Mom Mode

I hope you enjoy this inspiring episode of Mom Mode as I sit down with Francesca LoChirco, a dynamic mom who successfully balances a full-time career as a pharmacist, motherhood, and her own personal wellness. Francesca shares about her motherhood journey, transitioning careers while pregnant, and the mental and physical shifts that have empowered her to thrive in both her professional and persona...

In this episode, Lauren Nolan, author of the renowned blog, Lake Shore Lady, shares her unique journey to motherhood, becoming a mom at 37, and the transformative experiences that come with it. We discuss the challenges and joys of parenting, the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with our husbands, and the societal pressures surrounding motherhood. Lauren emphasizes the significance...

In this episode, I interview Lauren Saunders, a prenatal nutritionist, who shares her journey into the world of fertility and nutrition. We discuss the importance of understanding root causes of fertility issues, the significance of proper testing and analysis, and the role of nutrition and supplementation during pregnancy and postpartum. Lauren emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to women...

I am so excited to introduce you to our next guest, Emi Naegle! After giving birth to her daughter, Emi experienced peripartum cardiomyopathy (heart failure caused by pregnancy) and as difficult as this diagnosis has been on her and her family, she chooses to continually find the beauty in every day life and motherhood! We discuss her birth story, the events that led up to her diagnosis, how she c...

In this episode, I interviewed Blake Stewart, a birth doula, to explore the role and significance of doulas in the childbirth process. Blake shares her journey into becoming a doula, the support she provides to mothers during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, and how to find and hire a doula. The conversation also touches on the experiences of unmedicated births, C-sections, and the importance of...

In this episode of Mom Mode, I am joined by the hilarious Meaghan Ranee, a very popular content creator and new mother. In this episode we discussed Meaghan's journey into content creation, the challenges and joys of motherhood, and how she balances her roles as a mom, wife, and influencer. Meaghan shares her experiences with breastfeeding, the importance of humor in parenting, and the realities o...

In this episode, I interviewed Jamie O'Neal, the founder of the Mom Walk Collective, a movement aimed at bringing mothers together through community walks. Jamie shares her personal journey into motherhood, the challenges she faced, including mental health struggles and a divorce, and how these experiences led her to create a supportive network for moms. This conversation explores the importance o...

In this episode of Mom Mode, I interviewed Dr. Mae Hughes, a pelvic floor physical therapist, to discuss the importance of pelvic floor therapy for women, especially during and after pregnancy. We explore the various aspects of pelvic floor health, the significance of timing for therapy, and the comprehensive approach needed for recovery. Dr. Hughes emphasizes that pelvic floor therapy is benefici...

In this episode of Mom Mode, I interview Stephanie May Wilson, a podcaster and author who shares her journey of navigating life's transitions, particularly in motherhood and career. Stephanie discusses her recent move to Spain with her family, the challenges of balancing work and family life, and the cultural adjustments they are making. She emphasizes the importance of community, the resilience o...

I am so excited to introduce our next guest, a wonderful mama, and an incredibly talented singer / songwriter Audrey of @audreyandnathan music! As a new mom, the first year of motherhood is beautiful yet challenging in so many ways. After Audrey's daughter was born she began writing music and it soon became an outlet for her to express what she had been feeling internally throughout her mother...

I am so excited and feel so honored to introduce our next guest,  @kaitlynnmiesner  - aka Harlow’s mom! Their story is truly an example of how powerful prayer is. During week 24 of Kaitlynn’s pregnancy, she found out that her umbilical cord started to be AEDF (absent end diastolic flow) which means that her daughter Harlow was getting intermittent blood flow instead of consistent. During our conve...

I am excited to introduce you to our next guest, and mom of two beautiful girls, Kimberly Roman! In today's episode we talk about what it is like going from 1 baby girl to 2, her experience with preeclampsia, what it's like having a baby in the NICU, advice for growing families, and so much more! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, and encourage everyone to follow along with Kimbe...

I am so excited to introduce my first guest, Stephanie Norman! Mom of four, 3 of which are spontaneous identical triplet girls! We talk about everything triplets, including her journey from getting a big surprise at her ultrasound, the stress and complications of going from one to four children, her advice for any mom out there expecting multiples, going viral on TikTok, what life looks like as a...

On today's episode, I wanted to take the time to introduce myself, my story, and my inspiration for starting Mom Mode. I am so excited that you're here, and can't wait to introduce you to our first guests!