The Latched Mama Podcast

Trigger Warning- Lindi and Melissa have a very raw discussion about the loss of a pregnancy. https://latchedmama.com/pages/podcast-sign-up

Lindi is joined by Karen Baker (Podcast Coordinator) to react to recent Mom Blooper call ins. Laugh along with us as we talk about postpartum body odor, wine display catastrophes, and more! Show Notes: Make sure to join our Latched Mama Podcast Facebook Group

inding out your infant needs to be in the NICU can be scary. Knowing what questions to ask and what to expect can be empowering. Lindi and Kori discuss their personal NICU experiences. https://latchedmama.com/pages/podcast-sign-up September is NICU Awareness Month: https://www.nicuawareness.org/

There are a lot of great benefits to having your kids involved in activities-but sometimes all that activity can feel overwhelming. Melissa and Lindi discuss sports and other activities and how to balance it all! https://latchedmama.com/pages/podcast-sign-up

Navigating Educational Needs in the Public School: With the end of summer begins the start of school for many kids. Kimberly Handsome (PhD in Special Education) joins Melissa and Lindi to talk about navigating unique educational needs for kids in the public school system. Specifically, Kimberly explains the differences between 504 plans and IEPs and how parents can advocate for

In honor of the 10th Anniversary of Black Breastfeeding Week (August 25-31, 2022), Carmen and Deshanti (Latched Mama Employees) talk about the significance of Black Breastfeeding Week and their own breastfeeding experiences. #BBW22 #BBW10YEARS Learn more about Black Breastfeeding Week and its inception here: https://blackbreastfeedingweek.org/

Melissa is joined by Jen Douglas, PhD, a licensed psychologist, Stanford Clinical Assistant Professor, Executive Coach, Consultant, Wife and Mother. Dr. Jen specializes in helping high-achieving inclined individuals overcome their own perfectionism. In this podcast, Melissa and Jen talk about perfectionism as it relates to motherhood. Show Notes: Dr. Jen’s Definition of Perfectionism: “Anxiety or fear of doing something imperfectly.”

Melissa is joined by pelvic floor physical therapists Meghan Swenck and Reihle Kash to have real talk about reasons sex might be painful post pregnancy and ways that it might be treated. They also discuss topics such as incontinence during sex, low libido, and sex after c-sections.

Real talk with Lindi and Melissa about breastfeeding in honor of 2022 World Breastfeeding Week. Word to the Wise: “We all need to know about compounding interest and how our bodies work.” – Melissa Wirt #empowerwomen

This week we’re bringing you a mash up of some of the best moments from the first half of 2022!