are getting closer to figuring it all out. Lisa opens up about the loneliness of motherhood and shares some timely parenting advice with Ashley. Ashley congratulates Lisa on finally figuring out how to subscribe to her own podcast. And if Lisa can do it, so can you. Please subscribe to Your Mom™ wherever you listen and be sure to check out our video podcasts on YouTube! by Your Mom™

42 min listen

Ep. 24: Love, Relationships and Karaoke: Our final show of 2022 hits all the notes as Ashley and Lisa attempt to answer one of the biggest parenting enigmas: how to help our kids maneuver love and relationships. by Your Mom™

51 min listen

Ep. 21: Forget the Heisman; we're here for the Hutchman: If there was a Heisman Trophy for motherhood, Melissa Hutchinson would have our vote. In anticipation of this week's Heisman ceremony in New York, Ashley and Lisa chat with the mother of last year's runner-up, Aidan Hutchinson. by Your Mom™

101 min listen

Ep. 20: Lisa Goes Skydiving: Lisa finally conquers her fear of flying...by jumping out of a plane. Hear how a knock on her door late one night led to her skydiving with the Wings of Blue at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Lisa and Ashley also catch up on the college football coaching carousel and discuss what's next for her husband Ed McCaffrey after his time as head coach at Northern Colorado comes to an end. by Your Mom™

26 min listen

Ep. 16: Lisa's fired up for Christian's new chapter with the Niners: Ashley visits Lisa in Colorado for Your Mom™'s first annual Halloween special. In their first show since manifesting Christian McCaffrey's trade to the 49ers, Lisa describes how everything went down behind the scenes. Hear why she thought her son was going to the Rams, how she found out it was going to be the Niners and why she's thrilled for this new chapter in the "Bae" Area. Given the costumes and visual nature of this podcast, we highly advise watching this episode on our YouTube channel. Thanks as always for listening and Happy Halloween! by Your Mom™

46 min listen

Ep. 13: Megan Rapinoe's Mammer Jammers: 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. Thanks for being on this journey with us and please subscribe to Your Mom™ wherever you listen to podcasts. by Your Mom™

76 min listen

Ep. 26: Mama Bosa: Curious what it takes to raise two superstar NFL pass rushers? Cheryl Bosa is here with the answers. by Your Mom™

70 min listen

Watching Damar Hamlin's injury as an NFL mom: Lisa McCaffrey describes what it was like to watch Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin go into cardiac arrest during Monday's game against Cincinnati. by Your Mom™

15 min listen

Your Mom is Back: Season Two: Guess who's back? Ashley Adamson and Lisa McCaffrey reunite for a second season of Your Mom™. by Your Mom™

5 min listen

Ep. 29: Adam and Shirley Schefter: If you've ever watched ESPN you know who Adam Schefter is. But this interview with the Senior NFL Insider and his mom Shirley will introduce you to a whole new side of one of the most famous faces in sports media. by Your Mom™

75 min listen

Ep. 41: Raising Bijan Robinson: The NFL Draft kicks off tomorrow and this is the draft preview Your Mom has been waiting for. by Your Mom™

53 min listen

Ep. 25: Big Things Ahead for You and Your Mom™: Ashley Adamson and Lisa McCaffrey ring in the New Year by unveiling some big plans for the show in 2023. by Your Mom™

43 min listen

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