Learning To Mom ® Motherhood Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting Mothers

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Still leaking when you sneeze and quietly assuming that's just your life now, even though you may not be FRESH postpartum? Or faithfully doing your Kegels and wondering why NOTHING is actually getting better? Then BUCKLE UP mom friend!!!

This week I sat down with Christina of Tighten Your Tinkler to talk about the pelvic floor conversation nobody continues past those early postpartum months. We get into why Kegels are so often the wrong answer, the real difference between a weak and a tight pelvic floor (and why it completely changes what you should be doing), why...

if you've never learned how to do it safely, if you want to know how to make it more comfortable now that your little one is a toddler, or if you're wondering how in the world you cosleep with a toddler AND a newborn at the same time... this episode is for YOU.

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Cosleeping expert Tiffany Belanger of Cosleepy breaks all things toddler cosleeping down for us. There will be a time (intentionally or not) that you cosleep...

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An honest look into 5 things I wish I started doing earlier as a mom.

This podcast has changed me so much as a mom, and these five are the things I've come to learn about how I mother and how my kids are wired, and I really wish I'd started them sooner because it would've made all of it so much more successful for us. There's gonna be some stuff in here you hear and go I LOVE that, and other stuff you'd never in a million years do, so take it with a grain of salt...

How to design your home to make you CALMER! 

This week, licensed therapist turned interior designer Anita Yokota breaks down why a cluttered, chaotic home literally spikes your cortisol and keeps your nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight, and how to create a calmer, more cohesive space without becoming a minimalist or throwing away everything you own. If you've ever felt paralyzed by a room you don't know how to fix, guilty for wanting your home to feel good, or just plain touched-out by the noise and the STUFF, this one is going to feel l...

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On your phone way more than you want to be, even when you're trying to be present with your kids? Can't seem to put it down no matter how hard you try? this episode is FOR YOU! 

This week, I sat down with Catherine Price, author of How to Break Up With Your Phone, to break down WHY our phones are so impossible to put down (hint: it's not a you problem), what all this scrolling is really costing us and our kids, and exactly how to break the habit for good.

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Don't know where to begin with potty training your 2-3 year old, or just need some direction and help?? This interview with Jamie Glowacki IS FOR YOU, so buckle in!!

This episode is going to change EVERYTHING for your potty training journey.

I sat down with Jamie Glowacki, the woman behind the potty training bible Oh Crap Potty Training, and she does NOT hold back. 

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No matter how much you prep them, the transition to a new sibling is going to be hard. You can absolutely make it easier, and I did a lot of things that I think really helped, but there's no such thing as an easy transition for a kid whose whole world just changed.

In this episode I'm walking through everything we did to prepare our older two for their baby brother, from how we talked about him during pregnancy all the way through what's been happening at home now that the newborn novelty has worn off and...

Our kids are growing up in a world run by AI and algorithms, it's SO important we actually understand what's going on with these technologies in order to parent in this age. 

This week i sat down with Kartik Hosanagar, a Wharton professor who's studied AI and algorithms for over twenty years, to talk through what parents actually need to know right now. 

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And we're back with another episode of The Couch Hang! Laila shares her current struggles with colic (and her baby's tongue tie and frenectomy), Meghan shares her kid free weekend and together they talk first haircuts! Come hang on the couch with us!

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THE episode to listen to if you're marriage has been struggling since becoming parents. Therapist Eli Weinstein discusses all things: communication strategies, staying connected, relationship skills, fighting well and more.

I promise this isn't another "relationship advice" episode. It's legitimately good. 

if your marriage has felt harder since the kids came, this episode is the one i wish someone had handed me. I sat down with therapist Eli Weinstein, author of From I Do to We Do, to talk about the invisible shift that happens to couples in the parenting years, and the actual skills t...

Struggling with getting your toddler or preschooler's sleep BACK ON TRACK (or maybe just "on track" for the first time ever)??? this episode is for you!

Cara Walker, the sleep consultant behind Well Rested Mama, walks us through what's normal for 2 and 3 year olds, because so much of what makes us panic at bedtime turns out to be completely fine, and what's genuinely worth paying attention to.

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Welcome to the FIRST episode of the Couch Hang!! Laila shares her current sleep deprivation. Meghan talks babysitters and they both weigh in on naked moms... and cross country runners.

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Prepping children for a sibling, my go-to dinner recipes, thoughts on circumcision and more as I answer the questions YOU submitted for the launch of season 4!

I let you ask me anything, and you went THERE. Circumcision, placenta encapsulation, natural family planning, prepping a toddler for a new sibling, and my honest answer on whether we're homeschooling. Season 4 is officially here.

Nothing was off limits!

In this episode I answer:

If you're stressed about buying a car with kids because it might just be the most overwhelming grown-up thing there is, this episode is for you!

For this week's episode, I brought in Lauren Fix, The Car Coach, and asked her all the questions you're too embarrassed to ask: minivan vs SUV (and are minivans really less safe?), how many car seats actually fit across a back seat, leasing vs buying, and the dealer tricks that quietly cost families thousands. Come walk into that dealership knowing more than the salesperson.

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This week we're joined AGAIN by registered dietitian Kathy, the Mini Me Dietitian, to unpack how little ones actually build their relationship with food, when real picky eating starts, and what to do about it.

