In the second part of their episode with BJ, the moms discuss when they knew they wanted to be mothers and how that factors into their current feelings about motherhood. BJ shares her decision to not have children and the assumptions, questions and pressures she’s received because of that choice. They also dive into the topic of how differently people are treated in the workforce based on whether they have kids or not.

Find out more about BJ: http://bookwitch.tv

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In this week’s episode, the moms are joined by BJ- Auntie to Birdie and Chosen Auntie to Bubba. They discuss the concept of “the village” as well as their own personal expectations and realities with it. Featuring the perspective of a “villager” as well as two opposite perspectives from Kait and Caro about what their ideal village would look like, this episode promises an in-depth review of the common phrase “it takes a village to raise a child”. Also, stay tuned for a hilarious mom-musing segment at the end! 

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Join the moms in this episode that covers all of the ways people try to interact with your kiddo while out in public. They cover the calamities that occur, the reactions they receive and the way it makes them feel when people expect so much from their tiny human. To sum it all up, when you see a baby in public… just please stop! 

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The moms, joined by Shea, continue their discussion about early childhood. Discussing topics like sensory overload and breastfeeding, they open the floodgates on these often difficult to talk about topics and get vulnerable about how easy it is to feel overwhelmed and like you’re failing. This relatable episode will hopefully make you feel better when you don’t really have it together. Because we sure as shit don’t!

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Ever feel like you’re barely holding it all together? SAME! Join the moms as they talk to Shea, birth worker, trained doula and certified lactation consultant, about all things early childhood. From the newborn stage to toddlerhood, no topic is off limits- no matter how real and vulnerable. If you’re looking for the friends to turn to when parenting isn’t all it’s cracked up to be… welcome, friends. Glad to have ya. 

Shea’s Website: https://shealyons.com

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The moms welcome Marissa, a real life pregnant person and first time mom-to-be, to the pod! They discuss expectations vs. realities of pregnancy and share listener stories that detail some of the weirdest parts of pregnancy. 

This episode covers everything from pregnancy announcements to registries as well as a refresher of what not to say to pregnant people. (Spoiler Alert: it’s a lot)! 

How to Talk to Pregnant People: 10 Dos and Don'ts- http://bayareahomebirth.org/blog/how-to-talk-to-pregnant-people 

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CW: Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

In the second part of this two part episode, the moms and Jackie (Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in Eating Disorders) continue their discussion about postpartum bodies and what contributed to their feelings about them. They also cover how they perceive their current bods and the strategies they use to work towards body neutrality. 

Enjoy part two of this fun journey! 

Jackie’s Instagram: Therapist_inmotion

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CW: Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

In the first part of this two part episode, the moms welcome Jackie (Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in Eating Disorders) and discuss all things body image! Pre-baby bodies, postpartum bodies and all of the details in between. This frank and hilarious discussion covers our feelings about our bodies over the years and how becoming a mom has impacted them. 

We welcome you to sit back, relax and (hopefully!) relate to this honest and laugh out loud inducing episode. 

Jackie’s Instagram: Therapist_inmotion

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The moms talk with Kelly about the necessity of pivoting in parenting. As an artist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and mother to a teenage son, Kelly is an expert in the art of the pivot and shares with Kait and Caro her stories, strategies and parenting survival techniques. This episode breaks down day-to-day pivots, life’s big pivots and what happens when we resist the pivots the universe is so clearly trying to tell us we need.

Kelly’s Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CooperArtandGifts

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This episode covers topics that may be triggering to others bookended by moments of levity and humor. If you would like to skip the topic of pregnancy loss and infertility altogether, please find the time codes to do so below. 

Kait shares her own story of pregnancy loss and secondary infertility. In this episode the moms discuss the implications of family planning questions, the many facets of pregnancy loss, the ups and downs of infertility and how to support someone who is experiencing these things. 

Pregnancy Loss and Infertility: 23:25-1:09:47

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