Episodes

Building Boundaries Cat Dillingham, with a background in Education and a Masters in Counseling, joins Melissa and Lindi on the podcast to discuss the topic of boundaries. We see this topic brought up a lot in our Latched Mama Love Facebook group, and we wanted to provide resources for setting up appropriate boundaries. Setting Boundaries as Adults: Willingness to be Uncomfortable Growth Mindset Clear and Kind Teaser- we talk about Mother-in-Laws!

Melissa and Lindi are joined by Alison Opel, Burn Bootcamp personal trainer, to discuss health, wellness, and fitness. #babysteps

Melissa has three Latched Mama workers, Brittany, Caroline, and Carmen, sit down to talk about their parenting styles and some amazing mom hacks. #survivalwithasideofJesus #cancelChristmas #momhacksurvivalstory #pickyourbattles #misspaperplates #loweryourstandards

Melissa sits down with Jordi and Christie to discuss mothering in the outdoors. They talk about the benefits of getting outside with your kids, share personal stories, and drop some tips and tricks for those who may be intimidated by the idea of taking young ones outside.

Melissa is joined by April for a fun episode to discuss the Holidays and do some fun Holiday Trivia. They also discuss the importance of connection and motherhood community during this season. #maidsamilking

Melissa, Lindi, and Kori chat about holiday expectations and breastfeeding, as well as surviving the holidays in general with kids. They talk about a common question they receive around the topic of breastfeeding and drinking alcohol, as well as breastfeeding in front of family and setting appropriate boundaries. Resources: https://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/lifestyle/alcohol/

Melissa and Lindi celebrate the 50th podcast episode! They also look over the last year and what things have changed for them personally and professionally.To celebrate our 50th podcast episode, listen all the way through to hear about our special surprise giveaway!

The fearless Latched Mama Warehouse Queen, Amanda, joins Melissa to reflect on her surprise pregnancy that led to an unexpected 3rd child later in life.

In this episode, Melissa and Lindi chat about life, Latched Mama, Thanksgiving, new babies, and all the fun stuff! Listen to this episode to hear some amazing motherhood hacks, including one of Melissa’s favorite new item with her newborn.

Lindi is joined by Jessica Carty, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has worked in Adoption and Foster care for over 20 years, to discuss all things adoption. If you have ever thought of adoption, Jessica gives some practical first steps and important information. Resources: * JFS Adoption Information sheet Jewish Family Services Website (in Richmond, VA): https://www.jfsrichmond.org/ * Post Adoption Consortium: https://adoptionsupport.org/post-adoption-case-management-for-virginia/ * Co...

Melissa Wirt hosts Sara Babb, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on Perinatal Mental Health. In our Latched Mama Love Facebook Group*, one of the most often discussed topics centers around recovering and healing from labor experiences that did not go the way you planned or expected. Kori Motes, a regular on the Latched Mama Podcast, joins Melissa and Sara on the podcast. #birthpreferences Resources: * https://www.postpartum.net * https://www.moxiecounselingservices.com * https://w...

Today we sit down to discuss all things reading and writing with Melissa Face. She is the author of I Love You More Than Coffee, an essay collection for parents who love coffee a lot and their kids…a little more. Her essays and articles have appeared in Richmond Family Magazine, Tidewater Family Magazine, Scary Mommy, and twenty-four volumes of Chicken Soup for the Soul. National Family Literacy Month is an annual designation observed in November. This month, get the whole family snuggled up on ...

Lindi and April sit down to discuss middle school boys. They can be moody, smelly, and silent- they can also be funny, smart, quirky, and silly. Even if you have a newborn baby boy, they will one day grow into a bigger, smellier version of that sweet smelling baby. So this podcast is for any moms with boys, big or small, or if you have a sweet boy in your life (talking to you aunts, grandmas, friends!).

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. April Titler interviews podcast guest, Lauren Robinson, mother of an amazing 5 year old with Down Syndrome. Lauren is passionate about advocating for inclusion for people with disabilities of all types. #WelcometoHolland Welcome to Holland Poem: https://www.stepsautismtreehouse.org.au/blogs/2019/6/2/welcome-to-holland-an-inspirational-poem Resources: * Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond https://dsagr.org/ * National Down Syndrome Society h...

Lindi hosts todays podcast on Pregnancy Loss Awareness with podcast guest, Amber Lane. Amber has a raw conversation about her infertility treatments and pregnancy loss. Amber discusses ways she received support during her season of loss. #HealingJourney ____ We know as a Latched Mama Team this is a hard topic to discuss, but we thought it was so important. If you need support, we are here for you. We also wanted to provide some resources we found: Resources: Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Sup...

Bullying can have a lot of effects on children’s self-esteem – the kids getting bullied and the bully. October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and School Counselor Jentae Scott-Mayo unpacks this topic.

Latched Mama’s resident Graphic Designer, Lilah, joins Melissa to talk about the benefits of expressing yourself through creativity.

Eryn Cobb, on staff at Latched Mama, has a raw and emotional conversation with Lindi about her own journey to single motherhood. https://youtu.be/mFiDLRANeos

Shannon Siriano Greenwood, Founder and CEO of Rebelle Community, talks with Melissa about how making friends as moms can be hard. Three things Shannon shares as a recipe for making friends: Meet other People, Repetition, and Vulnerability. youtu.be/eSI6eb7dshA

Melissa is joined by Stacy Wood, life coach and business owner. Remember, your happiness is important. Key mindset pillars help with that: * Start from a place of positivity. * Gratitude. * Intentional Thought. * Abundance. * Curiosity.

Ask Powerful Questions. Create Mantras. Be Transparent. Circle of Control. Jentae Scott-Mayo, a school counselor, shares these ideas and much more to help parents navigate school in 2021.

In recognition of the 2021 Black Breastfeeding Awareness Week, Melissa has an open, candid conversation with Kenda Sutton-El, Executive Director at Birth in Color RVA. Kenda started this organization to bring increased awareness to issues surrounding maternal mortality rate, maternal health, and reproductive rights for women of color, and the Latched Mama community is proud to partner and support this local organization.

Do you know what a CLC does? Join Melissa and her highly entertaining panel as they educate people on what a CLC does, why Latched Mama has CLCs on staff, and how to contact them for help. Sprinkled along the way, the panelists share some personal stories pertinent to new moms.

This week we’re answering some of the breastfeeding questions we got from all the hardworking and amazing mothers out there! 1. How can new moms best set themselves up for breastfeeding success? 2. Helpful hints for how to survive those middle of the n...