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Jamie brings on Vanessa from Wild + Rae. The episode opens with Vanessa reflecting on her parenting journey as a solo parent and then shifts over to her explaining the genesis of her clothing company, Wild + Rae. She shares how the company is a family business and her daughter's impact on the company's direction. Thank you, Vanessa, for joining the podcast and sharing your story! Use code...

Jamie brings on Ashley Archuleta to talk about bringing back your creativity as a new mom. She is a mother of two, a huge Disney fan, and a self-published children's book author. Ashley walks through her inspiration for her first book and how she reprioritized her time around going for her goals. Not only is Ashley an amazing creative, but she's also an inspirational voice as well. Take a...

They're back! Jamie and Ari hop back on the mic to talk about things they're learning after reaching the 1-year mark with their kids and take the time. Ari has been in her self-care era and experimenting with all types of workouts to give back to herself. Jamie has been taking her power back, overcoming the chaos of her circumstances, and finding herself again. If you're in the same er...

Jamie and Ari welcome the Houston ambassador, Alex Martin, to talk about identity and the shift that happened when she became a mom. In her own words, she was an "it girl through and through" before getting pregnant, driving hard at work, partying, and living her best life. Even when she found out she was pregnant, she still didn't tell anyone she was pregnant so she could still push...

Join Jamie and Savannah and The Mom Walk Collective for "Thrifty Parenting," where we equip parents with powerful, money-saving tips for an affordable parenting journey. In this episode, discover ingenious strategies to trim expenses, tap into community resources, and unleash your creativity to provide the best for your children without breaking the bank. Tune in and transform your appro...

Jamie and Ari welcome the founder of Wildbird, Tayler, to the podcast. She walks through how she and her husband started the company, finding a gap in the sling market and a desire to not go back to full-time work. Tayler also talks about working with her husband and balancing motherhood, work, and keeping spiciness in your marriage. Wildbird's Instagram:  wildbird To check out The Mom Walk Co...

Savannah, Jamie, and Ari wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month with a final episode summarizing their favorite points from the podcasts this last month. We would love to hear from you, what was your favorite tips, tricks or different way of thinking from this run of episodes? To check out The Mom Walk Collective's new coffee, visit: https://freelancecoffeeproject.com/mom-walk To find a Mom Wal...

This is the fifth and final podcast in our series on Maternal Mental Health with Elizabeth Wellington. We start off wrapping up a cliff hanger from the last episode and then we wrap up the 9 Steps to Wellness from the previous episode. The final 4 steps are below: 1) Emotional support (therapy, support groups) 2) Practical support  3) Referrals and Other Resources (i.e. IBCLCs, postpartum doulas,...

Jamie welcomes Kylie Hempy, Perinatal AMFT. She herself is a mom of 3 who has had 4 pregnancies, experiencing a late miscarriage with one of her babies, which prompted her to pursue a career in therapy. She clarifies a lot of the emotions some women may feel when dealing with loss that may be hard to express, she walks through different ways to support women, and choosing the right therapist for y...

This is the fourth podcast in our series on Maternal Mental Health with Elizabeth Wellington. She jumps right into talking about asking for help. So many moms want to do everything by themselves and it feels glorified to handle it all, but it's challenging. Elizabeth explains the 9 Steps to Wellness. The first part of the 9 steps are below: 1) Education 2) Sleep 3) Nutrition 4) Exercise/Moveme...

Jamie welcomes Lianna Huseman, a licensed LMFT, to the podcast. Jamie and Lianna talk about her initially not wanting kids, letting your kids take that three-hour nap even if they're not supposed to, and the main topic - medically fragile children. Lianna has two children with unexpected medical diagnoses so she has been through it and speaks from her experience. Most importantly she walks thr...

Welcome to episode 3 of our Mental Health series with Elizabeth Wellington from Denver! Elizabeth, Jamie, and Ari talk about the mental health component of breastfeeding. It's not talked about very much but there is so much that goes into breastfeeding outside of just feeding your baby. Some women feel disconnected from their baby or have limiting self-talk because their baby doesn't latch...

