Mama Making Podcast

So excited to be kicking off the first episode of the Holiday Help series! 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 talk politics and MU...

*NEW SERIES ALERT* So excited to announce the new series: Holiday Help! Here's what you can expect: Ask a Therapist: Building Holiday Boundaries Minimalist Gift Giving through the holidays and beyond Coparenting: Successfully getting through the holidays! Can't wait to kick this one off!! If you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk a...

In closing out the Expecting the Unexpected series, I am very excited to have author Brittany Bergman on the podcast. She is a writer, a wife, and a mother to two children. We do a deep dive on her book Expecting Wonder and gain a little more insight on her transformative experience of becoming a mother. You can connect with Brittany: On her website: https://www.brittanylbergman.com/ On Instagram:...

In the third episode of the "Expecting the Unexpected" Series, I talking with Susan - she is a mom to a sweet new baby, wife, and incredible Crossfit coach! We chat about her experience through her first pregnancy and her expectations of it all. We also going to deep dive on the relationship transition from being a couple to becoming parents. Susan's Recommendations: Cherish the Fir...

Up next in the Expecting the Unexpected series, I talk with my friend Erica, she is a mom to a toddler and pregnant with baby #2! We chat about her experience through her first pregnancy and now her more challenging second pregnancy. Erica highlights the fact that pregnancy isn’t always rainbows and sunshine for everyone, but it can still be beautiful *Bonus points if you catch the sweet mama mome...

Welcome to the Expecting the Unexpected Series! To kick off the episode, I chat with Taylor, of Taylor Lynn Studios, about her blissful pregnancy that went a little less than expected at around 36 weeks. She shares her experience of receiving a scary diagnosis, changing providers, having her birth plan go sideways, and all that she's hearing in the field as a Maternity, Family, and Birth Life...

*NEW SERIES ALERT* So excited to announce the new series: Expecting the Unexpected! We'll be talking with: Authors Expecting parents Unexpected parents of multiples AND MANY MORE Can't wait to kick this one off!! If you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at bab...

In this episode, I talk with Erin, a mom of two, an educator, and a blogger! We discuss her experience being an educator to children with autism, receiving an autism diagnosis for her own daughter, and what life looks like through her lens. Erin is very open and honest in this episode about both the challenges and milestones to be celebrated and I'm grateful to have been able to get a peek in...

In this episode, I chat  with Taylor who is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and she gives a professional perspective to receiving a disability diagnosis. You'll learn what a BCBA actually does, what all the acronyms really stand for, and a good idea as to what a parent could expect from going to a BCBA and navigating through a diagnosis! Taylor Recommends: A local Special Recreation...

FIRST EPISODE IN THE NAVIGATING A DISABILITY DIAGNOSIS SERIES!!! To kick off the series, I talk with Karen, a mom of 2 who has navigated early intervention services for both of her kids and continues to navigate resources as it pertains to their diagnoses. She has been a fierce advocate for her children and gives incredible advice for parents in all stage of diagnosis. Karen Recommends: My Recess...

Can I tell you how nervous I am to publish this episode?  Starting this podcast was a HUGE step out of my comfort zone, but with all that said, I’m still so glad I started.  Since starting, I have learned of people listen to each episode who I never would’ve guessed was a listener, I’ve gotten sneak peek baby announcements from people who listen, and starting this podcast has forced me to dive eve...

LAST EPISODE OF THE WORKING MOMS SERIES!!! To finish up the WORKING MOM's series, I talk with one of my best friends Catie at her kitchen island about being a mama in the corporate world. She shares about her first pregnancy and being a new mom while still in the office environment and getting pregnant with baby #2 just before the pandemic started! Guest appearances: Dogs, Dunkin & Dudley...

We've officially launched the new series format! To keep it moving with the WORKING MOM's series, I chat with Andrea about what it has been like to be a nurse during the pandemic with 2 school age children and how she makes sure to carve out time for herself! This mama truly does it all! If you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk ab...

We've officially launched the new series format! To kick off the WORKING MOM's series, I got to talk with Mollie about her experience as a practicing lawyer and mom of 2 under 3! Mollie shares about the delivery of her first child and we dig deeper on birth trauma Guest's Recommendations: Mollie discusses the PEAPOD Clinic at Northwestern -- a clinic in Chicago and suburbs with its...

We're switchin' it up! Starting next week we will be implementing a new format -- check out this quick update about what you can expect! If you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com  Don’t forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @the...

In this episode, we’re going to chat with Caroline and discuss the more emotional, spiritual, and mental side of home birth. I dig deep on some of my questions and thoughts about home birth and Caro gives more perspective on her experience! Guest's Recommendations: Evidence Based Birth: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ When Survivors Give Birth: https://www.pennysimkin.com/shop/when-survivors-...

In this episode, we’re going to chat with Caroline and Kori about their home birth! From making the decision to have a home birth, choosing their birth team, preparing, and the birth -- they share it all! We also discuss the traditional midwifery model and the differences between care in the States and France. Stay tuned for Caro's Part 2... Guest's Recommendations: Evidence Based Birth:...

In this episode, I talk with my cousin Caitlin about her baby making story, pregnancy, delivery & parenting as a same sex parent. We get into their research for a donor, her difficult pregnancy, a rollercoaster delivery, and we dig deep on what she looks forward to as a same sex mom.  Guest's Recommendations: Mosie Baby Insemination Kit: https://mosiebaby.com/ Zak's Safari - A Story...

In this episode, I talk with my friend Tina about her motherhood journey from her diagnosis with Huntington's Disease (HD), IVF, genetic testing, gestational diabetes, and her delivery! HD causes deterioration in a person’s physical, mental, and emotional abilities, usually during their prime working years. It's said HD is like having Parkinson's, ALS, and Alzheimer's at the sa...

In this episode, I shoot the sh*t with my good friend Monica! We talk openly about our questions, anxieties, and what we're excited about from conception all the way through post partum.  Guest's Recommendations: Flo Period Tracking app: https://flo.health/ Ovia Fertility Tracking app: https://www.oviahealth.com/apps Taking Cara Babies: https://takingcarababies.com/ If you're intere...

In the very first episode, we are going to chat with Heidi all about her motherhood journey — from setting her intentions in preconception all the way through to her 8 months into motherhood! Heidi's Recommendations: ASMR Videos for Insomnia https://youtube.com/c/ediyasmr https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9S6coLEGVbeHsjVd9MsGcZV_2l-LbsHd https://youtu.be/RuAXYvNh4Rc Zen Mama's https://...

Welcome to The Baby Making Podcast! This podcast digs deep on all things babies, parenthood, and everything in between — think Red Table Talk meets Talk Sex with Sue Johansson! This episode kicks off the podcast and describes what you'll be jumping into! Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Email us at: babymakingpod@gmail.com Follow us on all socials @thebabymakingpodcast Music : Roa...