Mom Jeans and Minivans

What happens when mom instincts start whispering, something’s up? We ask questions, we do research, we keep a closer eye and ear out for anything more to these gut feelings, and we turn to the professionals.  This week, Morgen and Trisha sit down with someone especially close to home, a mom of two boys and one of Morgen’s nearest and dearest, to talk about navigating evaluations and services for t...

This week on Mom Jeans & Minivans, Morgan and Trisha chat with Dr. Ash, a “concierge doctor” (as Morgen has so accurately coined him).  Dr. Ash brings a refreshingly human approach to healthcare, focusing on value-based, preventative care rather than quick fixes. With his background in internal medicine, he dives into everything from social determinants of health to the pitfalls of insurance b...

This week on Mom Jeans and Minivans, Morgen and Trisha tackle one of the most important and often intimidating parts of parenting: having the big conversations with our kids. From talking about bodies and boundaries with 6-year-olds to navigating puberty, sex, and body image as they grow older, they share their approach to these topics with honesty, age-appropriate language, and a whole lot of gra...

In this episode, Trisha and Morgen open up about the journey of raising highly sensitive, empathic children—and the delicate balance of nurturing their emotions while helping them grow stronger and more resilient. Morgen and Trisha dive into the emotional rollercoaster of this pivotal developmental stage. They explore how gentle parenting evolves as they begin guiding their daughters toward coping...

Join Morgen and Trisha in this episode as they share their deeply personal journeys through ectopic pregnancy, a terrifying and often isolating experience for so many women.  Morgen opens up about the added heartbreak and devasting loss of her last remaining embryo, adding another layer of complexity and grief to her story.  Both women share their individual stories, from the initial symptoms and...

This week, we are excited to welcome a special guest, Kasia. She is a mother of two, a working professional in the health industry, a wife, a fantastic friend, and an avid baker. Originally from Poland, Kasia has been living in the United States for ten years. After the November election, she, along with Trisha and Morgen, experienced a wave of emotions. For all of us, the issue was never simply a...

Morgen and Trisha celebrated the end of 2024 by recognizing their incredible journey as badass mamas (with Morgen leading the charge, but let's not forget that all parents are truly remarkable in their own right). Join us as Morgen shares her inspiring story of managing three children while her husband, Phil, was hospitalized for 10 days, all while balancing a full-time job. Her village has been a...

Morgen and Trisha are back and diving straight into a sizzling topic (pun intended)—perimenopause! Get ready for an eye-opening conversation that promises to spark insightful discussions and shed light on this important phase of life. At just 43, Trisha is navigating the rocky waters of perimenopause. She's battling her ovaries' not-so-subtle protests and experiencing ovulation cramps like never b...

It’s been a while, but Morgen and Trisha could not be happier about being back together to record! Life gets a little crazy, but finding their space here means so much to them, so thank you to everyone joining. Today is all about their parental learnings!  Screentime is topic #1: How much is too much? How do you monitor it? Have you noticed any changes in your child’s behavior? Don’t miss out on t...

Well, this episode will give you some insight into why we’ve been off the grid for a while (with pop-in appearances from all the kiddos). Morgen and Trisha catch up on life, love, health, and family as they keep it real with all the big feelings. Life has a funny way of reminding us how short it is, what is truly important, and what we’re made of. Transitions and challenges are inevitable in life,...

Strap in for a heavy one. Trisha and Morgen dive into some significant life events they have recently experienced and are working through and processing.  Trisha's twin sister, Jessica, moved her and the kids 10 hours away. Trisha and Jessica have been together for everything… their children's births, their marriages, Trisha's divorce, the birth of their children, all the way up to the passing of...

Apparently, Trisha and Morgen need to record in the mornings because the energy level is palpable. And how appropriate as we introduce Morgen and Phil’s 3rd edition to the family, Harlow Rae!  Trisha and Morgen catch up on life with the three and the dynamics in the home. They discuss the challenges of giving each child one-on-one attention while also managing big emotions and ensuring there is qu...

Get ready for some Morgen and Trisha squirrel moments because this episode got them. Every once in a while, Mom Jeans and Minivans likes to take a listener email and share their responses with the whole listening clan. Follow along as Morgen and Trisha tackle newborn bonding and entertainment, sensory bin ideas, their favorite children’s books, diaper-changing tricks, tv shows, and parental advice...

