The Baby Making Podcast

The Mama Making Podcast is relaunching with a new name and a whole new vibe!The host, Jessica, shares her journey into motherhood and her passion for pregnancy and motherhood. She discusses her struggles with postpartum mental health, her new ADHD diagnosis, and what's next for the podcast!The podcast will continue to be guest-based, with a focus on conversations with experts and other moms and will release new episodes every Tuesday.Follow The Mama Making Podcast on socials on Instagram and Facebook!Share and subscribe to the podcast: click this linkWant to be a guest?: message in here!

In today's episode we are closing out the “New Year, Rewind” series in which we will talk about tangible ways we can head into the new year by making small adjustments to home and life in ways that are doable for the busy family.We'll be chatting with Sarah Parisi -- Sarah is a professional organizer and she is the owner and founder of The Clutter Curator here in the Chicagoland area. Sarah's mission is free you from what's holding you back.  Be it clutter, chaos, anxiety, or dissatisfaction. The Clutter Curator team will help create order in your home, revealing a refreshed sense of freedom and possibility in your life.You can connect with Sarah and The Clutter Curator:On Instagram: @The_Clutter_CuratorOn Facebook: @The Clutter CuratorCheck out The Clutter Curator Website: Here!If you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!____________________________Support the show

In today's episode we are continuing on with the “New Year Rewind” series - we'll be continuing to talk about tangible ways we can head into the new year by making small adjustments to home and life in ways that are doable for the busy family.We'll be chatting with Greg Buck -- Greg is a Owner of CrossFit Arioch, he's a level 2 CrossFit coach, nutrition coach, and has an atypical style to health and fitness with a real world approach to making lifestyle changes. Greg also happens to be my husband as well!You can connect with Greg:On Instagram: @BuckBuiltCoachOn Facebook: @BuckBuiltCoachThe BuckBuilt Podcast: Listen Here!Check out CrossFit Arioch: Here!If you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

Next up in the "New Year Rewind” we'll be hearing from Sam Karoll!Sam is the Founder and CEO of Xplore Nutrition - I'm very excited to talk to him today about how we can reframe the way we see food and setting attainable nutrition goals to last us through the year, not just the new year!You can connect with Sam:On Instagram: @xplorenutrition & @samkarollOn Facebook: @xplorenutrition & @samkarollXplore Nutrition: CLICK HERE Clean Plate Club Blog: READ HEREIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

Kicking off the “New Year Rewind” series, we'll look back at our chat with Kristen about tangible ways we can head into the new year by making small adjustments to home and life in ways that are doable for the busy family.Kristen is a mom to twin girls and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to making a lifestyle change attainable!You can connect with Kristen and check out her Endurance Coaching endeavors:On Instagram: @grittygoatendurancecoachingOn Facebook: @GrittyGoatEnduranceCoachingOn the Web: Click here! If you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

This holiday season we're kicking it back to our 2021 Holiday Help Series! In finishing up the Holiday Rewind series, we welcome Taylor Cole & Madison Hatch from the Stepped Up Coparenting. Taylor and Madison have a really incredible story about how they became coparents and podcast hosts! I'm excited to jump into their story and learn how they got to where they are and talk a little bit about how they navigate the holidays as a blended family.You can connect with Taylor & Madison:On Instagram: @steppedup.coparentingOn Facebook: @steppedup.coparentingStepped Up Coparenting Podcast: LISTEN HERE If you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

This holiday season we're kicking it back to our 2021 Holiday Help Series! In this episode, we pick Stephanie Seferian's brain in minimalism in the holiday season! Stephanie is an author, a full-time podcaster, wife, and mother to two daughters. She is on a mission to simplify eco-friendly living to enjoy life's sweeter moments. Stephanie has written the book Sustainable Minimalism: The Aspiring Minimalist's Guide to Living Consciously and Contributing to a “Greener” Tomorrow. On this episode we will be chatting about how we can incorporate day-to-day minimalism with kids and how we can navigate gift giving this holiday season.You can connect with Stephanie:On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalistsSustainable Minimalists Podcast: LISTEN HERE! Sustainable Minimalist Book: HERE!Mama Minimalist Website: https://mamaminimalist.com/If you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

