Moms Interrupted

It's our 50th episode and one year anniversary and we're giving the people what they want! You've been asking, so we're finally answering your most requested questions. We're talking about our ages, whether we want more kids (spoiler: it's complicated), what it was like growing up in Hawaii vs. raising kids in San Diego, how we each met our husbands, and how to show up as a wife when motherhood ha...

In this solo episode of Moms Interrupted, Natasha shares her raw and honest first pregnancy story—from trying to conceive and early pregnancy excitement to severe nausea, vomiting, and eventually being diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). She opens up about being dismissed, ending up in the ER, the mental health toll of a hard pregnancy, and how the experience taught her to trust her body a...

Unsolicited parenting advice is everywhere — from your mom, grandma, mother-in-law, friends, your Instagram algorithm, and the stranger in line at Starbucks. This week we're reading your DMs and breaking down the most common myths new moms are still hearing: night nursing, formula vs. breast milk, visitor policies after birth, unmedicated childbirth, postpartum appointment barriers, and why nobody...

Starting solids can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, Natasha sits down with registered dietitian and Baby-Led Weaning expert Katie Ferraro, from @babyledweanteam, to break down what parents really need to know about feeding babies in the first year. They cover when to start solids, why waiting until 6 months matters, the truth about gagging vs. choking, introducing al...

In this episode of Moms Interrupted, we’re covering the real mom life: from the transition from one to two kids, to breastfeeding questions, to knowing when labor is actually starting. We talk about the transition from 1 to 2 kids, dividing your attention, toddler regressions, overstimulation, and how family dynamics shift. We also break down one of the most asked postpartum questions: Can you dri...

You planned for labor & delivery, but did anyone prepare you for what happens after birth when you're in the hospital? In this episode, we’re breaking down the postpartum hospital stay no one talks about: interruptions, sleep, pain, lactation visits, newborn weight loss and behavior, the provided food, billing and what we’d do differently next time. Whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartu...

Taylor is back sharing her second birth story - and this one was completely different. After having her first baby at a birth center, she chose to work with an OB and deliver in a hospital, but still had an unmedicated birth as she had planned for. From her water breaking at 12:30am on her due date to a 4-hour labor , intense contractions minutes apart, and a 45-minute car ride while in active lab...

In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most talked-about (and misunderstood) parts of pregnancy: trying to get labor started. From dates and raspberry leaf tea to acupuncture, sex, and curb walking — we dive into the truth behind “natural induction” methods, what the research actually says, and what’s just anecdotal hype. We get into: - Your body won’t go into labor until it’s ready &...

In this episode, we’re talking all things newborn life: the weird, the normal, and the things that totally catch you off guard the first time around. From gas, grunting, spit-up, sneezing, meconium, cradle cap, swaddles, and witching hour to the reality that most newborn behaviors are bizarre but completely normal, we’re breaking down what’s actually worth worrying about and what’s just part of th...

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most sensitive and polarizing conversations in motherhood: breast milk, formula, and informed feeding choices. We talk about the biochemical differences between breast milk and formula, the benefits and risks of each, combo feeding, and why so many parents make feeding decisions without truly having all the information. This is not a shame-based conver...

In this episode of Moms Interrupted , we talk about the massive identity shift that happens after becoming a mom. Postpartum isn’t just physical — your brain literally changes, your routines change, and suddenly the life you had before kids feels completely different. We share our experiences navigating “mom brain,” letting go of rigid expectations, and learning to let go in early motherhood. From...

Motherhood changes everything, especially your friendships. In this episode, we talk honestly about making mom friends, maintaining old friendships, and why relationships can shift after having kids. From feeling lonely postpartum to navigating friends without children, we break down the realities no one talks about, including mom group dynamics, canceled plans, social media pressure, and why diff...

Co-sleeping is one of the most emotional, controversial, and misunderstood topics in modern motherhood and most parents aren’t getting the full picture. In this episode, we break down what co-sleeping actually means, why over 60% of mothers report doing it at some point , and what the research really says about safety, risk, and the famous Safe Sleep Seven . We also talk about the cultural history...

