Mommywood

RECUT: Tracey Wigfield on Motherhood, Ambition & the Guilt No One Talks About

Emmy-winning writer, producer, and showrunner Tracey Wigfield (30 Rock, Great News, Saved by the Bell) joins Mommywood for an honest conversation about motherhood, ambition, career pressure, and the invisible guilt so many working moms carry. Tracey opens up about running television shows while pregnant, going back to work days after giving birth, navigating postpartum emotions, and the internal pressure women feel — even when they’re the boss. We talk about: ✨ balancing creativity and motherhood ✨ why becoming a mom changed her leadership style ✨ the unrealistic expectations placed on working women ✨ career ambition after kids ✨ mom guilt, postpartum struggles & perfectionism ✨ building a support system in Hollywood This episode is vulnerable, funny, validating, and deeply relatable for any mom trying to balance work, identity, and family — whether you work in entertainment or not.

RECUT: Lang Fisher on Motherhood, Imposter Syndrome & Doing Life Her Own Way

This episode is brought to you by Dondersteen [https://www.dondersteenco.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq8gJK4maXA_bj-CkJhUKIxTDIVAl385EBkjYU98O61N4iH1P2z] Lang Fisher (Never Have I Ever, The Four Seasons, 30 Rock, The Mindy Project) joins Mommywood to talk about becoming a single mom by choice, building a wildly successful career in comedy, and learning to let go of perfectionism after having her son. Lang opens up about having a baby with her gay best friend, the unconventional co-parenting setup that unexpectedly worked beautifully, getting her start at The Onion, feeling intimidated in the 30 Rock writers room with Tina Fey, and becoming a first-time showrunner while pregnant. We also talk about imposter syndrome, ambition after motherhood, pandemic parenting, why moms make efficient bosses, and how having kids changes the way you tell stories. This episode is funny, honest, vulnerable, and one of my favorite conversations about creating a life on your own terms.

RECUT: Audrey Moore on Self Tape May, Parenthood & the Cost of “Doing It All

I wanted to bring back this conversation with Audrey Moore because honestly… it feels more relevant now than ever, especially with Self Tape May starting now. This episode turned into such a real conversation about what it actually looks like to pursue acting while also trying to have a life, relationships, kids, stability, rest… all the things we rarely talk about honestly in this industry. Audrey and I get into the “math” of it all — time, energy, money — and how becoming a parent changes the equation in ways nobody really prepares you for. We talk about self tapes, childcare, friendship shifts, support systems, burnout, and the pressure to feel like you should somehow be able to do everything perfectly all at once. I also loved hearing Audrey’s perspective on choosing not to have kids and the ways she intentionally shows up for the parents in her life. There’s so much honesty and compassion in this conversation. And with Self Tape May here, I think this episode is such a good reminder that practice, preparation, and transparency matter a lot more than pretending we all have it figured out. I hope this one makes you feel a little less alone. This episode is sponsored by Dondersteen [https://www.dondersteenco.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq8gJK4maXA_bj-CkJhUKIxTDIVAl385EBkjYU98O61N4iH1P2z] use code MOMMYWOOD for 20% off

RECUT Starting Over at 53: Rob Benedict on Parenting, Timing & the Village It Takes

Actor, musician, writer—and longtime friend—Rob Benedict is back on Mommywood in this special recut highlights episode that feels even more meaningful listening back now. Before I was a mom, I was Rob’s kids’ nanny, so this conversation is deeply full-circle. We talk about raising kids while building a career in entertainment, what support really looks like, and how parenting shifts your identity in ways no one can prepare you for. Rob opens up about becoming a dad again at 53 with a newborn daughter, what’s different this time around, co-parenting through life’s unexpected turns, and why “having it all” might really mean having a village. We get into: * Balancing acting careers and family life * What changes (and doesn’t) when you start over as a parent * The myth of doing it all alone * Parenting adult kids and a newborn * Why support systems matter more than ever * The full-circle magic of friendship through every season It’s funny, nostalgic, honest, and very Mommywood.

Tristan Cunningham: Doing Everything Right… and Still Wondering If It’s Enough

Today on Mommywood, I’m joined by actor and mom Tristan Cunningham — and this conversation covers everything we don’t usually hear about. Tristan shares her journey from growing up in Vermont and performing in a traveling youth circus, to building a career in theater and television — and what it really looks like to be a “working actor” in the in-between. We talk about: * Building a career through co-stars, rejection, and learning to “serve the story” * The moment she booked Reasonable Doubt — and why she thought she wasn’t ready * Finding out she was pregnant at the same time her career was gaining momentum * Choosing to become a single mom when her child’s father wasn’t involved * The fear of telling production she was pregnant… and expecting to lose the job * Shooting while pregnant, flying home days before giving birth, and returning to set with her baby * How motherhood changed her acting, her preparation, and her perspective From circus training to juggling self-tapes with a toddler, Tristan’s story is honest, layered, and deeply real. This episode is about more than acting — it’s about identity, resilience, and learning to trust yourself when nothing goes according to plan. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right… and still wondering if it’s enough — this one’s for you.