Learning To Mom ® Motherhood Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting Mothers

Ever been in a room full of people and still felt completely, achingly alone? This week it's just me, sharing how I built my village from absolute zero (I was the first of all my friends to become a mom), why it sometimes feels more like a burden than a blessing, and how to actually create the community you're craving.

In this episode, I get into:

• Why motherhood feels so lonely 
• Redefining what a "village" even is
• The secret nobody tells you: you don't FIND a village, you build one
• How to build it by being a good village member first
• Giving grace to the friends who just don't get it yet
• Why going first does NOT mean running yourself into the ground
• How the "web" of reciprocity actually works over time
• My nesting party, and letting people love you when you can't pay it back
• How your village CHANGES with every season
• Building your actual life around connection (why we chose our neighborhood)
• Small, doable ways to start TODAY

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In this episode, Flo Moynihan, the Catholic Nutritionist, walks us through cycle syncing in the most practical, doable way!

We go phase by phase and break down what to eat, how to move, and even how to plan your week around where you're at, so you can work WITH your body instead of fighting it. We also get into the red flags most women are never taught to notice, the symptoms that are actually your body asking for help, and why so much of your relationship with your cycle traces straight back to your mom.

In this episode, we get into:

• What your cycle actually is 
• The 4 phases, aka your hormonal "seasons," and what's happening in each
• What to EAT in each phase (and why warm foods on your period are a game changer)
• How to work out with your cycle instead of burning yourself out
• Your changing "brain power" each week and how to use it
• The biomarkers + cervical mucus signs you should actually be tracking
• Why your relationship with your cycle started with your MOM
• How to cycle sync your calendar, your work, even asking for a raise
• The red flags that mean it's time to get real support
• Where to start if this feels like drinking from a fire hose

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Behavioral geneticist Dr. Danielle Dick (author of The Child Code) breaks down your child's temperament and how to actually parent the kid you've got.

In this episode, we get into:

• Why your child's behavior is NOT a reflection of your parenting
• The roughly 50/50 split between genes and environment, and what it means for you
• The "three E's" of temperament: extroversion, emotionality, and effortful control
• The real difference between a shy kid and an introverted kid
• "Goodness of fit," and how to set your child up in environments where they thrive
• How to gently stretch an anxious or introverted kid without pushing too hard
• What to do when your kids have totally different temperaments
• Why you and your child butting heads might come down to your OWN wiring

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Don't roll your eyes because this is NOT the kind of episode where you're gonna be guilt tripped. 

This week it's just me telling you the WHOLE story of how I actually got into non-toxic living , plus my favorite swaps we use in our home. AND the things we do that cost ZERO money. 

In this episode, I'm getting into:

• Where my passion for clean living ACTUALLY started
• How years of acne taught me that my body responds to its inputs
• The baby acne + dairy allergy season that changed everything for our family
• My honest (and kinda spicy) hot take on crunchy culture
• Why everything has a cost, and sometimes that cost is just your bandwidth
• Our real swaps for what goes IN, ON, and AROUND your body
• Where do I even start with non-toxic living?
• How do I go crunchy on a BUDGET?
• The non-toxic swaps that are completely FREE

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• RiseWell toothpaste HERE
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If you've ever sat at a well check, brought up a concern about your toddler, and been told to just "wait and see"... this episode is for YOU.

Allison is a pediatric physical therapist (and a mom of four who had four kids in five and a half years, so she GETS it), and she is breaking down exactly what your 12 to 24 month old should be doing, when, and how to tell the difference between a kid developing on their own timeline and an actual red flag worth chasing down.

But the part that gave me chills? Her reminder that YOU are the team leader for your child. Not the pediatrician, not the PT, not the preschool teacher, YOU. And that your mother's intuition and even your "I know I shouldn't compare but..." observations are not something to feel guilty about. They're information.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The real timeline for walking (and why your baby probably won't walk by their first birthday)
• What to look for from 18 months to 2 years: running, climbing, standing from the middle of the room, fine motor skills
• The ONE milestone that's a definite, non-negotiable age (hint: it's jumping)
• Why milestones are "like math" and build on each other
• How to tell a developmental timeline difference from a true red flag
• The "wait and see" problem, and when NOT to wait
• Why you are the team leader for your child
• Why comparing your child to others isn't something to feel guilty about
• Simple, cheap at home activities to jumpstart development 
• Everyday "klutzy" struggles that can actually point to body awareness challenges
• Proprioception and the vestibular system explained in a way that finally makes sense
• Sensory seeking vs. sensory avoiding, and what's totally normal
• How to make accommodations for a sensitive kid while still giving exposure
• The SINGLE most important thing you can do in this window
  
  

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Whether you've whispered "what is wrong with me" after snapping over a spilled sippy cup, or you've been told it's "just hormones" one too many times, this episode is going to make you feel SO seen.

