Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! In this episode, we are learning all about non-outcome-based childbirth preparation with my special guest, Amanda Gorman. As a childbirth educator and postpartum support advocate, Amanda brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. She shares some incredible insights into what it means to approach childbirth without being tied to a specific outcome, discusses three different types of knowing that can aid women in their birth...

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! Get ready to dive into a topic that's all about empowering moms and shattering the notion that certain pelvic floor symptoms are just "normal" after becoming a mom. Join me as I share this conversation with Johanna Metzger, a physical therapist extraordinaire and certified lactation consultant. In this episode, we explore the essential aspects of pelvic floor physical therapy and uncover the various postpartum symptoms that women may encounter. We...

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! In this enlightening episode, I sit down with certified life coach Anna Locke to explore the incredible potential of leveraging your hormone cycle to optimize your energy and increase self-awareness.  Anna helps her clients establish structure and routines that honor their cyclic feminine energy so they can thrive through the spiritual journey of motherhood and business. Together, we discuss how to approach each phase of the hormonal through a...

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! Join me for an eye-opening episode as I chat with the amazing Dr. Carrie Pagliano about pelvic floor health. Dr. Pagliano is a true pioneer in this industry, and she's here to share her wisdom on how pregnant and postpartum moms can not only plan for their activity but also prepare for their delivery from a pelvic floor perspective.  In our conversation, we discuss the importance of pelvic floor health for all individuals, but especially pregnant...

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! Get ready to dive into the world of herbal medicine with the amazing Lauren Alicia, a birth/postpartum doula & herbalist in the LA area who is here to share her wealth of knowledge on supporting mamas and women through the power of herbs. You’ll get to hear about Lauren's journey into doula work and holistic medicine and learn about the amazing benefits of herbs, like relaxing your cervix, healing after labor, and addressing deficiencies. If...

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! I’m excited to introduce Julia Karol, my special guest who is leading the way for alternative family structures. Julia hosts a podcast called Stork’d, where she invites everyday friends, family, neighbors, and experts to share their journey of what it means to create and define a family.  In this episode, we dive into some really important topics, including why alternative structures need support, single parenting, and the family positivity movement...

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! I’m thrilled to be joined by Lahana Vigliano, the CEO and founder of Nuvitru Wellness, a company that specializes in women's hormones and gut health. Lahana is a board-certified clinical nutritionist who uses functional medicine lab testing to personalize each patient's journey. In this episode, we will be discussing the important connection between stress, essential hormones, and nutrition, and how they impact our overall wellness. During our...

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! Join me and my guest Hazel Walker as we talk about communication with your partner during the postpartum time. Hazel is a licensed marriage and family therapist who is dedicated to teaching moms and couples how to thrive in their postpartum experience.  Tune in to our conversation and learn how to become a better team with your partner, set expectations, communicate effectively, and prioritize self-care. These practical tips are just what you need...

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! In this episode, Iesha Vincent from the lifestyle blog LivingLesh is here to share her mindblowing travel hacks for pregnant mamas that will definitely make the journey easier. The goal is to arrive at your destination on time with all of your luggage, and Iesha tells us how to do it with comfort in mind. She is also a stay-at-home-working-mom and has had to navigate working remotely while juggling newborn life simultaneously. Whether it’s how to...

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! I am so excited to share with you another co-hosted episode with my wonderful friend, Dr. Julie Fernandes. Together, we will be sharing some amazing insights and tips on what to expect during the first year of motherhood. In this episode, we'll be discussing everything from the mental preparation required for motherhood to the misconceptions that many women have. Julie will share her personal experiences and together, we’ll give some great advice on...

In this episode, Tessa Visser talks about her work in pediatrics and coaching, and why she felt the need to extend her services to postpartum wellness for moms. She shares the most important things to know about taking care of your newborn, including feeding, sleep, and immediate postpartum concerns like umbilical cord care and c-section healing. Tessa also discusses the importance of postpartum wellness for moms, which often goes overlooked in our culture. She explains how moms can tell if...

In this episode, I'm chatting with the amazing Gigi Vincent - a childbirth educator, doula, newborn care specialist, and lactation educator. We're talking all about matrescence - that crazy transition into motherhood - and how to make it a little less daunting. We get real about creating a postpartum support team because let's be honest - we can't do this alone! Gigi shares her secrets to streamlining the newborn learning curve and thriving in the fourth trimester and beyond by taking a...

