The Mom Flow with Erin Sousa

I sat down without much of a plan, but maybe that’s exactly what this episode needed to be: a behind-the-scenes look at what life has felt like lately, beyond the little moments you might see on Instagram.Recommendations mentioned in this episode:• L’ange hot styling tool - the hair tool I’m obsessed with for smoothing, blowout-style hair without having to do a full blowout (husband stylist reco!)• H&M brown long skirt - proof that short girls can absolutely wear long skirts• Similar blue eyelet dress from H&M - the one I wore for Lola’s kindergarten graduation• Yesteryear - the trad wife influencer book I’ve just started and already have thoughts about• Anderson Cooper’s grief podcast, All There Is - specifically the episode I mentioned that really captured the complexity of losing a parent• My birthday party planning template - for anyone also trying to stay organized through kid birthday chaosIn this episode, I’m coming to you with a very real catch-up.I’m talking about why June now feels like the Super Bowl when you have a school-aged child, the emotional weight of kindergarten graduation, planning end-of-year events, trying to pull off client work, content shoots, travel, sickness, birthday party planning, and all the invisible details that go into making everything happen.I also get into the parts of this season that feel much more tender: grief, missing my mom, learning to let myself cry, the importance of having a village, and what it means to have people in your life who are truly a soft place to land.This episode is part recommendations, part mom-life logistics, part emotional spiral, part gratitude, and part “how are we all doing this?”Join me for a real-life episode about motherhood, grief, school-year chaos, getting it all done, and realizing that sometimes the things people don’t see are the things that take the most out of us.Don’t forget to like, comment and leave a review.Follow me on Instagram @erincsousa and subscribe to my SubstackSee you next week!xx, Erin

Why not focus on the small things? From those small things bringing me joy right now like from summer bags and brand partnerships to planning a summer at home that still feels full, fun, and intentional.I have a new Summer Side Quest series I’m going to start over on IG, a low-pressure way to romanticize summer without needing big plans, big budgets, or a Euro vacation. Think spray parks, new books, Slurpees, beach days, family traditions, and finding tiny ways to make regular life feel a little more alive. Creating my daughters childhood like we did it in the 80’s and 90’s is my vibe!I’m also gets into a more personal parenting reflection: what it means to meet your child where they are, get interested in the things they love, take their feelings seriously, and raise a girl who knows her voice matters (and that she is believed!).It’s an episode about slowing down, zooming out, building the kind of life and memories you actually want, and remembering that fun counts - even when it’s small.Recommendations:Euphoria (one of my top 5 shows - minus season 3)The summer bag I’m obsessed with (I have the x-large in blue) and I also got the pouch and the medium size (in natural)Don’t forget to like, comment and leave a review.Follow me on Instagram @erincsousa and subscribe to my SubstackSee you next week!xx, Erin

This episode is a full voice note catch-up, recommendation spiral, life reflection… and then a really powerful conversation with my sister Karly de Lange about finally giving yourself permission to go after the life you actually want.I give this one a solo start talking about:– Why I almost didn’t start this podcast– The pressure women put on themselves to not be “too much” – The emotional Mother’s Day moment that really stayed with me– My current recommendations, including:The Emma Grede/Bethenny Frankel podcast episodeNew H&M shoesSunglassesThe suede clogs I am convinced everyone needs (you won't believe the brand)Fave sunscreen that is 30% off right now and free shippingThen Karly joins me for part two of our sister series, and we get into a much bigger conversation about fear, reinvention, and making massive life changes later in life and the steps you can take to make your own big secret dream happen.We talk about:– Moving across the world in your 20s vs. your 40s– The fear that comes with getting older and becoming more “settled”– Why so many women stay stuck in lives that no longer fit them– The difference between being happy and actually feeling fulfilled– Starting over, taking risks, and building a life that feels aligned– Why confidence usually comes AFTER action– The mindset shifts that helped us stop playing small– The “worst case scenario” thinking that actually helped make big decisions easierThis episode feels like sitting in the car with your friends while the conversation somehow spirals from motherhood… to identity… to business… to fear… to chasing bigger dreams for yourself.If there’s something in your life that you keep talking yourself out of because it feels too scary, too late, or too unrealistic… this one is for you.Because maybe the people doing the scary thing aren’t actually more special than you.Maybe they just started.Check out my sister at @influencemediaco and follow along.Don’t forget to like, comment and leave a review.Follow me on Instagram @erincsousa and subscribe to my SubstackSee you next week!xx, Erin

