Ep. 53 - Raise Your Standards & Create New Dreams: Actor Brooke Lyons Parts Ways with Her Pick-Me Era

Ep. 53 - Raise Your Standards & Create New Dreams: Actor Brooke Lyons Parts Ways with Her Pick-Me Era

Author: Local Moms Network October 14, 2025 Duration: 35:11
Moms, if you’re questioning the power of a motherhood renaissance, Brooke Lyons is proof that it’s empowering and alluring.Having lived in Hollywood for 20+ years, the actor and mother of two has officially ended her pick-me era. Brooke is trading in the titles of “low maintenance” and “agreeable” only to find more freedom and self-love on the other side. You might know Brooke from recurring roles on “The Affair,” “Two Broke Girls,” and Hulu’s “Reasonable Doubt.” Adding to her fascinating career on screen, she’s leaning into writing, and hosts her own podcast, “Say More with Brooke Lyons.”We are totally celebrating this shift toward authenticity and Brooke offers us permission to take the same journey:-replace those seemingly obligatory social events with plans that make you say “hell yes!”-release the need to control and fix everything, leaving room for more joy -learn the exact moment in motherhood that spurred Brooke to prioritize herself again-and why scheduling herself on the calendar was critical-escaping the titles of “helpful” and “palatable” to make your needs and wishes explicit (even if they’re inconvenient for those around you)-the process of creating new dreams and redefining success as you evolve without judgement Find out more about Brooke at her website brookelyons.com and follow her in Instagram @brookielyons Find us at www.thelocalmomsnetwork.comIG: @thelocalmomsnetworkEmail: demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.com

Hosted by Demetra Ganias-a writer and mother of three who’s navigating the same daily realities-MomCast is a conversation from the trenches of modern parenting. This podcast, from the Local Moms Network, moves beyond simple tips to explore the nuanced, often unspoken layers of family life, culture, and society that shape our days. Demetra guides honest talks with both leading experts and fellow moms who get it, tackling questions about child development, personal identity, and the balancing act that rarely feels balanced. The dialogue here is less about perfect answers and more about shared understanding, offering perspectives that resonate whether you’re in the car line or stealing a quiet moment. It’s a space where the complexities of raising kids intersect with everything else, acknowledging that motherhood is as much about the world we’re preparing our children for as it is about the snack currently ground into the car seat. Tune in for a genuine, sometimes messy, but always connecting look at this defining chapter. You’ll find a sense of community in this podcast, a feeling that someone is putting words to your own experience, making the journey feel a little less solitary and a lot more seen.
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