{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Momcozy Village - Together We Grow","title":"Building a Village of Support for Every Stage of Motherhood","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1641,"description":"According to Momcozy’s 2024 research, only 38.3% of moms feel supported in their lives.In this episode, Michelle Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Peanut, joins host Lalaina Rabary for an insightful conversation about the importance of community and support for mothers. She shares how her own journey as a mother led to the creation of Peanut, an app designed to connect women at every stage of life, from puberty to menopause.Michelle opens up about the challenges she faced in finding a supportive social network after becoming a mother. Despite maintaining flourishing friendships with her childless friends, she felt a growing gulf between their experiences and hers. This sense of isolation, coupled with her background working at apps like Bumble, inspired her to create a platform where mothers could not only connect but also offer practical support to one another.On Peanut, women have formed meaningful bonds, helping each other with everything from childcare to lending wedding dresses. Michelle emphasizes the power of building a village of support, especially for mothers who often feel alone in their journey. She also highlights how a simple phone call or small act of kindness can make a huge difference in someone’s life.Episode Highlights01:03 – The Birth of Peanut03:26 – The Impact of Peanut06:35 – The Importance of Community and Support12:36 – How Peanut Supports Moms17:50 – The Power of Friendship and Loneliness24:32 – Affirmations and Closing ThoughtsAbout the Guest – Michelle Kennedy and PeanutMichelle Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Peanut, the app that helps women connect and support each other through every stage of motherhood.The idea for Peanut was born when Michelle was expecting her first child in 2014 and realized there was no social network for moms to share and connect. With her background in the dating app world, she set out to create a space for women to bond over motherhood.About Peanut and Momcozy’s PartnershipThis Mother’s Day, Momcozy is...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/FiA34-toSWr8WSZuvdrIJsmEa4G-l9FYDyTVjbkxLjs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iMzUz/M2UxYTEzZDAzZTUw/N2ZiYmVjZDQxMWY2/ZjI3NS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}