Mom Jeans - The Podcast

A Mother's Intuition to Advocate For Her Son

Episode 18: In this episode we talk to Holly about her ongoing journey through finding healing for her son who was diagnosed with Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric. From the sudden onset of symptoms, advocating for him after being told he was a "normal" 2.5 year old and finally finding someone who could advise and help. We talk about what all set this on and what the day to day is like now. 
Links for Holly's Episode:
Lindsey Wells - PANS/PANDAS Expert
Dr. Jill Crista - A Light in the Dark for PANDAS & PANS
ASPIRE PANS - non-profit to improve the lives of people with PANS/PANDAS
The PANDAS Docs - PANS/PANDAS Experts
Resilience Naturopathic - Making PANS/PANDAS a thing of the past and making homeopathy a thing of the future
 

Tiffany's Hike to Motherhood: Ectopic Pregnancy, Infertility and IVF

Episode 17: Warning: Our upcoming episode contains discussions around pregnancy loss and pregnancy/birth complications, which may be challenging for some listeners.
In this episode we talk to Leeah's longtime friend, Tiffany. We discuss her near death experience with her Ectopic Pregnancy, trying to get pregnant after the ectopic pregnancy and her experience going through IVF. This episode does go through a loss of a baby (her ectopic pregnancy). 
 

Spicy Book Novelist Nina Arada

Episode 16: In this episode, we talk to Nina (@pillowtalkwrites and @pillowtalkreads) who is a military spouse, mom of 2 and author of the spicy novel, Because of Us. We talked to her about her time as a military spouse, going in and out of being a stay at home mom and all things of why she wrote a book, how she wrote a book and how she feels about writing future books!
Links from the Podcast:
Because of Us* by Nina Arada
Colleen Hoover - one of Nina's favorite authors
#bookstagram
The Deal (Off Campus Book #1)* by Elle Kennedy
Ruckus* by LJ Chen
*Amazon Affiliate Links - we may receive a small kick back if you purchase from our affiliate links. 

May Your Coffee and Pelvic Floor Be Strong

Episode 15: We have our first guest!! We talk to Bridget, a pelvic floor therapist about all things pelvic floor! We ask her how to prepare for birth, what to do while giving birth and what to do after birth. She answers any and all questions we throw at her. 
 
Natural Hospital Birth
Squatty Potty
Collace
The Evidence Based Birth - Podcast
DrMaeHughes - instagram

I'm Burning (Out) for You

Episode 14: Danielle, Leeah and Lisa go a little off the rails here. We talk about what mommy burnout is, how we cope with it and what we do for ourselves. We go on some pretty entertaining tangents and generally just have a good time having a chat with friends. 
 
Shop Rose Grace on Etsy
@Shoprosegrace on Instagram
The Montessori Baby
Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; the Respect He Desperately Needs
Men are from Mars Women are from Venus
The 5 Love Languages

Gatekeeping

Episode 13: In this episode we talk about maternal gatekeeping. We discuss how it impacts our day to day lives and the impact it has on our children's dads. What was meant to be a short, hot, topic turned into a bigger and deeper conversation. 

May the Fourth (Trimester) be with You

Episode 12: We discuss our personal experiences during the fourth trimester, which is the 12 weeks following the birth of a baby. We talk about the fear, anxiety, and overstimulation we felt during this time, as well as the support we received from family members. We also mention the hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, and the challenges of figuring out how to care for a newborn. We highlight the importance of understanding and addressing the physical and emotional changes that occur during the fourth trimester. We also discuss the importance of setting boundaries with visitors and the introduction of dogs to our babies. 

Lisa's Birth Story

Episode 11: We have a raw and emotional conversation about motherhood, comparing experiences, and feeling lesser due to different birth experiences. We apologize and express our love and support for each other. Lisa shares her birth story, detailing her two very different experiences with childbirth. She discusses the challenges she faced during labor, the complications she encountered, and the emotional rollercoaster she went through. The conversation concludes with a discussion about epidurals and the different effects they can have. Lisa shares her experiences with preeclampsia and recovery after her C-sections.

C(section) Stigmas

Episode 10!!
In this episode we cover the emotional impact of birth stories and the complexity of motherhood friendships. We discuss the challenges of parenthood and the different paths we took to become parents. We talk about the importance of supporting each other and not comparing our journeys. We emphasize the power of friendship and the support we provide each other. Our conversation touches on the topics of comparison and guilt through birthing and motherhood.

Giveaway!

Exciting news!! We're doing our first giveaway. Listen to our quick check in about the details!