MMP Ep 24: Gratitude and Thanksgiving

In this episode, Jess sits down with Laura and Kelsey to chat all about their new Intuitive Living Online Course. Kelsey and Laura each dive into their own journeys to finding intuitive eating, movement, and mindset practices. They share what it means to eat, move, and live more in tune with the body and mind, and simple steps we can all do to get there. This is an important episode for everyone! Links and Such:  Do you want to join us in Costa Rica? Learn more HERE! Intuitively YOU website: www.intuitively-you.com Laura’s website: myradicalroots.com Kelsey’s website: livingraw.com Connect with us:  Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast Laura – @laura.radicalroots  Jess – @jess.holdthespace  Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/  Jess’ website – https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/ We are SO EXCITED to share that Bee Keeper’s Naturals has come on to support the Modern Mamas Podcast. They are a wonderful company with incredibly effective products made from harnessing the power of the beehive to share a line of effective supplements and remedies to solve modern health challenges naturally. They are offering our listeners a great deal! Get 15% off your order with code: modernmamas! Don’t forget, we’ve also partnered up with Four Sigmatic, makers of the best shrooms to bring you a great deal! Get 15% off any order with code: modernmamas. Happy shrooming!

"Guest Interview - Tamara Iglesias on raising empowered children" Want to come to Costa Rica? Learn more HERE!  In this episode, Laura sits down for a chat with Tamara Iglesias. They deep dive into all things Conscious Parenting, raising empowered kiddos, treating our little ones as whole beings, and more. There were tears, lots of goosebumps, and such incredible insight from an amazing mother and human, who's dedicated her life to empowering families to live full, happy, connected lives. This is a very special episode for anyone who interacts with little ones. Don't miss it! Tamara Iglesias is the Founder of Wellynest, a conscious parenting company, dedicated to raising whole beings from the very beginning. Coaching mothers and fathers alike, Tamara helps empower families to live happy and nourished lives.  Her mission is to shift the way we raise our children by parenting from a place of respect, while creating trust and healthy boundaries. When parents are supported to use conscious words, act with intention and slow down to spend quality time, children can development into fully-realized, emotionally healthy adults, allowing the entire family to thrive. Links and Such:  Tamara's website: www.wellynest.com Virtual Conscious Parenting Course: http://www.wellynest.com/consciousparenting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellynest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellynest/ 5% off all services & programs use code: MODERNMAMAS: http://www.wellynest.com/services-1 Connect with us:  Modern Mamas - @modernmamaspodcast Laura - @laura.radicalroots  Jess - @jess.holdthespace  Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/  Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/ Don't forget, we've also partnered up with two amazing companies, each creating products to not just heal from the inside out, but to help us thrive on a daily basis. Four Sigmatic, makers of the best medicinal mushroom products, and Bee Keeper's Naturals, makers of the most deeply nourishing honey goods, are each offering our listeners an awesome deal! Get 15% off any order at each site with code: modernmamas. Cheers to your health and wellbeing! 

In this episode, Jess sits down with friend and podcaster, Jeanette Tapley to get an extremely personal and intimate recap of what it was like to go through international adoption.  Jeanette shares everything from the nitty gritty details of cost and process, to emotions, transition, and everything in between.  This is one family's journey to adoption, and a great resource if adoption is on your heart but your not sure how to move forward! Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Jeanette Tapley is a wife to Jesse Tapley of almost 14 years. Mother to Zeke, Titus and Zoe. She loves talking to friends and laughing loudly, advocating for adoption, and a nice cup of coffee. Jeanette is the host of the IT’S TIME FOR COFFEE podcast where she interviews friends new and old in hopes of connecting others and meeting her friends right where they are. Her passion lies in other women finding themselves in a less lonely state knowing they have friends and others around them in the same stages of life. At 32 years old she is coming into the understanding that God made her just the way she is…If He wanted her any differently then He would’ve made her that way! Jeanette longs to be a friend to all and enjoys bringing others together. Links and Such:  Connect with Jeanette on her website: https://itstimeforcoffeepod.com  Connect on Instagram at @jeanettetapley Connect with us:  Modern Mamas - @modernmamaspodcast Laura - @laura.radicalroots  Jess - @jess.holdthespace  Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/  Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/

