Tune in weekly as we offer a podcast that focuses on information, insights, and interviews to empower, educate, and entertain modern mamas (and dads!) like you. We'll be discussing through open dialogue, in an entirely nonjudgmental space, all things fertility, pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, and child-rearing with a focus on holistic care, functional fitness, and deep nourishment for you and your kiddos.
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In this week's catchup episode, Laura and Jess sit down for a much needed chat. They recap an amazing trip to Florida, share life updates, give hints on what's to come in 2019, and even give some of the not so fun nitty gritty of "making it" on social media (hello dick pics and trolls). We are SO excited for an incredible year ahead. Thank you for being a part of the Modern Mamas Family!
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In this episode, Laura sits down with Lisa to chat all about why our period is actually a wonderful indicator of health and an incredible tool we can use as women to take power over our health care. Lisa answers your listener questions about contraceptives, fertility, postpartum periods, and so much more. Don't miss it!
Full show notes HERE!
In this episode, Laura sits down to chat with Emma and Sharon, authors of Beyond the Egg Timer. These two wonderful women have written an inspirational book for women in their mid-thirties or older, who are contemplating motherhood or trying to conceive and finding that it's taking longer than they would like. Both Emma and Sharon have struggled with this issue themselves, and saw a need existed for this kind of book, so they set to work creating Beyond the Egg Timer to help other women. They each share birth stories, and we chat fertility, choosing to wait, and destigmatization of pregnancy post 35. Don't miss it!
Full episode notes: HERE.
This episode, Jess sits down with Megan Garcia to talk all things breastfeeding! We deep dive into navigating allergens, diet related issues, milk transitions, and so much more! It's one you definitely won't want to miss!
In this amazing episode, Jess sits down with the incredibly smart, Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth Control, to discuss all things fertility awareness, including our favorite fertility tracker, the Daysy. This episode is chock full of mind-blowing insights about women's health and how its affected by hormonal birth control, and what we can do to take back our power and change our health!
In this episode, Jess and Laura sit down with Kiersten Peterson of Vibrant Life Army Wife, as she shares her story of her two miscarriages. Kiersten is opening up and starting a dialogue about a topic that has for so long been considered taboo, and in doing so she is supporting so many women along the way. We are so grateful to have her join us for this very emotional and meaningful episode. Please note that the episode does focus on miscarriage, so if you are not in a place to listen to this topic, save this one for a later date.
Find full show notes HERE.
In this episode, Laura sits down with Diane to chat all about keto, hormones, real food, ditching the diet dogma, and the empowerment that can come from giving keto a try. This is a really great episode that might even surprise you. Don't miss it!
In this week's catchup episode, Laura and Jess sit down for another fun chat. We recap our Christmas celebrations, reflect on the magic that was 2018, and give hints at what is to come in the New Year. We also share our words for 2019 and our goals for the podcast. Hope you love this one as much as we loved recording. Thank you for being a part of the Modern Mamas Family!
TW: this episode contains discussion about miscarriage and loss.
In this episode, Laura sits down for a wisdom filled chat with Eliza Parker all about how birth experience can impact sleep, crying, and behavior in our littles. We share real life stories, talk about signs to look for, and actionable ways to help your little (and you) process birth experiences. This episode is fascinating!
In this episode, Jess sits down with Interior Designer and Integrative Nutritional Health Coach, Anne Garland to chat all of the ways to create a non-toxic living space. We talk about some of the BIG changes you can make, but also how to slowly and cost-effectively go about creating a cleaner home. This episode was so amazing!
In this week's catchup episode, Laura and Jess sit down for another fun chat. We catchup on all things life, vanning, current projects, work flow, family, and HOLIDAYS. Listen in for our favorite traditions, old and new, and to hear about how we navigate gift giving and the chaos of the season. Hope you love this one as much as we loved recording. Thank you for being a part of the Modern Mamas Family!
