cheesecake & crying

Hey mamas. This episode is an important conversation, and we're honoured to have advocate and activist Amanda Faun (@arborandwood) as our guest. This is a must-listen for white parents especially, who may be curious about navigating those first conversations about anti-racism and ally ship.  Amanda talks to us about how teaching our children through experiential learning and exposing our kids to diversity is more important than worrying about saying the right or wrong things. We also discuss how the perception of law enforcement is shaped by racial make-up, how decolonized education is a way to reclaim a BIPOC-centred experience in a lacking standard curriculum, and how homophobia and racism go hand in hand and need to be rooted out together.  Let's get to it. xo And of course make sure you're following both of us on the 'gram:  @cheesecakeandcrying @arborandwood

Hey mamas! With Father's Day right around the corner, we thought who better to give us the dad perspective then our very own babies daddies.  That's right, they're back…again. Uncensored and um, as riveting as always.  We pick their brains about parenting in a pandemic, the surprising things they've learned about themselves since becoming fathers, and the number one thing all new dads need. But you're definitely going to want to listen for the “not-so newlywed” speed round questions where we discover some pretty interesting new facts about each other, including just who the town hoore really is among the four of us. Let's get to it! xo Join our virtual village on Instagram @cheesecakeandcrying

Hey mamas! On this episode, our guest Monica Jones (@bymonicajones) gives us her fresh take on the *sometimes* generic and unattainable self-care that's saturating our social media feeds.  She tells us what led her to become a cheerleader for millennial moms and how figuring out your identity as a mom and learning to show up for yourself can enable you to better show up for your family.  We also talk about realistic self-care during every season of motherhood (including pregnancy), creative ways to get alone time, and how sharing our stories helps to feel less alone on this wild motherhood journey.   Monica also shares the motivation behind Melanated Mamas, her community aimed at amplifying the unseen joy in BIPOC mothers.  Let's get to it! xo And of course make sure you're following both of us  on the 'gram: @cheesecakeandcrying  @bymonicajones // @melanated.mamas 

Hey mamas! On today's episode we talk to Lavinia Brown (@laviniabrowncoaching), an inner child healing expert and psychodynamic coach for mothers. Yes, she is absolutely every bit as interesting as that sounds. We talk to Lavinia about healing your inner child through re-parenting, mothering in a patriarchal society, and how tracking your menstrual cycles can be so much more than just predicting your period. AND how tracking your menstrual cycles can actually be beneficial to your spouse or partner. We also break down those woman are “hormonal” stereotypes and why we're conditioned to think of our periods as something to be embarrassed about. Get ready to embrace your femininity and step into that power, Mama. Let's get to it! xo Connect with us on the 'gram: @cheesecakandcrying

Hey mamas! If you're in need of some motivation or inspiration today, we got you. On this episode we're chatting with Kari Russell (@karirussellcoaching), an energetic business coach, unapologetic entrepreneur, Human Design aficionado and of course, mom. Join us as we dive into HD, including how understanding children at their energetic core allows us as parents to better hold space for them and allow them to be who they truly are. We also talk about desire-led doing, surrendering to divine feminine energy, and what the heck gifts of shit are and how they can help you grow.  Let's get to it! xo Connect with us on the 'gram: @cheesecakandcrying

Hey mamas! On today's episode we talk to Cheyenne Scarlett: mother, entrepreneur, birth educator and currently pregnant person herself.  Listen in as Cheyenne chats about shifting from pursuing her once dream government job to following her passion to advocate for the health, wellness and education of pregnant people.   She shares with us some of her research on the birthing experience of black families, including how a lack of data here in Canada leaves a large gap in creating an equitable birthing experience for all pregnant people.  She also tells us what it was like to have COVID early on in her pregnancy and explains how the process of learning to drive a car can actually be a great analogy for the birthing experience. Let's get to it! xo Connect with us on the 'gram: @cheesecakandcrying

Hey mamas! If you have a baby or toddler and sleep has become some elusive mythical unicorn, you're definitely going to want to stick around for this. Because today we're talking to the creator of baby-led sleep, the leader of the sleep without sleep training movement, and the reason why Jenny is now a sleep coach: Lauren Heffernan, the founder of @islagracesleep Listen in as we chat about the concept of “broken” or “bad” babies, the theory behind the real reason parents sleep train, and why this is such a polarizing and triggering topic.  And obviously we get into some of the most common sleep challenges and debunk some of those pesky unhelpful myths we keep hearing.  Let's get to it!  xo Connect with us on the 'gram: @cheesecakandcrying

