Feeling inspired after reading Jamie Glowacki’s book “Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler”, the two of us muse on our current top three core values, where these values likely stemmed from, and how, specifically, they shape our parenting decisions.

As Jamie so eloquently puts it, nothing a toddler says or does should theoretically trigger an adult to have an unreasonable, extreme reaction. So, if we are having such a reaction, it’s likely due to an unresolved trigger or childhood wound. The values we place highest on a pedestal stem from what we view as being the most important aspects of functioning in the world, which will look different from person to person depending on how you were raised, your life experiences, relationships, and your temperament.

Just like a Venn diagram, the two of us share some overlap with our core values and then branch off into varied territory. Illustrating how our values play out in real time with our children is where the magic lies. In this episode, we don't aim to tell you which values to hold dearly but how to consider them!

& we want to hear from you! What are your top parenting values and why?

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Alaina faced obstacle after obstacle during her first pregnancy, which happened to be a di-di, identical twin girl pregnancy, and her initiation into motherhood resulted in the first twin being born vaginally and the second via cesarean.

Recovering from a c-section plus physical separation for days from her babies due to a NICU stay didn’t deter Alaina from physiologic mothering and tuning into her high nurture intuition.

Alaina walks us through about her mindset, values, and support system which motivated her to break free from the mainstream narrative- especially the one perpetuated in social media- that moms of multiples must pump and rely on formula from day 1, contain their babies in containers, and separate them into their own sleeping spaces despite having spent every day together in the womb.

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If you’re expecting or recently birthed multiples, you must check out her course, Embracing Infancy! 

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The two of us philosophize about the distinctions between education versus learning and why even the most prestigious schools are failing today's children.

As moms on the homeschooling track, we reveal how we are reclaiming the lost art of lifelong learning and why we are not subscribing to the school system's broken idea of "education" i.e. memorization, regurgitation and rigid metrics. 

We relish in the endless opportunities to shape our children's worldview and share which values are most important for us to cultivate in our children as they transition into older toddlerhood and ultimately young childhood.

Takeaways from our discussion:

• Nurturing a child's interests can cultivate a lifelong love of learning.
• Homeschooling doesn't have to be rigid; it can be play-based.
• Values instilled at home shape a child's worldview.
• Community plays a vital role in a child's developing group dynamics skills.
• Food choices impact a child's health and awareness.
• Creative play is essential for learning and development.
• Observation and awe are key in developing mindfulness.
• Breaking free from traditional education can empower children.
• Language development is fostered through real-world communication.
• Patience and presence are crucial in nurturing a child's growth.

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The #BackOffBobbie campaign lives on, because someone has to say what Operation Stork Speed refused to: the real risk in formula isn’t just seed oils or trace heavy metals (the red herrings distracting the #MAHA moms). It’s cronobacter, a rare but deadly bacteria that continues to fly under the radar while mommy influencers parade USDA organic labels and metal-free test results like gold stars.

This week, we’re joined by Natasha Vargas-Cooper of Radical Moms Union to expose the uncomfortable truths formula companies don’t want mothers to know. We talk about the fox guarding the hen house of formula testing, the 626 NEC lawsuits filed against major manufacturer Abbott, RFK Jr.'s murky ties to the formula industry, and how social media marketing has become the newest weapon against maternal instinct.

This conversation isn’t about shame. It’s about power: power in knowledge, power in truth, and power in numbers. It’s time to reclaim motherhood from corporate capture. Get involved with RMU if mobilizing mothers to advocate for change makes you excited!

