The Modern Mamas Podcast

Tune in to the FINAL episode where we share our last catchups, BIG feels, and most importantly, thoughts, memories, moments, and love from this community. We don’t have the words to express how much this space has meant to us these past 7 years so thanks for helping us round out the magic. Want to keep listening and stay connected?  ⁠⁠⁠ Find us on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to our Sponsors! Toups and...

In this catchup/rapid-fire mashup, Jess and Laura give some quick and dirty life updates (complete with some big release sharing) and then answer YOUR questions. You all hit us with some good one too, so don’t miss this one. As always, thank you for being here for over 7 years now! We love this community. ⁠⁠ Find us on Patreon! ⁠⁠ Thank you to our Sponsors! Toups and Co Organics - use code ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Tune in to the final *regular* catchup where we dive into major life updates for us both, share the real and raw in the midsts of major transition, discuss big feels around letting go of the podcast and big joy around keeping Patreon (plus more on what you’ll find there). We don’t quite have the words to share how much this space has meant to us for the past 7 years, but we’ll keep trying. Listen...

Tune in this week for an emotional, raw episode where Laura and Jess share some big news and a big shift for the podcast; plus, as always don’t miss life updates through intense seasons of life for us both. We don’t quite have the words for how much this podcast has meant to us over the past 7 years, but tune in to see us try to verbalize it. We’d love to hear what it’s meant to you too! Email us...

Tune in this week as Laura sits down with her friend, Dr. Emily Wiggins, a licensed vitalistic naturopathic doctor and co-founder of Terrain Natural Medicine in Bend, OR with a passion for sharing a different paradigm of medicine and healing focused on hormone imbalances like thyroid issues, PCOS and other menstrual imbalances, digestive concerns, and autoimmune conditions. Emily provides approach...

In this week’s catchup episode, Jess and Laura share life updates, unexpected life plot twists, and - in usual Modern Mamas fashion - similar life shifts happening in solidarity. Tune in for real talk and raw processing along for so much gratitude for this space to share for almost 7 years now. We’re so glad you’re here! Thank you to our Sponsors! Toups and Co Organics - use code ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MODERNMAMAS...

Tune in this week as Jess sits down with Michelle Dew, interior decorator and mental health advocate to chat how our space can impact our mind, feelings, and emotions.  We chat through how all five senses are affected by our space and surroundings, and how being intentional with the design and function of your home can support your overall mental well-being.  We discuss not only the ideas behind y...

In this week’s catchup episode, Jess and Laura share the hard, the highs, and the feels through big changes and uneasy transitions. Tune in for joy and also real talk around the tough stuff. As always, we bring the real and the raw as we show up exactly as we are (for almost 7 years now). Thank you for tuning in, sharing in solidarity, and supporting us through it all. We’re so glad you’re here. T...

Tune in to this week's catchup episode where Jess and Laura, per usual, share real talk on life, motherhood, solo parenting, big moves, and trying to find 'balance'...and maybe even some self care through it all. Thanks for tuning in; we love this community and the constant space to share in solidarity through all seasons. Thank you to our Sponsors! Toups and Co Organics - use code ⁠⁠⁠...

Tune in this week as Jess sits down with Liz Wolfe, where we chat candidly about metabolism, weight loss, dieting, aging, and everything in between.  You'll get our trademark honesty and authenticity around these subjects and how our own exploration of life in our 40s has lead to new insights about our own unique health journeys.  We also dive deep into Liz's new projects, centered around...

In this week’s (mostly) topical episode Jess and Laura catchup on life, spring feels, and summer plans and then dive into their current fall school plans! Tune in for big changes in the works, from finding options in a new town to honing in on homeschooling and so much more. Thank you for listening and being a part of this community. We’re so glad you’re here. Have topical ideas? Send them our way...

Tune in this week as Jess sits down with Emilie Toups, the owner of Toups and Co Organics, a skincare and makeup brand dedicated to creating the cleanest products on the market.  We sit down to chat about her personal journey, and the importance of choosing safer products for our health.  We chat everything from business, to skincare, to current regulations (or lack thereof) in the industry, and h...

It’s time for another real talk catchup episode where Jess and Laura unload the hard, the happy, and the heartfelt. Tune in for whirlwind house updates, thoughts on navigating kiddos’ big feels (and acknowledging our own), insights into breaking family conflict cycles, and reminders that there is always time, even when the to-do list feels insurmountable. We’re grateful for the space to share! Tha...

Tune in this week for an inspiring guest episode all about homesteading! Laura sits down with her good friend, Jenna Lodin, of Ginger Hill Homestead in Dripping Springs, Texas. Jenna is a CrossFit trainer, homeschooling mama to three, and homesteader (who also happens to have a full-time job). Tune in for more about her why, her journey, and plenty of insight and inspiration into meeting yourself...

Tune into this week’s catchup as Jess and Laura talk life, coming moves, summer plans, a mamas-only trip recap, and living in a season of controlled cadence vs week-to-week unknown. Thanks for being with us through all of life’s seasons. We’re so grateful you’re here! As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope y...

Tune in for another share-it-all catchup episode where Laura and Jess talk everything from the intimacy code words (wink wink) to major life shifts (and plenty in between). Don't miss life updates, motherhood musings, moves ahead, and reflections on the year behind and all that's to come. Thank you for listening! If you enjoy what you hear, please be sure to leave us a review. We love this...

Tune in for this week’s catchup episode where Jess and Laura share life updates from a very full season, plus a California trip recap, upcoming big moves, and why it might be best case scenario when you don’t see us on social media. We’re here for relatability, and we’re so glad you’re on this journey with us. As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a...

Tune in this week as Jess sits down with Sivan Hong, author and illustrator of the top-selling children's series, The Super Fun Day Books, which focus on the experiences of neurodivergent children. Sivan is also a mother to two wonderful children that are neurodivergent, and so she shares her experience in the hopes of helping educate and support others who are also parenting similar kiddos.  ...

In this week’s catchup, Jess and Laura share life updates, including new career opportunities, potential big moves, and feels around saying goodbye to bath time. Tune in for real talk processing through big transitions, shifting priorities, and the highs and lows of this season. We’re so grateful you’re here! As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a...

Tune in this week as Laura sits down Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. Lisa is back on the podcast to share more of her wisdom around the importance of recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign, why r...

Tune in this week for another catchup where Jess and Laura share life updates, motherhood musings, current favorite foods and supplements, and continued conversation around social media break breakthroughs. Thank you for being here. We are so grateful for this community! As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hop...

Tune into this week's catchup episode where Laura and Jess share real-talk life updates, motherhood feels, and profound realizations around stepping away from social media. This is one you won't want to miss. Thanks for listening, friends! As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story &l...

Tune in for a topical episode with Jess and Laura all about making (or not) friends as grownups and mamas. We share insights into how we've built friendships in this season of our life, plus setting boundaries, honoring family time, and finding "balance." And of course, don't miss the fun life catchups and musings you love. Thanks for listening! We're so glad you're here....

This week, Laura sits down with Abbi Hearne, professional photographer, adventurer, and mother. Find Abbi ice climbing on glaciers, hiking in the desert, and spending time with her husband and two year old daughter. Tune in as she shares her experiences in adventure elopement photography, navigating her unique life path, and honoring the highs and hards of motherhood. We know you’ll love this one....

In this catchup episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Laura and Jess reflect on the end of 2023 - from holiday fun and (of course) food to new year transitions and family dynamics. Laura shares some big life transitions to kick off the new year, and as always the pair offers real talk about motherhood and life. Happy New Year, friends. We’re so excited for another year of sharing, solidarity, and c...