Moms After Bedtime

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Mandi and Megan share their current struggle with burnout. Listen along to hear their perspectives and thoughts on why the world seems to be in a universal state of burnout with them.

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Mandi and M. share their thoughts and personal experiences with creating more structure and routines in their lives. The moms discuss how setting these systems up in alignment with their own goals has alleviated stress and added peace in their lives as working moms. In addition, they throw out some of their own quick mom hacks and share some from the MAB community. 

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Mandi and Megan kick off the monthly listener birth story series with guest, Victoria. Victoria shares the ups and downs of her birth story, followed by a brief conversation about birth trauma.

If you are interested in sharing your birth story with us, please reach out via email or Instagram.

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Mandi and Megan dive into the topic of physical health & wellness in our lives. Mandi shares her experience entering exercise again in her second postpartum journey, while Megan discusses her strength training endeavors. The moms explore the connection between physical movement and mental wellness. This episode is all about feeling good in our bodies & minds!

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Megan and Mandi are joined by guest host, Paige Bruce, NCC, LCP! Paige is a child therapist and parent educator.  We discuss the difficulty of raising children while trying to simultaneously heal from your own childhood.  Listen along as Paige talks about triggers, inner child work, and mothering as millennials.

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Megan, Mandi, and Brooke tackle the topic of overstimulation. Mandi lends her expertise as an occupational therapist to help us better understand the science behind being overstimulated. The moms discuss how overstimulation and our own sensory processing affect us in motherhood as well as in our everyday lives. They share some listener write-ins and talk about the ways we can recognize our own thresholds to avoid being overwhelmed by stimulation.

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, the moms talk about the postpartum time. Megan, Mandi, and Brooke share parts of their postpartum journey covering topics such as maternity/paternity leave, postpartum mental health disorders, and the emotional/physical tolls after childbirth. There is so much to discuss so this is just part 1! We want to hear your experiences and will do a part 2 episode in the future.

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Mandi returns to the podcast to share her birth experience with baby girl number two!  

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Megan and Brooke are joined by guest host, Kaitlyn! Kaitlyn is a returning guest and is now sharing her experience with raising a boy in today's society. She talks about the lack of parenting information for boys and what she's found to be most helpful as a mom. The moms discuss toxic masculinity, clothing/toy choices for children, and doing the work to raise boys to be good men.

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Megan and Brooke are joined by guest host, Shelby! Shelby shares her story of being a mom of two and now experiencing infertility with her current partner. Listen as Shelby explains her and her partner's journey, including the emotions of already having children, having to make tough financial decisions, and the importance of telling their story.

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Megan and Brooke are joined by guest host, Carolyn, while Mandi is on maternity leave! Carolyn shares her story about parenting her sons while removing her own narcissistic biological mother from her life. The moms discuss creating boundaries with toxic people, dealing with and recognizing narcissists in our lives, parenting while healing our inner children, and what "family" truly means. 

On this special 1 year anniversary episode of Moms After Bedtime, we'll hear from Brooke and Megan as they answer listener questions. They talk about how they've grown over the past year, favorite episodes, plans for future topics, and who would play them in the MAB movie. Listen along and feel free to share your answers over on Instagram!

On part 2 of this 2 part special episode of Moms After Bedtime, the moms celebrate the fathers of their children. You met the dads last week and this week Brooke, Megan, and Mandi have dedicated this episode to appreciating them. Shane, Ryan, and Phil you better listen and get your tissues ready!

On part I of this 2 part special episode of Moms After Bedtime, the dads are here to take over! In honor of Father's Day, Megan, Mandi, and Brooke ask the dads your listener questions in a Q & A format. The dads bring honesty, perspective, and of course, their sense of humor.

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, the moms talk all about The 5 Love Languages described by Dr. Gary Chapman. They dive into how their individual love languages influence their relationships with their partners, children, and friends. From gift-giving to physical touch, Brooke, Megan, and Mandi discuss how they prefer to show and receive love.

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Brooke, Megan, and Mandi dive into the topic of boundaries.  The moms discuss setting boundaries in multiple contexts such as with family, at work, or on social media.

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Brooke, Megan, and Mandi chat with longtime friend, Taylor. Taylor is a mama of 3 who tells us her incredible story of birthing her newest addition in the car on her way to the hospital! Join the moms for a wild story that reminds us all of the intimacy, courage, and unpredictable nature of birth.

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Brooke, Megan, and Mandi discuss all the things you said you'd never do... before you had your own kids. We all know once that baby arrives you cave on something. How else would we survive? The moms talk screen time, sugar, fast food, and lifestyle changes.

In this episode, Mandi answers some listener questions about infertility. The discussion between the moms leads to deeper subjects on the matter such as the impact on relationships, motherhood, and mental health.

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On part 1 of this special two part episode of Moms After Bedtime, Mandi shares her personal journey with infertility. Mandi gets honest about her and her husband's story, including their decision to move ahead with IVF to start their family, the process and procedures involved, as well as the financial burden of infertility treatments. Part 2 will follow next week. 

On this episode the moms cover the topic of preparing for a new baby. Brooke, Mandi, and Megan discuss must haves, packing the hospital bag, and the few necessary items for after baby's arrival. Don't forget to check out the suggested items below!

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Brooke, Megan, and Mandi revisit the theme of the very first episode: Expectations vs. Reality.  The moms discuss the transition into motherhood, the emotional exhaustion that can come with motherhood, and postpartum mood disorders.

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Brooke, Megan, and Mandi chat with Victoria, a fellow mom, listener, and Certified Child Sleep Consultant. Hear Victoria answer our (and your) burning questions about ALL things sleep!

