The Modern Mamas Podcast

In this week's topical episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Laura and Jess talk all about their gut healing protocols, the good, the gross, and even the spiritual. Get the low down on their healing, the before and after, and what life, gut health, and food enjoyment will look like moving forward. Don't miss it! Join our community on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Paleovalley with code: modernmamas LMNT is our go-to electrolyte drink mix with no sugar, no coloring, no artificial ingredients, or any other junk. As a member of our community, you can claim your free LMNT Sample Pack - you only cover the cost of shipping at DrinkLMNT.com/ModernMamas --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

*Note: this episode is about the heartbreaking loss of still birth. While we know this is an incredibly important conversation that needs to happen, we also want to be sure to let you know before reading the show notes or tuning in, in case this might be a triggering topic. We are so grateful for this open, supportive community and for Megan for sharing Olivia’s story. This week, Laura sits down with Megan Haile, mama to Harper, Olivia, and Emerson. Megan’s middle daughter, Olivia, was stillborn on August 9, 2019 at 38 weeks 5 days. Megan shares her story, her experience parenting after the loss of her daughter, the complexities of deciding whether she and her husband would have another child, and then how she navigated pregnancy and parenting after loss. Megan is always learning how to live and love after such a significant loss. We are so deeply grateful for Megan for sharing her story and shedding light on this incredibly important, inexplicably difficult conversation. Join our community on Patreon! Thank

*Note: this episode discusses disordered eating behaviors* In this week's episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Jess and Laura sit down for another topical episode! They dive deep into their unique fitness journeys, from disordered relationships with fitness and food to the transitions, growth, learning, and shifts in mindsets to find intuitive movement and fitness practices with health, wellness, and vitality in mind. Thank you for tuning in, sharing, and being such an important part of this community! Join our community on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Paleovalley with code: modernmamas Snag some free LMNT electrolytes HERE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this week's catchup episode, Jess and Laura share updates about life: the tough stuff, the joy, the transitions, and always, the real talk. Plus, head on over to this week's post on Instagram to connect with friends in your area and find your people. Thank you for listening, friends! We're so grateful that you're here. Find us on Instagram Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Paleovalley with code: modernmamas Snag some free LMNT electrolytes HERE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this episode, Jess sits down with Caroline Bower of The Bluebird Collective to chat all things GETTING DRESSED as an act of self-care.  It seems like a pretty simple straightforward topic but we sure do have fun chatting all things style!  You'll see Caroline's true passion for helping women find clothes that make them feel amazing just the way they are.  She's on a mission to make getting dressed a fun, encouraging experience and to take the frustration and overwhelm out of creating a functional, sustainable, uncluttered closet. We chat: what are some different clothing styles how to determine your personal style what is a capsule wardrobe what are Carolines top second hand/thrifting tips and so much more! Follow along with Caroline on: Instagram: @thebluebirdcollective_ website: thebluebirdcollective.com Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas Shop 15%

In this week’s episode, Jess and Laura sit down IN PERSON for another creamy catchup episode, recorded together in Austin, Texas during our recent work retreat. They take on your questions rapid-fire style, sharing everything from wedding experiences and favorite bras to their morning routines and favorite current foods. Plus, so much more. We love answering your questions, so keep them coming. You know we’re here for real talk, real sharing, and real connection. Thank you for tuning in! Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodcast Join our Patreon community for behind the scenes exclusives! Thank you to our Sponsors! 15% off with code modernmamas PaleoValley Four Sigmatic Beekeepers Naturals Special Deals w/ LMNT --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this week's episode, Jess and Laura catchup on life, Laura's travels, Jess' new cat and fun home projects, our healing, and much more. Tune in for real talk, insights into our journeys, and more on what's to come in life and for the future of the podcast. We are so grateful for this community. Thank you for listening and being a part of the conversation. Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodcast Join our Patreon community for behind the scenes exclusives! Thank you to our Sponsors! 15% off with code modernmamas PaleoValley Four Sigmatic Beekeepers Naturals LMNT --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this week's episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Laura sits down with Tracie Collins, founder of the National Black Doulas Association. Tracie began her career in the Birth Doula field in 2000 after her second child was born. She has attended over 1500+ births with families birthing in hospitals, birth centers, and home births throughout the SF Bay Area & beyond. Tracie shares her story, more about the incredibly important work she's doing, facts about the awful disparities for Black birthing people in this country. and actionable steps we can all take to continue to push for change. This week, we’re honoring Black Maternal Health Week. We're so grateful that you're here and hope you'll tune in, learn, and share. Learn more at www.blackdoulas.org Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodcast Join our Patreon community for behind the scenes exclusives! Thank you to our Sponsors! 15% off with code modernmamas PaleoValley Four Sigmatic Beekeepers Naturals Free 7 sample pack; just pay

