Eros Mama The Podcast with Megan Lambert

In this episode, my husband James and I share our intimate, powerful home birth story of our second baby, Latham. It was such a wild and empowering journey! Here I weave the tale of each step of the journey, plus what we did to prepare for the birth. 

I am so passionate about rewriting the narrative around birth. I believe birth can be the portal to a woman’s deepest feminine power, a blueprint that lasts her whole life (and the baby’s!). 

This is a great listen for anyone who is pregnant or considering a home birth. 

• 0:00 - Who we are and why we chose a home birth 
• 4:00 - The juicy way my labor started (literally!)
• 10:00 - The power of primal sounds in labor 
• 15:00 - When it got challenging through transition 
• 18:12 - Realizing "F*** good girl, that part will not get you through this birth"
• 25:35 - The baby is born! One big contraction 
• 27:10 - Brief scare when baby didn't breathe right away
• 30:00 - Birthing the placenta, skin-to-skin after birth
• 34:04 - The two most helpful things I did to prepare for birth 
• 39:14 - How partners can cultivate trust in birth
• 41:00 - Final reflections

Have you ever finally gotten the baby or kids to sleep, crashed into bed… and then your partner wants to make love? Maybe you also wanted to connect intimately, but you felt overwhelmed, overtouched, tapped out. What do you do? 

That is a very real challenge many mamas face (myself included!). In this episode I share with you exactly what I did the other night to deliberately transition from “mom mode” to “lover mode” in just a few minutes - and the beautiful intimacy that was created with my partner as a result. 

Rekindling your erotic spark - even admist the chaos and intensity of motherhood - is 100% possible for you too. This episode walks you through 5 key practices to get there. 

Key points: 

• 00:03 This episode is inspired by my experience last night! 
• 03:05 Taking a solo moment to transition from "mom mode" to "lover mode"  
• 05:12 Setting a time container and letting go of the goal 
• 09:46 Focusing on relaxation and deep breathing
• 11:23 Tuning into your body's yes/no signals through sounds and body language
• 06:28 Exploring common pitfalls like faking enjoyment or obligatory acts  
• 07:15 Encouraging honest communication and shared pleasure
• 17:05 Benefits of prioritizing intimacy for reducing conflict and parenting teamwork
• 08:32 Building body trust by trusting your “no”
• 18:41 Accessing pleasure from an exhausted state  
• 19:45 Balancing roles as mother, partner, and sensual being

Welcome back to the podcast! We’re back with a fresh name, new look, and whole new vibe. 

This podcast was formerly “Touchy Topics with Megan Lambert”, but as I’ve changed dramatically since becoming a mother, so too have my teachings. So here we are, Eros Mama. 

In Season 3 of the podcast, we’re going deep into the heart of motherhood, exploring how we can maintain connection to our passion and sensuality, while nurturing our growing families. No easy feat! 

This episode shares my life updates (hello, new baby!) and major themes for this season of the podcast. 

Key Points: [1:06] What has changed for me since baby #2 arrived? (Hint: a lot!) 

[2:35] How can we make space for all parts of us as mothers, embracing both the high highs and the low lows? 

[7:47] Noticing how the culture devalues motherhood and our life-giving work… and what we can do about it in our own homes 

[12:50] Big news about our family! A big change is brewing… 

[17:30] What does it take to leave a beautiful eco-legacy for our children? 

[22:51] The themes we will explore for the rest of this podcast

How do you know when a decision is right for you? What does that vague restless feeling tell you about your current life path? 

This mini episode is about a key concept I learned from my Orgasmic Meditation training - being on vs. off the spot - and how that concept has influenced the way I look at subtle energetics of life choices. It’s been one of the most life-changing concepts I’ve found. Hope you enjoy it!

