The New Mom Show

You know we like to keep it real! So don’t miss this one. Some practicals and some feelings, all wrapped up in a chocolate Yule log… I’ve been watching a lot of The Great British Bakeoff lately:)

LaToya and Alexys talk about the role gratitude plays in their days. Perhaps now more than ever it's important to seek out the good. 

We're talking about how to start a food journey for baby optimally! 

We're talking about how to take better care of mama in the first year after having a baby. Grab some tea for this one and have a listen girl!

We talk with Nina Malone about her journey and relationship with beauty and how it's changed in motherhood. Encouraging words to get us to reconsider how we use the word beautiful with ourselves and our children. 

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In this episode we talk about our recoveries from addiction and abuse in order to be more conscious and intentional mothers. This is one of my favorite episodes hands down. Encouraging, clarifying, and cathartic:)

We chat with doula, homemaker, mom, artist, wife: Rachael Hollinger about how to build a home that reflects what you want to feel.

Get inspired to build a home simply and beautifully! Some tips and talk about why beauty matters in the home. Tiffany Hahn is an interior designer who is so encouraging and vulnerable in this episode.

LaToya shares how she's learning to see hard things within a different framework. 

Summer activities to keep your littles engaged this summer!

We chat with seasoned mama, author, and expert Catherine Jones about pregnancy and postpartum health!

In this episode I'm sharing how I am going to look after and take care of myself this summer. As mamas we spend most of our energy planning and prepping for our families, but this year I'm including myself in my plans as well! You can find the recommended books and the episodes bullet point notes in the show notes at thenewmomshow.com

This week we share what our experience has been the last couple of weeks and how we're coping with what's going on in the world around us. We share vulnerably about our personal stories and journeys as women of color.

We chat with the nurse and play therapist Le Ching, about the importance of playing with our kiddos.

WE're chatting about simple tips and the benefits of gardening for mama and little one!

Our reflections on what we've learned from potty training and sleep training our kids. 

Let's distinguish a bit from a hard day and dealing with depression as a mom. We chat with therapist and social worker, Jill Thomas from season 1, about how to know if you're struggling with depression and a few simple things you can do if you are dealing with depression. Or maybe you want to find out if a friend of yours is depressed and what you can do for them. It's not uncommon, and you're not alone.

This is LaToya's imperfect and developing self-care journey.

Things to consider if you're thinking you might want to have another baby. You know we like to keep it real!

Hear what we've been up to the last 8 months when we pressed pause on the show... we share what we've been learning, loving, and reading and a little bit of what's to come this season!

Going over what August looks like for LaToya as she gets ready for the fall and the Holidays! 

If you have an idea or a side hustle or a full time business that you are passionate about, you will want to tune in for this chat with the beloved Eloise Rickman from fridabemighty.com! We talk about rhythms and how to navigate taking care of a small child AND a business! Turns out it is possible!

In this episode we go over some simple ways to take care of mama during pregnancy and in the couple of years that follow. It's so easy to get consumed by all things baby that we forget about mama. And this episode is to remind us that we matter so much and we mamas are worth the investment as well. Tell us what you think! xx

Hannah shares her story of struggling with mental health after a traumatic birth and how she manages and thrives now. It’s encouraging and validating for all mamas who feel they just don’t have it all together all the time. So it’s for all moms:)

Learn the basics of how to help your newborn adjust and sleep in those first few months. Another splendid chat with Liz Crowley! Links to products we recommend in the show notes!

Learn the basics of how to help your newborn adjust and sleep in those first few months. Links to products we recommend in the show notes at thenewmomshow.com!

In this episode we’re talking with blogger Jenifer from Simply & Fiercely. She has gone viral talking about minimalism and simplification, and she is a new mom just like us! tune in for some tips, stories, and practical wisdom to help you press restart today!

In this episode LaToya shares what she’s learning and experiencing on a hard day. It’s got some solid realness, an epiphany, some encouragement and a guided meditation to help you settle your weary soul and body with deep breathing. When we say we’re in the trenches with you, we definitely mean it. We got you mama. You are not alone.

