Momtini Talks

Stepping into the new role of becoming a Mother is scary enough as is, but what about the journey when you step into a family as a child's Bonus/Step parent?  Now those are waters many people don't hear enough about. Guest: Alyssa BlueAlyssa is currently a stay at home mom of two to Christian (9) and Camryn (6mo).  She's married to a musician in the Army, and they are currently stationed in Germany.  In a former life, Alyssa taught high school English and spent several years in the world of education.  She is currently working on her MBA with graduation on the horizon in December.  Alyssa has a passion for adventures with her husband and kids, good food and quality cocktails, and reading any book she can hold with one hand while breastfeeding.We hope you enjoy this episode and find something you can relate to in the journey of being or becoming a Bonus/Step parent.Like what you hear?  Please join the Momtini Community on Instagram and Facebook @momtinitalkspodcast and be sure to show some love on Apple Podcasts! 

Mom or Parental Guilt sits in every shadow and every corner within Parenthood.  It's one of the untold things that people don't share with you before starting your family.  The sad truth is that it's unavoidable in today's society but there are ways to limit it, to set boundaries and to push them to the back of your mind so that you can save space for what is truly important...you and your family! Guest: Mikenzie RyanMikenzie Ryan has been a business owner for 9 years, and is now a co-founder of a tech startup out of Austin, Texas. She is a mom of 2 young kids, Atlas who is 4 and Bear who is almost 2. After juggling working from home with two toddlers, she now is finding balance for her new normal of working from an office and maintaining her sanity in motherhood. Mikenzie is passionate about community, finding your family's culture and creating your own happiness within your family!We hope you enjoy this episode and find some tips and tricks that work best for you when it comes to the overwhelming guilt tied to parenthood. As always please join the Momtini Community on Instagram and Facebook @momtinitalkspodcast and be sure to show some love on Apple Podcasts! 

If you've listened to other episodes then I'm sure you've heard my struggles with getting our 4.5 year old out of our bed!  That's where the amazing Jennie Boone with Tiny Duck Parenting comes in.  She did it! She taught and coached us on how to get Q in her bed and excited for sleep, plus no more nighttime diaper!! Be sure to follow my Instagram highlight to see how it went day by day! Jennie is an infant, toddler, and child sleep specialist and founder of Tiny Duck Parenting. Along with a Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescent Studies, she is a certified sleep consultant and behavioral specialist.  Her premier program, Week to Sleep has helped teach hundreds of children to fall asleep independently and sleep through the night in just one week's time!  When she isn't helping families get better sleep, she enjoys hiking with her family, traveling and shopping online (way too much shopping online!) Find her on Instagram and Facebook at @tinyduckparenting and her website is tinyduckparenting.com.  If you mention Momtini Talks she'll give you $50.00 off her services! Yay!!! Please show me some love by rating and leaving a review on the podcast.  Follow along on Facebook and Instagram @momtinitalkspodcast for more mom humor and fun!

Let's talk about these wonderful things!  I don't know about you, but breastfeeding was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences I've ever had since becoming a mother.  This journey of nursing my children was filled with so much struggle so I wanted to invite Jacqueline on the show to help share some tips, tricks and information about breastfeeding in the hopes that it makes someone else's journey with breastfeeding just a tiny bit easier. Jacqueline Kincer is the founder of Holistic Lactation, a private lactation practice & herbal supplement company based in Phoenix, Arizona. She's also the host of the popular podcast Breastfeeding Talk: Milk. Motherhood. Mindset. Jacqueline is trained as a Lactation Consultant and Orofacial Myologist, focusing her practice on facilitating functional breastfeeding for babies with orofacial challenges.As always be sure to rate and review the podcast and follow along on Instagram and Facebook at @momtinitalkspodcast. 

