The Momversation Club

Giving birth should be a joyous occasion, at least in theory (minus the pain and exhaustion!) But you certainly don't expect to leave the delivery room with a potentially life altering nerve injury, caused by something that happened during labor. Unfortunately, for a small percentage of moms - including Claire -  that's exactly what happened to them. In this week’s episode, Claire and Chri...

The time has come…it’s our first Mother’s Day show!!! In this episode Christina & Claire share a bit about their plans this year, how Mother’s Day impacts the people in their life and reflect on the women who have inspired them in their motherhood journeys.  Happy Mother’s Day to all our our listeners, we hope your day is as special as you are! —— MORE ABOUT THE MOMVERSATION CLUB:   https://mo...

As expecting moms we spend SO much time preparing for childbirth…taking classes, making birth plans and executing a perfect swaddle. But if you’re anything like Claire & Christina, you may have viewed breastfeeding as a non-issue — something that would come “naturally” — and then got smacked with the harsh reality that breastfeeding is actually quite hard and that brief “how to” from a lactati...

Prom season is upon us and if you have teens, you’ll know that it can be a challenging time, both financially (because WHY is everything so expensive?!) as well as emotionally (hellooooo mental breakdowns under florescent fitting room lights!). Thankfully our guest is here to bridge the gap, and help parents take some pressure off while building their teens confidence!  Today we chat with Karen Ma...

As mothers we are the CEO’s of emotional management in our home. In a perfect world, moms set the tone, help their children process their feelings and teach them how to function as a healthy person in the world. But life isn’t perfect and sometimes…we lose our shit. What happens then?  In this week’s episode Claire & Christina talk handling big emotions alongside their children, spouses and th...

Like most women who grew up in the 90s & 00s, Claire & Christina were surrounded by images and media that emphasized diet culture and thin bodies. This week they share how this impacted them, how they navigate their own obstacles with self image and  how they create a positive environment for their children.  —— MORE ABOUT THE MOMVERSATION CLUB:  https://momversationclub.com CONNECT WITH U...

As mothers we give so much of ourselves to our kids, our partners, our commitments but…what about US??? Moms are people too! This week Christina & Claire dive into the importance of taking care of yourself, the myths surrounding putting yourself first and how to carve out “me time” when you have barely enough time to pee!!! . . . PS: Do you have something to say about this topic? We’d love to...

When we were younger, Easter meant getting chocolate in a basket of fake plastic grass and hunting for hard boiled eggs. These days, we see mommy influencers sharing extravagant gifts like bikes and video games on their TikTok, aisles and aisles of garlands and decor at Target, and Pinterest tutorials on class goodie bags and teacher gifts. When did Easter become second-Christmas???  On this week’...

When is the right time to have another baby? How do you know when you’re done? There are so many factors that go into making such a big choice and it can be hard to know what’s right. We are often told to listen to our gut or that we will “just know” but…what if you DON’T???  This week the moms talk family planning and dive deeper into the emotional and logical reasons to have another child, walki...

Even in the most collaborative homes, mothers often get placed with the extra labor of the “motherload” — organizing, anticipating and managing everything (emotional and practical) that needs to get done in order to maintain the peace of the family.  From the perpetual awareness of school schedules and doctors' appointments to knowing what size shoe every person in your household wears there a...

TW: Death/ Grief/ Loss While many people are familiar with birth doulas, few have heard of a mourning doula: a holistically trained professional who offers support and focuses on the opportunity and life-affirming power of grief. In this episode we have a conversation with our very first guest on the pod, Jokotifa Alaye, owner of Mourning Space, and talk grieving alongside parenting…both with actu...

Prior to finding their husbands and remarrying, Claire & Christina experienced being single moms with young children. In this week’s episode they recount how they felt, what dating with little kids looked like and also share some fun stories of dating adventures, including the time Christina unwittingly went on a date with someone who’d done prison time…for MURDER! It’s a wild one, strap in! ...

Always a fan of “keeping it real”, Claire & Christina share some recent motherhood confessions: things that they (and probably a lot of you!) do but don’t typically broadcast to the world. From laundry baskets hidden in bath tubs, to throwing toys away on the down low, the moms bare all in this week’s episode.  Do you have a mom confession? Share with the class at  momversationclub@gmail.com  ...

