The Mom Pod

Hi Pals!!!Welcome to Season 3 of The Mom Pod!I In this weeks episode we have a chat about the past couple weeks, We discuss Alyssa's experience with being off birth control and how that has effected her periods, skin, and mood. We share our personal experiences with puberty and how that will effect the conversations we have with our daughters about their bodies. We also discuss the progress Aly has made in finding her career path. Thank you so much for listening and we're so excited to keep chatting with you!xoxo, Aly and Alyssa

Hi Pals!In this weeks episode we have the lovely Matt Plogger as a guest. He graciously opens up about his experience with becoming comfortable with his sexuality. He also gives insight into how it was for him growing up with a sibling 13 months apart from him and how that played a role in his life experiences. We also gain insight into his recent career shift and how important it is to trust the process and believe in yourself. Thank you so much Matt for being so open with us and allowing us to share your story. & as always thanks for listening al pals we love you!!xoxo, Aly and Alyssa

Hi Pals!!On this weeks episode we discuss Alyssa's experience with being off birth control for the first time in years and how she feels now that pregnancy could be in the near future for her. Aly also shares her experiences with newborn life and answers some of Alyssa's breastfeeding questions. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode and thank you for listening. We love you! xoxo, Aly and Alyssa

Hi Pals!!It's our last episode recording of 2022 and it's with our queen of manifesting and vision boards, Mackenzye Oliphant! Mackenzye is guest hosting this episode with Aly and runs through the highs and lows of the year with us. This year has been an incredible year of community and growth. Your feedback and stories sparked by our conversations has made this all so worth it. Thanks for hanging with us through 2022 and we can't wait to keep chatting with you in 2023! We love you!xoxo, Aly and Alyssa

Hi Pals!!!In this weeks #late episode, we discuss Christmas traditions like Santa and Elf on the Shelf. This episode is a whole lot of girly chat and we touch on where Aly is at on her mental health journey as well as the shift in Alyssa's 5 year plan. Thank you for listening and we hope you all had the best holiday weekend!! We love you!!xoxo, Aly and Alyssa

Hi Pals!!On this weeks episode we address some stigmas surrounding only children and how this can affect a parent's choice to have multiple children. We discuss the results of your poll responses from our instagram stories regarding this topic. We also discuss your hilarious in-law horror stories and give our thoughts on some of these issues. Thank you guys for tuning in this week, love you!!xoxo, Aly and Alyssa

Trigger Warning: Todays episode contains some sensitive discussions sparked by the recent Balenciaga scandal. Hi pals!!In today's episode we discuss our struggles with the "terrible twos" and how toddlers are a lot smarter than they seem. We also discuss the recent Balenciaga scandal as well as our fears and anxieties around trying to keep our children safe. Thank you so much for listening and as always, we love you!!xoxo, Aly and Alyssa

Hi Pals!!On this weeks episode we have the lovely Tray Oliphant as a guest! He graciously opens up about his recent struggles with mental health and how he got to the point of receiving the help and support he needed. We believe this is such an important conversation and are so honored to have the opportunity to host it. Thank you so much Tray for being so open with us about your journey!& thank you Al Pals for your continued support. We love you!xoxo, Aly and Alyssa

Hi Pals!!In this weeks episode we have the lovely Mackenzye Oliphant on to update us on her surrogacy journey. She dives into the birth process and postpartum experience as a surrogate and how it differed from her experiences with her daughter. Mackenzye opens up about her journey with postpartum depression and the steps she has taken to better herself during this difficult period of time. Her honesty is so inspiring and we're so grateful she was willing to be so open with us. Thank you so much for listening and as always, we love you!!xoxo, Aly ands AlyssaMackenzye's personal and business Instagrams:@_theyellowdoorco@mackenzye_elayne@Jaunechic

Hi Pals!!In this weeks episode, we talk about Aly's wedding and how everything turned out. Aly gives advice to upcoming brides and talks about how married life feels different even though day to day life hasn't changed. Thank you so much for being patient with us as we navigate the changes in our lives and take breaks when needed,

Hi Pals!!Happy Monday and happy WEDDING WEEK!!! On this episode we discuss some of Aly's feelings going in to wedding week and what she's most excited for/ most stressed out about. We also discuss Rainnie and Reagan's toddler bed transitions and have a serious talk about the elephant in the room... more babies?As always thanks for listening we love you!!xoxo, Aly and Alyssa