This holiday season we're kicking it back to our 2021 Holiday Help Series! In this episode, I chat with the incredible Jill Thorson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker all about building healthy boundaries as we enter into the holiday season!We hit all the topics:Family traditions - long standing ones and starting new onesComing home for the holidays - or notHow to navigate family who want to talk politicsand MUCH more!We also answers questions directly from listeners for the very first time!! Jill's Recommendations:Value CardsWhat You Practice Grows Stronger, Shauna ShapiroIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

BEST OF THE PODCAST!This week we're wrapping up the best of series and revisiting  Episode 53 with Hayley Matossian!Hayley is a yoga instructor and mother of 3 boys - her family has chosen to put a huge emphasis on movement of all kinds! We chat about her personal experience with movement, parenting philosophies, homeschooling, and everything in between! You can connect with Hayley:On Instagram: @HayleyMatossian and @3PlayingBrothers3 Playing Brothers Programming: Check it out!How you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

BEST OF THE PODCAST!This week we're revisiting  Episode 11 with with one of my best friends Catie!!We talk m at her kitchen island about being a mama in the corporate world. She shares about her first pregnancy and being a new mom while still in the office environment and getting pregnant with baby #2 just before the pandemic started! Guest appearances: Dogs, Dunkin & Dudley and the dishwasher!How you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastSupport the show

BEST OF THE PODCAST!This week we're revisiting  Episode 18 with Erica!! Erica now has two beautiful girls and they are absolutely THRIVING!Up next in the Expecting the Unexpected series, I talk with my friend Erica, she is a mom to a toddler and pregnant with baby #2! We chat about her experience through her first pregnancy and now her more challenging second pregnancy. Erica highlights the fact that pregnancy isn't always rainbows and sunshine for everyone, but it can still be beautifulHow you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastSupport the show

BEST OF THE PODCAST!This week we're revisiting our very first episode with Heidi!! Can you believe this episode was from February 2021?!In the very first episode, we are going to chat with Heidi all about her motherhood journey — from setting her intentions in preconception all the way through to her 8 months into motherhood!How you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastSupport the show

So excited to welcome Hayley back on the podcast today to talk about her two home birth stories!You can connect with Hayley:On Instagram: @HayleyMatossian and @3PlayingBrothers3 Playing Brothers Programming: Check it out!How you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastSupport the show

Today I am excited to welcome Erin on the podcast for our Birth Story series!You can follow Erin's and her family:Facebook: Autism Parent: A Little WildInstagram: @AutismMomALittleWildTo learn more about Amniotic Fluid Embolism, visit: AFE FoundationHow you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastSupport the show

Today I am excited to welcome Gigi on the podcast for our Birth Story series!You can connect with Gigi:On Instagram: @a_simple_homeWork with Gigi: Check her out!How you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastSupport the show

Today I am excited to welcome Dr. Veronica Eyo on the podcast for our Birth Story series!You can connect with Dr. Veronica:You can connect with Dr. Veronica:On Instagram: @DrVeronicaEyoWork with Dr. Veronica: Check out howOn the Web Click Here!Dr. Veronica's Recommendations:Postpartum Support InternationalFind a TherapistFind all Dr. Veronica's Recommendations: Here!How you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastSupport the show

Today I am excited to welcome Dr. Courtney Weems on the podcast for our Ask the Expert series!Dr. Weems is the Chief Pediatrician at Chicago Concierge Pediatrics, where they provide personalized, preventative pediatric care - providing in-home visits, 24/7 access to your care team, and a holistic approach to your child's health.You can connect with Nellie:On Instagram: @ChicagoConciergePediatricsThe CCP ApproachMeet the CCP Care Team: HERE!How you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastSupport the show

Today I am excited to welcome Kelly on the podcast for our Ask the Expert series!Kelly is the face behind “The Car Mom” instagram, blog, and youtube where she is empowering moms and families to make the most informed and confident decision when car shopping. You can connect with Kelly:On Instagram: @The_Car_MomCheck out The Car Mom on Youtube ChannelListen to the Carpool PodcastWork with Kelly: Consultations & CoursesHow you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastSupport the show