How do we teach gratitude to our children? Morgen and Trisha discuss how they have been handling the girls, who are four years old and with an influx of birthday parties to attend. Charlie has been struggling with gift-giving and being unable to keep or open the presents herself. Morgen can't help but wonder if there is more she should be doing to teach her about giving to others and ensure Charli...

We’re talking 3’s today. Morgen is expecting baby #3, and Trisha is one of 3, with an older sister and twin sister (who also has three children!) There are 3s all around!  So what’s the big difference going from 2 to 3 kids? How do the dynamics change except for the obvious, being officially outnumbered? We can say that 3, whether having three or having two siblings and being 1 of 3, definitely ad...

It’s time for a pat on the back. Morgen and Trisha, more like Trisha, wanted to take the time to acknowledge what we think we do well as parents. Morgen is the ‘but mom,’ lol, no pun intended, who has a hard time admitting what she loves about herself as a parent because she feels she could do it all better. Unless we are the exception from the norm, pretty sure that’s a prerequisite to becoming a...

Wait until you find out the punch line of this riddle. Hint hint, Mom Jeans And Minivans is growing!! Did you catch on or need more time like Trisha did in this episode? 🤣 Not to give too much away, Morgen talks about pregnancy, medical scares, complications, morning sickness, and the joy of surprising your little's with news that they will be a big sister or brother… again. Ok, we gave it away!...

You will not want to miss this episode, especially if you have older, athletic kids. We have a very special guest, Andre Collins. Not only is he Morgen’s brother-in-law, but he is a father of 3, played for 10 seasons in the NFL, and has been working for 18 years in the NFL Players Union, helping NFL athletes find purpose after a life of football.  Dre shares what the journey has been like for his...

To us adults, our responsibilities are chores, but to children, particularly our 4-year-olds, they’re fun tasks that empower them and make them feel like they are helpful and independent! In this episode, Morgen and Trisha discuss the responsibilities and chores they encourage the girls to take on. Morgen has Charlie starting to load the dishwasher, putting shoes away when she walks in from outsid...

In this episode, we have our special guest, Kat, a single mom of 3-year-old (or as Charlie would call it, 3 3/4) twins, Aubrey and Evelyn! Let’s just say Kat’s journey to single-mom-hood has been far from easy. Kat dives into the nitty gritty of how that came to be while also expressing that ‘momming’ is her favorite job, the girls are angels, and her ex is, by far, the most challenging part of al...

Got a spouse that robbed the cradle? Haha, kidding, we’re so rude. Seriously though, you’re probably not going to want to miss this one with our special guest, Emily, as we talk about, can you guess? Yup, all things when dealing with an older spouse. There are pros and cons to every relationship, but in this episode, we discuss how an 8-15 year age gap can affect them. We cover social life and how...

Morgen and Trisha kick off the start of the third season, dishing about the QT they took for themselves over the break. This was a much-needed mental break for them both, a chance to slow down and focus on themselves without feeling like they had to be “on” at all times. Birthdays are the perfect reason to escape everyday life, and Morgen and Trisha took full advantage this year. Trisha flew to th...

As the girls get a little pickier and more opinionated about what they are eating and Auggie remains Auggie, Morgen and Trisha are starting to focus on the language they are using around food, such as "are you full?" instead of "finish your dinner!". The veggie struggle is real in Morgen's house, and she is learning to focus on the benefits of rainbow foods, while Trisha has a fun rainbow food-spi...

Morgen and Trisha are pretty minimal when it comes to makeup. Morgen does a light daily routine, and Trisha often doesn't wear any. Every once in a while, they want a little 'sprucing' or 'enhancing', as Trisha explains it to Remi. The bottom line is it needs to be quick, easy, and look good. In this episode, Morgen and Trisha dish about their favorite products and why. It looks like a selfie migh...

Mom Jeans and Minivans has reached its 100th episode (sound the trumpets). Seriously mom tribe, how did we get here?! Morgen and Trisha go down memory lane and discuss where they were 100 episodes ago compared to now. They felt like chill mom's from day one of parenting, but listening back, they realized they researched more than they realized and weren't half as casual as they thought. In going d...