Hi Pals!!We're back this week with part two of Ben and Allison's story after their breakup. This episode follows how their relationship began to shift in college and how they dealt with personal struggles apart from each other. Again, thanks Ben and Allison for being so open to talking about your story with us!xoxo, Aly and Alyssa

Hi Pals!!On this weeks episode we interview Ben Verhoeven and Allison Mendoza about their journey together. They started as high school sweethearts that had a hard breakup and a rocky journey back to each other again. Thank you so much Ben and Allison for being so vulnerable and willing to talk about these hard times in both of your lives. Buckle up pals, its an emotional one.xoxo, Aly and Alyssa

Hi Pals!!!!This weeks episode we have the wonderful Katie Hammond on for her second guest appearance on The Mom Pod. We talk about the Adam Levine scandal and do a little recap of the first episode of season 2 of The Kardashians. We also answer some questions from listeners! Thanks for chatting Katie we love having you on

Hi pals!!On this weeks episode we discuss trying to balance work life and family life as well as some of our thoughts on raising girls vs. boys. We also give some life and career updates and discuss the challenges of choosing your path in life knowing the choices you make affect your little family now as much as they affect you.As always thanks for listening!xoxo, Aly and AlyssaCatch up with us on Instagram: @aly_janiskee @alyssa_valenciaa

ITS LADIES NIGHT!!!On this episode we have our pals Allison and Mackenzye on for some drinks and girly chat. We talk about some local scandals, momtok drama, and the 7 pillars of Redlands.Thanks for listening friends!xoxo Aly and Alyssa

WELCOME BACK PALS!!!We are so excited to be back for another season of chatting with our friends. In this episode we talk about family trips, potty training, and how to approach lying to your children about Santa Claus. Thank you for listening as always we love you!xoxo, Aly & AlyssaCatch up with us daily on Instagram!@the.mompod@alyssa_valenciaa@aly_janiskee

In the season one finale of The Mom Pod, Alyssa and Aly host a conversation with Alyssa's dad, Ron. Ron takes us through his journey with foster care, adoption, and becoming a young father. Ron also opens up about his experience with divorce and how he has entered a new phase of life on his own for the first time. This is also the first episode Aly and Alyssa have cried during the podcast.Thank you so much Ron for being willing to share your story and be so honest about your experiences. ****************************We will be taking a brief break to revamp the podcast for our listeners. When we return we will have so many new exciting things to share with you all. Thank you to the listeners who have been so loyal and supportive to us on our podcasting journey. You've made this all so much fun for us. Here's to Season 2! We can't wait. Until next time,xoxo, Aly & Alyssa

In this episode of The Mom Pod, Alyssa and her boyfriend Seth answer questions from listeners about their custody battle, their coparenting relationships and the weirdest place they've been intimate. Catch up with us daily on Instagram!@the.mompod@Alyssa_valenciaa@aly_janiskee

In this episode of The Mom Pod, Aly and her fiancé Chance answer questions from listeners about how they handle disagreements, how they keep the romance alive, and what they're looking forward to in married life.Catch up with us daily on Instagram!@aly_janiskee@Alyssa_valenciaa@the.mompod

On this episode of The Mom Pod, Aly and Alyssa chat with Aly's older sister Katie. Katie gives the girls an enlightening Tarot Card reading and dives into her experience with her spirituality. They discuss their fears and doubts about the future, and what they're doing to move past them.Thank you so much Katie for taking the time to share your experiences with The Mom Pod and for being so open to all of the questions!

In this episode, Aly and Alyssa answer anonymous questions from their listeners. They give their thoughts on opening up a relationship to a third party and how to deal with being the friend that's always left out. Aly also gives advice to anyone struggling with not being liked by a partner's parents. Catch up with us daily on Instagram!@aly_janiskee@Alyssa_valenciaa

In this episode, Aly and Alyssa interview the wonderful Ariana Guizar about her journey with coparenting. Ariana talks about coparenting with her ex, marrying her middle-school sweetheart, and her experience with an emergency cesarian. Thank you for sharing your story with The Mom Pod Ariana!

