https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwThXlOZu-8 Melissa is joined today by Leah Stiegler, a Labor and Employment Lawyer, to discuss pregnancy rights in the workplace. Show Notes: * Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-pregnant-workers-fairness-act) Timeline of Women’s Pregnancy Rights in the Workplace (as referenced by Leah in the podcast): * 1964- The Civil Rights Act, Title 7 * 1978 – Pregnancy Discrimination Act * 1990- American with...

Melissa and Lindi unpack the different expectations on how they were raised versus how they want to raise their own kids. They also discuss how technology has impacted the ways we raise our kids. Oh, and Melissa sings the theme song for Hey Dude!!  

Melissa and Lindi podcast live from the third annual sidewalk sale and interview a few of the Latched Mamas in attendance.  

Deciding how you want your child to receive their education can seem daunting. Lindi and Melissa talk about their personal experiences in home schooling and public school education.

Lindi and Melissa dive into their past and share the story of how they met, how Lindi started working at Latched mama, and the amazing friendship that grew from it all!  

Melissa and Lindi talk through a few of their favorite things. They talk about food, jeans, water bottles, and hair dryers to name a few! Make sure to join our Latched Mama Podcast Facebook Group so you can also share a few of your favorite things!

Melissa & Lindi chat about the importance of saving your energy for the people and problems that matter most in life.

Lindi and Melissa banter about when kids get hurt. They talk about setting boundaries around childhood safety, and how those boundaries change based on situations and number of kids.#safetythird “It’s Sunday night and I don’t have time for the ER.” -Lindi

Melissa and Lindi (with a combined 12 kids between them!) talk tips and tricks for large families.  

The key question tackled in this podcast: What can those true mom friends bring to your life in motherhood? Lindi and Melissa talk about how tough it is to be vulnerable and take a leap to form connections. Show Notes: “To form meaningful connections with others, we must first connect with ourselves.” – Brene Brown Harvard Study: https://www.inc.com/nick-hobson/harvard-study-reveals-thing-makes-humans-happy-you-doing-complete-opposite.html “There’s an entire section in the bookshop called...

Melissa and Lindi talk tips and tricks about surviving the first trimester.

Melissa and Lindi tackle the last affirmation topics in this four part series: * What is best for you may not be best for me. * My thoughts have value. * I am getting stronger.

Melissa and Lindi tackle three really hard affirmation topics in this episode: * I am so much more than just a mom. * I trust my maternal intuition. * I am allowed to take time for my own happiness.

Melissa and Lindi go deep in to their feelings in this second of 4 episodes in the Affirmation Podcast Series. They discuss these three topics: * My worth cannot be measured in oz. or clothing sizes. * It’s ok to ask for help. * My needs are important.  

The Latched Mama Podcast is all about bringing a sense of community and encouragement to moms in the trenches of motherhood. In this first of 4 episodes, Melissa and Lindi discuss three affirmation topics: *  My Body Does and has done Extraordinary things. * Motherhood is hard and it’s ok if you don’t love every moment. * It’s ok to set boundaries.

According to a 2014 survey,* parenting is seen as more difficult than in the past. Melissa and Lindi unpack some of the challenges in the motherhood space – social media, faster-paced lives, technology, and comparisons. *https://ifstudies.org/blog/why-parenting-has-gotten-more-difficult/

Melissa is joined by Cat Dillingham, a regular Latched Mama Podcast guest. Cat shares some tips for how to share the load in parenting: * Tip 1: Ask for what you Need. * Tip 2: Say Thank You. * Tip 3: Set Boundaries. * Tip 4: Enlist Help. * Tip 5: Operate in your areas of Strength. * Tip 6: Accepting sincere effort without Critique. Listen to the full podcast as Cat and Melissa delve into each of these tips.    

Melissa and Lindi wrap up 2022 by talking about the highs and lows, growths, and successes. Listen for an exciting sneak peak announcement!

Melissa and Lindi talk about how lucky they are with their in-law relationships, and how they can be a cool bonus in life. But they do recognize that there are hard in-law situations and it is important to set boundaries and find your voice.

We often have this picture of the postpartum experience as beautiful – but moms are often left feeling broken and alone. Melissa and Lindi have a very raw discussion about post partum hormones and emotions.

We’re celebrating our 100th episode! Lindi and Melissa play a fun game, reflect on some of their favorite moments from the podcast, and chat about an awesome giveaway!  

Why do Siblings Fight? Who knows, because we certainly don’t. Melissa and Lindi talk about sibling fights and what they do in their own families.

Lindi and Melissa sit down to talk about setting boundaries around the Thanksgiving holiday.  Melissa’s lesson: “Set you boundaries. Don’t let it ruin you. And this is still the beginning of the holiday season.” The main point is to level set your expectations and enjoy time with your family this Thanksgiving week!    

Often, the first step in finding the right nanny or babysitter is simply recognizing and accepting you could use some help. For many of us moms, this is easier said than done. Finding the right person to care for your children can seem like an impossible task but Lindi and Melissa chat over their experiences and drop some helpful tips on how to find the most perfectly imperfect person to invite into your family.  

Melissa and Lindi contemplate the pros and cons of modern technology in the lives of our kiddos. They discuss screen time, cell phones, internet access, youtube, and much much more! All while adjusting to a new aesthetic in the podcast studio.