The Modern Mamas Podcast

In this episode, Jess and Laura catchup on life, motherhood, and the importance of showing up for the ones we love even when it's HARD. This episode takes a deep turn, and we hope it might be as cathartic for you as it was for both of us. We also chat about finding our own rhythms, prioritizing and compartmentalizing self care, family life and work. If you love this one, let us know over on Instag...

In this episode, Jess sits down with Juli Bauer of Paleomg, to chat one of our most requested topics - the decision to not have children.  While many of our listeners are mamas or mamas to be, we have so many men and women following along who are still investigating the idea of motherhood, and it's important for us to honor that journey as an integral piece of our community!  Juli shares...

In this episode, Laura sits down with Kaylyn Easton, founder of Chiavaye, to chat all things sex and intimacy in the postpartum period and beyond. She answers listener questions, and both Laura and Kaylyn share experiences and slowly but surely work to break down the taboos around this incredibly important conversation. Don't miss it! Kaylyn is a former broadcast journalist, turned marketing exec,...

In this episode, Jess and Laura give all the juicy Modern Mamas Retreat details and catch up on the latest life happenings, including some epic camping experiences and what it's been like to navigate disconnecting when our work is all online. Enjoy!! Links and Such:  Register for the Modern Mamas Retreat HERE ! Have Baby Will Camp post Get 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: mode...

In this episode, Jess sits down with Caroline Potter, NTP to chat all things adrenal fatigue.  Not only do we dive into what adrenal fatigue is, how to determine if you might have it, and easy, simple, doable action to support your body through it, but we also answer YOUR listener questions about it as well!  This episode thinks about adrenal fatigue outside of the traditional box, and f...

In this Q&A catchup episode, we share more details about our upcoming Modern Mamas Retreat in Santa Barbara, answer your questions as rapid-fire as we can, which isn't that rapid in reality, and wrap with some serious motherhood real talk. Want to join us in Santa Barbara? Stay tuned for registration details coming this week! And let us know in comments here or over on Instagram . Thank you fo...

In this episode, Jess sits down with Dr. Lara Briden to chat about her incredible book, The Period Repair Manual, and answer ALL the listener questions! Not only do we deep dive into women's hormonal health, but we chat fertility, what's ACTUALLY happening during your cycle, hormonal acne, irregular periods, PCOS and SO.MUCH. MORE.  This quick episode is basically a crash course in healt...

In this episode, Laura sits down with Denise Wiesner to talk about intimacy, conception, fertility, and breaking down taboos around sex talk! She shares her many experiences with couple who after years of fertility struggles, were able to conceive through refocusing on intimacy and connection. She also shares many actionable tips we can all benefit from right now to bring intimacy and love back to...

In this episode, we share some big announcements including some bad news, followed by some really exciting news: we're hosting our first ever Modern Mamas Retreat in sunny Santa Barbara California in October! Who's in?? Tune in and let us know in comments over on Instagram . Thank you for being a part of the Modern Mamas Community. Get 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas G...

In this episode, Jess sits down with Enneagram expert, Beth McCord to chat ALL things Enneagram.  This is the perfect introductory episode to understanding what the Enneagram is, how it can be a powerful tool for self-awareness, relationship transformation, growth and development.  We chat through all the numbers, and helpful tips on how to discover who YOU are.  We even chat about...

In this episode, Jess sits down with Megan and Alex of Zesty Ginger to chat all things cycle syncing!  This episode is full of amazing insight into what's happening during a woman's cycle, how to work WITH not against your cycle, and to embrace the natural rhythms, strengths, and needs of our feminine cycles.  We chat about how you can adjust your movement, foods, tasks and supplements t...

In this episode, we catch up on life's latest updates and dive deep into reflections after some very moving listener reviews. Laura updates on her latest van adventures and the reality of life with an almost two-year-old. Jess shares the latest in health, fitness, and empowerment. And we connect as usual in the midsts of the crazy fullness that is life. We are SO grateful that you are here, listen...

