TABOOBS

Send a text If you've had kids, you know the toddler phase is fun/amazing/rewarding and also difficult! Parenting in general has changed vastly since we grew up. There are terms like "gentle parenting" that are very popular and unpopular. Learning to let our kids feel their emotions has become a taboo topic - depending on who you are talking to.  Today, our TABOOBS guest is Liz! She...

Send a text Today our TABOOBS main guest is my mom! At the end of the episode we do interview my grandma (Nanny). My mom walks us through her story in deciding the best care for my grandma (Nanny). It is not an easy road and she had to pay attention to the tiniest of details to ensure her mom was getting the best care possible. In our society, we know we are to take care of our parents when they n...

Send a text Lauren shares her story about her son who was surprisingly born different than his twin brother.  Lack of knowledge leads this to be a taboo topic.  Momming is hard as it is, but then you add medical complexities and you are on a whirlwind that you don't know how to navigate at the beginning. There is a lot of learning involved, friendship changes, and community showing up that yo...

Send a text Christine had a great topic she wanted to discuss that most people tend to steer clear of. When it comes to money, we don't like to talk about it with others. We protect our financial status. However, when it is your friends bachelorette party, wedding, or baby shower, we expect people to show up for us physically and financially. How do you choose what you do or not do when it co...

Send a text Everyone experiences trauma to a variety of degrees. Some traumas are life changing, some are with us for seasons. Regardless if what you have gone through, traumas are here to stay. It becomes part of your makeup. It becomes part of you. Sam discusses how she is living with her traumas, how it has affected her, and how it still affects her. Please listen with caution as we discuss sen...

Send a text Rachel shares her maternity leave story in a high-demanding job/field not set up for women. She had to create her own path, create non-existing documents to file, and ask for time off of her cases so she could have a baby and recover/bond with her baby. Maternity leave is basically non-existent for many in the US. Listen to see how Rachel is breaking silence on issues on maternity leav...

Send a text Our TABOOBS expert guest ~ Christie ~ tells us the scoop on standardized tests, what has changed, what we as parents are allowed to do about it, and the pressures on students these days.  SLUMBERKINS ~ www.slumberkins.com ~ Slumberkins is dedicated to helping families raise caring, confident, and resilient children through affirmations, stories, and creature characters. I've gotte...

Send a text Dealing with infertility is a lonely road. Kim shares her story and the difficulties that comes along with infertility and her IVF journey. 1 in 8 woman struggle with infertility.  Please listen with caution. If you are struggling with infertility and need an impartial party to talk to, go to www.betterhelp.com to speak to a licensed therapist.  When should you see a fertility speciali...

Send a text In this episode, Allie explains her and her husbands journey to the things that impacted their decision to not have kids. People definitely have their own opinions when it comes to women choosing not to have kids. I think it is admirable to listen to what you want and not give into the societal norm/pressures.  Disclaimer: Please listen with caution as we discuss topics such as miscarr...

Send a text Meagan shares her incredible home birth story. Although that may not be the route everyone decides to take (like me), she gives great insight on what alternative birthing options can look like if you open your mind to it.  Miles Smiles children’s book by Abby Patterson! Such a great read for your children before a visit to the dentist! It helps with apprehension and fear about their ne...

Send a text Cans VS Cans aka Breastfeeding VS Formula Feeding. Abby dives deep into her journey on deciding what was the best way to feed her baby and opens up about the judgement, mental health, and unfair expectations she and others put on herself.   Let's talk about it! Be sure to subscribe to TABOOBS POD wherever you get your podcasts! If you enjoyed today's episode, please be sure t...

Send a text Hi! I had an idea to start a podcast while going through somethings in my life I felt alone in. I wanted to start something to help destigmatize these kinds of things so we know we aren't the only ones struggling. My goal in starting TABOOBS is to break the silence on taboo women topics. Join us here weekly on Tuesdays! If you have a topic you'd love to hear more about, pleas...