Not Cha Momma Pod

Trigger warning! Miscarriage and loss are discussed during this conversation.

Part 1 of our discussion with Lisa on her story that lead to a title of Childless not by Choice and her career of coaching others to find happiness in a life as such.

This was such a fun and relatable conversation for us and we are grateful for the candidness in with Lisa shares her story and how she has found happiness, as well as other important topics like things we tried to do in order to get pregnant and the importance of friendship.

Make sure to check out Part 2 that will drop in 2 weeks!

Follow Lisa on IG @familyredefinedwithlisa or online at www.familyredefinedwithlisa.com.

Thank you for joining us and becoming an immediate lifelong friend Lisa!

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March is Endo Awareness month and in this episode, The NCMP discuss how they relate to the Endo community in 2024.

Come hang out with us as we update you on our health and how we engage as adults who have a chronic illness. We also have a candid conversation on our health and eating.

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Part 2 of our discussion with Samm discussing her business Matcha Nude. Looking for a coffee alternative? How about one that is owned by a fellow Endo babe with your needs in mind? Tune in to find out more!

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Meet Samm! She's an amazing friend of NCMP that happens to be a chronic illness warrior that battles multiple conditions, including Endometriosis.

Same is a fertility + wellness coach and a business owner of our favorite matcha company, Matcha Nude.

Join us today for part 1 of Samm's story.

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It's 2024 and the NCMP is back!

Did you miss us? We definitely missed you!

Catch up with us as we reflect on our 2023, what we're looking forward to in 2024, and provide updates on our lives.

Want to be a guest on the NCMP in 2024? DM us on IG @notchamommapod.

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Tanya Hubbard joins the NCMP to chat and discuss her path to counseling other childless not by choice individuals. We appreciate this conversation more than we can express and know you will too!

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CROSS OVER TIME! Not Cha Momma Pod and Radiate with Rita in one podcast! No Way!

What could be better than our chaotic energy and time spent catching up with as friends? Um..... Notta.Nothing. This is the best time ever. For us, at least.

If you have not yet, go listen and subscribe to Radiate with Rita on all major streaming platforms and follow along on IG @radiate_withrita.

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Meet Carrie, a freelance writer based in Northern California who uses her experiences with infertility and child loss to focus on grief, infertility, and childfree living.

As Carries says ... 'After eight years of trying to conceive, multiple miscarriages, working with surrogates, and delivering my stillborn daughter, I embody all things grief and infertility based. '

Carrie is a such a good soul and is the example of choosing happiness that we all need to hear! Join us to hear the gems of hope from the coolest backyard auntie to exist. The NCMP team was honored to hear a little more about her story and her life. Hope you enjoy!

website: https://www.bloomingwithcare.com

ig: @bloomingwithcare

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NCMP shares why a little break was needed and our thoughts on being a voice in the Endo Community going forward.

We also quickly recapped our trip to Seattle! Make sure to follow IG for more!

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The NCMP catches up and then chats about how this time of year can be full of grief bombs. Tune in to find out how we've coped with the back to school feels in the years past.

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Melissa, known as @autoimmuneresilience on IG, is such an amazing soul. She was kind of enough to join the NCMP to share her story and such important topics such as Soul Pets, trauma responses, health, choosing happiness as Childless and so so much more.

Be prepared to shed a tear and connect with her beautiful story.

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In this episode the NCMP crew catches up on life, their health, and how they're continuing to work for a better future. They also have a candid conversation regarding stigmas that Childfree Women encounter.

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Lana Manikowski is someone the NCMP feels honored to call friend. She joined us to discuss her journey to fulfillment after infertility. Lana, a self described Type A human, thought she could work hard to make her goals happen. Including parenthood. When it was clear it wasn't part of her story, she set that determination into finding a fulfilling life post IVF. Years later, she's turned her passion into a coaching business that allows her to help other women find that same fulfillment through 1:1 and group coaching. She even received national recognition for her Other's Day Brunch. WOW! Talk about an impact!

We love you and are blessed to have connected with you Lana!

Love hearing Lana's thoughts? Give her podcast, The "So Now What?" Podcast, a listen! Available on all platforms.

