Two Moms, Too Much Coffee

Today we dive into one of the most talked about shifts in modern parenting. AI nannies, robot caregivers, digital monitoring tools and the rise of tech inside our homes. Parents are already using AI for bedtime stories, tracking sleep, automating tasks and in some parts of the world, trusting robots to act as full caregivers. We break down the benefits, risks and what this means for child safety,...

Cardi B x Bobbie, the collab we didn’t know we needed. This week, Tempestt and Jhshell dive into Cardi B’s new partnership with Bobbie and why it’s sparking such a real conversation around formula feeding guilt . We open up about our own experiences with breastfeeding, weaning, and combo feeding and the invisible pressure that tells moms “breast is best” even when it costs them their sanity. From...

Tempestt and Jhshell are back, rested, and ready to talk about sensory play without the chaos. Jhshell brings her OT expertise to explain how to make play low-mess, simple, and actually calming, for kids and moms. In this episode: • The difference between sensory seekers and avoiders • Easy sensory play setups that won’t destroy your house • Real talk about messy play, mom guilt, and sanity • “Uns...

In this episode of Two Moms Too Much Coffee, hosts Jhshell and Tempestt welcome Priyanka Villanassery, founder of the Baby Bliss Collective. Priyanka, a pediatric physical therapist and new mom, discusses her journey of healing generational trauma through movement and emotional regulation techniques. She emphasizes the importance of mental health for mothers and how it directly impacts their child...

AI in mom life, ChatGPT for parenting hacks, Huckleberry sleep tracking, meal planning with AI, and mom mental load relief. This week on Two Moms Too Much Coffee , Tempestt and Jhshell dive into how moms are using AI in real life. From tracking naps in Huckleberry to letting ChatGPT meal plan for toddlers and partners with high blood pressure, we unpack whether AI actually makes mom life easier or...

In this honest and unfiltered episode of Two Moms Too Much Coffee, Tempestt and Jhshell open up about what the first six months of motherhood really looked like—from breastfeeding burnout and sleep deprivation to relationship strain and unexpected moments of joy. Jhshell shares the emotional toll of losing her milk supply earlier than planned, while Tempestt reflects on how adding a second child i...

Invisible labor, childcare costs, eldercare stress, and the nonstop mental load moms carry. We dive deep into the realities of motherhood with the eye-opening book Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez and share our personal experiences that echo the global stats. From the true cost of childcare to why women recover slower from heart surgery, it’s...

Pumping while traveling, hotel fridge “Refrigerator Gate,” Emilie Kaiser’s return, fall mom routines, toddler activities, baby-led weaning, and rebuilding community. This week we dive into the chaos of pumping on work trips when hotels don’t provide fridges, plus our honest take on Emily Kaiser’s emotional return to TikTok. We share how our fall routines are shifting with toddlers, new foods we’re...

How do you keep your kids safe around dogs without giving up the love and chaos that come with family pets? Certified dog trainer Alyssa Wright (@Alyssa. Brynn12) joins Two Moms Too Much Coffee to unpack bite prevention, dog body language, resource guarding, and how to prepare your dog before a baby arrives. We cover it all: the overlap between gentle parenting and reward-based training, when reho...

**TRIGGER WARNING** NICU and Birth Trauma This week Tempestt shares Abel’s NICU birth story for NICU Awareness Month. We talk through a marathon labor, an epidural that didn’t take, meconium and a knotted cord, an initial APGAR of 0, and the urgent move to the NICU. We cover the first hours with CPAP, donor milk, temperature goals, and discharge after 24 hours. We also reflect on trauma, healing,...

Allergens are a whole job. We dig into how we’re introducing peanut, egg, soy, tree nuts, fish, and sesame with daycare schedules, eczema concerns, and big feelings. We compare BLW vs purees, talk through an egg reaction and baked-egg tolerance, and share realistic ways to keep exposure going after that first weekend trial. Plus: fair rides, home videos, and the iPhone shared-album hack that keeps...

This week on Two Moms Too Much Coffee , we get brutally honest about the realities of mom life — the things we surprisingly don’t miss from our pre-mom days, and the ones we deeply do . From sleep regressions that left both our households wide awake at 2 AM, to missing couch-potato Saturdays, spontaneous adventures, and even jeans that used to just… fit — nothing is off-limits. We also dive into t...