Hey mamas! On today's episode we talk to Dr. Vivian Chen, also known as @platefulhealth.  As a UK-trained MD turned low-tox living expert, Dr. Vivian shares with us how the birth of her daughter lead her to end that coffee, wine and brain fog life that we moms often know all too well, and how making small changes in your lifestyle can have big impacts on your health and the health of your family.  She shares with us some great tips for making low-tox living manageable and also some of the most common culprits that can cause toxin overload in your family's home.  Let's get to it! xo  Connect with us on the 'gram: @cheesecakandcrying

Hey mamas! Today we are talking to the one and only Dr. Jackie Schoemaker Holmes, who you might also recognize as @eatingheryoung (sidenote: if you're not already following her, you must immediately start). Join us as we chat about Jackie's postpartum and early motherhood journey and how it helped inspire the work she does, why we need to start trusting ourselves more as mothers, and how Jackie makes us all want to be problems for mediocre white men.  Let's get to it!  xo Connect with us on the 'gram: @cheesecakandcrying

Hey mamas!   Remember us? We wouldn't blame ya if you've forgotten. It's been a year.   For us, our year included a new house for one of us. A new baby for the other. 4823 lockdowns.

Hey mamas! Here it is, the quarantine edition of cheesecake & crying…although, we were recording via Zoom long before this pandemic so we're clearly ahead of the curve on that one. Anyhoo, today we're chatting about our current self-isolated situations and how we're coping while staying home. And as usual, we bring two unique perspectives. You're not going to want to miss this one as we have BIG news to reveal: and it isn't about Jenny's successful foray into artisanal bread baking …although she does make a kickass sourdough. We also discuss our biggest fears for a post-pandemic world, along with some vital lessons we've learned while in lockdown. We hope all our listeners are staying home and staying safe. Let's get to it! xo To listen, click the link in our bio or find us on iTunes, Spotify and all major platforms/apps. To connect with the podcast: @cheesecakeandcrying

Hey mamas! On today's episode we're chatting with Tara Filteau from the social enterprise Mother Daughter Empower. Tara is a busy mom of three who – alongside her daughter – is the cofounder of this movement that empowers young girls to be who they are and to become anything they want to be. Join us as we talk about Tara's formula for raising confident girls, some of the more common challenges of parenting girls in a world run by social media, and how we can work on maintaining that crucial mother-daughter bond through the infamous teenage years…dun dun dun. We also discuss the National Mother Daughter Conference and Empower Girl Awards, plus the overnight retreats that Tara and her daughter have created through Mother Daughter Empower. And of course we get her favourite cheesecake flavour! Let's get to it! xo To listen, click the link in our bio or find us on iTunes, Spotify and all major platforms/apps. To connect with the podcast: @cheesecakeandcrying To connect with Tara and Mother Daughter Empower: @motherdaughterempower To learn more about the upcoming conference or retreats, vote for this year's Empower Girl or join their online community, visit www.motherdaughterempower.ca

Hey mamas! On today's episode we're talking to Danielle Binns, a certified nutritionist and picky eating expert. We KNOW you guys are going to love this one, because who hasn't battled it out with their toddler at mealtime or got stuck in a rut making the same foods for their kids over and over (peanut butter toast, anyone?) Danielle has a refreshing take on how to approach feeding your kids. She explains “food jags” to us and why rotation is so important to prevent food obsessions, and also food intolerances. She tells us the role control plays at the dinner table and the right way to offer it to your kids to avoid the dinner table power struggle. Danielle also talks about how letting kids play with their food might be the key to getting them to eat it and shares her game-changing tool to do exactly that. Finally, we talk about how kid's menus are working against us and what Danielle's #kidsmenumovement is doing about it - including her appetizer hack that you will definitely want to try next time you eat out (you know, once the pandemic is over). Let's get to it! xo   To connect with the podcast: @cheesecakeandcrying To connect with Danielle: @daniellebinnsnutrition For the Superpower Foods Placemat: daniellebinns.com/placemat For a free training on turning your picky eater into a healthy eater: daniellebinns.com/webinar

