Moms Off The Record

Is your baby actually a “bad sleeper," or have you just been given bad advice?In this eye-opening conversation, we're joined by Brittany Chambers, the voice behind Good Night Moon Child, to explore what modern sleep culture gets so wrong. From the myth of self-soothing to the importance of nervous system regulation, we unpack how attunement, not control, is the missing piece in most sleep advice.You'll hear:- Why sleep starts with the caregiver's nervous system- How mainstream sleep training often disregards neurobiological development- What attuned sleep support actually looks like - Kat and April's personal sleep struggles and real-time “aha” momentsIf you're overwhelmed and disheartened by the rigidity of and disassociation with sleep schedules, wake windows, and one-size-fits-all routines, this episode will help you exhale and tune back in to what you and your baby truly need.This is the sleep episode every mom should hear.Support the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!

Remember when we were all about baby-led weaning? While many aspects initially appealed to us, and it was admittedly fun to watch our babies feed themselves 100 new foods prior to age 1, our values and priorities have shifted as we have learned what matters most. Kate Pope, mom of two, nutritionist, certified GAPS practitioner, and founder of the Regenerative Cooking School, explains why and how the GAPS diet is crucial for healing and sealing everyone's gut— from baby's to mom's and beyond— and how the GAPS protocol is what reverses common but not normal symptoms such as eczema, food sensitivities and CMPA (cow's milk protein allergy), just to name a few.We talk about some taboo foodie topics like the culprit behind the rise in egg and peanut allergies, why sweet potato is not an ideal first food, and those popular plastic food puree pouches our society can't seem to part ways with.Follow Kate at @wildnutritionist on Instagram. Code 'OFFTHERECORD' – gives you $55 off any of these three courses:First Foods PlanMama Baby BiomeFeeding Picky EatersSupport the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!

In this episode, we call out the problems that have arisen as a result of adoption of and adherence to the Freebirth Society ideology while also holding space for a woman's legal and moral right to choose to have a Freebirth.Ultimately, this is about the need for leaders to act in integrity and for everyone to remember that rarely two truths exist in extremes. All choices are valid, however in order for them to be authentically empowered, they must be made with true informed consent and an informed risk assessment which is unlikely to happen if a birthworker has solely received a virtual training rooted in biases, hyperbole, and a lack of evidence, just as much as it's unlikely to happen with a fearful OB who is encouraging weekly routine ultrasounds and a 39 week induction.We unpack the overused and misused phrase “variations of normal” in order to delineate a few examples of what would actually be abnormal and a reason to seek additional support.Freebirth continues to be a valid choice, however women deserve to have the full scope of outcomes objectively presented to them in all fairness.Risk is inherently everywhere, and there will always be a mysterious element to loss, however the key is to walk into your pregnancy with a true sense of confidence and options rather than a false sense of one.Recommended resources:Free MOTR Questions Guide to Vet Your Birthkeeper/AttendantReddit, so you can be the judge of what's wrong with this organizationNathan Riley podcast episode featuring Kristine LauriaDr. Sarah Wickham's book “What's Right For Me”“Whose Body Is It” podcast episode featuring midwife Mary Lou SingletonSupport the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!

DISCLAIMER: We graciously welcome guests and organizations who may have shared opposing viewpoints on a variety of topics, so as to not perpetuate an echo chamber environment. We recognize we will not align on every topic with every guest we invite. Bruchim does not endorse other stances and philosophies we have shared in various episodes of our podcast. We encourage respectful discourse, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have interviewed Eli.In part two of our Circumcision series, we are joined by a Jewish man! Rarely do we ever have a man on our podcast, but because this is a practice performed on men— and often times, Jewish men— we needed to hear Eli's takes directly from the source.Eli Ungar-Sargon is the Founding Executive Board member of the non-profit, Bruchim, and host of the Bruchim podcast. Eli grew up in an Orthodox Jewish family in Brookline, MA. At the age of 13, he and his family moved to Israel, where he later decided not to serve in the Israel Defense Forces. Instead, he chose to study medicine in the UK. Three years into his medical degree, Eliyahu shifted his focus to filmmaking. After earning two degrees from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he completed his first feature-length documentary, Cut: Slicing Through the Myths of Circumcision.Bruchim's mission is to advocate for non-circumcising Jews in Jewish life, and to educate about the rich diversity of Jewish perspectives on circumcision and its alternatives.We discuss:What was the pivotal moment that shaped Eli's opinion about circumcision?Can you still be considered Jewish if you are not circumcised?What's the alternative to a bris?How do Eli's personal views about circumcision compare to Bruchim's views as an organization?Is there a positive trend of Jewish families globally opting out of circumcision?How to be critical of circumcision without entering antisemitic territory?What are common antisemitic tropes about circumcision?How do you have tough conversations with other members of the tribe about circumcision?Check out Bruchim's resources hereListen to the Bruchim podcast hereWatch Eli's documentary hereUniversity Lecture on Circumcision led by Ryan McCallister, PhDSupport the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!

We kick off our two-part Circumcision series— a topic you all have been begging us to cover for the last two years!— with none other than the Executive Director and Chairperson of Intact America, Georganne Chapin MPhil, JD.There is nothing we shy away from in this episode. Don't worry, we don't walk on any egg shells. While debunking common circumcision myths, like how this surgery helps to prevent UTIs, STDs, and HIV, is fun and intriguing, Georganne reminds us that it's important to shift our focus away from debunking myths (don't worry, we still do!) and instead onto exercising our innate common sense about the necessity of this practice. You'll hear about the origins of this surgery, which countries do it and why, and the undeniably uncomfortable details of the procedure itself. This isn't for the faint of heart, but if you are going to put your son through this, then you should know what it entails, FULLY. Georganne explains why circumcision is not exclusively a men's issue, and why circumcision has a lasting effect on women from the mothers of circumcised sons to the future female partners of circumcised men. Women DO have a voice in the circumcision debate, and soon-to-be moms should not sit on the sidelines while tasking their husbands to call the shots on this permanent, life-altering choice on behalf of their son.We learn about the lasting trauma of the procedure, the function and benefit of foreskin, how the trends and stats have changed over time in regard to the choice to circumcise, and why we prefer the term "intact" over "uncircumcised."Follow @intactamerica on instagramCheck out Intact America's resourcesResources mentioned in this episode:This Penis Business, Georganne's bookIntact AmericaCircumcision, an Elephant in the Hospital Excerpts - the video April references Skin in the Game Event in New York with Alan Cumming April 30th, 2025!Foreskin Day 2025 VideoHealthy Children Foreskin Retraction resourceReport circumcision injury through DoNoHarm.ReportPlease Don't Cut the Baby: A Nurse's Memoir Listen to our friend Fierce Lizzie's episode on circumcision on Unmedicated Girlies podcast hereSupport the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!

Nicki French is a twenty-seven-year-old, stay-at-home, freebirthing mom of four little ones. In today's chat, we learn about the art of prioritizing the intimacy in your marriage in tandem with moving through the daily rhythms as a young mother juggling multiple littles. We learn about what it takes to keep the flame alive after years of marriage while in the thick of it, how to reframe our mindset amidst the chaos, and we get the scoop on all the most fascinating logistics such as hacks for loading and unloading the car solo with four small children and shopping at Costco, transitioning from mom mode to wife mode during the day, and when to intervene vs. sit back at the playground.Follow Nicki at @nicki.french on instagramSupport the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!