In this episode, Laura sits down with Ali Miller, RD, LD, CDE to talk all about how our food can directly impact our mood! We chat about how stress can cause imbalance in the body, what we can do about it, foods to avoid, foods to work in, and much more. Don't miss it!
In this episode, Jess chats with the lovely Megan Garcia for part two of our series on adaptogens. We learn about what they are and how to use them in specific situations, as well as answer your listener questions! Can't wait for you to hear this one!
In this episode, Laura sits down with Cristina Curp of the Castaway Kitchen. We get real about motherhood, living with autoimmunity, self love, life as a blogger, and the incredible impact of headspace to heal. This one is good one!
In this week's catchup episode, Laura and Jess sit down for another fun chat. We love these episodes and getting a chance to connect with each other and YOU! In this episode, we provide life updates: Laura shares about closure in so many components of the current big life transitions, Jess shares about her emotions post career shift and how she is finding her rhythm, and we answer your questions about night weaning, taking the leap towards a big life change, and more. If you love these episodes, PLEASE subscribe, rate, and review. It means the world to us. Thank you for being a part of the Modern Mamas Family!
In this episode, Jess sits down with Dr. Carrie Jones, expert on women's health and hormones, to chat all things postpartum hormones. We deep dive into what's happening in pregnancy, and how our hormones change starting immediately postpartum. Not only do we walk through these changes and how they affect us, but we talk about breastfeeding, postpartum depression, and how to support your hormones post baby. We also answer listener questions all about the DUTCH test, which is the gold standard for hormone testing, and how and when it can be used postpartum to help gauge your hormonal health. This was a GREAT one friends!
*Content Warning* - this episode dives into the topic of pregnancy and infant loss, so please take note if this might be triggering for you*
In this episode, Laura sits down in person with one of her closest friends, Nicole Peyton, to talk about her new project: the Birth Project! The Birth Project is Nicole's passion project; it's a safe space for women to share every kind of birth story, a place for us to go to see that all birth is natural, that all birth is beautiful, that all birth is empowering, no matter how the journey unfolds. We also talk about pregnancy and infant loss and the incredible women who have shared their stories to help others know they are not alone. Don't miss this one!
In this week's catchup episode, Laura and Jess sit down for a much needed chat. We provide life updates, Laura shares a bit about van life transition, and we answer your questions about marriage, choosing a pediatrician, "morning" (all day) sickness, and more. If you love these episodes, PLEASE subscribe, rate, and review. It means the world to us. Thank you for being a part of the Modern Mamas Family!
In this episode, Laura sits down with Kristen Roberts to chat all things entrepreneur life in the "boys' club of law, her infertility struggles, pregnancy, and how she's set up her business to run strong while she spends time with baby Billie in those early weeks. Kristen is an empowered, inspiring mama with so much to share. Don't miss it; This one is good one!
In another short and sweet catchup episode, Laura and Jess sit down for a much needed chat. We provide life updates, share how we each got to places in our lives that we only dreamed about even just a year ago, and answered a listener question all about asking for alone time without guilt. Don't miss this one!
In this episode, Laura sits down with Todd, CEO of Dry Farm Wine (get a bottle for a penny!) for an awesome discussion about the hidden secrets the wine industry doesn't want you to know, the reasons Dry Farm Wine is different, the magic of sharing a glass with the ones we love, and the reasons why you can sip wine and still maintain a healthy life: mind, body, and soul.
In this episode, Jess sits down with Dr. Jess Peatross to chat safer CBD oil use. We deep dive into the common myths and misconceptions surrounding CBD oil use. Talk about everything from legality to it's use to relieve specific symptoms, and uses during periods of time like pregnancy and breastfeeding. We answer ALL the listener questions, so don't miss this one if you've ever been curious about CBD oil!
In this short and sweet catchup episode, Laura and Jess sit down for a much needed chat. Jess shares about her recent move and big life transition, and in an unexpected twist, Laura shares the details of the big change that's been hinted at for months. Don't miss this one!
