The Modern Mamas Podcast

This week, Jess and Laura show up exactly as they are for another catchup episode. Things start light hearted with life updates and quickly get raw with vulnerable feelings and real life, real time processing. We hope you’ll tune in with open hearts exactly as you are too. Thank you for being a part of this community. We’re so glad you’re here. Connect with us on Instagram at  @modernmamaspod...

In this week's episode, Laura sits down with Taz Barber of Life Outside the Box. Taz is a mama to 4 boys (plus 2 dogs and 26 chickens). She's competed in the CrossFit Games 4 times, owns 2 businesses, and is dedicated to helping women find their inner super power. In this episode we dive into the power of self reflection and the empowerment that comes from taking action. Taz shares insights into t...

Welcome to a new kind of catchup episode! Jess and Laura will be periodically diving into topics suggested by our listeners. In this first topical episode, they dive into how they navigate schooling their little ones, sharing their processes, non-negotiables, and thoughts on the future. We’d love to hear from you! Join the conversation and let us know what topic you’d love to hear us chat about.&n...

In this week's catchup episode, Jess and Laura sit down for updates, retreat reflections, and real talk around setting boundaries, showing up as we are, seeking growth always, and leaning into curiosity: in life, in relationships, in learning. We hope you'll tune in and join the conversation! We're so grateful for this community. Connect with us on Instagram at  @modernmamaspodcast Join our&n...

In this episode, Jess sits down with Vicki Singer of Singer Wellness to discuss a concept that many people may have never considered before - ableism, and particularly how it can show up in the wellness community. Vicki is a Whole30 Certified Coach, Adaptive and Inclusive Trainer, and has cerebral palsy. Vicki has been highly dedicated to informing and educating on disability in soc...

In this episode, Laura sits down with Roseann Capanna-Hodge, mental health trailblazer, founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health, and media expert who is, “Changing the way we view and treat children’s mental health." Roseann shares her wisdom around the long-term impact of the Pandemic on children, signs and symptoms of anxiety in children, promoting coping skills and resilienc...

In this catchup episode, Jess and Laura sit down and get deep real quick, processing and reflecting on the year that was 2020 and talking out intentions for 2021. They also share intimacies of social media free holidays with families, life updates, and so much more. As we round out this year, we also want to pause to THANK YOU. This community has without a doubt been a highlight of this year for u...

In this episode, Jess sits down with Adina Rubin, strength coach and nutritional therapy practitioner to dive into how developing true strength affects our hormonal health in a frank and candid conversation. We chat: what strength training is/isn't what hormones are affected why those hormones are crucial to optimal health the potential effect of over-exercising how developing...

In this week’s Modern Mamas Podcast episode, Laura sits down with Ashely Brown. She’s a wife, momma of 2, and creator and owner of Routine and Things, which equips women to consistently live their happiest life using routines. Ashley strongly believes routines are a form of wellness and can be a beautiful springboard for improving your home, yourself, and your life. We dive deep into the ways moms...

This week, Laura and Jess catchup on life updates, share plenty of real talk, give the sweet details about the first ever Modern Mama Box (there are still some left, friends!), chat holiday traditions and more.  Don't miss out! Shop now for The Modern Mama Box! Connect with us on Instagram at  @modernmamaspodcast Join our  Patreon  community for behind the scenes exclusives! Th...

In this episode, Jess sits down with Barbara Schreihans of Your Tax Coach,  a tax consulting company. Barbara helps business owners, entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals save money in taxes, and can look at a tax return and within seconds, tell you some tax strategies that could save you thousands of dollars per year. We cover how transforming your relationship with money can...

This week’s Modern Mamas Podcast episode is an interview with Rachel Wakely. She’s a group fitness instructor and personal trainer from San Luis Obispo on a mission to empower womxn through fitness. She’s tired of fitness being a space of punishment and shares in this episode about her work to make fitness a space where we can celebrate our bodies, allowing fitness to be the ultimate expression of...