What can we Westerners learn about raising intrinsically happy, self-sufficient, and helpful children from the Maya of Mexico, the Inuit of the Arctic Circle and the Hadza of Tanzania? Well, it turns out, a lot!WEIRD cultures (Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic) have been making parenting unnecessarily more difficult than it was designed to be. From helicopter and free-range parenting, to distracting children instead of intentionally involving them in quotidian household responsibilities, we are unwittingly becoming the source of our modern-day parenting grievances.With the help of Michaeleen Doucleff, mother and New York Times best-selling author of one of our favorite reads, “Hunt Gather Parent,” we break down modern-day parenting myths and turn to our much wiser, indigenous peers for the practical tips we're all yearning for when we are in the trenches of motherhood.Resources: Buy "Hunt, Gather, Parent" from Michaeleen's website!Let Grow: Leading the Movement for Childhood IndependenceSupport the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!

Send us a textBack in our original fashion exchanging our uncensored opinions between just the two of us, we examine whether it is possible to maintain friendships with people who see the world through a different lens.We analyze when it is possible and even encouraged to maintain friendships with people who have opposing viewpoints versus when this feat proves to be a fruitless effort.We share personal anecdotes which illustrate when our differences with others have brought us closer together and when these fundamental differences have driven us farther apart, and if that means the end of the friendship for good.We philosophize about the impact topics like politics and medical freedom have over our friendships and whether it matters if your closest friends are virtual or in person.In an age of dogma and division, we emphasize the lost art of toeing the line of nuance.Join us for more of these dicussions on the inside of our virtual community, rebelliUS. Support the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!

Send us a textToday's guest, Jennifer Lahl, is the founder of The Center for Bioethics and Culture Network. Lahl couples her 25 years of experience as a pediatric critical care nurse, a hospital administrator, and a senior-level nursing manager with a deep passion to speak up for those who have no voice.Women are often sold on surrogacy, IVF, and sperm donation as either a beautiful way to help a family in need or the best solution to their fertility issues. The problems with the solutions Big Fertility pushes extend beyond a lack of informed consent; there are not only significant medical risks for moms and their future children (which are often downplayed or not mentioned at all) as well as bioethical concerns which many have never even considered until well after consenting to one of these reproduction methods.If we continue on this transhumanist trajectory, we can expect so see the normalization and encouragement of artificial eggs and wombs.On the bright side, the tides are turning. Countries are waking up to the harms of some of these practices and setting firm boundaries to protect women and children. Some countries, like America, unfortunately still operate like the Wild West and put the wellbeing of mothers and children last at the expense of the desires of intended parents. Thanks to spreading awareness, women are realizing they have other, more biologically-supportive and ethical options when it comes to starting a family.Jennifer's Books + Films: The Detransitioner DiariesEggsploitationBig Fertility Related Whose Body Is It Masterclasses:The Medical and Legal Ethics of IVF, Surrogacy, and Other Commonly Used Assisted Reproductive TechnologyThe Great Reset of Motherhood: Gender Identity, Transhumanist Tech & the Theft of Birth Come hang with us and other likeminded parents and soon-to-be-parents within our private membership rebelliUS, where you will gain access to the most sought-after vaccine and holistic health resources, exclusive expert-led vaccine webinars, and a thriving community of uncensored and comprehensive conversations amongst in-demand taboo topics.Support the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!

Send us a textMom of two (including one who experienced a vaccine injury), toxicologist, and creator of the *must read*, comprehensive Vaccine Guide drops some jaw-dropping bombshells that will make you think twice about the safety, efficacy, ethics, and necessity of these routine shots.We talk about the tragic human sacrifices who were callously exploited for the sake of growing viruses in aborted fetal cells. The ingredients in vaccines will make your stomach churn— and no, we're not just talking about the well-known and widely discussed neurotoxic aluminum.We also discuss the superiority of natural immunity verses artificial immunity via vaccination and the longterm benefit of allowing our bodies to encounter sickness in the wild without synthetic interference. Specifically, we learn about which cancers you are at a lesser risk of having as a result of acquiring natural immunity from certain "vaccine preventable" illnesses.You'll hear us talk about the role breastmilk antibodies play from the start of life as well as the importance of honoring the divine order of growth from a spiritual standpoint.Despite the benefits we acknowledge that homeopathy provides, we talk about why we are against homeoprophylaxis as a “safer” alternative to vaccines. We also learn why vitamin D supplementation is not only pointless but also to some degree harmful.This conversation is sure to make your head spin in the best way!Follow Ashley on instagram @insta_ashleyeverlyAshley's websiteAccess Ashley's free vaccine guideSupport the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!

Pamela “came out” as “the truthful therapist” a few years ago on the basis of her simply speaking the truth. Not HER truth, but rather the truth. This of course, offended many (unsurprisingly), however through her commitment to bust myths propagated by the trans-humanist agenda which prey upon our vulnerable and impressionable youth, she has successfully forged her own path as a trailblazer for other therapists who are not work and equally committed to helping children accept the body they were born into rather than affirming a lie. Resources: A Practical Guide to Gender Distresshttps://www.amazon.com/Practical-Response-Gender-Distress-Families/dp/B0CXMRGMBV/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.I-lw7IeD5TNZ3QOBovrLtA.IDiY7I1STXTTMaV1pdwMyC75sUP3HoBNuf8vPtigOMI&qid=1710243622&sr=8-1Pamela's Website: The Truthful Therapisthttps://dysconnectedmovie.com/https://www.gendertransformation.com/WPATH Michael Schellenberger Exposehttps://www.gaysagainstgroomers.com/ LGB Alliance USA – Leading the Fight for Same-Sex Rights www.conservativecounselors.comwww.froggygirlbook.comSupport the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!

Mandolyn Crotts, mom of two and founder of Carry Them Ministries in Nigeria, revealed the horrifying, fatal obstetric practices, fear of breastfeeding and dangerous promotion of infant formula which is responsible for the demise of so many babies.Here in America we often hear trite slogans such as “fed as best!” to make women feel better about formula usage. However in a place like Nigeria, formula feeding is actually killing babies, and breastfeeding saves lives.We learn about the heartbreaking lies women have been told from fearful and misogynistic doctors and nurses who know nothing about birth or breastfeeding. Separation of motherbaby from day 1 is not only common, but it's extremely normalized. Even skin-to-skin is viewed as dangerous.There is a light at the end of this dark tunnel, and that is the success stories of babies who transformed from “failure to thrive” as a result of risky formula consumption, to full on thriving thanks to Mandolyn and her team's lactation support. This support includes some unconventional methods often overlooked here in the Western world.And of course we couldn't ignore the current culture wars, especially in light of La Leche League's woke inclusion policies. Hear what Mandolyn has to say about “inclusive” breastfeeding vernacular in a place like Nigeria where babies are literally on the brink of death.If you are feeling inspired by Mandolyn's mission, please consider making a financial donation at carrythem.org to help save these babies' lives.Follow Mandolyn's non-profit @carrythemministries on InstagramSupport the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!

In similar fashion to last year, your two favorite moms reminisce and unpack big lessons learned from our second year of motherhood. A couple of big highlights to call out are April's departure from the corporate world and into her dream role as full-time, stay-at-home mom to Eden and Kat's transition from one to two children.This reflection is all about humility and recognizing the true fruits of motherhood. Tune in if you want to hear the rawness and realness from our 2nd year as mothers and co-hosts, and what we'd do differently next go 'round! Thank you for your continued support of Moms Off The Record. We would love to hear, what have you learned from this year?Support the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!

