Mapping Out Motherhood

Stacie Larrison of Columbia, Indiana lives with several chronic health conditions. She also a mom of two. The combination required a lot of challenges and compromise, but Stacie has navigated the path well and has some serious advice for self-prioritizing, which we all need!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After years of being trusted as an in-home nanny, Carrie Bland made the transition to motherhood. She shares her knowledge on the career of a professional nanny and also water safety tips as we head into the summer months. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two years ago, a single mom in Iowa saw her photography business come to a complete halt due to the pandemic. Instead of waiting out the storm, Ashley Wilkerson decided to take a risk and open a selfie museum and the results were nothing like she imagined.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many women dream of becoming a mother from a very early age, but not quite as many have a goal to be a surrogate like Michaela Conner did. Now she's helping families navigating surrogacy and egg donation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you are a part of any mom groups on Facebook, you've seen them... The constant posts about not having friends. And you know what? I can relate! Making friends as an adult, especially as an mom, is really tough! Until recently when I walked into a Halloween house party in a full-on princess costume and walked out with 20 new friends all thanks to Ashlyn Sandbach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They aren't always pretty, but they are genius... mom hacks! Here are the tips and tricks I have learned and come up with while raising my four little nuggets!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2019, then WISH-TV news anchor Brooke Martin welcomed a sweet baby girl into her family. She did it with full knowledge that Emma Noelle had no chance of survival. She lived 21 minutes. We mark Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month with Emma's story and how faith carried Brooke through it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indianapolis Moms hosted it's 5th annual Bloom event this weekend. Hear the 'Moms in the Media' panel discussion with RTV6 reporter Troy Washington, Fox 59 anchor Lindy Thackston, and me (Nina Criscuolo). We talk career, life challenges, and give our best piece of parenting advice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When a failed induction lead to the c-section birth of my first child, I thought my dream birth experience was just that... only a dream. But it wasn't... With research, confidence, preparation, and advocation, I had the birth experience I wanted and learned so much. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are a year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic and as we continue to navigate it, concern about cases in kids is rising. We speak to Stephanie Edwards, an Indiana mom whose three children and husband are all recovering from COVID-19 about her experience and her mindset moving forward.Stephanie publishes Mom to Mom, NWI a monthly magazine. Find it on Facebook: (5) Mom to Mom, NWI | FacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Milestones, timelines, growth curves... they put so much pressure on the minds of us moms! How one small comment from a southern lady years ago has helped keep me grounded while raising my children. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WISH-TV Meteorologist Tara Hastings shares her experience of becoming a mother at 42 years old. From pregnancy and labor & delivery to introducing Haley to her father battling Alzheimer's disease, Tara opens up about her journey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Deliberately making plans for special experiences with your kids is so important. Whether it's a picnic or a big vacation, my husband and I feel it is so important to create these memory-making moments, so I'm dragging him into the hot seat this week to talk about it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Decisions, decisions. Isn't that the core of parenting? Making huge, life-impacting decisions for your kids each and every day. How do you navigate them all? It's easy to make a stand in an area you feel passionate about, but what about the big decisions you're not sure about at all? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's official! I'm retiring at just 35 years old. Retiring from the news business, but not the work force. I'm chasing some new exciting dreams and I can't wait to tell you all about it and what it means for the Mapping Out Motherhood podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week my colleague and friend Hanna Mordoh took a close look at how the pandemic is impacting the pregnancy and postpartum experience. From prenatal appointments, baby showers, and even loss, the coronavirus has had a big effect on new moms and their babies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I am not ready for summer to be over, but back-to-school season is already upon us. Kait Baumgartner of Indianapolis Moms joins me to help you prepare for the school years without writing off the rest of the summer weeks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An 8-year-old Indy girl is being credited with saving her mother's life. Adryanah Robert witnessed her mother Brigit suffer a heart attack and sprang into action. The mother-daughter duo sit down to tell their story and how the experience changed their outlook on life. Go Fund me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-adryanah-save-the-day?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 4th of July is next week and that means fireworks, barbeques and pool parties. We chat with father of five Tim Griffin, also known as Firefighter Tim, about how to keep everyone safe on Independence Day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A special talk on Father's Day and dropping of my oldest child at overnight camp. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When a mother of four heard God's call to claim a baby's body, she had no idea the plan He had for her. Linda Znachko, founder of He Knows Your Name Ministry, has spent 12 years saying 'yes' to those calls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pools are open and that means a lot of fun for kids and, if you're anything like me, worry for mom. Pools, lakes, etc. can be scary when it comes to kids, so this week we talk with a water safety expert. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My nieces join me for a special Mapping Out Motherhood chat on parenthood and the challenges of being a teenager today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all navigate obstacles as mothers, but sometimes those hurdles are bigger than we ever expected. I chat with a true super mom about how she has weathered some of the toughest storms and learned to celebrate every little victory. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The kids may be excited to be out of school, but what are you going to do with them? Katy Mann, a self-made kids entertainment expert and mom of 4, shares her best summer season secrets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As a parent, keeping our children safe is always a priority, so how do we choose what sports will do just that? Hear from Purdue professor Eric Nauman on his research on the brain and how simple moves, like inflating a soccer ball less, can make a huge impact on the safety of the sport.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is hard, but also learning treatment could effect fertility later in life is like a one-two punch. Hear the story of a Riley Hospital for Children nurse who supports young cancer patients after surviving leukemia herself and how it has all impacted her journey to motherhood.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We moms don't like to ask for help and sometimes we even put up walls when it comes to offering support. Katie Awwad shares her journey with accepting and offering support. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you worry every time you feel a sneeze coming on? Incontinence is something many women deal with after giving birth, going through menopause, or for various other reasons, but it isn't something you have to live with forever. Physical Therapist Elizabeth Farmer shares her experiences with incontinence and options for women to treat it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The women behind Indy Lactation Care share their thoughts on the choice to breastfeed, how to nourish breastfeeding mamas, and what they've learned in their decades of supporting women. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to embrace your postpartum, post-30, imperfectly perfect body. I chat with boudoir photographer Cindy Johnson about her personal journey to self-confidence and how she helps others feel beautiful in their own skin too.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we wrap up World Doula Week, I sit down with my doula and birth photographer Lynsey Renée Mason to talk about her passion for not only capturing beautiful birth moments, but also educating and supporting women in their parenthood journey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Communication with children can be a really difficult task, especially during tense situations. I chat with teacher and mom-of-four Tracie Douglas about how she keeps her cool and avoids yelling in the classroom and at home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we begin our journey together, I sit down with my mom for a trip down memory lane. We talk birth stories, swaying, co-parenting, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From health and nutrition to balancing family and career, the “Mapping out Motherhood” podcast with WISH-TV's Nina Crisuolo is a conversation about motherhood. With discussions on expectations and reality along with sharing stories and interviews with other moms and experts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.