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The Real Family Eats: Dishing on real parenting struggles and favorite recipes

Reesa Morala, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

We are getting raw and unfiltered about all things parenting. No more "perfect parent" facade. We are pulling back the curtain and talking about the real-life struggles of parenting and how to survive it - with your sanity intact. Starting with helping you with the age-old question of "what are we going to eat today?" Join our host and parenting expert, Reesa Morala, as she talks with parents and tries new recipes.Make sure to subscribe, like, and follow for more recipes and parenting tips.

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All Episodes

53:23

Trapped by Societal Pressure: Rachel Sorensen on...

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2025/01/14

Send us a text with your feedback here!In this introspective episode, Rachel Sorensen, LMFT, mom of one, and co-founder of Sorensen and Schiller Family Services, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to discuss the deeply personal journey of deciding whether or not to have children. Rachel opens up about the societal pressures she faced to follow traditional life paths and how she navigated the internal conflict between her authentic desires and ingrained expectations.As they dive into parenting insights,

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57:53

Fostering Empathy in Mixed-Race Families: Sara Hall...

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2025/01/07

Send us a text with your feedback here!In this compelling episode, Sara Hall—Spanish teacher, mom of two, and author/podcaster—joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to discuss the complexities of raising mixed-race children. Drawing from her own experiences growing up in a mixed-race household, Sara shares how she navigates parenting challenges, especially when her children face situations she can’t personally relate to. She highlights the steps she’s taken to foster inclusivity, empathy, and a deeper

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41:49

Breaking Cycles: Jessica Good on Reparenting,...

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2024/12/31

Send us a text with your feedback here!In this insightful episode, Jessica Good, LPC, EMDR Certified Therapist™, and mom of one, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to explore the journey of reparenting while raising a child. Jessica opens up about her recovery from an emotionally immature upbringing, sharing the grief, yearning, and determination to break generational cycles and create a healthier family dynamic.As they discuss emotional healing, parenting strategies, and personal growth, Jessica also shares

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56:55

Surviving Pre-Eclampsia: Kelly Parker’s Journey +...

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2024/12/24

Send us a text with your feedback here!In this heartfelt episode, Kelly Parker, mom of one and Marriage and Family Therapist, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to share her emotional journey through pre-eclampsia and having a NICU baby. Kelly opens up about the fear, frustration, and challenges of coping with a pregnancy complication and the struggle of feeling like her body “failed” her during this critical time.As they discuss parenting challenges, support systems, and resilience, Kelly also shares her

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45:28

Parenting Without a Manual: Celeste Hamilton on...

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2024/12/17

Send us a text with your feedback here!In this episode, Celeste Hamilton, mom of two and Co-Owner of Hamilton Homes and Loans, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to discuss the complexities of disciplining children and navigating parenting without a handbook. Celeste shares how she and her partner worked through outside pressures to balance discipline with mindfulness for their kids' health and well-being.As they exchange parenting insights, resources, and tips, Celeste also shares her vibrant salsa

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48:43

Parenting Through Type I: Rachel’s Story + Comforting...

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2024/12/10

Send us a text with your feedback here!In this episode, Rachel, mom of two, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to share her journey of navigating life as a single parent to a child diagnosed with Type I diabetes. Rachel discusses the fear and challenges that come with managing serious medical needs, including some scary close calls, and how she worked to establish a “new normal” for her family.As they explore parenting insights, resources, and coping strategies, Rachel also shares her go-to Steak and ...

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50:18

Parenting Expectations vs. Reality: Melissa on...

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2024/12/03

Send us a text with your feedback here!In this episode, Melissa Donald, doula and mom of two, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to explore the challenges of parenting when reality doesn’t match expectations. Melissa shares how the birth of her second child, with a completely different temperament from her first, reshaped her understanding of parenting. She opens up about the toll isolation and unexpected challenges had on her family system and the internal narrative she struggled to overcome.As they ...

