Motherhood Moments

Emily shares her experiences with home births, offering an intimate look at the empowerment and vulnerability that came with each delivery. She candidly discusses her postpartum experiences, highlighting the challenges of navigating mental health struggles and the importance of seeking support.

Resources:

The Business of Being Born (Documentary)

The Rage Mothers Don't Talk About (NYT Article)

In this episode, we're diving deep with Brittany, a mom of two girls who also happens to be an elementary school teacher. We chat about her journey into teaching, adjusting expectations, sibling dynamics and why she sometimes avoids teaching her own kids.

Resources:

What is torticollis (WebMD)

Milestones and Mothehood IG

Karrie Locher IG

In this episode of Motherhood Moments, we chat with Cana, a single foster mom, author, and REI enthusiast. Cana shares her experiences navigating foster parenting during the pandemic, juggling work and childcare, and finding time for herself amidst the chaos of motherhood.

OXO Travel Potty

Dry Sacks

Wash Bag

Therapy for Black Girls

We are back with Christine, mom of two, whose love for Spanish led her to both her career and husband. She shares her journey through unexpected postpartum challenges and how she found support and healing. We have an open conversation about the complexities of identity and embracing the richness of diverse cultures in this inspiring episode.

Resources:⁠

U of M's Healthy Healing After Delivery Program

This episode features Kaleena, a Detroit native, mom of two boys, and founder of Zero To Wear, an app that helps people style new looks using clothes they already own. She reveals how clothes helped her navigate different worlds as a child, ultimately inspiring her to create her business. Renee and Vanessa catch up with an old friend for a hilarious and honest conversation packed with gems.

Resources:
Zero To Wear (Website)
Zero To Wear (IG)

This episode is dedicated to all the incredible moms who embarked on their motherhood journey during the pandemic. Tara shares how her life changed as a stay-at-home mom during COVID. She helps us see the power of setting boundaries as self-care, opens up about the emotional complexities of adoption, and reminds us of the incredible strength all mothers possess. Pandemic mamas, we see you, we were right there with you!

Resources:
Premom App
What to Expect App
Stories of Adult Adoptees on Reddit

Latasha gets real about the mental health struggles of motherhood, navigating the shift from stay-at-home to working mom of three. We explore her journey as a Black breastfeeding mom and delve into fertility awareness methods for family planning.

Resources:

Solid Starts

Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association

National Breastfeeding Month + Black Breastfeeding Week

Fertility Awareness Methods

Find a Therapist

Annika shares her journey to finding work-life balance, developing her parenting style, and prioritizing self-care (SLEEP!) all while managing a toddler and growing a whole new human.

Mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Becky IG

Why We Sleep (TED Talk by Author)

Finding a Therapist

Two Michigan sisters, Renee and Vanessa, have launched a podcast to talk about the realities of motherhood. They aren't afraid to tackle the tough topics, like sleep deprivation and the challenges of raising shy children. But they also find humor in the everyday chaos. In this first episode, they introduce themselves and their parenting styles and talk about how becoming moms and aunts have brought them closer.

Mentioned in this episode:

The "Oh Crap" Potty Training Method

Solid Starts IG

Janet Lansbury IG