No Manual: A Momcast

This week Erika and Laura share the things they are currently struggling with as moms, from patience to being grateful for the moments with their kids. In this raw and real episode we talk about the challenges of motherhood and hope to bring some "me too" moments to all of you listening. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to co...

This week Erika and Laura sit down with Ellie Schroeder shares about have a six month old baby girl and finding out she is pregnant again... This time with twins. She shares with us the reality of mourning her baby girl growing up too fast and the excitement of getting ready to welcome to more babies into the family. From the shock of finding out to juggling endless doctor appointments, in this ho...

This week Erika and Laura sit down to share what they would tell themselves pre-kids. From practical tips to encouragement we may not have listened to if we had heard them. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or sayhi@nomanualpodcast.com

This week Erika and Laura sit down to share a special announcement! If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or sayhi@nomanualpodcast.com

This week Erika and Laura sit down with Laura's mom, Maureen Martling as she shares her journey of experiencing chronic illness throughout motherhood. From the challenges of not being the mom she had hoped and struggling to share the burden with her adult children, to the strength she continues to have and how her strength has continued to be an example to her kids and grandkids. If you would like...

This week Erika and Laura talk about old school parenting tactics. From the things we maybe should be holding on to the things we are thankful have been let go. Sharing how we feel about the different practices, things that make us think and consider for our own parenting. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us o...

This week Erika and Laura chat about the current trend of bringing back a 90's summer. What does that look like? From Friday movie nights to landlines. What are the things we definitely want to lean into and what are we skipping? If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or sayhi@noma...

This week Erika and Laura celebrate Mother's Day by sharing the things in motherhood they think they excel at. From setting up activities to getting excited and taking pictures. Celebrating the honest things that make us good as moms, some may be little and some may be big but they all matter. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you...

This week Erika and Laura sit down with Erin Dockstader as she shares her journey of starting a business while navigating motherhood. Making a decision that takes work and grit, but allows her to stay home with her daughter throughout the week, Sharing the challenges of learning how to run a new business to the importance of a supportive partner and support system, and how she knows her daughter i...

This week Erika and Laura share their hot takes and unpopular opinions as it relates to motherhood. From not forcing kids to be a part of the clean plate club to requiring chores from a young age. Join us on instagram to join in on sharing your hot takes too. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @n...

This week Erika and Laura sit down to share reasons their toddlers cried this week. With two toddlers in the house there are lots of melt downs and tears, from being set down by mom to the disappointment of leaving a fun play date. If you have toddlers, you know. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagra...

This week Erika and Laura talk about the concept of "enjoying every moment". We've all heard it "you'll miss this!" and "enjoy every moment, it goes so fast" but what about the moments that aren't enjoyable? The tantrums, the sleepless nights, the moments where everything just feels like too much. How do we not less these days pass us by while also being real and honest with ourselves about the mo...

This week Erika and Laura discuss what it looks like to share faith as a parenting, wanting to guide their children in faith, from the little moments each day to showing what big faith and how the character of Jesus shapes us. Talking about the real pressure of getting it right and the joy of watching faith blossom. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode req...

This week Erika and Laura discuss parenting and motherhood with the internet. How much information is too much? Does having the internet as a parent help or hinder our abilities and instincts? When do we google and when do we put our phones down? If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podc...

This week Erika and Laura look back on the first year with their seconds born babies, Zada and Cruz. The joys of having two kids, the struggles of wanting to show up for both kids well and everything in between. They discuss how easy it is to forget what to expect from kid to kid and hoe fun it is to watch the sibling love grow. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or hav...

This week, Erika sits down with her husband, Stuart, to talk about the values and life skills he hopes to pass on to their kids. From cultivating humility and keeping Christ at the center of their lives to practical lessons like changing the oil in their cars and driving a stick shift, Stuart shares what he believes matters most. He also speaks candidly about the responsibility he feels as a fathe...

This week Erika and Laura sit down with return guest Lindsay Boyko to discuss all things fertility tracking. Lindsay shares her journey of learning about the reality of her body and tracking menstrual cycles, using tracking effectively as a birth control method to getting pregnant and the peace and joy that comes with understanding the changes and rhythms of her body. If you would like to share yo...

This week Erika and Laura get real about the things the miss from before motherhood, Discussing the reality of loving their children and not wanting to give up motherhood for the world and wishing they could sleep in anytime and go on spontaneous date nights still. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instag...

This week Erika and Laura sit down for an emotional and raw conversation with Mama Beth about her experience with ectopic pregnancy. From the physical pain to the emotional struggle of learning she would never have another baby. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or sayhi@noman...

This week Erika and Laura discuss what support looks like in their homes. How their husbands, Stuart and Michael support them every day from checking if anything is needed on the way home from work and making sure there is time for showers and self care. Having a good teammate makes all the difference and shouting out the things that keep things going. If you would like to share your story, your w...

This week Erika and Laura talk about some of the mom moments that didn't make the cut before, sharing about play places kisses and and watching movies in silence, the funny, the emotional, the stressful. We all have them, If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or sayhi@nomanualpodc...

This week Erika and Laura get real and vulnerable about what is hard in this season of parenting. The challenges of maintaining relationships while being constantly needed by your kiddos to not having time for self-care and everything in between. If you want to check in along with us: What is emotionally hardest? What is physically hardest? What is mentally hardest? What is relationally hardest? I...

This week Erika and Laura share the alphabet in their households. Their toddler's most commonly used words or phrases for each letter. From favorite grandparents to sassy phrases to memorized books. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or sayhi@nomanualpodcast.com

This week Erika and Laura discuss the struggles of sleep regression. Getting real about having baby's and toddler's not sleeping at night, fighting naps, waking up early, needing extra support sleeping and trying to figure out how to survive with coffee and the occasional nap. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with...

This week Erika and Laura talk about Christmas. Sharing the joys of watching the delight on their kids faces opening presents, the struggles of too much sugar and overestimation and what's its like to be the one creating the magic. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or sayhi@no...