Jamie and Ari welcome Perri Griffin, AMFT, onto the podcast today. Perri is a mother of two kids and an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She walks through some of the different types of healing her center performs and how important it is to heal both the body and the mind when walking through therapy. She specifically dives into Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and why it's being used a...

This is the second podcast in our series on Maternal Mental Health with Elizabeth Wellington. She jumps right into talking about one of the biggest taboos about being a new mom, "scary thoughts." She helps clarify and define what they are, how they happen, and why they happen. Most importantly, she reframes those types of thoughts as anxiety-driven and that the content does mean anything...

This is the first podcast in our series on Maternal Mental Health with Elizabeth Wellington. She lays out the definition of a mental health disorder, common misconceptions, and factors that can predispose someone to a mental health disorder. Elizabeth is a wealth of knowledge and just scratches the surface in this first episode, laying the groundwork for future episodes. Listen in to gain a base l...

Welcome to the "First Year Mom Tales" podcast, where Jamie, Ari, and Savannah share hilarious, heartwarming, and downright crazy stories from moms who've survived the first year of motherhood. So whether you're a mom-to-be, a new mom, or just looking for a good laugh, tune in as we swap stories, share advice, and commiserate over the wild ride that is the first year of motherhood...

Jamie and Ari bring on good friend and homeschool mom, Taylor Shabib. Taylor has been homeschooling her 4 kids for years now. While we think that she is a pro, she says she's just taking it day by day. Packed with great tips on how to start equipping yourself and getting prepared to homeschool, this podcast is a gem! Thank you Taylor! Taylor's Instagram: @taydayssTo check out The Mom Walk...

First off, welcome Savannah to The Mom Walk Collective team! She and Ari bring on the new Newport Beach ambassador, Karen Domianus. Karen walks through her struggles with body dysmorphia pre-pregnancy and how those issues were only exacerbated by finding out she was pregnant. Her body image struggles spiraled into darker thoughts throughout her pregnancy. Listen in to this one to hear her reflect...

Ari brings on her husband, Ian, to talk about their relationship. They walk through years of trial and error, trying to figure out how to work together. They talk about going from competing with each other to competing for each other. They explain why communcation has been the critical piece of success in their relationship. If you are a soon-to-mom or new mom trying to figure out how you and your...

Ari and Jamie welcome on the Chattanooga, TN ambassador, Baylee Robinson. She and her husband had a tough time early on with their daughter but the pediatrician labeled it a cholic. Not until they went to the ER did they discover their daughter was experiencing silent reflux. If your son or daughter is experiencing silent reflux, use your gut and go get help. It's completely treatable with mil...

Ari and Jamie start the podcast with some life updates. Jamie has some not-so-good news and Ari has some better news, thankfully. When they get into the meat of the podcast they start to share their favorite activities they like to do with the kids. They share things they do in the house, outside of the home and activities they are excited to start. Jamie also shares a golden opportunity that she...

Ari and Jamie welcome on the Springfield, MO ambassador, Jessica Pond. She details her shock when he went into labor 1 month early, issues nursing for the first day or two, and struggling to keep on schedule with her son's feeding schedule. If you are a soon-to-be mom, listen to this podcast for tips and tricks for preparing for the 4th trimester. Jessica's Instagram: @jessicalaurenpond Th...

It's finally time for Jamie to open up about her current situation. She talks about what it's like going through a divorce, parenting her son alone, and co-parenting with her ex-husband. This is the first episode around solo parenting, so stay tuned for follow-up episodes with other solo parents to hear their experiences, too! To check out The Mom Walk Collective's new coffee, visit: h...

Ari and Jamie welcome on the El Dorado Hills ambassador, Ashley Knaub. She walks through her journey trying to get pregnant and the issues she faced. She felt they were doing everything right, but for some reason something wasn't working. She and her husband tried multiple IUIs until she changed doctors and switched over to IVF. If you are in the same spot, Ashley's story might give you en...

Since Jamie and Ari hadn't recorded a podcast in a while, they start the podcast by talking about tips and tricks for Disneyland, their experience with sleep training, and what's new. First birthdays are the main point of discussion today, with topics ranging from neutral bounce houses, to controversial desserts, and birthday themes. The celebrity Ari was talking about is Simu Lee from Sha...