Mamahood Is A Trip

What if you could teach young babies to express their wants and needs? How big of a difference in your day-to-day life would it make if your toddler could express their big feelings? In today’s episode, Ashleigh is joined by Lauren Barrett, a multi passionate mom who teaches students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. Tune in now to learn how we can teach our children to express their wants/needs, and how to express their BIG feelings + so much more!

Do you find yourself constantly questioning your decisions as a new mama? Is your inner critic trying to take over? On today's episode Ashleigh sits down with Sarah Koestner, a transformational coach who helps highly sensitive people navigate periods of transition with greater ease and less anxiety (AKA mama hood!) They dive into the harmful effects of social media validation, finding new perspectives when experiencing mom guilt, and so much more!

Today's episode forces us to ask the question: Are we sharing too much on social media? With online predators and role-play accounts at an all time high, what precautions can we/should we be taking for our kids? This is only the beginning of a much larger conversation. Please send your thoughts and any experiences you'd like to share via DM to @ashleighkluck on Instagram. And look for Part 2 to this episode coming soon!

Living in an RV isn’t as glamorous as Instagram makes it out to be! You could be parked next to a beach soaking up the salty air or unfreezing the black water tank in a foot of snow with a hairdryer. After 3 1/2 years of travel with her husband, Ashleigh reveals how she came to the decision of coming off the road after they had a baby. And it has nothing to do with a tiny living space!

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Mama burnout is REAL, which is why it's so important that we take care of our mental health. In today's episode, Ashleigh shares the 6 things she does regularly to help her feel her best, despite the postpartum anxiety, societal expectations, lack of sleep, mom guilt, and all the other challenges we work through on a day-to-day basis as mamas! If you have other mental health tips to share, please send Ashleigh a DM on Instagram @ashleighkluck She would love to share them with her community in a series.

T-minus 2 days till Christmas and we're all feeling the pressure, right? Last-minute gifts, wrapping paper everywhere, holiday baking, OH MY! In today's episode, Ashleigh shares her next diary entry directly related to the pressure she's feeling as a mama, wife, and small business owner during this crazy busy time of year. If you're feeling it too, grab a coffee and settle in.. it's about to get #relatable. Have thoughts or questions about this episode? Let us know! Send Ashleigh a DM on Instagram or send an email to [email protected].

In today’s episode, Ashleigh reflects on her first year as a mama and shares the 5 things (and counting) she plans to do differently when baby number two arrives. And no, this isn’t a pregnancy announcement! This is simply a look back at the struggles and self-doubt that most new moms face during their first year with their babies. Ashleigh dives into topics like sleep training, baby-led weaning, breastfeeding, and taking time for yourself/your partner when you’re new parents.

In today's episode, Ashleigh shares her 10 best tips for new formula-feeding mamas. After digging through tons of articles on formula-feeding, she found the best ways to prep bottles for nighttime feeds, the easiest way to mix bottles while on the go, how to not spend hours upon hours hand-washing bottles, and so much more. Last week in episode 25 Ashleigh shared her best tips for breastfeeding so if you’re interested in hearing more there, make sure to check it out here. Grab your water bottle, open up your Notes app & settle in!

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In today's episode, Ashleigh shares her 10 best tips for new breastfeeding mamas. After a solid year (and counting) of breastfeeding, Ashleigh knows a thing or two about how to keep your milk supply up, how to work through your fears/anxiety of breastfeeding in public, how to make sure your stored breastmilk is in pristine condition for your baby + so much more. Grab your water bottle, open up your Notes app & settle in! Make sure to stay tuned for next week's episode, 10 Tips For Formula Feeding Mamas.

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It's officially time for the holiday shopping season to commence! In today's episode, Ashleigh shares her top 10 gifts to give a new mama that she'll actually use, and totally appreciate through baby's first year + beyond. Whether you're looking to build your very own baby registry, or you're trying to find a special gift for the expecting mama in your life, this episode is for you! PLUS, Ashleigh is releasing her very 1st New Mama Guide, linked in the show notes for today's episode. It's jam-packed with products to use at home with baby, must-have on the go gadgets, and a special collection just for mama.

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