The Messy Mom Podcast

In this replay, Cari and Bailey discuss effective strategies to reduce extra intra-abdominal pressure, aiming to minimize the risk of worsening diastasis and other postpartum issues. They emphasize the importance of focusing on functional training and gradually returning to regular workouts after labor. Tune in to gain valuable insights into reducing intra-abdominal pressure by avoiding sucking in...

Are you ready to take your at-home workouts to the next level? Today’s episode is for you! We’re joined by Ilyssa, a product marketer from Tempo, a cutting-edge strength training app. She shares her journey of connecting with Tempo and the incredible technology they offer. In our conversation, we explore the history of Tempo, its amazing capabilities compared to other fitness apps, such as form fe...

Are you struggling with Hyperemesis Gravidarum and looking for solutions? Today, we’re joined by dietitian Rebekah Matznick, who shares her personal experience with this condition. Rebekah is currently using a Zofran pump, which has significantly improved her current third pregnancy compared to her first two. In our conversation, we explore her challenging experiences with HG, explain what the Zof...

Are you ready to make magic for your children's childhood? Join Cari and Bailey in today's conversation with Emily Wehner, a photographer and mom influencer, as she shares insights from her viral TikTok posts and her creation of an amazing PDF titled 'Childhood Magic,' which compiled comments from these videos, highlighting what truly made childhood magical for many. In our conversation with Emily...

Curious about the journey to becoming a surrogate and how to prepare for it? That's exactly why we've invited Kayla Brugger, the owner of Pilates Body by Kayla, to join us as our podcast guest today as she explores the possibility of becoming a surrogate and shares her personal experience with the process. In our conversation, we take a look at Kayla's path to considering surrogacy, from her initi...

Today, we're diving deep into the realities of postpartum recovery, beyond the typical zero to four weeks timeframe. We'll explore the often unspoken challenges of the long-term, forever, postpartum stage that moms go through. Join Bailey and Cari as they share practical nuggets of information from their own postpartum experiences and professional training. In our conversation, we explore Bailey’s...

As Cari celebrates turning 40, she reflects on her birthday experience and her anticipation for the journey ahead in this new decade. Together she and Bailey are challenging societal norms surrounding aging, rejecting age-related stigmas by embracing 40, and celebrating milestones. In today's conversation, we explore Cari's thoughts about turning 40 years old, the biggest lessons she learned in he...

Curious about your birthing options and finding the best fit for you? Join Cari and Bailey in today's conversation with Rachel Klein, the founder of Revival Food Co., as she shares her unique birth stories covering a range of experiences, from unmedicated to medicated births in different settings. In our conversation with Rachel, we explore the various birthing choices for women, emphasizing that...

We’ve got some exciting news! Bailey is back with a new “Beau” in her life, and she's ready to spill all the details about her new baby and the birth story. In today's conversation, we dive into Bailey's journey, exploring the differences between her first and second labor experiences, what she did differently, how her first little one is navigating it all, and more. Don't miss out on the full sco...

When you hear concierge medicine what do you think? For us, one of the first thoughts was unaffordable. That’s why we brought Elizabeth Bowen, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, a certified nurse practitioner in pediatrics, as our podcast guest today. She runs a concierge medicine business based in Indianapolis, specializing in direct primary care. In our conversation with Elizabeth, we dive into the world of di...

Bailey and Cari are back with a life update! Many have been curious about Cari's decision to move to Florida and homeschool her kids. In this episode, we'll dive into the reasons behind these choices and celebrate the beauty of embracing life's messiness, being weird, and being open to new experiences. We hope this episode helps inspire you to explore different paths and avoid feeling tied to the...

Are you curious about the upcoming trends in 2024? Join Cari and Bailey in today's episode as they kick off the year after a short hiatus. Grab your coffee and settle in for a chat about what's in and out this year, the popular baby names from 2023, and the trending names for 2024. Let's jump in! Resources: The 2024 Glossy Guide Kosas Makeup (affiliate link) Find us over on Instagram @‌fitmamain30...