Today I am excited to welcome Arianna Taboada on the podcast for our Ask the Expert series!Arianna has a background as a perinatal health researcher and has an incredible social media presence where she talks about perinatal health and gives invaluable tidbits of information on the abyss that is parental leave. Arianna is also the author of a new book “The Expecting Entreprneur” which we will be diving into as well!You can connect with Arianna:On Instagram: @AriannaTaboadaCheck out the Postpartum Eco MapWork with Arianna: Planning & Coaching ProgramsBuy Arianna's Book: The Expecting Entrepreneur: A Guide to Parental Leave Planning for Self Employed Business OwnersHow you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastSupport the show

Today I am excited to welcome Crystal Lockett Thomas on the podcast for our teens and tweens series!Crystal is a therapist and parent coach who has an extensive background in working with teens building emotional intelligence and heavier perspectives. She has worked with parents at all ends of the spectrum in helping them understand their teenToday we chat about mental health and what is facing teens today and how parents can best support them! You can connect with Crystal:On Instagram: @CrystalJLockettAttend the Empowered Parents MasterclassWork with Crystal: Parent Coaching & Parent Connection MembershipNellie's Constructive Corner: www.crystallockett.comHow you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastSupport the show

Today I am excited to welcome Meg on the podcast for our Teens & Tweens series!Meg is a middle school teacher - so is well versed in teen and tweens! Meg has recently started a Pride Club at her middle school and a wave of support has come after it. She has begun to work with other schools in her district and key stakeholders in the community to support LGBTQ teens.Meg's Recommendations:Kenneth Young CenterAlive CenterHow you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastSupport the show

Today I am excited to welcome Nellie Hardin on the podcast for our Teens & Tweens series!Nellie is a family and parenting coach focused on helping parents lead their daughters through the good, great, hard and sticky parts of childhood to the greatest and strongest beginning of their adulthood.We chatted about setting our teen daughters up for success, touched a bit on bullying and social pressures of being a teen girl, and how she's parenting her own daughters!You can connect with Nellie:On Instagram: @NellieHardenListen to The 6570 Family Project PodcastAttend an upcoming Parenting WorkshopWork with Nellie: Map to MaturityHow you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastSupport the show

Today I am excited to welcome Erin & Megan on the podcast for our Teens & Tweens series!Erin & Megan are Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and Preteen and Teen experts! They provide a supportive community for parents with teens and provide strategies to empower both parents and teens. We chat about some of the top issues facing teens and teens today, how parents can raise more resilient teens and tweens, and they give a wealth of tips for parents entering into teenhood with their children.You can connect with Erin & Megan:On Instagram: @RaisingResilientTeensContact directly at: RaisingResilientTeens@gmail.comSee Erin or Megan in practice: www.BreatheCounselingCenter.orgHow you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastSupport the show

Today I am excited to welcome Hayley Matossian on the podcast for our Out-of-the-Box parenting series!Hayley is a yoga instructor and mother of 3 boys - her family has chosen to put a huge emphasis on movement of all kinds! We chat about her personal experience with movement, parenting philosophies, homeschooling, and everything in between! You can connect with Hayley:On Instagram: @HayleyMatossian and @3PlayingBrothers3 Playing Brothers Programming: Check it out!How you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

Today I am excited to welcome Sara on the podcast for our out of the box parenting series!Sara is the mom behind Run Wild My Child Podcast and website where she shares resources for parents to get their family in nature!You can connect with Sara:On Instagram: @RunWild.MyChildListen to the Podcast: Run Wild My ChildOn the Run Wild My Child WebsiteHow you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

Today I am excited to welcome Chinyelu on the podcast for our Out-of-the-Box parenting series!Chinyelu is the voice behind behind the @we_nurture collective community and podcast where she focuses on Waldorf Inspired Parenting and giving parents tools to help their children blossom!You can connect with Chinyelu:On Instagram: @We_NurtureListen to the Podcast: We Nurture CollectiveVisit the We Nurture CollectiveHow you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