Matrescence is defined as the process of becoming a mother, however this is a term that hardly anyone has ever heard of; even women who have recently become mothers. Holly, mother of two, women's circle leader, and former ICU nurse reflects on the experiences that led to her deep appreciation for and curiosity of matrescence. Our fast-paced, modern, industrial, Western culture tells us to snap back just weeks after giving birth, however brain scans will tell us this is actually physically impossible to do. Everyone knows what to expect during puberty when a girl morphs into a woman, however nobody talks about what to expect during the next major transition from maiden to mother or even the final major shift from motherhood to perimenopause and finally menopause.Resources Mentioned:Matrescence–birth of the mother by Dr. Alexandra Sacks Anthropologist Dana Raphael in her book Being Female: Reproduction, Power and ChangeSupport the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!

Corey Dunn is a second-generation homeschooling mom of four, lover of homemade sourdough, and co-host of The Modern Ancestral Mamas podcast. We talk about:The differences between the parent's role and the child's role at the dinner table. Who is responsible for what?How to make mealtimes less stressful and more fun.How to handle picky eating among children.Why Corey could care less about veggies and instead prioritizes meat.How to simplify food shopping and meal prepping on any budgetYou can find Corey (and her cookbooks) at www.fornutrientssake.com and @ForNutrientsSake on Instagram!Support the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!

Kat's Birthkeeper Ali Coulas joins us today. We learn about her spiritual path to becoming a Labor & Delivery as well as what led her out of the system and into the sovereign birth world, where Kat was her first sovereign birth she attended. We venture to answer questions like: What does it actually mean to “hold space” for women? How can birthkeepers hold just enough space without encroaching to closely on a woman or just being a distant fly on the wall?How do yin (feminine) and yang (masculine) energies manifest themselves in labor and birth, and what does this mean for the type of birth we can expect to experience?We also delve into Kat's false pre-eclampsia diagnosis which Ali discovered after reviewing Kat's medical records from her first birth. You won't want to miss this! Unfortunately, birth sabotage happens all the time in the system, and you get to hear a few stories of this blatant practice in today's episode. Connect with Ali at @mindbodywomb on Instagram!Brilliant Beaver Guidebook - Audio VersionEngage kids aged 6-9 with fun, screen-free activities from the world of scoutingJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!

Lauren Segalla was a Labor & Delivery nurse until one day she had an epiphany after going through the motions of her job numbly on autopilot during the immediate aftermath of fetal demise of a patient. After that wake up call, she knew she was destined for something different; something bigger. Today, Lauren is an expert in guiding women through feeling more in touch with their bodies, literally. As a result, the women Lauren works with not only maximize the relationship with themselves and their partners but also how they move through the birth portal. Lauren's InstagramWork with LaurenCervical Alchemy WebinarYoni Pleasure PalaceCode EmbodiedEcstasy for 10% off!WebsiteJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!

Get in touch! Be Sure To Leave Contact Info for a Reply!Hello, friends! We're back just the two of us like old times.Kat kicks off this episode reflecting on how wildly different her first birth with her son was compared to her redemptive, sovereign homebirth outside the medical industrial complex with her daughter just 26 months later.Kat's initiation into motherhood in 2022 involved bait-and-switches, homebirth medwifery sabotage, and an unhealthy fixation on blood pressure resulting in fear mongering, a distrust and pathology of birth, an unnecessary hospital transfer, false pre-eclampsia diagnosis, and ultimately a c-section.Fast forward 17 months when Kat discovered she was pregnant with her second baby after just the first try (thanks Anisa Woodall!)Kat recounts her journey from deprogramming and unlearning everything she thought she ever knew about birth, to becoming fully embodied, taking radical responsibility for her birth choices, and completely surrendering to and trusting every step of the process.All of this laid the groundwork for having a mother-led, intuitive, homebirth in the absence of any licensed provider in favor of the unconditional support of her husband and radical birthkeeper Ali. NO cervical checks, membrane sweeps, inductions, doing anything to “get labor going,” ultrasounds, Doppler, suggestions or threats of a hospital transfer, coached pushing, or management of the third stage of labor.Kat also discusses the process of obtaining a birth certificate when you choose to give birth outside of the system (if that's the route you wish to take) and answers questions you posed about the birth on Instagram.Resources we referenced:Complete Guide to FreebirthHow to avoid birth certificate and SS#Anisa Woodall Resilient Motherhood (code MOTR for $100 off) SubLuna tinctures for pregnancy, birth, and postpartumKristin Hauser's tinctures and Postpartum herbs for sitz bath/peri bottleKat's Wild Pregnancy EpisodeOur Episode with Anisa WoodallSupport the showDONATE (Thank you!!

Get in touch! Be Sure To Leave Contact Info for a Reply!Kristin Hauser is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, somatic sex educator, wife and mother to soon-to-be four children. She is currently experiencing her third wild pregnancy and freebirth and about to embark on a move from Kansas to Costa Rica.In this episode, we cover comprehensive ground with Kristin including:When Kristin realized participating in ART (assisted reproductive technology) treatments as a part of her acupuncture practice was ethically out of alignment.The lack of informed consent and painful disassociation she observed with women undergoing common ART treatments such as IVF and egg freezing.How and why Kristin embraced womb healing and its ties to birthing fully embodied and in your power and authority.Thoughts on pap smears and other invasive pelvic examsSigns of estrogen imbalances and what they meanAllopathic/Western medicine's approach vs. the Chinese medicine approachThe parallel between nervous system regulation and how women are psychosomatically impacted How Kristin manages to balance motherhood, marriage, her business and her own needs.Follow Kristin on instagram: @kristinhauserShop Kristin's Products & Services hereSupport the showDONATE (Thank you!!

Send us a textMorgan a.k.a. @VeryCrunchyMama unveils some hard truths about the correlations between the consumption of artificial food dyes— which are sadly ubiquitous and hidden in foods you would never suspect— and children's behavior and chronic disease.We discuss the deceptive name changes that recently went into effect with these toxic dyes as well as what each of us would do in a scenario where our children were offered food dyes.Towards the end, Morgan differentiates between "cleanwashing" vs. "greenwashing" and how to keep it simple when it comes to transitioning away from toxic household chemicals and into a lifestyle abundant in minimalism and holistic health.Resources:Morgan's instagram: @verycrunchymamawebsite: https://www.verycrunchymama.comemail Morgan your questions: morgan@verycrunchymama.comfreebies (free guide to food dyes and free guide to cleanwashing & greenwashing)Access Morgan's "Label Literacy 101" course (MOTR listeners receive 10% off with code MOTR10)Support the showDONATE (Thank you!!

Send us a Text Message.Gentle Parenting. Permissive Parenting. Authoritative Parenting. The misunderstanding and noise behind parenting styles is confusing and stressing out an entire generation of well-intentioned but misinformed parents.That's where Rebecca Giannini helps! Rebecca is a mother of two, relationship and parent coach, and founder of The Present Parents. In this episode, Rebecca breaks down the four principles for healthy relationships:Everyone deserves to be listened to when they're strugglingEveryone deserves to be spoken to with respect, even when the speaker is upsetEveryone deserves their body safetyEveryone deserves their boundaries to be respectedWe also reveal some personal parenting struggles we have been battling and seek Rebecca's sage guidance in resolving them through the lens of her principles.After listening to this episode, you will understand the distinct difference between permissive and gentle parenting. You will also be well-equipped on how to enforce boundaries and implement natural consequences for optimal outcomes. The end result is eliminating unwanted behaviors while developing emotionally intelligent children who can communicate well and achieve greater success.***Rebecca has generously extended a 15% discount off her private and group coaching to our listeners! Apply code MOTR at checkout here!***Support the Show.DONATE (Thank you!!

Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who trains women's health practitioners to use their menstrual cycle as a vital sign in their practices. She is the founder of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program. She is the author of three bestselling books: Real Food For Fertility (co-authored with Lily Nichols), The Fifth Vital Sign, and the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook.In this episode we discuss:Why the non-hormonal IUD really isn't so benign despite some women preferring this birth control method.The science behind how cervical fluid is a powerful indicator of your overall health and cervical cell healthThe mechanics of how ovulation works from estrogen levels, LH and follicle ripenessWhy the feminist movement's programming that men and women should be equal in every respect has backfired specifically as it relates to how we move through life during the different phases in our cycle and throughout the feminine cycles of our lifetime (menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause).Why reliance on cycle tracking apps alone as a way to plan or prevent pregnancy is not sufficient and what the best marker of fertility actually is.What is common vs. what is normal in regard to ovulation and our menstrual cyclesWhy sperm counts have been on the decline since the 1940s and by how muchThe specific role men play in the fertility equation and just how much agency both men and women have in regard to ameliorating their fertility outcomes through lifestyle choicesConsiderations to ponder in regard to IVFResources Mentioned: Real Food for Fertility bookThe 5th Vital Sign bookThe Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting WorkbookFertility Friday podcastFertility Friday websiteWild Power bookSupport the Show.DONATE (Thank you!!

Since we have yet to unravel the profound topic of pregnancy loss, particularly from a sovereign woman's perspective, we invite you to witness Alex's moving story of the loss of her daughter Lila in the moments after birth. Alex chose to experience a wild pregnancy— a pregnancy outside the obstetric industrial complex, devoid of ultrasounds, blood work, measuring, tracking, and testing— and despite the emotional suffering she endured as a result of her tragic loss, she explains why she would not hesitate to proceed with another wild pregnancy and freebirth the second time around.We discuss themes such as the fine line between birth and death, how nobody and no technology can "save" us, the way our society views miscarriage and stillbirth in the hospital vs. at home, setting boundaries with well-meaning yet fearful friends and family, and we hear Alex's theory on the likely cause of death of her sweet baby girl.Follow Alex on instagram and DM her to join her virtual loss support group.Regardless of whether you've experienced a miscarriage or stillbirth or where you chose to give birth, you are welcome to join Alex's support group.Support the Show.DONATE (Thank you!!

We were joined by 1/2 of the Radical Moms Union, Andrea Haskins, who gives insight into the impetus behind the recent "Back Off Bobbie" campaign initiated with the help of RMU partner Natasha Vargas-Cooper and backed by heaps of concerned, empowered women. What does it mean to be a "radical" mom nowadays, and what is so radical about the way we mother?What is going on with the nefarious motives of certain formula companies i.e. Bobbie and their infamous marketing campaigns?Low supply seems like such a common perceived and pathologized issue, but how many women have real as opposed to perceived low milk supply, and what are the physiological factors that actually cause it?What's up with the social media trends that seem to disparage motherhood for clicks and views?Subscribe to Radical Moms Union's Substack: https://radicalmomsunion.substack.com/Follow Radical Moms Union on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radical_moms_union/Follow Andrea on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instinctualmothering/?hl=enResources: Check out our episode where we discussed the WHO Code for Milk SubstitutesPeep the Nestle drama with fake nurses pushing formula onto vulnerable moms & other scandalsDONATE (Thank you!!

Most holistic-minded moms already know screen time is objectively bad and try to limit it or only rely on it as a brief, last-resort. But, just how bad is it really? Melanie Hempe, mother of four and the founder of the non-profit ScreenStrong, keeps it 100% real with us when divulging the truth about the way screen time is robbing our children of a healthy and happy childhood.What effects interacting with a device whether it's a tablet, iPhone, or television have on a child's developing brain, and why should parents think twice about when and whether to introduce screens to their children?Is there such a thing as “good” types of screen time or screens in moderation?What about low-stimulating shows for short periods of time?We of course also had to discuss the alarming, modern phenomenon of children glued to iPads while out to restaurants. In our tech-obsessed society, is it even realistic to expect parents to forego screens for their children such as refusing to give children smartphones for the first 18 years of life?Follow ScreenStrong on instagramSubscribe to the ScreenStrong podcastSubscribe to the ScreenStrong SubstackFind resources, courses, and more on the ScreenStrong websiteScreen AssessmentGet the ScreenStrong Summer Fun Bundle DONATE (Thank you!!

Kristen is a former NICU nurse of nearly a decade who saw some things she cannot unsee. Her great awakening transpired during the COVID madness, and she does not hold back when we ask her what she witnessed behind the scenes in the NICU and in the hospital setting as a whole, as well as what she bravely endured with her very own children.Kristen walks us through the vaccine injuries she witnessed amongst her three children, and what she wishes she knew as a former NICU nurse prior to becoming "awake".We find out what parents of NICU babies need to know and how they can best arm themselves prior to the daunting NICU experience. Find out how the NICU does not practice informed consent and which shots are routinely administered to your baby regardless of your baby's weight or condition.Which states are the best in regard to exercising medical freedom according to Kristen?What are the most unethical and non-evidence based practices Kristen witnessed imposted upon our most vulnerable population— premature babies— during her time in the NICU?And a question many of you have posed to us directly in email: what's the best vaccine protocol for a premature baby?Connect with Kristen on Instagram.Resources: How to check the VAERS databaseDopesickKristen's free guide for how to research vaccinesDONATE (Thank you!!

Since our last episode featuring Nicole Cheever aired nearly a year ago during which we discussed Elimination Communication, we're thrilled to welcome her back to exclusively discuss potty training!This is not your typical potty training pep talk. Nicole breaks down potty training the Go Diaper Free way. This method is aligned with how our wise women ancestors successfully got their babies out of diapers no later than 18 months old without bribes, sticker charts, shame, and coercion.How and why did we get to where we are today— a time when diapering our children well beyond 2-3 years old has been normalized and in some cases even encouraged? What are the real signs of "readiness" when it comes to potty training? Resources: Emily Oster potty training graph Go Diaper Free  and Tiny Undies (code MOTR for discounts)Go Diaper Free podcastThe Brazelton StudyFollow Nicole on Instagram and learn more about her background hereDONATE (Thank you!!

We sit down with the one and only Lily Nichols, RDN & CDE— author of Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, Real Food for Pregnancy, and  her latest work, Real Food for Fertility, to set the record straight and debunk myths about some of the most common preconception and pregnancy routine practices and complications. The nutritional choices we make do have an impact on all of these areas, and the mainstream medical paradigm is slow to adapt, per usual.In this episode we discussed:What is the real deal with the infamous glucose test? Why is the artificial orange drink a.k.a. Glucola the “gold standard” when testing women for Gestational Diabetes, and what are the shortcomings with the 50g, 75g, and 100g screening tests? How can Gestational Diabetes be managed, and what is the problem with the mainstream medical model's current guidelines for GD management?When it comes to preconception and fertility, we of course have to mention The Pill. What must women know about their fertility when coming off the pill, and how does hormonal birth control impact future fertility outcomes and nutrient stores?What is recurrent miscarriage and how can women uncover the root cause?Male Factor Fertility— what is one thing all men can do across the board to contribute to the fertility equation, since we know they play a role in this too?What is the biggest scam with mainstream advice given for gestational hypertension, and what guidance should women follow instead?Find Lily hereReal Food for Pregnancy Real Food for Gestational Diabetes Real Food for Fertility Follow Lily on instagramDONATE (Thank you!!

