Episodes
This week Amanda & Katie talk to psychotherapist Sherry Maxwell about Grandparents and Setting Boundaries. In addition to being a therapist, Sherry is Amanda's Mom and Grandma (or Ma'ama) to her 3 kids. This is a great episode to share with the Grandparents-to-be in your life to get the conversation going about what type of Grandparent they want to be and setting boundaries for both of you.
Published 03/29/22
Published 03/29/22
This week Amanda & Katie talk about the top 5 challenges they found being pregnant for the second (or third) time!
Published 02/09/22
This week Amanda & Katie talk with Rachel about her delivery at the birth center with midwives. She talks about how she felt and what it was like. She always talks about a rare occurrence that happened after birth, when the umbilical chord snapped after she delivered the baby but before she delivered the placenta.
Published 01/25/22
This week Amanda & Katie talk with Rachel about her pregnancy and delivery in a birth center with a midwife. This is part 1 of 2. This week, Rachel starts at the beginning where she talks about some of her health struggles including hashimoto's disease and how she learned to listen to her body.
Published 01/11/22
Published 12/28/21
This week Amanda & Katie talk about some of their pregnancy regrets so you don't make the same mistakes!
Published 12/14/21
This week Amanda & Katie talk with Emily about her Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Cesarean. She also talks about her previous miscarriage, pregnancy with her rainbow baby and dealing with Cholestasis of pregnancy.
Published 12/01/21
This week Katie talks with Cynthia about the birth of her twins. They talk about her miscarriage, twin pregnancy, subchorionic hemorrhage, polyhydramnios and her twin delivery by emergency c-section.
Published 11/16/21
This week Amanda and Katie talk about getting your first partum period. What to expect...how you know it's your period...and when you'll get it! If you're in you're looking for support from like-minded moms check out our exclusive group at MommyMentorship.com
Published 11/02/21
This week Amanda & Katie talk about the old wives tales of gender prediction. Which ones were right for them and which ones were wrong. Looking for FREE resources, check out www.bestlifemomsclub.com
Published 10/19/21
This week Amanda & Katie bring you part 2 of "thing we wish we knew before becoming a mom" as discussed by our Mommy Mentorship group. If you're looking for a safe place to talk with other moms, we'd invite you to join our Mommy Mentorship group. You can check us out at MommyMentorship.com
Published 10/12/21
This week Amanda & Katie share pieces of advice members of their Mommy Mentorship group shared that they wish they knew before becoming a mom. Please Note: Consent was given to share these tidbits with you. If you're looking for a non-judgemental group of ladies who are happy to share information or provide a listening ear please join us! Www.MommyMentorship.com
Published 10/05/21
This week Amanda & Katie talk about balancing your fur-baby with a new baby! The different dynamics, the struggle and the guilt that come along with devoting yourself to your baby while still giving love and affection to your beloved pet!
Published 09/28/21
This week Amanda & Katie talk about ways to overcome the stress of information overload. Since we live in the information age, there is so much information to be found online. What is good info? What's bad info? How do I become less overwhelmed? We'll chat about a few things that helped us!
Published 09/21/21
This week Amanda & Katie talk about 4 steps to processing your birth story! We talk about the good and the bad, the importance of processing everything and why you should write it down! If you're looking for information on our Mommy Mentorship program go to MommyMentorship.com
Published 09/08/21
This week Amanda and Katie are joined by Caitlin who shares the birth story of her second son, Grayson. Last week she shared about her pregnancy and this week we hear about giving birth to her second son during the covid-19 pandemic. Lookin for some FREE resources? Go to BestLifeMomsClub.com
Published 08/31/21
This week Amanda & Katie talk with Caitlin about her second pregnancy including having a negative blood type and spotting early on plus dealing with placenta previa. Don't forget to join us next week when Caitlin shares her birth story with us!
Published 08/25/21
This week Amanda & Katie are looking about on 6 things they love looking back and remembering about their pregnancy! Now, every pregnancy is different and some you might agree with...and others maybe not! But these are what we like to think about and reflect upon.
Published 08/17/21
We are back after a two week break! This week Amanda & Katie are talking about how they dealt with anxiety in the 1st and 2nd trimester. This is something that all pregnant woman experience at some point yet we all feel like we are the only one who experiences this. We are here to let you know that you are not alone and, if you're looking for support and you're in your third trimester, check out our Mommy Mentorship program at MommyMentorship.com!
Published 08/10/21
This week Amanda and Katie are talking with Lescia about her pregnancy as she has type 2 diabetes. She shared all the monitoring and tracking she had to do and talks about her team that helped her have a safe and healthy pregnancy. Looking for some pregnancy FREEBIES check out BestLifeMomsClub.com
Published 07/20/21
This week Katie talks with Carolyn about her emergency c-section and the effects her medical PTSD had on her while giving birth. There is a TRIGGER WARNING with this episode, however Carolyn gives some great information for others moms who might experience PTSD while delivering.
Published 07/13/21
This week Amanda & Katie talk about things to think about when choosing a breast pump. They talk about the different types, questions to ask yourself and share some candid experiences!
Published 07/06/21
This week, Amanda & Katie are chatting about 5 ways they aren't the mother they thought they'd be. These tend to be common themes they've noticed amongst chatting with their friends. If you're looking for FREE downloads check out BestLifeMomsClub.com
Published 06/29/21
This week Amanda & Katie are talking about postpartum rage. Everyone talks about postpartum depression...you sometimes hear about postpartum anxiety but nobody is talking about postpartum rage. We're talking a bit about it, sharing some experience and giving some tips on ways to help!
Published 06/22/21