Messy Motherhood

In February of this year, my husband and I experienced a failed embryo transfer and it was absolutely devastating.

We didn't know what to do, what to grieve, or how to move forward with our protocol. Now that we are a few months out from this experience, I can confidently say that we've learned a lot, grieved a lot, cried a lot, and grown a lot. It's one of the hardest things we've ever been through and unfortunately, there aren't a lot of resources or support out there to help those who go through this which is a big reason why I wanted to bring this conversation to the podcast.

In today's episode we're going to be talking about six things I wish we would've known before having a failed transfer in hopes to make others feel less alone. We'll also talk about how you can cope through this or support someone going through it.

Grab some tissues and meet me on the couch- it's time to get messy.

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We just got back from a very magical trip in the happiest place on earth, that's right- Disney World!

We had such an amazing time on this trip and I promised you that I would share all of the fun and exciting things from our trip so here you go! In today's episode, I give you a full breakdown of our weeklong itinerary along with a BUNCH of tips and tricks to help you really enjoy your future Disney trip with your family and little ones, too. This trip had a lot of really magical moments and a lot of real life, chaotic moments and I'm sharing all about that in today's podcast episode.

When we got back from our trip, I took to Instagram and asked you what kinds of topics and questions you wanted me to cover in this episode and I absolutely make space for that in this episode as well.

So whether you're planning a future trip to Disney, you're a Disney lover like us, or you're just curious about the ins and outs of our trip- this episode is for you! So grab your drink of choice and meet me on the couch, it's time to get messy!

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Welcome back to the Messy Motherhood Podcast! In today's episode we are talking about my journey to living a non-toxic lifestyle.

This wasn't something that Alex and I did growing up and it wasn't something we really knew anything about until we were diagnosed with unexplained infertility in 2018. I take you through the journey of us living more intentionally and why this feels so important for us. This wasn't a one and done kind of deal that just happened over night and I wanted to walk you through what this looks like in a sustainable and affordable manner.

We talk about it ALL! I even take you step by step through the non-toxic products I use head to toe and give you a list of my favorite non-toxic brands to help you get started. Grab your notebook, pour a fresh cup of coffee, and meet me on the couch because it's time to get messy!

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Since we are on vacation in Disney this week, I wanted to make sure we were also bringing a little bit of celebration to the podcast!

Obviously, I will be doing a trip re-cap once we get back- so stay tuned!- but in the meantime, I wanted to share about five things we do on every Disney vacation we take. These are things you may expect to hear about or maybe you've never considered, either way these are the things we do to make sure that everyone is having a magical and fun week in the "happiest place on Earth."

So whether you're planning a trip to Disney or just wanting to be part of the magic, this episode is for you and I've also shared a plethora of resources below!

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Mother's Day is coming soon and as special as this holiday is, it also comes with a lot of emotions that can be so hard for so many people. For the sake of today's conversation, we focus mainly on the aspect of infertility and those who are struggling to conceive.

For the infertility community, Mother's Day is a day that feels really unfair. You feel like your locked out of a club that everyone else is invited too and with the constant reminders all around you, it just feels like a giant punch to the gut. If any of this resonates with you, I want you to know that you're not alone and in this episode we're going to talk about it all.

We're going to talk about what makes Mother's Day so hard, why so many people find it so triggering, how you can take care of yourself in this time, and how you can support a friend or family member who might be struggling this year.

It's a very real and intentional conversation. It's not an easy thing to talk about, but it's one of those things that needs to be talked about so we're doing that here. Come hang out with me on the couch and let's dive in- it's time to get messy.

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Tell me if this sounds familiar: you're overwhelmed by the amount of toys that fill your home, cleaning up is more stress than it's worth, and no matter where you turn there's a constant mess of toys that always needs to be cleaned up.

If this resonates with you, then today's episode is for you! A couple of weeks ago, this was my reality and it all came to a head. I called my husband and said, "I'm doing a toy purge!" so that's exactly what we did. We came together as a family and made this a collective experience with our kids and I share exactly how we went about this step by step in the episode. At the time of recording, we're about a week out from the toy purge and I have so many thoughts and realizations so I'm bringing this story to the podcast.

If you're feeling overwhelmed with the amount of clutter and toys in your home or you're just wanting to adapt a new system with your kid's toys, this episode is for you! I'm inviting you into my personal mess and helping you navigate this very universal experience.

Grab your coffee and meet me on the couch, it's time to get messy!

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National Infertility Awareness Week is from April 19th - April 25th and as a way to honor the infertility community, I really wanted to share an episode that helped people to understand more about infertility.

In today's episode we are starting at square one and defining what exactly infertility is followed by the different types of infertility and the different treatments. We talk about the overall toll that infertility takes on a couple because it's A LOT. I do share a very brief overview of our personal journey, but if you'd like to hear more please visit the podcast archive. I end this episode by helping you to understand how you can best show up for those going through infertility because it's hard to know just what to do.

This episode is dedicated to the entire infertility community and if you're struggling to conceive, I just want you to know that you are not alone. If you need to talk, I would be honored to be there for you- please send me a message.

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A few weeks ago we got to spend the weekend in Washington, DC with my family and it was such a fun, yet chaotic little weekend so we're sharing the full story here on the podcast.

In this episode you can expect to hear about: our itinerary for the weekend, real life family moments you don't see on social media (aka: what family travel actually looks like), tips for traveling to Washington, DC and so much more!

So whether you're traveling there soon with your family and need some ideas on what to expect or maybe you just finally want to hear someone share a realistic perspective of a family trip, this episode is for you!

Meet me on the couch, it's time to get messy!

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Every day in motherhood we're tempted to believe a series of little lies and I call these "Motherhood Myths."

They're little lies that seep into our brain and tempt us to think that we're really doing a terrible job in motherhood when, in reality, we're doing so much better than we think we are. Today, we're debunking all five of these motherhood myths and choosing to speak truth over our motherhood journey!

The goal for today's episode is to help you feel encouraged in motherhood because I want you to know that you're a freaking rockstar and I see you doing all of those hard things day in and day out. You're doing a great job and I really want to take a second to help you to see that too. Consider this your loving kick in the pants to set you on the right path for the week - no matter where you are in motherhood.

If this resonates with you, I would be honored if you would share the show with another mom friend and please leave a rating or review for the show!

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I'm just going to say it: pregnancy announcements are not a joke and there are a million reasons why.

In today's episode, we're unpacking the topic of using a fake pregnancy announcement as an April Fool's Day joke and how harmful that can be not only via social media, but also within your marriage or social group. I also take some time to empathize with the infertility community and brainstorm some ideas on how you can protect your heart on this day.

I know that a lot of times this joke can be made out of a lack of understanding, so let's talk about it! Let's talk about all of the reasons why this joke really doesn't land the way people expect it to and why people could actually be really triggered by seeing this joke pop up on their social media feed or in real life. The tone for this episode is not to shame those who have done this, but more so to create a sense of empathy and understanding!

I hope this episode blesses you and if you enjoy it, I encourage you to leave a rating and a review for the show or share it to your social media- thank you for being here!

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