The New Mamas Podcast

Send a text In this episode, host Lina Forrestal has a chat with marriage coach Chelsea Skaggs about navigating a partnership after having a baby.   This episode covers: Things that most couples are finding conflict around How to get your partner onboard with couples counseling  Practical advice for checking in with each other The difference between a relationship therapist and a professional life...

Send a text Host Lina Forrestal explores society's obsession with postpartum bodies, particularly, Hilary Duff's nude Women's Health magazine cover (Read Hilary Duff's interview here .). Lina believes that it perpetuates unrealistic body standards for women, especially when celebrities don't disclose that they'd had plastic surgery done or don't acknowledge photo...

Send a text Host Lina Forrestal sits down with SF working mom Alissa Worton-Hunt, to discuss what it's like going from 1 child to 2 children. Alissa was very transparent about how different the second time around was, even the journey to get pregnant. She shares her journey to get pregnant both times, how the first time was hard and the second time was easy, her PCOS diagnosis, and her birth...

Send a text In this episode, host Lina Forrestal and blogger Jamie Devergillo chat all things coming back from maternity leave, postpartum anxiety, body image, and what it's like to be a mom sharing it all on social media.  Jamie shares practical tips in how she's preparing to go back to work, from practicing leaving the house to leaving a detailed schedule for her caretakers. She discus...

Send a text Host Lina Forrestal sits down with Licensed Therapist Dr. Laura Schwinn to have an honest conversation about bed-sharing. Lina and Laura both share their experiences with bed sharing: why they chose to bed share and why they continue to bed share. They talk about the pressures of society to conform to one way of child sleep, touch upon relationship taboos, and talk about ways to re-est...

Send a text Lina is BACK and kicks it off with a solo episode unpacking why she took a longer break than expected. What was supposed to be a 2 week break turned into a several month mental health journey unpacking childhood trauma surrounding the holidays, recognizing the signs of depression, seeing a psychiatrist, and ultimately starting the depression medication, Wellbutrin. Lina talks about how...

Send a text Welcome to the last episode of Season 1! The New Mamas Podcast will be going on a break for the next month and we will see you October 2021 for Season 2!  In this episode, host Lina Forrestal discusses a few life updates: Navigating the toddler phase Starting therapy Tips for reading more Her interest in relationship psychology and why she loves the Bachelor franchise so much Lina also...

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Send a text "I want to bust the myth that you can't be ambitious and a go-getter and be a good mom at the same time." -Bethany Braun-Silva In society and even in popular TV shows, working and career driven women are often portrayed as choosing their careers over their family — which is simply not true and a negative stereotype of working moms. For me, being a working mom fills my cu...

Send a text Marina was 16 when she lost her mom to breast cancer.  In this episode, Marina shares her journey of loss, grieving, and going through life's milestones without her mother present.  Marina discusses how as a society we tend to shy away from taboo topics but in reality many people who experience loss want the opportunity to talk about their loved ones.  Marina and Lina discuss the...

Send a text In this episode, host Lina Forrestal chats with mom of three, Stephanie Feng , about postpartum anxiety (PPA) and growing up with fear-based parenting style, “ tiger parenting ”.  Both Stephanie Feng and Lina Forrestal suffered with postpartum anxiety and recount their experiences, specifically around not being able to leave their babies, scary thoughts, and feeling crippled by their a...

Send a text In this episode, host Lina Forrestal chats with Certified Sleep Consultant Megan Copeland all about newborn and infant sleep!  Megan is a practicing nurse, a pediatric sleep consultant, and breastfeeding counselor helping families in the newborn and infant stages.  Topics Discussed:: Tips for new moms to get their newborns  to sleep more soundly How new moms can get more sleep Is it po...

Send a text Host Lina Forrestal and Jessica London , Doctor of Physical Therapist, sit down for an honest discussion around postpartum care (or lack there of) and the need for advocacy surrounding physical therapy for your pelvic floor after birth.   Jessica shares her birth story and how after birth, she felt lost in the system. Luckily, her midwives were able to follow up with her but otherwise...

Send a text I've known Meredith for many years and it's been fun to connect on the topic of being first-time moms around the same time. Meredith Molloy had a bumpy pregnancy with placenta abnormalities and irregular blood pressure issues, which led her to be diagnosed with post partum preeclampsia.  Meredith shares her birth story which includes an unplanned C-section and an epidural tha...

Send a text Host Lina Forrestal is joined by guest Jessica Abo, who is an award-winning journalist and author of Unfiltered: How To Be As Happy As You Look On Social Media . Her book empowers readers with tools they can use to take back their happiness in real life.   During the pandemic, social media was one of the only ways moms could connect and build their village. Together, Lina and Jessica u...

Send a text In this episode, host Lina Forrestal sits down with Vietnamese-American mom and woman in tech Chau Dang about empowering dads from day one that baby is home!  Topics discussed: Chau's background and story Chau's motherhood journey How involved Chau's husband was and is  Tips & tricks to getting your partner involved How to get your partner involved during pregnancy G...

Send a text In this episode, host Lina Forrestal sits down with Tomeka James Issac, Founder of Jace's Journey. Tomeka shares her story: in May of 2018, her husband Brandon Isaac sat in a hospital room with their son, Jace Alexander, due in a month with no fetal heartbeat and Tomeka, unconscious, diagnosed with the life-threatening H.E.L.L.P (Hemolysis Elevated Liver Enzymes Low Platelet) Synd...

Send a text In this episode, host Lina Forrestal talks to Dr. Tolulope Olabintan all about her experiences as a mom of two and practicing physician. Dr. Tolu is Board-Certified Family Physician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. With over 13 years of medical experience, she leads the team at Livingspring Family Medical Center, a primary care center located in Mansfield, Tex...

Send a text In this episode, host Lina Forrestal chats with guest Ashley Hutchings about her story of how she gave birth in London and New York City, and how her family made the life change from living in a NYC high rise to a historic home in Connecticut.  This episode is a little different as it's more of a casual chat between mamas!  Topics covered in this episode: How Ashley and her husban...

Send a text In this episode, host Lina Forrestal and guest Sara Lyon unpack what a relationship looks like for first-time parents.  Topics covered in this episode: Sara's birth and motherhood story Tips in navigating your relationship during the newborn stage How relationships change after having a baby How couples can effectively communicate with each other during the newborn stage Navigatin...

Send a text I’m really put together in my professional life, but my physical stuff can be such a mess. That's why in this episode, I sat down with professional organizer, Jaclyn King from Sort of Space , to get the scoop on how to stay organized as a new mom.  In this episode, we talk about: Jaclyn's IVF journey and having a baby during a pandemic Strategies Jaclyn recommends to new moms...

Send a text A mental health update! I'm 11 months post-partum and it's been quite the year. I've taken on too much and have been actively working on scaling down so I have more time for myself.  In this episode, I talk about: Feeling like I have to force creativity in order to stay in the Instagram algorithm's favor My creator journey, how I started blogging for fun and how it...

Send a text When you flourish, your baby flourishes. Melissa Bowley is the Founder and CEO at Flourish Collective Inc. She started her company with a vision to fill the gap in maternal healthcare and make wellness accessible to all moms based on her own childbirth and postpartum experience.  In this episode, host Lina Forrestal and guest Melissa Bowley talking about postpartum recovery and how the...

Send a text As our babies grow, we get more and more excited to welcome them into the world of food. I sat down with Little Spoon Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer, Michelle Muller , on her motherhood journey, starting babies on solids, and her leadership role at Little Spoon.   Michelle is southern belle turned New York City mama. Although she grew up in Texas, she loves being a mom in the...