Moms in the Wild

The moms talk about intrusive thoughts- what it's like having them, how they changed pre and post kids and how they deal with them. This one is a vulnerable ride peppered with funny anecdotes and musings about anxiety in general. Turns out that having kids made us even more mentally unstable… who would have thought? Books Caro Mentions: Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers https://a.co/d/infXX05 Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts https://a.co/d/gmUnuPC Discover More:Website: https://momsinthewild.comEmail: connect@momsinthewild.comInstagram: @momsinthewild_podCall Us: (878) CALL-MOM WE HAVE MERCH!! https://momsinthewild.com/shop Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

How often do you have the thought, “I'm a bad mom.”? For Kait and Caro, it's more often than they'd like to admit. In this episode, the moms dive deep into what brings about these thoughts, moments where they really thought they were bad moms and share hilarious stories along the way. If you're looking for people to commiserate with while laughing at their expense, this is the episode for you. Discover More:Website: https://momsinthewild.comEmail: connect@momsinthewild.comInstagram: @momsinthewild_podCall Us: (878) CALL-MOM WE HAVE MERCH!! https://momsinthewild.com/shop Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

In this shorty episode, Kait gives a brief update of what's been going on as her first trimester comes to a close. Emotions, medical decisions and so much more! This episode also features unheard audio of Kait and Caro coming up with the Moms in the Wild jingle. Should it be released for someone to hear? Probably not! But we did it anyway! Enjoy!! Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM WE HAVE MERCH!! https://momsinthewild.com/shop Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

While Kait is away, Caro welcomes her partner Kris to cohost this episode that deep dives into some of the fundamental truths we hear about parenthood. From it changing your whole life to it being the greatest love you'll ever know, these two break it down and get to the nitty gritty of what it all means. I'm addition to a Please Stop segment and a look into the myth of the maternal instinct, this episode is full of laughs, wisdom and very cute baby noises! Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM WE HAVE MERCH!! https://momsinthewild.com/shop Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

We know what you're thinking- can it even get any more wild with these two? It can, friends. Listen to see how. Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM WE HAVE MERCH!! https://momsinthewild.com/shop Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

This week, the moms are joined by Lindsey to discuss her winding journey to and through motherhood. As a mom of three kiddos, Lindsey has experienced so much of parenthood and offers a unique perspective on the adoption process. Her story is full of ups and downs that ultimately lead to the completion of her sweet family and is sure to tug at the heartstrings of all who listen. Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM WE HAVE MERCH!! https://momsinthewild.com/shop Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

We conclude this two-part episode with the rest of Emily's story! She talks about her pregnancy with her rainbow baby and how parenting has been going so far. Emily offers a unique perspective of pregnancy and parenting after loss and the feelings associated with it. St. Jude's: https://www.stjude.org/donate Taking Cara Babies: Instagram- @takingcarababies Big Little Feelings: Instagram- @biglittlefeelings Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM WE HAVE MERCH!! https://momsinthewild.com/shop Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

In the first of this two-part episode, the moms are joined by Emily to discuss her experience with pregnancy and parenting following a missed miscarriage. Before they get into Emily's story, they start from the beginning and tell funny stories that happened at their weddings! This episode is full of poignant and brave moments and will shed light on an often unspoken topic. Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM WE HAVE MERCH!! https://momsinthewild.com/shop Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

It's game night at Moms in the Wild! The moms take turns talking about their toxic traits while deviating into tangents about reality tv, tik tok trends and so much more. With the help of some listener input, they also play Would You Rather: Moms Edition where they tackle true lose-lose situations with hilarity. If you're into a true Kait and Caro riff session, you're going to love this one! Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM WE HAVE MERCH!! https://momsinthewild.com/shop Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

In this short, but hilarious episode the moms conclude their conversation with BJ with an unfiltered conversation about birth control. This one is definitely not for the little ears, but is full of moments that will have you laughing out loud! Find out more about BJ: http://bookwitch.tv Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM WE HAVE MERCH!! https://momsinthewild.com/shop Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

In the second part of their episode with BJ, the moms discuss when they knew they wanted to be mothers and how that factors into their current feelings about motherhood. BJ shares her decision to not have children and the assumptions, questions and pressures she's received because of that choice. They also dive into the topic of how differently people are treated in the workforce based on whether they have kids or not. Find out more about BJ: http://bookwitch.tv Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM WE HAVE MERCH!! https://momsinthewild.com/shop Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

In this week's episode, the moms are joined by BJ- Auntie to Birdie and Chosen Auntie to Bubba. They discuss the concept of “the village” as well as their own personal expectations and realities with it. Featuring the perspective of a “villager” as well as two opposite perspectives from Kait and Caro about what their ideal village would look like, this episode promises an in-depth review of the common phrase “it takes a village to raise a child”. Also, stay tuned for a hilarious mom-musing segment at the end! Find out more about BJ: http://bookwitch.tv Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM WE HAVE MERCH!! https://momsinthewild.com/shop Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

Join the moms in this episode that covers all of the ways people try to interact with your kiddo while out in public. They cover the calamities that occur, the reactions they receive and the way it makes them feel when people expect so much from their tiny human. To sum it all up, when you see a baby in public… just please stop! Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM WE HAVE MERCH!! https://momsinthewild.com/shop Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

