In this episode, Liz & Jess discuss what its like to be a Stay-At-Home-Mom, Working Mom, and everything in between. No job is an easy job and motherhood is a JOB! Listen to their sides of the story and how they handle balancing work and life.

References:

Delilah: Talk Show/Radio Host: https://www.delilah.com

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In this first of two episodes, Jess & Liz start to dive deep down into pregnancy woes and things they didn't think they had to deal with right before birth. WARNING: Things may get a little TMI and they may use the word "poop" a lot, but no worries, it's all in good fun! Listen to hear what their experiences were like and maybe you have a similar story!

Email/message/comment and tell us what you think!!

References for episode:

FRIENDS: The One with the Fake Party - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0583604/

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DISCLAIMER #1: IF YOU HAVE NOT LISTENED TO PART ONE, GO BACK AND LISTEN. 

DICLAIMER #2: LOTS OF TMI AND TALK ABOUT POOP. If you aren't comfortable with talking about bodily fluids and functions, feel free to skip this episode.

In this second episode of "...Pregnancy & 4th Trimester", Jess & Liz go into DETAIL about the first poop after having a baby, breastfeeding/bottle feeding, and things they didn't expect when they took their babies home. Yes, it does get a bit interesting, but let's laugh off the embarrassment together! 

Please email, message, comment etc. all of your stories about pregnancy and the 4th trimester! We'd love to discuss! 

WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK!

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In this episode, Liz & Jess discuss FOMO and how it's effecting them now more than ever. What is FOMO and do you have it as well? If so, you're not alone! Liz battles with saying "No" to events, parties and girls nights. Why is this and how is she going to change it? Find out today!

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Definition of FOMO - https://www.google.com/search?q=FOMO+definition&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari

Jess' Drink - https://athleticbrewing.com

Liz's Drink - https://brothersbondbourbon.com/

In this episode, Jess & Liz continue their talk with Lorraine and Judi and really dig deep into their thoughts of social media as an outlet for the motherhood community. Hear both sides of their stories from two different generations of mothers.

Resources:

#IMOMSOHARD - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imomsohard/id1516360420

If you haven't heard of these ladies, you need to! Shout out to Kristen & Jen who got me through 2020 and 2021 with laughs when I truly needed it. Thank you ladies!

In this episode, Jess and Liz break down social media's ups and downs, how it's changed their lives and their thoughts as mothers. Guest stars, Lorraine and Judi, dive deep into their experiences as mothers and how things haven't changed IRL versus the URL.

Resources:

Liz's Version of a Hot Toddy: It DOES contain TEA!! - https://brothersbondbourbon.com/recipes/hot-toddy/  (Note: her version includes ANY kind of tea she has in her house, and does not use simple syrup or lemon)

Dr. Spock (No, not from Star Trek!) - https://theconversation.com/dr-spocks-timeless-lessons-in-parenting-122377

In this episode, Jess & Liz discuss BIG feelings and how they manage them in themselves and their children. How are we supposed to teach emotional intelligence when we can't figure it out ourselves? How are the events from our childhood effecting our emotions as adults? Though there are no wrong answers, we should learn to be mindful of our child's feelings and try to validate them to the best of our ability.

In this episode, Liz & Jess discuss what parenting styles are and which ones they follow. They also discuss screen time and an over-abundance of toys. Tune in and hear how every parent's "parenting-style" is different and how that is OK! 

References used in episode:

https://www.paperpinecone.com/blog/montessori-parenting-style-your-comprehensive-guide-raise-amazing-child

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/29/child-psychologist-explains-4-types-of-parenting-and-how-to-tell-which-is-right-for-you.html

https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/guide-to-modern-parenting

Raising Good Humans with Dr. Aliza Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-good-humans/id1473072044

In this episode, laugh along with Liz and Jess as they talk about hosting parties, forgetting bathing suits and "history." Liz and Jess discuss "Mom brain," how it is real and never seems to go away. 

Random resources used for today's episode:

https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/postpartum-health-and-care/mom-brain

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/05/you-dont-have-mom-brain-youre-overworked/629792/

Comedian referenced in episode: Collin Moulton; https://www.drybarcomedy.com/collin

Episode 2 teaser about Mom Brain