On today's episode, Christa talks with Dr. Dianna Dixon from Pump with Purpose. Dr. Dianna works with breastfeeding mamas to help reach their pumping goals.    Follow her on Instagram: @pumpwithpurpose    Check out her website: pumpwithpurpose.com  Join our email list at mommyknowsbest.com and get 15% off your first order at MKB.com as well as product launch announcements, exclusive deals, mommy events and more! Currently pregnant? Planning on breastfeeding but don’t know where to start?...

On today's episode, Christa talks with Dr. Michelle Hu, a hard of hearing pediatric audiologist. She works with parents and children identified as deaf or hard of hearing.  We talk about her experience and how she loves helping and empowering parents in this new chapter.    Check out her website and social media:    Website: https://www.mamahuhears.com/    Her Course: www.mamahuhears.com/course    IG: @mama.hu.hears    Join our email list at mommyknowsbest.com and get 15% off your first...

On today's episode, Christa talks with Bryana Kappadakunnel, from Conscious Mommy. Bryana is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, and Infant Mental health Specialist. We talk about what it means to be a conscious parent. She also discusses why we should set boundaries with our children instead of punishments. Finally, we discuss some typical childhood anxieties and how they can manifest into adulthood.    Check out her website and social media: ...

For today's episode, we thought it would be fun to reshare some clips from our most popular episodes from 2022!  TOP 5: Kristen Sorondo, RN, IBCLC (IG: @orlandolactation) - Tips for Working Moms: Pumping at Work      TOP 4: Sarah Giannetta (IG: @the.midwifemummy) - Hypnobirthing: Tips and Tricks for a Positive Birth      TOP 3: Mommy Labor Nurse (IG: @mommy.labornurse) - What to Expect at Your First Newborn Appointment      TOP 2: Jessica Hurd (IG: @jessica_studer2) - Married at First...

On today's episode, Christa talks with Chloe Mediumship. Chloe is a medium from the UK that is able to communicate with spirits and angels. She really discovered her gift after her grandma passed away and has been using her gift since then to help people all over the world. We talk about how she became Chloe Mediumship, what signs you can look for to see if spirits are contacting you, and how she even can read people's mental health and fertility! Plus, she does a bonus shocking reading on...

On today's episode, Christa talks with Nicole Stewart. When Nicole became a mother, she found herself surprised by many things that no one seemed to talk about. At the time, it seemed Instagram was a place for pretending and only posting the highlights.    Nicole found opening up and being honest about her struggles she was able to feel more connected with herself. Nicole now works with moms to help support them in the fourth trimester.    She is currently working on a wellness program for...

On today's episode Christa dives deep into one of her favorite topics - negative thoughts and how to reprogram your brain.    So why do we have negative thoughts? And can we stop them from happening?    Christa breaks it down and shares her favorite tips for retraining your brain and why it's so beneficial!  Follow her on Instagram: @heysoulchrista    DON'T MISS OUR BLACK FRIDAY SALE!  20% off select products for Amazon Prime members on Mommy Knows Best's Amazon Store from November 24th...

On today's episode, Christa talks with Whitney Copeland. Back in 2021, Whitney, her husband, and four children sold everything they had to start a new life on the road. They bought a used bus and fixed it up to be their new home.  Their new journey started out just the way they had imagined - traveling to beautiful sights, having more family time, and learning along the way. But, it all came crashing to a halt when one night a gas leak led to an explosion on the bus. This left two of her...

On today's episode, Christa talks with registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, Sarah Gold Anzlovar.      Sarah helps moms take the stress out of eating and learn to eat to feel their best  show up for their little ones and ditch the "mom diet culture".    Website: https://www.sarahgoldrd.com/    Instagram: @busy.mom.nutrition    Next Peanut Pod is November 17 at 1 PM CST: https://peanut.app.link/dU9IYjEEUtb    Join our email list at mommyknowsbest.com and get 15%...

On today's episode, Christa chats with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Shelly Taft. We talk all about the top breastfeeding misconceptions, when milk comes in, and the latest update on the formula shortage!    Follow her on Instagram: @shellytaftibclc    Check out her website and podcast!  Website: https://www.shellytaftibclc.com/     Podcast: https://www.shellytaftibclc.com/podcast/    Join our monthly Facebook Room today, Nov. 3rd at 11AM CST! Join here:...

On today's episode, Christa shares a clip from her recent Peanut Pod where she talks about her favorite tips for showing yourself love every day. The Self-Love Bootcamp is filled with real life scenarios and tips for things you can start doing today to love yourself more! Follow her on Instagram: @heysoulchrista    NEW Mommy Knows Best Lactation Cookie Bites - 20% off through the month of October!  Get yours here: https://bit.ly/MKBCookieBites    Also available on Amazon:...