Did you hear? 18 special friends get to join us for an incredible 5 days of rest, beaching, relaxation, connection, movement, and adventure in Costa Rica. Want to learn more? Check out trip details HERE! In this episode, we also share meet up dates for 2019 along with the ins and outs of our lives right now, including some insights and feelings neither of us has shared publicly before. In short, this episode is a GOOD ONE.  Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Links and Such: Beautycounter Join us in Costa Rica Intuitively YOU Laura's Postpartum Programming Don't forget, we're on Instagram! Connect with us: Podcast Instagram - @modernmamaspodcast  Laura - @laura.radicalroots  Jess - @jess.holdthespace  Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/  Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/  Email: modernmamaspodcast@gmail.com Any thoughts or comments? Leave them below. We love hearing from you and would LOVE to answer more of your questions. Send them to modernmamaspodcast@gmail.com! 

In this episode, Laura sits down with Marianne, Babies Natural Development Expert, to chat all about her work in the world of baby development. She talks about what she's seen, how she followed her passion, and how movement can impact behavior in our little ones. Plus she answers your listener questions! Don't miss it! Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Marianne Hermsen-van Wanrooy, born in Venlo, the Netherlands 1951, completed her four year Physiotherapy training in her home country in 1974. She specialized in Neuro-Pediatrics ever since, until she stopped practicing physiotherapy in 2007. Marianne wrote and published her first book ‘Babymoves’ in 2002 and her second book ‘Babymoves for the child with special needs’ in 2007. Marianne's work currently involves sharing her knowledge through her books, teaching and public speaking worldwide. She is also busy researching and learning more about children’s development in today’s society, and how she can help better the equipment available and improve common child rearing practices. Links and Such: Connect with Marianne on her website: http://www.babymoves.co.nz/ Baby Moves Veer Cruiser Wagon Connect with us:  Modern Mamas - @modernmamaspodcast Laura - @laura.radicalroots  Jess - @jess.holdthespace  Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/  Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/

"Guest Interview: Introduction to Meditation with Arden Martin" In this episode, Jess sits down with Arden Martin of The Spring Meditation to talk about how she, as a busy new mom uses meditation to enhance her life, her presence, her energy, and so much more.  This episode deep dives into the specifics around Vedic meditation, and how you really can make it work for you, even if you've tried unsuccessfully before! Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Arden learned to meditate while working as an elementary school teacher in New York City. Her days were long, demanding, and turbulent, and the practice allowed her to stay calm in the chaos. Since learning to meditate, Arden has experienced more self-love, confidence, and clarity than she ever thought possible. After decades of sinus issues, hormonal imbalances, and trouble sleeping, Arden's physical health is also better than ever. Although her life always looked good on the outside, meditation has empowered her to finally feel good on the inside. She teaches meditation to help others uncover their best selves. Arden is the co-founder of The Spring Meditation studio in Soho NYC. She also works with Beautycounter as a consultant and is a new mama to her four-month-old Jesse Links and Such: Connect with Arden @ardenmartin Visit @thespringmeditation The Spring Meditation Studio Connect with us: Laura - @laura.radicalroots Jess - @jess.holdthespace Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/ Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/  Thank you for being here, friends! It means the world to us. 

