Momtales + Cocktails

Hello beautiful moms! As you may know, we love our meal planning around here.

And honestly it saves sooo much time and stress during the week when you might feel like you’re just flying by the seat of your pants and dinner time may feel like a shitstorm.  But it doesn’t have to feel like something that is just anotherrr thing to add to your to-do list, so today where going to share how to make it super simple and how to do it in a way that your whole family will enjoy.

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Hello beautiful moms! We’re keeping things a bit light today as we’re currently in Mercury Retrograde, and I don’t know about you but for us it feels like life has just been crazyyyy at the moment.

So know that you are not alone. We all have crap going on behind the scenes - but we get to decide how we react and let it affect us. It’s really easy to just skip a workout when life is crazy or we’re feeling tired, but know that the people who are successful in losing weight, getting stronger + more toned, and stay consistent with their workouts are the ones who still show up when the conditions aren’t perfect. And the more and more that you do this - the more you build that muscle to continue to show up and it starts to feel easier.

And today we’re sharing how you can easily do this too!

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Hello beautiful moms! We loveeee today’s topic because there can be a lot of misconceptions about how you should exercise as you age.  A lot of people think that you should stop lifting heavier and use little to no weights because you’re more likely to get injured, but honestly, it’s the opposite.

So today we’re going to talk about how you should exercise as you get older, because whether we like it or not, it’s bound to happen.  And not only about the importance of exercise as we age but how important it is not only so that we can keep up with our own kids, but continue to keep up with our grandkids once the time comes.

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Hello beautiful moms! Sooo today we are going to be talking about chicken nuggets and mac n cheese.  Yes - you heard me right - chicken nuggets and mac n cheese. Which I’m excited about because I love food, but we’re actually going deeeeep on this.

I don’t know about you, but we serve our kids chicken nuggets and mac n cheese prettyyyy often. But - we don’t feel guilty about it at all, and today we’re going to dive into WHY that is and why you shouldn’t either.

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Hello beautiful moms! We’re back with our first Momtales + Cocktails guest of Season 3 and we could not be more excited to have Tina, The Mama Coach, a registered nurse of 8 years, here to dive deeper into pediatric emergencies, cpr and first aid tips for your baby!

Having a new baby can be extremely stressful, so we want to make sure that you feel confident in navigating any situation that could arise with confidence.

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Hello beautiful moms! In this episode we want to talk about sleep training from a lifestyle perspective – keeping in theme with season 3. We’re not going to talk about exactly how to do it, but how the results benefit not only your baby, but you and your family as well.

There’s nothing wrong if this isn’t for you, but if you’re craving some stability, predictability, and more independence in your motherhood lifestyle, know that you have options to make that happen!

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Hello beautiful moms! We are so excited to bring you some perspectives and more amazing guests with season 3 where we’ll be diving deep into family life and as always how it relates to prioritizing yourself and your needs so that you can show up as the happy, healthy and present mom you truly want to be.

We wanted to start off the season on just a fun and light night note - and we’ve touched on this a little bit but we’re going to be talking about our famous #survivalsaturdays. 

On those weekend days where we may be stuck in the house with the kids most of the day - sometimes it feels like we are just surviving.  And that’s okay :) But it honestly makes it so much easier when you’re doing it alongside someone else.

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Hello beautiful moms! So today’s going to be a little bit different…not only do we have another amazing expert on, but we have another guest who has experience with the super important topic we are going to dive into today, which is Postpartum Anxiety + Depression. With that said, today we have Chassie Cox, The Postpartum Nanny, who is a coach who specializes in helping moms, whether it’s immediately postpartum or years postpartum with depression and anxiety and we have Erica Diffenderfer, a fellow Momtales + Cocktails listener who is going to speak to her experience with postpartum anxiety and depression.

We’re so so excited to dive deeper into all things depression and anxiety and why it is so so important to take control of and to seek support.

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Hello beautiful moms! We’re back with another Momtales + Cocktails guest and we could not be more excited to have Kara from Via Lactea here to dive deeper into the many benefits of working with a lactation consultant, not just for your baby but for you too. Yes, it is so so important your baby is getting the nutrients they need, but your physical and mental health is so important too especially during this crazy postpartum time.

