Breakroom Mom

What does a postpartum psychosis crisis actually look like, and why are mothers still being dismissed when they ask for help? In this powerful episode of Breakroom Mom , we sit down with maternal mental health advocate, author, and postpartum psychosis survivor Jade Lloyd . Four months after welcoming her daughter in 2020, Jade experienced a severe mental health crisis. Today, she uses her lived e...

(00:00:00) Episode 21: Held in the Dark: Navigating Your Teen's Eating Disorder and Finding the Light (00:00:05) Welcome to Breakroom Mom with Jennifer Hope Longenecker (00:02:56) The Reality of Eating Disorders in Teens (00:06:44) Writing a Book with Your Child: A Unique Collaboration (00:17:56) Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders (00:22:48) Navigating Treatment Options and Support Systems (00...

(00:00:00) Episode 20: Traditional Eye Patching Wasn’t Working: How Digital Therapy is Revolutionizing Lazy Eye Care with Valerie Jenkins (00:00:05) Welcome to Breakroom Mom with Valerie (00:00:59) The Pancake to Separate Meals Transformation (00:02:46) DIY Craft Disasters and Parental Frustration (00:04:20) Understanding Amblyopia: The "Lazy Eye" Condition (00:08:29) Oliver's Journey with Amblyop...

(00:00:00) Episode 19: Is It Just Stress, or Is It Perimenopause? What Every Mom in Her 30s & 40s Needs to Know (00:00:05) Introducing Kate Williamstone: Perimenopause Expert (00:00:14) The Personal Journey into Perimenopause Support (00:05:32) Defining Perimenopause and Menopause (00:08:45) Unexpected Symptoms of Perimenopause (00:19:55) Navigating the Healthcare System for Perimenopause (00:21:0...

(00:00:00) Introduction & "Turn for a Tantrum (00:04:30) From Cancer Research to Infant Gut Health (00:07:30) How the Microbiome Controls 80% of the Immune System (00:09:10) Why Modern Babies Are Lacking Essential Bacteria (00:13:54) The First 1,000 Days & Developing a Healthy Microbiome (00:19:14) The Hygiene Hypothesis: Are We Over-Sanitizing? (00:21:10) Probiotics, Prebiotics & Symbiotics Expla...

(00:00:00) Episode 17: Silent Retreats, Medically Complex Parenting, and Reclaiming Your Peace with Anthony Brenner (00:00:05) Welcome to Breakroom Mom (00:00:23) Meet Anthony Brenner: Soccer Coach and Mind-Body Connection Expert (00:01:57) A Family of Athletes: Growing Up with ADHD and Expectations (00:09:01) The Tragic Loss and Its Impact on Anthony's Life (00:13:02) College, Career, and Identit...

(00:00:00) Episode 16: Leaving the LDS Church & Ditching the "Perfect Mom" Script with Audra Phelps (00:00:05) Introducing Audra Phelps and Mama Audra (00:06:36) The Challenges of Leaving the LDS Church (00:07:41) The Impact of Purity Culture and Shame (00:13:08) The Struggle with Mental Health and Identity (00:22:20) Education and Career Transition (00:29:08) The Journey of Leaving the Church (00...

(00:00:00) Episode 15: Ditching the Nuclear Family - The NYC Mommune with Bernie Sinclaire (00:00:06) Welcome to Breakroom Mom (00:00:26) The Mommune: A Community of Mothers (00:01:15) Defining the Mommune (00:02:50) The Benefits of Sibling Bonding (00:04:27) Child Support Woes and Viral Dumplings (00:08:17) The Genesis of the Mommune (00:11:21) Navigating the Ask (00:17:20) A Day in the Life of t...

(00:00:00) Episode 14: Reclaiming Your Identity, Surviving Mom Burnout & 2-Minute Self-Care Rituals with Jyoti Lohman (00:00:05) Welcome to Breakroom Mom (00:00:15) The Beauty Way's Luxurious Body Oil (00:05:32) From Fashion to Motherhood: A Journey to Clean Beauty (00:09:54) Finding Balance as a Mom and Entrepreneur (00:13:19) The Power of Daily Mantras in Self-Care (00:18:29) The Shift to Full-B...

(00:00:00) Episode 13: Why "Doing It All" is a Lie - Redefining Childcare with Alison Rogers (The Coven Cary) (00:00:05) Welcome to Break Room with Mom (00:01:25) The Pollen and Parking Tantrums (00:04:29) From Struggle to Solution: The Birth of Blush Co-Working Space (00:08:02) The Coven Partnership: Expanding Horizons (00:14:12) Childcare: More Than Just Babysitting (00:18:40) A Community-Driven...