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Ever been in a room full of people and still felt completely, achingly alone? This week it's just me, sharing how I built my village from absolute zero (I was the first of all my friends to become a mom), why it sometimes feels more like a burden than a blessing, and how to actually create the community you're craving.

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In this episode, Flo Moynihan, the Catholic Nutritionist, walks us through cycle syncing in the most practical, doable way!

We go phase by phase and break down what to eat, how to move, and even how to plan your week around where you're at, so you can work WITH your body instead of fighting it. We also get into the red flags most women are never taught to notice, the symptoms that are actually your body asking for help, and why so much of your relationship with your cycle traces straight back to your mom.

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Behavioral geneticist Dr. Danielle Dick (author of The Child Code) breaks down your child's temperament and how to actually parent the kid you've got.

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Don't roll your eyes because this is NOT the kind of episode where you're gonna be guilt tripped. 

This week it's just me telling you the WHOLE story of how I actually got into non-toxic living , plus my favorite swaps we use in our home. AND the things we do that cost ZERO money. 

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If you've ever sat at a well check, brought up a concern about your toddler, and been told to just "wait and see"... this episode is for YOU.

Allison is a pediatric physical therapist (and a mom of four who had four kids in five and a half years, so she GETS it), and she is breaking down exactly what your 12 to 24 month old should be doing, when, and how to tell the difference between a kid developing on their own timeline and an actual red flag worth chasing down.

But the part that gave...

Whether you've whispered "what is wrong with me" after snapping over a spilled sippy cup, or you've been told it's "just hormones" one too many times, this episode is going to make you feel SO seen.

Stacia Scott, nurse practitioner and founder of Postpartum Care USA, is back for round two, and she's bringing data from more postpartum moms than any clinic in the world: 88.2% of them experience mom rage. The best part? Rage is a signal from a depleted body, and once you know what it's signaling, you can actually fix it.

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What happens when your toddler climbs out of the crib or when you're ready to move them into a "big kid bed"?

 In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Burke, founder of Awesome Little Sleepers and creator of the REST Method, to talk about the transition no one prepares you for: moving your child from the crib to a big kid bed.

If you've got a toddler who's started leaving their room, calling for "one more hug," asking for water like a tiny dehydrated philosopher, or who suddenly stopped sleeping after months of doing g...

Whether you're a first time mom feeling overwhelmed or a seasoned mom gearing up for another round, this episode is a peek into exactly how I'm preparing for my second natural birth with baby #3. 

From physical to mental, spiritual to postpartum prep, I'm walking you through everything I'm doing this time around!!

A heads up before you press play: this is not a checklist. You don't have to do every single thing I'm doing. But if even one piece of this episode lights a fire under you to actually prepare, you're going to have a s...

This episode is going to give you so much more clarity, compassion, and confidence.

In this episode, we’re talking about what’s really going on beneath toddler behavior, and how we can BEST respond.

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How we talk about food, model it and the environment we create around it all impacts our children's relationship with food!

In this episode, I’m joined by Kids Eat In Color to break down what a healthy relationship with food actually looks like and how to approach meals and snacks without pressure, bribing, or power struggles.

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If you’ve ever questioned whether your child is getting enough play, the right kind of play, or if you should be doing more, this episode is going to take a huge weight off your shoulders.

In this episode, we break down what actually matters when it comes to play in the toddler years, so you can stop overthinking it and start feeling confident in what you’re already doing!

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DIVING DEEP into something most parents never think twice about… but definitely should: The shoes you put on your kid's feet are affecting their brain development, posture, and even how they move for the rest of their life. 👀

In this episode, I’m joined by Andy Bryant to break down why being barefoot matters, what’s actually happening in your child’s feet when they walk, and how the wrong shoes can quietly work against their development.

If you’ve ever grabbed a cute pair of toddler shoes without thinking twice… this might completely change how you shop mo...

If you're interested in "early potty training" this is the episode you want to listen to!

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If you’ve ever felt like the noise, the mess, the constant needs of motherhood, are  too much... listen in, this episode is for you!

We’re talking all about mom overstimulation with Alexis Adams, founder of Confidently Therapy. 

Feeling overstimulated is something that we all experience and it doesn’t mean you’re a bad mom it means you’re a mom!

In this episode we cover:

This episode breaks down how the early years SHAPE the brain without the fear based parenting messaging.

We talk about how a child's brain is built through relationships, play, and emotional experiences, and why your presence matters more than perfection. From handling big toddler emotions, to supporting kids who aren’t talking yet, to understanding how your own stress impacts your child’s nervous system, this conversation helps moms focus on what truly makes a lifelong difference.

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if you have a child aged 0 months to 12 years old, this episode is for you!

Between different types of seats, confusing guidelines, and your parents or in-laws constantly asking you, "when can they be forward facing?" it's a lot.

In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Pratt from Safe in the Seat to break down car seat safety in a way that actually makes sense. We’re covering exactly how to choose the right car seat for your child, when to make transitions, and the most common mistakes parents don’t even realize they’re makin...

Every single parent needs to listen to this episode!!! CLICK PLAY and listen all the way through. My word, jaw dropping stuff!!!

We talk about the gut microbiome, common disruptions like antibiotics and parasites, and simple ways to help kids thrive from the inside out.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice about toddler nutrition or gut health, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with practical tips to support your child’s gut naturally, understand warning signs, and feel confident navigating everyday challenges!!

In this episode, we discus...