In this episode, Laura sits down with Noelle Tarr. We get real about motherhood, work life balance, self love, and the much under discussed postpartum period. Get ready for some real talk in this episode, friends!
In this episode, Jess sits down with Meg Reburn, midwife, to answer ALL the listener questions. We tackle everything from VBACs, pushing during labor, emotional support postpartum, and birth as a trigger for sexual trauma. Don't miss it!
In this episode, Laura sits down with Lily Nichols to tackle your postpartum nutrition questions! From eating for milk supply and which macronutrients are most important postpartum, to intermittent fasting and supporting our bodies through weaning. This episode is loaded with insight! Don't miss it .
In one of the deepest and most emotionally intimate episodes in a long time, Jess and Laura sit down for an important catchup episode. We talk all things life, transition, sleep, empowerment, and shame. Jess shares all about her current life transitions, and Laura gives the emotional and intimate details of what she learned when her family tried gentle sleep coaching with Evie. We unexpectedly dive into the guilt and shame mamas face on a daily basis and the power that comes from tuning in rather than out. Don't miss this one!
In this episode, Jess sits down with Dr. Jacyln Chasse, founder of Perfect Fertility to discuss all things male fertility. We talk about the process of fertilization, incidence of male infertility during the conception journey, and how to optimize male fertility in a few simple and straightforward ways. This one is for those who are in the pre-conception, conception, and postpartum phases alike!
In this episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Laura sits down with Amy Upchurch, mama of five and founder of Pink Stork, to talk all about the empowerment that can come through struggle and the immense importance of nourishing supplementation during preconception and beyond!
In another much needed catchup episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Jess and Laura sit for an uninterrupted hour of sharing LOTS OF updates on travel, work, moves, and more. We also answer YOUR questions, including how to navigate dealing with the unsupportive family in your life when it comes to decisions regarding food for your littles, and we tackle the struggles of continuing a nursing relationship when going back to work. Don't miss it!
In this episode, Laura sits down for a wisdom filled chat with Eliza Parker on her 4th MMP appearance. We dive deep into a topic with little recognition but immense importance: BELLY CRAWLING! The why, how, when, and what all in one place. We even talk about how EVERYONE should give it a try no matter what age and the reasons why movement and emotion are so intertwined. Don't miss this one.
In this SUPER important episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Laura sits down with Dr. Elisa Song to talk all about holistic wellness for the most important ones in our lives: our littles! We chat about a mind, body, soul approach to health, dive into Dr. Elisa's 5 tips for raising health happy kiddos, and what you should have in your holistic medicine cabinet. This is an episode I know I'll come back to time and time again.
In this episode, Laura sits down with Autumn, co founder of Paleovalley (our first podcast sponsor!) for an awesome discussion about her journey to true health and self care (which included a wold tour with Jennifer Lopez), life as a mama, and what led her to create Paleovalley. We talk about life, self care, nutrition, empowerment, and so so much more.
In this much needed catchup episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Jess and Laura sit for a (mostly) uninterrupted hour of sharing updates, discussing what it means to choose happy, and answering YOUR questions, including how to navigate dealing with the unsupportive people in your life when it comes to parenting decisions and why we were' fat fueled (and our list of nourishing fat go-tos). Don't miss it.
In this episode, Laura sits down with Kezia for an awesome discussion about her life is mama to her Whole Food Diary family. WE talk about the process and impact of going plastic free now, and for our kiddos' generation, surviving weeks with a colicy babe (and what she did to resolve it), and how she introduced real food to her son, Clayton.
In this episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Laura sits down with Emily Schromm to talk all things fitness, nutrition (including the importance of fat), empowerment, and body awareness. We dive into why fitness doesn't need to happen in the gym, why listening to our body's innate wisdom and loving ourselves where we are now can make all the difference, and why putting positive energy into the world can be so powerful. Don't miss this one!
