The Educated Mama

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a beautiful conversation with Stephanie Levich about her adoption journey, and her passion for helping future parents navigate the often emotional process of finding egg donors and surrogates. What is the financial investment for hopeful parents? Who is the ideal surrogate for a family? What made Stephanie’s parents choose adoption? Listen and learn! Stepha...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a candid conversation with ESPN's Liz Loza about her journey to fantasy football, how her grandfather inspired her, and many of the expectations of being a working mama. Can you guess what her first Halloween sports costume was? We find out! Listen and learn! Liz Loza is a writer and on-air personality at ESPN. She covers fantasy football, fantasy WNBA...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a conversation with Attorney Lisa Pierson Weinberger about laws for household employees. This is the episode of the year to listen to if you have a nanny, babysitter or any other domestic employee working in your home. Can I 1099 them? Do I have to put them on payroll? Do I need to pay overtime? Get these questions answered and more! Listen and learn! Lisa’...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a conversation with Dr. Alyssa Berlin,  a clinical psychologist specializing in pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. We discuss postpartum preparation, the true struggles as a parent and the pressure we feel. Listen and learn! @dralyssadberlin @theafterbirthplan Dr. Berlin is the creator of The AfterBirth Plan™ , a program that prepares couples for what to...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a conversation with Annie Delaney the founder of Rayz Kidz, an app she developed for parents and nannies about how technology can support families and childcare providers. Listen and learn! @rayzkidz Annie Delaney is the Co-Founder and CEO of Rayz Kidz, a childcare app for parents and caregivers specifically designed for the home environment. She’s a mom wh...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a conversation with Interior Designer Jill Sipkins about interior design, creating beautiful spaces, the emotional journey of making the change, and being a mama with diabetes. Listen and learn! Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/educatednannies Please snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational....

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Camilla Jeffs, CEO and Founder of Steady Stream Investments, about allowance, teaching financial literacy to children and investing. It’s so important to give children the skills to manage, budget, and be comfortable with money. Listen and learn! Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/educatednannies Please snap a screenshot and tag us if you fou...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a conversation with the Co-Founder of Sproutable, Julietta Skoog about positive discipline. What is positive discipline? What tools can we use to help encourage confidence in our children and make them feel connected to us? We dive in and answer these questions and more! Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/educatednannies Please snap a screenshot and...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a conversation with Your Fertility Advocate Founder Megan Edgecumbe about surrogacy. Why is surrogacy such a taboo topic? Who makes a great surrogate? What is the process? Join us as we learn about Megan’s story which brought her on this beautiful surrogacy journey. Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/the_educated_mama Please snap a screenshot and ta...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with IBCLC Avery Young about feeding babies and the challenges that come with breastfeeding. If it has been difficult for you, and you want to feed better and feel better,  this is the episode to listen to. Did you know that latching can be learned?  Human bodies come in different shapes and sizes, and you are enough for your baby no matter what! Find us...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan has a conversation with actor Katie Lowes ("Scandal", "Inventing Anna") about postpartum depression. What are the signs of PPD, and who should mamas lean on during this overwhelming 4th trimester? Katie gives a vulnerable recap of her experience with PPD after each of her pregnancies.  Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/the_educated_...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Jennifer Anderson, the founder of Kids Eat in Color, a public health company that helps parents reduce mealtime stress and help their kids eat better, about picky eaters, fostering a love for food and coming from a place of compassion when talking to our children about food.  Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/the_educated_mama Please snap a...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Naama Cameron, M.S. about parenting during a pandemic, the expectations we have as mothers, how to instill confidence in our children, and setting new boundaries. Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/educatednannies Please snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #educatednannies...

Jenn is a leading executive in the baby industry. She made her mark on the world by conceptualizing, developing, patenting, manufacturing, marketing, distributing, and retailing new brands within the mom and baby space, propelling her most recent cloth diaper brand onto disposable diaper shelves in Walmart stores. Her privately held company developed out of a $100 investment and is now a multi-mil...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Anna Gross and Dr. Chelsea Pinto from The Breathe Institute in Los Angeles about lip ties, tongue ties, and the importance of supporting oral motor and feeding development with a collaborative care team.  Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/educatednannies Please snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with pediatric dentist Dr. Jill Lasky about oral hygiene for children and how she collaborates with parents to ease some dental fears.  Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/the_educated_mama Please snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post to...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with sleep consultant and expert Jenni June about sleep hygiene and how to help our children sleep. All of us mamas could sure use some more sleep!  Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/the_educated_mama Please snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with author, advocate, and Pastor Melody Geddis McFadden about domestic violence, gun violence, and Moms Demand Action.  Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/the_educated_mama Please snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with comedian and journalist Heather Brooker about parenting while working in show business. She is hilarious and also super-mindful about how she parents her daughter. Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/the_educated_mama Please snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedm...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with the founder of Newborn Care Solutions Tonya Sakowicz all things newborn and newborn care specialists. She has over 36 years of experience in the newborn industry and some amazing tips to share! Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/the_educated_mama Please snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educ...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Lori Bregman, doula, author, and women's wellness coach about support during and after pregnancy. We all could use a little TLC, mamas!  Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/the_educated_mama Please snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share y...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Certified Holistic Nutritionist Jenny Jiles about her love/hate relationship with sugar and how themed family meals have saved her sanity! Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/the_educated_mama Please snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Rachel Neill and learns about her amazing entrepreneurial background, the Figgy, and how this mom of five, with a baby on the way balances it all! Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/the_educated_mama Please snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can sh...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Celina Caesar-Chavannes about her book, Can you Hear Me Now? as well as her journey in politics and motherhood. What makes her so powerful is her values and authenticity.  Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/the_educated_mama Please snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #thee...

In today's episode, Ryan Jordan chats with Jenny Nuccio about being an ethical and social entrepreneur. Find us on Social Media! www.instagram.com/the_educated_mama Please snap a screenshot and tag us if you found this episode informative, inspirational, or educational. Hashtag #theeducatedmama and we can share your post too!