New Mexico Momcast

# 16 Today, we embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment as we delve into the depths of mental health in parenting. Join us on The New Mexico Mom Cast as we kick off this special Mental Health March episode with Annalyse Lucero, owner of 505 Family Therapy. Get ready for insights, inspiration, and practical tips to elevate your well-being and strengthen your family bonds. From communic...

Episode #15 It's  March and we are bringing the focus of the New Mexico Momcast to the mental and emotional landscape of motherhood. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Amelia Trujillo an expert in prenatal and postnatal counseling for mothers and families. Join us as Dr. Amelia Trujillo shares practical tips and insights on the psychological aspects of pregnancy and postpartum experiences. Fro...

Episode #14 On this special episode of "New Mexico Momcast"  we are delighted to have a remarkable guest, Ashley Procter, the founder of Arches Career Accelerator in Albuquerque. Join us for an intimate conversation with Ashley as she shares her insights and experiences in the realm of career development, offering a unique perspective from the founder of a non-profit offering career coac...

Episode #13 Dena Fahlquist, an active ABQ Mom contributor has been nominated American Mothers Inc. Mother of the Year!  She joins us for an interview and we discuss her many endeavors, from running the ABQ Mom Book Club, advocating for allergy testing to working with deaf and hard-of-hearing students, and why she would rather swim with sharks than get a shot.  Recommended Resources ABQ Mom Book Cl...

Episode #12 Vanessa Alvarado owner of Toddler Town NM and winner of ABQ Mom's Comcast Small Business $1,000 grant joins us on this episode.  She talks honestly about her difficult journey in parenthood, infertility, IVF, thyroid cancer, and juggling a small business with being an engineer.   Recommended Resources Winner of the 2023 Mom-Owned Small Business Grant Connect with ABQ Mom In Person...

Episode #11 The CDC recently announced that loneliness is an epidemic.   As a mom, adding in work family kids; making friends often gets put on the back burner.   This week's episode Vanessa and Becca very candidly discuss the challenges of making friends as a mom and why you shouldn't give up.    Recommended Resources 2024 Galentine's Mom's Night Out Making Adult Friends is Ha...

Episode #10 The holidays are such a magical time, especially living here in New Mexico.  There are so many fun takes on traditions and wonderful ways to celebrate with your family.  From Gingerbread house decorating competitions to matching pajamas for the whole family, we've got you covered! Recommended Resources The Ultimate Guide to Winter & the Holidays in ABQ 3 Ways to Make a Decembe...

Episode #9  Being a mom is the most important job you'll ever have.  But there is no interview, no official training, and no all-encompassing manual.  Vanessa and Becca discuss all the things they wish they'd known going into different stages of parenthood.  From how labor and childbirth never go the way you think they will, letting go of the "Pinterest birthday", or how nobody...

Episode #8 The holiday season is upon us!  Thanksgiving can be a lot but it can also be lots of fun!   This week we discuss different ideas, traditions, and even challenges for moms with this holiday.  We discuss dealing with in-laws, Thanksgiving brunch, football, and yummy leftovers recipes.  Reheat your coffee join your new mom friends and get some insight and thoughts on Thanksgiving. Recommen...

Episode #7 There is a lot of conflicting information about kids and sports. When is the right time? Should you let your kids quit something they don't like?  What about specialization and club sports?    How do you deal with other parents talking negatively on the sidelines?  We dive into these things and many more, former athletes,  coaches, and most of all moms.   Recommended Resources Yout...

Episode #6 Danielle Todesco is in the homes of New Mexicans every weekday morning, providing news and insight into everything going on here in the Land of Enchantment.   We interview her and get the inside scoop on what it looks like to balance motherhood and life in the public eye.  Danielle gracefully juggles her carer, a 2 a.m. wakeup call, her family, a DIY news segment, and learning power too...

Episode #5  We are all affected by food allergies in one way or another.  Whether you are navigating this for your own child, or have friends or classmates that have allergy concerns its something that we encounter regularly.  On this episode of New Mexico Momcast, Jessie Kileen of Grassburger joins us.  She is passionate about food advocacy, allergies, and nutrition and this is such an informativ...

Episode #4   In honor of National Hispanic Heritage, we are joined by local mom Rosa Pynes.  She is both a proud New Mexican and Mexican, originally from Durango, Mexico but has lived most of her life in the Land of Enchantment.   We discuss her unique experience emigrating to the United States as a child, what raising her two sons as first-generation Mexican Americans looks like, and why she is p...

Episode #3 On this episode of the New Mexico Momcast your new mom friends are giving tips and insight into navigating the International Balloon Fiesta with your kids. Fall is a wonderful time of year in New Mexico and enjoying the Balloon Fiesta is one of the most unique things about this great state.  But knowing some insider information before you go will make it that much easier on you and your...

Parenting in New Mexico gets a lot of negative attention. But we have A LOT of reasons why we think it’s great! In the first episode of New Mexico Momcast, Becca and Vanessa talk about why New Mexico is a great place to raise kids. We also hear a few submissions from local ABQ moms about why they love it here. We’d love to hear from you. What do you love about raising your kids in Albuquerque? Rec...

Episode #2 The mental load of motherhood is the invisible work involved in managing a household and family, often referred to as cognitive labor.  This is not just physical tasks, but overseeing tasks, delegating, scheduling and following up.  " Mental Load" has become a bit of a buzzword lately in society as we realize the importance of the invisible jobs that mothers traditionally take...

Motherhood is full of highs and lows, challenges and celebrations.   It can be hard but it doesn’t have to be lonely. We are bringing a community of Moms in the Land of Enchantment together and discussing topics from Navigating the Balloon Fiesta with your toddler to How to handle changing emotions with your teen.  And everything in between.   Join us for honest conversations with your new mom fri...