The pressures of Motherhood have always been overwhelming but after this last year...its even heavier than before.  Join me and my guest, Colleen Dorton as we discuss ways to get out of this "pandemic fog" we've been stuck in and to take back control of your health! Colleen is the owner of @balance_and_bean, and spent 12 years in the corporate “fast lane”. While it may have looked glam on the outside, on the inside, she was a burnt-out mess living on caffeine and skipping lunches. When her daughter was born, it put her body over the edge. She suffered from postnatal depletion and lacked the tools and information to feel well. Since then, she's made it her mission to understand why moms of babies, toddlers and young children are so fatigued and sick today. Colleen works with moms to replenish their bodies with good, real food, re-examining their relationship to stress, and rebuilding a lifestyle that's nourishing... so they can feel like themselves again - only better!--> Grab the free resource Colleen mentioned in the episode here https://pages.balanceandbean.com/energyguide As always don't forget to rate and review the podcast and join our growing community on Instagram & Facebook at @momtinitalkspodcast! 

Why is it so damn difficult to get those abs and core muscles back after pregnancy? Welp...for so many it's due to Diastasis Recti?   Join me and my guest, Ashley Nowe as we discuss the ins and outs of Diastasis and Pelvic Floor troubles. Ashley Nowe is a certified Pre and Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist and Nutrition Coach. Her journey teaching moms to heal was born from her own struggle with diastasis recti after the birth of her twins. Ashley is the founder of Strong Like a Mother (SLAM), a total-body, kick-butt fitness program that has helped thousands of women heal their postpartum bodies, get stronger, and ditch diet-culture. Be sure to find Ashley on Instagram @getmomstrong or online at getmomstrong.com. Be sure to join the Momtini Community on Facebook and Instagram @momtinitalkspodcast - you'll find funny memes, mom confessions and some great content to share with your fellow moms!

In celebration of my birthday this week I've brought on two of my favorite people to the show, my kids! Join me for a mini episode as I interview Roman and Quinn and see what wonderful things they tell me! There has to be a reason why they say "kids say the darnedest things.....!" Join the Momtini Community on Facebook and Instagram @momtinitalkspodcast - you'll find funny memes, mom confessions and some great content to share with your fellow moms!

No Birth Story is the same and that's part of what makes them so amazing. Listen in as my husband and I reminisce and discuss the birth stories of our two children and some of the funny experiences that happened during labor and delivery.  Hearing a spouse/partners perspective on these moments is absolutely hilarious and for those of you that asked for a second episode with Andrew on the show...here you go....you are responsible for unleashing him once again. Join the Momtini Community on Facebook and Instagram @momtinitalkspodcast - you'll find funny memes, mom confessions and some great content to share with your fellow moms!

If you know the troubles of having to cross your legs when you sneeze, then this is the episode for you!  Join me and my guest, Kelsie McGee as we discuss the Pelvic Floor,  what it consists of, and some of the issues some women may see after childbirth. Kelsie is a trauma-informed Pelvic Health Physiotherapist located in Alberta, Canada!  She has a passion for helping people with pelvic floor issues like bladder/bowel control, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, post-surgical health, and pre/post natal health.  She has created an inclusive, evidence-based platform for all things Pelvic Health.  You can check her out on Instagram @thepelvicfloorist ! Join the Momtini Community on Instagram @momtinitalkspodcast - you'll find funny memes, mom confessions and some great content to share with your fellow moms!

​How do you know you are ready to start the adventure of kids and growing your family? This of course is different for everyone and there are so many things that should be discussed before you do begin this crazy journey. Join me and my amazing friend, Kate Duvall as we dig into some of the fears and worries before the path of Parenthood begins! Kate is a CPA and works as a financial statement auditor in San Diego​, CA​. She has been ​with with her husband, Brandon, for 8 years and married for 4 of those years. ​While they may not have children just yet, they are carefully calculating and planning on when they should begin the process. ​If they aren't at work, you can find Kate and her husband camping or off-roading enjoying their time together before they have mini versions of themselves running around.Join the Momtini Community on Instagram @momtinitalkspodcast - you'll find funny memes, mom confessions and some great content to share with your fellow moms!

