The Odd Mom Pod

In episode 21 of The Odd Mom Pod, Brittany welcomes career coach and mother Victoria Leech to discuss their unique parenting experiences. Brittany provides an update on her foster son's impending adoption, the scheduling changes for the podcast, and the importance of broadening parenting perspectives. The episode delves into Victoria's competitive upbringing, her approach to reparenting, and the c...

In episode 20 of the Odd Mom Pod, host Brittany Sandoval engages in a deep and meaningful conversation with guest Amy Stone, a stepmom, bio mom, and certified life coach. Amy shares her unique upbringing, the challenges faced due to her mother's mental health issues, and the importance of recognizing and addressing childhood experiences in parenting. The episode delves into the nuances of fosterin...

In this episode of the Odd Mom Pod, host Britt Sandoval interviews Emma Rowena, an author, musician, intuitive healer, and speaker, about her book 'You, Me, and All That We Are,' which is releasing soon. Emma shares her profound journey through a challenging childhood, dealing with traumas, and how these experiences shaped her into both a mother and a healer. The conversation delves into the impor...

In this episode of the Odd Mom Pod, host Brittany interviews Marcus Higgs, a traveling educator and parenting coach, to explore his multicultural upbringing, teaching experiences, and how they have shaped his approach to helping parents and their preteen children. Higgs discusses the importance of identity, collaboration, and expression in aiding preteens through challenging years and introduces h...

In episode 17 of the Odd Mom Pod, host Brittany chats with Amanda Curry, PT, DPT, a board-certified physical therapist, breathwork facilitator, and somatic coach specializing in inner child work. The episode delves into the impact of inner child work, meditation, and breathwork on parenting journeys. It explores growing-up experiences, the importance of felt safety and emotional expression, and th...

This episode of the Odd Mom Pod, hosted by Brittany, features a deeply personal and informative interview with Heather Hester, founder of Chrysalis Mama and host of the Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ+ Teen podcast. Heather shares her experiences growing up in a religious household, her transition to parenting consciously, and the challenges and triumphs of supporting her son Connor through his...

In this episode of the Odd Mom Pod, host Brittany interviews Amethysta Herrick, a transgender parent and founder behind 'Gender Identity Today.' Amethysta shares their journey of gender transition, the impact of their coming out on their marriage and parenting, and how their own experience with gender identity has influenced their commitment to being an authentic and understanding parent. The disc...

In this episode of the Odd Mom Pod, host Brittany interviews Danielle Lindner, an educator, author, and 'preschool parenting queen', known for her eclectic approach to helping children cope through literature. Danielle shares her upbringing in Morris Plains, New Jersey, emphasizing her childhood's creative, less technologically dependent nature and its contrast to present-day child-rearing. The di...

In this episode of the Odd Mom Pod, host Brittany interviews Tessia, a single mother of two from London, to discuss her incredible journey of resilience and self-care despite growing up in adversity. Tessia details her childhood experiences with a chronically ill mother, her decision to become a mother herself, and the subsequent challenges and triumphs of solo parenting. She emphasizes the import...

In this episode of the Odd Mom Pod, host Brittany talks with guest Rahz Slaughter about overcoming childhood adversities, step-parenting, grandparenting, and the power of adopting a growth mindset. Rahz shares his unique upbringing, marred by physical challenges and bullying, and how these experiences shaped his resilient outlook on life. Moving from living with his mother to his grandmother, he h...

In this episode of the Odd Mom Pod, host Brittany interviews Jessica Speer, an author who focuses on helping preteens and teens navigate relationships, middle school, and technology. Jessica shares her personal background of growing up in an unstable home lacking emotional intelligence and how it influenced her parenting and career. She emphasizes the importance of creating a safe emotional enviro...

In episode 10 of the Odd Mom Pod, host Brittany interviews Dr. Allison Escalante, a board-certified pediatrician with two decades of experience in guiding parents. They delve into Dr. Escalante's book 'Sigh, See, Start: How to be the Parent Your Child Needs in a World That Won't Stop Pushing- A Science Based Method in 3 Simple Steps' focusing on methods to parent effectively in a high-pressure wor...

In this episode of the Odd Mom Pod, hosted by Brittany, the focus is on the critical yet often overlooked issue of postpartum anxiety and depression. Brittany brings back her sister Brie to delve deeper into their personal battles with postpartum changes, emphasizing the importance of mental health care for new parents. This conversation sheds light on the realities of perinatal and postpartum dep...

In this episode of the Odd Mom Pod, Brittany converses with her friend, Sydney, about her journey of coming into her parenting role a little different than most as a stepmother. They delve into Sydney's upbringing and the influence it had on her parenting style and her experience adjusting to co-parenting among blended families, and changing typical parental norms. They further share their perspec...

In this episode, Brittany, the host of 'The Odd Mom Pod', interviews Sarah, a colon cancer survivor with a inspirational parenting journey. They discuss growing up as a biological child in a foster family and how those experiences shaped Sarah's outlook on parenting, her cancer diagnosis and treatment and its impact on her life, and how she has helped her children understand the situation. Sarah s...

In this episode of the Odd Mom Pod, host Brittany recounts the experiences of her friend Emma raising her daughter, Violet, who was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, VLCAD. Brittany shares how peers' perceptions on their parenting methods are often misconstrued but emphasizes the importance of individual parental path, self-awareness and mental health for the wellbeing of their children. By...

In episode 5 of the Odd Mom Pod, Brittany interviews her friend, Emma, with whom she shares parenting perspectives and stories about their unique childhoods. Emma was raised by two moms after her parents divorced when she was three, experiencing both challenges and acceptance in a small town environment during the '90s. Other themes explored range from generational patterns and decisions surroundi...

In this episode of the Odd Mom Pod, Brittany chats with Jess, who she met through an online support group, and how their relationship has evolved over the years. This conversation focuses on Jess' transformation from a traditional homemaker to a progressive parent advocating non-traditional thinking styles. Brittany discusses the challenges she faced while discovering her sexuality and gender iden...

Join host, Brittany, as she interviews her partner, Michael. This exciting episode features intimate discussions on the journey of parenting, drawing from personal experiences, including overcoming medical challenges and the unexpected aspects of foster care. Discussions also include the exploration of the impact of religion on family life, changing parenting philosophies, emotional learning, and...

In this episode of 'The Odd Mom Pod', the host Brittany is joined by her sister Brienna. Together, they delve into their own childhood experiences as children of a teen parent, discussing the emotional challenges and how it has impacted their own parenting styles. Brittany and Brie share their unique paths towards self-awareness, their quests for acceptance, and how they moved beyond traditional p...

The Odd Mom Pod: Brittany's Journey In this introductory episode of the Odd Mom Pod, host Brittany, a pediatric nurse and mom, shares her unique parenting and professional journey. She delves into her experiences, from being a child of teen parents, to dealing with her own ongoing challenges like infant feeding struggles, an endometriosis diagnosis, her child's chronic illness, handling postpartum...

Welcome to The Odd Mom Pod, a community of parents who are embracing parenting differently and encouraging others to do the same. I'm Brittany, a registered nurse and international board certified lactation consultant -- and apparently now I'm a podcaster! But above all of that, I'm a parent who is navigating these unprecedented times, just like you. The world is literally falling down around us....