Plus Mommy Podcast

At the age of 11, Sierra Holmes, founder of the blog Eclectic Kurves, first realized her body wouldn't be celebrated by every retailer. With a background in plus size fashion, her work was born out of necessity to see bodies that look like hers represented. Join us for an inspiring conversation about the power of sharing your story and the importance of representation. We also share messages of se...

Two moms whose lives are not Pinterest worthy, spend time musing on plus size motherhood. Join us for an honest conversation about motherhood, mental health, and body image with Aryn Hinton of Musings On Motherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to go on a cruise as a plus size person but have concerns? Travel Agents and seasoned plus size travelers, Jimmy and Amanda of Chubby And Away, talk about going on a cruise while plus size. We're covering all your concerns and bringing up some points you probably haven't even considered!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Movies and television shows have conditioned us to believe that giving birth is an excruciating experience that we should fear. Advanced birth doula, Adriana Lozada, joins us for an insightful conversation about how we can rethink childbirth by experiencing physiologic birth. Adriana talks about the physiology of childbirth. She shares how to tap into what our body is designed to do! Tune in as th...

Lauren shares her compelling story of surviving ovarian cancer, grieving the loss of her mom, and her journey to becoming a mother. She hopes that by bringing her darkest moments to light, it will motivate others to be their own best healthcare advocate. This is a painful and yet beautiful story that will stay with you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I was stranded in New York due to a canceled flight and ended up having one of the best nights of my life. Never allow your size to hold you back! I'm not saying you should stay up all night in Times Square, but I am telling you to do whatever it is that you've dreamed of doing. Stop waiting on your weight to be permitted to live your best life. Go after whatever it is that you genuinely want NOW...

Let's reframe how we set ourselves up for success at the beginning of the year. It's time for a fresh motto - New Year, Same You! Who you are today is pretty magnificent, but we can all set realistic intentions for growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can I be a fat ally? A thin friend and a fat friend have an uncensored conversation about what it means to be a fat ally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From bumps to bellies, we talk about it all - and we're doing just that during this ask me anything episode of the podcast with host Jen McLellan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For many, the holiday season isn't the most wonderful time of the year. It's a time when we're stressed out! We're worried about seeing family members who make unsolicited comments about our weight. Or worse, people who say things about our kid's weight. Let alone all the diet talk that will occur around the beautifully decorated table. I'm here to help with The Plus Size Girl's Guide To Setting H...

Chaya Milchtein, an automotive educator, joins the show to talk about all things related to larger bodies and cars. She answers questions we might be too embarrassed to ask – like what to do if the seatbelt doesn't fit when you get into a car and how to navigate car shopping when you have a large body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're plus size and planning to nurse, it's reasonable to question, "Does being plus size make it harder to breastfeed?" The answer is being plus size doesn't automatically make breastfeeding harder. With that said, there are unique obstacles people of size face while nursing. From a lot of misinformation to a lack of plus size nursing bras and apparel – breastfeeding can suck (pun intended)....

A size-friendly labor and delivery nurse shares everything you need to know about plus size labor and delivery. Amy joins us with a background in fat advocacy and a passion for patient advocacy! During our time together, we not only address the unique needs of plus size patients but how people can be their own best advocate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award-winning filmmaker Ana Lydia Monaco talks about diversifying Hollywood. As a plus size woman of color, Ana Lydia has a passion for writing scripts and producing films that tackle social issues and represent the diversity we see in the world around us! She gives us a behind the scenes look at the work she's creating and her hopes for the future of film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

All birth stories matter. Mikki's preeclampsia birth story is an honest look at how you can't set expectations for your birth and motherhood. Stories like Mikki's that aren't rainbows and sunshine teach us the great importance of listening to our bodies. To know, as Mikki did, when something is wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to healthcare advocacy for women of size, our concerns are often unheard because care providers can't see past our size. We need to talk about Lipedema treatment to bring more awareness and support to the approximate 11% of women living with Lipedema. The number is probably much higher, and that's why our voices need to become much louder. This is Tina's story! She shares her diagnos...

Plus size fashion designer Jen Wilder joins the podcast to share her journey from making her own clothes as a teen to designing the cloud leotards for the backup dancers who performed in Lizzo's unforgettable VMA performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I share the story of my family's terrible car accident, why I spoke up about booster safety, and how that message has gone viral. My nine-year-old son, Braeden, joins me briefly with a message for kids who don't want to be in boosters. As Braeden says, "Cool kids can also be safe kids!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To the mom afraid of wearing a swimsuit - just wear the suit! Carly Anderson, the founder of Just Wear The Suit, shares her journey to self-love by putting on a bathing suit. Now she's building a massive community of moms of all sizes who are proudly rocking their bathing suits! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you spend a few minutes Googling "plus size pregnancy risks," it's nearly impossible to believe that people of size can have a healthy pregnancy. But what does the evidence say? The facts might surprise you! Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, the founder of Evidence Based Birth®, joins the Plus Mommy Podcast for a needed conversation about the evidence behind plus size pregnancy risks. Learn more about y...

Plus size moms speak out and share their stories of what happens when you do Weight Watchers as a kid. The result is not what Weight Watchers, now rebranded as WW, is marketing with its new Kurbo App for kids. Learn More.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disney magic is accessible to people of all sizes and ages. You just have to be a little strategic when you're visiting Disneyland, as a person of size. Sam Reyes, a self-proclaimed Disney Dork, joins me in covering all things Disneyland for plus size guests. It's our hope that the insights shared here, from preparing for your day to discussing what rides we absolutely love, will help you to plan...

This is Amy and her husband Chris' LGBTQ pregnancy and birth stories. After many failed IUIs and being fat-shamed by an OB-GYN, both Chris and Amy carried children into this world. Amy and I also have an important conversation about inclusivity during pregnancy for LGBTQ families. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a society, we're quick to blame the mom if breastfeeding isn't established. Dr. Linda Dahl joins the Plus Mommy Podcast for a fascinating conversation about a breastfeeding complication we're not talking about enough. A baby's anatomical characteristics are far more often to blame than a mom's inability to produce milk! Learn more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Former Broadway dancer, Amy Griffith joins the Plus Mommy Podcast to share how she exercises balance. We talk about real self-care and how to take time to breathe as busy moms. Amy and I don't shy away from how messy motherhood can be but focus on how to reduce stress and find balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices