Mama Making Podcast

On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast… In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, Jessica sits down with Stephanie, also known as the Hope Coach, to discuss how she helps overwhelmed moms rediscover joy and hope. Stephanie shares her journey into life coaching and emphasizes the power of renewing your mindset and prioritizing self-care. She offers practical tips like using a planner,...

On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast… We are honored to have a beautiful New Year Meditation for Mamas by Rooted Beings.  Amidst the come-down from the holiday chaos, take some time away for yourself to reset and ground yourself as we enter into the new year. In this meditation, you'll be guided through a journey of resetting to a frequency of love, emphasizing the importance of...

On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast… Mel Cosio, a physical therapist specializing in CrossFit and pregnant/postpartum athletes, shares her expertise on staying active during pregnancy and postpartum.  Mel discusses the importance of listening to your body, making exercise modifications, and celebrating small wins. She also highlights the benefits of working with a pelvic floor physic...

On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast… Jessica is joined by Jessie Larson, the voice behind the Positively You podcast, for an uplifting conversation about the role of mindset in motherhood. Together, they explore how to shift from autopilot to intentional living, the impact of self-talk, and the importance of offering yourself grace in parenting. Jessie shares her journey into mindset...

On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast… Jessica chats with Rachel Wade of RX Nutrition Counseling, a registered dietitian specializing in sports nutrition, women's health, and eating disorders. Rachel shares her journey into the field of nutrition and her passion for providing individualized care. Together, they explore how to navigate body image issues and focus on long-term healt...

On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast… Jessica sits down with Mariela De Santiago of New Mom Talk Podcast  to hear her candid and inspiring journey into motherhood. Mariela opens up about her experiences from pregnancy to postpartum recovery, shedding light on the lack of preparation many moms face for the postpartum stage. She discusses the challenges of labor and delivery and highlig...

In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast... Jessica is joined by Dr. Angie Recendez, a Webster-certified chiropractor specializing in pediatric and pregnancy care, to discuss the transformative impact of chiropractic care throughout the lifespan. Dr. Angie highlights the importance of prenatal chiropractic care for nervous system regulation and preparing for a desired birth. She also shares her...

In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast... Jessica talks with Andria Singletary, mompreneur and business coach, about her journey in building a business that aligns with her current season of life. Andrea shares her insights on the importance of self-compassion and leveraging community support while navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship.  She also introduces her upcoming membership, the So...

In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast... Jessica talks with Stephanie, homesteader and blogger, about her inspiring journey into homesteading and how it’s shaped her family’s lifestyle. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of starting small, taking one step at a time, and prioritizing what best serves her family. She discusses how growing their own food and choosing non-toxic products have bec...

In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast... It might be spooky season, but money doesn't have to be scary! Jessica sits down with Meghan, certified financial planner and host of Money Isn't Scary , to discuss the intersection of finances and motherhood.  Together, they explore the influence of generational beliefs on financial behaviors, the power of women in financial decision-making,...

In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast... Jessica talks with Meredith, the creator of the Baby-Centered Sleep Method, about her unique approach to sleep training. Meredith shares her journey in developing a personalized, intuitive method that adapts to each child's temperament and individual needs, breaking away from traditional sleep training models. She highlights the importance of unde...

On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast… To celebrate my son's 2nd birthday, I'm finally sharing my birth story about on the podcast! After much hesitation, I'm finally sharing. It's hard, it's vulnerable, it's emotional, it's all the feelings. Thank you for listening  This episode is sponsored by Collabs Creative - a boutique digital marketing company...

On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast… Jessica is joined by Katie Fenske, certified potty trainer and host of Burnt Pancakes with Katie , to discuss her journey from teaching to starting her own potty training business. Katie dives into the challenges and anxieties parents face during potty training, offering practical tips and insights to make the process smoother. Together, they expl...