Stacia Scott, nurse practitioner and founder of Postpartum Care USA, is back for round two, and she's bringing data from more postpartum moms than any clinic in the world: 88.2% of them experience mom rage. The best part? Rage is a signal from a depleted body, and once you know what it's signaling, you can actually fix it.

In this episode, we cover:

• What mom rage actually is (and how it's different from a bad day or PMS)
• The shocking percentage of moms who experience it
• What's happening biologically in the moment you snap
• Why you're blaming the wrong hormones
• Cortisol explained: how it hijacks your calm
• What your thyroid actually controls (hint: basically everything)
• Why "normal" blood work doesn't mean you're okay, normal vs. optimal labs
• Why intermittent fasting backfires postpartum
• The daily protocol: protein, sleep, morning sunlight, 5-5-5 breathing, and smart movement
• How to get your husband to step up (and why he genuinely can't see what you see)
• The four root causes behind almost every postpartum symptom
• Why "postpartum" doesn't end at six weeks... or even two years
  
  

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What happens when your toddler climbs out of the crib or when you're ready to move them into a "big kid bed"?

 In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Burke, founder of Awesome Little Sleepers and creator of the REST Method, to talk about the transition no one prepares you for: moving your child from the crib to a big kid bed.

If you've got a toddler who's started leaving their room, calling for "one more hug," asking for water like a tiny dehydrated philosopher, or who suddenly stopped sleeping after months of doing great.... this conversation is for you!!

In this episode, we cover:

• Why the crib to bed transition is such a stressful, chaotic season (and the developmental reason behind it)
• The signs parents think mean it's time to transition
• The ideal age to move your child out of the crib, and why "sleeping well in the crib" matters more than age
• How to keep a climbing toddler safely in the crib longer (including the sleep sack and crib-turning tricks)
• What to do if you want or need to transition early
• The #1 mistake parents make right after the switch
• The pool noodle trick, bed rails, and how to make a big bed feel as cozy as a crib
• Whether you can move your child back to the crib if it's not going well
• How to handle "curtain calls," middle-of-the-night visits, and bedtime stalling
• Why building stalling tactics into the bedtime routine actually works
• The real reason your great sleeper suddenly started waking up at 2am
• Why independent sleep is the key to protecting your toddler's sleep all night long

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Whether you're a first time mom feeling overwhelmed or a seasoned mom gearing up for another round, this episode is a peek into exactly how I'm preparing for my second natural birth with baby #3. 

From physical to mental, spiritual to postpartum prep, I'm walking you through everything I'm doing this time around!!

A heads up before you press play: this is not a checklist. You don't have to do every single thing I'm doing. But if even one piece of this episode lights a fire under you to actually prepare, you're going to have a so much better experience than going in blind.

In this episode I cover:

• What's the same and what's different about this birth 
• How I'm physically preparing 
• The blood sugar deep dive
• My supplement and probiotic of choice 
• How I'm mentally preparing for another natural birth 
• My exact labor practice routine
• How I'm preparing for postpartum 
• How I'm spiritually preparing
  
  

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• What is Hypnobirthing? And Should You Try It? With Briahnna from Heart and Womb Indy | Ep. 27
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• How to Potty Train Your Toddler (12-24 Months) with Elimination Communication with Andrea Olson from Go Diaper Free | Ep. 139
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• Labor with Hope book
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This episode is going to give you so much more clarity, compassion, and confidence.

In this episode, we’re talking about what’s really going on beneath toddler behavior, and how we can BEST respond.

In this episode, we cover:

•  A breakdown of the Transforming Toddlerhood's parenting approach 
•  The biggest misconceptions parents have about toddlers 
•  What’s actually happening in a toddler’s brain during meltdowns and big emotions 
•  The physical, emotional, and sensory needs toddlers have at this age 
•  How to identify when your child is struggling vs. “misbehaving” 
•  Why parents often struggle to respond calmly and patiently 
•  What power struggles really are (and how we accidentally create them) 
•  Common parenting tactics that may be making behavior worse 
•  Is 12–24 months too early for discipline? What’s developmentally appropriate? 
•  The truth about toddlers being “manipulative” 
•  How to balance being too harsh vs. too permissive 
• and more!

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How we talk about food, model it and the environment we create around it all impacts our children's relationship with food!

In this episode, I’m joined by Kids Eat In Color to break down what a healthy relationship with food actually looks like and how to approach meals and snacks without pressure, bribing, or power struggles.

In this episode, we cover:

• What a healthy relationship with food really looks like
• How to approach snacks and whether they help or hurt appetite 
• How to build balanced, filling meals that actually hold kids over 
• The truth about using food to soothe (and what to do instead) 
• How our own relationship with food impacts our kids 
• Thoughts on dessert, sugar, and raising kids without obsession around sweets 
• What to do when your child fixates on “fun foods” at parties or playdates 
• A realistic approach to picky eating 
• How to avoid labeling foods as “good” or “bad” 
• Creating a mealtime environment that feels calm, not stressful

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