Today I am excited to welcome Amber Magnolia Hill on the podcast for our Out-of-the-Box parenting series!Amber is a writer, podcaster, herbalist, homesteader, wife, and mother of two daughters. Her podcast runs the gambit from herbalism and motherhood to connecting with ancestral roots. I'm excited to get into it and learn more about how she has brought all of these incredible avenues into motherhood.You can connect with Amber:On Instagram: @MythicMedicineListen to the Podcast: Medicine StoriesShop the Mythic Medicine ShopHow you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

Today we're excited to kick off the Out-of-the-Box!!Katie is the mom behind Little House Learning Co - helping families get on their homeschool journey with practical resources!You can connect with Katie:On Instagram: @LittleHouseLearningCoVisit the BlogIs homeschool right for you? Take the courseCheck out more resources: LittleHouseLearningCo.comWork with Katie: HereHow you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

Today I am excited to welcome Celine on the podcast for our Travel Vibes series!Celine is the voice behind both Baby Can Travel and Family Can Travel Instagram and blog  where she encourages parents that life doesn't have to end after baby and shares exactly how it can be done! She shares travel tips for every stage and destination, what travel gear is essential, and everything in between!You can connect with Celine:On website: BabyCanTravel.com FamilyCanTravel.comOn Instagram: @BabyCanTravel@FamilyCanTravelHow you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

Today I am excited to welcome Caroline on the podcast for our Travel Vibes series!Caroline is the face behind the Travel Squad Family instagram and she has been sharing about her family jet setting all over the globe! From Switzerland to Dubai, Tanzania to France - they are a well traveled family! I'm so excited to have Caroline on and hear about all these amazing trips and how she has made it happen with three little ones under 6!You can connect with Caroline:On Instagram: @TheTravelSquadFamilyOn YouTube: The Travel Squad Family Shop their favorite items on AmazonHow you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

Kelly is the face behind Traveling with Babies instagram and blog page where she has created guides on navigating travel with families, must know info about travel logistics, and how to acquire the gear you need for jet setting.You can connect with Kelly:On her website: Travelingwithbabies.netOn Instagram: @Traveling.with.babiesCheck out tips & tricks on the Traveling With Babies BlogWant to check out the Slumberpod? Use Kelly's code: TRAVELINGWITHBABIES20 for $20 off!How you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

Today I am excited to welcome Bri on the podcast for our Travel Vibes series!Bri has an Instagram page called Mini Voyagers where she shares tips and tricks for traveling with little ones. Bri also makes incredible travel kits to help parents feel less stressed and more confident about traveling as a family! We're going to chat a little bit about what travel looks like for her family, some tricks of the trade, and how travel kits can help you feel prepared for your next trip with the kids!  You can connect with Bri:On her website: MiniVoyager.comOn Instagram: @MiniVoyager_Shop Travel Kits: HERE!Check out Bri's travel guides and resources: Linked Here!How you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

We're kicking off our "Travel Vibes" series with Paige runs and operates Rents-4-Baby! Rents-4-Baby loans out luxury, must have baby items throughout the US! They started out with a problem - not being able to fit the items they wanted for baby into their budget! Today we are going to chat about how we can make this work for travel families!You can connect with Paige:On her website: Rents4baby.comOn Instagram: @Rents-4-BabyOn Facebook: @Rents4BabyHow it works: Read Here!Want to be a Rental Partner for your city? Join Here!How you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

I am very excited to have author Brittany Bergman on the podcast. She is a writer, a wife, and a mother to two children. We do a deep dive on her book Expecting Wonder and gain a little more insight on her transformative experience of becoming a mother.You can connect with Brittany:On her website: https://www.brittanylbergman.com/On Instagram: @BrittanyLBergmanBuy Expecting Wonder on AmazonOn the Birth Hour PodcastHow you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

Today I am excited to welcome Sarah Bilger from the Entering Motherhood Podcast!Sarah is not only the host of the Entering Motherhood Podcast which aims to create a space where we can discover all there is to learn about motherhood and not feel so alone - she is a mother of two, a mechanical engineer and a fully certified in postpartum nutritional coaching as well as certified as a VBAC doula.Connect with Sarah:Instagram: @Entering_MotherhoodListen to the Entering Motherhood PodcastWork with Sarah: Nutrition CoachingHow you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

