The Modern Mamas Podcast

In this festive episode, Jess and Laura chat holiday traditions, approaches to Santa, plans for the year, and reflections on life right now. We're so grateful for a year of love, connection, and support from this community. Thank you for being here! Have a tradition to share? Comment on our Instagram post for this episode. We'd love to hear from you! As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3 Join us on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Foria Intimacy Products - Get 20% off your first order of CBD based intimacy products by visiting foriawellness.com/MODERNMAMAS OR use code MODERNMAMAS at checkout. Paleovalley - 15% off with code: modernmamas Hiya Health - 50% off of your first order of children’s multivitamins with code modernmamas at check out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this catchup episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Jess and Laura sit down to chat life, mental health, holidays, rituals, 1/2 marathon races, upcoming birthdays and so much more. We're so grateful for the space to share and for you! Know someone who might love this podcast? Share the (free) gift of solidarity this season! As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3 Join us on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Foria Intimacy Products - Get 20% off your first order of CBD based intimacy products by visiting foriawellness.com/MODERNMAMAS OR use code MODERNMAMAS at checkout. Paleovalley - 15% off with code: modernmamas Hiya Health - 50% off of your first order of children’s multivitamins with code modernmamas at check out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

This week, Laura sits down with Carly Brown, holistic health coach, yogi, juice enthusiast, wife, and mother on a mission to contribute to a happier, healthier world. Carly has been inspired by her experience healing thyroid cancer with integrative health practices, and brings her wisdom to her work. Today, she shares the powerful stories of her two home births with sons Cruz and Cash, and they’ll leave you with chills. We all love a good birth story, and this double birth story episode is one for the books! Thank you for listening, friends. As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3 Episode Links: Find Carly at @carlyloveskale and at carlybrownwellness.com Join us on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Foria Intimacy Products - Get 20% off your first order of CBD based intimacy products by visiting foriawellness.com/MODERNMAMAS OR use code MODERNMAMAS at checkout. Paleovalley - 15% off with cod

In this week's topical catchup episode, Jess and Laura share life updates and dive deep into gratitude, Thanksgiving plans, and real talk about priority shifts, motherhood, and the highs and the hard points of life right now. We are SO incredibly grateful for this community. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3 Join us on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Foria Intimacy Products - Get 20% off your first order of CBD based intimacy products by visiting foriawellness.com/MODERNMAMAS OR use code MODERNMAMAS at checkout. Paleovalley - 15% off with code: modernmamas Hiya Health - 50% off of your first order of children’s multivitamins with code modernmamas at check out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this week's catchup episode, Jess and Laura chat all things family, motherhood, therapy, struggles, wins, and finding “balance” in our very full seasons of life. tune in for real talk, candid sharing, and more. Thank you for being here, friends. We're so grateful for you! As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3 Join us on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Foria Intimacy Products - Get 20% off your first order of CBD based intimacy products by visiting foriawellness.com/MODERNMAMAS OR use code MODERNMAMAS at checkout. Paleovalley - 15% off with code: modernmamas Hiya Health - 50% off of your first order of children’s multivitamins with code modernmamas at check out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this episode, Laura sits down with Cheryl Sew Hoy, the CEO & Founder of Tiny Health. Tiny Health is a gut microbiome startup that focuses on expecting parents and their babies, and Laura has experienced the benefits and empowerment firsthand. Cheryl shares her own motherhood story, the why behind Tiny Health, the importance of understanding our babies’ (and our own) microbiomes, and so much more. Tune in for insights into how you can support your baby’s longterm health, prevent susceptibility to allergies and asthma, and simplify some of the frustrations and uncertainties of motherhood. As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3 Episode Links: IG: @tiny.health Website: https://www.tinyhealth.com We hope you love this one and find the empowerment that comes with information! Save $25 on your Tiny Health gut tests with code: LAURA25. Join us on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Foria I

In this catchup episode, Laura and Jess chat about pretty much everything. Tune in for life updates, real talk about loving on sick kiddos, a recap of Laura's recent family trip to Connecticut (and a breakdown of her family tree), highlights of Jess' fun Colorado adventure, feels about the season ahead (including holiday fun), and even some vulnerable talk about bodies and insecurities. We cover it all this week and are so grateful you're here for the solidarity. Thanks for tuning in, friends! As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3 Roasted Potato and Carrot recipe from Fed & Fit Join us on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Foria Intimacy Products - Get 20% off your first order of CBD based intimacy products by visiting foriawellness.com/MODERNMAMAS OR use code MODERNMAMAS at checkout. Paleovalley - 15% off with code: modernmamas Hiya Health - 50% off of your first order of children’s mult

