The Latched Mama Podcast

We often have this picture of the postpartum experience as beautiful – but moms are often left feeling broken and alone. Melissa and Lindi have a very raw discussion about post partum hormones and emotions.

We’re celebrating our 100th episode! Lindi and Melissa play a fun game, reflect on some of their favorite moments from the podcast, and chat about an awesome giveaway!  

Why do Siblings Fight? Who knows, because we certainly don’t. Melissa and Lindi talk about sibling fights and what they do in their own families.

Lindi and Melissa sit down to talk about setting boundaries around the Thanksgiving holiday.  Melissa’s lesson: “Set you boundaries. Don’t let it ruin you. And this is still the beginning of the holiday season.” The main point is to level set your expectations and enjoy time with your family this Thanksgiving week!    

Often, the first step in finding the right nanny or babysitter is simply recognizing and accepting you could use some help. For many of us moms, this is easier said than done. Finding the right person to care for your children can seem like an impossible task but Lindi and Melissa chat over their experiences and drop some helpful tips

Melissa and Lindi contemplate the pros and cons of modern technology in the lives of our kiddos. They discuss screen time, cell phones, internet access, youtube, and much much more! All while adjusting to a new aesthetic in the podcast studio.

Kids get sick- a lot. The Mayo Clinic estimates about 12 times a year*. Melissa and Lindi talk about having sick kids and tips for prevention and care when it does happen. https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/parenting/the-constant-cold-why-kids-are-always-sick-and-what-to-do-about-it/  

With three kid’s birthdays in the month of October, Melissa is the midst of birthday planning overload. Lindi and Melissa talk birthday party hacks and lowering birthday planning expectations.

Lindi and Melissa talk about Mom Burnout- a deep level of exhaustion that comes from unending caregiving demands. It comes down to making choices and setting expectations that being a mom isn’t always rainbows and sunshine. If you can, prioritizing yourself from time to time can work wonders!

Lindi and Melissa talk about all the fun fall things- pumpkin patches, apple picking, and Halloween costumes. #lowerexpectations #lazymompodcast

Trigger Warning- Lindi and Melissa have a very raw discussion about the loss of a pregnancy. https://latchedmama.com/pages/podcast-sign-up

Lindi is joined by Karen Baker (Podcast Coordinator) to react to recent Mom Blooper call ins. Laugh along with us as we talk about postpartum body odor, wine display catastrophes, and more! Show Notes: Make sure to join our Latched Mama Podcast Facebook Group  

inding out your infant needs to be in the NICU can be scary. Knowing what questions to ask and what to expect can be empowering. Lindi and Kori discuss their personal NICU experiences. https://latchedmama.com/pages/podcast-sign-up September is NICU Awareness Month: https://www.nicuawareness.org/

There are a lot of great benefits to having your kids involved in activities-but sometimes all that activity can feel overwhelming. Melissa and Lindi discuss sports and other activities and how to balance it all! https://latchedmama.com/pages/podcast-sign-up  

Navigating Educational Needs in the Public School: With the end of summer begins the start of school for many kids. Kimberly Handsome (PhD in Special Education) joins Melissa and Lindi to talk about navigating unique educational needs for kids in the public school system. Specifically, Kimberly explains the differences between 504 plans and IEPs and how parents can advocate for

In honor of the 10th Anniversary of Black Breastfeeding Week (August 25-31, 2022), Carmen and Deshanti (Latched Mama Employees) talk about the significance of Black Breastfeeding Week and their own breastfeeding experiences. #BBW22 #BBW10YEARS Learn more about Black Breastfeeding Week and its inception here: https://blackbreastfeedingweek.org/

Melissa is joined by Jen Douglas, PhD, a licensed psychologist, Stanford Clinical Assistant Professor, Executive Coach, Consultant, Wife and Mother. Dr. Jen specializes in helping high-achieving inclined individuals overcome their own perfectionism. In this podcast, Melissa and Jen talk about perfectionism as it relates to motherhood. Show Notes: Dr. Jen’s Definition of Perfectionism: “Anxiety or...

Melissa is joined by pelvic floor physical therapists Meghan Swenck and Reihle Kash to have real talk about reasons sex might be painful post pregnancy and ways that it might be treated. They also discuss topics such as incontinence during sex, low libido, and sex after c-sections.  

Real talk with Lindi and Melissa about breastfeeding in honor of 2022 World Breastfeeding Week. Word to the Wise: “We all need to know about compounding interest and how our bodies work.” – Melissa Wirt #empowerwomen

This week we’re bringing you a mash up of some of the best moments from the first half of 2022!

Lindi and Melissa tackle the very tough topic of a mom’s body image.  The biggest takeaway – we need to support and encourage each other. #everybodyisbeautiful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smc91OZA4Vs  

Toilets, Stairs, and needles, oh my! Lindi and Melissa talk about important life skills they learned growing up, things they wish they had learned but didn’t, and things they want to make a point to teach their own kids. Listen as Melissa and Lindi cover random topics from perennial bulbs to periods to aging lawnmowers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04kcBTUssP0  

It’s been a long time since Melissa and Lindi tackled Potty Training and they give some great perspective and awesome pointers (i.e. “Salt water is a Natural Enema.”)  

Melissa is joined by Eryn and Lindi as they talk about what it was like re-entering the workforce after being a stay at home mom (SAHM).

Most Latched Mama fans have heard of Kennedy- our videographer, content creator extraordinaire, and longest LM employee to date. Melissa sits down to interview Kennedy about what it’s like behind the scenes of Latched Mama. Show Notes: Mother’s Day Project: https://blog.latchedmama.com/2020/05/06/video-project-m/