Being a first-time mom can be overwhelming, especially when you don't have all the support you need. Life coach Monika Malan knows this firsthand. She was 8 months pregnant when the pandemic hit, and gave birth in the first month of lockdown. With limited support, she turned to the internet for advice, only to find conflicting opinions that led to analysis paralysis and fed her anxiety.    In this episode, Monika shares her journey of overcoming analysis paralysis and making decisions with...

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! Join me in this episode as I talk with Kaely Harrod, an experienced doula and mother of three who has been helping families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum for over 12 years. We dive deep into the topic of birth trauma and specifically discuss ways moms can minimize the amount of trauma they experience during birth.   Kaely shares her own experience with birth trauma due to a Bicornuate Uterus and how it was the driving force behind her work...

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! In this episode, I chat with Sarah Marie Bigler, a STEM mom (science - technology - engineering - math) who has taken on the challenge of navigating work/life balance in motherhood. As a mechanical engineer, mom of two, and certified birth/postpartum doula, Sarah has had to learn firsthand how to juggle the demands of her career and her family. She shares her inspiring journey of returning to work after maternity leave and the challenges she faced as...

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! The ladies of The MINT Prjct join me to bust a few myths about pregnancy/postpartum exercise and nutrition, as well as explain more about their programs and resources to train fitness professionals how to support and guide women in that stage of life to heal, grow, and be the happiest version of themselves.   They have made it their mission to clear the confusion and build the relationship between healthcare & fitness, making exercise for pregnant...

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! My guest, Jodi Graves, believes there’s a serious lack of help from the medical community for mamas in those first six weeks postpartum. In fact, she refers to this time as The Black Hole of healthcare.    In our conversation, we discuss more about The Black Hole of healthcare, what women can do to find support in those six to eight weeks postpartum, and the importance of nutrition while the body is healing. She also explains the differences between a...

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! My guest, Kristen O’Dell, is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with almost 20 years of experience working as a Neonatal Provider.   She and I discuss everything about ‘the golden hour’ - what it is and the benefits of practicing it immediately after birth. We also talk about Kristen’s breastfeeding tips and hear more about the journey she walked giving birth during the pandemic, as well as the PTSD she suffered in the...

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! This is another co-hosted episode with my good friend Dr. Julie from The Confident Parenting Podcast with Dr. Julie Fernandes! In this episode, we are discussing how we currently handle the usual exhaustion in motherhood. If you are a new mom or a parent that feels like they’re drowning, this is a great topic to listen to. In our conversation, we discuss how we’re both managing our energy in life right now, how to prioritize tasks, how to rest...

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! Big emotions in our kids are like a rite of passage for us parents. And because it’s something we all go through, I’ve brought guest Emily Hamblin to the show to share her expertise. Emily is the creator and co-host of the Enlightening Motherhood podcast & life coaching business. As a mom of 4, former foster mom of 27, and educator of all ages, she definitely understands what it’s like to feel overwhelmed with your children’s intense behaviors...

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! OBGYNs are an integral part of the pregnancy journey. But there’s a problem in our culture when we over-rely on them for not just pregnancy, but the whole postpartum period. They might be great at delivering babies, but that doesn’t mean they’re an expert on the human body and all of its intricacies. Joining me to talk about this further is Tanya Tringali, the owner and founder of Mother Wit Maternity. She is a Certified Nurse-Midwife on a mission...

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! New parents often wonder how they are supposed to get quality sleep when their baby gets up every few hours. My guest Manu Brune and I explore this topic and discuss how to encourage proper sleep habits in babies so that everyone can benefit! Manu’s story is very similar to mine, in that she had to call in the help of a professional to sleep train her firstborn because she was already pregnant with her second. And it worked after only three...

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! My guest today is on a mission to make other women more aware of perinatal mental illnesses like postpartum anxiety and OCD. Ligaya Lange gave birth to her daughter during COVID following a traumatic 54 hr/C-section birth. A few weeks later, she realized she was suffering from very bad anxiety that was preventing her from bonding with her baby. And so began a long and arduous journey to find the right treatment and get well for her family.  In...

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! My guest, Markella Kaplani, has seen many moms suffer from an identity crisis in motherhood, coupled with the guilt and shame that tend to tag along. In our discussion, we talk about her personal story of a difficult postpartum, the problem of viewing motherhood as a role, matrescence and the motherly instinct, and the conflicting tension between being a successful mother and being a successful woman in today’s society.  Markella is a...