The Mama Mode Podcast

As the founder and owner of Mothersense and a mama herself, Aimee Minnaugh understands the demands of pregnancy and postpartum on a mom’s body, but finding a way to truly nourish and care for her individual body’s needs took her on a life-changing journey. That journey laid the groundwork for the development of Mothersense™ Prenatal+, a comprehensive, clinician-formulated prenatal supplement. Toda...

Before she was known online as @thatmomkarissa, Karissa Whitman faced a dilemma many moms know well: how to manage chaotic careers while she and her husband grew their family. With a demanding job in emergency veterinary medicine, Karissa and her husband, a fire fighter in their native Southern California, realized a major career shake-up needed to happen to make their family dreams a reality. Tod...

Every parent knows the confusion that comes with wondering how to best support little ones as they work toward developmental milestones. Pediatric physical therapist Jessica Costagliola and pediatric occupational therapist Nora McCrystall understand this stress from both sides, as clinicians and moms themselves. Together, after challenging postpartum experiences seeking support for themselves and...

Naturopathic doctor and aesthetic specialist Dr. Natalya Borakowski believes helping women to love themselves and their reflections also means understanding more about their own bodies and hormonal health. Today on the Mama Mode podcast, Dr. Borakowski shares her professional journey, from attending medical school with two young children at home to founding her own clinical aesthetics and skin hea...

After two decades in corporate marketing dream-roles with QVC and Lilly Pulitzer, Eleni McCready took a major career leap to join boutique marketing agency PWRHOUSE Collective as a partner and now CMO, a change that aligned with her vision for her next chapter as a working mom. Today on the Mama Mode Podcast, Eleni and Emily discuss her professional journey from social media pioneer to senior dire...

For Winston Meikle, serving others is a lifelong calling that drives his work in nursing and approach to living a full life. After starting his healthcare experience in high school as a home health aid, Winston continued on to earn his LPN at the age of 18, setting the course for completion of his RN, MSN, and MBA degrees in the years to come. In 2025, with 40 years of nursing experience, he publi...

As she carried the stress of childcare, work, and daily life as a single parent, Samaria Gaines, mom of 3, began to lose sight of her identity outside of motherhood. When she returned to her job just 6 weeks postpartum, she had the realization that her skillset and work experience could lay the foundation for her own business and pursuing passions long put on hold. Today Samaria balances her busin...

Baby Sleep Training Consultant Ann Marie Harriger of AM Smiles has walked alongside more than 600 families over 8 years, creating customized sleep plans and providing sleep training guidance for happier, more well-rested babies and parents. When Emily found herself stuck in an unsustainable bedtime routine with baby #3, she knew something needed to change, but wasn’t sure how to effectively manage...

After having her first child and struggling to find a career that allowed her the flexibility and freedom she sought to care for her daughter while providing for her family, Jessica Paxton, now a Business Idea Coach and homeschooling mom of 3, began exploring freelance work to meet that goal. Her first virtual assistant gig gave her the encouraging push to move forward as a freelancer and she bega...

For Julia Bocchese of Julia Renee Consulting, planning for a family meant building a career that would allow greater availability and flexibility when kids entered the picture. Now a mom of 2, Julia continues to run her own business as an SEO, Pinterest, and AI Search Consultant serving clients in creative and holistic fields. Today on the Mama Mode podcast, Julia walks us through her thought proc...

Between babies 2 and 3, Emily met her neighbor, Tina, who was in the thick of postpartum with her first newborn. Two years and nearly two babies later, Emily and Tina reminisce about the early days of their friendship and the power of knowing you aren’t alone in your postpartum journey. Join us on the Mama Mode podcast as they dive into the importance of showing up for fellow moms, even when you d...

What do you do when you’re postpartum with an infant that’s just trailed a massive blowout through the house as out-of-town guests arrive at your door? If you’re today’s Mama Mode podcast guest, you write it ALL down. Alyssa Belfiglio is a former preschool teacher turned stay-at-home-mom and author of You Don’t Know Nana and When We Speak, We Speak to Strangers. A lifelong writer, Alyssa began par...

