Momma Stories

This week on @themommastories podcast Ahuva is back! Ahuva shares 5 tips to reduce meal time stress! I know that I benefited from these tips and you will too! You can access all ten tips here - https://cdsamh.lpages.co/ahuva-lm-route-to-video-pitch-10-strategies-for-feeding-your-child/  For more information on Ahuva and how she can help you please visit, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1683736265060869/  Please enjoy this weeks episode with Ahuva.  _______________________________________________________________________________________ Any questions or feedback, please email info@mommastories.com or visit www.mommastories.com Please be sure you are following @themommastories Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

This week on @themommastories podcast you will meet Ahuva. Ahuva is a mom of 3 year old twins and a registered dietitian. She shares about her experiences with toddlers and what it is like to be a mom of twins. Ahuva also talks about her work as a dietician and what it is like running her own business. Watch for a second episode next week, when Ahuva returns to give tips for reducing meal time stress. Please enjoy this weeks episode with Ahuva. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Any questions or feedback, please email info@mommastories.com or visit www.mommastories.com Please be sure you are following @themommastories Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

This week on @themommastories podcast you will meet Vienna. Vienna is known as the Cuntsultant. She is a holistic reproductive health practitioner and fertility awareness educator. During this episode we discuss all things vagina and it is fascinating. Whether you are trying to conceive or trying to prevent pregnancy, this informational episode will give you alternative options to look into. As a woman I am shocked that at 30 years old I am just now learning how I can get to know my body better. Your body is talking to you, you just have to take the time to listen. Talking with Vienna gave me empowerment to start really listening to my body and responding. Towards the end of the episode Vienna talks about menstrual cycles post baby. It’s great information about what your period should look like and some changes  after pregnancy. For more information about Vienna please visit thecuntsultant.com Please enjoy todays episode with your Cuntsultant! __________________________________________________________________________ Any questions or feedback, please email info@mommastories.com or visit www.mommastories.com Please be sure you are following @themommastories Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need.

This week on @themommastories podcast you will meet Cynthia. Cynthia is an author and parenting expert who has been helping parents for over 25 years. During this episode Cynthia and I dive into all of the ways a parenting expert can help you. Cynthia takes us through a role play and shares how she would help coach the conversation to achieve better outcomes. The role play we go through focuses on talking with your kids about the current challenges of schools being closed, the fears in the world and sheltering in place. Please enjoy this weeks episode with Cynthia.   For more information on Cynthia please visit her website - https://bridges2understanding.com/ Ally Parenting Book - https://www.amazon.com/Ally-Parenting-Non-Adversarial-Transform-Cooperation-ebook/dp/B06ZYM11WS/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ally+parenting&qid=1589513210&sr=8-1 If you would like the free 45 minute consultation please click here - https://calendly.com/claritysessionwithcynthia Copy of the role play used in the episode. Emotional Support for Kids During the Pandemic and Beyond - https://bridges2understanding.com/emotional-support-for-kids-during-the-pandemic-and-beyond/ __________________________________________________________________________ Any questions or feedback, please email info@mommastories.com or visit www.mommastories.com Please be sure you are following @themommastories Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need.

This week on @themommastories Podcast you will meet Noelle. Noelle and I connected over instagram. I found a post she wrote about how she was handling the toddler season and I knew I had to get her on the show. Once we sat down (over the phone) and started to discuss motherhood, I knew we could be friends! Noelle shares about the challenges of motherhood, being a military spouse and how she uses her blog to help herself and share tips. You can find Noelles blog here - https://noelleboyer.com/ Please enjoy this weeks episode with Noelle. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Any questions or feedback, please email info@mommastories.com or visit www.mommastories.com Please be sure you are following @themommastories Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

Happy Mother's Day Mommas! Please enjoy this short and sweet episode that a few of my friends and I put together. Thank you, @_shannonleach_ @mymotherhoodmagic @seattle.katie @esimmons21 You made this episode SO much sweeter! _______________________________________________________________________________________ Any questions or feedback, please email info@mommastories.com or visit www.mommastories.com Please be sure you are following @themommastories Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

