Great Job Mama

In this episode Birth and Postpartum Doula Brighid Quinn joins us to chat all about Doulas! From what a doula does, how a doula can support a mama during pregnancy, birth and postpartum to how a doula may even be a better support system than a friend or family member! If you're considering hiring a doula or just curious as to what a doula does, this is a must listen!  More From This Episode: http://healthygrocerygirl.com/greatjobmama  Stay Connected On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/great.job.mama/  

In this episode Erica Mock, founder of Twenty Five Eight joins us to discuss the role of food through each stage of motherhood including postpartum recovery and breastmilk production. She shares her home birth experience as a first time mom, her struggles and experience during postpartum and we connect on the importance of having various types of moms friends!  More From This Episode: http://healthygrocerygirl.com/greatjobmama  Stay Connected On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/great.job.mama/  

In this episode Suzannah Neufeld MFT, C-IAYT, CEDS-S joins us to discuss anxiety and depression in pregnancy, postpartum and far into motherhood. Suzannah is a licensed psychotherapist, certified yoga therapist, and certified eating disorder specialist. This is beautiful, honest conversation with an expert and a mama who has a heart to help and support mothers. We hope this episode reminds you that you're not alone even on the hard, dark days and that you are doing a great job! More From This Episode: http://healthygrocerygirl.com/greatjobmama  Stay Connected On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/great.job.mama/  

In this episode Annya White-Brown joins us to share her journey and experiences raising a daughter with special needs while also starting and growing a business!  More From This Episode: http://healthygrocerygirl.com/greatjobmama Stay Connected On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/great.job.mama/    

In this episode Melissa and Brittany from the Chaotic Commute join us to chat about the unique challenges women face who juggle 2 jobs - being a full time mom and also a working career woman. A few topics covered in today's show are maternity leave, returning to work after having a baby, creating a support system, burnout and self-care! More From This Episode: http://healthygrocerygirl.com/greatjobmama Stay Connected On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/great.job.mama/

In this episode Elizabeth Shaw, RDN joins us to share her infertility journey and how conceived her daughter! We talk about "Survivors Guilt & Depression" that some moms face after TTC for so long and the struggles they face once they do conceive and birth a baby. As an Registered Dietitian, Liz also shares about her dietary journey and IVF Nutrition guide. If you're in a season of waiting or have experienced infertility this episode is filled with hope, encouragement and insight into the journey to become a mom! Elizabeth Shaw (Liz) has been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for over 10 years, an adjunct professor for over 7 years and is a certified personal trainer. Liz is a best-selling author of the Fertility Foods Cookbook and recently released The Stress-Free IVF Nutrition Guide, with a family friendly healthy Instant Pot book on the way! She’s a nutrition expert and owns a nutrition communications business and maternal health practice in San Diego, California. You’ll find Elizabeth sharing daily over on her popular Instagram feeds @shawsimpleswaps and @bumps2baby! More From This Episode: http://healthygrocerygirl.com/greatjobmama Stay Connected On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/great.job.mama/

In this episode Jess Baumgardner joins us to share her birth stories as well as her experience being a NICU Mom.⁠ We cover topics such as; what she found helpful during her NICU days from the hospital, family, friends to what we could do different. How to support a NICU mom, postpartum, how she blends motherhood, creativity and her work and the importance of connecting with other mamas. ⁠ Jess is a positivity ambassador, mother of 3 and creative wizard of real and educational moments! She found her true calling in leading the way to a balanced psyche, healthier body; connecting women, and guiding them through the wonders and struggles of motherhood. ⁠   More From This Episode: http://healthygrocerygirl.com/greatjobmama Stay Connected On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/great.job.mama/

In this episode Carley Hall joins us to share her birth stories as well as her honest postpartum journey. We discuss birth consent and how lack thereof may contribute to birth trauma, the fourth trimester including postpartum anxiety, depression, breastfeeding and more! All birth is beautiful - but it may not always go as planned and that includes your expectations for postpartum. This episode is real, refreshing and an honest insight into the struggles and beauty that comes with being a mom!  More From This Episode: http://healthygrocerygirl.com/greatjobmama Stay Connected On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/great.job.mama/

In this episode Whitney English, MS RDN CPT joins us to discuss pre and post-natal nutrition as well as Baby Lead Weaning. Specifically we explore how to nourish mama and your little ones with a predominately plant-based diet! It's a great episode!⁠ Whitney English is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer. Whitney holds a Master's Degree in Nutrition, Healthspan, and Longevity from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism. Whitney is the co-creator of Plant-Based Juniors (PBJs), a community for parents and educators interested in properly implementing plant-based diets for children. PBJs works to fill the gap in credible pediatric nutrition information for plant-based infants and children. This episode is full of nutrition tips and tips for baby led weaning! ⁠

In this episode Caitlyn Derksen joins us from Raising Our Champions. Raising our Champions is a group centered around infusing parents with hope and joy in raising their children. Caitlyn shares her birth stories, we discuss discipline versus punishment, and effective & gentle ways to communicate with your little ones. If you're feeling overwhelmed and need a motherhood refresh - this episode is for you! More From This Episode: http://healthygrocerygirl.com/greatjobmama Stay Connected On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/great.job.mama/      

In this episode our host Megan shares what she has learned as a first time mom. She is also joined by women of the Great Job Mama community who also share what they have learned as first time moms! Whether you’re expecting or reflecting back on your journey as a mama, this final episode of Season One is one you don’t want to miss! 

