Those Moms Podcast

How do you know when your family is complete? Yasmine has three children and Jasmine has one. Yas says it’s fun but Jasmine thinks she’s done. In this episode, hosts Yasmine and Jasmine share their thoughts on having more kids and what to do when you have two vials of man junk left.

Yasmine enlightens Jasmine with her love of her boys, their connection and how they support each other and suggests the benefits of a pros and cons list.

Quotes:

“[In the past] People would have more than one child because they needed them to work or bring in money for the family.” - Yasmine

“You don’t have to be complacent with the body you have just because you gave birth to a whole child.”- Yasmine

“When you know more you do more”- Yasmine

“I had a glow moment when I was pregnant and then after being pregnant the glow was gone and I was left with this body that wasn’t mine and this alien that’s now mine.” -Jasmine

Key takeaways:

Kids require a lot of attention, so having them close in age can be incredibly stressful on your mind and body.

Communication is always key.

Routines are important and gives toddlers a sense of stability and an idea of how to go about their day.

We love our kids and want them to feel special, included and cherished.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Music: Unbreakable by Ayanna Jacobs-El at http://Ayannajacobsel.com (Ayannajacobsel.com)

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Ever wanted to try Yoga but something held you back? Well you're going to want to turn this up. In this episode Yasmine chats with Naomi Jacobs-El, a certified yoga instructor, about the benefits of yoga as a means of self care and how moms can get on their own personal wellness track.

Yasmine and Naomi also chat about how moms can use yoga to assist in parenting little ones with big emotions. And how yoga can help adults and children center and realign.

“Yoga means to yoke or to unite or to join. So in essence you’re thinking of joining your body with your mind with your breath. And you can do that in any way." - Naomi Jacobs-El

Key Takeaways

Introducing yourself into health and wellness on your own time and in your own way.

It is ok to practice Yoga but it needs to be discussed with your doctor first and then practiced safely and smartly.

Taking a moment to center, sitting, lying, alone or with your child(ren), is a good practice to take a moment and refocus.

Breathing exercises can be helpful for adults and children.

Resources Mentioned

Intro/Outro Music: www.ayannajacobsel.com

Yoga Apps: Headpsace

Calm

Audible

Expectful

Guest Speaker: Website: www.naomijacobsel.com

Instagram: @njacobsel

Yoga Kid's Book: https://amzn.to/3977QAt

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In this episode Jasmine and Yasmine share their family’s love languages. Before diving into discussing Gary Chapman’s 5 love languages, co-host Yasmine gives an overview of her most recent child birthing experience.

Some people don't even know what their own love language is, but once they do then they can start proactively working on that to build a better and happier relationship full of love portrayed in different ways! Hear Jasmine and Yasmine talk about their experiences.

“We already know we are super different from our partners and I think taking the quiz is just kinda putting light on the differences and the way we show and receive love”

-Yasmine

“A lot of people will buy me things and get me things and I just really need the validation and know that you care about me and that is mainly shown through physical touch and your words”-Jasmine

Key Takeaways:

Love languages are pretty important and a fascinating way to understand and know your partner better.

It’s important to understand the different ways others express their love, but it’s also important to learn to express your love in the ways that your loved ones need

Resources Mentioned:

https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/ (https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/)

www.ayannajacobsel.com

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Daily life as a mom comes with more than enough things to worry about— when you’re living with anxiety, sometimes worry can take over. In this episode, hosts Jasmine and Yasmine share their experiences navigating motherhood and family relationships with an anxiety diagnosis. They share their respective paths to finding support, managing triggers and the plans they have to protect and guide their children in the future.

“I think having a therapist was one of the best things for me.”

-Yasmine

Key Takeaways:• How motherhood may help calm anxiety.

• Thoughts on finding a therapist that works for you.

• Navigating complicated relationships with family.

• Managing daily triggers.

• Thoughts on minimizing anxiety’s effects on your children.

• Experiences being in a military family.

Links:Music: Unbreakable by Ayanna Jacobs-El at https://www.ayannajacobsel.com/

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Childbirth can be unpredictable. Try as we might to plan and prep for the perfect labor and delivery, sometimes our kids and the universe have other things in mind.

With Yasmine about to pop, it's a fitting time to share our childbirth stories. Hear our different experiences helping our 3 small humans, Kymani (9.5), Sophie (2) and Maxwell (4.5) in making their respective debuts. We share the benefits of having a doula and midwife, the things that surprised us and our experiences navigating awkward hospital staff and situations. Listen in to hear all the details of our birthing stories— the good, the bad and that one time without the epidural.

"After I got the cerclage snipped and I was able to have an epidural, because I was in an extreme amount of pain, I didn't feel nothin’. Didn't feel a jam. it was great. just lit. It was lit the whole way after that. " - Jasmine

Show Highlights:• Why Yasmine takes time to eat before heading to the hospital.

• Jasmine’s time spent in the NICU with Sophie.

• Ways you may want to prepare if giving birth soon.

• Highs and lows of the healing process.

• An understanding of the role of doulas and midwives.

Top Takeaway:• The Difference Between a Doula and a Midwife.

A doula is a trained childbirth professional who offers multi faceted support for a mother prior, during and post birth.

A midwife is a health care provider that can also provide care before, during and after childbirth. Unlike a doula however, they are medically trained and can conduct physical exams, deliver children and provide other medical services like care for a newborn child.

Resources Mentioned:Music: Unbreakable by Ayanna Jacobs-El at Ayannajacobsel.com

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Meet The Hosts

Yasmine Muhammad and Jasmine Fitzgerald

Did you ever think motherhood would be this wild, beautiful and freaking exhausting? Neither did hosts Jasmine Fitzgerald and Yasmine Muhammad.

In this episode, Jasmine and Yasmine introduce themselves, share how the Those Moms Podcast came to be and give the backstory on the friendship that started it all. Listen in to hear their plans for the show and their candid thoughts on motherhood, family, relationships and more.

“It's awesome and it's also super exhausting. It's so many different things and feelings and emotions rolled up into one ball. It's so much...and that's just motherhood. ” -Yasmine and Jasmine

Key Takeaways:

• Honest thoughts on raising boys and young children.

• How Jasmine and her wife started their family.

• Insights on fostering a lasting friendship.

• Thoughts on maintaining independence in relationships.

• Experiences being in a military family.

Links:

• Music: Unbreakable by Ayanna Jacobs-El at https://www.ayannajacobsel.com/

• Seattle Reproductive Medicine Clinic

Connect:

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