Hey mamas! On today's episode, we're chatting all about marriage…after babies. Dun dun dun. We discuss some hard data we collected from our Instagram community on how their relationships changed after babies, whether they feel closer or less connected to their spouse after kids, and if their household dynamic has a default parent. And of course we share our own thoughts on all of this as well. As always, you can expect us to keep it real as we talk about the honest challenges relationships face after babies, like emotional labour overload, resentment, hormones, and yes we even touch a little on S-E-X. But not like too much because guys, our parents listen to this and that's just awkward.  But we do share some personal stories that show how adding new little humans to your home can also enhance your marriage and the love you have for your partner in wonderful and unexpected ways. Finally, as a special little treat we bring back our baby daddies for what can only be described as an um, “raw and uncut” perspective into the minds of our no-filter hubbies. The even answer some of your questions, including the one we all really want to know... does it actually take men that long to use the washroom?! Let's get to it! xo

Hey mamas! Well, it's the end of an era: we are both officially off maternity leave and “back” to work. Like paid work, I mean. Not just the 24/7 mom life grind. But I digress. The point is, all good mat leaves must come to an end. And that's what we're talking about today in this follow-up to our all moms are working moms series. We're bringing you two perspectives: Christy going back to working outside the home in her full-time corporate 9-5 role, with both kids in daycare, and Jenny working from the home as a mompreneur, with both kids home. Listen in as we quiz each other about what we're most looking forward to in this new phase, what we're most afraid of, and what we hope our kids take away from each of our very different careers. We also discuss how the working mom role has changed in the past few generations, and how the more domesticated dad role has evolved  – plus the surprising things they have to deal with now. And also how it's ultimately up to US to make the changes we want to see in our future job market, especially if we ever hope to create that elusive work/life balance. So, however you're working today mama, it's time to take a much-needed break. Let's get to it! xo

Hey mamas, On today's episode we hope to spread some awareness on a serious issue that, until recently, was something most of us didn't realize was happening in our very own community. An issue so important, that once we learned more about it, we knew we wanted to do what we could to ensure that parents and community members stay informed. We're referring to the issue of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation – happening right here in Durham Region. Today, we talk to Kate Moore from Safe Hope Home, a local long-term recovery program to help support survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation. Kate shares with us some of the incredible work that Safe Hope Home is doing and gives us the facts about the occurrence  of sex trafficking here in Durham Region. This is an underground issue but a very prevalent one. Kate talks about the misconceptions of what sex trafficking really looks like, points out a few local and well-known spots that are a common target area for recruitment into sex trafficking, as well as shares ways you can talk to your kids and teens to keep them informed – and most of all safe. We also discuss ways to get involved in Safe Hope Home initiatives and fundraisers, and how we as a community can contribute to the solutions.

Hey mamas! Today on the podcast, Jenny is talking to Joanne Brathwaite, a writer, editor, strategist, all-around badass mompreneur, and also single mom to a daughter who has what she likes to call, “a little something extra.” Joanne shares what she wishes more people understood about Down syndrome – including how outdated the medical community can be toward the diagnosis. But also how anyone who has a child with Down syndrome will tell you it was the best thing that ever happened to them. We get deep, discussing Joanne's biggest fear (it might surprise you), how she copes with her daughter being bullied (yes, it still happens, even in 2020), and how she managed to turn it around to raise awareness and change perceptions. Joanne shares her important message for other parents with children of different abilities: don't hide your story. There will always be someone who will find inspiration in it, and always eyes that will be opened from it. She also has a message for everyone else: don't be afraid to ask questions! Because someone will always be happy to share the right information. Jenny and Joanne also get super real about motherhood, in true cheesecake & crying fashion. They chat about why it's so important to have honest mom friends who keep it real – and who will be there if you just need to scream into the phone. Friends like Joanne herself. Let's get to it! xo

Hey mamas...and happy ho ho! That's right, it's our special holiday episode (sorry, no Michael Buble). But we are talking about all things Christmas – with a mom life twist, of course. We chat about the different types of moms at Christmastime, reveal our opinions on hot topics like whether Santa's suit is hot (it's not) and whether to elf or not to elf (on the shelf, that is). Be sure to stay tuned for our merry mom moments and find out which holiday classic Jenny watched while in labour last Christmas Eve. Disclaimer: we will be discussing some of Santa's secrets, so this episode is best listened to away from little ears! Let's get to it!  xo