Oni, an Atlanta-based postpartum doula and single, homeschooling mom to two daughters aged eight and ten reveals her methods for making her non-traditional lifestyle work for her rather than against her. We loved the gentle wisdom and powerful reminders woven into this interview and we hope they resonate just as much with you. We delve into concepts such as:the importance of veering away from the martyrdom mindset in motherhoodOni's abandonment of the feminist movement and her calling to homeschool her two girlshow single motherhood does not have to pose a barrier to homeschooling and/or your careerhow we women need to lean on our local community in person, not just online, for holistic supportthe delicate balance of setting boundaries and showing up as her authentic self as a postpartum doula while also staying open-minded to clients' varying needsthe debacle of the night shift as a postpartum doula— does it help or hinder the breastfeeding relationship within the mother-baby dyad?how we don't have to and should not try to be everything to everyone when serving clients in our businesshow to know when it's the right time to take an overnight trip without your little oneConnect with Oni:Instagram: @butterflybirthcareWebsite: https://www.butterflybirthcare.com/DONATE (Thank you!!

The (K)at is finally out of the bag! Kat is expecting baby #2!! It would be a little weird if we withheld the most compelling aspects of this pregnancy as two moms who host a podcast dedicated to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, so we of course had to divulge the details. Plus, this is too exciting not to share!Kat fearlessly addresses some elephants in the room, explains what she will confidently be opting into vs. declining during her pregnancy, what distinguishes this pregnancy from her last pregnancy, and we will wrap up with a Q&A from those of you who dropped your questions into our recent IG stories box.Resources Mentioned: Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols, RDNFullWell Fertility PrenatalsReal Food for Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols, RDNThe Freebirth SocietyTempdrop Fertility TrackerResilient Motherhood Guide w/Anisa Woodall (code: MOTR for $100 off!)DONATE (Thank you!!

Hilda Labradore Gore is the host and producer of Wise Traditions— the official Weston A. Price Foundation podcast.Hilda brings her innate positivity, decades-long wisdom on ancestral practices, and exuberant demeanor to the virtual table where the three of us discuss topics such as:How do we know which food movements du jour are truly right for us? Raw Milk and beef liver are all the rage now, but before that everyone was talking about Paleo, Keto, Pegan, Raw before 4pm and the list goes on.Should we be concerned with the latest measles "outbreak"?How can we embrace the "80/20" lifestyle with what we know about artificial food dyes, glyphosate, and other false foods that hijack our taste buds?What are Hilda's favorite go-to simple, nutrient-dense snacks for young children and dinners for the entire family?What is one simple way we can deepen our connection and strengthen our relationship with our children?How we can nourish our families outside of diet?Food fads that will not age will such as the normalization of seed oils and lab-grown meat!We absolutely loved our conversation with Hilda! As her IG handle suggests, she has a completely holistic perspective on caring for ourselves and our families, and her warmth beams during this interview. We hope you gleaned as much inspiration and wisdom from this upbeat and enlightening conversation as we did.Follow Hilda on instagramCheck out Hilda's websiteTune in to the Wise Traditions podcastResources: Vaccines, Autoimmunity, and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness 1000 Hours OutsideDONATE (Thank you!!

In response to welcoming an influx of new followers on our Instagram page (hi!!), we decided it would be fun and informative to see what you  wanted us to discuss in an upcoming episode.So, in this episode we both address as many of the questions you posed as we could. Don't worry if your question was not addressed; we will address the remaining questions in a Q&A part 2!As a teaser, some of the questions we transparently answer include:⁃Thoughts on gentle parenting⁃Cloth diapering⁃Red light therapy⁃Postpartum depletion⁃How we teach our children about religion⁃Flathead's impact on milestones⁃The comparison trap on social media-and so much more!Resources and Discount Codes Mentioned:Go Diaper Free Resources (code MOTR for 15% off)Hope & Plum Baby Carriers (code CALLMEMRSWEST for 10% off)Artipoppe Carriers (DM us @MomsOffTheRecordPod for the discount code)April's TikTok with babywearing tutorials Dr. Green Life holistic remedies (code MOMSOFFTHERECORD10 for 10% off)Anisa Woodall's Resilient Motherhood Course and Recipes (code MOTR for $100 off)Perfect Supplements for repletion (code MOTR10 for 10% off)On Track Baby's NOEL Method Follow Tristan Harris to learn more about the social media algorithms and check out the Center for Humane Technology DONATE (Thank you!!

We hear from Speech and Language Pathologist Maria Gianfilippo, Founder of Organic Speech Therapy, about what it takes to raise talkative babies and toddlers.First, it's important to know what the milestones and averages are in regard to spoken words by specific age targets. Yes, every child does develop at his or her own pace; however,  within *reason*.We reflect upon the main contributors to a burgeoning vocabulary versus speech delays that should raise red flags.We learn about optimal environments and lifestyles parents can embody in order to maximize their child's communication capacity.We'll discuss why TV shows are not an appropriate substitute for 1:1 human interaction when it comes to teaching our children. It's a tough pill to swallow, but even the "educational programs" are not ideal. TV is a tool and we need to treat it as such. You'll also hear about the “wait and see” approach still recommended by pediatricians and the main reasons why speech delays have been on a significant rise over the last few years.Learn about the benefits of bi-, tri-, and quadlingualism.Resources:10% off Talkative Babies and Talkative Toddlers with our links.Note: for the Talkative Toddlers course, the discount code only works if the pay-in-full option is selected.Talkative Babies CourseTalkative Toddlers CourseMaria's free book resourceMilestone document resourceFollow Maria at @organicspeechtherapypllc If you click Maria's Talkative Toddlers & Babies links in her IG bio, you can also apply code MOTR for the 10% discount.Unapologetically Unmedicated episode 85: Signs Your Induction is BSFollow @FierceLizzie on InstagramDONATE (Thank you!!

Continuing our conversation on our approach to baby led weaning. In part 2, we discuss:Our favorite first foods from each food group to offer a beginner eater How we can take radical responsibility for developing and refining our babies' palatesWhy a variety of textures beyond purées is crucial for orofacial development Our simple hack for ditching the plastic pouches and baby food jars while traveling with your babyIdeas for combining specific foods and tapping into your creativity without breaking the bank or slaving away in the kitchen all dayThinking critically about honey consumption in infantsUnapologetically Unmedicated episode 70DONATE (Thank you!!

Hear all about the MOTR approach to baby-led weaning. In this episode, we share our takes on: what we think of baby-led weaninghow it's different from simply “starting solids” overcoming obstacles mothers face when considering solids (fear of choking, allergens, breastfeeding relationships, etc). why we don't care about added sodium for infants and what that evidence actually says (hint: it's inconclusive)how we feel about purée pouches and stereotypical “baby food”why your pediatrician is not the expert on baby-led weaningsigns of readiness and why anything under 6 months old is too young to start solidsStay tuned for part 2 for an even deeper dive on meals we offer our children, BLW hacks, staying the course during travel and dining out, and so much more.Resources:Lily Nichol's article debunking the infant sodium intake mythEpisode #84 of Unapologetically Unmedicated: Buy for Baby, Bye for Mommy with Andrea HaskinsKatie Ferraro's Baby Led Weaning Made Easy Program (not affiliates, but we loved this program nonetheless)DONATE (Thank you!!