In this VERY special 1 year celebratory episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Liz Wolfe joins us for some long overdue catchup time. We talk life, parenthood, therapy, traditions, food, and Baby Making and Beyond. Don't miss it!
In this update episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Jess sits down with Suzanne Tucker, PT, owner and operator of the amazingly inspiring Generation Mindful. This episode is about so much--parenting from a place of connection and love, how to foster connection through play, and what mindfulness and emotional intelligence looks like in children. There are so many great tools mentioned in this episode to start creating a relationship based off positive discipline and connection from an early age. Not only do we talk tools, but we also talk about how changing a parenting dynamic comes from doing the work in our own lives FIRST. This is a great episode you will NOT want to miss!
In this update episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Laura and Jess catch up and reflect on their recent magical first-time face to face experience at the BeautycounterSummit. They also chat all things life, skincare, sun protection, supplementations, baby sleep, ditching parenting dogma, and preconception practices. We plan to do more frequent update episodes where we catch up and answer YOUR questions, so leave a comment below letting us know what you think or leave a question for us to answer on our next update episode!
In this episode Jess sits down Diane Sanfilippo, Certified Nutrition Consultant, Best Selling Author, Podcast Host Extraordinaire, and the wearer of many other impressive hats in the Health and Wellness world. This episode we speak to her knowledge on sugar and carbs (she is the author of The 21 Day Sugar Detox after all!), and we deep dive into LOADS of listener questions all about sugar and its relation to pregnancy, postpartum, nursing and more. You will NOT want to miss this one!
In this episode Jess sits down with Dr. Ben Lynch to discuss all things genetics, mutations, SNPs and how to support your unique genes through lifestyle choices. You won't want to miss all these amazing listener questions answered! This episode is a mind blowing 2 hours long--we talk through everything including what is epigenetics, vaccines, tongue ties, breastfeeding, and the really simple things we can do through our lifestyle choices to set ourselves and our families for optimal health, even with certain mutations!
In this overdue episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Laura and Jess sip wine and catch up on life, travel, current experiences in intuitive high fat, low carb eating, and baby sleep. Plus, we share the very exciting news that we get to hang in-person at this year's Beautycounter Summit! We plan to do more frequent update episodes where we catch up and answer YOUR questions, so leave a comment below letting us know what you think or leave a question for us to answer on our next update episode!
In this episode, Laura sits down with Dr. Sherri Lorraine for an interview FILLED with lightbulb moments. They dive into all things pelvic floor, from what you can do preconception and during pregnancy to help with pelvic floor recovery in the postpartum period, to rehabilitation tools, and plenty of sex talk. Just wait till you hear about the 30 second rule. If you have a pelvic floor (you do), this episode is for YOU!
In this episode, Jess sits down with Stephane Cahill of Cleaner Stephanie, one of her favorite mamas and fellow bloggers, to chat all things MONEY. You guys have asked for an episode on how we make eating healthy and LIFE work on a budget, and we delivered! We go through our personal finance stories, how we've both paid of debt and made moves in our financial lives by getting back to what's important, and knowing where our money is going. Both of us feel passionately that having a budget can mean freedom in so many ways, and we hope this inspires you!
In this episode, Laura sits down for an awesome chat with Leanne Vogle of Healthful Pursuit. They talk about life in an RV, finding food freedom, and knowing when enough is enough when it comes to society's unfair pressures. Leanne shares her journey to finding her perfect keto plan and how this has led her to support women all over the world on their own unique journeys.
In this episode, Jess sits down for a long awaited discussion all about herbs and adaptogens! We had so many listener questions about this topic, and we dive into the first segment all about uses in kiddos, pregnancy, and postpartum. What works, what doesn't, and how you should use them!