Key Topics:

• Having an “off the spot” moment misaligned with a desire [1:05]
• What is “on the spot” and “off the spot”? [2:24]
• As in orgasmic meditation, as in life — listening to subtle signs within yourself [4:43]
• Trusting your instincts to bring you back on the spot [7:00]
• The difficult emotions that are sometimes coupled with being on the spot [8:10]

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If you’re curious about my offerings, visit me at www.megandlambert.com. 

If this episode moves you, please let me know by reaching out by email, Instagram DM (@megandlambert), or leaving a review!

How do you work with masculine and feminine energy when it comes to bringing dreams to life? What gifts do our inner masculine and feminine bring around dreams? How do you dream together as a couple, in a polarized and sexy way?

As we start 2024, may this mini-episode inspire you to bring your biggest and boldest dreams to life, either individually or as a couple. 

Key Topics:

• Feminine is the vision, masculine is the execution [1:33]
• We all have masculine and feminine energies within us [4:20]
• Sometimes masculine practicality can squash feminine desire [5:13]
• Bringing forth feminine dreams and desires to a masculine partner [8:07]
• Trusting your partner to embody their chosen role for a particular dream [10:39]

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If you’re curious about my offerings, visit me at www.megandlambert.com. 

If this episode moves you, please let me know by reaching out by email, Instagram DM (@megandlambert), or leaving a review!

How do you prepare for birth with the full reverence and devotion it deserves? 

Birth is one of the biggest initiations of a woman’s life. It touches every aspect of who she is emotionally, physically, spiritually, socially…. As well as ripples out to her partner, family, friends, and community. 

So - what can you do to prepare for an amazing birth? Here I share a few of my favorite resources and things that have helped me prepare for birth. 

For my full pregnancy resource guide, check out - www.megandlambert.com/pregnancy 

Key Topics:

• Birth is the biggest initiation of a woman’s life [1:09]
• Stripping away the layers of your being [2:51]
• Birth is also a rebirth for the mother [3:55]
• Preparing for the descent, death, and re-emergence as a new woman [4:19]
• Preparing your mind for birth and expelling fears from the experience [6:25]
• Getting creative in birth prep [8:05]
• Reaching out to loved ones for support [8:37]
• Preparing your relationship for new dynamics [9:37]
• Reconnecting with your higher power prior to birth [10:44]

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If you’re curious about my offerings, visit me at www.megandlambert.com. 

If this episode moves you, please let me know by reaching out by email, Instagram DM (@megandlambert), or leaving a review!

One of the least talked about — but most important — aspects of a relationship is how you structure your daily lives together. What are the rhythms and rituals you live by? What is the flow of your days? 

Often couples fall into unconscious patterns, without having a clear conversation on the rhythms they want to create together. Nor do they talk about their implicit expectations and baseline standards - which can breed resentment and hurt feelings.  

By having an open and honest conversation about these areas, you two can consciously design a more beautiful and fulfilling life together. 

In this episode, I share with you two powerful sets of questions to talk about with your partner to help you set your baseline standards and design your daily rhythms. This is potent work! May it create more flow and harmony in your relationship. 

Key Topics:

• What are rhythms and rituals in partnership? [1:06]
  • Why are they important? 
• Rhythms and rituals questions [2:50]
  • What do you do in the morning and before going to bed together?
  • How often and when do you make love?
  • How often do you have date nights?
  • Traveling and taking trips together or separately
  • Relationship check-ins
  • How do you play and have fun together?
  • How do you receive relationship support?
• Baseline standards questions [8:29]
  • What behaviors are not acceptable in fights?
  • What will you do when a standard is broken?
  • What is the standard of loyalty and honesty?
  • How long do you go without having sex?
  • How long do you harbor resentments?
  • How do you deal with substances, addictions, and/or vices?

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If you’re curious about my offerings, visit me at www.megandlambert.com. 

If this episode moves you, please let me know by reaching out by email, Instagram DM (@megandlambert), or leaving a review!

One baby vs. two babies — depending who you ask, you’ll get a different answer about what it’s like to shift from a family of 3 to a family of 4 or more. 

