I'm a Mom?!

*The advice and information shared on this episode should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your own medical providers for medical advice* "IF YOU IGNORE YOUR TEETH LONG ENOUGH, THEY WILL GO AWAY" Join me on the crunchiest conversation yet with Dr Chris Spelman DDS on why postpartum moms especially, need to get back to a good state of oral health, build our overall health...

*The advice and information shared on this episode should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your own medical providers for medical advice* Dr Lauren Mandell is a rare gem because she is a prenatal/postpartum physical therapy and personal fitness specialist. She saw the huge gap in this underserved community (us!) and founded her business called Evolution Mom in Central NJ.  She shar...

We have a long summer ahead of us. And just like winter, a lot of us are going to find respite in the library to entertain our kids and borrow some books. The problem is, so many toddler books are repetitive, unoriginal, and boring for both the kids and us to read. We borrowed 130+ books in the last 9 months and I'll tell you which ones were the best and worst so you don't need to waste...

We have a long summer ahead of us. And just like winter, a lot of us are going to find respite in the library to entertain our kids and borrow some books. The problem is, so many toddler books are repetitive, unoriginal, and boring for both the kids and us to read. We borrowed 130 books in the last 9 months and I'll tell you which ones were the best and worst so you don't need to waste y...

**The advice and information shared on this episode should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your own medical providers for medical advice** Top Dermatologist, Dr Gina Caputo DO shares with us TRULY simple, doable skincare routines UNDER 3 STEPS for moms who are trying to get their sparkle back. We talk about skin, anti-aging, hair loss, Tik Tok trends that are outright ridiculous,...

PART 2:  We left no stone unturned in this hilarious conversation about everything that changed in our bodies from head to toe after having our first, second, and her third babies! I have never heard such a comprehensive, raw conversation about this topic on any podcast and I'm proud of us that we were not embarrassed and went the whole way.  Thank you Sarah for filling the perfect podcast gu...

PART 1:  We left no stone unturned in this hilarious conversation about everything that changed in our bodies from head to toe after having our first, second, and her third babies! I have never heard such a comprehensive, raw conversation about this topic on any podcast and I'm proud of us that we were not embarrassed and went the whole way.  Thank you Sarah for filling the perfect podcast gu...

Other than being a public figure, TedX Raleigh speaker, motivational speaker on purpose (and teacher), entrepreneur, podcast host, mom of 2 twin teens, stepmother of 4 adult children, and grandmother of 5 - Lynette Lewis is a dear friend, role model, and mentor of mine. I've had the absolute honor of knowing her and learning from her life story - which is incredibly rich.  She is also the pur...

Sophia flies into Arizona from Lagos, Nigeria at 7-8 months to give birth to her first baby (she's an American living abroad). What seems to be a situation setting her up to fail - absolutely doesn't and she has a fantastic birthing experience with BOTH of her kids. How did she pull that off?  There are a number of uncontrollable factors in the birthing process, but some are controllable...

**Please note that none of the content in this episode is or should be considered as medical advice. None of us are medical professionals, and you should consult your own medical provider(s) for any medical advice. This is only us sharing our experiences and opinions alone** My key takeaways:  C-sections are NOT easy! omg! hats off to all of the c-section mamas out there ANY birth can be traumatic...

What makes a successful birth? Are they possible? I was an unbeliever, until I learned some really hard lessons from my first birth (and through the birth trauma) and applied it to my second birth that ended up being mostly successful. One of the big ticket items of having that successful birthing experience, was that after having a completely unmedicated, natural, no-epidural birth for my first b...

Who doesn't like a grand deconstruction of an identity crisis?  I'm sorry if I said the word "unchanging" 120 times. I'll do better next time but I think I got my points across. We reverse engineered this identity crisis thing to its roots. As usual, I went deep into the questions: What is identity? Why do we have identity crises? why do we have them as we become moms? Wha...

