Cold Coffee Life

Lex and Jo have talked about everything from breastfeeding to best baby products. They've also talked a couple of times about mental health and postpartum depression (PPD). On this episode they dig deeper and are even more honest about the effect PPD can have on your life as a parent and your relationship. Special guest, Leasa Medina, LCSW also joins the ladies as a mental health professional to tell us more about the clinical terms of PPD. 

Links to Crisis Lines:

• New Mexico Crisis and Access Line (Toll Free)
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

In this episode of Cold Coffee Life, Lex and Jo share the honest truth about what it's REALLY like after you have a baby. Postpartum recovery is no joke and we're here to tell you what to expect. The girls share their top 10 (and then some) things you should know about postpartum A.K.A the fourth trimester! 

We took a bit of a summer break for a few weeks. But we're BACK! Catch up with us on a new episode and find out how Johanna's baby on their trip to Oregon. 

You've heard his awesome wife Lesley talk about her experience with an emergency and then a planned C-section, but how did Zach feel during the birth of his two kids? Today, Lex and Jo talk to Zach about what he remembers about his kid's birth stories and leading up to it. It's a whole different side of the story, plus you get to meet Jo's big brother!

Are you a traveling expert or a total novice? On this week's episode, Lex and Jo talk share their tips and tricks for traveling with kids. Lex is beyond experienced with two kids and numerous flights, while Jo is just a beginner. If you have more questions or tips for the girls, find us on Instagram at Cold Coffee Life Pod to chat with us any time!

Are you terrible at self-care? Us too! We do our best but it's hard. In this week's episode we have an honest chat about our self-care methods as moms (and even before having kids). We also just chat about how things have been going. Catch up with us on another episode of Cold Coffee Life!

Are you pregnant, have kids, thinking about having kids some day, or non of the above? Have you ever been to a doctor before...? If so, you can definitely relate to this episode. Lex and Jo talk about their struggles and wins with medical providers. From OBGYNs to pediatricians to Urgent Care visits, between the two of us and three kids, we've seen a lot! 

Links Mentioned: 
HoneyRoo baby carrier: https://www.honeyroo.com/

Alexia's husband, James, talks about his experiences with his children's births and how he helped Alexia through labor. James also gives advice for other dads and shares what he's learned over the last 5 years about parenting and marriage. 

Alexia interviews Leasa about her experience and perspective as the partner and mother during Johanna's labor. 

Lex and Jo interview fellow mom, Lesley Brooks about her labor stories including an emergency and planned C-section.