Having a MOMent

Today we discuss the other approach to childbirth: the c-section! There can be such a negative stigma around having a c-section, but today we discuss how wrong this way of thinking is and celebrate all things c-section! We'll discuss the impressive and life-saving medicines and doctors involved in the procedure as well as what to expect for any of your pregnant mamas out there nervously anticipating your c-section! Wear your scar proudly! 

Welcome back to another episode! We are so glad to have you with us today as Ashley dives into her birth experience! We hope you find today's episode helpful as it will provide some insight on what you might expect during a vaginal delivery. 

Welcome back to another episode! It's go time, and today we uncover what to "expect" during labor. The truth is, no labor scenario is created equal (you might as well throw that birth plan out the window now), but there are a handful of chemical and mechanical functions that all women will experience during labor. 

Welcome back! We are so honored to have you here with us this week as we dive into a little game of fact or fiction regarding some of the common wives tales we hear during pregnancy, and lay down some facts about 'mom brain'!

Welcome back! Join us today as we dive into some of the crazy changes we experience hormonally, emotionally and physically during our 2nd and 3rd trimesters! 

Welcome back to another episode of Having a MOMent!! This is the first episode in our new series all about the science behind what happens to our bodies during the different stages of pregnancy and birth! You might be wondering why we are even talking about this, but to be honest, it's a topic that FASCINATES us. Our hope is to shed some light on the 'why' behind what we experience, and to highlight how incredible our bodies are! In today's episode we begin by covering some facts about conception and the first trimester. 

We are SO excited to dive into a brand new series with you all! Today we intro our new series as we gear up to dive into all the biological nitty gritty details that happen during motherhood! We thought it would be extremely interesting to discuss some of the major biological changes/processes that our bodies experience as we go through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This series may be TMI, but it will definitely shed some light on things that we wish we knew before and during our experiences! We hope you join us on this journey!

That's a wrap on our MOMentous Friendships series! Today we discuss how we work to keep our friendships alive and thriving! Friendship up-keep and maintenance is so key and we discuss what strategies work for us and in what ways we ourselves need to grow in our own relationships. Make sure you take the time to invest in those people who make you feel valued and loved! 

Welcome back! This is the 9th episode in our MOMentous Friendship series, and we thought we would focus on toxic pitfalls. We have all been there, in one relationship or another, where the situation was less than healthy so NO judgement! It is important to identify the signs and take the necessary action to make a change, when necessary. We hope you find today's episode helpful and insightful! 

Let's face it. We all have them. Guilty pleasures. Or, as we like to call them: not-so-guilty pleasures. These frivolous favorites are so important! Whether it is curling up with a good book, binge-watching a favorite show, or chowing down on a plate full of your favorite food, when is the last time you truly enjoyed a "you day"? Today we chat about the importance of scheduling and making time for your not-so-guilty pleasures! 

Listen, it is totally normal to not agree 100% of the time in any relationship. In fact, it's healthy to have differences in opinion! With that being said, it is important that we know how to disagree fairly so that we don't cause any irreparable damage to our friendships. It can be hard to remember to "fight fair" in the moment, and we get it because we've been there. We hope you enjoy today's episode as we walk through the importance of healthy arguing as it builds a strong foundation in ANY relationship! 

Let's face it - being honest is tough. It seems so much easier to lie or omit information in order to keep our relationships in a safe, positive place. However, without honesty, there is no growth or intimacy. Today we discuss the critical importance of being honest in our relationships, delving deeply into how best to navigate those tricky and emotional conversations with those we love most. 

Welcome back friends! We are so happy to have you with us today as we dive into friendship breakups and makeups while giving you a peek into some of the hardships that our friendship has endured. We hope you enjoy today's episode - cheers!

Hello friends! We are back and we are wishing you a very Happy New Year! Not only is it the start of a new year, but today marks our ONE YEAR anniversary of Having a MOMent! We are so honored to be here and to have this platform to connect with you all! Today we are back at it talking all things love languages and how important a role they play in our friendships. We hope you enjoy today's episode!

Welcome back! We are so excited to have you join us today as we discuss the difference between jealousy and envy, and how these manifest in your friendships. Though these feelings can come with negative connotations, we find that they can bring about positive self-reflection and potentially deepen your relationships. We hope you find today's episode helpful and insightful! 

With so many important aspects of friendship, none are more important than trust. Without trust, true friendship is elusive and challenging. Trust is such a scary concept, but is so rewarding when we are able to open up to a friend who will listen and support with an open heart. Today, we discuss the importance and hesitation surrounding this all-encompassing word. We hope you enjoy today's episode and take us up on our challenge! 

"Find your tribe. Love them hard." Life is not meant to be lived alone. In addition to our valuable and meaningful relationships with our families and our spouses/partners, there is a special power and beauty in our female friendships. Throughout this next series, we will explore the incredible benefits and potential challenges of navigating and sustaining friendships with our other, other halves. We hope you enjoy our new series!

Hello! We are so glad to have you back with us this week as we dive into real-life mamahood struggles. Today we talk about the true tantrum phase that both of our babes have stumbled into, and how us mamas are struggling to cope! We chat about what we are currently experiencing, and review some of the wins we have had along the way. We hope you can relate, and if you have been in this season then please send all the tips and tricks our way! 