On this episode the moms talk with Kayli about her home birth experience. Kayli shares her story, including why she chose a home birth, suggestions for a positive experience, and her thoughts about doing it again in a few months!

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Megan, Mandi, and Brooke answer questions submitted by listeners.  Some areas discussed include post pandemic life, sex after baby, and the hardest parts of motherhood.

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Megan, Mandi, and Brooke take time to honor International Women's Day & Women's History Month.  The moms celebrate by reflecting on what it means to be a woman, their hopes for raising strong girls (and boys), and their roles as mothers. 

On this episode the moms discuss the best advice and hacks they've gotten for motherhood. Brooke, Megan, and Mandi dish out what has helped guide them through their own experiences as moms. They'll cover how to know if you're a good mom and how to change your perspective about those hard days. They even quote some Kelly Clarkson along the way.

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Megan, Mandi, and Brooke dive into the struggles that come with feeding a newborn.  The moms discuss their own unique experiences and perspectives on breast feeding, formula feeding, and the emotions that come with both.

She's baaaccckkkkk!! On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Megan returns from her podcasting maternity leave to share her birth story with Mandi, Brooke, and the MAB listeners. Expect some wine and cheese, lots laughing and crying, and of course -- a little Eliza!

On this episode Brooke and Mandi chat with guest host, Cassie, about her experience with having her son premature at 35 weeks and becoming a new mom to a baby in the NICU.  Cassie shares all about her birth, her experience with the hospital, and ways you can support a Mom in a similar situation.

On this episode Brooke, Mandi, and guest host, Danielle, are in the Valentine's Day spirit and discuss how their relationships have changed after having babies. Listen and laugh while the ladies talk resentment, communication, the mental load, and sex. 

On this episode Brooke, Mandi, and guest host, Kasey, talk all about adding a new baby (or in Kasey's experience- twins!) to the family.  The three discuss the worries, the rewards, the realities, and also the choice not to add another baby all together.

On this episode Brooke, Mandi, and guest host, Charlene, discuss Charlene's stories of being a teen mom and experiencing stillbirth.  Charlene's stories are both heartbreaking and inspiring. Please keep in mind that there is mention of stillbirth/infant loss so please do not listen if you feel this may be a trigger for you.

On this episode Brooke, Mandi, and guest host, Nicole, discuss the topic of finding your identity outside of motherhood.  Nicole adds the perspective of a stay at home mom as they dive into the importance of fostering what makes you happy, the movie, Soul, and of course some light hearted wine and cheese.

On this episode Brooke, Mandi, and guest host, Sahara, talk about their 2021 resolutions, except not really resolutions because we hate that word. The girls discuss what they're looking forward to in the next year; Brooke listening to her body, Mandi giving herself grace, and Sahara looking forward to her husband coming home from deployment. Listen along for more intentions in 2021 and of course a few tangents thrown in.

In honor of Megan welcoming her baby girl,  Mandi and Brooke each share their birth stories on this episode of Moms After Bedtime.  Follow along to hear about Mandi's experience with going into labor naturally on her due date and Brooke's experience with getting induced due to cholestasis. 

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, the ladies answer listener questions in a Q&A special. Megan, Mandi, and Brooke tackle topics like their biggest fears, choosing baby names, and the best postpartum sex positions!

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, the moms give their personal holiday gift guides! Brooke, Megan, and Mandi share what they think are the best gifts for mamas, the kids, and the men in our lives in hopes to inspire some ideas for your own shopping or wish lists. Links for the gift guides are in the notes below!

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime the moms interview Katie, a single mom living the realities of co-parenting during this holiday season. Katie talks about juggling Christmas traditions with shared custody, adjusting to having less consistent control as a parent, and the trick to making sturdy ginger bread houses.  Warning: Katie talks about her children's belief in Santa- you may not want to listen to this episode with children present.

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, the moms discuss what life is like for a working mom. Brooke addresses the adjustments she is making in her new return to full time work, Mandi reflects on the balancing act of feeling stuck in the middle of her career and her family, and Megan focuses on maternity leave in America and her plans for the future. 

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, the moms get into the Thanksgiving spirit and explore gratitude. Brooke, Megan, and Mandi share what they are grateful for and why they feel it is important to reflect on it.

In this episode the moms interview Katie, who has a very interesting pregnancy and birth story. Listen to Katie tell her journey about discovering she was pregnant... at 35 weeks! She shares her advice on becoming a mom so quickly and the important things she learned. Katie has such a unique perspective on pregnancy and motherhood and we learned a lot from her!

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, the moms explore what it means to be a Millennial. Brooke, Megan, and Mandi share their personal experiences and outlooks on how being part of the Millennial generation has shaped them as people and as parents. 

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Megan, Mandi, and Brooke dive into the body changes they experienced themselves during pregnancy and postpartum, as well as input given by listeners.  Follow along as they discuss balding, peeing their pants, and of course boobs.. and so much more!

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, Megan, Mandi, and Brooke discuss everything spooooky. They talk best/worst halloween costumes, scary movies, Halloween traditions, and true scary stories. Listen and laugh along with the moms after bedtime.

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, the moms address their biggest fears as parents. Brooke, Megan, and Mandi share their personal fears and discuss common fears through pregnancy and motherhood. *TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains mention of loss, illness, abuse, and other potentially difficult conversations.*

On this episode of Moms After Bedtime, the moms interview Hayley Spear, content creator for the motherhood Youtube channel, Tres Chic Mama.  Hear Hayley's perspective of single motherhood with the addition of an audience and comment section.  Laugh along with the ladies while they cover topics of social media community, working from home with a toddler, single mom self care, and so much more.