The Latched Mama Podcast

TRIGGER WARNING: Traumatic birth story, c-sections, health anxiety. In this episode, Melissa sits down with Rachel Somerstein, author of Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Cesarean Section, associate professor of journalism at SUNY New Paltz, and writer for The Washington Post, Wired, and many other publications. Rachel shares the birth story of her first child, which she delivered via c-section without any anesthesia, her motivation for writing this book, and what she has learned about c-sections in the aftermath of her traumatic experience.

In this episode, Melissa and Lindi recap the 4th of July, solve the mystery of the stolen MacBook, debate about Disney World, and share new updates about the Pumpspotting tour. They also discuss the incredible talent of mothers that have qualified for this year’s summer Olympic Games starting in Paris on July 26, and share stories about motherhood activities and responsibilities that frequently feel like Olympic sports.

Melissa and Lindi chat about the ups, downs and in betweens of our children’s friendships, daily decisions and more! 

Hot Mess Summer Express! Melissa & Lindi chat all things chaos, popsicles, water, swim meets and all the snacks.

After several weeks of guest interviews, we’re back with another Melissa and Lindi solo episode. In this episode, M + L discuss how the challenges of motherhood vary from generation to generation. And we give our personal message to college graduates this year.

Hey Mamas! In this episode, we speak with Pam Beron, Founder of Highest Potential Pathways, where she offers her services as a disability life quality coach to families that are navigating raising a child with disabilities. In this transparent and vulnerable conversation, Pam walks us through the most inclusive language to use, helps us understand the stigma families that have received a diagnosis may experience and how to best support them, as well as how to talk to your own child about their own special needs.

Hey Mamas! In this episode, we speak with Lisa Myers, CEO & Founder of Ceres Chill, a breastmilk storage device that safely stores and chills breastmilk for 20 hours without refrigeration. Lisa tells us the story of what led her to invent Ceres Chill, her experience as a military spouse and how that has influenced her as an entrepreneur, and tips and advice on breastmilk safety. Also in this episode, Melissa and Lindi discuss what they’re “done” with as mothers, inspired by Jenna Bush-Hager, and whether there is ever an occasion where it’s not appropriate to breastfeed.

Hey Mamas! We’re back with another episode of Lindi and I solo. This week, we’re talking about spring break and what we did for the Total Solar Eclipse. Then, we dive into a new study that shows employer child care benefits pay for themselves — something we have been saying at Latched Mama for ages! We also talk about a topic bought to us by the Latched Mama Love Facebook Community — answering your questions about mastitis, how to avoid it, what to do from home, and when to seek treatment.

Hey Mamas! In this episode, we speak with Lauren Smith Brody (@thefifthtrimester), Author of her book The Fifth Trimester: The Working Mom’s guide to style, sanity, and big success after baby, and CEO & Founder of her business by the same name which advances gender equality in the workforce through support for caregivers. Lauren shares her own journey to motherhood, what led her to write a book and ultimately found a business with the goal of supporting mothers in the workplace, and advice for our listeners that may be fighting the urge to quit the workforce after childbirth. Plus, an update on Melissa’s farm and a conversation on jobs that seem too good to be true.

Hey Mamas! We’re Back! In this episode, Melissa & Lindi welcome back listeners after a brief hiatus. They discuss everything from what to expect from the new pod, how moms are represented in the media, the idea of “having it all” and whether it’s actually possible, and answer questions from the Latched Mama Love Facebook group on how to curb postpartum hair loss.