motherhood
How Motherhood Revolutionized My Filmmaking Approach (and How I See America)
Rachel Boynton on the genesis of her new film Civil War (or, Who Do We Think We Are), and why she re-envisioned the way she made documentaries.
My Only Work Now Is You
Brandy Zdan on grieving a miscarriage, becoming a mother in isolation, and learning to trust her artistic instincts.
The Revolutionary Act of (Female) Desire
Showrunner Stacy Rukeyser on why she created her new taboo-breaking Netflix hit, Sex/Life.
My Monster
Actress turned writer-director Romola Garai on motherhood and making her feature debut with the forthcoming horror film Amulet.
How Motherhood Made Jackie McLean a Musician
The artist talks writing her first song a month after having her first child.
My Life as an Unexpected Actress
Cindy Silver fostered her son Nathan’s creativity and now plays another important role in his life: his favorite actress.
Film, Family, and Other F-words That Don’t Always Get Along
Miss Arizona writer-director Autumn McAlpin on the very challenging realities of trying to balance art with life obligations.
Lake Bell Talks with Santigold for the Talkhouse Podcast
Friends Lake and Santi take a break from their hectic schedules to talk motherhood, creativity and the challenges of balancing the two.
Mother’s Day Moments on the Talkhouse Podcast
In our 250th episode, we celebrate mothers and maternal figures.
Excuse Me While I Pump …
Or, the adventures of a new mother attending a faraway film festival with her first feature — but not her baby.
Waking Up Back in the Movie Business
Stacy Cochran on 9/11, motherhood, her Rip Van Winkle experience, and making her new film, Write When You Get Work, after nearly 20 years away.
Making Movies, Making Babies (and the Monster Beside Me)
Susanna Nicchiarelli is about to release her new film Nico, 1988, and about to have her second child. She has a lot of thoughts about all this.











