The Modern Mamas Podcast

MMP Ep 43: Modern Dad - Rusty Shares Evie's Birth Story by Jess Gaertner and Laura Bruner

In this episode, Jess sits down for a long awaited discussion all about herbs and adaptogens!  We had so many listener questions about this topic, and we dive into the first segment all about uses in kiddos, pregnancy, and postpartum. What works, what doesn't, and how you should use them!

In this overdue episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Laura and Jess catch up on life, a teething babe, travel, sleep, money, and our current escapades in low carb, high fat eating. We plan to do more frequent update episodes where we catch up and answer YOUR questions, so leave a comment below letting us know what you think or leave a question for us to answer on our next update episode!

In this episode, Laura sits down with some of her best friends all the way in South Africa to chat about their current international travels, the tribe life, working and training from anywhere, the CrossFit Open, parenthood, outside pressures to fit a parenting "norm", discipline, van life, and SO MUCH MORE. Don't miss this awesome episode.

Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Her bestselling book, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes (and online course of the same name), presents a revolutionary nutrient-dense, lower carb diet for managing gestational diabetes. Her unique approach has not only helped t...

In this episode, Laura and Jess dive into the ins and outs of how they make life work as modern working mamas. This episode brings different perspectives because Jess works outside of the home, and Laura works from home. Tune in to hear what works and what doesn't and a little about how we're learning as we go!

In this episode, Jess sits down with Alaena Haber of Grazed and Enthused to talk about EVERYTHING. We deep dive into what living with an Autoimmune condition is like, how it can be affected during pregnancy and postpartum, and strategies on how to manage acute flares during these times. We also get real about infertility struggles, baby led weaning, self love and self-care, as well as navigating b...

In this episode, Laura sits down for the first solo episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast to talk all about her current adventures in Evie's first foods. Using primarily baby led weaning (though not an expert on it), Laura is following her gut and Evie's lead when it comes to introducing foods for the first time and getting in those important nutrients. After lots of questions, she decided to sit do...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode talks about miscarriage and loss. In this episode, Jess and Laura sit down with Kiersten Peterson of Vibrant Life Army Wife, as she shares her story of her two miscarriages. Kiersten is opening up and starting a dialogue about a topic that has for so long been considered taboo, and in doing so she is supporting so many women along the way. We are so grateful to have h...

In this episode, Jess chats with Michelle Carlson from Peace and Parenting all about trading in bribes, threats, and consequences and focusing on connection versus control in the parent-child relationship. If you've ever found yourself in the middle of power struggles with your child, wondering if there's a better way, than this episode about peaceful, positive, and respectful parenting is one you...

In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast Jess sits down with her husband of 6 years, and baby daddy, Tim.  Hopped up on all the coffee, they tackle your listener questions!  Tune in as we discuss things like why it's hard for men to communicate, how Tim supported Jess through PPD/PPA, and the our giant reveal at the end of our version of what makes our marriage fulfilling.  If you like this one...

Warning: This episode contains adult language. In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast Laura sits down with her wonderful husband and daddy to Evie Wilder. Her love and partner in all things comes on the Modern Mamas Podcast for our first ever dad episode! Rusty and Laura spent a Friday night date night at home with a sleeping babe, sipping some wine and answering YOUR questions. Mamas, don't...

In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we answer a listener question and dive in deep to the mom guilt, self love, and flipping the script.

In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking to Mallika Bush all about birth trauma and postpartum depression. While this is a bit of a heavier topic, it's one that is so important and so often overlooked. This episode is not to be missed!

In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we share our thoughts on New Years traditions, resolutions, and how we plan to tackle 2018 with a growth mindset! We are SO thankful for an amazing first year of the Modern Mamas Podcast!

In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking all about how we can help our babies move the way nature intended for a lifetime of functional movement and core strength!

In this episode we talk all about our favorite holiday traditions, as well as answer listener questions about tackling those tricky situations you can encounter around the holidays! Listen in for a fun, relaxed episode!

In this episode we speak with Eliza Parker of Conscious Baby all about how to practice "Crying in Arms", and Aware Parenting as it pertains to sleep. A must listen if you have questions on the real, actionable practice of Aware Parenting!

In this episode we talk with Eliza Parker of Conscious Baby all about Aware Parenting..what it means, how to practice it, and why it's important. This is part one in a series of talks we'll be doing with this amazing guest, don't miss it!

In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we share our favorite Thanksgiving tradition and the simple ways we try to practice gratitude each day!

In this episode we get to chat with Joy and Claire from the hit podcast Girls Gone WOD. We're talking all about building a community, postpartum anxiety/depression, the pressure to have children when that might not be your path, and so much more!

In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking to Cassy Joy Garcia, beautiful soul behind the Fed and Fit movement, all about her journey, latest Fed and Fit projects, and pregnancy.

In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we share our unique journeys to conception of our babes! Listen along for one of our must fun and personal episode to date!

In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking to Megan Garcia, author of First Foods and Beyond, all about baby's first foods, supplementation, mindset, and life as a real food mama of two.

In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking to Melissa Hemphill, Certified Eating Psychology Coach and BIRTHFIT Colorado Regional Director, all about mindset and eating psychology through each phase of the motherhood transition.