camilla the momzilla

YALL.  What an incredible episode today with the beautiful, smart, and fellow mom, Kim, who works for the wonderful formula company Bobbie.  After my breastfeeding journey ended with my son, Bobbie was who I turned to and I’ve never been more confident in what my baby was eating.  I loved that Bobbie not only normalizes formula feeding but supports breastfeeding as well.  Kim and I had an incredible conversation about the company’s goal to help parents feel confident in whichever way they choose to feed your baby, the ingredients Bobbie is proud to have and the ones they’re proud to NOT have, what it takes to be an “organic” formula, the formula shortage, Kim shares her own personal breastfeeding/formula feeding journeys, and more.  I recommend every mom and future mom to listen in!! Thanks Kim, you rock!!

Bobbie: https://www.hibobbie.com

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bobbie/

PS, now you can find Bobbie @ Target!!

Modern mom probs….we all got em’!  And Tara is here to help us get through it with her hilarious Instagram account and help us break down one modern mom prob at a time on her new podcast.  I can’t thank Tara enough for coming on my podcast…I was honored she even read my email LOL #momcelebrity.  On this ep, you will learn a little about Tara, how she started her account and how it blew up, her past job at Nickelodeon, how she crushes the word balance and strives for effectiveness, how hard it is to live away from family, we get into our personal stories of miscarriages, unexplained infertility, IUI, and more.  Us moms got to stick togetha! 
Tara’s Podcast

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4nfrihSiohgMdxBA0SUgNo?si=d8af5eaa3e5f4ecc

Apple Pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/modern-mom-probs/id1616566826

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmomprobs/

Mom survival guide book: https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Mom-Probs-Survival-Century/dp/1642937584/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12773OEYYXPP0&keywords=modern+mom+probs&qid=1660842335&sprefix=modern+mom+probs%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1

I thought this episode would be the perfect episode to open up my next episodes that are about infertility, adoption, and fostering so get ready for more great episodes coming your way!!

Thank you again Tara for sharing your beautiful story and words of wisdom!! <3

Hey hey hey!  Momzilla is back after a little break.  Today, I chat with the beautiful, Hunter, who is the creator and owner of Boob Box!!  Boob Box (best name ever) is a breastfeeding kit for nursing and pumping moms!  I can’t wait for you to hear about all the goodies and necessities this kit has for you along with the many diff options you can choose from along with the incredible companies she is partnered with.  Her boxes are  cute, trendy, and they are A NECESSITY!!!  Hunter and I also dive into our own breastfeeding and pumping stories, mastitis, the need for prenatal education, breastfeeding/pumping in airports, how being a stay at home/work at home mom is harder than it sounds, and more.  

SIDENOTE: my computer didn’t save the last half of our first zoom call so we had to record it again lol.  And then Raylan decided to turn my computer off during the second recording ….BUT it saved :) major mom life moments here ;)  go watch the video of the podcast on my YouTube page to see CK and RJ act a fool.

Where you can get your own Boob Box: https://www.shopboobbox.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boob.box/

*for 10% off use code “MOMZILLA” at checkout*

Thank you Hunter!! Can’t wait for another episode with ya <3

ITS BRITTANY B*TCH.  For real.  I have the real b luckett on the pod today and we get deep (twss) in conversation about feeling the clock ticking.  I really appreciate Brittany for coming on and being vulnerable about this because it isn’t easy to talk about and more people go through this and feel this way than we know it.  YOURE NOT ALONE.  Seriously, you’re not.  In this episode we talk about how friendships that are in different stages of life can be hard, we talk about what mindset you should have if you feel like your life isn’t where you expected it to be, we talk about miscarriages, how important having a support system and good medical team is, how there needs to be more awareness and sensitivity when asking personal questions, some questions first time moms may have, aaaaand a lot more LOL. LOVE YOU AUNTIE B.

Need a hair stylist? Call Juve to set up appt with Brittany: 901.683.3944

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/britluckett/

Hiiii.  Y’all.  If you have experienced painful intercourse, you are not alone.  For today’s episode, I have another Pelvic Floor Therapist, Bell Moody, on to talk about painful intercourse and how pelvic floor therapy can help and/or cure this issue.  She gives many examples of symptoms (not just painful intercourse) that PFT can help with, tells us what an appointment will look like and what to expect, gives us certain poses to do at home,  aaaaand we just learn a lot. A lot a lot.  No TMI here.  Bell, who is a real life Disney princess, is the co owner of The Studio Barre and Wellness centers located in Starkville and Louisville, MS.  Go follow her on insta, feel free to reach out to her with questions,  scheduling and share this ep :). Can’t wait to have Bell back to talk about Beauty Counter and how switching to safer products is a must.

Website: https://www.thestudiobarreandwellness.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestudiobarreandwellness/?hl=en

Bell’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hRHNGc7OGEQmRfr2z6gwW

Finally back after two weeks off because my little bro and his beautiful wife welcomed their sweet baby boy into this world!  And then the next week my amazing grandmother passed and has reuinted with her family in Heaven.  Thank you for your patience and thank you to those who checked in!  Today’s ep, we have one of the most influential, inspiring, hard working, women I’ve ever met, Michelle Johns.  She is the owner of Transforming Wellness and Mindfulness Center, she is a clinical mental health counselor, leads psychoeducation/therapy classes for parenting, co-parenting, and women healing from the trauma of intimate partner voilence.  See?  She's incredible.  I hope you learn as much as I did and feel even more confident as a parent or future parent. 

Transforming Wellness website: https://www.transforming-wellness.com/corporate-wellness

Michelle's email: [email protected]

Michelle's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/transformingwellness/?hl=en

Book she recommended: https://www.amazon.com/Hands-Hitting-Board-Book-Behavior/dp/157542200X/ref=asc_df_157542200X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312057607871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4974322242015233481&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9013539&hvtargid=pla-435782231271&psc=1

Episode 7 is hereeee.  It's a good one y'all.  I have the beautiful Virginia (my two year old called her Mrs. Vagaina....LOL) with us today to talk all about pelvic floor therapy.  I had no idea what it was (even after arriving at my first appointment) until my wonderful OB suggested it.  It has absolutely changed my life mentally and physically.  In this episode we talk about my journey with PFT, what exactly a pelvic floor is and how important it is for everyone (not just moms), the symptoms you may have that are signs it's time to make an appt, keegals, what's "common" but not "normal", how PFT can help with all kinds of things such as jaw pain, back pain, pregnancy, anything post partum, even fertility, and so much more.  I hope you learn as much as I did.  Thank you Virginia for gracing us with your presence and having the most calming voice of all time.  

PS tomorrow another pelvic floor episode will be live but this one will be specifically about painful intercourse...buckle up.

MOJO: https://www.mojoph.com
Sundara Wellness: https://www.sundarawellness.com

MOJO Instagram where you can learn something new every day: https://www.instagram.com/mojopelvichealth/

Virginia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virginiamlong/

The book Virginia suggested we ALL read and I just bought: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2I9N4FIATKL9V&keywords=the+body+keeps+score&qid=1656035907&sprefix=the+body+keeps+scor%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1

Yooooo.  Today’s episode is a fun chat with my friend Hannah who I met via Insta and took the sweetest pictures of her hubby and baby girl.  She is a bad ass mama of *almost* two, cycle bar instructor, and a birth doula.  We talk about the difference between a birth doula and midwife, pros and cons to home births, cord clamping, breastfeeding/fav pumps, my favorite formula, water births, my gender reveal “fail” (sorry mom, love you lol), balancing work/mom life/me time, and more.

PS we are doing an instagram GIVEAWAY which includes a free birth plan from Hannah, photo sesh from me, and more.  Head to our instas for more info.

Hannah’s insta: https://www.instagram.com/hannahleach.doula/?hl=en

My insta: https://www.instagram.com/camilla.weddings/?hl=en

My favorite pump for at home laying in bed: https://www.cascadehealthcaresolutions.com/medela-pump-in-style-breast-pump-starter-set/?_vsrefdom=adwords&gclid=CjwKCAjwqauVBhBGEiwAXOepkf254mOhEP-QePIW9COvHQWBokg9iNs_JqiwSgXtyu2uz8bwrJ8eKBoCNhQQAvD_BwE

My fav pump on the go (aka weddings for me personally): https://www.elvie.com/en-us/shop/elvie-pump?gclid=CjwKCAjwqauVBhBGEiwAXOepkf_2rfZXwfdCXiBA6laYVklBixIV-uRNdk6YGvY2-LMQGvcnMAtOsBoC_JUQAvD_BwE

A great gift idea or a gift for yourself if you are breastfeeding.  Has everything you need!: https://www.instagram.com/boob.box/?hl=en

heyyyy.  I know this episode came a day late but it honestly works out perfectly because June 11 is Anna Kate's birthday <3  today's ep I have the inspirational, incredible, beautiful mother of 3, Jennifer.  she is here to share her and her family's story of their precious Anna Kate's fight against cancer.  she ultimately won by joining her grandfather and Jesus in Heaven.  this story is very emotional and can be hard to hear, but I can promise you it will change your life forever.  if you aren't up for listening to it, I completely understand.  you can download it and save it for a time when you are ready or you can help by donating.  in this episode, Jennifer and I talk about Anna Kate's story, how amazing St. Jude is, the many signs from God Jennifer and her family have gotten, miracles, and we are even visited by a red bid AS we are talking about it.  it was incredible to witness.  as I left Martin, TN and drove home after recording, there was a big, beautiful pink sunset.  life can be hard but it is so beautiful at the same time.  God has a plan and never forget that.
if you are interested in donating please send a venmo to @AK-Fight
if you are interested in donating a silent auction item for my upcoming fundraiser @ Lafayettes, please message me on my Instagram @camilla.weddings
https://www.instagram.com/camilla.weddings/?hl=en

Yooooo.  On this week’s episode, I have my long time friend, Tori Milligan on to chat about being a working mom in the medical field, her 3 very different birth stories, 2 traumatic ER visits with two of our babies (shout out to Aja Jenkins), and more.  I can’t wait for her to be back on to talk about other topics such as pregnancy loss and losing a parent  while you’re parenting your own kids.  Thank you for being vulnerable for us all Tori, love you so much mamacita.

Jackson’s Birth Video: https://vimeo.com/265474233

Blake’s Birth Video: https://vimeo.com/315333094

Moms, I highly recommend the Owlet Baby Monitor.  Listen to the end of this podcast to hear how the Owlet saved Jackson’s life by alerting them of a problem.  Here is the link to the monitor: https://www.target.com/p/owlet-dream-sock-baby-monitor/-/A-85337790#lnk=sametab

HOWEVER, I personally do not recommend the camera it has with it.  From personal experience, it gets very warm when turned on and that’s very worrisome and brought me more anxiety.  Also, your phone has to be on instead of having a separate part which I am not a fan of because my phone dies so quickly.  I recommend this camera: https://www.target.com/p/vtech-digital-5-34-video-monitor-with-nightlight/-/A-80913091#lnk=sametab