The Coffee Got Cold

My name is Erica, and I'm the creator of Coffee Cold - the podcast where this mama of a 9-month-old keeps it real about the beautiful mess of motherhood. Each week, I invite you into my world of sleepless nights, cold coffee, and the everyday joys of watching my daughter grow. In my latest episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on our daily routine - from contact naps and first foods to f...

Join Erika and guest Stephanie for a candid conversation about the early weeks of motherhood with a newborn. From delivery experiences and postpartum recovery to breastfeeding challenges and managing anxiety with multiple children, this episode offers real insights for new and expecting mothers. Stephanie shares her journey as a third-time mom, including her midwife-assisted birth, breastfeeding s...

oin me and guest Perla, founder of Luxe Metals permanent jewelry, as we discuss balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and corporate life. Discover how Perla launched her successful business while raising young children and maintaining a full-time career. We explore mom guilt, identity shifts, childcare decisions, and practical business advice for ambitious mothers. Learn Perla's "child...

I'm diving deep into the mental and emotional transformation of motherhood in this episode. From redefining productivity to embracing imperfection, I'm sharing my personal journey through the identity shifts that come with becoming a mom. If you're struggling to recognize yourself postpartum or feeling the pressure to "bounce back," this raw conversation about motherhood m...

I feared losing my identity to motherhood until I discovered it's where I found my truest self. Join me as I share my raw journey of transformation - from fighting the identity shift to embracing how motherhood beautifully enhances every part of life. I'll show you why letting motherhood become part of your career, friendships, and dreams isn't losing yourself - it's finding a...

I'm sharing my complete weaning experience - from exclusive pumping to full formula feeding. After six months of breastfeeding, I'm opening up about navigating supply drops, introducing formula, handling engorgement, and the emotional reality of ending this chapter. Join me for honest conversations about what weaning really looks like. Thanks for listening to The Coffee Got Cold podcast,...

If you're in the thick of the 4 month regression right now - this one's for you. I'm sharing my honest journey from perfect sleep to hourly wakings (and back again!). From figuring out nighttime nursing to managing those postpartum hormone drops, I'm keeping it real about how we survived this phase. Plus, sharing how I'm moving my body at 5 months postpartum, because somet...

Navigating New Year's resolutions as a new mom? Join me as I share my honest journey into 2025 with a 5-month-old. From realistic fitness goals to finding joy in small moments, discover how to set gentle intentions while embracing motherhood. Learn practical tips for balancing wellness, self-care, and family life with a baby, plus why it's okay to take it slow in this season of life. Rea...

Looking for tips on flying with a 2-month-old? In this episode, I'm sharing my complete guide to air travel with an infant, from security checkpoints to in-flight feeding. Learn about the best travel products for babies (including my honest Doona stroller review), how to pack for flying with a baby, and my tested feeding schedule for air travel. Plus, get my exact packing list and tips for tr...

Hey mama! In this episode, I'm getting raw and real about my breastfeeding journey with my 4-month-old Joelle. From confidently telling my nurse "I took a course!" to crying on the way home from our lactation consultant, I'm sharing it all. If you're wondering about breastfeeding with implants, struggling with latching, considering mixed feeding, or navigating the emotiona...

I'm sharing everything about my first 12 weeks postpartum - from hospital recovery to breastfeeding with implants. Join me for real talk about tear healing, baby blues, and body changes. If you're pregnant or a new mom, this is your unfiltered guide to what really happens after birth. postpartum recovery tips, fourth trimester guide, breastfeeding with implants, postpartum body changes,...

Join first-time mom Erika as she shares her raw, unfiltered labor story from her surprise pregnancy to delivery. In this episode of The Coffee Got Cold podcast, she details her 12-minute delivery, honest thoughts on epidurals, and the unexpected realities of the fourth trimester. Perfect for expecting mamas wanting real talk about childbirth, postpartum recovery, and the truth about those first mo...

In Episode 2 of The Coffee Got Cold podcast, I'm sharing my complete pregnancy journey as a first-time mom - from those early weeks of morning sickness to the final days of waiting for your baby. If you're pregnant or planning to be, this raw and honest trimester-by-trimester breakdown is for you! In this episode, I'm getting real about: First trimester survival mode (spoiler: lots...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Coffee Got Cold! I'm Erika, a 31-year-old first-time mom to my beautiful 3-month-old daughter Joelle, and I'm so excited to share my unexpected journey from running a clothing boutique to embracing the beautiful chaos of motherhood. In this episode, I'm getting real about: My story of surprise pregnancy and letting go of my 6-year business Ad...