SEASON 3 BABY!!Welcome to SEASON 3 of Mom Dump! The first ever FILMED episode, so if you want to watch the latest episode, MOM DUMP is now on YOUTUBE BABYYY!If you’ve been here since Season 1… you already know this is the place where we say the things we probably shouldn’t say out loud, but do anyway.

Today I’m reintroducing myself, reintroducing what Mom Dump is all about, and setting the tone for this next season.In this episode we’re getting into:

• When did Valentine’s Day turn into gift baskets, Pinterest boards, and subtle competition?• Health goals vs. body image and where that line starts to blur• My next guest!So whether you’re here for the chaos, the validation, or just to feel less alone, you’re in the right place.Let’s dump. 🎙️

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of severe mental health struggles. Please listen with care and take breaks if needed.

In this episode, I sit down with Alina (you can follow her at @alinamlinarova) for a raw and honest conversations about motherhood beyond the episode.

We talk about her experience with perinatal depression, the quiet grief of losing your sense of self, and the complicated emotions that can come with becoming a mother. Alina shares what it looked like to move from survival mode into gradual healing, not through perfection, but through acceptance, support, and small daily self-care practices.

We explore:• The identity shift that no one prepares you for• Why seeking help is strength, not failure• Generational perspectives on parenting• How treating motherhood as real labor changes everything• Finding balance without chasing unrealistic standards

This conversation is for the mother who feels overwhelmed, unseen, or unsure of who she is becoming.

You are not alone.

In this episode, I’m getting honest about the messy middle of motherhood and work, the guilt, the pressure.

I talk about:

- the real challenges of being a working mom and a stay-at-home mom

- navigating work and mom guilt (on both sides)

- my past jobs

- channeling the unapologetic, do-it-my-own-way energy of 2016

- what it’s like to deal with online backlash when you choose visibility

This isn’t advice from a pedestal. It’s a conversation from the couch, honest, imperfect, and rooted in reality.

If you’ve ever felt like no option fits cleanly… this one’s for you.

In this Mom Dump, we go there!

Today, we have Melissa Therese joining us to talk all about boudoir and breaking the stigma around moms, sexuality, and body positivity. We unpack self-awareness, jealousy among women, our romantic relationships and what it really means to see ourselves clearly, without shame.

We explore how boudoir can impact self-image, how family dynamics shape the way we show up as mothers, and why vulnerability (yes, even crying in front of our kids) isn’t weakness, it’s human.

This episode is honest, emotional, empowering, and very real.
If you’ve ever questioned your body, your confidence, or your place in motherhood, this one’s for you!

* please forgive the quality, my mom brain wasn't working & I was speaking into the microphone backwards * yeah .... so anyways...

January doesn’t need more pressure, it needs clarity.

In this episode of Mom Dump, I’m talking about how I actually reset my life at the start of the year without burning out or pretending I’m a completely new person.

We’re diving into:

• Why most vision boards don’t work (and how to make one that your nervous system can actually support)
• Why I do Dry January every year, not for discipline, but for emotional clarity
• Stoicism as emotional regulation, not detachment
• How I’m embracing a more analog life to feel present again

This isn’t about doing more or fixing yourself.
It’s about removing what’s drowning you out and starting the year from a grounded place.

If January usually overwhelms you, this episode is for you.

In today’s episode, I’m getting real about what the holidays actually feel like — not the Pinterest version, the real mom-life version. I’m sharing how my life has changed since moving here three years ago, what those early Christmases looked like, and how different things feel now.

We’re talking:
• The pressure to have the “perfect” holiday
• Why Christmas doesn’t need to be aesthetic to be meaningful
• How to show up as you — not what you think you “should” be
• What my podcast has taught me this year
• Simple habits you can start now so your January self will be proud

If the holidays feel heavy, chaotic, or just… not magical every day — this one’s for you.
Grab a coffee, take a breath, and let’s talk about the version of December that actually matters.

In this episode, I’m recapping my night out & weekend hangover experience. I also open up about my most recent public speaking experience — the nerves, the slip-ups, the learning curves, and how I’m redefining what “failure” means in this season of my life.

We’re also diving into a bigger conversation around consumerism, mindful spending, and money anxiety, especially as a mom navigating inconsistent income and real-life pressures. This episode is honest, reflective, and full of the small mindset shifts I’m leaning on right now.

If you’re in your growth era, finding your voice, rebuilding your relationship with money, or learning to trust yourself through the ups and downs — you’ll feel right at home here.

In this episode, I’m getting a little personal. I’m sharing my story — from my background in competitive gymnastics to how those early lessons in discipline, fear, and resilience shaped the person I am today. I also open up about my family background, and talk about something personal.

If you’ve ever struggled with fear, pressure, or the need to “get it all right,” this episode is a reminder that strength isn’t about perfection, it’s about getting back up, again and again.

This week, we’re going there — yes, there. The vagina episode. From postpartum chaos to pelvic floors, from body changes to that weird moment when you sneeze and cross your legs out of pure trauma — it’s all fair game.

This episode is about ditching the shame, breaking the taboo, and learning to actually love the parts of us we’ve been taught to hide.

So grab your coffee (or wine, no judgment), get cozy, and let’s talk about the most underappreciated thing at the Thanksgiving table: the vagina that made it all possible.

Back-to-school season is in full swing — which means the daily chaos of packing lunches no one eats and sprinting to extracurriculars like it’s the Olympics. In this episode, I’m diving into the real mom struggles of school life and sharing some honest laughs along the way. Plus, we’re talking about friendships- why feeling jealous of your friends isn’t actually a bad thing, and how it can show you what you really want for yourself.

Because let’s be honest, motherhood is messy, busy, and sometimes a little petty… but it’s a whole lot easier when we can laugh about it together.