Hosts Gabrielle Green and Adrianne Erickson map the hero's journey onto motherhood, from the call to adventure of pregnancy through trials like breastfeeding, sleep struggles, identity shifts, and the return with new wisdom.

They emphasize preparation, trusting intuition, seeking community, setting boundaries, and the biological brain changes that heighten maternal perception.

The episode encourages mothers to take time to integrate their experience, ask for support, and share honest stories without judgment.

Links from the show

Ted talk: How the brain changes of motherhood help human survival

https://youtu.be/NRRBbmQUs3w?si=PJ6uomwIGxDL6zlh

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Hosts Gabrielle and Adrianne share pregnancy updates, health scares, and candid reflections on postpartum burnout. They discuss finding a part-time nanny, restructuring schedules, and practical ways to protect mom time.

The episode also covers realistic New Year’s resolutions for moms—habit stacking, quarterly check-ins, self-care rituals like exercise and journaling, and quick tips from Reddit on small, buildable goals.

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Hosts Gabrielle Green and Adrianne Erickson introduce the Montessori method: its history, five core principles (respect for the child, the absorbent mind, prepared environment, freedom within limits, and practical life), and practical ways to set a child-centered home — floor beds, child-sized furniture, limited toys, observing more and directing less.

The episode also includes personal updates: a successful first rock show for dad, pregnancy and postpartum notes, baby-led weaning, container-less play, and how Montessori ideas are being applied at home. A concise, friendly primer for parents curious about Montessori.

Curious about Brainphase? Check out their video here!

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1540882343886434

Interested in Montessori Literature? Heres our top picks!

https://a.co/d/4YgVC4l

https://a.co/d/7OhZHoe

https://a.co/d/eOCgs2r

Hosts Gabrielle Green and Adrianne Erickson share pregnancy and baby updates, recount a redeemed Friendsgiving, and dive into nap trapping, carrier naps, and how to take up space during the holidays.

They discuss the science and benefits of responsive care and contact naps, setting boundaries as priorities shift, changing relationships, and tease a Montessori-focused next episode.

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Hosts Gabrielle and Adrianne share candid holiday parenting stories: dealing with a baby's first cold, sleepless nights, and practical tips like boogie wipes, vapor rub, and humidifier care.

They also discuss seasonal mood support, supplement vs. SSRI choices, fertility-tracking tech, pelvic floor care, and tease a deep dive into nap-trapping and taking up space next episode.

Disclaimer: We did NOT actually talk about what we intended, but really enjoyed our time with you this week. We'll circle back next episode!

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Welcome back, Mayhem Mommies! This week Hosts Gabrielle Green and Adrianne Erickson walk through some of their final thoughts from their last episode. They chat about changing bodies and self-perception along with a brief introduction into baby-led weaning and some of their thoughts on their approach to child nutrition.

This episode offers honest, down-to-earth advice to help expectant parents manage their nutrition approaches, avoid wasteful buys, and choose items that fit their lifestyle.

Links from the pod:

The Fresh Test glucose test for gestational diabetes screening (void of unnecessary additives):

https://thefreshtest.com/collections/patients

Calm magnesium powder mix to help with leg cramps: https://a.co/d/jkrqWt7

Comfy Cotton Maternity Nursing Bra:

https://a.co/d/01GOeEG

Lifevac:

https://life-vac-us.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23300991979&gbraid=0AAAABBf911utkaJbHZqDqGpVyUzZFGJQH

Baby Led Weaning book:

https://a.co/d/4Z1DdgU

Facebook group: Baby Led Weaning For Beginners Recipes and Tips: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Lt6vYFizt/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Helpful app: Solid Starts: Baby First Foods: search foods to learn how to serve them to baby by age and/or ability:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/solid-starts-baby-first-foods/id1564189151

Other books that explain nutrition and/or baby led weaning: 

Real Food for Pregnancy:

https://a.co/d/1fjZ93h

The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care: https://a.co/d/hwlQzTP

Super Nutrition for Babies book: https://a.co/d/2RTAkRU

Born to Eat book: https://a.co/d/7XKIh9Y

Article: Will burping, pausing for 'rest and digest', or holding upright after feeds make your baby more settled?: https://possumssleepprogram.com/when-baby-cries-a-lot/1-does-your-baby-have-a-medical-condition-or-gut-problem/will-burping-pausing-for-rest-and-digest-or-holding-upright-after-feeds-make-your-baby-more-settled

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Hosts Gabrielle Green and Adrianne Erickson walk through their personal experiences with baby gear — what belonged on their registries, what sat unused, and practical tips for picking tools that actually help. They cover breast pumps and insurance, bottle cleaning, carriers and wraps, teethers, postpartum care, and sleep setups.

