The New Mamas Podcast

Send a text I don’t think we talk enough about how making close friends as a mom is weirdly hard.  Content Warning: This episode contains sensitive material around self-harm. Please listen with care. In this episode, I break down my thoughts around mom friendships, dig deep into my own past to understand why I view some things the way I do.  Listen to the full episode of "The Real Reason Adul...

Send a text In this episode, I’m diving into the spiciest parenting opinions you sent me over Instagram and let’s just say… y’all did not hold back. 😅 Listen to Part 2 here on my Substack From “Screen time is a cop out” to “Birthday parties actually the worst” to the never-ending saga of potty training, we’re unpacking the hot takes that secretly live in every mom group chat. I react in real time...

Send a text Subscribe to my Substack for exclusive podcast episodes: https://circlebackafterbedtime.substack.com/  The lollipops I used for weaning: YumEarth Organic Lollipops Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram Follow the @newmamaspodcast on Instagram Read Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.com Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamas...

Send a text In this episode, I am fired up! Here's what I'm sounding off on in this episode: Being a "pro-screen time, anti-tablet" parent Being a millennial and growing up in AOL chatrooms "Raw-dogging" summer break Questioning whether to go to kindergarten or skipping straight to 1st grade  Homeschool vs public school, hot take home school kids have a lot of opportu...

Send a text In this grab bag episode of topics, I'm taking you on a rollercoaster ride of all my inner thoughts:  Boundaries with in-laws (I have some hot takes that might piss you off) In the body positive movement, no one should shame you for wanting to lose weight Saying no to business travel at the moment How disappointing people sucks but you have to do it sometimes Spicy thoughts around...

Send a text I’m keeping it real about life with a toddler in this audio journal style solo episode. My 17-month-old daughter has officially entered her villain era, and I’m feeling all the challenges of the baby-to-toddler transition. Tantrums, power struggles, the emotional rollercoaster of weaning, I’m talking about why this baby/toddler stage feels SO HARD!  If you’re a new mom navigating toddl...

Send a text This episode is a voice note-style vent sesh from one mom to another. I’m sharing the unfiltered truths I never thought I’d say out loud: I resent my dogs after becoming a mom (hello, postpartum rage!) I want to quit breastfeeding cold turkey (breastfeeding burnout!) I went from in-law drama to actually having a healthy relationship with them (yes, it’s possible!). Whether you’re breas...

Send a text In this episode, I chit chat about: Why does Easter feel so commercialized now Wanting to give my kids the childhood I never had Introducing chores and piggy bank to my almost 5 year old Mom guilt about feeling annoyed with my kids sometimes Mindset shifts that help my day-to-day Weaning update Poking fun at "sad beige moms"  ...and more! Let me know if you liked the car voic...

Send a text Pop singer Chappell Roan is going viral for going on the Call Her Daddy Podcast and saying all her friends with kids are in hell and that she doesn’t know anyone who’s happy and has children. Let's talk about it.  Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram Follow the @newmamaspodcast on Instagram Read Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.com Support the Show:...

Send a text I'm back, YAY! I'm excited to catch up with all of you. In this episode I talk about: What it was like juggling a baby and working full-time My work trip in October where I brought my baby and my mom How I ended up exclusively breastfeeding The complicated emotions of weaning How I made the decision to wean The process of weaning and how it's going I'll be back at a...

Send a text In this episode, Lina elaborates on how hard it's been coming back from maternity leave and juggling her 4-month old daughter. She discusses the challenges of exclusively breastfeeding, childcare costs, quitting her job (and how it's not gonna happen), and a little bit about the behind-the-scenes of podcasting. The podcast is on a break but will be back soon! In the meantime,...

Send a text  Niki became a mother and motherless in the same breath. Her journey to motherhood was filled with uncertainty and trauma when we went through recurrent pregnancy loss and learning that her mom was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at the same time. She is a wife and mom of two living in Minnesota. She is a business owner by day, a podcaster by night, and a dedicated mom 24/7.  When she f...