🎙️ Get Involved with Radical Moms Union:

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Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction to the Dark Side of Influencer Marketing
• 03:10 The Dark Alliance: Bobby Kennedy and Formula Industry
• 06:57 Heavy Metals and the Formula Industry
• 12:39 The Role of Seed Oils in Infant Formula
• 18:23  Understanding Chronobacter and Its Risks
• 24:04 NEC: The Hidden Dangers of Formula Feeding
• 29:53 Legal Battles and Corporate Accountability
• 32:29 The Role of Corporations in Infant Nutrition
• 34:45 Personal Stories and the Impact of Formula
• 38:51 The Influence of Social Media on Maternal Choices
• 43:42 The Need for Safer Formula and Regulatory Changes
• 49:49 Corporate Interests and the Future of Infant Nutrition
• 53:14 Reclaiming Motherhood
• 56:02 The Formula Industry's Influence
• 58:54 Building Power Among Mothers
• 01:01:21 Strategies for Activism
• 01:05:26 The Radical Moms Union

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Motherhood demands that we see the beauty and the lessons in the micro moments that most people take for granted while mindlessly scrolling on their phones, rushing out the door, or even when they’re physically present but mentally checked out. The magic of motherhood happens in the quotidian, mundane, messy interactions, not in the elaborate, grand gestures.

The spiritual calling of motherhood is available to every mother; the question is, is every mother ready to answer its call? When our frenetic society obsessed with metrics, productivity, efficiency, and jam-packed schedules is telling us to do more and be more, that should be our cue to slow down and be nowhere else but present. If we aren’t really present for our kids, then what is the point of all of this anyway? What magical, picture-perfect moment are we trying to fast forward to, and why does our culture laud business as if there is no higher honor to achieve? 

Join just the two of us as we reflect upon how each of us is deepening our response to the spiritual calling of motherhood.

Resources + Books Mentioned: 

• Rebecca Giannini - The Present Parents Coaching (code MOTR saves you 15%)
• Scattered Minds by Dr. Gabor Mate, MD
• The Conscious Parent by Dr. Shefali Tsabary, MD

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Is your baby actually a “bad sleeper," or have you just been given bad advice?

In this eye-opening conversation, we’re joined by Brittany Chambers, the voice behind Good Night Moon Child, to explore what modern sleep culture gets so wrong. From the myth of self-soothing to the importance of nervous system regulation, we unpack how attunement, not control, is the missing piece in most sleep advice.

You’ll hear:
- Why sleep starts with the caregiver’s nervous system
- How mainstream sleep training often disregards neurobiological development
- What attuned sleep support actually looks like
- Kat and April’s personal sleep struggles and real-time “aha” moments

If you’re overwhelmed and disheartened by the rigidity of and disassociation with sleep schedules, wake windows, and one-size-fits-all routines, this episode will help you exhale and tune back in to what you and your baby truly need.

This is the sleep episode every mom should hear.

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Remember when we were all about baby-led weaning? While many aspects initially appealed to us, and it was admittedly fun to watch our babies feed themselves 100 new foods prior to age 1, our values and priorities have shifted as we have learned what matters most. 

Kate Pope, mom of two, nutritionist, certified GAPS practitioner, and founder of the Regenerative Cooking School, explains why and how the GAPS diet is crucial for healing and sealing everyone's gut— from baby's to mom's and beyond— and how the GAPS protocol is what reverses common but not normal symptoms such as eczema, food sensitivities and CMPA (cow's milk protein allergy), just to name a few.

We talk about some taboo foodie topics like the culprit behind the rise in egg and peanut allergies, why sweet potato is not an ideal first food, and those popular plastic food puree pouches our society can't seem to part ways with.

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In this episode, we call out the problems that have arisen as a result of adoption of and adherence to the Freebirth Society ideology while also holding space for a woman’s legal and moral right to choose to have a Freebirth.

Ultimately, this is about the need for leaders to act in integrity and for everyone to remember that rarely two truths exist in extremes.

All choices are valid, however in order for them to be authentically empowered, they must be made with true informed consent and an informed risk assessment which is unlikely to happen if a birthworker has solely received a virtual training rooted in biases, hyperbole, and a lack of evidence, just as much as it’s unlikely to happen with a fearful OB who is encouraging weekly routine ultrasounds and a 39 week induction.

We unpack the overused and misused phrase “variations of normal” in order to delineate a few examples of what would actually be abnormal and a reason to seek additional support.

Freebirth continues to be a valid choice, however women deserve to have the full scope of outcomes objectively presented to them in all fairness.