In our past episode on breastfeeding, we were open and honest about how challenging it was for us and something we wish we would have known going into postpartum - so today we want to make it soooo much easier for you!

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Hello beautiful moms! As always we are very excited for today’s episode! We’re going to be talking about something we know you’re probably not doing enough of and can be even more important during pregnancy and postpartum - and that is SELF CARE. 

We’re going to be specifically talking about self care during pregnancy and postpartum but these are honestly things that can be applied at any time and are still just super important as a mom.

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Hello beautiful moms! On today’s episode - we’re getting really real, really raw. Shelby is going to be sharing things that she’s never shared publicly before about her infertility journey.

We reallyyyy wanted to do this episode - because it can be super hard physically and mentally and can feel very isolating. If you are currently struggling with fertility or maybe just want to anticipate it just in case - we want you to know that you are not alone. And you always have us for support :) 

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Hello beautiful moms! Today we’re diving into something that so many pregnant and postpartum women should be doing - but there’s honestly just not enough knowledge surrounding this out there and not even from your doctors. So we’re here to change that today!

So today we have Amanda and Becca from Breathe Life Physical Therapy and Wellness here to talk all about pelvic floor therapy, what it is and how it can help prior to pregnancy, during pregnancy and postpartum.

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Hello beautiful moms! Today’s topic is one of my favorites because we’re going to be talking about food :) Specifically food and nutrition during pregnancy - because what and how much you eat is VERY important not just for your own health but for the health and development of your baby too!

Soooo we’re going to be diving into how to approach your nutrition throughout each trimester of pregnancy. Because so often we are so focused on all the things we can’t or shouldn’t eat instead of focusing on the things that we should be adding into our diets during this time.

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Hello beautiful moms! We are so excited to be back with an amazing M + C guest and we’re honestly so excited about this because this is something we have never done before and we’re always wanting to learn new concepts and ideas!

So today we have Brittany Haug from Acupuncture & Integrative Health South Jersey!

We’re going to dive into some of the specifics of exactly how she can help women feel their best with acupuncture throughout different stages of their lives, whether that’s when trying to conceive, during pregnancy, postpartum and mom life.

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Hello beautiful moms! Today’s topic is one where Shelby is going to be more of a fly on the wall because Erin has a lot of experience with this one :) 

Sooo with that said - we’re going to be talking about thyroid function - and how it can come into play whether you’re trying to get pregnant, currently pregnant or postpartum.

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Hello beautiful moms! When you are early postpartum, it can be very easy to forget about taking care of you.  Sooo - we’re sharing some things to ensure you have on hand to make your life better and easier in this crazy time of life!

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Hello beautiful moms! We loveeee today’s topic because this is something there’s a lot of misconceptions about and we are going to bust through allll of the myths when it comes to exercise during pregnancy.

We always go back to this pamphlet we were given as we’re sure many of you were and there’s honestly just a short bulleted list on how to approach working out during pregnancy which is not helpful at all.

And what’s even less helpful - is when your doctor tells you to keep doing what you were doing before and don’t add in anything new which we will chat more about later in the episode and also hearing so many different perspectives from different doctors. Some are very old school and some are not so it can be really confusing so we want to really clear that up for you today!

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Hello beautiful moms! We are so excited to be back with an amazing M&C guest and this one is going to just be so so good because this is something that is not focused on enough during pregnancy and postpartum. And honestly - it’s something somewhat newer to us which we love.

So today we have Kara who is a chiropractor from The Well Chiropractor who specializes in perinatal, postpartum and pediatric care.

We’re diving into some of the specifics of exactly how she can help women feel their best throughout pregnancy and postpartum!

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Hello beautiful moms! We’re superrr excited to share some of our favorite products and apps that helped make our pregnancies much easier and more manageable! We hope you love them too!

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Hello beautiful moms! Today’s topic may be a little bit controversial and there are manyyyy differing opinions on what we’re diving into. But as always, we’re getting as real + raw as possible and sharing our own experiences, with the hope that you can relate and to help you feel more at ease during your postpartum journey.

