The Latched Mama Podcast

Lindi and Melissa are joined by fan favorite, Cat Dillingham, to talk about siblings. They talk about how siblings get along (or don’t get along) and what they learn within the walls of our homes and how they can apply those life lessons to the rest of the world.

Figuring out how to effectively divide up household tasks can seem like a mythical unicorn. But Melissa and Lindi talk about how giving up control can really be freeing!

The Ups and Downs of Motherhood – Melissa and Lindi discuss the roller coaster ride that is motherhood.

The beginning of Summer brings with it longer days full of sunscreen, popsicles, and pool days. Lindi and Melissa cover all things summer related in this episode- including important travel hacks. Drop your own summer hacks in the comments.  

Melissa and Lindi take call-ins from moms and listeners from around the world sharing some thoughts about what they wish they would have known or been told before becoming a mother.      

Melissa is again joined by Leah Stiegler, a Labor and Employment Attorney, for the second episode in a series on legal rights for pregnant and nursing moms in the workplace. Leah helps make sense of the law and what accommodations are available. The moral of the story: you have rights, and you should advocate for yourself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwThXlOZu-8 Melissa is joined today by Leah Stiegler, a Labor and Employment Lawyer, to discuss pregnancy rights in the workplace. Show Notes: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-pregnant-workers-fairness-act) Timeline of Women’s Pregnancy Rights in the Workplace (as referenced by Leah in the podcast): 1964- The Civil...

Melissa and Lindi unpack the different expectations on how they were raised versus how they want to raise their own kids. They also discuss how technology has impacted the ways we raise our kids. Oh, and Melissa sings the theme song for Hey Dude!!  

Melissa and Lindi podcast live from the third annual sidewalk sale and interview a few of the Latched Mamas in attendance.  

Deciding how you want your child to receive their education can seem daunting. Lindi and Melissa talk about their personal experiences in home schooling and public school education.

Lindi and Melissa dive into their past and share the story of how they met, how Lindi started working at Latched mama, and the amazing friendship that grew from it all!  

Melissa and Lindi talk through a few of their favorite things. They talk about food, jeans, water bottles, and hair dryers to name a few! Make sure to join our Latched Mama Podcast Facebook Group so you can also share a few of your favorite things!

Melissa & Lindi chat about the importance of saving your energy for the people and problems that matter most in life.

Lindi and Melissa banter about when kids get hurt. They talk about setting boundaries around childhood safety, and how those boundaries change based on situations and number of kids.#safetythird “It’s Sunday night and I don’t have time for the ER.” -Lindi

Melissa and Lindi (with a combined 12 kids between them!) talk tips and tricks for large families.  

The key question tackled in this podcast: What can those true mom friends bring to your life in motherhood? Lindi and Melissa talk about how tough it is to be vulnerable and take a leap to form connections. Show Notes: “To form meaningful connections with others, we must first connect with ourselves.” – Brene Brown Harvard Study: https://www.inc.com/nick-hobson/harvard-study-reveals-thing-makes-hu...

Melissa and Lindi talk tips and tricks about surviving the first trimester.

Melissa and Lindi tackle the last affirmation topics in this four part series: What is best for you may not be best for me. My thoughts have value. I am getting stronger.

Melissa and Lindi tackle three really hard affirmation topics in this episode: I am so much more than just a mom. I trust my maternal intuition. I am allowed to take time for my own happiness.

Melissa and Lindi go deep in to their feelings in this second of 4 episodes in the Affirmation Podcast Series. They discuss these three topics: My worth cannot be measured in oz. or clothing sizes. It’s ok to ask for help. My needs are important.  

The Latched Mama Podcast is all about bringing a sense of community and encouragement to moms in the trenches of motherhood. In this first of 4 episodes, Melissa and Lindi discuss three affirmation topics:  My Body Does and has done Extraordinary things. Motherhood is hard and it’s ok if you don’t love every moment. It’s ok to set boundaries.

According to a 2014 survey,* parenting is seen as more difficult than in the past. Melissa and Lindi unpack some of the challenges in the motherhood space – social media, faster-paced lives, technology, and comparisons. *https://ifstudies.org/blog/why-parenting-has-gotten-more-difficult/

Melissa is joined by Cat Dillingham, a regular Latched Mama Podcast guest. Cat shares some tips for how to share the load in parenting: Tip 1: Ask for what you Need. Tip 2: Say Thank You. Tip 3: Set Boundaries. Tip 4: Enlist Help. Tip 5: Operate in your areas of Strength. Tip 6: Accepting sincere effort without Critique. Listen

Melissa and Lindi wrap up 2022 by talking about the highs and lows, growths, and successes. Listen for an exciting sneak peak announcement!

Melissa and Lindi talk about how lucky they are with their in-law relationships, and how they can be a cool bonus in life. But they do recognize that there are hard in-law situations and it is important to set boundaries and find your voice.