What if our identities in motherhood and the workforce didn’t have to be at odds? Certified Professional Career Coach and founder of Your Career Partner, Jessica Visek, knows that working moms can continue to achieve professionally or pivot into a career change while remaining present in parenthood, with the right partnership. In today’s episode of the Mama Mode podcast, Jessica encourages listene...

With a large family and a professional background in early childhood education, Christina always knew she’d be a mom one day. When infertility made that day seem distant, she committed to finding solutions and learning more about her body with the help of fertility specialists and a holistic healthcare provider. Today on the Mama Mode podcast, Christina walks us through the journey to building her...

Kids are more entwined with tech than ever before, but neglecting handwriting skills can create a major deficit in classroom and lifelong learning. Join us today for a fascinating conversation with curriculum and instruction specialist Holly Britton, M.Ed., as she explains the science of handwriting and why this elementary skill is foundational to future learning outcomes. Through her work and edu...

Renée Seely is a Mental Load Coach for Working Moms, teacher, and founder of The Intentional Mom Circle, where she helps moms create more capacity, feel more present, and enjoy motherhood instead of constantly feeling like they’re just getting through it. With nearly two decades of teaching experience, Renée has spent her career helping children learn, grow, and thrive. Like so many working moms,...

Cassie Dollard spent over a decade as a pediatric nurse before she became a stay-at-home mom to her daughter, now a young toddler. She founded Potty with Purpose after successfully introducing elimination communication in her household to encourage early toileting skills and familiarity for her then infant. Now, Cassie helps other families understand this gentle approach to toileting and how elimi...

When Emily Ingber and her husband first traveled to Colorado from their native New Jersey, they fell in love with the landscape and outdoor lifestyle so many residents enjoy. But with the hope of starting a family, they knew the support they needed was on the east coast. Fast forward 7 years and the Ingbers are ready to make their dream a reality in Colorado, kids (and extended family!) in tow, fo...

Preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum create major changes in our bodies. Piecing together lingering symptoms and their causes can be overwhelming, but for some, help from an integrative health practitioner can complement traditional medicine to promote healing. Ashley Furlong’s path to becoming an integrative health practitioner began with the personal and tragic losses of her sister and mothe...

When former teacher Katie did the math and decided to transition to stay-at-home parenthood with her young children, she gave 110% to her new role as mama and homeschool teacher. After parenting while pregnant through several big moves across multiple states, Katie found herself eager to rediscover her identity beyond motherhood. Combining her love for her children and passions for education and t...

In the hospital after delivery, your nurse besties, lactation consultant, doctor, and support are on call. Leaving that bubble can be daunting for new (and seasoned!) moms. Today on the Mama Mode podcast, Emily catches up with former maternity social worker Lizzie who worked in the hospital setting to connect moms to additional resources that can lessen the stress of caring for a newborn. Lizzie f...

That’s a wrap on season 1 of the Mama Mode podcast! As the inaugural season comes to a close, Emily and Laura are looking back at the creative process and inspiration for the podcast with highlights from each episode. Join us for additional insight on some of the most popular guests and topics this season before season 2 drops in 2026. Have a favorite episode or a new topic we need to discuss? Let...

Life seemed picture-perfect for Eileen Noyes, a former NFL wife, as she raised her growing family and supported her partner’s athletic career. But when her now ex-husband began following a religious cult, Eileen knew she needed to act quickly to protect herself and their children. As a single mom to 7 kids and unknowingly pregnant with her 8th, Eileen began a long journey of healing, parenting, an...

For mother, pet doula, and author Kristen Griffin, caring for animals is more than a career; it’s a way of life. After years as a veterinary technician assisting animals and their owners through illness, injury, and end of life care, Kristen, now a mom of 2, trained as a pet doula to work specifically with families facing the loss of a pet. Today on the Mama Mode podcast, Emily and Kristen discuss...

As a mom and stepmom to four children—ranging from a young adult to a tween—mindset and empowerment coach CJ Stasik knows parents are going through it. But she’s also experienced her own parenting evolution, disrupting cycles that strained her relationship with her older child to now create positive, lasting connections with both of her children. Today on the Mama Mode podcast, CJ and Emily sit do...