Hey mamas! On today's episode we're chatting with Dr. Lindsay Weisner from Long Island, New York. She is a wife, mom, psychologist, author and fellow podcaster. Phew. Listen in as we get Lindsay's expert opinion on maternal mental health, including an interesting take on baby blues, why happiness shouldn't be our default, and how we can support fellow moms who may be suffering from postpartum mood disorders. We also talk about Lindsay's upcoming book, Ten Steps to Finding Happy, which features stories from 24 inspiring women and mothers to help raise mental health awareness and smash the stigmas surrounding depression and anxiety. And while we may be talking to a shrink, this conversation is anything but stuffy. We talk feminism, drop f-bombs, are wowed by Christy's HR math and hear what Lindsay really thinks about Christy's idea to join the 5 a.m. club. But we hope by now you wouldn't expect anything less than real talk from us. So…let's get to it! xo

Hey mamas! Today we're talking about toddlers. And how they can be jerks sometimes. But that it's really not their fault. They are just misunderstood little creatures who go from raising your temper to melting your heart in a matter of seconds. Being in between toddlerhood with our kids right now, we have learned a thing or two in the toddler trenches, mainly how easy it was to judge meltdowns from afar back when we were perfect parents…you know, before we actually had children. We chat about life with toddlers,  share our parenting styles and even discuss toddler brain growth and development from a psychological perspective. But like, really high level, because neuroscientists we are not. Perhaps we'll get into that more in a future episode. Oh and be sure to stick around until the end. There may be a cute little twist on our usual mom moments and cheesecake review that involves a couple cameos from our favourite preschoolers. Let's get to it! xo links: https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/ https://neufeldinstitute.org/   books: Rest, Play, Grow The Whole-Brain Child

Hey mamas!   On today's episode we get real about happiness – postpartum and beyond. With both of us facing postpartum-related challenges, we decided to take control of our mental and physical health and get happy, REAL happy. Come along on this ride with us as we test out some real-ass happiness strategies with the simple goal to make you happier and healthier than you were before you started. No extremes, no judgement or shame, no guilt if you don't “stick” to the plan – this is just about implanting a few small changes that we can reasonably make to improve our overall wellbeing. Because, welp, we deserve it! And so do you. Listen in as we rehash a recent mom-shaming incident, reveal a sweet aha moment about what our kids REALLY want from us, and discuss our belief that self-care and happiness is ultimately a choice. Let'ssss get happy!  xo

Hey mamas! On today's episode we're talking about friends with benefits – no, wait…moms. Friends with moms. Mom friends. That's the one. We chat about how *ahem* awkward it can be to put yourself out there as a mom, especially if you hate small talk like we do, and go right to chatting about baby poop and episiotomy scars. We test drove Peanut, the app we've dubbed “Mom Tinder” and tell you what we really think about it. We share our thoughts and a few tips on maintaining relationships with friends who don't have children – including the one thing single friends should NEVER say to their mom friends. And we talk about how dads get the short end of the social stick. We talk stroller gangs and boob dangling in our mom moments, PLUS: this week we review SHORTBREAD CHEESECAKE – did you hear that? SHORTBREAD. CHEESECAKE. We'll even tell you how you can get the chance to win a piece of this heaven for yourself. Oh, and you're going to want to stick around for another blooper reel segment. Hopefully you all find us as funny as we think we are. We leave you with the inspirational words of Christy McMillan and our main takeaway when it comes to mom dating: “Don't not try.” xo

Today's episode is part of our new healthy mom series to help empower mamas on their postpartum healing journey.   Christy chats with local mom, maker, holistic nutritionist and overall wellness guru, Amanda Parish of Honestly Nourish.   Amanda shares with us her c-section experience and long journey to recovery, and why sometimes, you just need to be an advocate for your own health. She lets us in on some of the best decisions you can make in pregnancy and postpartum to support your healing and recovery.   Plus, she shares some tips on how to get picky toddlers (is there any other kind?) to eat nutritious foods. Amanda also divulges her self-proclaimed “controversial” mom moment, and as always, cheesecake is had – this time there's a healthy twist (she is a holistic nutritionist after all). cheers & tears, Jenny and Christy xo BONUS! Here are some of Amanda's favourite prenatal supplements: New Chapter Perfect Prenatal  https://amzn.to/32LdmWi MegaFood https://amzn.to/2SvuJG0 Plus, a link to her upcoming kombucha workshop: https://honestlynourish.com/ shop/kombucha-workshop/