With that said - we’re going to be diving into all things breastfeeding - not only our own personal experiences, but also how to adapt and adjust your nutrition and workouts so that you can feel your best during this maybe stressful but exciting time of your life.

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Hello beautiful moms! We are back with another postpartum episode today and we are diving deep into nutrition postpartum to ensure you are feeling your best and recovering properly, physically and mentally. Yes, we will be talking about specific foods to eat that can actually help with recovery, but honestly a lot of what we are going to be talking about today can be applied at any time in your life. 

Andd a lot of experts even say, once postpartum, always postpartum, and we know most of you here are moms so all of it applies :)

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Hello beautiful moms! We are so so excited to be back recording for season 2 and it’s going to be better than everrrr. 

Sooo with season 2 we’re going to be bringing so much juiciness when it comes to taking care of YOU during pregnancy and postpartum and we’re going to have some amazing guests along the way. Today we’re diving deep and getting super specific on how to ease back into working out postpartum because there is soo much contradicting and misinformation out there.

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Hello beautiful moms! We are so excited to have another M + C guest and today is going to be a bit different! So now that it’s summer time - you may have the kids home with you more - and yes that is amazing but at the same time can feel like A LOT and we can start to run out of things to do with them and maybeee resort to a lot more screen time than we’d typically like.

So today here with us we have Kelly from My Savvy Sister who is going to be sharing with us 3 different simple + easy activities to do with our kids this summer!

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Hello beautiful moms. You’ve got Shelby here with our first ever solo episode. I’m so excited to chat with you today all about twin pregnancy delivery and the early newborn stages. I’m gonna be getting really real and transparent here today so get ready to learn everything you need to know about how to navigate twins :)

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Hello beautiful moms! Today we are deep diving into our faveee way to approach nutrition - tracking macros.Doing this has been instrumental in both of our food journeys and not only ensuring we’re fueling properly, but also ensuring we’re seeing changes in our body composition and helping us hold onto that muscle we work sooo hard for.

While this isn’t something we implement all of the time anymore because we have done it for so long and have a good understanding of our bodies’ needs and portion sizes - it’s a good tool to go back to when we have more specific goals when it comes to our bodies or to just get us back in the right mindset when it comes to food. 

But if you’re like - I literally don’t know what any of this means - or you’re just needing a refresher, this episode is the perfect place to start.

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Hello beautiful moms! In today’s episode, we’re going to dive into why your calorie burn and apple watch or smart watch may not be the best measure of progress. Yes we both wear them  and use them but we do not base our effort + progress off of those numbers and we’re going to share with you exactly why!

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Hello beautiful moms! We are so excited to have our second M&C guest and it’s gonna be a good one. If you are currently pregnant or planning to get pregnant, you’re gonna want to listen closely (even if you’ve already gone through pregnancy before)!

So here with us today, we have Taylor Nosakhere, Virtual pregnancy coach and birth doula, amazing, mom of 3 and fellow twin mom. She’s here to put you at ease as you navigate pregnancy and help you make informed decisions for your birth.

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Hello beautiful moms! We’re switching things up today and sharing our favorite products and services of the season!

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Hello beautiful moms! Today we’re going to be talking all about consistency and what that actually looks like. So many women come to me wanting to be more “consistent” with eating healthy and working out, but what does that actually mean? Honestly - this is going to look sooo different from person to person AND will look so different at different times, not only through your life - but month to month or week to week, which a lot of times is where we get tripped up. Soo today we’ll be diving into exactly what this can look for you right NOW.

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Hello beautiful moms! We’re so excited to be back this week with another real + raw episode. So whether you currently have a weight loss goal or you’ve just been in a habit of weighing yourself every single day - that number that pops up on your scale can have a huge effect on the way that you feel about yourself or your day. So does that mean you should throw away the scale if it gives you anxiety? Maybe yes but maybe no. But We’re going to help you make that decision today. 

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Hello beautiful moms! With summer coming up so soon which still seems so insane…and with Erin just getting back from a long family vacation, we thought now was the perfect time to talk about how to stay healthy on vacation, while still being able to have fun and enjoy yourself.  Yes, vacation is a time to relax and unwind - although not so much with kids :)

But,  it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. You don’t have to completely throw away your goals and fall off the wagon but at the same time - it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself and HAVE to keep up with your exact normal routine. There can be a happy medium which we’ll dive deeper into today!