True to form, I share the unfiltered realities of being a new SAHM (5 MONTHS IN!! WOO HOO!), what I actually do in a day, to encourage you if you're looking to make the leap that if I can do it, you can too.  Do I regret quitting my career? Listen till the end! Lastly fr: You are not alone.

It is totally normal and okay, and in my opinion, natural and instinctual that moms change their political views after they become moms. I went from progressive to conservative, and I know this is common. It's okay to change your mind!  We now have little ones who are defenseless, naive, innocent, and mean the world to us. It's not just about us anymore. We want to, and should defend and...

The more I read the bible, and look at the world in a biblical perspective, the more I realize how hard truth can be.  Truth can be hard to accept. It is divisive, it is exclusive, and it is absolute.  But I love God, I fear Him, and I have a real relationship with Him. I respect His ways, His order, His perspective - above all else.  You could call me extreme, out of touch, hardcore, religious, o...

**WARNING** No medical advice is being provided on this episode. I am not a medical professional and none of the data presented here should be taken as such.  It would be remiss of me to argue for pro-life with just an emotional, personal story. Because what really matters is data. So here, I take an interesting often overlooked perspective on the abortion issue. How hard is it to get pregnant? Is...

**CAUTION** This episode talks about graphic imagery related to abortion and other content that may be disturbing to listeners.  Four years ago, I was pro-choice. Now, I'm pro-life. My transformation was three-fold. One was due to a very personal and emotional experience - my miscarriage which I talk about here on this episode. The second is through science and data. The third, is actually th...

**CONTENT WARNING** Information that may be considered disturbing is shared on this episode that relates to sexual crimes, harassment, children etc.  Women's bathrooms, locker rooms, private spaces are being compromised. Why are these spaces that are meant to be safe, private, and segregated - no longer? Where is this trend in transgenderism coming from?  Would you feel safe with a dude in a...

These were actually my thoughts as a young woman in my teen/early twenties. I really did think that having a baby would ruin my career and my life. Family wasn't a huge priority. Can you relate? And then I became a mom 3 years ago and I have realized how incredibly toxic this line of thought is, and I explore where the heck this came from in this episode.  Lastly fr: You are not alone.

'Mental load' has been thrown around a lot lately, and I 100% can relate. We all suffer. In this episode we talk through the massive transformation of mental load pre vs post mom, the intense but finite season of it, and potential ways to lessen the load.  Career mom podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BoUVQkhIN7D6hHGlG3vSb?si=6bf8e746abd047a9 Suzanne Venker podcast: https://youtu.be...

Time seems to always slip through my fingers, even while I am spending the most time I've ever had with my girls. Becoming a mom has made me think of mortality in a completely different way, and I'm disciplining myself to be more present daily so I can make the most of this precious season.  Love Letter to Right Now - the Lis and Sarah podcast Slipping through my fingers - Declan McKenna...

Mom guilt seems like something we all suffer from. I struggled with little guilts, big guilts and everything in between - from the lack of baby nursery to sending my first to daycare at 4 months 9hrs a day. Can we ever be free from mom guilt? Why do we feel guilty? Is guilt always a bad thing?  Have an open conversation with me about this! Lastly fr: You are not alone.

**CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions about medical complications, negligence, PPD, stress, depression, trauma, and other mental health issues, along with graphic scenes that may be upsetting and stressful to some people. Opinions shared by me/all featured voices are their own and should not be considered as legal or medical advice** Our hormones go WILD during pregnancy, labor, the...

**CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions about medical complications, negligence, PPD, stress, depression, trauma, and other mental health issues, along with graphic scenes that may be upsetting and stressful to some people. Opinions shared by me/all featured voices are their own and should not be considered as legal or medical advice** The crazy transformation of becoming a mom starts...

I went from super selfish, immature, career-obsessed woman who looked down on SAHMs. Now, I quit my job (2 months ago) and I AM a SAHM! WHAT? What happened?  Lastly fr: You are not alone.