This week on @themommastories podcast, expert edition, you will meet Dr. Jennifer Lincoln. Dr. Lincoln returns for an episode of EXPERTS ON MOMMAS. She takes off her mom hat and talks to us about the joys of the teenage years. Everything from lack of sex education, to vaccines, and how we as parents can start healthy conversations from the very early years of our children's lives. For more information about Dr. Lincoln you can follow her on instagram @drjenniferlincoln or go to https://www.drjenniferlincoln.com/ Please enjoy this weeks episode with Dr. Lincoln.   Any questions or feedback, please email info@mommastories.com or visit www.mommastories.com Please be sure you are following @themommastories Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

This week on @themommastories podcast you will meet Jennifer. Jennifer takes us from the beginning of her journey as a medical student where she was dreaming of a career focused life to today as a mom of two boys. After meeting the love of her life she finds herself going from full-time career to working part-time and raising two wonderful boys. In this episode Jennifer shares the struggles with having both her and her husband in the medical field, becoming a mom and a doctor at the same time and learning to balance work with life in a way that works for her family. Please enjoy this weeks episode with Jennifer.   Any questions or feedback, please email info@mommastories.com or visit www.mommastories.com Please be sure you are following @themommastories Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

Are you even ready for this weeks episode?! This week on @themommastories podcast you will meet Christine. Christine is a mom of two and author, on a mission to help change the views of a working mom. Her journey has led her to write a children’s book about working moms called "Can Mommy Go To Work?" and a book called "Mom AF"about her life as a single mom entrepreneur. During this episode we talk about stay at home moms and working moms, the house works gap that need to be addressed and about how you can do it all but you might still want to cry sometimes. There is a reason why Christine is called “the #1 global voice of working moms”. Please enjoy this weeks episode. To find out more about Christine please visit - https://christinemichelcarter.com/ Mom AF - https://christinemichelcarter.com/mom-af/ Can Mommy Go To Work? -  https://christinemichelcarter.com/%e2%9c%8d-can-mommy-go-to-work%e2%9c%8d/ Mompreneur and Me: https://mompreneurandme.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any questions or feedback, please email info@mommastories.com or visit www.mommastories.com Please be sure you are following @themommastories Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about a non-profit helping moms in need

This weeks episode of @themommastories podcast you will meet Erin. Erin and I go WAAYY back to before kids. I am so glad that we were able to reconnect and catch up on where she is today. Erin is a mom of three, a wife and a serious entrepreneur. Erin is a videographer that is on a mission to share her love of video. Whether it be in a session you hire her for, in her community groups, or your own personal family videos, erin does it all. During this episode Erin peels back some of the natural filters of an Instagram feed. She shares about times she has failed and succeeded. We go deep into why starting a business, having a side hustle, or a passion project is so important for moms. She shares her experience in how those things can actually make you a better momma for those babies. Erin also gives some tips on how to avoid burnout that can come from balancing everything on your plate. To find out more information about Erin visit erinwakemanfilms.com or find her on instagram @erinwakeman. Please enjoy this episode with Erin. Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com or visit us at www.mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

This week on @themommastories podcast you will meet Brandy. Brandy is a mom of 3, a licensed social worker and possibly my new best friend. I found Brandy’s page after she was featured on @mother.ly for a post she wrote about her 12 year old daughter. She shared that being 12 years old means so much more than just being a preteen as society labels them. After scrolling through her posts I loved the way Brandy shared about her motherhood journey. It’s hard to know what is real compared to what is a highlight reel on social media now a days, but there is something very authentic about the way Brandy shares her motherhood joys and challenges. Then I got Brandy on the phone and was introduced to the natural coach she is. I left feeling so good. Feeling like I had a new insta mom friend, feeling like I met a mother standing firmly in who she is and it made me want to stand firmly in who I am.   Check out this episode to hear about Brandys conscious parent style. Please enjoy this weeks episode.   To check out more from Brandy visit her website and follow her on Instagram! @mymotherhoodmagic http://www.mymotherhoodmagic.com

