37 episodes

Tired of outdated and conventional motherhood advice? Are you anti- (insert "Big" + industry name) exploiting the mother-baby dyad for financial gain? Do you prefer to think critically about practices and philosophies across the pregnancy to motherhood spectrum? If you said "yes" to any of the above questions, then you're going to fit right in. Don't worry— this is not another "mainstream mama" podcast.Whether you are a soon-to-be mom or a seasoned mom who has "seen it all," April and Kat promise to never shy away from topics that are far too controversial to discuss at the local playground with the "normie" moms or with your child's pediatrician. These topics should not be controversial at all, but sadly in our highly-censored society, almost anything can be interpreted as such.We're so glad you discovered us! Join us every other Friday as we step outside of our comfort zones, say what many of you are thinking but too afraid to admit out loud, and examine mainstream mom narratives through a funny and honest lens. We may just even change your mind about deeply held beliefs if you're open to it!

Moms Off The Record April West & Katherine Sigblad

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.8 • 81 Ratings

Tired of outdated and conventional motherhood advice? Are you anti- (insert "Big" + industry name) exploiting the mother-baby dyad for financial gain? Do you prefer to think critically about practices and philosophies across the pregnancy to motherhood spectrum? If you said "yes" to any of the above questions, then you're going to fit right in. Don't worry— this is not another "mainstream mama" podcast.Whether you are a soon-to-be mom or a seasoned mom who has "seen it all," April and Kat promise to never shy away from topics that are far too controversial to discuss at the local playground with the "normie" moms or with your child's pediatrician. These topics should not be controversial at all, but sadly in our highly-censored society, almost anything can be interpreted as such.We're so glad you discovered us! Join us every other Friday as we step outside of our comfort zones, say what many of you are thinking but too afraid to admit out loud, and examine mainstream mom narratives through a funny and honest lens. We may just even change your mind about deeply held beliefs if you're open to it!

    #36: Gestational Diabetes and Hypertension, Hormonal Birth Control, Male Factor Fertility, and Recurrent Miscarriage with RDN Lily Nichols | Setting The Record Straight

    #36: Gestational Diabetes and Hypertension, Hormonal Birth Control, Male Factor Fertility, and Recurrent Miscarriage with RDN Lily Nichols | Setting The Record Straight

    We sit down with the one and only Lily Nichols, RDN & CDE— author of Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, Real Food for Pregnancy, and her latest work, Real Food for Fertility, to set the record straight and debunk myths about some of the most common preconception and pregnancy routine practices and complications. The nutritional choices we make do have an impact on all of these areas, and the mainstream medical paradigm is slow to adapt, per usual.In this episode we discussed:What i...

    • 1 hr 21 min
    #35: Thriving As a Single, Homeschooling Mom with Postpartum Doula Oni of Butterfly Birthcare

    #35: Thriving As a Single, Homeschooling Mom with Postpartum Doula Oni of Butterfly Birthcare

    Oni, an Atlanta-based postpartum doula and single, homeschooling mom to two daughters aged eight and ten reveals her methods for making her non-traditional lifestyle work for her rather than against her. We loved the gentle wisdom and powerful reminders woven into this interview and we hope they resonate just as much with you. We delve into concepts such as:the importance of veering away from the martyrdom mindset in motherhoodOni's abandonment of the feminist movement and her calling to...

    • 1 hr 8 min
    #34: Kat is Pregnant With Baby #2!

    #34: Kat is Pregnant With Baby #2!

    The (K)at is finally out of the bag! Kat is expecting baby #2!! It would be a little weird if we withheld the most compelling aspects of this wild pregnancy and plans for a sovereign birth (we explain what that means too) as two moms who host a podcast dedicated to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. So, we of course had to divulge the details. It's too exciting not to share! We answer some of our listener questions submitted via instagram stories as well.Resources Referenced: Real Food fo...

    • 58 min
    #33: Ancestral Living and Nourishing Our Families with Hilda Labrada Gore

    #33: Ancestral Living and Nourishing Our Families with Hilda Labrada Gore

    Hilda Labradore Gore is the host and producer of Wise Traditions— the official Weston A. Price Foundation podcast.Hilda brings her innate positivity, decades-long wisdom on ancestral practices, and exuberant demeanor to the virtual table where the three of us discuss topics such as:How do we know which food movements du jour are truly right for us? Raw Milk and beef liver are all the rage now, but before that everyone was talking about Paleo, Keto, Pegan, Raw before 4pm and the list goes on.S...

    • 1 hr 10 min
    #32: Fun Q&A with Kat & April - Answering Your Questions from Instagram Stories

    #32: Fun Q&A with Kat & April - Answering Your Questions from Instagram Stories

    In response to welcoming an influx of new followers on our Instagram page (hi!!), we decided it would be fun and informative to see what you wanted us to discuss in an upcoming episode.So, in this episode we both address as many of the questions you posed as we could. Don’t worry if your question was not addressed; we will address the remaining questions in a Q&A part 2!As a teaser, some of the questions we transparently answer include:⁃Thoughts on gentle parenting⁃Cloth diapering⁃R...

    • 1 hr 23 min
    #31: Encouraging Talkative Babies and Toddlers with Speech and Language Pathologist Maria Gianfilippo

    #31: Encouraging Talkative Babies and Toddlers with Speech and Language Pathologist Maria Gianfilippo

    We hear from Speech and Language Pathologist Maria Gianfilippo, Founder of Organic Speech Therapy, about what it takes to raise talkative babies and toddlers.First, it’s important to know what the milestones and averages are in regard to spoken words by specific age targets. Yes, every child does develop at his or her own pace; however, within *reason*.We reflect upon the main contributors to a burgeoning vocabulary versus speech delays that should raise red flags.We learn about optimal...

    • 1 hr 8 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
81 Ratings

81 Ratings

andrea 418 ,

Get informed

This isn't your run of the mill, mainstream pregnancy and motherhood advice that you can find on What to Expect. If you're looking for advice outside of the 'doctor recommendation' this podcast is for you. April and Kat are so informed and educated!

Car-mama ,

Great podcast for new moms!

I happened to have stumbled upon Moms off the Record when I was pregnant, and I’m so glad I did! There is so much noise out there regarding very important topics that most people gloss over, go with the mainstream narrative, or just put 100% of their trust into the “experts” and don’t do their own research because it’s easier. It’s refreshing to listen to Kat and April’s perspective on important topics and I’m super grateful for the shared resources that have helped me. This is a must listen if you are a new mom and want to hear a different perspective from what is commonly prescribed. Very empowering!

sophiafaye12 ,

Great guests, epic conversations!

I practice and know a good deal about many of the topics covered in this podcast. The hosts ask fascinating questions of all their guests and I always learn something new. As a mom who often feels crazy and dismissed for the ways I’m raising my kids, this has helped me feel less alone and validated that I can trust myself and my own research. This is the podcast my crunchy mom self has been searching for!

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