Two Moms, Too Much Coffee

In Part 2 of our pelvic floor deep dive, we talk about everything your OB probably skipped over. From prenatal PT, tearing prevention, and breathing mechanics to postpartum prolapse and the best tools to support recovery, this episode is packed with education, real-life advice, and professional insight. Whether you’re a new mom or just planning for motherhood, you need this episode in your life.

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00:08 Intro + Overlooked Health in Pregnancy

00:37 Pregnancy Pain Isn't Normal

01:31 Perineal Massage & Tools

04:25 Pelvic Floor Prep & Pushing Techniques

05:21 Importance of Prenatal PT & Access

07:45 Postpartum Advice: Give Yourself Grace

09:52 Pelvic PT vs Apps & Proprioception

13:17 External Modalities & Home Support

19:21 Vaginal Weights & Reverse Kegels

21:15 TENS Units, Myofascial & Dry Needling

22:05 Cupping & External Release Options

24:13 Suppositories & Vaginal Dryness

24:56 Final Thoughts + Segment Intro

26:22 Unsolicited Advice: Too Many Exercises

27:45 There's No Wrong Time to Start PT

28:54 Wrap-Up & Outro

In this two-part episode, we’re getting deep—literally and figuratively. Jhshell and Tempestt are joined by Monique DeRizzio, a pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapist, for an honest and educational conversation about what really happens to your body after birth.

From fibrocystic breast scares to mammograms that don’t tell you much, pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti, and the frustration of vague diagnoses like “probably benign,” this episode sheds light on the things too many moms are left to Google.

We also talk core breathing, C-section recovery, ligament laxity, working out postpartum, and when (or if) to think about baby number two. Monique even brings out the anatomy model!

00:00 Intro & Audio Disclaimer

00:30 Meet Monique – PT & Mom

02:20 How Jhshell & Monique Met

04:00 Breast Health Postpartum

06:00 Mammograms, Milk & $$$ Ultrasounds

07:28 The 'Probably Benign' Problem

08:30 What is Pelvic Health?

09:40 Pelvic Floor Anatomy Demo

13:00 What Is Prolapse, Really?

15:00 Can You Fix It Without Surgery?

16:30 Diastasis Recti + Pelvic Floor

18:40 Recovery After C-section

19:49 Should *Everyone* See a Pelvic PT?

22:20 Core Breathing + Mind-Body Reconnection

26:00 Workout Tips & Postpartum Pressure Management

28:30 Ligament Laxity While Breastfeeding

31:10 Should I Have Another Baby?

33:15 Moms Who Bounce Back 😳

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Stay tuned for Part 2 next week!

In this episode of Two Moms, Too Much Coffee, Tempestt and Jhshell sit down with their morning brews to catch up on all things mom life—raw, real, and ridiculously relatable.

We dive into how baby Naya is sleeping through the night (hallelujah!) and what it really feels like to be away from your baby on a work trip. From dealing with pumping in cramped airplane bathrooms to using Milk Stork to save every last drop, we’re breaking down the real travel-life balance for new moms.

Then we get into the hot topic of starting solids—baby-led weaning vs. purees. We talk gagging vs. choking, picky eaters, sensory overload, and why every baby really does go at their own pace. Plus, Tempestt keeps it real about her toddler’s 90-minute meltdown over putting on clothes and how sometimes, parenting hills are meant to be died on.

To wrap it all up, we share our own journeys with postpartum body image and the pressure to “bounce back.” Spoiler: we didn’t. And we’re totally okay with that.

💡 Whether you’re prepping to start solids or simply trying to get through the day with your coffee still warm, this episode is full of insight, laughter, and love for the messy middle of motherhood.

Chapters:

00:00 Morning Coffee Rituals

00:45 Naya’s Growth and Sleep Patterns

02:03 Work Trip Reflections and Parenting Challenges

03:46 Pumping and Traveling as a New Mom

05:40 Milk Stork Experience and Milk Storage

07:34 The ‘Just Wait’ Phenomenon in Parenting

10:33 Celebrating Milestones Without Fear

12:45 Messy Moments and Parenting Realities

21:28 Starting Solids: Baby-Led Weaning vs. Purees

28:58 Navigating Baby-Led Weaning Challenges

32:58 Signs of Readiness for Solids

43:53 Pros and Cons of Baby-Led Weaning

49:20 Body Image and Postpartum Recovery

Episode 12 is here...and it’s all about the dads. In honor of Father’s Day, we let Nick and Adam take over the podcast to share their perspective on parenting, partnership, and the moments that made them.

From unexpected labor chaos to embracing the daily grind of dad life, they give us a vulnerable and often hilarious look at their side of the journey.

