Is the roommate phase inevitable after having a baby? Will sex be less satisfying? How do I get over my body image issues and actually WANT sex? What if nothing turns me on anymore?

If you have ever been worried about any of these things, this episode is for you. Today I have on Chloe Mascord, your trusted guide into the intimate world of self-discovery, sex, curiosity and connection. As a sex and intimacy coach and speaker, she helps individuals and couples unlock the secrets to deeper relationships, more satisfying intimacy, and a renewed sense of self-love. Imagine a blend of a supportive friend and a knowledgeable expert, Chloe is here to transform your intimate life after baby.

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Episode writing, recording, and editing by Natalie Welch

Audio mastering by Kevin Welch

Leah Johnson's résumé includes the words Obama, Kay Hagen, and City Councilwoman, but what she has come to find out is that “mom” is the best title she’s ever had. After a career that fueled her addiction to success and other things, life was dark, and something had to change. Now she lives with the freedom to be herself and know how far from perfect she is. As an imperfect mother of two, she sometimes says bad words, frequently forgets to pack snacks for school, and on occasion, her kids eat popsicles for breakfast. But she knows she is doing the best she can, and that is all people can do on their journey.

Leah grew up in Loveland, Colorado, and has an undergraduate degree from Boston University and half of a master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University (because, well, sometimes you don’t finish things). She has visited 32 countries, 7 of which she visited with her kids (ages 10 and 7). She has had a 25-year career in campaign politics and public affairs, which she still needs to recover from. Her little family unit is everything to her, and she spends every free moment she can with them, traveling the world or having dance parties in their kitchen.

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Episode writing, recording, and editing by Natalie Welch

Audio mastering by Kevin Welch

Today, Amber Richard Bauer shares her story of becoming a mom including being uncertain about even wanting children, a first-trimester miscarriage, her birth center turned hospital birth, the positive side of being a light sleeper, painful breastfeeding, mom rage and MUCH more. Amber is a friend of mine and she has been the star student of the Birth of a Mama podcast. She shares so many ways in which she prepared for her experience, inspired by the episodes here on this platform. It’s the longest episode to-date but for an outstanding reason. 

Please enjoy! <3

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IG: @ptmindfully

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Episode writing, recording, and editing by Natalie Welch

Audio mastering by Kevin Welch

In today’s episode, I had a wholesome, feel-good chat with Alexandra Franics, aka Queen, about truly honoring birth and postpartum. Alexandra is a dedicated mother of 8 who has been passionately supporting births and teaching across three continents since 2012.

Drawing from her time with Indigenous peoples and her ancestral lineage of midwifery, she founded 'Our Hummingbird,' offering unique birth education and immersion training coined as the 'hummingbird way.’

She guides expectant parents in a holistic, natural, and sovereign approach to childbirth, honors the first 42 days postpartum, and supports conscious parenting. She is currently fundraising for Mamahaven, a home-from-home providing around-the-clock postpartum care.

In this episode, we touch on so many things finally becoming more discussed in the mainstream such as:

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In today’s episode, Annie Temple shares about outcast parenting, a term she coined after experiencing life as a mom and a sex worker. She has worked in adult entertainment since 1997 when she started as a stripper and went on to nude modeling, being a content creator, and in 2018 started providing intimacy services. She is passionate about healing division and helping people feel more connected and valued in society. This episode was very relatable to me on a personal level and I'm sure to many other mamas out there looking for connection while forging their own path, sex worker or not.

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In today’s episode we have Dr. Emilie Wilson on to share her story of becoming a mom. Emilie is a naturopathic doctor who helps women change their bodies and get the life they truly desire, and have a transformational, empowering postpartum experience.

In her story she shares openly about her birth and postpartum experience at 42 years old and how it was really nothing like what she had imaged or hoped it would be. And it had nothing to do with her age!

Some of the topics Emilie touches on:

Connect with Dr. Emilie

Website: sanoswellness.com

Purchase her book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/je0dkV4

IG: @sanoswellness

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On today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Jacqueline Kincer, the heart and soul behind Holistic Lactation®. Over the years Jacqueline has worked directly with breastfeeding families, providing skilled lactation care. She now hosts the popular podcast Breastfeeding Talk, sharing insights from breastfeeding moms, experts in related fields, and her own professional experience. She has also created The Nurture Collective®, an online program whose mission is to take the overwhelm out of breastfeeding and provide a trusted place to get education and advice.

Some of the topics we cover today include:

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In today’s episode, Tessia Watson shares her story of motherhood and how it led her to write her book Rejuvenated Mums Make Happy Kids.

As a single mother of two young boys, she fully understands the challenges modern parents face. Striving to find the perfect balance between family life and personal well-being, Tessia discovered the importance of self-care and rejuvenation. This realization led her to establish and run Les Petits Bellots for 7 years, a bilingual childcare program providing flexible and short-term childcare solutions in French and English for children aged 6 months to 4 years.

In her debut book Rejuvenated Mums Make Happy Kids, she shares the details of her personal journey as a single parent and the invaluable insights gained along the way.

Tessia firmly believes that when mothers prioritize their own well-being, they become optimal parents, ultimately fostering happiness and success in their children, and this is the focus of her work that she deeply desires to share with all of YOU today. 

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Today is a story episode, yay! Join us as Mariela DeSantiago shares of her experience becoming a mama to her now 2-year-old. She’s married, has two dogs at home, and was a special ed teacher before she had her son. 

She shares about how her active pregnancy, her c-section after an induction, being ravenous and sleep-deprived in PP and how sleeping when the baby sleeps didn’t work for her. She also talks about her pumping and breastfeeding journey which she was on for 19 months and how she made a major career change after maternity leave. She prefers the term “Raising a Human” as a job title over “Stay at Home Mom” - love this!

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In today's episode Ashley P. Lambert, a certified postpartum personal trainer, answers questions about how to safely and optimally approach fitness after baby.

We dive deep into the world of postpartum exercise and explore what it truly means to embrace a holistic approach to physical well-being after birth. Ashley shares her expertise on the importance of gradually rebuilding strength and functionality, prioritizing rest and recovery, and finding the sweet spot with exercise that supports breastmilk supply.

Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered as we celebrate the strength and resilience of postpartum bodies.

03:51 Supporting mamas in motherhood, fitness, health.

07:33 Postpartum changes are normal, bounce-back messaging is harmful.

11:44 Women should embrace their postpartum bodies.

14:14 Transition from weight loss to postpartum nourishment.

19:32 Postpartum recovery requires listening to your body.

20:14 Prioritize rest, recovery, and slow progress.

24:33 Promoting wellness and recovery, acknowledging interconnections.

29:37 Post-birth exercise tips for women summarized.

32:00 Postpartum exercise progression: gradual, safe, and specialized.

36:10 Offer $100 off program, free high-value resource

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/theliquidgoldfitcoach/

Website: https://newmomtalk.com/

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