(00:00:00) Episode 12: Navigating Neurodiversity & The "Mom Gut" with Dr. Kelly O'Laughlin (00:00:05) Welcome to Breakroom Mom with Dr. Kelly (00:00:21) Dr. Kelly's Background and Expertise (00:01:59) Navigating Suspicions of Neurodevelopmental Issues (00:03:53) Key Terms in Autism and Neurodiversity (00:05:53) The Neuroaffirming Approach to Neurodiversity (00:07:32) Social Media and Self-Diagnosi...

(00:00:00) Episode 11: Permission to Pivot, Reclaiming Your Health with Steph, MPH RDN (00:00:05) Welcome to Breakroom Mom with Steph (00:00:28) Meet Steph: Nutrition Expert and Wellness Coach (00:01:07) The Struggle of Healthy Eating as a Mom (00:02:05) Tantrum Time: Challenging Wellness Narratives (00:04:05) Tantrum Time: The Parking Lot Incident (00:06:50) Steph's Journey: From Yo-Yo Dieting to...

(00:00:00) Episode 10: The Truth About Childbirth - Everything You Need to Know with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln (00:00:05) Welcome Dr. Jennifer Lincoln (00:00:19) The Importance of "The Birth Book" (00:05:53) Debunking Birth Myths: The Dangers of Unassisted Births (00:09:35) The Crucial Role of Partners in the Birth Process (00:13:22) Unexpected Challenges in the Birth Experience (00:16:38) The Importan...

(00:00:00) Welcome to the Breakroom: Introducing Serial Entrepreneur Cheyenne Levinson In this episode of the Breakroom Mom Podcast , I’m sitting down with the ultimate "multi-hyphenate" entrepreneur, Cheyenne Levinson .Most know her as the creative force behind Triangle Families Explore , but Cheyenne’s journey started long before the digital grid. We dive deep into her experience as a serial ent...

(00:00:00) Introduction: Meeting Psychologist Catherine Cheek (00:01:16) Our Turn for a Tantrum (00:04:30) Macro Trends: The Mental Health Crisis Since 2010 (00:05:50) Analyzing The Anxious Generation: Overprotection vs. The Virtual World (00:07:25) Red Flags: When to Seek Professional Help for Your Child (00:12:12) Experience Blockers: Why We Under-protect in the Virtual World (00:16:04) Discover...

(00:00:00) Introduction: Meeting Lisa Honold (00:03:52) The "Playground Without a Fence" Analogy (00:07:15) Why Technology is Different for the Developing Brain (00:10:48) The Science of Persuasive Design and Dopamine (00:13:28) The #1 Safety Rule: Tech-Free Bedrooms (00:13:35) Why "Just Put it Away" Doesn't Work for Kids (00:16:42) The Critical Rule: No Devices in the Bedroom (00:20:10) How to Ha...

(00:00:00) Introduction to Eleanor Taylor An introduction to Eleanor’s background and her mission with the Vibrant Leader Academy. (00:02:43) The Journey to Portugal Eleanor explains her decision to relocate to Portugal and how a change in environment impacted h (00:07:12) Breaking the Corporate "Hustle" Cycle A deep dive into why high-achieving women often fall into burnout and the myth of (00:14...

Black History Month is about so much more than a page in a history book—it’s an opportunity to celebrate excellence, foster empathy, and build a foundation of conscious awareness in our children. But as parents, how do we move beyond the "checklist" and have truly meaningful conversations? In this special bonus episode, I’m joined by Tristan Richardson , a conscious parenting coach and education c...

This week, I’m sitting down with my friend and fellow mom, Genevieve Stewart , for a conversation that most of us are terrified to have, but all of us need to hear. Genevieve isn't an "expert" with a PhD—she’s a mom of a teen and a pre-teen who decided that the "purity culture" many of us grew up with stops with her. We’re diving deep into the messy, awkward, and incredibly important world of intr...

Episode 4 is a walk down memory lane with a powerful destination. I sit down with childhood friend and conscious parenting coach  Tristan Richardson . From our days as teenage pen pals to the reality of raising a Black son in 2025, we explore how shifting from "control" to "connection" changes everything. Plus, we bond over our mutual hate for trampoline parks and why building diverse communities...

What happens when the joy of a new baby is met with the shock of a life-altering diagnosis? In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Lauren Bygland, who was diagnosed with breast cancer when her son was just five months old. In Episode 3 of Breakroom Mom , Lauren shares her journey through treatment, the emotional impact of mastectomy and hysterectomy, and how she used her runner’s mindset...

Parenting in 2026 feels like trying to hit a moving target, especially when it comes to our kids' health. To help us find some solid ground, I’m talking with Dr. Danielle Bliss. We’re diving into the "State of the Pediatrician’s Office" right now—discussing everything from changing requirements and controversial new health directives to the everyday products she keeps out of her house. Dr. Bliss h...

Welcome to the very first episode of Breakroom Mom . If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing at a job that was supposed to come "naturally," this episode is for you. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I started this podcast and tackling the big question: Why does parenting feel so much harder for us than it did for the generations before? We’re diving into the unique pressures Millennials...