This episode is a full blown catch-up, Q&A, voice note spiral… hi, we are besties now.We’re covering SO much in this one - from Mother’s Day and modern motherhood, to skincare, ambition, beauty culture, burnout, parenting advice, fitness routines, business pivots, and trying to figure out what actually matters as women in this phase of life.Recommendations:This outfit broke my DM's and I highly recommend!Dr. SiggieIn this episode, we get into:– My real thoughts on parenting 'experts'– Thoughts on networking events and conferences like WNORTH– My full skincare + beauty routine in my 40s (Botox, microneedling, lasers, retinol, vitamin C, all of it)– Why I think consistency matters more than doing the most– My complicated relationship with workout routines, motivation, and movement– What being a “multi-passionate woman” actually feels like when your brain wants to do everything at once– Why shutting down a business (which I recently did!) can sometimes be the right decisionThis episode feels like sitting in the school pick up line with your friend while the conversation somehow goes from Quince outfits… to business… to Botox… to mom talk… in under 30 minutes.Basically: very on brand.Don’t forget to like, comment, and leave a review.Follow me on Instagram @erincsousa and subscribe to my Substack.See you next week!xx, Erin

In this episode, we're digging into a big cultural conversation about trade-offs, ambition and motherhood.I’m unpacking the conversations that have been blowing up online - starting with Emma Grede’s “3-hour mom” comment and the very strong reactions that followed.We’re getting into:- The reality of trade-offs (and why we resist them)– The “what about me?” culture and how it’s showing up everywhere– Why discernment matters more than ever right now– Why we need to stop tearing down women who tell the truth about ambitionI also share a perspective I haven’t seen talked about yet - what Emma Grede’s decision to not put herself on her book cover signals, and how that contrasts with the way we often see visibility, validation, and self-promotion play out (yes… I’m talking about Dorit from RHOBH).Plus, we get into:– My thoughts on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives OC (and the bigger conversation around representation + influencer culture and which of them I have followed for agessss)– A few current recommendations - from small upgrades that change your day-to-day to creating space when you need it most like my Hatch.This one is part reflection, part cultural commentary, and part “things I’ve been wanting to say out loud.”If you’ve ever felt triggered, conflicted, or unsure where you stand in conversations around ambition and motherhood… this will make you think.Send it to a woman who’s ready for the real conversation.Don’t forget to like, comment and leave a review.Follow me on Instagram @erincsousa and subscribe to my SubstackSee you next week!xx, Erin

The Mom Flow Podcast — Episode 4In this episode, I’m kicking off a new segment I’m calling Petty Rants™️ - because we all have those small, slightly irrational things that just… get under our skin. I’m sharing mine (and yes, Coachella content is on the list).Then we get into a very real conversation around The Valley - specifically Kristen and Luke’s postpartum dynamic, and my honest take on the pressure, expectations, and what’s actually fair during that phase.And of course, some recos and catch-up along the way - the kind of conversation that feels like a voice note from your mom bestie.Recommendations:The Sephora Spring Sale - my curated edit to shop when you use code SPRINGSALE for 20% of ROUGE (now) and 15% off VIB (starting April 14).Don’t forget to like, comment and leave a review.Follow Erin on Instagram @erincsousaSee you next week!xx, Erin

This one is a true Q&A - and you guys asked everything.From how to not feel defensive when people make comments, to prioritizing my mental health as a busy mom, to the real conversations around marriage, sharing your kids online, if I grew up with a dad… we’re getting into it and diving into topics I’ve never spoken about before.I also share a bit more about what I’m doing right now with my health (and what working with my Naturopathic Doctor actually looks like), plus a couple of things I’ve been loving lately - including a podcast reco and a cashmere find I’m fully obsessed with.It’s a little bit of everything, very honest, and exactly what it would sound like if we were catching up one-on-one or if my voice note landed in your unread text inbox.Recommendations: The Oprah Podcast - How Mattering to Yourself + Others Can Change Your LifeQuince Cashmere Sweater and Quince CardiganDon’t forget to like, comment and leave a review. Follow Erin on Instagram @erincsousaSee you next week!xx, Erin