Mama Merit Badge
By Krista Olynyk and Samantha MacKinnon
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Episodes: 42
Description
Yapping at the intersection of motherhood and ambition.
A podcast for moms doing their best (and sometimes their worst) while juggling kids, careers, businesses, and the chaos of family life. Hosts Samantha and Krista—two black SUV moms from Southern Ontario—hand out imaginary badges for the messy, hilarious, and wildly human moments of modern motherhood.
Expect real talk, zero judgment, and the occasional snack hidden in the pantry.
New episodes every Wednesday.
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It Was The End of An Era
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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X Games Mode, Million-Dollar Goals & Being So For Real with Sara Joelle
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Stepparenting, Grief & Letting Go of the Script with Sophia Apostol
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Sensory Play, SAD & Letting Kids Be People
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Grief, Gratitude & the Reality of Adoption with Julie Fried
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Paid Ads, ADHD & Wanting It to Feel Easy with Britt Holmes
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Hello 2026 — Fresh Starts, Real Life Pace
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Done Is Better Than Perfect — New Year Reflections & Letting It Be Simple
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Crafts, Chaos & the Magic We Keep
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Burnout Isn’t a Badge & Other Truths
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Systems, Style and Staying Sane (?)
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Toddlers, Tickets & The Art of Letting Go
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Black Friday, Budgets & the Business of Gift-Giving
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Showing Up As You Are with Puja Malhotra
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Community, Clarity & the Courage to Pivot with Luz Perez Brown
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Whimsy, Work, and the Weight of the Holidays
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Betting On Yourself with Janelle Nelissen
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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"One and Done, On Purpose" with Maddy Aucoin
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Sleep-Deprived and Still Building — BTS of Business Growth
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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From Cancer to Clarity — Emily Anderson on Motherhood, Business & Becoming Herself
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Friendship, Fatigue & the Social Life We Miss
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Sick Days, Snack Nudes & the Mental Load (As Ever)
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Adulting Is Hard, Parenting Is Wild & Everyone’s Lying
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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September Chaos, Hormones & Hot Takes on Taylor Swift
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Summer Rhythms & Sabbatical Dreams
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Confidence, Kids and The Power of Self-Talk
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Parenting in the Heat: Humour and Hard Talks
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Lipstick, Loot Bags & Launch Plans
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Book Clubs, Business Systems & Big Summer Energy
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Self-Care, Summer Shifts & Finding What Works
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Fatigue, Focus & the Fight for Balance
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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The Husbands, Big Feelings and Long-Game Parenting
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Clutter, Calendars & The Chaos We Call Life
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Maternity Leave, Burnout & The Invisible Load
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May 28, 2025 |
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School Kids, Schedules & Screens—Parenting in the New Era
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May 21, 2025 |
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Sleep, Screens & Seeking Help
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May 14, 2025 |
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Birth Stories (Part 1) & Business Guilt
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May 07, 2025 |
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Potty Breaks & Parent Types — Which SUV Mom Are You?
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Mom Brain, Miscarriage and The Weight We Carry
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Travelling with Kids: A Trip or a Vacation?
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Parenting in the Daycare Years
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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The Intersection of Motherhood and Ambition
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Apr 13, 2025 |