On today's episode, Christa chats with MJ Renshaw, a certified breathwork trainer. MJ shares the key benefits of breathwork for any ailment and how it can even help in centering your nervous system in your motherhood journey. She shares some amazing facts about grounding and syncing your menstrual cycle to the moon. It will blow your mind!  Check out her website: http://www.mjrenshaw.ca    Follow her on IG: @beingmethod    NEW Mommy Knows Best Lactation Cookie Bites - 20% off through the...

On today's episode, Christa chats with Pelvic Floor Therapist, Dr. Sara Reardon, also known as The Vagina Whisperer. We chat all about the importance of pelvic floor health, from what causes a weakened or tense floor to ways women can help tighten or relax their pelvic floor, plus how breastfeeding and lactation can affect pelvic floor health.    Check out her links:  Pelvic Floor Online Platform with Exercises, Education and one-on-one online consults with Pelvic PT:...

On today's episode, Christa talks to Kaley Willer, a mom of 4 and literacy specialist from Leaping into Learning. She uses her platform to help parents and their kids feel empowered to read. We talk all about tips for kids struggling with reading, common mistakes she sees when it comes to teaching kids to read, and shares encouragement and help for parents with kids of all ages!    Check out her website: https://www.leapingintolearning.com/    Follow her on Instagram: @leapingintolearning ...

On today's episode, Christa shares a clip from her recent Peanut Pod where she talks about how to stop the comparison and enjoy your journey! So many times in life we are being compared to where other people are at in their own life which can make us feel inadequate and insecure.    Christa shares her favorite tips for staying in her own lane and doing things that make her happy.   Follow her on Instagram: @heysoulchrista  IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:   September is NICU Awareness Month! Check...

On today's episode, Christa talks with Karlie Causey, co-founder of Jen and Keri, a postpartum activewear line. We discuss how women can build foundations to stay active in postpartum.    Follow her on Instagram: @drkarlie    Listen to our Peanut Pod (MomTalks with Christa) on October 6th at 1 PM CST! Christa will talk about the topic "Feeling Alone: Simple Ways to Create Connections". Download the Peanut app here: https://www.peanut-app.io/  Join our Facebook Room every first week of...

Today we talk with Dr. Wendy Bartley, physical therapist and mom of three, about overcoming the overwhelm. She shares the story of finding out she was pregnant with twins when her son was only 7 months old and how her journey as a new mom convinced her to merge her life's work with helping moms.    Follow her on Instagram: @cupfullofme    In case you missed it, September is Baby Safety Month! Follow us on IG @mommyknowsbest to see our baby safety tips for this month!  Listen to our Peanut...

On today's episode, Christa talks with Fertility Dietician, Kaylee Frazier. We talk about how nutrition can improve your egg quality, the root cause approach to infertility using nutrition and lifestyle, and what our menstrual cycle can teach about our overall health.    Check out her links:  Website: kayleefraziernutrition.com    Facebook Group "Feeding Your Fertility": https://www.facebook.com/groups/500876978212394    Follow her on Instagram: @Feeding.Fertility.RD     In case you...

On today's solo episode, Christa talks about Black Breastfeeding Week reminders, Baby Safety Month coming up in September, and shares a clip from her recent Peanut Pod talking all about the Three Parts of Self-Compassion.    Follow her on Instagram @heysoulchrista  DON'T MISS IT!    August 25 to 31 is Black Breastfeeding Week! Learn more about Black Breastfeeding Week here: https://blackbreastfeedingweek.org/   MomTalks with Christa and Mommy Knows Best are committed to providing...

On today's episode, Christa talks with Bottle Aversion Coach, Szilvia Lanzas. She talks about the telltale signs of bottle aversion, common mistakes parents make when it comes to bottle feeding, and important tips for parents struggling.    Check out her links:    Her Website - https://www.bottleaversion.com/    Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/bottleaversion  Youtube Page - https://www.youtube.com/c/BottleAversion  What Is Bottle Aversion And How To Solve It -...

On today's episode, Christa talks with Dr. Colleen Reichmann about Body Positivity. We dive into the true meaning of body positivity, how we know we've been affected by generational patterns of disordered eating, and how we can help break the cycle for future generations.  Check out her links:    Website: www.colleenreichmann.com    Substack: https://colleenreichmann.substack.com    Her book on this link  Follow her on Instagram: @drcolleenreichmann  Email her at:...

On today's episode, we talk with Karissa Whitman from Mom After Baby. After her own struggles with postpartum, she decided to help moms and share important resources so they don't feel so alone. We talk about the importance of setting boundaries and leaning into your emotions.    Check out her links:  Website: https://momafterbaby.com/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MomAfterBaby    Free Facebook Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourmotherhood    Tiktok:...

On today's episode, we talk with The Parenting Coach, Crystal Haitsma. She talks about how we can heal ourselves by looking inward and why it's important to break the cycle. She is a Certified Life Coach who uses casual coaching and mindfulness combined with connection-based parenting.    Check out her links:    Find your parenting personality quiz: https://coachcrystal.involve.me/parents-organic    The Freedom Moms Podcast:...