In this overdue episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Laura and Jess catch up on life, a teething babe, travel, sleep, money, and our current escapades in low carb, high fat eating. We plan to do more frequent update episodes where we catch up and answer YOUR questions, so leave a comment below letting us know what you think or leave a question for us to answer on our next update episode!
In this episode, Laura sits down with some of her best friends all the way in South Africa to chat about their current international travels, the tribe life, working and training from anywhere, the CrossFit Open, parenthood, outside pressures to fit a parenting "norm", discipline, van life, and SO MUCH MORE. Don't miss this awesome episode.
Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Her bestselling book, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes (and online course of the same name), presents a revolutionary nutrient-dense, lower carb diet for managing gestational diabetes. Her unique approach has not only helped tens of thousands of women manage their gestational diabetes (most without the need for blood sugar-lowering medication), but has also influenced nutrition policies internationally. Lily’s second book, Real Food for Pregnancy, outlines the problems with current prenatal nutrition guidelines and provides the evidence—920 citations and counting—that supports a real food diet to optimize maternal and fetal health. Lily is also creator of the popular blog, www.PilatesNutritionist.com, which explores a variety of topics related to real food, mindful eating, and pregnancy nutrition.
In this episode, Laura and Jess dive into the ins and outs of how they make life work as modern working mamas. This episode brings different perspectives because Jess works outside of the home, and Laura works from home. Tune in to hear what works and what doesn't and a little about how we're learning as we go!
In this episode, Jess sits down with Alaena Haber of Grazed and Enthused to talk about EVERYTHING. We deep dive into what living with an Autoimmune condition is like, how it can be affected during pregnancy and postpartum, and strategies on how to manage acute flares during these times. We also get real about infertility struggles, baby led weaning, self love and self-care, as well as navigating being an intuitive person. This episode is filled with so much knowledge, so many golden nuggets of insight, and you won't want to miss hearing this RAD human talk life!
In this episode, Laura sits down for the first solo episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast to talk all about her current adventures in Evie's first foods. Using primarily baby led weaning (though not an expert on it), Laura is following her gut and Evie's lead when it comes to introducing foods for the first time and getting in those important nutrients. After lots of questions, she decided to sit down with a glass of wine one solo parenting weekend and share what's worked so far. Stay tuned for a followup as Evie grows!
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode talks about miscarriage and loss.
In this episode, Jess and Laura sit down with Kiersten Peterson of Vibrant Life Army Wife, as she shares her story of her two miscarriages. Kiersten is opening up and starting a dialogue about a topic that has for so long been considered taboo, and in doing so she is supporting so many women along the way. We are so grateful to have her join us for this very emotional and meaningful episode. Please note that the episode does focus on miscarriage, so if you are not in a place to listen to this topic, save this one for a later date.
In this episode, Jess chats with Michelle Carlson from Peace and Parenting all about trading in bribes, threats, and consequences and focusing on connection versus control in the parent-child relationship. If you've ever found yourself in the middle of power struggles with your child, wondering if there's a better way, than this episode about peaceful, positive, and respectful parenting is one you won't want to miss!
In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast Jess sits down with her husband of 6 years, and baby daddy, Tim. Hopped up on all the coffee, they tackle your listener questions! Tune in as we discuss things like why it's hard for men to communicate, how Tim supported Jess through PPD/PPA, and the our giant reveal at the end of our version of what makes our marriage fulfilling. If you like this one, make sure to let us know. We can't wait to offer more insight from Dads and partners who are ROCKING it!
Warning: This episode contains adult language.
In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast Laura sits down with her wonderful husband and daddy to Evie Wilder. Her love and partner in all things comes on the Modern Mamas Podcast for our first ever dad episode! Rusty and Laura spent a Friday night date night at home with a sleeping babe, sipping some wine and answering YOUR questions. Mamas, don't forget to share this one with the dads in your life too. If you like this one, make sure to let us know. We've got more dad episodes lined up for your listening pleasure!