You think about it all the time, you can never get enough, and you would make a sacrifice to the gods for one night of how you used to do it before you had kids. That's right mamas, we're talking about SLEEP. On this week's episode of cheesecake & crying, Jenny is chatting with baby and toddler sleep consultant Eva Klein of My Sleeping Baby about every parent's favourite topic. Eva busts some bogus sleep myths, explains why naps are king, and tells us the number one thing you need right now that will help your little one – and in turn, you – get some much-needed ZZZs. If you want to learn more, download Eva's FREE Sleep Chart and Nap Guide: https://bit.ly/2J6nkdp https://bit.ly/2FLOeoC And don't forget to connect with us on the ‘gram: Eva: @mysleepingbaby Jenny: @jennylizpurdy Christy: @christy_mcmillan_ xo

Today's episode is the second in our working mom series! We're talking with someone who certainly embodies everything it means to be a hard-working mama: entrepreneur and mom to two busy boys, Bailey Neto. She also happens to be our friend and Jenny's sister-in-law. Bailey is also an amazing (and local!) hairstylist/guru opening her own salon with her business partner this week! How badass is that? Join us as we chat about what it's like for a mom in love with the hustle, but who also loves to be with her boys, making memories with her family. We discuss the elusive dream of work-life balance (our favourite myth), how a mompreneur manages a household full of flu and a fully booked day, and what inspires Bailey to take big risks in business.      Have a listen, and of course don't forget to rate, review and do all the things if you like what you hear. Also, if you're in the area DEFINITELY check out the grand opening open house for Bailey's new salon Cactus & Co.: Saturday, June 22 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  770 Lexington St. Oshawa, ON You can also connect with us on Instagram! @sauceyspice @jennylizpurdy @christy_mcmillan_   xo

Mom life be busy yo. Even mamas on mat leave – ok, maybe especially mamas on mat leave – work their butts off every single day. But whether you're a SAHM, a mom who commutes, a mom with a side hustle or a CEO mama, ALL moms are working moms. This is the inspiration behind our working moms series, and for our first episode (this one!) we chat a bit about our own work life backgrounds, bringing you both the work-from-home and work-outside-of-the-home perspectives. We discuss equity in the workplace (and why moms should be at the TOP of every employer's list), the overwhelm of the mental load overload, and whether work/life balance is actually even a thing. So mamas, we hope you'll kick back at the end of your 16-hour shift today (real talk) and have a listen! xo

This week's episode of cheesecake & crying is one you definitely don't want to miss. We're chatting with none other than our very own hubbies and baby daddies, who didn't need to be bribed or convinced in any way and fully agreed to be on our podcast of their own volition. We quiz the guys on pregnancy and labour, hear their dad moments (that obviously involve nudity and potty time), and of course share a couple slices of cheesecake. Stay tuned for the blooper reel at the end! xo

This week on cheesecake & crying, we chat (lament) about our first weekend away with multiple children, minus the dads. Our idea was to tackle the trip together: safety in numbers! Buuut, it obviously didn't go as planned. We learned diaper genies and dogs don't mix, bedtime and floor-to-ceiling windows don't mix, and most importantly, that unrealistic expectations and children NEVER mix. We discuss our mom “fails” but also reiterate how bad moments don't make you a bad mom. It's all about adjusting those pesky expectations and shifting your mindset, not only around the outcome of a experience, but about how much your kid can handle – i.e. you can't expect an overtired toddler outside of his comfort zone to rally and behave like a model child. Plus, in light of the weekend's events, we levelled up for this episode's critique segment: we decided to skip the cheesecake and go straight for the wine. #yasss xo

One this week's episode of cheesecake & crying, Jenny chats with mompreneur, yogi, and cheesecake purist, Kathia Fonseka. Pregnancy and postpartum didn't go exactly as planned for her, but she handled it with grace and gumption and now uses her own struggles to help empower other mamas (see, it's that village we keep harping about). She also shares with us the story behind her latest venture Back to Nature Mama, a line of natural beauty products made with simple ingredients (and that actually work!). She is the embodiment of “create what you wish existed!” Have a listen and don't forget to rate and review so we can keep bringing you more real talk for real moms! xo