You GUYS! This is the last episode in our Perspective MOMents series! We hope you have enjoyed listening to this series, and we are so truly appreciative of those of you that tune in to listen to us. We hope that you join us today as we wrap up our series with a quick discussion on PERSPECTIVE. That's right, this word legitimately encompasses all of the other topics we have covered over the last 9 episodes so we thought there would be no better way to wrap it all up. We hope you enjoy today's episode!

"Impatience can cause wise people to do foolish things." - Janette Oke

We are SO glad that you are here, and we hope that you will join us today as we talk about the importance of mercy. The act of mercy seems to be a totally lost art in today's society as most people feel righteous in their anger towards others. We believe in the age-old adage of "where mercy is given, mercy is shown". 

"Where there is anger, there is always pain underneath." Join us today as we discuss the all-encompassing emotion that brings out the worst in us - ANGER. Where does it stem from? What does it cause? Is it hurting you? How can we combat it? We look forward to answering all these questions in today's episode. We are so glad you are here! 

Today's topic is fitting considering the significant 20th anniversary of September 11th. A tremendous thank-you to all those men and women who devote their lives to serving others. Service is engaging with another human being without any expectation of reciprocation. Today, we we talk about acts of service and how we can all be more intentional and thoughtful in planning deliberate acts of service to those we know and even those we don't know! 

Join us today as we chat about the concept of intentional kindness. We would all like to think that we are innately kind people, but how often do we truly go out of our way to be purposefully kind? Especially in those moments where it may not be easy... Kindness is so powerful yet costs us nothing to give! Our world could use more of this INTENTIONAL kindness, would you agree? 

"Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one's own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others." - John F. KennedyJoin us today as we chat about tolerance! 

Failure! Join us for our third week in our Perspective MOMents series as we discuss the monstrous and elusive concept of failure. We've all tasted the bitterness and disappointment of failure, but where did this feeling originate from? Who made us feel this way? Or do we just do this to ourselves? We discuss how we take ownership of failure, flip it upside down and view it as an opportunity rather than simply an outcome. We hope you enjoy! At the end of this episode, we pose a challenge to you! Please connect with us to share your chosen opportunity this week! @having.a.moment.podcast@hj_pacheco@tone_that_ash 

It's Week #2 of our new series: Perspective MOMents! Today, we talk about SELF-AWARENESS! How aware are we on a daily basis of how our words and actions affect the people around us? Do we go out of our way to communicate politely and behave considerately? It is so important, now more than ever in our society, to consider how what we say and do makes someone else feel. Self-awareness affects all facets of our lives, from out children, friends, co-workers, family members, spouses, and even random strangers! The more self-aware we are, the more positively we will impact the lives of those around us and we all can agree that the world can always use more self-awareness! If you take on our challenge mentioned at the end of our episode today then please connect with us and share!! You can find us at the following: @tone_that_ash@hj_pacheco@having.a.moment.podcast

We are SO excited to announce a brand new 10-week series covering real topics with real talk! There are so many big ideas and weighty words that guide our everyday decisions. We are constantly bombarded with advice, judgements and influence from those around us and we have something to say about it! Each week we will focus on a particular noun that holds great significance both in our lives and in society today. Join us today for some real talk on perseverance! Week 1: Perseverance Connect with us at @having.a.moment.podcast on IG!

Join us today as we chat about 'dad duty' and what that looks like in our households. This one is totally off the cuff as we discuss our personal experiences with the things we absolutely swoon over and the some of the quirky things our husbands do when caring for our sweet babies. Marriage and parenthood can be hard, let's be honest, but it is definitely worth laughing at the quirky things and recognizing and appreciating the good. We hope that you can relate! 

Today we chat about how to get "unstuck" when you're in a nondescript rut. It is so important to take the time to sit with a valued friend and talk out what you are feeling. Getting to the root of the "yucky" feelings and setting concrete goals (whether big or small) to help you get back on track. We took the time to do that last week and it was incredibly beneficial! Join us as we talk about the process of getting "unstuck" and embracing the emotions behind a "re-set". Whether you are debating starting an important new chapter in your life or simply wanting to find more ways of being successful in your business, talking it out with a friend is everything! 

Join us today as we chat about the question that most first time moms are asked relentlessly: When is baby #2 coming? We discuss the motivations, hesitations, benefits, and everything in-between regarding having a second child, including where we currently are in the process of making the decision to go for round two. 

Judgy much?? If you're anything like us, we love to people watch and are totally guilty of judging parents from afar before we ourselves became mamas. We had opinions about everything! We were also told by parents, "You just don't get it. Just wait..." And they were RIGHT!! We chat openly today about the parenting choices we totally judged pre-mamahood and how we now view the things we so casually judged previously. 

Tune in as we chat about the realities of dealing with toddler tantrums, opinions and our thinning patience! The transition from babyhood to toddlerhood is bumpy to say the least, and sometimes we loose our cool, and we aren't afraid to be honest and share some of our not so proud moments of mamahood when we just reached the end of our rope. We talk about some of the things we have learned in regards to keeping cool, and calming our toddlers in the process. Remember mama, you ARE NOT alone in this because we are right along side you! 