Words of encouragement and wisdom because hindsight is 20/20. We're sharing words that would've helped us to hear when we were pregnant. 

We're chatting about sleep coaching in this episode and acknowledging alternatives to the cry it out method. We've tried it all and still navigating regressions and everything else right along with you. Every family is different so perhaps our lovely Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Liz Crowley, can help you figure out what method resonates best with you. she also goes over the basics of the role of nutrition here. There are 2 other parts coming where she will talk about what works for different ages so stay tuned!

There are things about motherhood that we are just over. But we also want to share how we are dealing with a couple things that are challenging. 

When you are sad, lonely, or overwhelmed, this mini series will be available to you for some encouragement. Hard days come, but going through them together can make it a little easier. All the love to you today mama. 

We’re redeeming what identity means to us in new seasons of motherhood. 

A fabulous nurse, doula, birthing coach and much more, Sarah Lavonne, answers our questions on Postpartum Depression. It’s encouraging and educational. It’s vulnerable and real as usual. Mental health is important and we want to normalize the topic amongst mamas. 

We talk about our different approaches to 1st birthdays for our kiddos. If nothing else be intentional about what works for YOUR family. Simple or elaborate or even non-existent. There's no wrong answer when it's approached on purpose with a purpose. 

This successful entrepreneur and mama of 4, Meagan Wilson,  shares ideas for seasonal play as well as wisdom for cultivating a family and home life that aligns with your core values. See show notes for links to resources.

We’re talking about how we get through our days with little ones. Check this episode out for some tips, empathy, and ideas for how to make the most of these glorious long days in these early years. 

in this episode we’re talking about getting aligned with the natural flow of winter. This is the first episode of season 3, and the first of a 3 part series. Get inspired to rest girl!

On this one we chat with our homesteading mama friend Jennie Moehler! So much encouragement as we talk about simplifying. 

This is a short episode to give you the downlow on what's for sale on our website. We're so excited to give you gals these tools! Head to our shop on thenewmomshow.com now!

In this episode we talk with a dear friend and mama we deeply respect about how she raised children who are bold and more secure than most. It’s especially encouraging for the mama who struggles with anxiety and fearful parenting.

In this episode we speak with the lovely artist and hero in the faith, Bernadette Speaks about the importance of taking care of our hearts and minds for your own spiritual well-beings well as for our kids who will learn so much from watching us. We get embarrassingly honest and vulnerable, so you know, no mom-shaming please. 

More on rhythms and routines y'all. Because it's so necessary to support each other as we navigate how to spend our time! More on how we do life with littles. What, when, and why we do what we do. Investing in the present and the future makes a difference as we decide how to spend our precious time with our precious littles. 

Mama you don’t have to do it all, all the time. You are enough, just as you are. You have a divine fingerprint on your being- you can take a deep breath. There is grace for when some of the balls you juggle fall. You are not in this alone mama. 

Let's go into this intentionally ladies. No more being swept under crashing waves of obligation and debt during the holiday season. We're taking this beautiful bull by the horns and aligning our time and money and homes with our core values. So pumped!

Once again, gettin' real over here ladies. New motherhood can feel lonely and crazy, and we're here to tell you you’re not alone- and you’re not crazy. So much of the hard stuff is normal and we're in it with you!

It will change your experience as a mother, and it will change your child’s experience as the recipient of your parenting. Tune in to find out what it means to be intentional as a mama from the very beginning. Don’t forget to check out the show notes for links! 

In this episode we launch Season 2!!! We had an uplifting and encouraging conversation with a gracious and seasoned mama who dropped so much wisdom! Pandora Villasenor has shone light on how perfectly ok it is not to be the perfect mom, because it’s impossible and our kids can thrive regardless of our weaknesses. So good y’all. 

We're getting ready for the fall with time blocking, educational activities for little ones, and tips to simplify and prepare for the holidays. It's the season finale, and Season 2 airs in September!

All things nursing! Every nursing story is valid, and however you choose to feed your baby we support you!