Mimosas & Memes

In episode 1 of Season 2, Lauren & Rachael are joined by Emma Smith to share her son Caden's story with the diagnosis of the physical condition Arthrogryposis. Emma discusses their journey from diagnosis, interventions they have taken and what daily life looks like for their family. Emma also speaks on the importance of parents exposing their children to kids of all abilities and shares programs that have inclusive activities. 

In the final episode of Season 1, Lauren & Rachael chat about some of their favorite moments from, what they've learned and their plans for season 2. Season 2 will premiere on January 19, 2021!

In episode 33, Lauren & Rachael are joined by their husbands for a couples game night! Utilizing the card game Our Moments: Couples Edition, laugh with them as each couple takes turns asking conversation starter style questions. Some answers might surprise you! Or not....(looking at you McDreamy.) To wrap up the episode, the husbands are put on the spot again to answer some friendly, yet competitive, Holiday trivia.  Mimosas & Memes has partnered with Our Moments for this episode just in time to find the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for your friends & family! Our Moments has conversation decks for every member of your family. Use the code LAUREN at checkout for 10% off your order! 

In episode 32, Lauren & Rachael are joined by Dr. Kelsey Edwards to discuss the autoimmune disorder Lupus, her personal journey with the disease and how it shaped her career path. The girls chat with Kelsey about what life is like as a woman in medicine and how she balances both roles: MD and Mama.

In episode 31, Lauren & Rachael are joined by Macy McCaslin to discuss her experience with HELLP syndrome. Macy shares her symptoms, how she was finally diagnosed and how it impacted her delivery experience. She also shares how the life threatening diagnosis might have saved her life. 

In episode 30, Lauren & Rachael talk all things traveling with kids as some of us gear up for holiday travel! They share tips that have worked for them in both the infant & toddler stages. From products that have saved their butts (slumber pod, we're talking about you), to tips you can only learn from "not so great" travel experiences. 

In episode 29, Lauren & Rachael are joined by sleep consultant Jamie Labbe of Oh Baby Consulting to talk all things baby & toddler sleep. Jamie explains the role of a sleep coach, the science behind baby sleep and common sleep struggles families experience. Jamie also shares how her educational background led her to this field and the certification process to become a sleep consultant. 

In episode 28, Lauren & Rachael dive into the topic of friendship. They discuss how experiencing friendships in seasons and learning to invest in those who invest in you has taught them to be the friend they are today. They share personal stories of how closures of friendships have impacted them and examine how their own friendship has evolved.

In episode 27, Lauren & Rachael are joined by Tatum Burdis to discuss her & her husband's decision not to have children. Tatum shares how she felt coming to terms with having an atypical plan from how she was raised and the criticism she has received. Tatum also shares the guilt she struggles with the decision. 

In episode 26, Lauren & Rachael chat about their lives as stay-at-home moms and why they made the decision to leave their careers. They also share a few tips & tricks to live fully (most of the time) while being home with toddlers and how the pandemic has impacted the first time mom experience for Rachael. 

In episode 25, Lauren & Rachael are joined by Paige Sisson. *Trigger warning for discussion about infertility & loss*. Paige discusses the details surrounding their infertility and the process to conceive their baby. Paige opens up about the emotions felt throughout the period of waiting and how her faith kept her hope alive.  Paige also shares advice for any couple walking through the storm of infertility. 

In episode 24, Rachael is joined by her husband Britton to discuss how they view compromise in a relationship. They discuss their personal journey through compromise on a large scale, as well as smaller everyday compromises couples make.  They also chat about the concept of "us-ness" & how they apply it to their marriage.

In episode 23, Lauren & Rachael discuss the highs and lows of going from life with an infant to raising a toddler. 

In episode 22, the girls take a break from talking all things motherhood to answer random "get to know me" questions.  Does Lauren believe in any superstitions? What is Rachael currently binging on TV? Some of the answers may surprise you. 

In episode 21, Lauren & Rachael are joined by Natasha Cushing to discuss her journey of sobriety. Natasha is sharing about her experience before sobriety, seeking treatment, and how she met her husband Steffen. Natasha is also talking about how her program affects her parenting, as well as maintaining friendships with sober and non-sober individuals. The girls also touch on how "Mommy Wine Culture" can affect a mom who is on a sober journey. 

In episode 20, Lauren & Rachael chat about all of the things we swore we would never do as parents...but most definitely did. From screen time to sharing your bed, you will hear the girls personal stories as well as other listeners! 

In episode 19, Lauren is joined by her husband, Gecovey, to discuss their decision that they are done having children. They talk about what went into this choice, ranging from Lauren's scary birthing experience to trouble with sleep deprivation, feeling complete,  and more. Gecovey is also sharing about his vasectomy recovery. 