Tune in as we chat about the importance of selfishly taking ME TIME... and doing so without guilt. We discuss what things we do to unwind and take care of ourselves, as well as the stigmas around taking time to be by yourself. This is so important! We all know that moms work so hard to be there for their families and friends in every way, but in order for us to feel well enough to rise to that challenge day in and day out, we must make sure we also are taking care of ourselves! 

It can be difficult to identify your strengths and weaknesses. Embrace your strengths and appreciate your weaknesses! Today we chat about our own personal strengths and weaknesses and how important it is to self-reflect, particularly when using those strengths and working through those weaknesses while pursuing passion projects. We'll share our words of advice based on what we wish we had considered when we first started our journeys. Give us a listen and let us know what you think! 

Tune in today for a very special episode! Today we chat with the OGs themselves: our own moms! We talk about how things are quite different now than when they were pregnant with us: baby showers, technology, pediatric advice, milestones and so much more! It was such a joy to have these amazing women on to share with all of us their personal experiences, valuable advice, and hilarious stories. Happy Mother's Day! 

When you hear the word "pivot" do you immediately hear Ross from Friends yelling as they try to move his couch upstairs? Life is all about the pivot! It's so important to be reflective, creative, and open-minded when pursuing passion projects. Today we chat about what we have learned working with our passion projects: the successes, the challenges, and the things we are still trying to figure out! We discuss what we are learning in our journeys and share some real-time advice based on our experiences thus far! 

Today we have our dear friend, Emily Myrvold, with us to discuss her transition from corporate life to stay-at-home-mom life. She shares with us the factors she weighed, the decisions she made, and and the personal goals she pursued in her decision to stay at home with her son, Olsen. There is so much to consider when deciding whether or not to stay at home or at work and it is such a joy talking it through with Emily because she provides such a well thought-out and conscientious perspective. 

Having our babies has radically altered our perspectives, priorities, and passions. We share about what, specifically, changed for us after welcoming Eli and Lola, what we had to sort through emotionally, and how we have emerged as new moms with determination to do what makes us happy. Having a MOMent, Beach Body, and LuLaRoe have given us the MOMentum to feverishly pursue our personal goals, actively working to be the best versions of ourselves not only for our littles or our husbands, but also for OURSELVES. 

Today we chat about the good, the bad, and the loud. We are actively trying to raise good humans by consistently and positively reinforcing their good behaviors, while also navigating the mine field of modifying negative behaviors. There are so many theories and tips out there for parents, so it can be hard to weed through it all. We discuss what our littles are currently doing (the good and the ... challenging) and we share our successes and obstacles thus far working with our little ones' behaviors. 

MILESTONES - what a loaded word! We take on so much pressure for our babies to hit important developmental milestones at a specific time and it is super stressful! We share how the pressures to hit these milestones affect us negatively and how we are working to not only encourage our littles to achieve these important milestones but also to not freak out when they hit them on their own timeframes. 

Today we chat about what we feed our littles! What benefits are there to making baby food yourself? Buying store-bought baby food? Or a combination of both? We all make decisions based on what is best or even what is most convenient for our family. Join us as we talk about what we chose to do, our reasons why, and we'll also share our favorite products! 

We wanted to share our 30+ year friendship story with you! From pretending to be mermaids in Ashley's pool, graduating from high school and college together, and becoming moms within months of each other - we have been through ups and downs, the good, the bad, and the ugly! We discuss the importance of having your friends alongside you, and how much richer life is with a good girlfriend and a cup of coffee!

Join us as we chat about bringing home baby from the perspectives of our other halves! Listen ladies, sometimes it is easy to get caught up in the emotional rollercoaster going on in our own heads during this life changing season, BUT there's another half to this equation! He is going through it too, perhaps without the hormonal mayhem, but he is still feeling all the feels and trying to keep you calm. This episode explores the perspective that we wish we had had while in the trenches of new parenthood with our partners, and we hope you'll join us - coffee in hand!!

We chat with our second guest, Kelsey Truhlar, about a very real and sensitive topic: postpartum depression. Kelsey shares her personal experience with postpartum as we discuss some of the symptoms, treatments, and her advice for dealing with postpartum. Join us as we reflect on her journey! 

Congratulations! You had your baby... Now what?? We will chat about the difficult, sleep-deprived first couple of weeks home with baby. We'll share our favorite products, tips, and advice! 

Join us as we chat with our first guest, Samantha Wright! Sam has an incredibly powerful story and we are so grateful she agreed to share it with us. Her journey to motherhood was filled with heartbreak and triumph. Join us as we talk to her about her inspirational story!

Join us today as we chat about B-Day - the day we've all been waiting about - the day you finally get to meet your bundle of joy! We'll share our own experiences and things you can expect from both a natural and c-section delivery. 

In this episode, we will discuss our own individual journeys, the why behind what path we chose, benefits, drawbacks, and our top tips for navigating the process of breast feeding and formula feeding. We want to remove any stigma because the choice is YOURS and only you know what path is best for you and your family!