The Modern Mamas Podcast

In this episode, Jess sits down with chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Ann- Marie Barter to deep dive into all things mold exposure.  Mold is such a fascinating topic to explore in regards to how it can affect our health, and most people are unaware of its potential long and short term effects!  In this episode we dive into: what is mold and different types...

Join Jess and Laura this week for a post-Virtual Retreat catchup for reflections on an incredible weekend of connection, solidarity, sharing, and learning. They also dive deep into the highs and real life struggles of life right now that so many can relate to. We're so grateful for this community. We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, feels, highs, and/or lows on this week's Instagram p...

This week, Laura sits down for a chat with Stephanie Young, who shares her beautiful, real, and raw motherhood experience. Like many of us, Steph is working to find the elusive balance between full-time work, young kids, and self care. But for her this also includes navigating the unfamiliar terrain of raising a child who is “differently wired”. Steph’s son, Bailey, was diagnosed with high-functio...

In this episode, Jess sits down with Tracy Wilson, the host of the Melanated Mom Podcast to talk about the concepts of anti-racism, allyship, and how we can begin to change the world in our hearts and homes, starting with our children. This is a hard and necessary conversation that just begins to scratch the surface of how we live with unconscious bias, how we can participate in overt and cov...

This week, Jess and Laura sit down for another catchup episode. Tune in for life updates, more projects we're excited about, and real talk around parenting, feeling the feels, and holding space. We also make some pretty awesome announcements, and we can’t wait to share! We are so grateful for this community, the safe space to share, and your open hearts and open minds. Want to add to the conversat...

In this episode, Jess sits down with Erin Simas, registered nurse, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and creator of the Blood Sugar Balancing Method to chat why your blood sugar may be wrecking havoc on your health!  Blood sugar dysfunction can show up anytime and in a variety of different ways - affecting your energy, hormonal, or sleep issues in addition to so many other things!  In th...

In this episode, Laura sits down with Megan Macpherson, a Holistic Health Practitioner, Wellness Advocate, Personal Development Coach, Motivational Speaker, Educator, Entrepreneur, Mother, Wife, and founder of Yes God Wellness. Megan is passionate about inspiring, educating and empowering people to express their highest potential, and this episode does all of the above.  Tune in for enli...

This week, Jess and Laura sit down for another catchup episode. Tune in for life updates, projects we're excited about, and real talk around parenting, working, and existing through 2020. We are so grateful for this community, the safe space to share, and your open hearts and open minds. Want to add to the conversation? Connect with us on Instagram at  @modernmamaspodcast Join us on  Pat...

In this episode, Laura sits down for another episode with Kiersten Peterson, of Vibrant Life Army Wife. Kiersten is blessed mama to Parker Bree and four heaven babies and wife to her army husband. She joined us back on episode 35 to share her miscarriage story, and has since adopted her daughter, Parker. In this episode, Kiersten shares her adoption story, and the lessons learned (and those s...

In this episode, Jess sits down with Randy Hartnell, CEO and founder of Vital Choice Wild Seafood and Organics, a company that we know and love well!  It was such an honor to have him on to speak on the creation of Vital Choice and the state of sustainability in the seafood industry.  We covered what's going on in the seafood industry to promote environmental sustainability, how to respo...

This week, Jess and Laura sit down for a much needed catchup episode. Tune in for real, raw reflections and sharing around systemic racism in this country, our own learning, unIearning, and deep work. We also share life updates, an upcoming special birthday, and more plans for the future of this podcast. We are so grateful for this community, and we look forward to growing as a community, fig...

In this episode, Laura sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Wade, licensed naturopathic doctor. She has a private practice in Portland, OR and also sees clients virtually from all over the world. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth shares her wisdom regarding reproductive health, offering insight into how our environment impacts health and how both partners' wellness matters when it comes to preconception opti...

In this episode, Jess sits down with Certified Lactation Counselor, Jada Glover to chat all about breastfeeding!  We chat nourishment for breastfeeding mothers (mind, body, and spirit!) and deep dive into common breastfeeding questions and how to create a support system when you intend to breastfeed!  This episode was so incredible, providing judgement free education on a big postpartum...