In this week's episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Laura and Jess answer your questions about fostering strong partner relationships through the different seasons of life. Tune in for the intimacies, tools, and lessons learned from both Laura and Jess when it comes to building and maintaining strong but also very real life relationships with their partners. We hope you'll tune in! Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodcast Join our Patreon community for behind the scenes exclusives! Thank you to our Sponsors! 15% off with code modernmamas PaleoValley Four Sigmatic Beekeepers Naturals Free 7 sample pack; just pay shipping! LMNT --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this week’s Modern Mamas Podcast episode, Jess and Laura sit down for another catchup episode! Laura shares the exciting news of her latest family transitions and what’s to come. Jess catches us all up on the latest in her life, from work shifts to potential future homeschooling, and more. We also dive into personal growth priorities and, as always, lots of processing. We hope you'll tune in! Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodcast Join our Patreon community for behind the scenes exclusives! Thank you to our Sponsors; use code modernmamas for 15% off! Four Sigmatic Paleovalley Blublox Organifi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

Ashley Newton is a Somatic Movement Therapist, ceremonialist, and founder of Wellspring Nature School. In this episode Ashley dives deep into the powerful ways that we can connect to the sacredness of life and create space for deeper well being through nature and ritual. She shares insights into movement integration for kids, water prayer practice, seasonal rituals, and more. We hope you'll tune in! Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodcast Join our Patreon community for behind the scenes exclusives! Thank you to our Sponsors; use code modernmamas for 15% off! Four Sigmatic Paleovalley Blublox Organifi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this episode, Laura and Jess share their unique breastfeeding stories, from inverted nipples and shields to NICU stays and tongue and lip ties. Tune in for the challenges, the lessons, and the immense love and magic in our journeys. There aren’t enough conversations happening around the realities of feeding our littles. We hope you'll find some solidarity this week, friends. Every story is unique, and we’re all parenting from a place of love. Thank you for being here! Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodcast Join our Patreon community for behind the scenes exclusives! Thank you to our Sponsors; use code modernmamas for 15% off! Four Sigmatic Paleovalley Blublox Organifi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In the latest episode Jess and Laura chat everything from post-polar vortex processing to big projects and releases coming up! In traditional L + J style you'll get updates on life, feels, and upcoming projects, plus a whole lot of showing up and working through life in the moment. We hope you love it! Join the conversation over on Instagram, and don't forget to leave us a review for your chance to win some sweet swag we love. Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodcast Join our Patreon community for behind the scenes exclusives! Thank you to our Sponsors; use code modernmamas for 15% off! FourSigmatic Paleovalley Blublox Organifi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this episode, Jess sits down with Robyn Downs of Real Food Whole Life, podcaster at the Feel Good Effect Podcast, and author of The Feel Good Effect, a book about finding more calm, ease and joy in your life right now.  Robyn holds a Master’s degree in education with an emphasis in behavior change, and 4 years of public policy & health change at the doctoral level, her work taps into cutting edge science around psychology, neuroscience, mindfulness, and habits.  In this episode we dive into: how do you help cut that noise and find individualized wellness for yourself? How do you avoid new info distraction? Why it's so hard for us to form and stick with habits? How do we shift our priorities when it feels like EVERYTHING is important (or at least the world is telling us it is) and so much more! We hope you learn something new today that helps you find joy and peace in the present while still working to implement change in you own life! Follow along with Robyn on: Instagram: @rea