Risk is inherently everywhere, and there will always be a mysterious element to loss, however the key is to walk into your pregnancy with a true sense of confidence and options rather than a false sense of one.

Recommended resources:

• Free MOTR Questions Guide to Vet Your Birthkeeper/Attendant
• Reddit, so you can be the judge of what’s wrong with this organization
• Nathan Riley podcast episode featuring Kristine Lauria
• Dr. Sarah Wickham’s book “What’s Right For Me”
• “Whose Body Is It” podcast episode featuring midwife Mary Lou Singleton

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DISCLAIMER: We graciously welcome guests and organizations who may have shared opposing viewpoints on a variety of topics, so as to not perpetuate an echo chamber environment. We recognize we will not align on every topic with every guest we invite. Bruchim does not endorse other stances and philosophies we have shared in various episodes of our podcast. We encourage respectful discourse, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have interviewed Eli.

In part two of our Circumcision series, we are joined by a Jewish man! Rarely do we ever have a man on our podcast, but because this is a practice performed on men— and often times, Jewish men— we needed to hear Eli's takes directly from the source.

Eli Ungar-Sargon is the Founding Executive Board member of the non-profit, Bruchim, and host of the Bruchim podcast. Eli grew up in an Orthodox Jewish family in Brookline, MA. At the age of 13, he and his family moved to Israel, where he later decided not to serve in the Israel Defense Forces. Instead, he chose to study medicine in the UK. Three years into his medical degree, Eliyahu shifted his focus to filmmaking. After earning two degrees from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he completed his first feature-length documentary, Cut: Slicing Through the Myths of Circumcision.

Bruchim's mission is to advocate for non-circumcising Jews in Jewish life, and to educate about the rich diversity of Jewish perspectives on circumcision and its alternatives.

We discuss:

• What was the pivotal moment that shaped Eli's opinion about circumcision?
• Can you still be considered Jewish if you are not circumcised?
• What's the alternative to a bris?
• How do Eli's personal views about circumcision compare to Bruchim's views as an organization?
• Is there a positive trend of Jewish families globally opting out of circumcision?
• How to be critical of circumcision without entering antisemitic territory?
• What are common antisemitic tropes about circumcision?
• How do you have tough conversations with other members of the tribe about circumcision?

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Watch Eli's documentary here

University Lecture on Circumcision led by Ryan McCallister, PhD

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We kick off our two-part Circumcision series— a topic you all have been begging us to cover for the last two years!— with none other than the Executive Director and Chairperson of Intact America, Georganne Chapin MPhil, JD.

There is nothing we shy away from in this episode. Don't worry, we don't walk on any egg shells. While debunking common circumcision myths, like how this surgery helps to prevent UTIs, STDs, and HIV, is fun and intriguing, Georganne reminds us that it's important to shift our focus away from debunking myths (don't worry, we still do!) and instead onto exercising our innate common sense about the necessity of this practice. You'll hear about the origins of this surgery, which countries do it and why, and the undeniably uncomfortable details of the procedure itself. This isn't for the faint of heart, but if you are going to put your son through this, then you should know what it entails, FULLY. 

Georganne explains why circumcision is not exclusively a men's issue, and why circumcision has a lasting effect on women from the mothers of circumcised sons to the future female partners of circumcised men. Women DO have a voice in the circumcision debate, and soon-to-be moms should not sit on the sidelines while tasking their husbands to call the shots on this permanent, life-altering choice on behalf of their son.

We learn about the lasting trauma of the procedure, the function and benefit of foreskin, how the trends and stats have changed over time in regard to the choice to circumcise, and why we prefer the term "intact" over "uncircumcised."

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Check out Intact America's resources

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• This Penis Business, Georganne's book
• Intact America
• Circumcision, an Elephant in the Hospital Excerpts - the video April references 
• Skin in the Game Event in New York with Alan Cumming April 30th, 2025!
• Foreskin Day 2025 Video
• Healthy Children Foreskin Retraction resource
• Report circumcision injury through DoNoHarm.Report

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