The moms, joined by Shea, continue their discussion about early childhood. Discussing topics like sensory overload and breastfeeding, they open the floodgates on these often difficult to talk about topics and get vulnerable about how easy it is to feel overwhelmed and like you're failing. This relatable episode will hopefully make you feel better when you don't really have it together. Because we sure as shit don't! Shea's Website: https://shealyons.com/ (https://shealyons.com/) Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM WE HAVE MERCH!! https://momsinthewild.com/shop Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

Ever feel like you're barely holding it all together? SAME! Join the moms as they talk to Shea, birth worker, trained doula and certified lactation consultant, about all things early childhood. From the newborn stage to toddlerhood, no topic is off limits- no matter how real and vulnerable. If you're looking for the friends to turn to when parenting isn't all it's cracked up to be… welcome, friends. Glad to have ya. Shea's Website: https://shealyons.com Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM WE HAVE MERCH!! https://momsinthewild.com/shop Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

The moms welcome Marissa, a real life pregnant person and first time mom-to-be, to the pod! They discuss expectations vs. realities of pregnancy and share listener stories that detail some of the weirdest parts of pregnancy. This episode covers everything from pregnancy announcements to registries as well as a refresher of what not to say to pregnant people. (Spoiler Alert: it's a lot)! How to Talk to Pregnant People: 10 Dos and Don'ts- http://bayareahomebirth.org/blog/how-to-talk-to-pregnant-people Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM WE HAVE MERCH!! https://momsinthewild.com/shop Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

CW: Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating In the second part of this two part episode, the moms and Jackie (Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in Eating Disorders) continue their discussion about postpartum bodies and what contributed to their feelings about them. They also cover how they perceive their current bods and the strategies they use to work towards body neutrality. Enjoy part two of this fun journey! Jackie's Instagram: Therapist_inmotion Resource: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com WE HAVE MERCH!! https://momsinthewild.com/shop Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

CW: Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating In the first part of this two part episode, the moms welcome Jackie (Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in Eating Disorders) and discuss all things body image! Pre-baby bodies, postpartum bodies and all of the details in between. This frank and hilarious discussion covers our feelings about our bodies over the years and how becoming a mom has impacted them. We welcome you to sit back, relax and (hopefully!) relate to this honest and laugh out loud inducing episode. Jackie's Instagram: Therapist_inmotion Resource: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

The moms talk with Kelly about the necessity of pivoting in parenting. As an artist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and mother to a teenage son, Kelly is an expert in the art of the pivot and shares with Kait and Caro her stories, strategies and parenting survival techniques. This episode breaks down day-to-day pivots, life's big pivots and what happens when we resist the pivots the universe is so clearly trying to tell us we need. Kelly's Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CooperArtandGifts Kelly's Instagram: @cooperartandgifts Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

This episode covers topics that may be triggering to others bookended by moments of levity and humor. If you would like to skip the topic of pregnancy loss and infertility altogether, please find the time codes to do so below. Kait shares her own story of pregnancy loss and secondary infertility. In this episode the moms discuss the implications of family planning questions, the many facets of pregnancy loss, the ups and downs of infertility and how to support someone who is experiencing these things. Pregnancy Loss and Infertility: 23:25-1:09:47 Instagram Page Kait Mentions: @msjenniferrobertson Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

In their very first guest episode, the moms welcome Kait's husband David to the pod. This candid discussion includes insights into what it's like for dads during the first few years of parenthood and revelations that it's not like what the movies want you to believe. This episode is great for moms and dads alike and reminds us that we're all just doing the best we can with what we have. Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

In this episode, Kait and Caro tackle the topic of milestones and discuss why they exist, what they imply and how they make us feel. They ask the important questions like, “what are they good for anyway?” and “how do we escape the pressure we feel from them?”. Join them as they revel in their milestone mishaps and celebrate the fact that every kid (and mom) is wonderfully different. Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

In this episode, Kait and Caro share the good, bad and unbelievable moments of their birth stories. In talking about what can only be described as complete opposite experiences, the moms don't hold anything back. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll commiserate! Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

Look back and laugh with Kait and Caro as they share the preconceived notions they had about being parents. The moms explain all of the things they thought they'd do and how radically different it actually is. Join them in this incredibly humbling journey as they divulge their realities of parenthood and laugh in the face of everything they once thought. Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice please remember that we are not medical professionals.

In this episode, Kait and Caro talk about their pregnancies. From cravings to TMI details, this episode covers it all! Featuring the first ever “Please Stop” segment, the moms talk about the experiences they loved (and hated) involving others when they were pregnant. Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

Kait and Caro get up close and personal as they discuss how their personal hygiene plummeted when they became moms. You'll learn what life was like before kids, what it's like now, and what they hope it transforms into. This one gets hilariously vulnerable- buckle up! Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.

Join Kait and Caro as they describe how Moms in the Wild was created and what to expect from future episodes of the podcast. You'll also learn who they are and how they met. If you're looking for two mom friends to settle in and get real with, this is the podcast for you. Discover More: Website: https://momsinthewild.com Email: connect@momsinthewild.com Instagram: @momsinthewild_pod Call Us: (878) CALL-MOM Moms in the Wild Podcast: Where we laugh at our wild moments to make you feel better about yours. Disclaimer: This podcast contains adult content and language that may not be appropriate for little ears. And while we love sharing our medical experiences and advice, please remember that we are not medical professionals.