This one is for all the mamas who were up taking care of a sick kid all night, but can never take a sick day themselves. For all the mamas who haven't showered in days, or gone pee alone in years. Who are both the CEOs and the labourers of their household. Who have long days, and even longer nights, but wouldn't trade a minute of it, because they know the years are short. So here's to all the new mamas, veteran moms, stepmothers, single moms, working moms, grandmas, nana and glammas. We get it now. And we're proud and humbled to be a part of the club. Happy Mother's Day to our cheesecake & crying village and to all the mommies out there. On this week's show, we talk about what motherhood has taught us so far, our first Mother's Day, and what NOT to do for Mother's Day – are you listening, daddies?? We also mention some upcoming local events this weekend, including: Jenny's mamas & minis yoga workshop on Thursday (@jennylizpurdy), an essential oils gift make and take @balancedlifeyoga with @jillian_locke on Friday, and a mama and babe stretch and shop @marketsbydreamday with @mamastevillage on Saturday. xo

What's this…? Twice in one week?! That's right, mamas. We're comin' at ya with an extra episode of cheesecake & crying. Because we're just so excited about all of the shows we have in store for you guys…and because we're impatient af. We're celebrating motherhood throughout the entire month of May, starting with today's bonus episode on the top 5 things you need to know BEFORE you head to the hospital – as well as a few key essentials every new mama must have. Be sure to share this one with any mommies-to-be that you know, and also be sure to listen yourself so you can laugh along with our labour day tales about ideal breastfeeding nipples and questionable ice packs. Enjoy! P.S. Interested in the upcoming mom and baby yoga workshop? Email thisyogalifewithjenny@gmail.com for more info or follow @jennylizpurdy xo

On this week's episode of cheesecake & crying, Jenny chats with local prenatal and pediatric chiropractor, Dr. Tara Dhanasar. If you've ever considered chiropractic for yourself or your babies, this interview is a must-listen. Discover how chiro care can truly optimize your health and wellbeing – it's about so much more than treating back pain! Dr. Tara is dropping knowledge that every mama will want to know, from why fevers are a good thing to the #1 thing you need to do during your mat leave. She also shares her own journey navigating autoimmune, as well as her biggest ‘aha' mom moment to date. And of course, we talk cheesecake. xo

We have a special treat for y'all today on cheesecake & crying. This week's episode is a spontaneous off-the-cuff bonus show that wasn't part of our original lineup, but was an idea sparked by a real conversation the two of us had last week that we thought we should also have with all of you. We're chatting all about holiday and party traditions, especially the issue of PRESENTS, and contemplating  how to strike a balance between making events memorable and meaningful without going Pinterest mom overboard and spoiling your kids. This isn't a show with any great ahas or takeaways – we're still trying to figure this one out ourselves. So, have a listen and then share your thoughts/ideas/traditions/secrets with us. We need input from our village! Check us out on Instagram @jennylizpurdy and @christy_mcmillan_ to find the recipes for the truffles we tasted on this week's show, as well as more info on Jenny's upcoming Mamas & Minis Mother's Day yoga workshop. You can also email Jenny at thisyogalifewithjenny@gmail.com. xo

On this week's episode of cheesecake & crying, we tackle the fourth trimester. Both recently emerged from our second time being swept up in the whirling, chaotic, murky fog that is postpartum, we are here to tell (warn) mamas-to-be what to really expect in those first few months after giving birth. If you're currently going through this phase yourself, or even if you're a seasoned survivor, you're sure to laugh/cry along with us as we rehash our experiences and how this life-changing time affected us physically, emotionally, and even spousal-ly. As always, we're keeping it real with you guys, revealing such coveted parenting hacks as “wouncing” to forever altering the way you will look at grapefruit. We cover it all: the good, the bad, the ugly, and of course, the wonderful – that would be the part where we eat the cheesecake. xo

In this debut episode of cheesecake & crying, meet your hosts and new mom besties, Jenny & Christy, and learn all about who we are, why you should care, and the story behind our podcast name. We also talk about the importance of finding your mom tribe and what you can expect in upcoming episodes. Spoiler: there will be cheesecake involved (and possibly crying).  And finally, we each share our first Mom Moment of the Week, which will be a regular installment – hell, it could be a whole podcast in itself. We're so excited to have you all join us for these weekly mom dates, so don't forget to subscribe to get all the goodies!  xo   P.S. The photo featured here is the two of us on the ultimate mom date: a wine tour in Tuscany, Italy. Yeah, that's right.