In Episode 16, Lauren & Rachael give insight into what new moms want, what they really, really want in those early postpartum days. The girls share their holy grail products, how they utilized the help of family/friends and things they learned through the process. They also share listener advice on how others managed their personal experiences as well. 

In episode 15, Lauren and Rachael are discussing the pressure that social media can bring about putting on a big birthday celebration. The girls share their personal experiences, including opting out of the big production or why the intricately planned party brings one of them joy. 

In episode 13, Lauren & Rachael discuss the topic of postpartum body image. The girls talk about their personal journeys and give insight into a differing perspective. They also share listener feedback on the most common self image struggles and how some women have worked to overcome those. 

In Episode 18, Lauren & Rachael chat with Ciara Self on balancing work and motherhood. Ciara, owner of Bash&Co, sheds light on what life is like being a stay-at-home mom while also running multiple businesses. Ciara also speaks on the importance of self care and how she works it into her routine. 

In episode 17, Lauren & Rachael discuss gender pressure and give insight into their personal experiences with the topic. From feeling pressure to carry on a family name to family/societal pressure to "try for that boy" after having only girls. The girls also discuss gender disappointment and how to work through those feelings. 

In episode 14, Lauren & Rachael are joined by Belynn Burruel to discuss her experience with the pregnancy disorder known as Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). Belynn shares the difficulty the diagnosis brought her physically and mentally, and how she is using social media to help educate others from her experience. 

The girls' husbands, Gecovey & Britton, join Mimosas & Memes this week for the first time in honor of Father's Day! They're discussing what the guys anticipated aspects of fatherhood would be like in comparison to the reality of being a parent. Britton and Gecovey share what is the most rewarding, hardest, and their favorite part of being dads as well. They're also talking about things no one told them to expect as new dads. 

In episode 11, Lauren & Rachael discuss common and sometimes controversial parenting topics that may cause a difference in opinions among those around you. The girls share their personal stories, of positive & negative encounters, as well as listener submissions. They also discuss the importance of having respect for different parenting styles and how lack of respect can impact relationships.  

In episode 10, Lauren & Rachael discuss their breastfeeding journeys and share details of how they knew it was time to stop. The girls discuss the pressures that comes with all types of feeding and their opinions on the topic.

In episode nine, Lauren is joined by two guest co-hosts, JeNae Williams and McKenzie Pack. The girls discuss if they chose to create a birth plan, what all can be included in birth plans, and if their births went accordingly. JeNae is sharing the birth story of her second daughter, which is one you don't want to miss! 

In episode 8, Lauren & Rachael are chatting about what life was like growing up as the second kid. From barely surviving their older siblings "tough love" to growing up into each other's biggest support systems. Lauren discusses how raising her second child has been different than the first and also shares some listener's feedback on the subject.

In this week's episode, the girls discuss the phases kids go through. They talk about how they try to find the good, but also why it's important to not feel guilty if you don't love every part of each phase. They're sharing what they will miss (or not miss) about their kids' phases, as well as some listener feedback on the subject. 

In Episode 6, Lauren & Rachael are discussing the infamous "mom guilt" and the importance of self care. They open up about their own personal struggles with guilt and share submissions they received from other moms with a differing perspective. They talk about the ways they practice self care....whether that be a bubble bath, a quick weekend getaway or a nice shower cry. The girls also introduce a new reoccurring weekly segment!  Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @mimosasandmemes

In episode five, Lauren and Rachael open up about how they each experienced a loss of identity after becoming moms. They talk about the changes kids have brought to their lifestyles, friendships, and personalities. This episode also touches on the how the girls decided leaving their careers to become stay at home moms was the right move for their families. Follow us on Instagram: @mimosasandmemesFollow us on Facebook: @mimosasandmemes

In episode four, the girls are talking about the two modes of parenting they tend to operate in: surviving or thriving. Lauren and Rachael are sharing examples of each mode, including obsessing over TikTok, passive aggressive sleep wars with spouses, and pressure to keep their kids engaged at all times. Follow us on Instagram: @mimosasandmemesFollow us on Facebook: @mimosasandmemes  

In episode one, the girls are sharing a little about themselves, how they became fast friends, and how the podcast came to be! They discuss their plans for the podcast and what you can expect from future episodes.

In episode two, Lauren & Rachael chat about some of the unexpected sides of pregnancy and the things that nobody seems to prepare you for. From the smallest inconveniences that made them cry to the more surprising bodily changes....they hold nothing back!

In episode three, Lauren & Rachael discuss their personal experiences with sick anxiety and share tips from a Licensed Professional Counselor on how to help manage anxiety and stress. They also discuss how Coronavirus and social distancing is impacting their families!

Introducing Mimosas & Memes, the podcast all about navigating millennial motherhood with Lauren Coffman and Rachael Wells! New episodes every Tuesday starting April 14!