Episodes
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Adulting is hard. Parenting is hard. This week we give a peek into what we've been struggling with this year from TMJ to relationship trouble to family secrets. In all, we share all to let you know that whatever you're going through, you're not alone.
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If you feel confused by all of the misinformation put forth by the food industry, you're not alone. How in the world are we supposed to know what and what not to eat and what and what not to feed our kids when there is conflicting information galore? Tune in to this week's episode to get the low down on the best nutrition for you and your family from registered dietician nutritionist, Mor Volner. She talks about everything from her five favorite foods to synthetic dyes, fiber, and healthy fats.
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Pregnancy and having kids definitely have some weird side effects! Did you experience any weird things after having kids? From phantom kicks to hair loss, we talk about all the weird things we've experienced since our pregnancies.
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What society expects of us and what our reality is often don't mesh. This week we talk about all of the societal pressures put on us as women and moms and what our reality is. Spoiler alert, we don't live up to many of them! And if you don't either, you're not alone. So many of society's expectations are unrealistic and frankly impractical, so don't beat yourself up if you're not living up to them either.
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This week our guest, Jess Ringgenberg, founder and CEO of Elixr Coaching, joins us to discuss matrescence and how she is challenging corporate America to meet the needs of working moms so that they stay engaged and retained. Haven't heard of matrescence before? That's ok, neither had we! Matrescence is the developmental journey of motherhood across bio, psycho, socio, relational, and neuro dimensions. All those changes we experienced when we became moms and continue to experience as our children grow fall under the umbrella of matrescence. Jess devotes her career to educating working moms and corporations about matrescence and how that influences the changes that need to take place in corporate America to better suit working moms.
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We've made it to the end of the school year, MAYhem, some people call it and they're not wrong. From kids getting anxious about starting a new school year to the overwhelm of graduations, class parties, and teacher gifts, we talk about our experience with end of year chaos.
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This week, we wrap up our mini series but discussing what we foresee to be tough decisions for our school age kids. From public vs. private school to extracurricular activities and sports to nurturing independence, we talk about all the things we think about when it comes to our pre-k kiddos.
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We continue our mini series on tough decisions during the toddler stage (ages 18 months to about 3 years). In this episode we talk about all the things from how small to cut your toddler's food to what type of schooling to choose, handling behavioral issues, and sleep decisions like crib versus bed. We talk about what led us to make the decisions we made and what other options to consider.
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This week we continue our mini series on tough decisions in parenting and talk about the newborn/infant phase. We discuss everything from breastfeeding vs. formula to sleeping arrangements to child care and share our own experiences with the decisions we made.
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Today we start our mini series on the tough decisions we have to make throughout our kids' childhoods. In this episode, we talk about tough decisions we make during pregnancy and share our own experiences with making these decisions and what we've learned from it. Everything from picking out a name to whether to have a natural birth or epidural, we go through it all. Whether you are in the planning stages, pregnancy, or beyond, we hope you find value in learning about (or reminiscing on) these tough decisions. And as always, we are a no-judgment zone and we encourage you to choose what is best for your individual family's needs.
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Are you noticing gray hairs and more fine lines and wrinkles now that we're in our 30s? And that "wisdom" spot that just popped up on your chest? It happens to the best of us and it will happen to all of us as we age. Today we talk about what we've noticed about how our bodies have changed since having kids and since entering our 30s. Lauren also shares a personal story about a medical experience she's going through and how that's being handled at this age. If you've noticed the effects of aging, don't get down on yourself. It's natural and normal and we all go through it. Just know that you are beautiful inside and out!
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Our guest today shares her experience with and hacks to manage life with 6 kids. With kids ranging from 1 year old to 9 years old and one child who has type 1 diabetes, Monica has her hands full and faces the same challenges we all do from coordinating schedules to sleepless nights. In this super relatable episode, Monica shares what she's learned about how to create a village, asking for help, sleeping arrangements, dinner time, bed time, and more. Tune in to hear this amazing mom's inspiring story!
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Happy Valentine's Day, y'all! Today we talk about our plans for the holiday, how it's changed since before having kids, and, in honor of it being a day of appreciation, what we most appreciate about our partners. Valentine's Day may not be as big of a deal or as fun or exciting or sexy as it used to be, but that doesn't mean we can't still show each other we care. It's so easy to fall into a pattern of criticism because we feel overwhelmed, alone, and need help, but focusing on the positive can help us rekindle the love we have for our partners.
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Today we start off with a brief introduction of ourselves and the podcast for our new listeners. Then we dive deep into life after kids and how things change drastically from before having kids. We talk about the weight of increased responsibility and sometimes overwhelming anxiety that comes with having young kids. If you've ever felt like the weight of the world is on your shoulders or so weighed down by the anxiety of something bad happening to you or your kids, we're right there with you. Tune in to hear about our own experiences after kids and how we get through it!
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Welcome back, y'all! Join us for our first episode of 2024 and for our second year of the show. Today we talk about how the winter break went (spoiler alert, it was total survival mode) and how our New Year's resolutions are going plus some tips on sticking with those resolutions while giving ourselves some grace at the same time.
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Join us this week for some lighthearted chit chat about our plans for the winter break, what we're looking forward to in 2024, and our New Year's resolutions! This is our last episode of the year, but we'll be back in early 2024. Wishing everyone a very happy holiday and happy New Year!
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This week's guest, local mom Mallarie Kandel, shares her story of overcoming multiple miscarriages and finally being blessed with her beautiful little girl. She shares what it was like going through those losses, the impact it had on relationships with family and friends, and how ultimately she made it through hard times. If you're going through something similar or have experienced miscarriages in the past, just know it's not your fault and you're not alone.
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From chaotic mornings to feeling guilty for taking time for ourselves to wondering if we're getting it right, we touch on several things we all, or most of us, go through as moms of young kids. If you're feeling overwhelmed, lonely, or burnt out, you're not alone. We feel ya! Listen to hear how we handle many of the challenges of motherhood.
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This week we talk about things we often experience as moms that can make us feel guilty or like there's something wrong with us but are actually totally normal and common to feel. Having a hard time feeling present with your kids? Feeling overwhelmed by the never-ending to-do list? Carrying more of the mental load? Having trouble making mom friends? We cover it all in this part 1 of a 2 part episode. We also share some strategies we use in our daily lives to get through some of these downs. If you ever feel alone as a mom, question if you're doing it right, or wonder why it seems like everyone else just has it all down, this episode is definitely for you.
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We decided to take a break today from talking about the challenges of parenting to talk about the things that make it all worth it. Tune in to this feel good episode to remind yourself of all the best parts of being a mom.
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