On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast... We talk with writer, author, and activist Avital Norman Nathman about her book The Good Mother Myth and her upcoming release The Perfect Birth Myth . Avital shares her personal pregnancy and birth experience, including the incredible she encountered with midwifery care, emphasizing her decision to cornerstone the importance of reproductive justi...

On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast… Jessica sits down with Paula Norcott, an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), to discuss the vital role of community support for new parents.  Together, Paula & Jessica explore the challenges of early parenthood, debunk common myths about lactation, and emphasize the importance of a parent-centered approach to breastfeed...

In this episode, we chat with Sarah Croce, co-founder of The Village, a nonprofit dedicated to providing practical support to moms with no strings attached. Sarah shares the mission behind The Village, which offers scholarship funds for birthing and doula classes, lactation consultants, and everyday essentials like house cleaning, diapers, wipes, and formula.  Sarah explains how The Village raises...

On this week's episode of The Mama Making Podcast... We sit down with Alyssa Jenkins, the owner and founder of The Simple Olive , to hear her inspiring journey of creating and expanding her unique breast milk jewelry business. Alyssa takes us behind the scenes, sharing the intricate process of crafting these special pieces and how she manages to keep everything organized. She also opens up ab...

The Mama Making Podcast is relaunching with a new name and a whole new vibe! The host, Jessica, shares her journey into motherhood and her passion for pregnancy and motherhood. She discusses her struggles with postpartum mental health, her new ADHD diagnosis, and what's next for the podcast! The podcast will continue to be guest-based, with a focus on conversations with experts and other moms...

In today’s episode we are closing out the “New Year, Rewind” series in which we will talk about tangible ways we can head into the new year by making small adjustments to home and life in ways that are doable for the busy family. We’ll be chatting with Sarah Parisi -- Sarah is a professional organizer and she is the owner and founder of The Clutter Curator here in the Chicagoland area. Sarah’s mis...

In today’s episode we are continuing on with the “New Year Rewind” series - we'll be continuing to talk about tangible ways we can head into the new year by making small adjustments to home and life in ways that are doable for the busy family. We’ll be chatting with Greg Buck -- Greg is a Owner of CrossFit Arioch, he’s a level 2 CrossFit coach, nutrition coach, and has an atypical style to he...

Next up in the "New Year Rewind” we’ll be hearing from Sam Karoll! Sam is the Founder and CEO of Xplore Nutrition - I'm very excited to talk to him today about how we can reframe the way we see food and setting attainable nutrition goals to last us through the year, not just the new year! You can connect with Sam: On Instagram: @xplorenutrition & @samkaroll On Facebook: @xplorenutrit...

Kicking off the “New Year Rewind” series, we’ll look back at our chat with Kristen about tangible ways we can head into the new year by making small adjustments to home and life in ways that are doable for the busy family. Kristen is a mom to twin girls and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to making a lifestyle change attainable! You can connect with Kristen and check out her Endurance Coach...

This holiday season we’re kicking it back to our 2021 Holiday Help Series! In finishing up the Holiday Rewind series, we welcome Taylor Cole & Madison Hatch from the Stepped Up Coparenting. Taylor and Madison have a really incredible story about how they became coparents and podcast hosts! I’m excited to jump into their story and learn how they got to where they are and talk a little bit about...

This holiday season we’re kicking it back to our 2021 Holiday Help Series!  In this episode, we pick Stephanie Seferian’s brain in minimalism in the holiday season! Stephanie is an author, a full-time podcaster, wife, and mother to two daughters. She is on a mission to simplify eco-friendly living to enjoy life’s sweeter moments.  Stephanie has written the book Sustainable Minimalism: The Aspiring...

This holiday season we’re kicking it back to our 2021 Holiday Help Series!  In this episode, I chat with the incredible Jill Thorson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker all about building healthy boundaries as we enter into the holiday season! We hit all the topics: Family traditions - long standing ones and starting new ones Coming home for the holidays - or not How to navigate family who want to ta...