No Manual: A Momcast

In this special one year anniversary episode Erika and Laura talk about what this year of podcasting and creating No Manual: A Momcast has looked like. From the origin story of how they started, to the episodes that have meant the most and some behind the scenes stories never shared. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connec...

This week Erika and Laura get in the Christmas spirit talking about the traditions they grew up with, what they hope to continue with their kids, the traditions they are starting with their families, Santa, and the joys of celebrating Christmas as moms. 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_manu...

This week Erika sits down with her husband Stuart to quiz him on what he knows about her, their lives, and most importantly-- the kids. From clothing sizes to favorite snacks and coffee orders. 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 talk about what motherhood looks like around the world, sharing birthing and postpartum experiences, sleep expectations, maternity leave, and coming of age traditions. Sharing their thoughts on the traditions they love and the ones they're happy to skip and learning more about how parenting around the world differs and yet is all the same. If you would like to share your...

This week Erika and Laura discuss what life looks like right now raising two year olds, infants, and working full time jobs. The fun parts, the hard parts, and the general reality of being moms in this stage of life. 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.c...

This week Erika and Laura discuss community in motherhood. What does "It Takes a Villages" actually mean, what does that look like. Wishes for their villages and how they hope to be better villagers. 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 have some fun and some laughs asking some would you rather questions debating the real tough motherhood questions like spit up vs milk spills and stepping on a lego vs listening to Baby Shark. Join us on Instagram to continue the debates. 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 Instagr...

This week Erika and Laura sit down with Lindsey O'Donnell to talk about the journey she took from full time working mom to staying home with her kids. From adjusting to not having a boss and the struggle of no longer financially contributing to the family to changing their life around to make this big change work. She tells us how her priorities changed and about the struggles and joys of the SAHM...

This week Erika and Laura get excited for Halloween. Talking how they feel about Halloween as moms, favorite costumes, childhood traditions, traditions they want to continue. Including listener submissions. 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 are back to discussing the everyday things—big and small—that are helping them survive and even thrive in this current season of motherhood. Inspired by Kendra Adachi, host of The Lazy Genius podcast and her regular practice of “What’s saving your life right now?”, Erika and Laura take a thoughtful look at the top 10 things that are bringing them sanity, joy, and a little...

This week Erika and Laura discuss how isolating mom life can be. Motherhood is often painted with images of joy, bonding, and unconditional love — but there’s another side that rarely gets talked about: the loneliness. With 82% of moms reporting feeling alone this is one of the most common struggles of motherhood. Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, a working mom, or somewhere in between, that sens...

This week Erika and Laura sit down with Stacy Wright as she tells us about navigating solo parenting after the loss of her husband to cancer. From keeping his memory alive in their family to finding a community to help with meals, school pickups and care problems, Stacy talks about the reality of loss as a wife and mother and how she survived. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom...

This week Erika and Laura talk about something that so many moms know and yet we hardly ever are honest about; Mom Rage. From the moments when we feel out of control and explode to the crushing guilt that comes after and trying to learn how to give ourselves grace and figure out what steps to take to not let the rage control us. If you've experienced anger, frustration, and rage this one's for you...

This week Erika and Laura talk with LaNae about her experience becoming a mom at 17 in a religious household. From the shame that comes from others to the determination to make it work before adulthood even hit, LaNae shares the realities, the struggles, the joys, and how she made it. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to conne...

This week Erika and Laura continue talking with Elle Flowers about her motherhood experience. Sharing her story of welcoming her biological kids into the world, feeling uninformed and out of control a traumatic c-section to knowing everything a mom can know to experiencing a redemptive labor and delivery in her own home, Elle shares what she's learned and experienced. If you would like to share yo...

This week Erika and Laura talk with Elle Flowers about her experiences through motherhood. Becoming a mom through foster care, the bittersweet experience of her first placement being reunified and fostering the boys who ended up staying with her forever. Her journey shows the real truths of being a foster mom, from the frustrations and heartbreak to the unimaginable love for another mom's child. I...

This week Erika and Laura continue talking book club style discussing their thoughts about Alli Worthington's book "Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood" discussing topics like social media, mom guilt, self-care, perfection, and allowing our kids to fail. Remaining You While Raising Them If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have epis...

This week Erika and Laura start talking book club style discussing their thoughts about Alli Worthington's book "Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood" discussing topics like social media, mom guilt, self-care, perfection, and allowing our kids to fail. Remaining You While Raising Them If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode...

This week Erika and Laura discuss the chaotic collision of remote work and raising kids. From sending Slack updates mid-diaper change to answering emails while nursing, we’re spilling all the messy, magical, and mildly unprofessional truths about juggling careers and kiddos under the same roof. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for yo...

This week Erika and Laura have some laughs about the things their toddlers cried about this week. From sweet empathies to having to put on pants and everything in-between. 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 as Stuart fills in for Laura, Erika and Stuart discuss some of the traditions and rituals they have started as a family that they cherish the most. From daily routines to special milestone celebrations and all the sweet moments in-between. What are your favorite family traditions? If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to...

This week Erika and Laura reflect on their first two years of motherhood as Lloyd and Colt's 2nd birthdays come up. Discussing some of the fun and wonderful highs as well as the lows they weren't prepared for. 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 are venting just a little bit. From being told we "look tired" (gee, thanks) to people overstepping boundaries and acting like they're the parents— this episode is all about the little (and big) things that drive us absolutely bonkers. What things drive you crazy as a mom? If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love fo...

This week Erika and Laura sit down with Ambree Shehan , in this powerful and vulnerable episode as she opens up about her deeply personal experience with postpartum depression. From the quiet moments of struggle to the path toward healing, Ambree shares the raw truth behind the smiles and lullabies. We explore what postpartum depression really looks and feels like, how societal expectations can si...

This week Erika and Laura sit down with Sharon Bauer (Laura's grandmother-in-law!) to discuss what are experience was like raising her grandchildren. From supporting their parents, to bringing them into her own home, she talks about it all, the joy, the heartbreaks, and the challenges of continuing to parent far beyond what they planned for. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom mo...