It’s the first expert of 2020 on @themommastories podcast! Did you know that I have a “Guest Wish List”? Well I do! Julie is my first wish list come true! Hanging out with Julie did not disappoint. Julie is a puberty expert! Her experience with teens started in 1981 at Seattle Children’s Hospital, where she cared for hospitalized teens and their families in the adolescent unit. Her work led her to becoming an author of two books for preteens and to creating a class for preteens and teens that promote strategies for decision-making. You can find out more about these classes, books and guidance for anything preteens/teens using this link - greatconversations.com/  Please enjoy this weeks episode! ___________________________________________ Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com or visit us at www.mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

On this weeks episode you will meet Haley. Haley is a mom of two, a doula and a mental health advocate. In this short, but sweet episode Haley shares her experience becoming a mom and how that has led her to being a doula. Please enjoy this weeks episode of @themommastories podcast. For more information on Haley or to learn more about how she could help you with your doula services please visit - https://linktr.ee/mywanderlust.tribe You can also find Haley on Instagram - @mywanderlust.tribe   Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com or visit us at www.mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

Amanda is a momma of three who’s journey to having her beautiful babies was a path of doubt and uncertainty that ultimately led to a miracle. Amanda shares about her infertility journey, the weight of the question “what should we do with the left over embryos?” and life after birth. In the interview Amanda laughs and says “we have learned we can’t have a solid plan for anything anymore,” as she shares about the challenging moments of having a gifted child. It’s clear she and her husband make sure they do what’s right for their family. Please enjoy this weeks episode. For more details about Amanda’s story please check out her YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/c/eatpraycrunch1   Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

This week Sarah sits down with her sister Janelle. Contrary to the belief of others, Sarah is younger than Janelle. Janelle is a single mom who is navigating solo parenting and the new world of puberty and preteen girls. Because Janelle and Sarah not only love to talk, but are also best friends, their talk was over 5 hours long. So this condensed episode might be choppy, but listening to 5 hours of these sisters talking could be… well awesome, giving you some of the best parts is awesome too.   Please enjoy this weeks episode of the Momma Stories Podcast. ______ Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

In every episode Sarah asks the momma she is interviewing “what advice do you have for all the mommas out there?” To close out the year, Sarah combines all the advice that the mommas who were on the show this year gave her and shares it with you. It is a real treat! Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website  Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

Join Sarah this week for a quick episode to review how incredible the launch of the Momma Stories Podcast has been and where it is going in 2020. Also don't miss next weeks final episode of the year where we bring together all the great advice Mom's have shared on the show.  Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website  Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

On this weeks episode of @themommastories Podcast you will meet Ana. Ana is a momma of two sweet babies who has found herself in a crossroads. Last year her world was turned upside down and ended up getting a divorce. Her story is about how you go from focusing on motherhood and being a business owner to having to find herself again and determining the right parenting plan for her family. Ana teaches us that there is no right or wrong way to handle a curveball in life. There is only the way that works for you. Focus on your babies and focus on yourself. Please enjoy this weeks episode.   Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website  Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

On this weeks of the Momma Stories podcast you will meet Amanda. Amanda is a momma of four and one of her babies will forever be 7. About 4 years ago Amanda found herself at a hospital being told that her six year old baby girl had a terminal brain tumor called DIPG. After that their life completely changed. Over the next 7 1/2 months their family would face some of the hardest times and ultimately a horrible tragedy.  When you are faced with the unthinkable there are many roads that you can take in life. For Amanda and her family they chose to continue to honor their beloved Avery and to help spread the word about DIPG. Not only are they dedicated to making DIPG known, they also have a foundation that raises money for finding a cure! To see the Princess of Arendelle video Amanda mentions go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUd2V4c9-YA To learn more about the Avery Huffman Defeat D.I.P.G. Foundation please visit: https://averystrongdipg.org/   Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website  Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