Jeni Hollified shares her endometriosis story with us from painful periods, diagnosis, how she balances endo with a busy lifestyle and the nutrition plan she implements to help with her endometriosis, through TTC and pregnancy. Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women worldwide and is one of the leading causes of infertility. Today we shine a light on this common and often painful disease - know there is hope and you are not alone!

Kathryn is a wife, mom of two and organization & DIY frugal living expert from the YouTube channel, Do It On A Dime. She is sharing with us all about how to create peace in the midst of messy motherhood and how to live an organized life on a budget! Kathryn is such a beautiful person inside and out and we can’t wait for you to listen to this episode!

We are so excited to have Desiree Siegfried on the Great Job Mama podcast this week! In this episode, Desiree shares her birth stories, how she blends mama and work life and how realty tv prepared her for motherhood! Desiree is super down to earth, a great friend and we are so thankful to have her here on the podcast this week!  Desiree is also the founder and bridal designer of Desiree Hartsock Bridal with over a decade of experience in the bridal industry. She helps brides find their perfect gown and plan their dream wedding without breaking the bank. You can check out her book My Fairytale Wedding and look for Desiree Hartsock Bridal found nationwide in various retailers. Desiree starred on The Bachelorette where she met her husband Chris and is now a mama to two boys, Asher and Zander. 

Hayley Oakes, LM, CPM has attended 300 births from home births, birth centers to hospital and has had the opportunity to train with Ina May Gaskin and the midwives at The Farm in Summertown, Tennessee! She is committed to supporting women in having a safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience and to help grow healthy, happy babies. If you’re interested in learning more about midwifery prenatal and postnatal care, what an out of hospital birth experience can look like, the benefits plus common concerns or questions - Hayley shares her wealth of knowledge with us in today’s episode. As a new mother Hayley also shares more about her own birth experience and how being a midwife impacted her birth!

In this episode Catherine McCord from Weelicious joins me to chat about her home birth experience, how she has helped her kids not be picky eaters by creating positive healthy habits and we also dive into how she pursues her creative passions while balancing motherhood.  More From This Episode: http://healthygrocerygirl.com/greatjobmama Stay Connected On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/great.job.mama/

On today’s episode we chat all about hypnobirthing with hypnobirthing expert Siobhan Miller, how to prepare for a positive birth experience whether it’s your first or fifth and what a positive birth experience really means, how to breath during labor and we also discuss maternal mental health.  More From This Episode: http://healthygrocerygirl.com/greatjobmama Stay Connected On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/great.job.mama/

Heather Lake is a San Diego lifestyle reporter at FOX 5 San Diego and mama to Sebastian (3) and Lucy (1). On today’s episode we chat about fertility struggles, PCOS, the nutrition plan that helped Heather on her fertility journey, how she balances work + mama life which includes getting up at 3am for her job (coffee please!!) and tips for living a healthy, active lifestyle. This gal real, a total BMF (Best Mom Friend) and so encouraging!  More From This Episode: http://healthygrocerygirl.com/greatjobmama Stay Connected On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/great.job.mama/

My guest today is Emily Silverstein. Emily shares her birth stories with her first and second son, her unmedicated birth experience for a home birth and then at a birth center, the inspiration for starting her organic beauty brand Urban Oreganics and how she balances being both a stay at home and work from home mom AND her meal prepping + healthy eating tips for a family of 4! It's a fantastic episode packed with so much relatable and interesting and inspiring content! Great Job Mama Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/great.job.mama/ Show Notes / More From This Episode: https://www.healthygrocerygirl.com/greatjobmama/

Motherhood… it’s the most amazing job in the world. The smiles and giggles can melt your heart and sweep away stress. It can also be a lonely, exhausting & overwhelming journey. At Great Job Mama guests get candid & real, sharing stories about the hard, humorous, heart-warming and not so glamorous side of motherhood. It’s like a good long chat with your BMF – your Best Mom Friend. So grab a cup of tea and put on your favorite yoga pants! We hope to inspire, connect & encourage you during all seasons of motherhood because if no one has told you… you’re doing a Great Job Mama!