See links below on how to further connect with Lana:

IG @lana.manikowski

Facebook @lana.manikowski

Youtube @lanamanikowski

website: lanamanikowski.com

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Betsy and Kailey share a few of their favorite moments of their annual Turtle Trip and discuss the importance of friends that are also Kidfree or Kidless.

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As we approach the commercial holiday of Mother's Day 2023, the NCMP cast wants to discuss how triggering this day can be for our infertile crew, our loss mommas, and our personal journeys. Betsy and Kailey go in depth in our healing process and how we're approaching Mother's Day in 2023. In addition to Mother's Day, we discuss the alternative option of Other's Day to recognize our communities. Look out for a future episode with Lana Manikowski and her Other's Day Brunch Events!

Quick blurb regarding the 2023 annual Turtle Trip! Catch the full recount in a future episode. Wish you were apart of a similar trip, dm @journeytofixmyladybox ASAP to join the Kansas City Retreat June 23-25th. Limited spots available.

Kidless, Kidfree, Endo Monthly Happy Hour details can be found on IG @journeytofixmyladybox. These occur the last Monday of every month (virtually) at 6:00 p.m. CST. DM to join!

Lastly, we want to acknowledge everyone of our friends and followers. We see you and recognize that this weekend can be difficult. Our DMs are open. We see you. We know your worth as a human. We love you!

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The NCMP discusses the power in RSVP-ing 'No' to events that will not serve your happiness. Over our journeys with infertility, illness, and mental health we've developed the skillsets needed to say that this event is not for us. Over time, what does or does not serve us has changed. AND THAT'S OKAY!

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April is Adenomysosis Awareness Month and the NCMP wanted to take time to discuss the disease in further detail. Betsy also reflects on her Adeno diagnosis and hysterectomy. Thank you for tuning in. Please let us know if you have any questions!

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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and we're so excited to help spread awareness.  In this episode we recap our journeys and talk about our hopes for awareness in the future. 

Please check out our friend account that so kindly shared their thoughts with us. 

@ourstoryunfolding

@radiatewithrita

@endocysteraz

@in16yearsofendo

@everybabeclub

@julie_biscotti

@southasiansurvivor

@sunflowers_stand_tall

@aimeehaha

@zmoney_fit

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Tiffany is living her Childfree life and was gracious enough to talk to NCMP about finding acceptance in the lifestyle.  Happiness is something we all deserve! 

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The NCMP team catches up after a break from recording.  They provide updates on their mental and physical health.  

Painful sex is a common side effect for Endo Warriors, but it is not solely tied to Endometriosis.  Actually, there is a diagnosis for 'painful sex' called dyspareunia.  In this episode the NCMP cast discusses our understanding of why painful sex may occur and their discuss our personal experiences.  Look out for part 2 in two weeks where Zada shares her story and experiences with painful sex. The Endo Foundation (@endofound) and Dr. Aviva Room (@dr.avivaromm) are referenced as resources during this pod.  The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van Der Kolk referenced. Trigger Warning - sexual abuse/trauma is referenced during this episode.  Like, share, and follow us on IG @notchamommapod and tag us in the movement challenge with the hashtag #movementmedicine. DM any gentle corrections or email us at notchamommapod@gmail.com. Anchor listeners - leave us voice messages at https://anchor.fm/notchamommapod/message.

The first of the Infertile Myrtle Series!  Anya was kind enough to join us to speak about her journey with infertility, her beliefs, and her future goals to have a nonprofit. The NCMP pod was honored to hear her story and we look forward to the first of many kidfree retreats coming in June of 2022. ⚠️trigger warning ⚠️ Anya’s story includes items like infertility, miscarriages, sadness, and suicide idealization. If any of these could be triggering to you, please feel free to skip this episode. Your health matters most. Follow Anya @finding.childless.joy and check out what she’s got going on at https://linktr.ee/Casonya. Like, share, and follow us on IG @notchamommapod and tag us in the movement challenge with the hashtag #movementmedicine. DM any gentle corrections or email us at notchamommapod@gmail.com. Anchor listeners - leave us voice messages at https://anchor.fm/notchamommapod/message.