This week on the Momma Stories Podcast Erin returns to talk with Sarah about her VBAC birth experience. Back on episode 14 Erin talks about her experience with birth and how she wished she was more educated and that she would have advocated for herself. Erin’s VBAC story is exactly that! She made sure she was educated and that she stood her ground when people tried to instill fear and convince her not to go through with her plan. Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website  Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need    

This week on the Momma Stories Podcast Sarah is joined by Anja. Anja is a mom of two grown babies, an 18 year old daughter and a 21 year old son. She is also a trained British Nanny, yoga teacher and parenting coach that focuses on the importance of being a conscious parent. Sarah and Anja talk all things motherhood and cover some really great topics.  If you would like to learn more about Anja, please check out: www.parentingsuccesscoach.com @parenting_success_coach   Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website  Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need    

This week we hear from another awesome mom from Sarah’s trip to Portland, Olivia! Olivia is a mom of two and owns an organizing and styling company called The Modern Edit. She also runs Mom What’s Next, a collaborative online community where moms can share kid friendly adventures in the Portland, Oregon area. Olivia and Sarah talk about the importance of building your community and the difference that can make in all seasons of motherhood. Olivia also shares some great ideas on transitioning into school, staying active and how to make some great mommy friends. If you want to learn more about Olivia, her organizing business and her online community at Mom What’s Next visit: www.momwhatsnext.com @momwhatsnext @themoderneditpdx   Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website  Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

On Sarah’s recent journey to Portland she sat down with this weeks guest Jenelle, a mom of two sweet girls. Jenelle has gone from punk rocker, to using those skills and experiences to launch her own incredibly successful Real Estate company. She shares with us how her focus on the experience rather than the results can make a huge difference. Jenelle talks about how that lead her to focus on her community and building a business that truly cares for its people, their clients and even the environment. Jenelle is a true Mompreneur and has a ton of great ideas and inspirations to share.   If you want to learn more about Jenelle and her awesome company check out the link below: https://www.livingroomre.com/agents/jenelle-isaacson/   Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website  Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

This week Sarah sits down with Shelly, momma to her sweet rainbow baby Ryan. Shelly shares her experiences and the challenges she faced to become a mom, and how miscarriage has impacted her life. Shelly shares about her Podcast, Life After Miscarriage, which is focused on giving moms a space to share their journey with loss. Shelly gives great advice on how to stay focused on your goals to get through the tough times and how she has become an amazing Momma and Momprenuer. To learn more about Shelly check out the links below: LAMFAM Podcast  Shelly's YouTube Channel  Instagram    Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website  Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

Marlene is back and this time she joins us to talk about her work as a registered dietician, working a lot with families and children. She shares with us the top reasons why a parent comes to see her and how each one can play an important role in the health and development of you or your child. Sarah and Marlene get into some very important topics like picky eating, food sensitivities and allergies, as well as challenges with growth.   If you would like to learn more about Marlene and make an appointment to meet with her, please visit: https://www.dandelionnutrition.com   Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website  Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

This week Sarah sits down with Marlene, a single mom by choice. Marlene shares with Sarah all about how making the decision to become a mom might not have looked the way you think it should, but when you follow your heart it will all work out. She also shares all about her home birth! How she came to select a home birth, her labor at home and all the things after! Marlene is also a Nutritionist who will being sharing all the things you want to know on Thursdays expert episode!   Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website  Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

Marianne is back this week to sit down with Sarah as an expert! Marianne is a Sleep Consultant Super Hero! She does it all! She is a brith and postpartum doula, a sleep doula and an educator. You heard her story about being a grandma and on this episode you you get to here all the details about why your baby doesn't sleep and how she can help! Marianne provides a wealth of knowledge that any new or soon to be momma could benefit from. If you would like to learn more about Marianne please visit: https://pediatricsleepconsulting.com/   Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website  Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