In this episode, Jess sits down with listener Melissa Nicolai, a budding novice organic gardener to chat all about how to create your own organic home garden from a layman's perspective.  This episode is incredibly relatable, and a must for anyone dipping their toe into the topic of growing their own food.  We not only cover doable, easy, actionable steps to create your own garden, but w...

In this episode, Laura sits down for a chat with Caitlyn Collins, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Washington University in St. Louis. We deep dive into her research examining the production and consequences of social inequality in the US. There were tears, goosebumps, anger, and so so much enlightenment. This is a conversation EVERYONE should hear, eliciting emotions that will c...

In this episode, we go long on life's latest happenings.  Laura gets a chance to process her cross country van trek so far, and shares her biggest revelations and favorite places from the trip.  Jess gets emotional about Mother's Day and the bittersweet nature of it all, as well as gives an update on some health issues.  This is a good ol' fashioned reconnection - heart pouring, tea...

In this episode, Jess sits down for a chat with Shelby Leppin MSN, RN, PMHNP to discuss strategies around mental health. We go deep into the stigma around mental healthcare, medication, and the increased presence of illness like anxiety and depression.  We chat about mental health throughout the motherhood transition, actionable steps to take in order to support yourself, and everything in be...

In this episode, Laura sits down for a chat with Carly, founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals. Carly shares all the details behind her entrepreneurial journey, from Goldman Sachs to harnessing the magic of bees. She also shares the nitty gritty into why bee products are so powerful, how they changed her health, and what we can use them for to improve daily quality of life and overall holistic health. Do...

In this episode, Jess and Laura sit down IN PERSON for a very very special 100th episode coming at you from our weekend spent connecting, exploring, and enjoying each other in Austin, Texas! We offer very important updates you won't hear anywhere else, give a rundown of Paleofx, including some things that might be a little controversial, and answer your questions, which cover everything from keepi...

In this episode, Jess sits down with the effervescent Cassy Joy Garcia of Fed & Fit to chat ALL THE THINGS.  We last had Cassy on when she was pregnant with her daughter Graysen, and now that little peanut is over a year old!  We catch up with Cassy, chat how she balances serious work and motherhood, how she prioritizes the health of her and her family without guilt, and so much more...

In this episode, Jess sits down with Laura and Kelsey to chat all about their new Intuitive Living Online Course. Kelsey and Laura each dive into their own journeys to finding intuitive eating, movement, and mindset practices. They share what it means to eat, move, and live more in tune with the body and mind, and simple steps we can all do to get there. This is an important episode for everyone!...

"Guest Interview - Tamara Iglesias on raising empowered children" Want to come to Costa Rica? Learn more HERE !  In this episode, Laura sits down for a chat with Tamara Iglesias. They deep dive into all things Conscious Parenting, raising empowered kiddos, treating our little ones as whole beings, and more. There were tears, lots of goosebumps, and such incredible insight from an amazing moth...

In this episode, Jess sits down with friend and podcaster, Jeanette Tapley to get an extremely personal and intimate recap of what it was like to go through international adoption.  Jeanette shares everything from the nitty gritty details of cost and process, to emotions, transition, and everything in between.  This is one family's journey to adoption, and a great resource if adopti...

Did you hear? 18 special friends get to join us for an incredible 5 days of rest, beaching, relaxation, connection, movement, and adventure in Costa Rica. Want to learn more? Check out trip details HERE ! In this episode, we also share meet up dates for 2019 along with the ins and outs of our lives right now, including some insights and feelings neither of us has shared publicly before. In short,...

In this episode, Laura sits down with Marianne, Babies Natural Development Expert, to chat all about her work in the world of baby development. She talks about what she's seen, how she followed her passion, and how movement can impact behavior in our little ones. Plus she answers your listener questions! Don't miss it! Download in iTunes HERE  & on Stitcher HERE ! Marianne Herms...

"Guest Interview: Introduction to Meditation with Arden Martin" In this episode, Jess sits down with Arden Martin of The Spring Meditation to talk about how she, as a busy new mom uses meditation to enhance her life, her presence, her energy, and so much more.  This episode deep dives into the specifics around Vedic meditation, and how you really can make it work for you, even if you've tried...