This week we’re joined by Nicole, a C-section recovery coach and 3x C-section mama, who walks us through everything you wish someone told you about C-sections.

We talk about:

• What to expect during a C-section—whether planned or emergency

• The do’s and don’ts to optimize your physical recovery

• How to process and heal from the trauma of an emergency C-section

• Tips for breastfeeding after a C-section

• The ideal home setup to make recovery smoother

• Our favorite C-section recovery products that actually help

Whether you’ve had a C-section, are planning one, or just want to be prepared, you’ll leave this episode feeling informed, supported, and more empowered for your birth and recovery.

Check out Nicole's page @csectionrecoverycoach

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It’s time to pack your bags and book that trip—but can you actually survive traveling with kids? We’re here to spill all the details on what family travel is really like, from as young as 2 months old all the way through the toddler years.

In this episode, we cover:

• The best age to fly with a baby (and the ones we’d rather forget)

• Toddler travel hacks for airports, airplanes, and long trips

• Tips for getting your baby or toddler to sleep while traveling

• How to actually enjoy your evenings while away (yes, it’s possible)

• Our favorite travel must-haves for kids that made life easier

• Funny, chaotic family travel stories that will make you feel better about your worst travel day

If you’re planning a trip with your little ones—or recovering from one—you’ll laugh, cringe, and maybe even pick up a few family travel survival tips.

This episode is brought to you by Bag & Bougie, offering high-quality bags and purses for every occasion and stage of your motherhood journey. Use code BTW15 for 15% off your order! 

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What if your period didn’t have to be miserable every month? This week we’re joined by Nicole, a nutritionist and menstrual health expert, who blew our minds with the truth about menstrual cycle health.

She taught us how your cycle is actually your 5th vital sign—and how tuning into it can transform not only your health, but also your ability to get pregnant.

We talk about:

• Why periods don’t need to suck (seriously!)

• How to track your menstrual cycle to better understand your body

• Nutrition tips for each phase of your cycle

• How stress and hormones may be affecting your fertility

• Real, practical ways to support your body during your cycle

If you’ve ever felt like your period runs your life, or you’re trying to conceive and want to know how your cycle really works—this episode will change how you see your body.

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This week, we’re talking little people, big transitions. From the nightmare that is potty training, to the milestone (and meltdown) of big kid beds, to all the wild, unfiltered sh*t toddlers say in between—because being a toddler mom is not for the faint of heart.

In this episode, we cover:

• The chaos of potty training and why it tests every ounce of patience

• Moving to big kid beds (aka, why no one sleeps anymore)

• The funniest, weirdest, and most WTF toddler quotes we’ve ever heard

• Why toddlerhood is equal parts exhausting and hilarious

If you’re in the trenches of toddler tantrums, transitions, and unhinged one-liners—this episode is for you.

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This week we’re joined by Marlie Cohen (@kale_and_krunches)—mom of 2, fitness expert, and creator who’s all about keeping motherhood real.

We talk about:

• Making the decision to have 2 vs 3 kids

• Why it’s so important to take care of your body before and after birth

• Marlie’s favorite tips and tricks for postpartum support and recovery

• What it’s like to navigate motherhood in the “picture-perfect Instagram era”

• Why Marlie feels so strongly about sharing her life in full—the good, the bad, and everything in between

If you’ve ever struggled with the pressure to “bounce back,” questioned whether to grow your family, or felt weighed down by Instagram motherhood perfection—this unfiltered conversation is for you.

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Sleep is like that hot guy at the coffee shop—you want it desperately, but you can’t have it. As a mom, all you want is sleep… but it feels impossible.

In this episode, we’re getting brutally honest about baby sleep, sleep training, and what actually works. We’ve tried it all—and now we’re spilling the truth.

We talk about:

• Different sleep training methods—and which ones worked (or didn’t)

• Surviving sleep regressions without losing your mind

• Why “sleep through the night” is a total myth for most babies

• The guilt, judgment, and desperation that come with baby sleep struggles

• Our real recommendations for at least getting SOME sleep as a parent

If you’ve ever Googled “will my baby ever sleep?” at 3am—this one’s for you. You’re not failing, you’re just f*cking exhausted.

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When you become a mom, you shed your old self to make room for a new version of you. But no one really preps you for the identity crisis of motherhood.

In this episode, we get into:

• The messy identity shift that happens when you become “mom”

• Life as the default parent—and why it feels so heavy

• Deciding who to leave your baby with when you go back to work

• How the hell you’re supposed to juggle it all without losing your mind

If you’ve ever thought “I don’t even know who I am anymore” since becoming a mom—you’re not alone. This is your reminder that it’s normal, it’s messy, and you don’t have to figure it out overnight.

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Women should get a f*cking medal for what we put ourselves through with breastfeeding. From the cracked nipples to the cluster feeds to wondering if our boobs will ever look the same again—it’s a lot.

In this episode, we’re talking about the real ups and downs of feeding your baby:

• The breastfeeding struggles no one warns you about

• Which breast pump actually gave us freedom (and which ones flopped)

• The decision to use formula feeding vs breastfeeding—and why it’s never one-size-fits-all

• Postpartum boobs: will they ever look (or feel) the same again?

If you’ve ever cried over a pump part at 2am, felt guilty about switching to formula, or just needed someone to say “same”—this one’s for you.

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If you’ve ever wondered what a natural birth without an epidural is really like, Jessie is here to spill all the details. From the pain (yes, it’s real) to the recovery, she’s sharing her full birth story—the raw, unfiltered version you don’t always hear.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Jessie’s experience with a no-epidural natural birth

• Postpartum care with a midwife vs. traditional hospital follow-ups

• The emotional rollercoaster of early newborn life

• Amanda’s story of navigating the NICU with her baby

Whether you’re pregnant, planning your birth, or just curious about the reality of labour without medication, this one’s for you. Honest, vulnerable, and all the messy details included.

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The day you get pregnant is the day the baby product overwhelm begins. Do I need this? Should I buy that? And spoiler: it never really stops.

In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and sharing our hot list of baby must-haves vs. total wastes of money.

We talk about:

• The pregnancy & newborn products we actually used (and loved)

• The items that ended up being registry regrets

• What baby gear you don’t need (yes, wipe warmers, we’re looking at you)

• How to navigate information overload when everyone has an opinion

• Our favorite postpartum lifesavers and what we’d skip next time

If you’re pregnant, building your baby registry, or already drowning in Amazon boxes, this episode is your no-BS guide to what’s really worth it—and what you can leave in the cart.

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