Has breastfeeding always been so hard? Have women always been shamed for not being able to breastfeed? Emily Kearney dives into the history of breastfeeding, why it matters, and the shame surrounding it. 

How do we prevent our children from becoming victims of child abuse? While we as parents would rather just not think about it, the reality is that at least one in seven children in the United States experience child abuse. But, we as parents can do a lot to prevent it. Consent educator and child abuse prevention specialist Rosalia Rivera discusses how to educate our children about body safety, boundaries, and consent along with how we as parents can minimize opportunities for abuse. She also...

Do you want to earn money by doing something you are passionate about, all while raising children? Elise Crawford Gallagher, founder and CEO of Ringlet Studio, discusses how she helps women-owned businesses succeed and women become financially independent. She talks about how she herself has been able to manage running a business as a mom. She also discusses how there is a space for every woman to earn money while pursuing her passions. Financially, she chats about how success is not measured...

Every mom knows about the dreaded first time having sex after having a baby. Most women are inappropriately told by healthcare practioners, family, and friends, to "grit and bear it." Some moms also continually struggle with the ability to experience pleasure during sex after having a baby. What if it didn't have to be so bad? Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed, D.O., a New York City based pelvic pain physician, talks about all things sexy in this episode. She discusses why many women should not do kegels,...

Want to raise a little scientists? Or, at least want your child to be well-rounded and have fun learning STEM? Kay Yang, Mechanical Engineer and Inventor, chats about how to get your children interested in STEM activities and make the activities approachable for all moms. She also pays particular attention to how to get young girls interested in STEM, given that most STEM activities are presented in a way that caters to boys. And, she talks about how to get both boys and girls channel their...

Thinking of a home birth? Should you have one? Dr. Candace Howe, a board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and partner at HM Medical, chats about the appeal of home births and how you can have an empowered hospital birth. You can find out more about Dr. Howe's practice by clicking here and Hoag Hospital by clicking here. Watch the VIDEO BY CLICKING HERE

What role does the intellectual life play in the lives of mothers? Too often mothers are reduced to their emotional life which – while beautiful – does not encompass all that we are. Rachel Bulman chats about how we as mothers are more than how we “feel”, and while we are learning the value of our emotions – and of the freedom required to actually feel happiness, sadness, joy, or anger – we must not allow ourselves to be reduced to them alone.

Have you experienced an unplanned pregnancy?  What would you do if a friend confided in you that she was pregnant and it was not expected?  Alexa Hyman, founder of Back in February, shares her difficult, yet beautiful and inspiring, journey through an unplanned pregnancy and how motherhood is the best thing that has ever happened to her.  She talks about how to support a friend who has an unexpected pregnancy, how to create a space for negative feelings while still remaining positive and...

Do you want a big family? Or, do you want a smaller family but would like to implement some handy tips and tricks that big families have learned? Adele Collins shares her wisdom and practical advice for having more than the average size family.  She has seven children—six plus one on the way.  Adele shares the joy and beauty of having a big family, along with the struggles and negativity. Now, this episode isn't meant to promote a big family for every single family—many families have...

Is your child a picky eater? Are you frustrated with meal time?  Is your child always hungry and asking for a snack?  Do you want your child to have a healthy relationship with food and a healthy body image both as a child and adult?  Pediatric dietician Ashley Smith shares the best practical tips on how to properly feed your children, how to approach meal time, how to incorporate more variety and healthy foods, plus many more. Her tips are applicable for parents of children of all ages!

All women have an innate desire to be mothers. All women are called to be spiritual mothers, even if that does not entail being a biological, adoptive, or foster mother. Sister Stephanie Baliga, the Running Nun, talks about her journey to becoming a nun and how every single woman is meant to be a spiritual mother. And, she gets deep about why we as women are obsessed with perfection and the desire to be the "perfect" mom.