In this episode, Alyssa and Aly talk about where Aly is at with wedding planning and how she's feeling about old friends. The conversation takes a turn towards Roe V. Wade being overturned and how the girls feel about this blatant attack on women's rights. They're angry, you should be too. Linked below is a google doc with a ton of information on how to get involved and active. https://docs.google.com/document/u/3/d/e/2PACX-1vQr3A9Xm603rBcrz91vm3JcYX5vIs1vNks6wUgkgE1D69qZfHchaYCvDDebibJDeT3CElNvhl5jG463/pub?urp=gmail_link

In this episode, Aly and Alyssa interview the wonderful Riley Plogger and Sophie Frost. They ask Riley and Sophie about their experiences with coming out, falling in love, and where they see their futures together. Riley and Sophie give amazing advice on how to handle coming out and also how to handle someone you love, coming out to you.Thank you so much Riley and Sophie for allowing The Mom Pod to be the space in which you share your stories.Make sure to listen to Riley's podcast, Finding You, streaming anywhere you listen to your podcasts,Instagram Links@findingyoupod@rileyannplogger@sophiafrost@aly_janiskee@alyssa_valenciaa

In this episode, Aly asks Alyssa some questions she has about her career, her thoughts on marriage, and how she has dealt with her parent's divorce.Catch up with us on Instagram for more behind the scenes content!The.mompodAlyssa_valenciaaAly_janiskee

In this episode, Aly and Alyssa ask their baby daddies questions from their listeners. Seth and Chance discuss how they felt when finding out they were going to be dads, how they told their friends, and how they envisioned fatherhood before becoming a dad.Thank you Seth and Chance for participating in this weeks episode!For more behind the scenes updates and content, follow the.mompod on Instagram.Catch up with Aly and Alyssa on Instagram @Alyssa_valenciaa & Aly_janiskee.Thanks for listening!

TW: This episode contains conversations around suicidal ideation and attempt.In this episode, Aly answers questions that Alyssa asks about where she sees herself after children, what advice she has for new moms, and where her struggle with mental health has led her. Instead of a small business shoutout please donate to the families of the victims of the shooting at Robb Elementary. https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/donate-to-texas-elementary-school-shooting-reliefSuicide prevention hotline: 800-273-8255It can get better.

On this episode of the mom pod, we begin the discussion of how religion has shaped us and how we plan to present religion to our children. Aly tackles some issues from her past and Alyssa makes it clear that curly hair is an absolute deal breaker. SMALL BUSINESS SHOUTOUTFollow @2chixpicnix on instagram and like their Facebook page. DM them for more info!Catch up with Alyssa and Aly on their instagrams @Aly_janiskee & @Alyssa_valenciaa

We are so excited to have our first guest on The Mom Pod, Mackenzye Oliphant. In this episode we talk about what its like to have a pandemic baby, the journey to becoming a surrogate, and diving head first into following your dreams. We are so honored to be able to host these important conversations and can't wait for you to hear it.MACKENZYE'S BUSINESS AND PERSONAL PAGESInstagrams: @_theyellowdoorco & @mackenzye_elayneBusiness website: www.theyellowdoorco.comTiktok: MackenzyeoliphantCatch up with us on our instagrams as well for more podcast and life updates!@Alyssa_valenciaa & @aly_janiskee

In this episode, Alyssa and Aly answer some questions from their Instagram followers and dive into some assumptions about parenting. They cover everything from screen time to hard discussions with your partner about parenting.SMALL BUSINESS SHOUTOUT:This weeks small business shoutout is A Beautiful Mess Vintage furniture restoration located in Yucaipa, CA. Tracy and Jon will restore any of the old furniture you may have laying around that needs a bit of love and creativity to make it beautiful once again. Follow them on instagram @a_beautiful_messvintage for more information and inquiries. If you would like to be next week's small business shoutout, DM Aly @aly_janiskee or Alyssa @Alyssa_valencia to be featured.

In this episode we play the game WNRS and open up about God, working hard, and being the best moms we can be. with a hint of wine.

Welcome to our first episode! In our first attempt at podcasting we discuss how Alyssa stepped into motherhood, how social media has changed for us, and how friendship breakups are the hardest breakups.