Some women want two under two so they can “get the baby phase over with” in one fell swoop. Other women intentionally space their children 3+ years apart for various reasons such as socioeconomic and health.Whether you are currently considering conscious or unconscious conception, the choice of how far apart to space your babies can impact you in ways beyond what you may have imagined.So, what is the best interpregnancy interval between children? Is there even such a thing? Is one length more optimal than another? There are both objective and subjective answers behind this enigma.We polled our loyal followers in our Instagram stories back in November about what the “perfect” age gap is between children, and we share those results along with your reasoning. We also share the risks, benefits, pros and cons of short and long interpregnancy intervals. Did any of these surprise you?If you are curious on what the latest evidence says about optimal pregnancy spacing, we read excerpts from the “Pregnancy Spacing” chapter in Lily Nichols' book “Real Food for Pregnancy.”The bottom line is- like everything that has to do with motherhood choices- only YOU will know the best interpregnancy interval for your body and your family. There are several factors that need to be considered beyond your and your baby's physical health and well being- all of which we unpack during this episode.Resources Referenced: Unapologetically Unmedicated: Episode 89PubMed article: Short Interpregnancy Articles in the United StatesMayo Clinic articlePerfect Supplements Replenish your nutrient stories between pregnancies with quality, grass-fed collagen, gelatin, and beef liver supplement (code: MOTR10 gets you 10% off)Pique Matcha to reduce oxidative stress (MOTR listeners get up to 15% off + a free rechargeable frother & cup on subscriptions of $105+)Anisa Woodall's free Resilient Motherhood Masterclass: code MOTR for $100 off!DONATE (Thank you!!

We kick off season 2 of Moms Off The Record and sit down with our friend  and fellow radical mom, Lizzie Bolliger who you probably know as “Fierce Lizzie” to hear about her three births, what inspired her to leave her day job as a teacher and transition into a career as a doula on her terms.We discuss the difference between “natural” and physiologic birth misnomers, whether any intervention is “natural,” circumventing hospital policies and rules, how we all really feel about the anatomy ultrasound, the truth about placenta previa diagnosis, and the difference between feeling empowered and being empowered.Lizzie also shares a typical day in her life starting from the crack of dawn when she wakes up until 9pm when she calls it a night. As a business owner, doula, and podcaster who also homeschools her three children; how does she manage to juggle it all? She shares her mom and business woman hacks.Resources: Unapologetically Unmedicated podcastFollow @FierceLizzie on InstagramYou can view our resources here.If you have a question or would like to work with us 1:1, please book with us here.For discounts across our favorite products and services, check out our affiliate links/codes.If you appreciate the type of content we share, please consider making a financial donation. We can't thank you enough for your support! Leaving us a rating and written review is another great way to show your support. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll see you next time.

As we approach 2024 and our almost one year anniversary of co-hosting Moms Off The Record podcast, we humbly and candidly reflect on all the things we either changed our minds about or would do differently with baby #2.We talk about what it means to be “above the line” vs. “below the line” as per “The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership”We each share topics about which we're okay with being self-righteous versus ones where we're open-minded and curious.Find out where we changed our minds and why we would take a different approach with:Exercising during pregnancy and postpartumThe pushing phase during birthDaycareShowing our children publicly onlineBottlesSleepSnacksElimination CommunicationOral ties assessmentsResources:On Track Baby (NOEL Method)The Spillover Podcast episode on Daycare“Become the Resolution” Community/Ongoing Group Coaching led by “Whose Body Is It” founder, Isabella Malbin Anisa Woodall's Resilient Motherhood Masterclass (code: MOTR gets you $100 off)Go Diaper Free (code: MOTR saves you some $) & the GDF Podcasthttps://www.bark.us/ & https://www.instagram.com/titaniajordan/ You can view our resources here.If you have a question or would like to work with us 1:1, please book with us here.For discounts across our favorite products and services, check out our affiliate links/codes.If you're feeling philanthropic, please consider making a financial donation— even $5 goes a long way in helping us reach a wider audience to help other moms and soon-to-be moms think more critically and have the courage to mother against the mainstream. We're currently just a couple of moms bootstrapping our podcast; your support means everything. Thank you! We appreciate you subscribing and tuning in! Feel free to leave us a rating and written review if you enjoyed today's episode. See you next time.

We sit down with Dr. Paul Thomas (yes, that one!) of The Vaccine-Friendly Plan for an uncensored discussion on vaccines in childhood and pregnancy.  Dr. Paul divulges answers to all the vaccine questions you wish you could ask your captured OBGYN, pediatrician, and/or MEDwife.Dr. Paul breaks down the axiom “safe and effective.”What is safe yet not effective? What is effective yet not safe?What about all those vaccines your OB or MEDwife is recommending you receive during pregnancy? How safe are they?Is vaccine “shedding” a thing, and should we be concerned? How does shedding work?Why Dr. Paul can no longer in good faith recommend his delayed vaccine plan and what changed.Dr. Paul explains the conclusions discovered from his famous meta analysis.Dr. Paul demystifies the financial corruption behind the Pediatrics profession. Dr. Paul also shares his story and why he was pressured into forfeiting his medical license despite doing no harm and shares his advice for anyone desiring to become a pediatrician today.Links & Resources:The meta-analysis of vaxxed vs. unvaxxedListen to our episode on “With The Wind” from this summer KidsFirst4ever.com & Doctorsandscience.comVax-Unvax: Let the Science Speak by Brian Hooker, PhD  Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines and the Forgotten History Vaxxed DocumentaryTurtles All The Way Down: Vaccine Science and MythTo My Grandchildren for my Great GrandchildrenYou can view our resources here.If you have a question or would like to work with us 1:1, please book with us here.For discounts across our favorite products and services, check out our affiliate links/codes.If you're feeling philanthropic, please consider making a financial donation— even $5 goes a long way in helping us reach a wider audience to help other moms and soon-to-be moms think more critically and have the courage to mother against the mainstream. We're currently just a couple of moms bootstrapping our podcast; your support means everything. Thank you! We appreciate you subscribing and tuning in! Feel free to leave us a rating and written review if you enjoyed today's episode. See you next time.

Teva Johnstone of the @RebelParents Instagram account (currently on a social media detox but still very active in real life and via her courses on her website) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Clinical Supervisor in the state of California.We explore topics with Teva like:Why homeschool at all? Aren't there good private and Montessori schools?What are the problems with the public school system today? Which widely-taught ideologies are harmful for children?Which attributes make a family a good candidate for homeschool?Who is homeschool not appropriate for?Can kids actually go to college if they're homeschooled?What if parents work a full-time 9-5 or are single/co-parenting; how can they make homeschooling work?How can parents continue to homeschool once the academic subject matter becomes too challenging beyond their scope of comprehension?Find Teva here to purchase her courses or book a consult: https://www.tevajohnstone.comYou can view our resources here.If you have a question or would like to work with us 1:1, please book with us here.For discounts across our favorite products and services, check out our affiliate links/codes.If you're feeling philanthropic, please consider making a financial donation— even $5 goes a long way in helping us reach a wider audience to help other moms and soon-to-be moms think more critically and have the courage to mother against the mainstream. We're currently just a couple of moms bootstrapping our podcast; your support means everything. Thank you! We appreciate you subscribing and tuning in! Feel free to leave us a rating and written review if you enjoyed today's episode. See you next time.

We are honored and humbled to interview none other than Just the Inserts who up until just a few weeks ago has been fully anonymous since the inception of her Instagram account 3 years ago. Now, she is allowing the public to hear her voice, and although we had the pleasure of seeing her face on camera for this very special recording, we are respectfully shielding her face from our social media for her and her family's safety at this time.We learn from Just The Inserts:What her personal “why” is and what inspired her to start her accountWhy Instagram initially took down her account despite how she only shared what the package inserts say verbatim from the FDAHer daughter's vitamin K shot adverse reaction plus Katherine's vitamin K shot anecdote with her midwivesWhy America's medical system is actually socialized rather than capitalized like most are led to believeWhy sharing objective truths such as the literal package inserts for pharmaceuticals is “controversial” even if all personal biases are omittedWhat's in store for the future of Just The Inserts?Please give Just The Inserts and Just The Alternatives a follow!You can view our resources here.If you have a question or would like to work with us 1:1, please book with us here.For discounts across our favorite products and services, check out our affiliate links/codes.If you're feeling philanthropic, please consider making a financial donation— even $5 goes a long way in helping us reach a wider audience to help other moms and soon-to-be moms think more critically and have the courage to mother against the mainstream. We're currently just a couple of moms bootstrapping our podcast; your support means everything. Thank you! We appreciate you subscribing and tuning in! Feel free to leave us a rating and written review if you enjoyed today's episode. See you next time.

We learn from Anisa Woodall, MS CN:Why vegan and vegetarian diets (particularly non ovo-lacto) are not only unethical during preconception and pregnancy but also dangerous to mom and baby.What prompted Anisa to transition from plant-based to animal based once she entered nutrition school.Why certain “health foods” like açaí aren't actually as nutrient dense as we believe and which nutrients we need to prioritize for optimal fertility instead.How much epigenetic impact both parents  have on their future baby during the preconception period through their diet, lifestyle and environment verses what their genetics will dictate.Which specific lifestyle changes women actually need to optimize to increase their odds of having a healthy pregnancy on their desired timeline.Be sure to check out Anisa's preconception checklist to discover what you should do in the 3-6 months preconception period to optimize fertility and pregnancy outcomes! Also, check out Anisa's FREE fertility masterclass. Follow Anisa on instagramBe sure to use code MOTR for her Resilient Motherhood Course within 7 days of registering for her free masterclass , and you'll receive an additional $100 off coupled with her $200 discount for a total of $300 off!You can view our resources here.If you have a question or would like to work with us 1:1, please book with us here.For discounts across our favorite products and services, check out our affiliate links/codes.If you're feeling philanthropic, please consider making a financial donation— even $5 goes a long way in helping us reach a wider audience to help other moms and soon-to-be moms think more critically and have the courage to mother against the mainstream. We're currently just a couple of moms bootstrapping our podcast; your support means everything. Thank you! We appreciate you subscribing and tuning in! Feel free to leave us a rating and written review if you enjoyed today's episode. See you next time.

Isabella Malbin, the host of the “Whose Body Is It” podcast, is also a life-coach, hypnotist and former "liberal" feminist turned radical truth teller.Isabella shares what initially peaked her years ago; euphemistic, sanitized terms like “belly birth” in lieu of cesarean section is just one example.We hear why she was kicked out of her Fertility Awareness Training program and why her Doula training program found her vernacular rooted in truth and refusal to erase “women” and “mother” from her vocabulary to be a threat.Why none of us on this recording use pronouns.Isabella theorizes on the root cause of the uprising of female erasure in language amongst most birth workers. Why is “inclusive language” actually more harmful than innocuous? Isn't there a seat for everyone at the table?We debate the question “just because you can do something, does it mean you should?” when it comes to ART (assisted reproductive technology). Why do some cultures justify surrogacy whereas others accept pregnancy may not be in the cards?Are guilt and shame actually healthy reactions to our choices instead of emotions we should aim to avoid?Donate to Isabella's friend Marva Zohar's nonprofit, Land Where Women Heal, so Israeli survivors of the Hamas attacks can receive life-saving services.Donate to Isabella's personal campaign for immediate therapeutic help for Israeli survivors of the Oct 7th attack created in memory of her late father.Links to Isabella's masterclasses and private group coaching community:The Medical & Legal Ethics of IVF & SurrogacyUnpacking Common Myths & Misconceptions About Indigenous Two-Spirit & Third Genders Master ClassInoculating Our Children Against Transgender Ideology Master ClassGetting Real About Porn: Examining the Industry of Anti-Woman PropagandaThe Great Reset of Motherhood: Gender Identity, Transhumanist Tech & the Theft of BirthContent & ConfidenceBecome the ResolutionYou can view our resources here.If you have a question or would like to work with us 1:1, please book with us here.For discounts across our favorite products and services, check out our affiliate links/codes.If you're feeling philanthropic, please consider making a financial donation— even $5 goes a long way in helping us reach a wider audience to help other moms and soon-to-be moms think more critically and have the courage to mother against the mainstream. We're currently just a couple of moms bootstrapping our podcast; your support means everything. Thank you! We appreciate you subscribing and tuning in! Feel free to leave us a rating and written review if you enjoyed today's episode. See you next time.

Per your request, we recorded this raw, introspective, humble and at times humorous look into how some of our closest friendships shifted- for better or worse- once we became moms. We share the awkward, odd, and redemptive friendship renaissances and demises. Friendships aside, we analyze how the relationships with our husbands changed since becoming parents. Do we believe our children “come first” or we as a couple “come first?” You'll have to tune in to find out. Lastly, we reflect on how we see our moms differently since becoming moms ourselves.Leverage On Track Baby's NOEL method course to get to know your newborn earlier!Until next time...  You can view our resources here.If you have a question or would like to work with us 1:1, please book with us here.For discounts across our favorite products and services, check out our affiliate links/codes.If you're feeling philanthropic, please consider making a financial donation— even $5 goes a long way in helping us reach a wider audience to help other moms and soon-to-be moms think more critically and have the courage to mother against the mainstream. We're currently just a couple of moms bootstrapping our podcast; your support means everything. Thank you! We appreciate you subscribing and tuning in! Feel free to leave us a rating and written review if you enjoyed today's episode. See you next time.

Since we're not fans of the term “stay-at-home mom” because of its implications that the mom doesn't really “work” but rather just chills out at home, we're comparing our lives as a full-time mom at home vs. a full-time working (in the traditional corporate sense) from home mom. That was a mouthful!Context: Kat resigned from her high-pressure, corporate career two months prior to her son's birth and never returned to work- by choice- and he is now 14 months old (at the time this episode aired). April returned to her full-time corporate career in a work-from-home arrangement when her daughter was 4 months old. April's daughter is weeks away from her first birthday (also at the time of this episode airing).We discuss the highs and lows, pros and cons, what we are looking forward to the most, and what we are grateful for with our respective situations. We also share our tips for moms on how to vet high quality and trustworthy childcare at the end of this episode.You can view our resources here.If you have a question or would like to work with us 1:1, please book with us here.For discounts across our favorite products and services, check out our affiliate links/codes.If you're feeling philanthropic, please consider making a financial donation— even $5 goes a long way in helping us reach a wider audience to help other moms and soon-to-be moms think more critically and have the courage to mother against the mainstream. We're currently just a couple of moms bootstrapping our podcast; your support means everything. Thank you! We appreciate you subscribing and tuning in! Feel free to leave us a rating and written review if you enjoyed today's episode. See you next time.

In today's highly-anticipated episode, we call out the most riveting takeaways from the Lancet's Breastfeeding Series.What you will learn:The history of CMF (commercial milk formula)What “the code” is, why it's not enforced, and how CMF manufacturers  circumvent or directly violate the code at the expense of mothers' and babies' healthThe specific Machiavellian marketing strategies that CMF conglomerates implement globally in order to capitalize on, exploit, and hoodwink women into believing formula is better for their babiesWhat is at stake for moms, babies, and society when breastfeeding is replaced by formulaThe myth and misleading nature of the push for “gender equality” & our thoughts on positive vs. harmful feminism and its ties to corporatism, the schism of the nuclear family, and how it all relates to how we feed our babiesThe precise playbook CMFs use to dupe mothers and undermine breastfeedingHow “experts” spanning from midwives & nurses to doctors & scientists have been bought and paid for and cannot be blindly trustedIf this episode left you feeling angry at CMFs, you're not alone. We leave you with the our call to action (and The Lancet's) for what can be done to help promote and support breastfeeding. What ideas do you have to promote exclusive  breastfeeding so  women are no longer taken advantage of by greedy companies whose claims are completely unsubstantiated by “the science”? Email us or send us an audio note/DM on instagram.Links:The Lancet Breastfeeding Series 2023Breastfeeding: crucially important, but increasingly challenged in a market-driven worldMarketing of commercial milk formula: a system to capture parents, communities, science, and policyThe political economy of infant and young child feeding: confronting corporate power, overcoming structural barriers, and accelerating progressThe Great Reset of Motherhood: Gender Identity, Transhumanist Tech & the Theft of Birth Masterclass Sisterhood of Motherhood advertYou can view our resources here.If you have a question or would like to work with us 1:1, please book with us here.For discounts across our favorite products and services, check out our affiliate links/codes.If you're feeling philanthropic, please consider making a financial donation— even $5 goes a long way in helping us reach a wider audience to help other moms and soon-to-be moms think more critically and have the courage to mother against the mainstream. We're currently just a couple of moms bootstrapping our podcast; your support means everything. Thank you! We appreciate you subscribing and tuning in! Feel free to leave us a rating and written review if you enjoyed today's episode. See you next time.

The MOTR moms are back! In today's episode, we welcome Nicole Cheever who is a mom of three, EC (Elimination Communication) connoisseur, and co-host of the Go Diaper Free podcast for an illuminating and humbling conversation on all things EC. Nicole reveals how and when the diaper industry began prying its avaricious claws into busy moms, and how the downward spiral our modern lifestyle rooted in convenience culture has had detrimental psychological and physical impacts when we choose to leave kids in diapers well into toddlerhood and beyond. EC doesn't have to be this all or nothing idealistic and unattainable endeavor that only crunchy full-time stay-at-home moms can accomplish. Just the opposite, actually! Nicole dissects the assumption that prematurely pottying kids is "traumatic". After listening to today's episode, you'll hopefully feel assured that regardless of your prior traumas or pitfalls with EC'ing and potty-training and despite your children's ages, you can take simple actions and make mindset shifts to successfully EC and ultimately fully potty train starting right now.Feeling inspired and ready to take on the not-so-challenge? Check out these Go Diaper Free and Tiny Undies resources: Code MOTR for 15% off any Go Diaper Free Books and or CoursesCode MOTR for $5 off any item from Tiny UndiesFollow Nicole Cheever and Go Diaper Free on instagramYou got this!You can view our resources here.If you have a question or would like to work with us 1:1, please book with us here.For discounts across our favorite products and services, check out our affiliate links/codes.If you're feeling philanthropic, please consider making a financial donation— even $5 goes a long way in helping us reach a wider audience to help other moms and soon-to-be moms think more critically and have the courage to mother against the mainstream. We're currently just a couple of moms bootstrapping our podcast; your support means everything. Thank you! We appreciate you subscribing and tuning in! Feel free to leave us a rating and written review if you enjoyed today's episode. See you next time.

Since Kat was in Italy, April had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Stephanie Seneff, author of the mind-blowing book, Toxic Legacy: How the Weedkiller Glyphosate is Destroying Our Health and Environment. Even if you think you know everything there is to know about organic and non-GMO food and the impact our food choices have, trust us when we say there is always more to unearth. Dr. Seneff's finding are more than alarming. In this episode, you will leave with a clearer understanding of:The difference between organic and non-GMO foods, and why we might be fighting the wrong battleThe role epigenetics plays in our exposure to glyphosate; spoiler alert, we need to be thinking 7 generations ahead! The ties between glyphosate and the decline in health and the rise of auto-immune and neurological disorders like autism, ADHD, thyroid disease, IBD, cancers, etc. and so much more! Check out our website for cited sources from this episode and other helpful resources. You can view our resources here.If you have a question or would like to work with us 1:1, please book with us here.For discounts across our favorite products and services, check out our affiliate links/codes.If you're feeling philanthropic, please consider making a financial donation— even $5 goes a long way in helping us reach a wider audience to help other moms and soon-to-be moms think more critically and have the courage to mother against the mainstream. We're currently just a couple of moms bootstrapping our podcast; your support means everything. Thank you! We appreciate you subscribing and tuning in! Feel free to leave us a rating and written review if you enjoyed today's episode. See you next time.

We reminisce and reflect on what we thought postpartum would be like vs. what it actually looked and felt like.We chat about everything from hair loss, engorgement, body image and physical changes, moods and how our brains changed, our husbands and the support we received, how we're different now 7-10 months postpartum vs. in the first couple of weeks, and some other TMI topics

If you've already embarked on your crunchy mom journey, you know there is no final destination. The goal post keeps moving!We each discuss where we are currently with our holistic lifestyle and provide transparency on our crunchy shortcomings. Remember: it's about the sum of the actions you take the majority of the time versus striving for perfection all of the time since perfection is an illusion.We share our favorite and must-have crunchy mom brands, products, and practices as well as how we help out one another.Hear us chat about greenwashing, top toxins we avoid and why, and the hierarchy of the types of eggs and milk.You'll understand our individual “whys” in regard to prioritizing our lifestyle choices and the domino effect it has on our children and their future children.You can view our resources here.If you have a question or would like to work with us 1:1, please book with us here.For discounts across our favorite products and services, check out our affiliate links/codes.If you're feeling philanthropic, please consider making a financial donation— even $5 goes a long way in helping us reach a wider audience to help other moms and soon-to-be moms think more critically and have the courage to mother against the mainstream. We're currently just a couple of moms bootstrapping our podcast; your support means everything. Thank you! We appreciate you subscribing and tuning in! Feel free to leave us a rating and written review if you enjoyed today's episode. See you next time.

Take an insider's look into our philosophies, belief systems and values when it comes to motherhood and parenting. We don't shy away from ideologies we are against and why, and we discuss how our worldviews shape our parenting decisions. We reflect on our priorities for our babies, and what comprises our foundation as strong and loving mothers.You can view our resources here.If you have a question or would like to work with us 1:1, please book with us here.For discounts across our favorite products and services, check out our affiliate links/codes.If you're feeling philanthropic, please consider making a financial donation— even $5 goes a long way in helping us reach a wider audience to help other moms and soon-to-be moms think more critically and have the courage to mother against the mainstream. We're currently just a couple of moms bootstrapping our podcast; your support means everything. Thank you! We appreciate you subscribing and tuning in! Feel free to leave us a rating and written review if you enjoyed today's episode. See you next time.