This week Sarah is joined by Marianne who will be with us for two episodes, first as a Grandma and second as an expert. In this episode Marianne shares her experiences as a Momma of 4 and a Grandma of 3 awesome babies. Marianne talks about the challenges of making the transition to becoming a Grandma and how the role differs so much from that of a Momma. She gives great advice on how to be supportive and create the best experience for both your child and your new Grandbaby.  Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website  Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

This week Sarah sits down with Brittany, a mom of two from Southern California. Sarah talks with Brittany about her journey into Motherhood and how pregnancy as a new mom was very different than being pregnant with a 2-year old. Brittany shares some great advice and stories from her time as a momma. Sarah and Brittany then dive into Brittany's business ventures, talking about her website Mama Bear Britt and her line of Nail Polish that is kid safe and gender neutral.  To learn more about Brittany and all the awesome things she is doing visit: www.mamabearbritt.com You can also check out Alpha Kids, her nail polish that is the first ever designed for boys and girls: https://www.thealphakids.com/   Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website    Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

This week Sarah sits down with Catherine, her first international guest, from Toronto Canada. Catherine is the momma of two beautiful little girls and the owner of a home staging and organization business that was born from her passion for pretty and tidy spaces. Sarah and Catherine discuss the challenges Catherine has faced with Multiple Sclerosis and the tough decision to have children.  To learn more about Catherine and her business visit her website www.stageandtidyco.com   Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website      Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

This week Sarah and Dustin sit down to talk through the first 15 weeks of the Momma Stories Podcast. Sarah shares her 5 lessons learned from her amazing experiences with all the moms and experts she has interviewed. Dustin and Sarah also talk about the evolution of the Momma Stories Podcast and what to expect going forward.  Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website      Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

This week Sarah sits down with Emilie to talk about her experiences as a momma and step-mom. Emilie shares with us her traumatic birth experience, including multiple times she and the baby almost lost their lives. Emilie and Sarah talk all things motherhood and get into some very important topics, like the importance of mental health in new moms. Emilie also discusses her big decision to leave her job and start her own company, focused on virtual assistance and event planning, allowing her more time with her family.  To learn more about Emilie's company visit www.shesagiven.com Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website      Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

On this week’s episode Sarah sits down with Erin at her home to learn about her journey into becoming a momma and how that journey has evolved over the years. Erin is a mom to 4 boys, works full time managing a large team at a local grocery store, and embraces her love for birth as a part-time Doula. Erin shares about her experience of having 5 miscarriages, including 3 before her first son was born. Erin also takes us through what it is like having a child with neurodevelopmental differences like ADHD, sensory processing disorder and anxiety. Erin takes the approach of embracing her boys for who they are and sees how great they can be when you support them.  Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website      Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

On this week's episode Sarah talks with her first momma over the phone, Nina from Brentwood, CA. She is the mom of 3, an entrepreneur, author and dance teacher. Nina and Sarah discuss the difficulty of losing a baby from a miscarriage, as well as infant loss. She shares how she was able to get through such a challenging time and find the strength to continue. Nina also walks us through her journey in business and what motivated her to write her first children's book.  You can learn more about Nina, her book, dance classes, and curriculum by visiting:  https://missninak.com/   Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website      Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

This week Kori is back with us, this time as an expert sharing her knowledge from over 10 years as a certified nurse-midwife. Kori supports families in the Portland, Oregon area working for Women's Healthcare Associates at the beautiful Midwifery Birth Center. Kori and Sarah discuss the options of choosing the type of support for your birth, the advantages of a midwife and how the experience can differ between a traditional hospital birth. Kori shares her journey into becoming a midwife and lots of great information about the journey from planning, birth and postpartum support.  If you would like to learn more about Kori and the Midwifery Birth Center please visit the following links; Midwifery Birth Center and Kori Pienovi    Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website      Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