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Hello beautiful moms! We’re so excited to be back this week with another juicy episode. This is something we touched on in the past when we’ve talked about our own health journeys, but we’re going to be diving reallyyyy deep into 5 signs you may have an unhealthy relationship with food. 

And know if you do relate to any or even all of these things - it’s OK - we have both been deep in allll of these things. But you get to decide today that it’s time to shift the way you view food and dieting for good. So that you can finally feel free when it comes to these things and get to show your kids the same thing too.

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Hello beautiful moms! We’re back with another real + raw episode. We’re gonna be giving you a littleeee bit of tough love and making you think a bit deeper about how you are investing your time, energy and money. And we want you to know that you DESERVE to make these investments in yourself. 

When we hear investing - we tend to think JUST about money - which yes we’re going to get into as well - but it’s so much more than that. The investments you're making with TIME and ENERGY is huge as a mom.  We are SO limited on time that we really need to make the most of it and be as efficient as possible.  Andddd we want to have as much energy as possible to keep up with our kids and everything else that we have going on in life so we want to really take a close look at how we are truly investing our time, energy AND money.

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Hello beautiful moms! We are so excited for today’s episode. We’re going to be diving deep into the best type of workout as a mom (and even if you’re not a mom) and why strength training is SO efficient and effective - physically and mentally.

The way our workouts look now are definitely different than what they have looked like in the past - and we have never felt stronger and more confident in our bodies than we do now - even after going through 2 pregnancies and being in our mid-30s.

So get ready to learn how you can get to this place too!

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Hello beautiful moms! We are switching things up today and bringing on our first ever M&C guest and we’re so freaking excited! We are bringing on a fellow mom to share her incredible expertise on a topic that hits home for SO many of us and we are by no means an expert on.

So here with us today, we have Jen Perez, amazing, single mom of 3, who Erin has elegantly coined THE DECLUTTER DOCTOR (that’s probably trademarked somewhere so don’t sue us) and she’s here to give us all of her tips and tricks on decluttering, organizing, and maintaining a clutter-free, clean home.

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Hello beautiful moms! We are switching things up today and bringing on our first ever M&C guest and we’re so freaking excited! We are bringing on a fellow mom to share her incredible expertise on a topic that hits home for SO many of us and we are by no means an expert on.

So here with us today, we have Jen Perez, amazing, single mom of 3, who Erin has elegantly coined THE DECLUTTER DOCTOR (that’s probably trademarked somewhere so don’t sue us) and she’s here to give us all of her tips and tricks on decluttering, organizing, and maintaining a clutter-free, clean home.

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Hello beautiful moms! Welcome back to Momtales & Cocktails! Sooo today’s episode may be a tiny bit controversial or just make you think a littleeee bit deeper about how what you say may affect other people specifically when it comes to talking about women’s bodies. And this tends to show up a lottt during pregnancy and postpartum too.

We’re sipping on our fave prosecco today and are prepared to get extraaa real with you today. We’re going to be sharing things we’ve literally NEVER shared publicly before so get ready.

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 Hello beautiful moms! We’re so excited to have you back for today’s episode of  Momtales & Cocktails!  We’re gonna be giving you some tough love again today so get readyyyyy. We’ve got Two Chicks in hand and we’re going to be diving into the #1 thing preventing you from getting started now.

Whether that’s with working out, eating healthier, or just taking care of you - you’re gonna wanna pay close attention.

So often you feel like you know what you *should* be doing but for some reason you just can’t do it - there’s a good reason this is why… (and it’s not because you’re not disciplined enough).

It’s because you’re constantly WAITING to get started - waiting to feel motivated, waiting for the *perfect* time, waiting for things to *slow down*, waiting to be more fit, waiting to feel happy., waiting to get into a good routine, and honestly the list could go on and on.

So let’s put an end to that today 🙂

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Hello beautiful moms! Welcome back to “Momtales & Cocktails!” Today is going to be juicyyyyy. We are sipping on a red blend and we’re going to be chatting alllll about drinking and our take on “mommy wine culture” – because this is Momtales and Cocktails after all.

