The Boob Broads

The Boobs are taking a break! Between big changes in all of our personal lives, and just life in general, it was decided that a “sacred pause” to rest and reset was essential.

In this week's podcast episode, Pamela shares her perinatal OCD diagnosis, struggling with it while pregnant and postpartum, and ultimately her treatment and healing. While we all carry our own story, it is our hope with this episode, that you feel validated, supported, and loved in your thoughts. And mostly, if you are in the midst of struggling, we hope you are able to find help and heal.

This week on the podcast, Lauren is joined by high school science teacher, Karen, who has a passion for environmental sciences. Karen shares all about her devotion to saving the planet and how this can begin right at home with planting responsibly.

“Self-rescue skills before swimming pool thrills!” May is Water Safety month and we are so excited and honored to share a special interview with two phenomenal women who advocate, empower and educate everyday to help save lives.

This week Julie shares about marriage after children. It's not always easy to maintain a relationship where you put your partner first, but she talks about how she and her husband have worked through the hard to be able to enjoy the good. Xx, The Boob Broads

Lauren and Pamela chat all about their rose and thorn of last week.

Join us this week as we chat all about family fun days!

This week on the podcast we share all about the names we chose for our littles, the meaning behind them, and how we came about these darling names.

This week Lauren and Julie talk family planning. From finances to listening to their bodies the two discuss what they considered when having their second babies. Tune in this week to hear all about it, and for a special announcement!!

Join us this week as Julie and Pamela share all about their quest for spending one-on-one time for each child.

If you struggle to find help, be sure to tune in to this week's episode - we've got all the tips on how to find a sitter and make your life easier! :)

This week you are in for a treat! Join in as Lauren guides a loving kindness meditation. Your mind, body, and soul will thank you tremendously for this.

When that new baby comes along it can really shift the dynamic in the house, and throw an older sibling for a loop! Tune in this week to hear us chat all about how to include the older sibling(s) in day-to-day activities with the baby, because although life has changed in the biggest way for them, they know that nothing has changed in your love for them.

In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we are so grateful and honored to have a very special guest on the podcast this week! Ashton is a fellow mama friend of ours and a woman that truly epitomizes “resilience.”

This week on the podcast, special guest Ashley, of the Foodies Fit Home, joins Julie to discuss all the things. Ashley is a content creator and mama-to-be who uses her platform to relate and connect with others. Through her passions, it's apparent that Ashley's heart is truly poured into each and every thing she pursues.

Moms always have a trick or two up their sleeves, to create more ease, and we're here to tell you all about them!

Baby won't sleep? Toddler needs a change of scenery? Mama needs a breath? No problem - pack everyone up, strap everyone in (sighhhh!), and go for a good ole fashioned car ride! This is one of our favorite mom hacks, and we're sharing all about it this week on the podcast.

Welcome to another rendition of “what's up with us.” We're spilling the tea in this week's episode on life lately and all that entails. Whew! What a year it's been, and it's only January! ;)

Tune in this week and listen to Lauren and Pamela manifest their hopes and dreams for the coming year.

Join us this week and listen to Julie and Lauren share their rose and thorn of 2021.

On today's episode we talk decluttering. Julie has been on a minimalist journey since 2019, and in today's episode she shares how she fell off track during the summer. She shares how she got back into minimalizing starting with her wardrobe. Julie also talks simplifying kids toys, holiday decor, and how she shops for Christmas gifts with a minimalist mindset. Decluttering takes time, but we are here to cheer you on during the process! Xx, The Boob Broads

Here at The Boob Broads we are all about talking about our feelings. We also know the value in speaking with a professional to help us work through life's obstacles. Today Julie shares how she has begun therapy. Tune in to hear her talk about how her therapy journey came to be, what have been some solid take-aways, how her overall experience has been, and so much more. Xx, the Boob Broads

Last week we held a writing challenge for our online community and each day posted a different creative prompt. We're back this week to each reflect on a different prompt and what we wrote.

With a heavy heart we share that last week Pamela's dad passed away. As a tribute to Pamela's dad, Felix, and to his beautiful life and spirit we are re-releasing an older episode. In this episode you will hear Pamela talk about her dad and how he was truly an incredible man. All of our love and prayers are with Pamela and her family. We love you, Pamela.

In this episode, Lauren shares her powerful story: from finding out she was pregnant with twins to her labor and delivery and then the twins' NICU stay. All the while, navigating this journey during a pandemic.

This week on the podcast, we have something very special in store for you. Lauren brought this marvelous idea to bring you comfort and solidarity, to fruition.

In this week's episode, Lauren shares a love letter to her pelvic floor, and Pamela shares a love letter to her C-Section scar.

Pamela here! And I am overjoyed to be sharing Caroline's birth story this week on the podcast.

