Mom Brain, Big City

This week on Mom Brain, Big City , I’m talking with Megan Kiefer — mom of two, media literacy educator, founder of Take Two Media Initiative, and author of the upcoming book The Take Back . We talk about screen time, dopamine, overstimulation, boredom, and what it actually looks like to raise kids in a world that is literally designed to keep us glued to our phones. This conversation gets into: th...

This episode is such a special one. This week on Mom Brain, Big City , I’m joined by Angela Gilmore — a military spouse, mom of two, and incredibly talented photographer who is currently living in Japan with her family. We talk about what it actually looks like to raise kids while moving around the world, navigating long stretches of solo parenting during deployments, and building a life (and a bu...

This episode is for every mom who’s ever had an idea and thought, “When would I even have time to do that?” This week on Mom Brain, Big City , I’m joined by Jenn Cruzado — mom of two, full-time educator, and now children’s book author. We talk about what it actually looks like to write a book while raising kids, working full-time, and navigating the chaos of everyday life. Jenn shares how the idea...

In this solo episode of Mom Brain, Big City , I’m sharing a heavier story about grief, postpartum, and learning how to hold joy and loss at the same time. Two weeks after Mateo was born, I lost my Granjo, my grandma, my confidant, my hype girl. A month later, I also had to say goodbye to my soul dog, Athena, in a way I never expected. All while navigating the physical recovery, hormone crash, slee...

It’s been a minute, and today’s episode is basically a long, overdue voice note from me to you. In this surprise solo ep, I’m catching you up on everything : officially weaning, the emotional whiplash of ending my pumping journey, sleep regressions + separation anxiety kicking my ass, and the very real feelings that came with Mateo turning ONE (tears were shed LOL). We’re talking identity shifts,...

What if we talked about feeding without the pressure, guilt, or judgment? This week, I’m joined by Shelby Nelson , mom of two, almost-IBCLC, and the creator behind @supportivebreastfriend — the Instagram page that’s helping moms feel seen in their breastfeeding, pumping, and formula-feeding journeys. We talk about Shelby’s own experiences with feeding, the myths she’s constantly debunking online,...

If your baby isn’t sleeping through the night and you’ve found yourself wondering, “What am I doing wrong?” — this episode is your reminder that the answer is: nothing. I’m joined by Samantha from Hello Little Sleeper , the sleep consultant who helped us after Mateo hit a major regression post-illness. We talk about what sleep training actually looks like when it’s responsive and tailored to your...

What actually matters when it comes to baby milestones? And what can we stop spiraling over? This week, I’m joined by Kelsey McDonald from Playful Movements , a pediatric physical therapist and mom of two, to talk about all things motor development — what’s normal, when to worry, and how to support your baby without buying another $200 item. We also chat about the wild ride of parenting two kids,...

They say it takes a village… but sometimes that village is a group chat full of internet strangers who now know more about your boobs and your baby’s poop than your own family. In this episode, I’m sharing the story of how a random Facebook group turned into a 13-person lifeline of moms who’ve carried me through postpartum — from sleep regressions and pumping panics to late-night voice notes and “...

Postpartum identity crisis? I’m in it. This week, I’m talking about the weird in-between space of becoming a mom and still trying to feel like me. We’re getting into body image, biker shorts, breastfeeding logistics, and the emotional whiplash of seeing old pics of yourself and thinking, “Damn… she had no idea.” Plus: 🍼 A Cribside Confession involving rectal thermometers and pee (don’t ask) 🔍 Wh...

I’ve been quiet the past couple of weeks. Not because I didn’t have stories to share, but because the world has felt too heavy to ignore. This isn’t a regular episode — it’s a pause. A moment to sit with what’s happening in Gaza, across the U.S., and around the world… and how it hits differently now that I’m a mom. I talk about the emotional whiplash of stressing over my milk supply while watching...

This week, I’m unpacking the emotional tug-of-war that is being a working parent — and the identity shift no one prepares you for. I talk about my all-in relationship with work before Mateo, how becoming a mom changed my entire sense of purpose, and the bittersweet reality of loving both my job and my baby so deeply it hurts. Plus: Matt went back to work after paternity leave and I’m not okay, Mat...

Your baby outgrows their clothes, the bassinet, the swing — and you’re just supposed to be okay about it?? In this episode, Morgan gets real about the emotional gut-punch that comes with your baby suddenly not feeling like a newborn anymore. From packing away tiny onesies to transitioning out of the bassinet to watching her baby babble, belly laugh, and hold his own bottle — it’s equal parts beaut...

This week’s episode is a mini one, because I’m currently recovering from traveling with a baby on two hours of sleep. Highlights include:– Two blowouts (one mid-air, one just as the plane pulled away from the gate)– Mid-flight pumping on both flights– A broken window shade that ruined any hope of a nap– Mateo saving his loudest screams for landing (thanks, buddy) We’ve flown with him before, back...

In this episode, I’m talking all things feeding: the plan I made, the chaos that followed, and how I found a rhythm (kind of) somewhere between nipple butter and school storage closets. From the first latch in the hospital to pumping during a concert, I’m sharing the real story behind my breastfeeding and pumping journey — including the wrong flange size, the wearable pump that saved me, and the m...

I thought I was walking into a calm induction with snacks packed and a birth playlist queued up. What actually happened? A stat C-section, a miracle baby, and one of the scariest, most surreal moments of my life. In this episode, I’m sharing Mateo’s birth story — the one that didn’t go remotely according to plan. From the moment my OB said “We’re inducing,” to being rushed into the OR surrounded b...

Welcome to the very first episode of Mom Brain, Big City — where motherhood meets mayhem in a NYC apartment. I’m Morgan: first-time mom, chronic overthinker, and currently running on hours-old coffee and vibes. In this debut, I’m sharing how a comment from my boyfriend turned into the podcast you’re listening to — and why I needed a space to be real about motherhood. Spoiler: there’s pee, pumping...