This week, I’m talking with Jess Osie about the shifts in motherhood that come with a growing family. 

In this episode, we discuss motherhood as a rite of passage, the family nervous system, and caring for your relationship with your partner throughout all stages of parenthood. 

Jess gets real about what it’s like caring for two children and the struggles she and her partner have faced along the way. If you’re growing your family, or just curious to know what it’s like shifting into this new stage of life, this episode is for you.

Key Topics:

• Moving through the resentment tunnel of early parenthood [2:48]
• Practicing gratitude and appreciation of each other as parents [8:32]
• Navigating the family nervous system as a family of 4 [14:26]
• How to tend to the family nervous system [18:29]
• 1+1 does not = 2 in parenthood [22:00]
• Feeling a deeper inner confidence and intuition as a mother with baby #2 [26:30]
• Self-trust in maternal intuition is nourishing and reaffirming [29:54]
• Motherhood is a rite of passage — go slow, be gentle [35:32]

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If you’re curious about my offerings, visit me at www.megandlambert.com. 

If this episode moves you, please let me know by reaching out by email, Instagram DM (@megandlambert), or leaving a review!

Find more from Jess:

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

Website: https://www.jessosie.com/

Are you pregnant, postpartum, or a parent --- and are also trying to keep an intimate relationship alive? This episode is for you. 

Here we cover one of the topics people ask me about the most - what changes in your intimacy once a little one arrives? 

In short, everything. 

In this episode, I break the conversation down into 3 phases - pregnancy, early postpartum days, and toddlerhood & beyond - and share the major challenges I hear from couples in each of these phases. 

Then I share 5 powerful ways you can keep the spark alive with your partner, even as you navigate the turbulent and awe-inspiring waters of parenthood. 

Key Topics:

• The changes and challenges to sex and intimacy in pregnancy [2:18]
• The pleasant (sexy!) surprises about intimacy during pregnancy [6:05]
• Rediscovering each other after the baby is born [6:47]
• Allowing space for your partner’s erotic needs after giving birth [8:47]
• Keeping the spark alive as new parents [10:03]
• Resentment is a wet blanket for intimacy  [11:37]
• Parenthood as an initiation to deepening and expanding your intimacy [12:26]
• 5 tangible shifts you can make to keep the spark alive [14:52]

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If you’re curious about my offerings, visit me at www.megandlambert.com. 

If this episode moves you, please let me know by reaching out by email, Instagram DM (@megandlambert), or leaving a review!

Have you heard the news? We’re expecting baby #2! 

James & I are planning to welcome a little boy to our family in February 2024. We’re so excited. 

In this life update episode I share all - how I knew it was time to conceive, our intimate conception story, finding out I was pregnant, and the way we surprised our family with the news. 

I also open up about fears and desires for this second journey through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum - as well as the challenges I’m anticipating. 

Lastly, I share how James and I are preparing our relationship to weather the storms of having more children - and how we’re continuing to deepen into parenthood together. 

If you’re interested in hearing about my first birth story, you can listen to that episode here: 

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-birth-story-of-lila/id1498731180?i=1000569846244

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/57NraRCfBZQFtSlu8z2ymH?si=8d11a34372f14fb3 

Key Topics:

• How I knew it was time for baby #2 [1:32]
• Navigating my complex feelings around a new pregnancy [4:05]
• Sharing the news with family in-person as a highlight of our wedding  [7:27]
• The differences in the first trimester between baby #1 and baby #2 [8:14]
• Breaking ground on The Sanctuary right after conceiving [13:09]
• Expectations vs. Reality of the second pregnancy [15:11]
• Hopes and fears for the portal of pregnancy, birth, and rebirth [16:40]
• Planning for another post-birth family cocoon [19:00]
• Anticipating new needs for structure and support in our relationship post-birth [19:00]

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If you’re curious about my offerings, visit me at www.megandlambert.com. If this episode moves you, please let me know by reaching out by email, Instagram DM (@megandlambert), or leaving a review!