Moms Off The Record

We reminisce and reflect on what we thought postpartum would be like vs. what it actually looked and felt like. We chat about everything from hair loss, engorgement, body image and physical changes, moods and how our brains changed, our husbands and the support we received, how we’re different now 7-10 months postpartum vs. in the first couple of weeks, and some other TMI topics 😉. We'd love...

If you’ve already embarked on your crunchy mom journey, you know there is no final destination. The goal post keeps moving! We each discuss where we are currently with our holistic lifestyle and provide transparency on our crunchy shortcomings. Remember: it’s about the sum of the actions you take the majority of the time versus striving for perfection all of the time since perfection is an illusio...

Take an insider’s look into our philosophies, belief systems and values when it comes to motherhood and parenting.  We don’t shy away from ideologies we are against and why, and we discuss how our worldviews shape our parenting decisions.  We reflect on our priorities for our babies, and what comprises our foundation as strong and loving mothers. Support the show THANKS TO SPONSOR: Wild Nutritioni...

Ever wondered what acupuncture actually entails aside from placing needles in your body, and why so many people swear by it? We sit down with Kat’s acupuncturist, Dr. Holly Durning, to discuss:  How Kat was able to improve her menstrual cycle and successfully become pregnant thanks to Dr. Holly working her magic and sans any pharmaceuticals Before you go the IVF or IUI route, why giving acupunctur...

The moms sit down with the one and only Dr. Stu Fischbein of the Birthing Instincts podcast. Like April and Kat, Dr. Stu is 100% unfiltered, uncensored, and unafraid of challenging the establishment. This episode highlights some of our favorite Dr. Stu-isms. We hear his take on: How and why the obstetrics model of care is broken, stemming all the way from Residency to Peer Reviewed papers Fully tr...

We sit down with Gladis Rubio, a seasoned, Tampa-Bay based IBCLC (Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant) to discuss everything you need to know about breastfeeding and breastmilk including: ⁃Why breastfeeding is so important and actually matters  ⁃Why where and how you deliver your baby impacts your breastfeeding experience ⁃Common pitfalls women experience when trying to breastfeed...

Today's very special guest is none other than Kat's mom, Robin Kier! As a mom of 4 kids (two from her first marriage and two step-kids from her second marriage), a former R.N. of 15 years and a former flight attendant of nearly 20 years, Robin brings a wealth of maternal wisdom, mom-tuition, and insights to the table. We discuss everything from what drove her into early retirement from t...

We are over masks and so are 96% of you, our lovely instagram followers. If you truly follow the science, then you are over them too. In this episode, we channel one of our core tenets at MOTR: critical thinking. We discuss the moments when we woke up and pulled the mask off for good, why we refuse to wear them, when and if we make exceptions, and we share some personal anecdotes along the way. We...

Nothing is off the table- pun intended- with holistic chiropractor Dr. Madalyn Turner. In this episode, we learn how she’s able to improve pregnancy outcomes (think shorter labor, for one), thanks to her training and expertise in perinatal chiropractic care. Kat, Julian, and even Erik have all seen Dr. Maddy throughout different seasons of life. We learn all about the contributors and symptoms of...

April’s midwife Amanda made a significant impact on her home birth experience, so we had to invite her on the pod to get a glimpse into her "why" and hear her perspectives on physiologic birth and more! We kick things off by learning about how Amanda got her start in midwifery. Amanda shares her philosophy on physiologic birth and interventions during pregnancy. The three of us discuss o...

In this comprehensive two-part series we leave no vaccine-related stone unturned. We delve into the history of vaccines, review a sample vaccine insert from the childhood immunization schedule taken straight from the FDA, and weigh the risks, benefits, pros, and cons so that YOU, the parent, can make the most informed decision for your child. We all have a shared goal: keeping our babies SAFE, and...

In this comprehensive two-part series we leave no vaccine-related stone unturned. We delve into the history of vaccines, review a sample vaccine insert from the childhood immunization schedule taken straight from the FDA, and weigh the risks, benefits, pros, and cons so that YOU, the parent, can make the most informed decision for your child. We all have a shared goal: keeping our babies SAFE, and...

Infant sleep is one of the most polarizing topics in the baby community, and in true MOTR fashion, we do not hold back. We break down all the sleep myths including how you can’t “train” your baby to sleep and bed-sharing leads to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (it is actually protective against it!).  Yes we’re biased, however don’t just take it from us; we cite our sources who are the actual expert...

While we both prepped for, and manifested, a home birth, Katherine’s hope for a peaceful out-of-hospital birth took a wild turn after an unexpected medical complication arose and did not stabilize. Hear why she fired her first provider, was fired by her second provider, then switched providers from home birth midwives to an OBGYN a week before her baby boy was born. You will hear how she stood her...

“I’ll just go with the flow and see what happens!” is not a phrase you will hear from us…at least in regard to giving birth. In this episode, our aim is to remind you of your autonomy in your birth. We tell you not only what we included in our birth plans but more importantly why we made our choices. We hope to bring awareness to the myriad options you have when it comes to bringing your baby eart...

So often we’re told the benefits we’ll reap as a result of hormonal birth control and IUDs, but are we ever given informed consent on the physical and emotional risks? How empowering is it to believe your best or only options to plan and prevent pregnancy are from pharmaceuticals that trick your body into believing it’s pregnant or an intrauterine device that can become dislodged?  In this episode...