hey mama | the formama podcast

When your first birth doesn't go how you thought it would, what do you do? How do you support your body - mentally and physically as you prepare for your second homebirth? Well, in this episode we chat with our dear friend Ashley all about her first homebirth that didn’t go quite as planned, dive into the redeeming birth of her second baby, and the importance of creating a sacred birth space....

We are defined by our busy schedules and how many things we get done in a day as a mama, right? Well, this Mama has taken a different approach and we loved hearing how she was led to live a slow(er) life, focusing on what was important, making big changes for her and her family, grief and the beautiful balance of it all. In this episode we chat with the lovely Halley and hear more about her heart...

How do you make radical changes for your family overnight? Well, in this episode we talk to Suey about the balance of eliminating products from our homes that don't serve us, creating a home that cultivates play and a love for nature.  We discuss everything from easy swaps to make in your home, to her son's journey with eczema and all things fermenting. We know that you will gain so much f...

Have you ever had a gut feeling and ignored it? Have you doubted your innate mother intuition? In this episode we explore what it means to listen to your instincts, the progression of a heart for motherhood and finally a massive career change. We bet you won’t guess what her favorite “career” of all has been! Join us as we chat with Jacquelyn and get to know a little more about her story, warm per...

In this week's episode, we sat down with Speech and Language Pathologist, Kaitlynn, to chat with her all about what to look for in early speech, ways to communicate with your child, and tips and tricks you can implement today. Kaitlynn discusses everything from what  red flags to look for, early speech signs and intention as well as some amazing strategies you can start implementing today with...

What if you actually were fully supported and got what you needed to help you in your postpartum? Well in this episode we talk with Kaitlin McGreyes, the founder of “Be Her Village”, all about the importance of a village in your 4th trimester, how to mindfully register and the beauty of doing motherhood together. We hope this episode will encourage you to seek out a community if you don't have...

What are some of the most important things to do in pregnancy as you prepare for baby? Well, in this episode we discuss our top 3 focuses within birth preparation and what we really like to emphasize with our mama’s -  fuel, movement and breath work. We talk about some of our favorite resources and ways to implement these practices today! We hope this episode is full of helpful information th...

What do you do when your OB and nurses are telling you to do something that goes against everything you know is true? Do you listen to them and ignore your own intuition? In this episode chat with Kendall and learn about the obstacles that this mama was up against and how she  advocated for  herself and her baby. We are amazed by her strength and the courage it took to say no. We can't w...

What happens when we let go and choose to trust our bodies? This mama reminds us of the power that we hold when we truly surrender to the birth process. Not only did she have an incredible birth experience, but she was able to bloom under the guidance of her amazing midwives. In this episode we discuss  her transition of care from an OB to midwife, labor and birth and lastly,  her trying...

Our society tells us that motherhood is something to dread, that children will change your life for the worse and that your life will never be the same - “ just you wait”. However, that is not the perspective we want to adopt, we believe children are a gift and a joy.  And, we believe that it is true, your life will never be the same - children bring a new life, a new perspective, a new rhyth...

We know trying to live  a clean life can be overwhelming with the endless choices of "non-toxic" options we are faced with daily.  In this episode  we discuss our journeys, the choices we have made along the way and our passion for living holistically.  It's all about balance and we hope to encourage you and empower you to make the best decisions for your home and family. 

Welcome to the hey mama podcast! We are your hosts Shaina + Tessa. We are sisters, mothers, and doulas, and are passionate about living an intentional life and all things motherhood. Our goal with this podcast is to help redefine what motherhood can look like, by focusing on the joy, blessing and empowerment that comes from living a life in community with other like minded women. Join us weekly as...