Baby clothes are cute, pricey, and often overhyped. In this episode, we break down what’s worth buying (bamboo pajamas, two-way zips) and what you can skip (tiny pants, anyone?). From hand-me-downs and grandma splurges to the emotions of packing away newborn onesies, we keep it real about baby clothes and how fast our little ones grow 00:00 Mom life updates & sleep regressions 04:19 The endles...

We’re back, moms, and catching up on everything from late-night moon hunts with Abel to Naya’s first bites of peas and sweet potato. We’re swapping baby updates, laughing about our toddlers’ quirks, and getting real about how different parenting styles actually work (or don’t) with different kids. We break down that viral Wall Street Journal article, “Goodbye Gentle Parenting. Hello, ‘Find Out’,”...

In this episode, Tempestt and Jhshell unpack the chaos and comedy of traveling with a baby, evolving friendships, and where to meet your next mom BFF. Whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned pro, this one is full of laughter, real talk, and a blowout at 30,000 feet. Chapters: 00:01 Intro and Travel Talk 00:41 Flying with Naya: The Trip Begins 01:37 Meltdown at 30,000 Feet 03:25 Blowout in the Sky 0...

In Part 2 of our pelvic floor deep dive, we talk about everything your OB probably skipped over . From prenatal PT, tearing prevention, and breathing mechanics to postpartum prolapse and the best tools to support recovery, this episode is packed with education, real-life advice, and professional insight . Whether you’re a new mom or just planning for motherhood, you need this episode in your life....

In this two-part episode, we’re getting deep—literally and figuratively. Jhshell and Tempestt are joined by Monique DeRizzio, a pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapist, for an honest and educational conversation about what really happens to your body after birth. From fibrocystic breast scares to mammograms that don’t tell you much, pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti, and the frustratio...

In this episode of Two Moms, Too Much Coffee , Tempestt and Jhshell sit down with their morning brews to catch up on all things mom life—raw, real, and ridiculously relatable. We dive into how baby Naya is sleeping through the night (hallelujah!) and what it really feels like to be away from your baby on a work trip. From dealing with pumping in cramped airplane bathrooms to using Milk Stork to sa...

Episode 12 is here...and it’s all about the dads. In honor of Father’s Day, we let Nick and Adam take over the podcast to share their perspective on parenting, partnership, and the moments that made them. From unexpected labor chaos to embracing the daily grind of dad life, they give us a vulnerable and often hilarious look at their side of the journey. Episode Chapters 00:00 – Intro: The Dads Tak...

This week on Two Moms, Too Much Coffee , Tempestt and Jhshell are keeping it real with a jam-packed episode that covers the highs and lows of motherhood. From the chaos of setting up nurseries and moving babies into cribs, to the quiet fears around postpartum anxiety and what it really means to prepare for solids — this conversation gets honest fast. They break down the difference between organizi...

In this episode, we’re calling out the TV version of motherhood — where babies magically sleep, moms bounce back without a breakdown, and parenting somehow fits neatly into a primetime slot. We’re talking: Why characters like Meredith Grey and Georgia Miller gave us high expectations and zero reality The real-life chaos of postpartum hair loss, sleep deprivation, and being overstimulated by everyt...

In this episode of Two Moms, Too Much Coffee , Tempestt and Jhshell get real about how relationships shift after babies. From planning (and surviving) date nights, managing the mental load, feeling the strain of postpartum changes, and figuring out how to reconnect — it’s raw, funny, and so relatable. We unpack: How date nights change after kids (hint: it’s a lot of planning) What mental and emoti...

In this episode of Two Moms, Too Much Coffee , Tempestt and Jhshell open up about the raw, unfiltered realities of feeding babies — from the joys and struggles of breastfeeding, to pumping stress, to the emotional weight of switching to formula. We cover: Our personal expectations vs. reality of feeding How supply, anxiety, and body image impact the journey Favorite pumping and breastfeeding produ...

In this special C-Section Awareness Month episode of Two Moms, Too Much Coffee, we sit down with Dr. Ariel Leonard — professor, mother, award-winning academic, and host of the Dr. Professor Mom podcast — for a raw and honest conversation about the realities of C-sections. Ariel shares her emotional emergency C-section story, the unseen struggles of recovery, the emotional impact on identity, and t...

In this episode of Two Moms, Too Much Coffee , Jhshell and Tempestt open up about the real, unfiltered side of postpartum life. From the challenge of getting back into workouts to staring down crop tops and swimsuits that no longer fit quite the same, they talk honestly about body changes and rebuilding confidence. They also dive into the complicated feelings around going back to work and sending...