We hear so often of Postpartum Depression but rarely are educated and informed on the many other Postpartum Mood Disorders that new mothers encounter.  Join me and Perinatal Mental Health Expert, Abbie Hausermann as we discuss Postpartum Anxiety. ** Disclaimer: Zoom had a few hiccups on this episode so hang in there for us! **Abbie is a licensed mental health therapist and Board Certified in Perinatal Mental Health.  After a difficult labor that ended in an emergency c-section, she quickly realized that this was not how she envisioned the beginning of her journey into motherhood. Thrown by that experience, among other circumstantial changes, she too struggled with postpartum anxiety and depression. Since the birth of her oldest son nearly five years ago, Abbie has devoted her professional career to supporting women through their pregnancy and postpartum journeys. Her mission is to bridge the gap between perinatal care and what the dark spaces of postpartum can look like.  Helping women everywhere find their footing during what can be a very fragile time.Find Abbie on Instagram @ahausermannlicsw or her website at www.abbiehausermannlicsw.com! Join the Momtini Community on Instagram @momtinitalkspodcast - you'll find funny memes, mom confessions and some great content to share with your fellow moms!

We wear so many hats as Mothers that we hardly know what's up and what's down most days.  We get it...being a mom is hard and often times it's even more difficult to prioritize ourselves and to ensure that we are taking care of our mental and physical wellbeing.  Join me and my guest, Jenny Gabriel as we dig into those struggles, get some great tips, and encourage women to fill their cup too! Jenny Gabriel (a.k.a. Coach Jenny)  is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach who coaches women from all ages and stages of wellness and fitness.  She's a mother of two boys, Grant (19) and Trent (17), and a fur momma to a hot-mess Shih-Poo, named Brenlee! Find her on Instagram @jenntraining or her website https://www.jenntrainingfitness.com. Join the Momtini Community on Instagram @momtinitalkspodcast - you'll find funny memes, mom confessions and some great content to share with your fellow moms!

In this Happy Hour episode I am joined by Anneliese King, the beautiful word-wizard  behind @shittymommymoments on Instagram and the Co-founder of Noble Newborn.  Listen in as we discuss the pressures of perfection in Motherhood and be sure to grab a drink (responsibly of course!)Anneliese started @shittymommymoments in an effort to normalize the imperfect moments of motherhood. Motherhood is filled with shitty moments and bad days, but that doesn't mean we are shitty moms. Shitty Mommy Moments is about supporting moms through laughter and real talk, and putting a stop to the notion that your house, your hair, or your mental health should appear perfectly intact at all times in order to be a good mom to your kids. She lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband and their 3 boys (ages 1, 3 and 7.)  When she is not chasing her kids around or helping her husband run their luxury baby product company Noble Newborn, she is drinking wine, writing sweary memes or working on her blog. Join the Momtini Community on Instagram @momtini_talkspodcast - you'll find funny memes, mom confessions and some great content to share with your fellow moms!

In this episode I am joined by Emily Ginn, the host of IVFThis Podcast as we discuss the challenges of infertility and the journey of IVF.  This episode has something for everyone - for those struggling with infertility, for those close to someone that serves as a support during IUI/IVF, or even those that may not have or want children. Compassion for others is what this episode boils down to and I'm certain you'll gain something from the discussion.Emily is  a Certified Life Coach, Licensed Master of Social Work, grief and crisis expert, IVF survivor, wife, and a mom of two offering a proven framework, deeply rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help others process emotions about their infertility journey, and to create a different experience around fertility treatments. Find the amazing, refreshing, and beautiful Emily on Instagram @ivfthiscoaching or online at www.ivfthiscoaching.com Join the Momtini Community on Instagram @momtini_talkspodcast - you'll find funny memes, mom confessions and some great content to share with your fellow moms!

The journey of Motherhood is a beautiful, exhausting, and hilarious journey, but it comes with a lot of crap too.  Each direction we turn we are hit hard with "Mom Guilt."   Society, social media, and magazines are constantly telling or selling us on how we should parent and with that comes this toxic comparison that makes us question our decisions as a Mom.   Join me in this episode to break down what "Mom Guilt" is, why we experience it and how to push through it.  Join the Momtini Community on Instagram @momtini_talkspodcast - you'll find funny memes, mom confessions and some great content to share with your fellow moms!

We are told so many times that our mood changes are just "Baby Blues" time and time again.  You shake it off and push through but there is something in your gut that is telling you that the feelings and thoughts you are having are not the real YOU.  Postpartum depression or PPD is extremely common but it's not something you have to struggle though alone or without resources.In this episode I am joined by one of my closest friends, Ashley Bokern.  Ashley works as a Women's Health and Obstetric Nurse over the last 5 years.  She is a "girl mom" to Lily (4) and Josie (2), fur mom of two Australian Cattle Dogs and a Wisconsin native.  During this show she comes on to share both her professional and personal experience with Postpartum Depression. *If you or someone you know is struggling with PPD we strongly encourage you to reach out for support and find local resources that are equipped and ready to help and guide you during this time.  You are NOT alone! *Join the Momtini Community on Instagram @momtini_talkspodcast - you'll find funny memes, mom confessions and some great content to share with your fellow moms!

Becoming a Mom is a beautiful thing but let's face it...so many of us come face to face with not knowing who we are as individuals anymore.  Having to say "goodbye" to many aspects of who we are and embracing all the new changes head on and with a forced smile at times.In this episode I am joined by a wonderful woman, Nina Meehan who was bold enough to ask me if I was looking for guests!  Nina is the CEO and Founder of Bay Area Children's Theatre and mom to Toby (12), Robby (9) and Meadow (5).  She is an internationally recognized arts educator and award-winning director.  She is a big believer in making parenting easier by infusing creativity into your family life.  Join the Momtini Community on Instagram @momtini_talkspodcast - you'll find funny memes, mom confessions and some great content to share with your fellow moms! 

WARNING: This episode does have some explicit language and a brief story that may not be everyone's "cup of tea" so skip ahead if "poop talk" is offensive to you. (Story is 8:00 - 13:00 minute mark)Back for episode 2!?  This episode I am joined by one of my best friends, Maddy Jachim. She and her husband have two little ones and a quirky golden retriever in Southern California!  Maddy works full-time as an HR Manager at a bio-tech company and loves having a good laugh at the constant (daily) struggle of balancing a professional career, a loving marriage and the beauty of Motherhood.  Join us as we share some of the many things in parenthood that we wish we knew before having kids.  Pregnancy, post delivery....hormones....etc.Join the Momtini Community on Instagram @momtini_talkspodcast - you'll find funny memes, mom confessions and some great content to share with your fellow moms!

Welcome to the first full episode of Momtini Talks!  For our first episode we're bringing it back to the VERY beginning of when I met my husband, Andrew.  Join us as we share some of our most hilarious stories from the dating years and pre-babies.We are certain that you'll be able to relate to our silly situations and understand how we became the quirky, witty, and at times foul-mouthed parents we are today. Join the Momtini Community on Instagram @momtini_talkspodcast - you'll find funny memes, mom confessions and some great content to share with your fellow moms! 

Who the hell is this chick?  Hi there! I'm Elizabeth Wilks the host of Momtini Talks.  Please join me in this first episode/trailer to discover what Momtini Talks is about and why you'll want to come back for more! At the end of the day, I'm your average Mom of two trying to survive raising humans during a pandemic, finding time to show my husband affection and learning everyday on how I can carve out time for me!  This show is about the everyday Mom that lives right next door and a space for a community of women to come together and share the good, the bad and the straight-up UGLY sides of parenting. It does take a village so come and join this one with me!