This week Jess sits down with the always uplifting Cassy Joy Garcia, founder of Fed and Fit, an incredible online editorial, writer of best-selling cookbooks, wife, mama to three, and all around positive human being for a catchup on the last few years!  Cassy shares her challenges, her perspective shifts, and her sage advice on life and we are here for it always! As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3 Episode Links: Instagram: @fedandfit Website: www.fedandfit.com Join us on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Foria Intimacy Products - Get 20% off your first order of CBD based intimacy products by visiting foriawellness.com/MODERNMAMAS OR use code MODERNMAMAS at checkout. Paleovalley - 15% off with code: modernmamas Hiya Health - 50% off of your first order of children’s multivitamins with code modernmamas at check out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-po

In this week's catchup episode, Jess and Laura chat all things updates, motherhood, seeking a slower pace, and real life. Laura reflects on her birthday and the full month ahead, and they both share more intimacies, challenges, and real talk on motherhood, partnership, life shifts, and more. Thank you for tuning in. We're grateful for you! As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3 Join us on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Foria Intimacy Products - Get 20% off your first order of CBD based intimacy products by visiting foriawellness.com/MODERNMAMAS OR use code MODERNMAMAS at checkout. Paleovalley - 15% off with code: modernmamas Hiya Health - 50% off of your first order of children’s multivitamins with code modernmamas at check out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this week's topical episode, Jess and Laura tackle fun rapid fire Q&A questions from you. tune in for the fun on what helps them unwind, what books they're digging, and more. Plus, get life updates, real talk, and all the usual fun. Thanks for listening, friends! We're so glad you're here. As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3 Join us on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Foria Intimacy Products - Get 20% off your first order of CBD based intimacy products by visiting foriawellness.com/MODERNMAMAS OR use code MODERNMAMAS at checkout. Paleovalley - 15% off with code: modernmamas Hiya Health - 50% off of your first order of children’s multivitamins with code modernmamas at check out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this week’s catchup episode, Jess and Laura chat motherhood, reflect on feedback about the past couple vulnerable episodes, process the transition into fall, and answer some personal questions. Tune in for real talk, updates, and more. Thanks so much for being here. We’re so grateful for this community in every season! As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3 Join us on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Foria Intimacy Products - Get 20% off your first order of CBD based intimacy products by visiting foriawellness.com/MODERNMAMAS OR use code MODERNMAMAS at checkout. Paleovalley - 15% off with code: modernmamas Hiya Health - 50% off of your first order of children’s multivitamins with code modernmamas at check out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

This week Jess sits down with Lindsay Ford, positive parenting coach and author to talk about how to work through parenting moments that feel like they’re going completely off the rails.  What to do if you parent in a way that doesn't align with your beliefs, how to work through it, recover, and hopefully have less "off the rails" moments in the future. This episode is so valuable and honoring of the knowledge that we won't always "get it right" but we can learn from every situation! As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3 Episode Links: Instagram: @parentingwithlindsay www.parentingwithlindsay.com Book: The Positive Parenting Framework --mybook.to/ParentingFramework or use an affiliate link FREE training: How to Get Your Kid to Listen Without Yelling, Threats, or Bribes --> https://www.parentingwithlindsay.com/free Snag your spot to our Nov 2022 Retreat: https://www.themodernmam

Join Jess and Laura as they sit down for a real talk catchup episode, reflecting on big seasonal transition feelings, motherhood highs and lows, the good and rough through back to school shifts, and so much more. Thank you for always providing a safe space to feel and share. We're so grateful for this community. See you Santa Cruz! As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3 *Snag your spot to our Nov 2022 Retreat: https://www.themodernmamabox.com/buy-now/p/santacruz2022 Join us on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Foria Intimacy Products - Get 20% off your first order of CBD based intimacy products by visiting foriawellness.com/MODERNMAMAS OR use code MODERNMAMAS at checkout. Paleovalley - 15% off with code: modernmamas Hiya Health - 50% off of your first order of children’s multivitamins with code modernmamas at check out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/s

This week, Jess and Laura sit down for a vulnerable topical episode about the “balance” of motherhood, work, and following our passions over the past 5+ years. What we have to share might surprise you. And who knows? Maybe you'll get the inspiration you didn't know you needed to follow your passions, even in the never-ending chaos of life. Sometimes, all it takes is "Showing up a little bit every single day” even in the most imperfect of ways. Thanks for listening, friends. We're so grateful you're here. As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3 Snag your spot to our retreat, Nov 4-6th in Santa Cruz, CA! https://www.themodernmamabox.com/buy-now/p/santacruz2022 Join us on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Foria Intimacy Products - Get 20% off your first order of CBD based intimacy products by visiting foriawellness.com/MODERNMAMAS OR use code MODERNMAMAS at checkout. Paleovalley - 15% off with co

This week Jess sits down with Beth Wood of Our Montessori Life to chat all things Montessori! Beth is a 0-3 and 3-6 trained Montessori Guide and the owner of Our Montessori Life which is an educational consulting agency for homes, schools and communities looking to implement or refine Montessori principles in their environments. Beth specializes in implementing Cultural Studies, Peace Education and Conflict Resolution in classrooms and authentic Practical Life activities in Montessori homes. She also works with schools and homes to find resources that are inclusive and culturally diverse. In this episode we chat the basics of what montessori is, how it began and how its evolved.  We also dive into what questions you should ask a school if you're considering enrolling your children, what to expect in the classroom, the differences and similarities of montessori to other approaches, and so much more! As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR

In this week's episode, Jess and Laura share details for this year's retreat and catch up on life, (more) travel, moving plans, back to school, work, and the trials and joys of motherhood. Tune in for a recap of Laura's Wyoming trip, the fun details of Jess' date weekend with Tim, feels about the future, and more! Thank you for tuning in, friends. We're so grateful that you're here. As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3 Snag your spot to our 2022 Retreat in Santa Cruz, November 4th-6th HERE Join us on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Foria Intimacy Products - Get 20% off your first order of CBD based intimacy products by visiting foriawellness.com/MODERNMAMAS OR use code MODERNMAMAS at checkout. Paleovalley - 15% off with code: modernmamas Hiya Health - 50% off of your first order of children’s multivitamins with code modernmamas at check out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/

We had so much to share, this week’s Topical episode turned into a Catch-up! Tune in for a recap of our recent travels filled with good food, sunshine and quality time spent with loved ones! We also chat about kiddos going back to school and the vulnerable feels that come along with parenthood. We are so thankful for you, this community and this space to share what is on our hearts As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3 *2022 Santa Cruz Retreat- Tickets are on sale now! : https://www.themodernmamabox.com/buy-now/p/santacruz2022 *Shop the MamaBox: https://www.themodernmamabox.com/buy-now/p/postpartum Join us on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Foria Intimacy Products - Get 20% off your first order of CBD based intimacy products by visiting foriawellness.com/MODERNMAMAS OR use code MODERNMAMAS at checkout. Paleovalley - 15% off with code: modernmamas Hiya Health - 50% off of your first order o

This week, Laura sits down with her friend Emily Stanwyck, BIRTHFIT coach and Birth Doula, to chat all things empowered pregnancy and birth, informed decision making, home birth safety, and more. Tune in for real talk, raw sharing, and statistics that might shock you. Thank you for being here friends! Remember that as we share our experiences, we do so without judgement, and only from a place of love, vulnerability, and trust. As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3 Find more from Emily at @emilystanwyck and at emilystanwyck.com. Join us on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Foria Intimacy Products - Get 20% off your first order of CBD based intimacy products by visiting foriawellness.com/MODERNMAMAS OR use code MODERNMAMAS at checkout. Paleovalley - 15% off with code: modernmamas Hiya Health - 50% off of your first order of children’s multivitamins with code modernmamas at check out! --- Su

Tune in to this week's catchup for life updates, thoughts on navigating full days and full workloads, big transitions, relationship evolutions, supporting our kiddos’ needs, and more summer adventure. We also share vulnerably about the power of communication and asking for what we need as we navigate parenthood, work, and super full lives. Thank you for tuning in friends. We’re so grateful for you! As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3 Join us on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Foria Intimacy Products - Get 20% off your first order of CBD based intimacy products by visiting foriawellness.com/MODERNMAMAS OR use code MODERNMAMAS at checkout. Paleovalley - 15% off with code: modernmamas Hiya Health - 50% off of your first order of children’s multivitamins with code modernmamas at check out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

Tune in for life updates, thoughts on navigating full days and full workloads, big transitions, relationship evolutions, supporting our kiddos’ needs, and more summer adventure. We also share vulnerably about the power of communication and asking for what we need as we navigate parenthood, work, and super full lives. Thank you for tuning in friends. We’re so grateful for you! As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3 Shop the Mama Box here!  Join us on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Foria Intimacy Products - Get 20% off your first order of CBD based intimacy products by visiting foriawellness.com/MODERNMAMAS OR use code MODERNMAMAS at checkout. Paleovalley - 15% off with code: modernmamas Hiya Health - 50% off of your first order of children’s multivitamins with code modernmamas at check out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support