Mothercraft

Motherhood transforms your life in so many ways. Some ways you expect, and some ways you could never anticipate. I've had to let go of certain parts of my identity since becoming a mom, but I've also made incredible gains since becoming a mom.  In today's episode, I'm reflecting on my personal journey and sharing three surprising ways I've changed since becoming a mom. I'm specifically diving into...

In this episode, Nick and I talk about how your relationships change after a baby. Parenting is something you can never fully prepare for, and it's difficult to understand until you're actually in it. We're discussing more about the positive and negative impacts on our marriage since becoming parents, changes we've seen in each other, understanding that even the 'best' influence on our kids doesn'...

I was super excited to have my doula turned good friend, Kaitlyn Wozniak, back on the podcast! Kaitlyn is a huge supporter of women as they're embarking on their motherhood journey; she's passionate about educating and preparing women as much as possible, so they aren't left feeling lost and disempowered when they become moms. She's on a mission to help women connect deeper to their bodies, build...

I'm joined by another phenomenal guest, Raena Boston, on the podcast today! Raena Boston is a mother of three, co-founder of Chamber of Mothers, writer, and a seasoned HR professional. After dealing with unexpected mental health issues in 2020, Raena experienced some life-changing realizations. A pivotal moment for her was understanding that you don't need to be sensational in order to be loved -...

I'm honored to be talking with my special guest, Emma Pickett, on today's episode! Emma is a breastfeeding counselor, international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), and author. She's been in the breastfeeding space for nearly 2 decades, and is passionate about not only supporting parents with their breastfeeding journeys beyond infancy, but also with the weaning process.   In this epi...

In this episode, Rachael and I talk about what happens when sleep training fails, and more specifically, how this so-called "failure" was the beginning of her fascinating journey into entrepreneurship. Rachael made the life-changing decision to pivot her entire career to being a sleep consultant and educator; not only does she help other moms and families thrive, but she gets to be fully present w...

I had the opportunity to talk with the amazing Heidi Rentz, a former professional athlete turned entrepreneur, and mom to a precious little girl. She and her husband, Zander, actually own 5 (yes, you read that right!) businesses together. They originally started their businesses out of their collective love for outdoor travel, and so much has evolved since then. Heidi and Zander's goal is that no...

In this episode, Kaitlyn and I talk about radical confidence throughout pregnancy and into motherhood. Kaitlyn's journey with motherhood really drove her to restructure her priorities, and catapulted her into a new reality all together. Not only did she leave a toxic work environment, but she started her own business as a pre and postnatal movement specialist, and eventually, a birth doula. We're...

In this episode, Kara and I talk about juggling mom life and career ambitions. Not only did Kara take a position within a new company, but she stepped into a leadership role AND launched her first major entrepreneurial endeavor, all within her pregnancy and the first year of her son's life. We're also digging into guilt and how it can show up in both motherhood and career, understanding how you ca...

At some point during your pregnancy, in early postpartum, or even in your first few years of parenthood, did you feel like you got launched into space without a clear way back to earth? Yeah..me too. The transition into motherhood is otherworldly - it can make you feel super lonely, overwhelmed, and kind of like you're spinning your wheels. There really isn't anything that can TRULY prepare you fo...

Mothercraft - because becoming a mom today can feel crazy! It's is both uniquely challenging and exciting. The templates about how we should 'mom' are outdated and we have the opportunity to reconstruct them in a way that works for us. There are women, parents, and resources available who can support us.  Let's write a new story, where we experience how to be connected, informed and empowered abou...