Jess and Laura were able to hop on amid spotty power to process in real time the experience of living without consistent water and power during the polar vortex that hit Texas last week.  Jess shares the real and raw of it as she was going through it.  We also get caught up on Laura's life and Evie's latest snow experiences, proving we can find joy in the midst of hard things!  We hope you'll tune in and listen as we share the real ups and downs of our lives. Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodcast Join our Patreon community for behind the scenes exclusives! Thank you to our Sponsors; use code modernmamas for 15% off! Four Sigmatic Paleovalley Blublox Organifi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

This week, Jess and Laura show up exactly as they are for another catchup episode. Things start light hearted with life updates and quickly get raw with vulnerable feelings and real life, real time processing. We hope you’ll tune in with open hearts exactly as you are too. Thank you for being a part of this community. We’re so glad you’re here. Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodcast Join our Patreon community for behind the scenes exclusives! Thank you to our Sponsors; use code modernmamas for 15% off! Four Sigmatic Paleovalley Blublox Organifi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this week's episode, Laura sits down with Taz Barber of Life Outside the Box. Taz is a mama to 4 boys (plus 2 dogs and 26 chickens). She's competed in the CrossFit Games 4 times, owns 2 businesses, and is dedicated to helping women find their inner super power. In this episode we dive into the power of self reflection and the empowerment that comes from taking action. Taz shares insights into time and energy management, her top parenthood values, and how to thrive through life's journey. We hope you'll tune in. You might even walk away from this episode inspired to take ACTION to add an extra hour in your day! Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodcast Join our Patreon community for behind the scenes exclusives! Thank you to our Sponsors; use code modernmamas for 15% off! Four Sigmatic Paleovalley Blublox Organifi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

Welcome to a new kind of catchup episode! Jess and Laura will be periodically diving into topics suggested by our listeners. In this first topical episode, they dive into how they navigate schooling their little ones, sharing their processes, non-negotiables, and thoughts on the future. We’d love to hear from you! Join the conversation and let us know what topic you’d love to hear us chat about.  Thanks for being here! Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodcast Join our Patreon community for behind the scenes exclusives! Thank you to our Sponsors; use code modernmamas for 15% off! Four Sigmatic Paleovalley Organifi BLUblox --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this week's catchup episode, Jess and Laura sit down for updates, retreat reflections, and real talk around setting boundaries, showing up as we are, seeking growth always, and leaning into curiosity: in life, in relationships, in learning. We hope you'll tune in and join the conversation! We're so grateful for this community. Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodcast Join our Patreon community for behind the scenes exclusives! Thank you to our Sponsors; use code modernmamas for 15% off! Four Sigmatic Paleovalley Organifi BLUblox --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this episode, Jess sits down with Vicki Singer of Singer Wellness to discuss a concept that many people may have never considered before - ableism, and particularly how it can show up in the wellness community. Vicki is a Whole30 Certified Coach, Adaptive and Inclusive Trainer, and has cerebral palsy. Vicki has been highly dedicated to informing and educating on disability in social media, and was such an excellent guide through this complex topic. Not only do we dive into what ableism is and how we can recognize it but we also chat other topics: What are some ableist ways of thinking that we can challenge RIGHT NOW how can we use knowledge of ableism in how we interact, speak to and teach the children we care for or work with practical tips on how to start the transition of towards inclusive social media practices for people of all abilities We hope you learn something new today that empowers you to think critically about your life in a constructive way! Follow along with Vicki on: In