Send a text Lina and Linnea gave birth around the same time and both have toddlers and newborns. They have a fun and dynamic friend catch-up about having two young kids.  In this episode they talk about: Division of labor between partners Mom guilt Going back to work Childcare Hypnobirthing   Breastfeeding Linnea's first pod appearance: Hypnobirthing and How To Hire a Doula with Newborn Mom L...

Send a text Almost 60% of marriages end in divorce. Mikki checked every box to guarantee a happy life- but what felt like an instant the life she thought she had was gone. Divorce was the healthiest option for their relationship. Parenting can be alienating with little ones and when you get divorced it's another level of alienation. Mikki is a mentor and coach for women who are currently goin...

Send a text Lina hired her postpartum doula, Katie, to aid her in her first few months postpartum with her second baby, Evelyn. In this episode, Lina and Katie have an informal chat on what it was like working together. This is a great episode for anyone who's considering hiring a postpartum doula! Connect with Katie on Instagram: @lifeinbloomwellness To learn more about my postpartum doula K...

Send a text In this episode, Lina invites bestselling author and podcaster Jo Piazza on to discuss trad wives and why they are problematic for our nation's youth. In this episode, they talk about: The definition of a trad wife: how is she different than a stay-at-home-mom Why glamorizing the lifestyle of a trad wife through social media is creating a false narrative Feminism, financial indepe...

Send a text In this episode, Lina gives a 3 month postpartum update. Just Chatting episodes are meant to emulate a your mom bestie leaving you a long voice note. In this episode Lina talks about: How her maternity leave is ending and her thoughts on going back to work Transparency on the costs of childcare and what she can realistically afford Public versus private school How she's managing a...

Send a text Katherine is a creative homemaker and mom of four. While she doesn't identify as a "trad wife", she believes that by other people's standards she would be considered one. Lina and Katherine have a thoughtful discussion how the criticism of trad wives can be demeaning towards SAHMs and domestic labor. They also have a candid discussion about feminism, racism, and the...

Send a text Have to breastfeed on American Airlines? Think again. When first-time mom Ashley Copperstone was flying out of Grand Rapics, MI she didn't think twice when she was breastfeeding her daughter at the gate. It's something a lot of us moms do, especially trying to soothe a cranky baby. A crew member from American Airlines felt the need to publicly approach and shame Ashley and te...

Send a text "Life is not happening to you but FOR you." A lot of us lose ourselves in motherhood. In Lina's conversation with former Superior Court Judge Shelyna Brown , they discuss how you can come back to yourself and how to find that purpose and passion again. Connect with Shelyna: @svbconsultingpreside Check out Shelyna's book, Preside: Biblical Principles for Personal Gro...

Send a text Happy Valentine's Day! In this special episode, Lina shares what she LOVES most about motherhood and marriage and also shares what YOU said you love too! If you want to contribute to the listener feedback episodes, give Lina a follow on Instagram (@linaforrestal) and keep an eye on her Stories where she polls her audience.  Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on I...

Send a text Host Lina Forrestal and her friend and fellow podcaster Engrid Latina sit down for a thought-provoking chit chat about jealousy and comparison in motherhood.  Engrid Latina is a personal trainer and strength coach (CSCS) based out of Ohio. She has trained clients both in-person and online for nearly a decade. Engrid's personal history with an eating disorder has helped develop a t...

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Send a text In this episode, Lina mentions a few more things about her postpartum experience so far that she forgot to mention in the last recap episode. She also breaks down the Kyte Baby controversy with her friend Alyssa Bolanos.  Check out Nourish to Heal organic and healthy meal delivery in Central, New Jersey: https://nourishtoheal.com/ Connect with Katie of Life in Bloom Wellness: https://w...

Send a text In this episode, Lina talks about how her postpartum experience is going so far: how her mental health has been and how she's been juggling newborn life with a toddler in tow.  Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram Follow the @newmamaspodcast on Instagram Read Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.com Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeac...