When Coffee + Crumbs listener Allie Roepe reached out to us last fall with a show idea around being a mother "half the time," we asked if she'd be interested in sharing her experience. In this episode we talk about what it's like to parent after a divorce, Allie's desire to split equal custody with her ex-husband, why their arrangement is even harder as time passes, and the everyday logistics of sharing custody. Allie also offers her encouragement for single moms or families navigating custody conversations. Plus, we talk about what we're reading, watching, and making for breakfast these days.

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Everyone loves a good birth story, so, as April put it, we're bringing you the Coffee + Crumbs Vagina Monologues. In this episode we talk about allll the different ways we've birthed our babies from c-sections to epidurals to the un-medicated route--and the things we've liked and disliked about each. Plus, we get real about hospital undies and share the best advice you might ever hear about birth plans. You *might* want to listen to this one with headphones on.

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In honor of Father's Day, we're thrilled to be interviewing our first male guest! Father and couples counselor Zach Brittle joins us this week to talk about the transition into fatherhood, how dads can find friendship (and whether moms should help), and the very best thing you can get a man for Father's Day. This candid conversation about parenthood and marriage will be an episode that both moms and dads can relate to. Plus, Ashlee gears up for Whole 30, and we share a few bands that are making us happy this month.

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This week April and Lesley talk with Sarah Powers, co-host of The Mom Hour Podcast, about the best and hardest parts of having three kids. We talk about what went into our decisions to grow our families, how our pregnancies and births differed each time, and the hardest parts of adjusting to life with three. Plus, Sarah offers encouragement for moms of littles (it only gets better!) and April lusts after Lesley's leather minivan seats.

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In this episode, we're talking with Catherine McNiel about incorporating spiritual disciplines into our lives as mothers. That's right: we're diving into rich, soul-inspiring practices for moms who want to grow in their faith, but have neither quiet nor time. Regardless of your background, this is a guilt-free episode for mothers who want to connect with God without adding more "shoulds" into their lives. Plus, Catherine's encouragement to young mommas who find going to church in this stage of life flat out exhausting.

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What are you doing to celebrate Mother's Day this year? What do you wish you were doing? This week we're talking about all things Mother's Day: the history of the holiday itself, what to do when your spouse isn't a mind-reader, how to share the day with others, and what our ideal Mother's Day really looks like. Plus, fellow C+C writer Sonya Spillmann gets honest about why this holiday can be extra bittersweet for women who've lost their own mothers.

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This week we're talking with Jena Holliday-- artist, illustrator, and creator of Spoonful of Faith. You'll hear us talk about what it's like to mother when you have a chronic illness, and why autoimmune diseases can be especially mysterious and frustrating for so many women. Jena also offers gentle advice to moms who are struggling with their identity, and how to take the first step in chasing dreams. Plus, Jena and Lesley both get brave and share dreams they haven't said out loud before!

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The Magic of Motherhood is officially out! This week we're recapping all things book launch: the party in Sacramento, what it was like for the Coffee + Crumbs writers to meet in real life, our favorite moments from the weekend, and more! Plus, you'll hear Ashlee Gadd and April Hoss read one of their essays from The Magic of Motherhood. We wish we could have parties in all the cities, but until we win the lottery, this recap is the best we could do.

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Marriage is hard work. Throw in a few kids and it can be extra, extra hard work. In this episode, we're getting real honest about some of the storms we've weathered in our marriages. Plus, you'll hear why all of us are advocates for marriage counseling, how we split up household chores, creative ways we make time for our spouses, and April's three guiding questions for couples who work opposite schedules.

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We're baaaaaack! The giggles and chit chat are at an all time high as we reconnect after our long three month break from podcasting. In this episode we're talking about all the ways we've changed since having children--from the stuff we swore we'd never let our kids wear and do, to our post-baby beauty routines. Plus, we're joined by a few C+C writers as we vulnerably share some of the ways our bodies look and feel different since birthing children.

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To help fund Season Two of the Coffee + Crumbs Podcast, head on over to our brand new Patreon support page.