On this week's episode Sarah sits down with Kori to discuss her journey into becoming a momma. Kori is an experienced midwife, which makes her story of pregnancy and birth unlike anything we have heard before. She shows us how being an expert can make the experience easier at times, but also more challenging when things don't go as planned. Kori's story includes many hilarious moments and fascinating details of her hands on approach to her birth.   Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website      Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

This week Sarah sits down with Shannon to talk through the journey that made her dream of being a mom a reality. Shannon takes us through the IVF process in detail and gives us great insight into both the physical and emotional experiences she has had with multiple rounds. Shannon is a super busy mom with 3 kiddos, works as a nurse practitioner and is an online health/fitness coach. Her story is inspirational for all moms working to balance a family, work and everything else life throws our way. And on top of all that she is pregnant with twins and about to make their family a party of 7!  Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website      Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

Check out this weeks special bonus episode!! Sarah and Dustin talk about the progress of Momma Stories and their next big step in helping moms everywhere with Momma Fund!  www.mommafund.org     @mommafund  Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website

In this weeks episode Sarah sits down with Kristin to discuss her journey into becoming a momma. They tackle some of the difficult decisions many parents are faced with around daycare, traveling for work, and how her husband ultimately decided to stay home with their daughter. Kristin also gives great advice on being supportive partners, helping her daughter make good decisions and other tips to balancing the crazy world of being a parent. Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website

In this weeks episode Sarah sits down with Bre to discuss her challenging, yet incredible, journey into becoming a momma of twin boys. Bre faced many hurdles along the journey, including infertility of both her and her husband. The strength, perseverance and hope that kept them working for 9 years to build a family is truly inspiring. Bre provides great insight into her experiences with IVF and the importance of being educated on all of your options. Please check out the following links to learn more about Bre’s journey after listening to her episode. http://www.breannajochud.wordpress.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Wants-What/dp/1388845512/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=the+heart+wants+what+the+heart+wants&qid=1560890748&s=gateway&sprefix=the+heart+wants+what+the+heart&sr=8-1 Instagram: @breannachud / Facebook: @breannajochud Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Webs

This week Sarah sits down with her first expert, Doula Kristina Kruzan. Kristina has been a doula for over 17 years and has assisted hundreds of mommas with their birth experience. In addition to Doula services, her company Taproot Birth Partners provides childbirth education and Doula mentorship. Kristina and Sarah dive into the role a Doula plays in the pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum experience, as well as how supportive a Doula can be throughout your journey. Kristina shares stories about her experiences as a Doula and provides a lot of great advice.  If you would like more info regarding Kristina and her services, please use this link - http://www.taprootbirthpartners.com/kristina-kruzan/  Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website

In this episode Sarah sits down with Julie, a mom of three, to talk about how different the momma journey can be from one child to the next. They go in-depth on the challenges of medical care and the importance of being an advocate for your child. Julie shares her experiences of a traumatic birth and raising her son with cerebral palsy, while reminding all of us how important it is to stay positive and embrace the incredible impact a child has on those around him or her.  Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website

In this episode Sarah sits down with Crystal to discuss her journey into motherhood and life with her three amazing kids. They spend time discussing some of the many challenges moms face, but also share some laughs about the unexpected experiences that happen in life as a mom. Crystal gives great advice about the importance of keeping focus on yourself, the benefits of giving yourself a time-out, and how she uses a new years resolution to be a better momma.   Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website

In this episode Sarah sits down with Rachel to discuss her journey into becoming a Stepmom, including navigating the parent/friend balance and how to successfully integrate yourself into an existing family structure. They also discuss the importance of communication and clear expectations, as well as how taking the high road in situations can impact your life.  Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website

In this episode Sarah sits down with Stephanie to discuss her momma journey, including time as a single mom, twins, being a military spouse and so much more. They also discuss the curveballs life throws at you and how she used them to build a stronger family bond. Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website

Welcome to the first ever episode of Momma Stories. In this episode we tackle the origin of Momma Stories and what the plan is for this incredible community of Mommas. We also spend some time talking with Sarah Baker the founder of Momma Stories about her journey as a mom.