Claire & Christina share their take on the recent news headline that took MomTok by storm this week, involving financial guru Dave Ramsey. The moms discuss his out-of-touch views and their experience of sky-high childcare rates, which have impacted the work-life balance for many parents. Christina also shares her tips for new-to-the-job stay at home moms, guiding them on how to maintain their...

Ahhhh, advice….sometimes you ask for it and sometimes (most times) you are given it regardless!!! Over the years Claire & Christina have sought counsel from seasoned mums and share some of the best nuggets to come from friends and family; from when to “call it” during a grocery store toddler meltdown to how to best guide your child’s unique identity while keeping their sparkle intact. And more...

Intimacy is a vital part of any healthy marriage but is easier said than done, especially when you’re in the trenches of parenthood. As Mom & Dad, your relationship is rooted in teamwork and utility, bouncing off each other to make sure your children’s needs are met but…what about YOU??? How do you find time to keep the spark alive as a couple? On this week’s episode we share how we go from sa...

EPISODE 15: Mom Fails We’ve all had moments in motherhood that make you cringe in regret. That make you break into a cold sweat just remembering them. Ones that make you go “I am the worst mom ever!!!”. In most social circles those memories are kept LOCKED UP, never to be brought up for fear of judgement, but at The Momversation Club we keep it real and we want you to know...we f*&k up too! Li...

* TW: Pregnancy Loss* Miscarriage is still one of those topics that gets pushed down and not talked about as often as it should, even though so many people experience it. Studies show that  1 in 4  pregnancies end in a loss, so it’s very likely that you or someone close to you has experienced/ will experience a miscarriage. In this episode, Christina openly shares her experience with recent pregna...

Being a parent to a neurodiverse child can be challenging, but something that often isn’t shared is the journey of discovering that your child might be “different”. Fear…denial…eventual acceptance. Every special needs mama has been there! Join Claire & Christina as they dive into their first introductions to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), re...

Join us as we reflect on the year and share our personal growth in 2023, from career shifts to mental health breakthroughs...keeping it REAL (as always!) while also placing some resolutions for the year ahead.  Happy New Year, Claire & Christina. MORE ABOUT THE MOMVERSATION CLUB:  https://momversationclub.com CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: https://linktr.ee/momversationclub FOLLOW US:  Youtube:  htt...

It’s the week of Christmas and you are either soaking in the twinkly lights, basking in your mom-glory, or you might be like us…mad dashing to the finish line, sweat on your brow, trying to make sure all the kids have an even amount of gifts and you move the damn elf each day! Join us for this holiday episode where we discuss tangible ways to navigate this final stretch and GET SHIT DONE!!! From t...

If you’ve spent time in a Home Goods recently ,you have likely seen wine glasses and other swag decorated with cheeky phrases like “Mommy Juice”, “Surviving Motherhood, One Glass at a Time” or “Mama Needs Some Wine”. These are examples of something the internet deems MOMMY WINE CULTURE, a societal-backed phenomenon celebrating moms that drink as a way to cope with the day-to-day stress of parentin...

Inspired by the popular “I’ve Had It Podcast” (and a pissy mood from Christina) the moms explore their current gripes in motherhood including mean self-talk, weekends that disappear in the blink of an eye and the ever growing mental load of responsibilities that go-round in our own heads. Don’t worry, it’s not all ranting…we also share what we are “here for”/ what’s making our days brighter! We’d...

As moms we tackle a LOT when it comes to the family schedule and household responsibilities, and at no time is that more apparent than the holidays! On top of navigating decorating, buying Christmas presents, managing school breaks and events we are ALSO in charge of creating the holiday *magic*. Join us in this week’s episode as we lament the struggles of the season…like moving the bloody Elf on...

Are you dragging your kids house to house during the holidays? Do you feel pulled in a million different directions? Are you trying to please everyone but forgetting to prioritize your OWN peace in this season? Well, if so, this episode is for YOU!  Join us as we talk co-parenting during the holidays, navigating uncomfortable conversations & family dynamics and finding ways to create memories...