This episode offers honest, down-to-earth advice to help expectant parents visualize daily routines, avoid wasteful buys, and choose items that fit their lifestyle.

Episode 9 links:

Website for getting breast pump through insurance (Adrianne used the rechargeable Spectra S1 Plus)

https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/

haakaa ladybug milk collector

https://a.co/d/8cmS44c

Teether with bristles

https://a.co/d/fLWgW9h

Ergobaby embrace newborn baby carrier

https://a.co/d/0V4WzuM

Tactical baby gear carrier

https://a.co/d/5UXuI8N

Oogiebear baby nose and ear cleaner

https://a.co/d/0JAeUA7

Baby electric nail trimmer

https://a.co/d/2i05Rx5

Stokke tripp trapp high chair (Adrianne found hers for much cheaper on Facebook marketplace)

https://a.co/d/brgTJyp

Hiccapop OmniBoost baby travel chair

https://a.co/d/g65Wbao

Baby Trend Expedition Jogger stroller with infant carseat

https://a.co/d/jksupl9

Motherlove breastfeeding nipple cream

https://a.co/d/hMN0UVj

Earth Mama belly oil (Adrianne used postpartum)

https://a.co/d/j6st4a4

Frida postpartum kit

https://a.co/d/6XYllX2

Depend silhouette underwear

https://a.co/d/9uuSjnn

Yoni steam herbs

https://www.midwifecourtney.com/vaginal-steam-herbs

Safe Sleep Seven cospleeping guidelines:

https://llli.org/news/the-safe-sleep-seven/

Biologically Normal Infant & Toddler Sleep Facebook group for cosleeping support (based on Dr. James McKenna’s concept of Breastsleeping and the belief that babies have been programmed by thousands of years of evolution to expect sleep next to their mothers, and that this can and should be done safely)

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19uw58KVLr/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Cosleeping Instagram accounts:

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Hosts Gabrielle Green and Adrianne Erickson ‘wing’ episode eight with candid updates on baby developmental leaps, a delayed sonogram, and the emotional thrill of finding a fetal heartbeat with a home Doppler.

The conversation moves through mom meetups, holiday and parenting values, practical home remedies like grounding sheets and vitamin D, and honest takes on consumer products and medical studies.

They close with real breastfeeding and sleep-talk: Thompson method notes, the five S’s for soothing, carrier naps, pacifier/use debates, silverette tips, and encouragement for new parents navigating unpredictable early months.

Products mentioned in Pod:

silverettes

https://a.co/d/efqCCbk

Grounding sheets

https://a.co/d/g2Tstkw

Hosts Gabrielle Green and Adrianne Erickson share candid pregnancy and parenting updates — from Gabrielle’s 18‑week sonogram anxiety and placenta questions to maternity fashion and strange pregnancy dreams. Adrianne breaks down her baby’s current Wonder Weeks leap, fussiness and separation awareness, and they both discuss postpartum isolation, work‑life shifts, community support, and real Reddit stories.

This episode offers honest, reassuring conversation for new parents and those navigating the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy and early parenthood.

Links & More

Favorite maternity leggings:

https://a.co/d/2LuhD8h

Maternity Skirt pick:

https://a.co/d/7Gpdcse

Best Mattress topper:

https://a.co/d/40ERJd7

Apps mentioned

https://thewonderweeks.com/the-wonder-weeks-app

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In Episode 6 of the Mayhem Mommies podcast, the hosts wrap up their two-part series on breaking generational patterns and switch to a Halloween-themed palate cleanser. They share personal updates about pregnancy, sleep regressions, and baby brain, then dive into eerie parent stories from Reddit — including hacked baby monitors, children claiming past-life memories, and a ghost obsessed with a nursery. The episode mixes spooky tales with candid parenting reflections and tips for handling sleep and emotional changes.