Episode Chapters

00:00 – Intro: The Dads Take Over

01:43 – Nick’s Birth Story

06:10 – Adam’s Calm During Labor

10:02 – What They Wish They Knew

14:15 – Dad Guilt vs. Mom Guilt

17:58 – The Mental Load

22:37 – Parenting Fails

27:49 – Supporting Postpartum

32:55 – Fatherhood Surprises

38:11 – Advice for New Dads

41:06 – Closing Thoughts

This week on Two Moms, Too Much Coffee, Tempestt and Jhshell are keeping it real with a jam-packed episode that covers the highs and lows of motherhood. From the chaos of setting up nurseries and moving babies into cribs, to the quiet fears around postpartum anxiety and what it really means to prepare for solids — this conversation gets honest fast.

They break down the difference between organizing with aesthetics versus function, why having a labeled dresser can save your sanity, and what baby gear actually matters. You’ll also hear about real experiences with changing tables, babyproofing, temperature control, and how they each handle sleep transitions.

And in the Unsolicited Advice segment, Tempestt shares helpful tips for starting solids — what matters, what doesn’t, and why breastmilk is still the MVP.

If you’re in the trenches of early parenting, you’ll feel seen. If you’re prepping for what’s next, you’ll leave with actual takeaways.

Listen, laugh, nod in agreement — and maybe text this one to a new mom friend.

In this episode, we’re calling out the TV version of motherhood — where babies magically sleep, moms bounce back without a breakdown, and parenting somehow fits neatly into a primetime slot.

We’re talking:

• Why characters like Meredith Grey and Georgia Miller gave us high expectations and zero reality

• The real-life chaos of postpartum hair loss, sleep deprivation, and being overstimulated by everything (and everyone)

• Pumping at work, crying in bathroom stalls, and trying to still be “professional”

• Why so many moms feel like they’re falling short — when really, we’re doing more than enough

Whether you’re weeks into postpartum or just realizing how different real mom life is from what you expected — you are not alone 💛

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In this episode of Two Moms, Too Much Coffee, Tempestt and Jhshell get real about how relationships shift after babies. From planning (and surviving) date nights, managing the mental load, feeling the strain of postpartum changes, and figuring out how to reconnect — it’s raw, funny, and so relatable.

We unpack:

• How date nights change after kids (hint: it’s a lot of planning)

• What mental and emotional load looks like for moms vs. dads

• Personal stories on postpartum hair loss, sleep transitions, and body image

• Hot-button research on why relationship satisfaction drops post-baby

• Tips for balancing partnership and parenthood without losing yourself

🎧 Join us for laughs, confessions, and honest reflections — because you’re not the only one wondering how to keep the love alive after becoming parents

In this episode of Two Moms, Too Much Coffee, Tempestt and Jhshell open up about the raw, unfiltered realities of feeding babies — from the joys and struggles of breastfeeding, to pumping stress, to the emotional weight of switching to formula.

We cover:

• Our personal expectations vs. reality of feeding

• How supply, anxiety, and body image impact the journey

• Favorite pumping and breastfeeding products

• The surprising pressures moms face around “how long” to breastfeed

• And a fun dive into pet chaos (because life with babies + pets is no joke)

No matter how you feed your baby — fed is best, and we see you. 💛

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In this special C-Section Awareness Month episode of Two Moms, Too Much Coffee, we sit down with Dr. Ariel Leonard — professor, mother, award-winning academic, and host of the Dr. Professor Mom podcast — for a raw and honest conversation about the realities of C-sections.

Ariel shares her emotional emergency C-section story, the unseen struggles of recovery, the emotional impact on identity, and the societal misconceptions that minimize the experience of C-section births. This episode sheds light on what it really means to go through major surgery while navigating motherhood.

If you’ve ever had a C-section, are preparing for birth, or want to understand the truth behind postpartum recovery, this episode is for you.

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Topics Covered:

- Emergency C-section experiences

- Postpartum healing and physical recovery

- Loss of identity after childbirth

- The impact of societal misconceptions

- Advocating for yourself during birth

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Connect with our guest Dr. Ariel Leonard at @aeriel_views and listen to her podcast *Dr. Professor Mom* on Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

#TwoMomsTooMuchCoffee #CSectionAwarenessMonth #MotherhoodUnfiltered #CSectionAwareness #BirthStories #PostpartumJourney #DrProfessorMom

In this episode of Two Moms, Too Much Coffee, Jhshell and Tempestt open up about the real, unfiltered side of postpartum life. From the challenge of getting back into workouts to staring down crop tops and swimsuits that no longer fit quite the same, they talk honestly about body changes and rebuilding confidence.

They also dive into the complicated feelings around going back to work and sending their babies to daycare. There’s guilt, yes—but also the hope of rediscovering a bit of independence. The moms also share their experiences with doulas and why having that kind of support before, during, and after birth made such a difference.

And if you’ve ever been curious about placenta encapsulation, that comes up too—because this show is all about sharing the things people don’t always talk about.

It’s a vulnerable and supportive conversation between two friends figuring it out in real time. Pull up a seat and join us.