In this episode, Laura sits down with Meg Reburn co-creator of the long anticipated online program, Baby Making & Beyond and it was such a good one!  Meg, along wither her co-creator Liz Wolfe, has worked tirelessly to bring you the most up-to-date, revolutionary resource to guide you through all phases of the pre-conception, fertility, pregnancy, and parenthood journey.  This talk deep dives into what the program is about as Meg reveals so much of the incredible information that you'll find in the program only - all based off years of intense and continued research.  This isn't your typical, eat this type of diet, and exercise program friends, it's the blood, sweat, and tears of some amazing humans that went the extra mile to provide a timeless resources for women, and we are so excited to help her launch it to the world! Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Meghanne Reburn hails from the great white north and hangs her hat in British Columbia Canada. She is a Registered Midwife, educator, Women’s wellness coach, co-founder of Baby Making and Beyond, writer and former faculty member at Mount Royal University. Meghanne has a Bachelor of Science in Health with honors in midwifery and has a special interest in both functional nutrition and women’s hormone balance. Meghanne works with women both as a midwife and wellness coach. She likes to call her style of practice an ‘Evolutionary Approach’, believing that the body has innate wisdom to care for and balance itself given the proper time, attention and care. When not busy with work, Meg creates space to do the things that she enjoys. These days that takes the form of long distance trail running, swimming across big scary lakes, rock climbing and general “mountain adventuring”. It’s her jam to help women find their healthy balance so they can get feel great and do more of what makes their hearts sing Links and Such: Learn More about the Baby Making and Beyond program HERE. Buy the Baby Making and Beyond program HERE. Seeking Health Prenatal Protein Connect with us:  Modern Mamas Instagram - @modernmamaspodcast Laura - @laura.radicalroots  Jess - @jess.holdthespace  Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/  Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/  Email: modernmamaspodcast@gmail.com  Any thoughts or comments? Leave a review! We love hearing from you. Please subscribe, rate, and review! We're so glad to have you as a part of our community!

It's been a while, so we decided to jump on for a quick chat. Turns out we had a LOT to say. We talk about the chaos that was February, bodies, bellies, emotions, life pressure, child wisdom, and the highs and lows of 2019 so far. but don't worry, we wrap with the things we're most looking forward to in the magical month of March. Turns out we had a lot to say in this quick catch up, and we hope you enjoy. As always, thanks for holding the space for us to share, friends. We are SO grateful for you.  Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Links and Such: Laura's post sickness share on IG The Wild Flours Jess' stomach post on IG We're on Instagram! Connect with us: Podcast Instagram - @modernmamaspodcast  Laura - @laura.radicalroots  Jess - @jess.holdthespace  Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/  Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/  Email: modernmamaspodcast@gmail.com

"Guest Interview: Liz Wolfe on Baby Making & Beyond (Part One)" In this episode, Jess sits down Liz Wolfe co-creator of her long anticipated online program, Baby Making & Beyond and it was EPIC!  Liz and Meg (who will be on next!) have worked tirelessly to bring you the most up-to-date, revolutionary resource to guide you through all phases of the pre-conception, fertility, pregnancy, and parenthood journey.  Our talk deep dives into what the program is about, and Liz even reveals some NEW information that you'll find in the program only - all based off years of intense and continued research.  This isn't your typical, eat this type of diet, and exercise program friends, it's the blood, sweat, and tears of some amazing humans that went the extra mile to provide a timeless resources for women, and I'm so excited to help her launch it to the world! Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Liz Wolfe is a health & wellness writer and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) with a passion for real food, safe skin care, and healthy babies and families. Her work includes the Wall Street Journal Bestseller Eat the Yolks and the Purely Primal Skincare Guide, and she co-created the online pregnancy & parenthood community Baby Making and Beyond, set to launch this year. She blogs at RealFoodLiz.com and co-hosts the Balanced Bites Podcast. In her spare time, she chases her rambunctious toddler in her new lake front community. Links and Such: Learn More about the Baby Making and Beyond program HERE. Buy the Baby Making and Beyond program HERE. Read Eat the Yolks HERE. Where to find Liz: https://realfoodliz.com @realfoodliz on Instagram Connect with us: Laura - @laura.radicalroots Jess - @jess.holdthespace Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/ Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/  Thank you for being here, friends! It means the world to us. 

