In this episode, Matt and Rachel take a larger look back at the past year and some of the particular losses in light of the many complexities that came with it. But the episode ends on a lighter note with some mail!

As always, we would love to hear from you! You can reach out to [email protected] and be featured in a future mailbag segment. :)

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Bell Tower Podcast: Home, Grief, Practices

In this episode, Matt and Rachel talk about their big beach day, Oliver's noise at the dining table, and Rachel brings a spicy take about the recent toxic metals in baby food situation (okay, it wasn't that spicy).

As always, want to write in? You can reach out to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Our new Baby Beach Tent (Oliver nap approved)
• Rachel's trusted voices:
  • Emily Oster (general newsletter link; particular piece on Toxic Baby Metals)
  • Dr. Mona (Instagram: @pedsdoctalk)

In this episode, Matt and Rachel talk about Oliver's personality and newfound movement abilities, Matt affirms Rachel's grocery cart challenges from last time and they offer a couple of cleaning recommendations.

As always, want to write in? You can reach out to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Tody (Cleaning App)
  • More info about Apple Family Sharing
• Mamison Quality Kitchen Rubber Gloves

If you try one of these things, let us know!

An apology: Phew boy, sorry for the audio here folks. Lots of heavy breathing and plosives hitting the mic. If you need to skip and move on, we understand. We'll have it fixed for next time, but there was too much good stuff here to just rerecord. So if you're willing to suffer through it, here's what you'll hear:

In this episode, Matt and Rachel talk about transitioning to their new home, Rachel's grocery cart challenges and Matt's incredible generosity in feeding his son (that's a joke).

As always, want to write in? You can reach out to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Lazy Genius: Instagram; Website

In this episode, Matt and Rachel talk about baby giggles, a soon-to-come transition for Oliver, current events and work life. It's a packed episode!

As always, we'd love to hear from you! You can reach out to [email protected]. 

In this episode, Matt and Rachel recap the last two weeks including shots, games with Oliver, and moving. They also offer two very different takes (it's worth listening to the end for Rachel's).  

As always, want to write in? You can reach out to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Jenny & Tyler, "In Everything You Do"

This week Matt and Rachel look back at the first six months of parenting and grant awards, from the Best 2-Way Player to the "When Doctors Don't Cut It" Award. We also talk about some small changes to the podcast going forward.

As always, want to write in? You can reach out to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Our glider/chair/non-snuggle spot.
• Nurse Instagram Accounts for New Parents: @mommy.labornurse, @babytalk.birthnurse, @karrie_locher
• Some top comedies of the last six months: Brooklyn Nine-Nine (stream on Hulu), Ted Lasso (stream on Apple TV+), Schitt's Creek (stream on Netflix), Life In Pieces (stream on Prime Video).

Rachel and Matt talk about the twenty-fifth week of parenting, from a sweet greeting to a less-festive-than-expected curbside pickup.

Have a question or comment or feedback for the future of the podcast? Email us at [email protected]! 

Mentioned in this episode:

• "Bear cub climbs mountain to reunite with mama bear" (we found it with a single Google search)

Rachel and Matt talk about the twenty-fourth week of parenting and they get really, well, real, as they reflect on Matt's struggles and how their different personalities impacts their marriage and parenting.

Have a question or comment? Have an easy solution to all Matt's struggles? Email us at [email protected]! 

Rachel and Matt talk about the twenty-third week of parenting, from missed naps (for Matt!) to how we think more intentionally about this next season of life.

Have a question or comment? Email us at [email protected]!