The Real Moms Podcast

Need we say more?! Let's get into what has worked for us in hopes of helping you!

Our first "non-husband" guest on the show had to be a lifelong friend! Meet Jen Polvogt. Nikki's best friend since first grade, Jen is a kind, hilarious, REAL mom. This episode will introduce you to her warm spirit and her journey into motherhood.

Like many women, Jen (and her husband Nate) survived multiple heartbreaks before welcoming their son Jackson into the world. Jen will tell the story of her 5 miscarriages, 2 ectopic pregnancies, and 1 magical, miraculously successful pregnancy. If you or anyone you know has ever suffered the indescribable pain of losing an angel and welcoming a rainbow baby, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 

Jen is an open book. You can follow her on Twitter @JenPolvogt and Instagram @JenniferPolvogt

Taking inventory, meal planning, grocery shopping, prepping, cooking, packing...it's a LOT. And all of that just to have your kids complain/cry/whine/kick/scream and want fruit snacks?!

In this week's episode Amber and Nikki discuss the struggles, the wins, and the process that's currently working for them. Are you stressing about what your kids will and won't eat? Are these kids driving you insane? Listen to this episode and you'll feel better!

In this week's episode, Amber and Nikki discuss that (irrational) nagging fear that everything we do in the present/past/future will mess up our kids forever.

You know the feeling. It's that sinking pit in your stomach saying you "should" be parenting differently. Your self talk is telling you, you're doing something "wrong". Your friends, family, and/or acquaintances have directly or indirectly told you that your approach to parenting is...well...bad. What about all of the unsolicited advice we hear related to all-things pregnancy and parenting? And how many research articles exist that are telling you, you're a bad mom?

Well guess what - you are NOT a bad mom and you are doing everything RIGHT for you and your family. Listening to this episode is bound to boost your mom-confidence!

MONEY. Is the thought of money triggering to you in your relationship?

Each couple has a "spender" and a "saver" - which role do you play? If you need some help dissecting your spending and saving habits, this episode might help! Join Nikki and her husband Dan as they discuss budgeting, spending, saving and retirement.

Have you ever wanted to peek inside a relationship to hear about challenges and triumphs, being a multiracial couple? From a multicultural perspective, what was dating like, what is married life like and what's it like to raise children so they understand the full scope of their heritage? 

Join Amber and her husband Jay, as they chat about their unique experiences and share some tips!

If you're in a long-term romantic relationship of ANY kind, you'll get a kick out of this one. What defines your success as a couple? Are you and your partner aligned? How would your partner grade you in their top priority categories? Sometimes we fail and that's okay. Regardless of the type of relationship you're in, there will be ebbs and flows. You can weather the storms as long as you work together! Trust. 

They're back! After an extended break following deaths in both Amber and Nikki's families, they are back and ready to process. This might be the conversation you are looking for if you're grieving a loss (no matter how recent) or are trying to comfort a loved one who is processing trauma. It's SO hard to find the right thing to say...here are two opinions that might help? Warning: there are a lot of tears shed in this one. Welcome to Season 2, we are so excited for our 2021 chats!

"Sometimes the bootstraps break and we need to sit in the mud for a little bit." Let's talk about this year. How are we processing things? How can we be there for each other and keep-it-moving in a positive direction? In this episode Amber and Nikki share some of their 2020 hardships and silver linings. Let's be proud of each other for making it through this year as it comes to a close.

In this week's episode, Amber and Nikki answer your questions! You wanted to hear more about our pregnancies, marriages, kids and more. Hang with us to hear some solicited advice on questions to ask your OB, hospital tours and wine preferences. We love our listeners and wish you a Merry Christmas! Thank you for all of your support, it means the world to us.