"Guest Interview: Cooking with Kids with Heather England" In this episode, Jess sits down Heather Englund of Fit Mama Real Food all about how to get our kiddos involved in the cooking process and what that means for developing a healthy relationship with food in the future!  We chat her top tips which are simple, actionable, and have been so instrumental in our own lives helping to keep our kiddos interested and sharing in the joy of preparing food! Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Heather Englund is the healthy living blogger behind fitmamarealfood.com and the host of the podcast Fit Mama Real Food Radio where she dives into all things food, fitness, motherhood and mindset.  She is a wife to Jacob and mom to Hunter 6, Zoe 4, Nova 2 and Holland 7 months.  It is most definitely not quiet in her house!   Heather is an AFAA certified group fitness instructor with countless group fitness specialties under her belt, including Les Mills and YogaFit.  She finds so much joy making movement fun for people and seeing the transformations it can have when women take time to focus on themselves.  In 2008 she started her journey towards finding how to truly nourish herself through food and fitness and began sharing that on her blog.  It wasn’t a straight shot to where she is now, but eventually she landed in a healthy and happy relationship with real food as the focus. During that time she launched into her side job as a group fitness instructor and began diving deeper into understanding nutrition.   In 2012 when her first was born she left her career in HR and dove straight into motherhood.  An epic and surprising journey!  At the core, Heather believes that real food can be delicious and nourishing to the body and soul. She is passionate about feeding her family well, bringing her kids into the kitchen with her, teaching them not only how to cook, but also about the importance of what we put into our bodies. Where to find Heather: http://www.fitmamarealfood.com @fitmamarealfood on Instagram Connect with us: Laura - @laura.radicalroots Jess - @jess.holdthespace Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/ Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/  Thank you for being here, friends! It means the world to us. 

"Guest Interview: Navigating Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers with Michelle Carlson In this episode, Jess sits down with Michelle Carlson of Peace and Parenting to chat all about how to navigate trouble behaviors in toddlers while remaining respectful and cooperative.  This episode was so incredibly insightful with regards to hitting, biting, talking back, and other common and normal behaviors in our kiddos!  Michelle chats strategies to stay engaged, present, and calm while parenting through these challenging behaviors! Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Michelle lives in Los Angeles with her two girls 9 and 12. Before becoming a Hand in Hand certified instructor in 2015, she worked for 12 years in public schools as a teacher and counselor. She also served as an adjunct professor in the Department of Education instructing in the teacher credentialing program. None of which prepared her to be a mom. After years of consequences, bribes and star charts she found Hand in Hand parenting, created by Patty Wipfler. It reshaped the relationship she shares with her daughters, and she credits it with changing her life.  She is passionate about helping others find their way through the murky business of being a connected parent. She loves leading groups and finds the dynamic transformative.  Michelle also strongly believes that listening partnerships are the cornerstone to moving through difficulties.  Michelle has helped herself and others make meaningful connections, work on sibling rivalry, and alleviate school problems.  Aggression, fears, withdrawnness and sleep are just some of the struggles she has shared and helped others rectify. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education speaks fluent Spanish, has been trained as a Council in Schools Facilitator and an ADL Trainer fighting against bias of all types on school campuses. Where to find Michelle: michelle@peaceandparentingla.com http://www.peaceandparentingla.com  @peaceandparenting on Instagram Connect with us: Laura - @laura.radicalroots Jess - @jess.holdthespace Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/ Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/  Thank you for being here, friends! It means the world to us. 

We are SO EXCITED to share that Four Sigmatic has come on to support the Modern Mamas Podcast and to bring you guys a great deal! You can now get 15% off your Four Sigmatic order with code: modernmamas. If you've been following along, you know that I am loving the impact these deeply medicinal real food supplements have had on my life, and I can't wait to hear what you think too. Happy shrooming, friends ♡ 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! Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Links and Such: Santa Cruz Meetup details  Aptos Village Creative Laura's YouTube channel We're on Instagram! Connect with us: Podcast Instagram - @modernmamaspodcast Laura - @laura.radicalroots Jess - @jess.holdthespace Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/ Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/ Email: modernmamaspodcast@gmail.com Any thoughts or comments? Leave them below. We love hearing from you and would LOVE to answer more of your questions. Send them to modernmamaspodcast@gmail.com! 

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.

MMP Ep 43: Modern Dad - Rusty Shares Evie's Birth Story by Jess Gaertner and Laura Bruner

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 answer a listener question and dive in deep to the mom guilt, self love, and flipping the script.

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 of The Modern Mamas Podcast we share our favorite Thanksgiving tradition and the simple ways we try to practice gratitude each day!

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 MMP, we talk all about postpartum mindset, including hormones, supplements, and postpartum head space.

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 Modern Mamas Podcast we talk to Liz Wolfe all about Aware Parenting, and so much more. You won't want to miss 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 diving in to the basics of pregnancy nutrition throughout the trimesters.

In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking about Pregnancy Self-Care as it relates to fitness and mindset.

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.