In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking to Mallika Bush all about birth trauma and postpartum depression. While this is a bit of a heavier topic, it's one that is so important and so often overlooked. This episode is not to be missed!
In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we share our thoughts on New Years traditions, resolutions, and how we plan to tackle 2018 with a growth mindset! We are SO thankful for an amazing first year of the Modern Mamas Podcast!
In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking all about how we can help our babies move the way nature intended for a lifetime of functional movement and core strength!
In this episode we talk all about our favorite holiday traditions, as well as answer listener questions about tackling those tricky situations you can encounter around the holidays! Listen in for a fun, relaxed episode!
In this episode we speak with Eliza Parker of Conscious Baby all about how to practice "Crying in Arms", and Aware Parenting as it pertains to sleep. A must listen if you have questions on the real, actionable practice of Aware Parenting!
In this episode we talk with Eliza Parker of Conscious Baby all about Aware Parenting..what it means, how to practice it, and why it's important. This is part one in a series of talks we'll be doing with this amazing guest, don't miss it!
In this episode we get to chat with Joy and Claire from the hit podcast Girls Gone WOD. We're talking all about building a community, postpartum anxiety/depression, the pressure to have children when that might not be your path, and so much more!
In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking to Cassy Joy Garcia, beautiful soul behind the Fed and Fit movement, all about her journey, latest Fed and Fit projects, and pregnancy.
In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we share our unique journeys to conception of our babes! Listen along for one of our must fun and personal episode to date!
In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking to Megan Garcia, author of First Foods and Beyond, all about baby's first foods, supplementation, mindset, and life as a real food mama of two.
In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking to Melissa Hemphill, Certified Eating Psychology Coach and BIRTHFIT Colorado Regional Director, all about mindset and eating psychology through each phase of the motherhood transition.
In this episode Jess and Laura answer all your listener questions--from silly to sappy to serious, don't miss this one if you want to get to know us better!
In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking to Noelle Tarr, of Coconut and Kettlebells and The Paleo Women Podcast, all about life, motherhood, and her kick ass Strong From Home program.
In this episode we're talking all about babies and sleep. If you've ever struggled with infant sleep, we discuss all sorts of ways to support healthy sleep without crying it out! Give it a listen my friends!
In this episode we talk to Dr. Lindsey Mathews, BIRTHFIT founder, all about chiropractic care, nutrition, movement, and mindset - the four pillars of this ROCKSTAR movement to empower women through the motherhood transition.
On this episode, Jess shares all about her two unmedicated vaginal births, the similarities, the differences, and all the feelings in between. For perspective on how things can be radically different for every pregnancy, labor, and delivery, be sure to have a listen!
In this episode of the podcast we have one of our favorite people on, Liz Wolfe, to answer all your listener questions on skin issues, her favorite kiddo products, parenting, and discipline! You definitely won't want to miss this one, it was eye opening!
In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we have one of our favorite people, Liz Wolfe, back on to address your listener questions! We talk all about Nutrition, Supplements, and Breastfeeding--you won't want to miss it!
In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we talk all about postpartum mindset. Part two is focused more on personal experiences and reader questions on topics like body image, fitness, identity, and relationships with your partner.
In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast, we talk with Liz Wolfe all about sleep, self-care, and mentality. This episode is all about answering listener questions, we hope you enjoy it!
In this episode of the podcast we are talking all about finding your tribe, and the importance of asking for support and space throughout pregnancy and post partum.
In this episode of the podcast we're going to be talking with Dr. Erica Boland, BirthFit Regional Director and Senior Leadership team member, all about core health and empowering women.
On this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast Laura recounts the birth of precious Evie Wilder, from beginning to end, and talks about her postpartum experience thus far!
In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast, Megan Blacksmith, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, will be talking to us about hormonal and gut health, and how they can affect your pregnancy and post partum experiences.
In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are Introducing ourselves, giving you some background about who we are, and what to expect with the podcast.