Coffee + Crumbs Podcast

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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We're celebrating the end of our first season by answering listener questions. In this super fun episode you'll hear Ashlee, April and Lesley talk about everything from sleep training to breastfeeding, what we're making for dinner, the best postpartum jeans, establishing our own family traditions, and what we're buying our kids for Christmas. We hope you'll laugh with us as we joyfully celebrate the end of season one.

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

April Hoss reads her essay, Consider Yourself Warned, about how difficult the holiday season can be for women waiting to get pregnant or adopt.

In this episode we interview hit blogger and HGTV.com star Erin Loechner about how she turned away from fame and frenzy to chase a slower lifestyle. We talk about everything from capsule wardrobes to slow blogging, cutting down on social media use, and managing gift giving during the holiday season. This one will change your perspective, renew your priorities, and shift your focus for 2017.

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

On today's Coffee Break, Lesley reads her essay Preparing to Jump, about the sometimes complicated decision of trying to get pregnant for the first time.

In this episode, Lesley gets to chat with New York Times bestselling author, Ann Voskamp, about her new book The Broken Way. You'll hear Ann's encouragement for moms who feel like they don't have enough time in their days (hint: swap your to-do list with a to-love list), and learn what the gift of going first means. Plus—why both women are drawing crosses on their wrists, some of Ann's advice for mama writers, and her charge to Americans on Election Day. If you're feeling sad, discouraged or just a little fragile—this is an episode you don't want to miss.

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On today's Coffee Break, regular C+C contributor Melanie Dale talks about that one time she snuck away to a movie theater in the middle of the day with a friend, and why having older kids is awesome.

When Love Feels Heavy by N'tima Preusser is still, by far, the most well-read essay on Coffee + Crumbs. Today, N'tima shares more about her postpartum mental health journey, subtle signs that you may be struggling with depression or anxiety, and some ideas of what to do if you are. This is one of our most authentic, touching episodes yet; a breath of fresh air for any mama in the trenches of infant life.

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October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and it's a season for recognizing the pain so many families experience but don't always feel comfortable talking about. In this episode Lesley talks to clinical psychologist Dr. Jessica Zucker about her personal story of loss, the grief process and changing the way we talk about miscarriage. Plus, hear about a new C+C initiative to help mothers in developing countries.

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