Today I am excited to welcome Dr. Eva Zingone on the podcast for our Pregnancy series!Dr. Eva is a trained chiropractor in California focusing on supporting pregnant mamas in pregnancy and helping them prepare for birth. She's also built an online community called Pregnancy Tribe to further the support!Connect with Dr. EvaInstagram: @PregnancyTribeJoin the Pregnancy Tribe on Facebook: Join Here!Listen to The Pregnancy Tribe PodcastHow you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

I'M PREGNANT!!!! I recap this past Maternal Mental Health series, tell you a bit about pregnancy, and give some general life updates!How you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastBuy Me A Coffee!If you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/babymakingpod)

Today I am excited to welcome Carla Sargent on for our Maternity Mental Health Series!Carla's background is in midwifery and other birth support work, which led her to an appreciation of the demand for an organization whose primary purpose was to look after the emotional needs of parents who were struggling to come to terms with a traumatic birth experience - so Healing Birth was born!Carla's Recommendations:Connect with Carla on Instagram: @Healing.BirthCheck out Carla's Birth: Here!Work with Carla: Support ServicesRead Carla's New Zealand Birth Trauma SurveyHow you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/babymakingpod)

Today I am excited to welcome Tiffany on the podcast for our Maternity Mental Health Series!Tiffany is the voice behind the Postpartum Psycho blog and instagram page where she shares about her experience with postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. Today we are going to talk a about her experience.Tiffany's Recommendations:Connect with Tiffany on Instagram: @PostpartumPsychoCheck out the Postpartum Psycho Blog: Here!Massachusetts General Hospital's Center for Women's Mental HealthHow you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with the code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/babymakingpod)

Today I am excited to welcome Haylie on the podcast for our Maternity Mental Health Series.Haylie is a mom, wife, and entrepreneur starting and selling a sustainable clothing brand for moms, Chapter Goods. Today she will be sharing her story about becoming a mom and her experience with anxiety and depression in pregnancy and postpartumHaylie's story really resonated with me and I am so thrilled to have her on to talk more about her journey. Haylie's Recommendations:Connect with Haylie on Instagram: @Haylie_eliseShop Mother FigureEvidence Based Birth Childbirth ClassLetters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria RilkeHow you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your Kindred Bravely purchase with code: BMP20 kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/babymakingpod)

Today I am excited to welcome Dr. Veronica Eyo on for our Maternity Mental Health Series!Dr. Veronica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and she has many years of experience treating adults and couples that struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship conflicts, parenting skills, social skills, and grief and loss. She has specialized in working with mothers (both new and seasoned) as they navigate their motherhood journey as well as managing symptoms of perinatal mental health.You can connect with Dr. Veronica:On Instagram: @DrVeronicaEyoWork with Dr. Veronica: Check out howOn the Web Click Here!Dr. Veronica's Recommendations:Postpartum Support InternationalFind a TherapistFind all Dr. Veronica's Recommendations: Here!How you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your first Kindred Bravely purchase when you order through my link: kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/babymakingpod)

Today we're wrapping up the Fostering Families series and announcing the April Series for Mental Health Awareness Month!How you can support The Baby Making Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee!Get 20% off your first Kindred Bravely purchase when you order through my link: kindredbravely.com/TheBabyMakingPodcastSHARE - whether you're sharing a social media post or an episode with a friend, sharing us helps so much!If you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show

In today's episode we're on to Part Two of Derek's story -- we are rounding out the latter half of  his experience in the foster care system,  talking about what life looks like now, and what he thinks is important for people to know about the foster care system.You can connect with Derek: On Facebook: Here!To work with Derek, visit: Class of CopyIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/babymakingpod)

In today's episode we are going to hear from Derek about his experience in the foster care system, what life looks like now, and what he thinks is important for people to know about the foster care system.Check back on Thursday for Part 2You can connect with Derek: On Facebook: Here!To work with Derek, visit: Class of CopyIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/babymakingpod)