Join us for unfiltered real time Q&A during our first ever virtual Modern Mamas Podcast Retreat! We came together virtually for a weekend of connection, solidarity, special guests (huge thank you to Liz Wolfe and Kezia Neusch ), flows, and so much love shared. Jess and Laura share real and raw responses to thoughtful questions straight from the virtual retreat attendees themselves. Tune i...

In this episode, Laura sits down with dear friend and wise mama, Kim Perez. Kim is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, owner of Root and Branch Nutrition, co-host of the Balanced Babes Podcast, and her proudest endeavor, new mom to her baby boy, Henry. This episode dives deep into the immense significance of tuning into the gift of our cycles. Kim shares her wisdom into the ways that we can sync o...

In this episode, Jess and Laura get together for another much needed catchup and processing session. We share updates, including how we're finding joy through this season, while still holding space to feel what we need to. We also chat about big upcoming projects, parenting through SIP, (gasp) wanting more kids, and more. We see you, friends, and we're so grateful for the connection we've found he...

In this episode, Jess sits down with Katie Crosby of Thriving Littles to talk about meltdowns, and how to use interaction to boost emotional regulation.  In the midst of quarantine, this episode is exactly what every parent needs to recenter and learn practical tips to not only help our kids regulate THEIR emotions during stress, but to help ourselves regulate as well.  Katie is such a c...

In this episode, Jess and Laura get together for another quarantine catchup and processing session. We share updates, including the details of Laura's move from the city to the mountains and how Jess is navigating the shift to "home schooling". They also reflect on the growth of the podcast and what it's done in their lives, along with solidarity, love, and real talk regarding this new tempor...

In this episode, Laura sits down with Danielle Ryan Broida, Registered Herbalist, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Instructor of Mycology, National Educator of Four Sigmatic, and key player in the worldwide mushroom movement. Danielle is teaching the world about the importance of a life on functional mushrooms, and we are so grateful to get to share her wisdom with all of you. This chat goes far b...

In this episode, Jess and Laura get together for a catchup and another serious processing session on all of the chaos and silver linings that are this current season of covid-19. We share solidarity, thoughts on how we're managing through this, how we've both grown and struggled so far, and also some thoughts on how there's going to be a lot of processing to go when we're on the oth...

In this episode, Laura sits down with Shelby Timms and Emily Wiggins of Fe Earth to Body. The founders and hearts of Fe Earth to Body firmly believe in the healing support offered by these organic, biodynamic, sustainable hemp oils. They've created a collection of organic hemp oils that draw on the age-old traditions of homeopathy, Ayurveda, and evolutionary herbalism in order to honor and uphold...

In this episode, Jess and Laura get together for a catchup and serious processing session on all of the chaos and silver linings that are this current season of covid-19. We share the real, the raw, and secrets we might not have meant to. We're thankful for a safe space to share, for this community, for the solidarity, and for all of you. Want to share your thoughts? Send us a voice memo or commen...

In this episode, Jess sits down with Erin Simas, registered nurse, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and creator of the Blood Sugar Balancing Method to chat why your blood sugar may be wrecking havoc on your health!  Blood sugar dysfunction can show up anytime and in a variety of different ways - affecting your energy, hormonal, or sleep issues in addition to so many other things!  In th...

In this episode, Jess and Laura finally get together for a quick catchup on all of the amazing life that's happened in the last month!  We talk everything from post-retreat feels, to moving, to exciting audibles with travel and business.  We also hint at a big giveaway coming soon, and put a call out for feedback on upcoming episodes and potential projects.  Lots of energy on t...

WARNING: This episode touches on potentially triggering topics around sexual assault or abuse, specifically for children. In this episode, Laura sits down with Feather Berkower who shares incredibly important and enlightening insights and tools to keep our children safe. This is an episode everyone should tune into, whether a parent or not. We all love a kid, and this episode will leave you empowe...