What was on our minds last week? Tune in to find out! Pamela is back and ready to chat about adjusting to life with 2. Julie shares about Giacomo's struggles with drop off at preschool. Lauren dives into her fears with the upcoming winter and grappling with the possibility of another quarantine. Our hearts are feeling so full having our Pamela back, and we hope you enjoy today's episode! Xx, The Boob Broads

In today's episode Lauren and Julie talk all about their preparations for 3 year old preschool. Tune in to hear their tips, tricks, and hopes for the school year! Xx, The Boob Broads

This week Julie is joined by Rae. Rae is a mother of 4 and a nurse who has worked with patients struggling with postpartum psychosis. She explains the differences between postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum psychosis. Rae shares the symptoms, triggers, stats, misconceptions, how to seek help for those experiencing postpartum psychosis. Tune in to hear more valuable insight about postpartum psychosis. Xx, The Boob Broads

Today, Lauren is joined with Kate Morton, a Registered Dietitian with a specialization in hormone health. Kate is the owner of Funk It Wellness, which sells superfoods that support your hormones and provide natural PMS relief. Tune in to learn how about how eating seeds (aka seed cycling) could help regulate your cycle and help you say goodbye to acne, cramps, and mood swings so you can make peace with your period! Xx, The Boob Broads

Tune in to hear us talk all about our fur babies, including how we sometimes feel “mom guilt” when it comes to our four legged friends and how our pets interact with our kiddos.Xxx, The Boob Broads

To co-sleep or not to co-sleep? That is the question. Well, here at The Boob Broads we want you to do what's best for you and your family! Between the 3 of us we all do sleep differently in our homes. In today's episode Julie shares why she started co-sleeping and how she goes about bed sharing with a 3 year old, a 9 month old, and a 32 year old husband. Tune in to hear more! Xx, The Boob Broads

What was on our minds last week? Tune in to find out! Lauren talks about the stress behind her kids being sick almost every other week, welcoming back her period for the first time since 2019, and the difference between body positivity and body respect. Meanwhile Julie dives into the topic about how all babies are different, and gives an update about how gentle parenting is going in her house. Xx, The Boob Broads

When was the last time that you took 10 minutes to just breathe? Our girl Lauren is here to help you do just that. Find a comfortable and quiet place and tune in as she guides you to unwind, relax, and disconnect. Xx, the Boob Broads

This week, we are so excited to chat about one of our favorite topics, pelvic floor! In this episode, Lauren and Pamela discuss their experiences with pelvic floor physical therapy during pregnancy. Both seeking out help for different reasons, and both concluding their prenatal pelvic floor PT journeys with confidence and calm.

We're back again to chat all about toddler play! So much has changed; in our children's interests and development since we last talked about toddler play. For starters, our kids now play independently and lead the day for the most part with their play preferences. From imaginative play to lots of movement to dinosaurs — our kids are a jack of all trades when it comes to play!

This week on the podcast we are so excited to have special guest Dr. Angela Lawson join us! Dr. Lawson is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Psychiatry at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine.

Emily is a content creator, widely known for her presence on Tiktok and is passionate about normalizing the normal in motherhood and life. We are so thrilled to have Emily on the podcast this week to give us a look into her life, her motherhood struggles and triumphs, and the reality behind it all!

In this week's episode, Julie and Lauren share their personal journeys with their struggles, frustrations, and ultimately, triumphs, with their postpartum bodies.

Naps. We've been down this road before, right? Sigh. This time we're back to chat about catching some zzzz's and Lauren and Julie are chatting all about how to manage nap time - with two kiddos!

This week on the podcast, Pamela gives us a look inside her journey as she mothers without her mother. A difficult topic to say the least, but Pamela sheds light on the emotions, the grief, the cycles and the different ways she's learned to cope.

“You're having a normal reaction to an abnormal experience.” This can be said for how many parents have felt during the pandemic. In this week's episode we take a peek inside our girl Lauren's personal experience with pandemic parenting burnout and the toll it took on her.

We've chatted about postpartum periods and now we're back to dive into the first time we got our periods and our journey into womanhood.

“Motherhood is a big, beautiful mess.” Meet Abigail: mama to 3 kiddos, married to Michael, business owner, podcast host, content creator and cheerleader to all mothers out there. This week, Abigail, of The Good Mom Co. joins Julie on the podcast to discuss motherhood, her content and much more!

“The moment he was diagnosed I knew that I was going to be at every appointment whether he liked it or not to make sure that I knew what was going on.” This week on the podcast we are so honored to have Sabrina as a special guest to share her journey as a mother, wife, daughter, caregiver, and advocate for ALS in honor of her late father.

This week on the podcast, we are so honored to have Anne as our special guest! Anne is a pediatric occupational therapist, with 18 years of experience in the field. She currently works for a children's hospital but has worked in a variety of settings. Anne has a husband and son, and becoming a mother brought even new meaning to her passion for occupational therapy, and created an even deeper appreciation and value. “My role as a therapist has made me a better mom, and my role as a mom has made me a better therapist,” Anne says.

We are so thrilled to have Amanda on the podcast this week to share all about her approaches to empowering women and mothers to feeling more supported and fulfilled. Amanda, mama to two littles, with one on the way, shares all about her new business, The Bountiful Mama, how it was born and all of its offerings.

CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES, C'MON!!! You guys! Today we release our 100th episode. 100. And over half of those were done in quarantine while in a pandemic! Whew! What a milestone, and we are feeling all the feels.

“He's made us closer as a couple. He's made us closer as a family. And I am a better mom because of him.” This week on the podcast, in honor of Autism Awareness Month, we have a very special guest! Alli, sister to our girl Lauren, is here to share about her journey as mama to her son, Liam who has Autism.