So of course you already know we lovee our wine and champagne but – just because we do – doesn’t mean we subscribe to this “mommy wine culture” that we’ve seen trending on social media.

Wine mom culture tends to revolve around the idea that the best, if not only, way a mother can cope with being a parent is by drinking wine. But in our opinion - we don’t NEED wine to survive it (even though we enjoy it). 

So let’s dive into our thoughts on a deeper level!

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Hello beautiful moms! Welcome back to another episode of Momtales + Cocktails! So last week we got really real on the realities of postpartum and gave you a little insight into both of our postpartum journeys.

Today we are bringing it back to pregnancy and the importance of taking care of your body and mind during this exciting but sometimes crazy + stressful time. We’re keeping it simple with some prosecco – you can never go wrong with it in our opinion 😊

So often during pregnancy we’re SO focused on baby (which is normal) and how to keep them safe, the registry, the nursery, the newborn stage once they get here – that we forget about taking care of us.  Yes – exercising and fueling your body properly during pregnancy is going to help you grow a strong + healthy baby, but it’s also sooooo so important for not only your body, but your mind too.

So whether you’re currently pregnant or planning for the future - you’re going to learn how to approach pregnancy and your body in the happiest and healthiest way!

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Hello beautiful moms! Welcome back to Momtales + Cocktails! We always promise to get real and raw with you here and we’re not going to disappoint you today. We’ve got St. Germain Spritzes in hand and are ready to get really real with the realities of postpartum and how to prioritize your body and mind during this time.

One thing we want you to know is that postpartum isn’t just the first few weeks or months your baby (or babies) enter the world. Lots of experts say – once postpartum, always postpartum – especially when it comes to your body. And we couldn’t agree more.

Your body is forever changed – maybe in the way that it looks or the way it functions – but it doesn’t have to be a *bad* thing.

So whether you’re not quite postpartum yet, in the thick of it, or even 1, 2, 3 years postpartum, you’re going to learn exactly how to navigate your postpartum body in the healthiest way possible!

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Hello beautiful moms! Welcome back to Momtales & Cocktails! We’re back with another real and raw episode, and today, we are sipping on Aperol Spritzes. We’re going to be chatting about how your kids are literally alwaysss watching (and listening to) everything you are doing.

This is honestly how they LEARN – not just by you telling them what they should or shouldn’t be doing. And we’re going to push you a little bit to really get honest with yourself today. But of course it’s all out of love 😊

Typically when we think about how our kids are watching and listening – we tend to just think about saying curse words in front of them.

But it honestly goes sooo much deeper than this and is strongly related to the way you talk about yourself and your body, the way you talk about food and dieting, the way you talk about exercise and the actions you take when it comes to all of these things which we’ll be diving deep into today!

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Hello beautiful moms! Welcome to Momtales & Cocktails! We’re back with another real and raw episode, and today, we are sipping on a Spicy Grinch cocktail and diving into #MomGuilt, why it’s stopping you from showing up as your best self and how to push past it so you can become your happiest and healthiest you – physically and mentally.

It’s just fact that mom guilt comes with becoming a mom.  No matter what it is - you’re always going to feel like you’re not doing enough or not doing the *right* thing. So why not take care of you?

And know that you’re not alone. Both of us feel this on a daily basis. The difference is – we know how to recognize when it comes up, understand why it’s happening and know how to move past it much more quickly – which is exactly what we’re going to be sharing with you today!

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Hello beautiful moms! Welcome to Momtales + Cocktails! Today we are sipping on Scout & Cellar Gallivant Bubbly Rose and diving into how to make yourself a priority as a mom.

There are so many studies out there confirming all the ways that becoming a mom changes us, but mom life comes with other changes, too, beyond science. I think we can all agree that mom life turns our world upside down and our old routines, priorities, and even our sense of self, and learning how to navigate this new world can be a bit – or very - challenging

So, we’re here to help you transform your mindset and behaviors TODAY for a healthier, more balanced life. And doing this is truly the foundation for long term change and will set you up for success in making yourself a priority. This has to come first.

We’re going to walk through our simple yet effective 4 step process that YOU can start thinking about NOW to guide you in making yourself a priority.

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