In this episode, Jess and Laura come together for some quick updates, holiday fun, and a whole lot of gratitude. We are forever grateful for this community, for your support, and for the friendships, solidarity, growth, and love that have come from this podcast. We are thankful for YOU! Connect with us on Instagram at  @modernmamaspodcast Join our Patreon community for behind the scenes exclu...

In this episode, Jess sits down for another episode with Dr. Ann Barter, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, to chat all about neurotransmitters, specifically dopamine and serotonin.  These two neurochemcials are associated with mood, cravings (sugar and alcohol), disordered eating and the list goes on and on.  This is an incredible topic, especially right now...

In this week’s episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Jess and Laura sit down for a candid catchup. We jump into the real and raw FAST, sharing life updates, emotional processing, and tough love. We hope you’ll tune in. Thank you to our Sponsors; use code modernmamas for 15% off! Beekeeper's Naturals Four Sigmatic PaleoValley Connect with us on Instagram at  @modernmamaspodcast Join our Patreon...

This week, Laura sits down with Lori Epting, licensed clinical mental health counselor and author of From Chaos to Connection: A Marriage Counselor's Candid Guide for the Modern Couple . She specializes in marriages and relationships, and brings so much wisdom to this episode, including some tips and tools that might not be what you expect. We could all use practical tips and realistic expectation...

In this episode, Jess sits down with Mackenzie Neally of the Enlighten Me podcast to chat all about the basics of ethical clothing production and making it as accessible as possible.  We’ll be talking transparent manufacturing, environmental sustainability, fashion waste, natural vs. synthetic fibers, being ethical at home, and more!  Come listen and learn all about: Fast fashion vs...

In this week’s episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Jess and I sit down for another catchup, and I spill all the juice details of this move, how we’re settling in, school for Evie, the return of my fifth vital sign, what’s next for us, and more. Jess dives into her latest life updates, including some big steps she’s taking for her health. We hope you’ll tune in! Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15%...

In this episode, Laura sits down with Michelle Tagge, NTP, mama of two, voice behind the Nourished and Nurturing Podcast, and co-author of the Postpartum Guide.  They talk all things nourishment and self care postpartum, setting mamas up to thrive in those weeks after baby, experiencing postpartum during Covid quarantine, and so. much. more. Michelle is a wealth of knowledge and her approach...

In this episode, Jess sits down with her Melissa Guevara, a good friend and Executive Director of the nonprofit organization, BIRTHFIT for Everyone. Melissa not only has a master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education and Administrative Services, but also works as a Special Education Administrator all while raising her incredible three-year old autistic son. In this episode we ge...

In this episode, Jess and Laura get together for another much needed catchup episode. Laura shares the latest updates on what's become a post-evacuation complicated move and the challenges, heartache, and hope that have come with it. And Jess dives deeper into life in the midsts of transitioning the kiddos back to school and the complicated feelings that come with that. Tune in for life updates, f...

In this week’s episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Laura had the pleasure of interviewing Christine Platt of the Afrominimalist. Christine Platt is a literacy advocate and passionate activist for social justice and policy reform. A believer in the power of storytelling as a tool for social change, Christine’s literature centers on teaching race, equity, diversity and inclusion to people of all ag...

In this episode, Jess sits down with Katherine Winter-Sellery. the CEO of the Conscious Parenting Revolution and creator of the Guidance Approach to Parenting.  Her work dives into everything from conflict-resolution skills to communicating more effectively with children and adults. My talk with Katherine couldn't have come at a better time amidst all of the challenges of parenting durin...

In this episode, Jess and Laura get together for another much needed catchup episode. Laura shares all of the details about wildfire evacuations, being forced back on the road, and the processing that's gone along with it. And Jess dives deeper into life in the midsts of distance learning and entrepreneur life. That, and so much more. We hope you'll tune in, and we'd love to hear from you! Want to...

In this episode, Laura sits down for a chat with great friend and brilliant human, Dr. Lindsay Mumma. Lindsay is a wife, mother, and chiropractor with a background in rehab and performance that she applies to caring primarily for pregnant and postpartum patients. She is adamant about respect, values intentional communication, believes that truly anything is possible, and asks more questions than h...