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50:58

Starving My Newborn + Filipino Spaghetti

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2024/11/26

Send us a text with your feedback here!Join Reesa Morala, LMFT, mom of two and owner of Embrace Renewal Therapy & Wellness Collective, as she shares parenting struggles, tips, and insights alongside guest host Amanda. In this episode, Reesa opens up about the challenges of parenting a high medical needs child, including when her first baby stopped eating at three months old. She dives into how she learned to advocate for her child, developed her own version of dream feeding, and navigated...

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47:40

Breaking Cultural Gender Roles + Ceviche

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2024/11/19

Send us a text with your feedback here!In this episode, Ignacio Corona, dad of two and Director of Merchandising at Adobe Maison, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to share his parenting journey and lessons learned. Ignacio opens up about modeling flexibility in gender roles for his daughters, taking on traditionally female-presenting roles to support his wife’s career, and breaking cultural and generational norms to teach his children self-worth and adaptability.While discussing parenting challenges...

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38:41

Empty Nesting: Journey Through Grief + Mac n Cheese |...

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2024/11/12

Send us a text with your feedback here!Dommie Shaun, mom of 2 and owner of Dommie Shaun Health and Wellness Coach, talks with Reesa, our resident couples therapist for parents about their real parenting struggles. She is sharing navigating parenting challenges, the parent support and resources they found along the way, and any parenting tips they have discovered through their journey. While they chat parenting insights and stories, they are recipe sharing balancing parenting and family meals....

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44:15

Breaking Free from Mom Guilt + Pancakes | Real...

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2024/11/05

Send us a text with your feedback here!Doctora Amanda Corona, mom of 2 and Director of Corporate Partners at UCSD, talks with Reesa, our resident couples therapist for parents about their real parenting struggles. She is sharing navigating parenting challenges, the parent support and resources they found along the way, and any parenting tips they have discovered through their journey. While they chat parenting insights and stories, they are recipe sharing balancing parenting and family meals....

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51:58

Covid Baby + Fried Rice | Real Parents, Real...

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2024/10/29

Send us a text with your feedback here!Sarina Chan, LMFT (she/her), mom of 1, talks with Reesa, our resident couples therapist for parents about their real parenting struggles. She is sharing navigating parenting challenges, the parent support and resources they found along the way, and any parenting tips they have discovered through their journey. While they chat parenting insights and stories, they are recipe sharing balancing parenting and family meals. She talks about parenting during COV...

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56:13

Single Mom + Schmarn | Real Parents, Real Struggles,...

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2024/10/22

Send us a text with your feedback here!Tanya Reinhofer, teacher and mom of 3 adult children, talks with our resident couples therapist for parents about their real parenting struggles. She is sharing navigating parenting challenges, the parent support and resources they found along the way, and any parenting tips they have discovered through their journey. While they chat parenting insights and stories, they are recipe sharing balancing parenting and family meals. Tanya talks about navigating...

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49:55

Rejection + Tortellini Soup | Real Parents, Real...

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2024/10/15

Send us a text with your feedback here!Andy Pollock, dad of 1 and Culinary Marketing Chef at Mezzetta, talks with our resident couples therapist for parents about their real parenting struggles. He is sharing navigating parenting challenges, the parent support and resources they found along the way, and any parenting tips they have discovered through their journey. While they chat parenting insights and stories, they are recipe sharing balancing parenting and family meals. Andy talks about pa...

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60:53

Cancer + Grandpa's Mac | Real Parents, Real...

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2024/10/08

Send us a text with your feedback here!Jamie Lauren, mom of 2 and middle school teacher, talks with our resident couples therapist for parents about their real parenting struggles. She is sharing navigating parenting challenges, the parent support and resources they found along the way, and any parenting tips they have discovered through their journey. While they chat parenting insights and stories, they are recipe sharing balancing parenting and family meals. Jamie shares getting a cancer di...

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