Today, we're thrilled to have Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins return to the show to dive into all things related to preparing for the delivery room. It's a special full-circle moment as she previously joined us right before Bailey's first son was born, discussing birth preparation and creating a birth plan. Now, we're back for her second pregnancy, covering everything about the delivery room experienc...

In this replay, Bailey answers the top pre and postnatal exercise questions that Fit Mama In 30 gets time and time again, such as; if you didn’t exercise before pregnancy, can you start exercising now? Tune in to gain valuable insights into the safety of strength training during pregnancy, dispel myths about starting exercise during pregnancy, the importance of postpartum recovery, and more. Resou...

In today’s episode, we tackle the important topic of prenatal depression, an often overlooked issue affecting 1 in 7 women. Our guest, Laila from the Learning to Mom Podcast, shares her personal experience with prenatal depression and provides invaluable guidance on how to recognize and manage it. Prenatal depression is a serious issue, and its symptoms, including persistent sadness, appetite and...

In the second episode of our prenatal series, we're delving deep into optimizing fertility. Joining us today is Brooks Vaughn, a women's health nurse practitioner specializing in fertility (you may recall her from episode 48 ). Whether you're actively trying to get pregnant or thinking about it, this podcast episode is a treasure trove of insights that we wish we'd known in our own pregnancy journ...

Today we're diving into the first episode of our prenatal series, where we'll be discussing things to consider when you are thinking about getting pregnant (and have the luxury to plan). If you have the opportunity to plan in the coming 6-12 months, we've gathered some helpful tips that we wish we had done. We'll cover the importance of nutrition, including folate, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, prote...

As we wrap up our parenting series, we decided to have a little fun. Today, Bailey and Cari are diving into mom hacks! If you're not familiar, these are those quirky little nuggets that help make life easier. As every parent knows, sometimes you try a hack, and it's a game-changer, while other times, well, there's just no hack. We've all been there. So, join us for a fun and insightful chat as we...

We're back with another podcast episode that in our opinion is both important and a bit messy – today, we're delving into the world of potty training! Joining us is Liliana Horbatiuk, the founder of Lil Baby Sleep and Potty Training Consulting. Who is also the mom behind Lil Baby Sleep and the Lil Potty Plan. Her mission is to help parents, like yourself, overcome those big milestones that can be...

In this week's episode, we're delighted to have Diane Boden, the host of the Minimalist Moms podcast and the author of the book "Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity," join us. We've invited her on to discuss the incredible power of minimalism in reducing stress, especially in the realm of motherhood, and how it can lead to a more stress-free life overall. Listen in as we explore...

Today we have Brooke Romney joining us, who is our first guest in our new parenting series. She is here to help dive into a topic that we think is really important – how to teach your kids how to stand up for themselves. As parents, our thoughts often revolve around the moments when our children are away from us especially as they head back to school. We find ourselves wondering: How are they? Are...

Are you struggling to find time for your fitness routine during the back-to-school whirlwind? In this episode, we discuss how to stay on track with your fitness goals during this busy season. We don’t want you to use the back-to-school season as a reason to hit pause on your goals. We understand that living a healthy lifestyle is a continuous journey. But we want you to understand that navigating...

We are celebrating our 50th episode! And guess what? We have an incredible guest for you. Joining us today is the amazing Celeste Yvonne, also known as the Ultimate Mom Challenge. She is 5 1/2 years sober and is coming on to chat about all things mommy wine culture. During our chat with Celeste, she shares eye-opening perspectives that we had never even considered. Together, we explore the world o...

Of course, you need cardio in your life but through years of education and personal experience (we're both moms too!), we've come to realize the incredible importance of strength training. It's not just about carrying your child during pregnancy; it's about rehabilitating and recovering during the postpartum period, rebuilding your strength, and regaining to wherever you want to be. Join us in thi...

This week on the Messy Mom Podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Brookes Vaughan WHNP, a women's health practitioner and founder of the Women's Health Company. During our conversation, we will be talking about another topic that no one else seems to want to talk about and that is getting up close and personal with your period. But we believe it's important to talk about it, as eve...