Today we have a returning guest, Kristen! Kristen was on our "New Year, Same You" series back in January talking about creating attainable goals and lifestyle changes - but today she's coming back to talk about a little different of a topic.Since being on the podcast last, Kristen has started a new role as a Case Manager with the Department of Child & Family Services and she's going to give us a different perspective of foster care. Foster Care and DCFS Resources:Foster Care in IllinoisIllinois Foster Care FAQResources for Foster FamiliesChild Welfare AdvocacyChild Abuse Hotline: 1.800.25.ABUSEIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/babymakingpod)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/babymakingpod)

In today's episode we are on to our next episode in the “Fostering Families” series. We have Cathleen of “Fearless Fostering” on the podcast - Cathleen is helping foster moms become the best version of themselves while pursuing the best foster care experience possible - one with abundant freedom, joy, and peace. Cathleen has been in private practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut specializing with children, adolescents, and women for 9 years.  As much as I love being a therapist, the foster mama in me wants to do more to support our community, and so Fearless Fostering was born.You can connect with Cathleen:On Instagram: @Fearless_FosteringOn Facebook: @FearlessFosteringListen to the The Fearless Fostering PodcastWork with Cathleen: More info here!Check out the Fearless Fostering Website: Here!If you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/babymakingpod)

In today's episode we are kicking off the Foster Families series with Bobby and Elizabeth Jackson!The Jacksons are friends of ours and we have had the pleasure of getting to know their sweet family. In addition to being a family of 5, they are also foster parents. I'm excited to hear more about their journey as a foster family.You can connect with The Jackson's:On Instagram: @RallypointminOn Facebook: @RallypointminCheck out the Rally Point Counseling Website: Here!If you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/babymakingpod)

Today I am very excited to be closing out this series on 2.22.2022 by having Erica and Chelsey of ROOTED Beings. Recognizing the benefits of a committed meditation practice, Erica and Chelsey sought to create a space in which they and others could carve moments of time from their busy schedules to find their footing and ground down to find peace and presence in all areas of life. This awakening led to the birth of ROOTED beings.You can connect with Chelsey & Erica:On Instagram: @RootedBeingsOn-Demand Monthly Membership: Click Here!Mindfulness Meditation Kit: Buy Here! Meditation Facilitator Training - March 17-20: Register here Check out the Rooted Beings Website: Here!If you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/babymakingpod)

Today we are keeping it going with the Preparing for Pregnancy series with Dr. Leah Gordon. Dr. Leah is a licensed naturopathic doctor with a deep passion for pregnancy preparation, preconception, and fertility care. She is the Founder of Tribe Medicine & Womanhood Wellness program.You can connect with Dr. Leah:On Instagram: @DrLeahGordonCheck out Dr. Leah's Website: Here!Work with Dr. Leah: Click Here!Learn about Womanhood Wellness ProgramsIf you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/babymakingpod)

Today we are continuing on in the Preparing for Pregnancy series and I am thrilled, and may be fan girling a little bit for this guest. Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. In her book The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa debunks the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. She hosts the Fertility Friday Podcast, a weekly radio show devoted to helping women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between menstrual cycle health, fertility, and overall health.You can connect with Lisa:On Instagram: @FertilityFridayListen to the Fertility Friday PodcastBuy The 5th Vital Sign: Here on AmazonCheck out the Fertility Friday Website: Here!Work with Lisa: Click Here!If you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show by buying me a coffee!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/babymakingpod)

Today I am very excited to be kicking off the “Preparing for Pregnancy” series with Nora Debora  of Naturally Nora. Nara is a Holistic Preconception Planning coach helping women achieve their best possible health prior to pregnancy. In this episode we dig into Nora's 4 R's for Preparing for Pregnancy!You can connect with Nora:On Instagram: @Naturally_NoraOn Facebook: @Naturally NoraCheck out the Naturally Nora Website: Here!NEW! The Ultimate Pregnancy Prep PodcastWork with Nora: Click Here!If you're interested or know someone who might be interested in coming on the podcast to talk about babies, parenthood, and everything in between — email the podcast at babymakingpod@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram @thebabymakingpodcast and on Facebook at The Baby Making Podcast!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/babymakingpod)