Ever wonder how military moms juggle motherhood with military life? Ali Denning chats about why she joined the military, how she handles having three children (plus, one on the way!) with a demanding job, the positives/negatives of military life, and how civilian moms can best support military moms.

What are developmentally appropriate expectations in children? Why do we expect children to act like adults when they are toddlers? Developmental psychologist Dr. Amber Morabito discusses ways our children communicate with us with their behavior, how can we better understand behavior as communication, how we can reframe the notion of the "strong willed child," how to install grit in our children, plus much more.

The Labor Nurse Mama is back to talk all things VBACs, C-Sections, and the fear of birth. Trish Ware, a labor and delivery nurse with over fifteen years of experience, talks about why some women end up with medically unnecessary c-sections, how c-sections are life-saving, myths about VBACs, how women can make the best choices to get the best shot at having a VBAC, and how to be proud of their body and not feel like a failure no matter what kind of birth they have.

Yoga isn't just an exercise to do at a studio, it's something you can incorporate into your busy daily motherhood life. April Lovett of Unfold Yoga chats about how to the benefits of yoga and having a community, especially in the prenatal and postpartum period. She also talks about how incorporate breathing techniques, mantras, and small exercise throughout your day. Enjoy a free yoga class and/or 15% April's courses by using the code "mothergoodco"

Did you know that there is so much more to potty training than just not wearing a diaper? Quiara Smith, pediatric pelvic health occupational therapist, talks all things toilet training, including how can you teach your toddlers good bowel and bladder habits, what is the right age to potty train, what to do if your child struggles with constipation, how to get your child to feel the urge to pee and poo, plus so much more!

Are you struggling to find the time to take a shower or other basic necessities while having young children? Are you having a hard time communicating with your spouse what kind of help you need from him, as well as actually getting that help? Therapist, Catherine O'Brien, chats about why self-care after baby is so important, how to better communicate with your spouse so that you can get that time, how to communicate effectively so that you and your spouse can work as a team, plus much more.

Do you want to play with your baby or toddler in a way that promotes their development? Pediatric Physical Therapist Dr. Danielle PT, DTP chats about purposeful play—simple activities you can do with your baby/toddler for each age range. She also discusses the many ways you can have your baby do tummy time, ways to prevent improper development, how to practice gross motor skills to prepare for potty training, plus much more!

Margaret McEachran shares her postpartum story of being diagnosed with postpartum hypertension twice, after experiencing completely normal pregnancies. Most pregnant women are familiar with preeclampsia and monitored for it, but postpartum hypertension is not effectively monitored to the extent it needs to be in women's healthcare. We hope this episode raises awareness to this important aspect of women's healthcare.

How do you make your dreams a reality while having kids? Emmy Award winning filmmaker Crystal Avila Floeder chats about how she has continued to make films while having two children under two years old, and is currently in the process of launching her own film production company. Her documentaries have appeared on Amazon Prime, and she filmed her latest documentary while 8 months pregnant. Crystal shares practical tips on how she is able to be both a present mother and make time for her...

Do you struggle with keeping your temper in check while parenting? Deborah Davis, parenting coach and author of How to Keep Your Daughter From Slamming The Door, discusses practical tips for parents to better control their own emotions when faced with testy tantrums.

How do feminism and motherhood go hand in hand? Leah Libresco Sargeant talks about the shortcomings of mainstream feminism, which accepts the premise that women and children are stuck in a zero-sum game, and proposes an alternative kind of feminism that acknowledges the humanity of both babies and women. Aspects of this other feminism Leah discusses include: how an important aspect of feminism to not pretend babies are manageable, how women are excluded from medicine, plus more.

Ever wonder how difficult raising twins is? Try quadruplets! Justina Kopp chats about her surprise when she and her husband found out they were expecting quadruplets, what her pregnancy was like, what her delivery was like, and like with toddler quadruplets. Her advice is also applicable for moms with singles as well, so you won't want to miss our conversation.