In this episode of Mom’s Interrupted , Taylor and Natasha cover the “greatest hits” of early parenthood: how to know if you want to be a mom, how to set realistic expectations for the newborn/toddler years, and why certainty isn’t required to be a great parent. Then we get into teething—what’s real vs. myth (fever, diarrhea, sleep), what actually helps, and why the teething industry can feel so pr...

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the multi-billion-dollar industry built on maternal insecurity. From prenatals to formula to postpartum “bounce back” programs, we unpack how marketing to moms is often less about evidence and more about emotion. We talk about the history of formula advertising, the WHO Code of Marketing Breastmilk Substitutes, and why many of the tactics we see every d...

Pregnancy is a marathon, not a sprint—and the third trimester can feel like the longest mile. In this episode, we get real about the final stretch of pregnancy: the insomnia, the discomfort, the emotional rollercoaster, and the constant question of “how do people actually enjoy this?!” We talk about how boy and girl pregnancies can feel totally different, navigating changing symptoms, and learning...

Potty training is the milestone that makes you question everything: your patience, your flooring choices, and why your kid suddenly has unlimited access to the toilet (and your bronzer 😭). In this episode, we talk about how we’re approaching potty training in real life — the wins, the chaos, the “three-day method” pressure, and why we think the whole “readiness” conversation has gotten wildly ove...

Postpartum isn’t only about being a good dad — it’s about being a good partner. In this episode, we’re talking directly to partners (and the moms who want to send this to them) about what actually helps in the postpartum season — and what doesn’t. We cover what dads should expect after birth, how to truly support a postpartum mom, and why this season isn’t about doing everything “right,” but about...

Weaning from breastfeeding is one of those transitions no one really prepares you for — emotionally, hormonally, or practically. In this episode, we’re talking honestly about what it’s actually like to stop breastfeeding: the unexpected hormone crash, the brain fog and mood swings, the identity shift, and why even when you’re ready to be done, it can still hit way harder than you expect. We also b...

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into all the pregnancy, newborn, and postpartum truths we wish someone had told us. From dressing the bump, to newborn sleep that is anything but linear, to what we’re doing differently next time in postpartum — we’re covering it all. We share our honest takes on diaper pails (do you really need one?), taking your infant to the dentist, navigating giving babies...

Join me as I share my positive unmedicated birth story as a first-time mom — every high, every challenge, and the mindset + support that made this experience so empowering. My goal isn’t to tell anyone how to give birth, but to offer a calm, encouraging perspective for moms who are preparing, curious, or simply love hearing real birth stories. In this video I talk through:• early labor + what help...

Navigating in-laws and unsolicited advice as a new mom isn’t easy. This week we’re diving into boundaries, overstepping, and all the moments that make you feel judged or second-guessed in your own motherhood. We talk about why family members (especially grandparents) feel entitled to weigh in, how we have navigated responding when advice crosses the line, and ways to stay confident in your instinc...

We’re lactation educators and moms breaking down the real truths about pumping — when you actually need to do it, why introducing it too soon can lead to oversupply and burnout, and how modern motherhood’s obsession with “efficiency” is exhausting us. We cover normal newborn behavior, diaper output, hand expression, partner support (ways they can support you that isn't feeding related), and ch...

From the daycare waitlists to the mom guilt to pumping in a closet—childcare in America feels like a system built against us. In this episode, Natasha and Taylor unpack what it’s really like navigating childcare through every season of motherhood—how their choices have shifted with each baby, why it always seems to fall on moms to figure it out, and how to reframe the guilt that comes with needing...

Mini episode alert! The moms get real about Halloween — the chaos, the costumes, and the candy stashes. Less scary stories, more solidarity. Halloween hits different as a mom — and honestly, it’s kind of magical. From the pure joy of your kids in costume to late-night candy raids and neighborhood walks, Natasha and Taylor chat about finding the fun (and keeping your sanity) during spooky season. A...