Episodes

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Aug. 3, 2021

Episode 32: Hot Mess Summer

Sometimes it’s ok to be a hot mess! This week we’re jumping all over the place talking about birthday sex, life at Latched Mama, the death of a family bunny, animal noises, our recent amazon purchases, and picking baby names.
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July 16, 2021

Episode 31: Britney Spears: Did It Start With PPD?

Melissa and Lindi chat about the #FreeBritney movement, the “Framing Britney Spears” documentary, and the struggles of being a mother in the spotlight.
30
June 28, 2021

Episode 30: Something’s Cooking!

Melissa and Kori share their exciting news about babies number 4 and 6 and thoughts on pregnancy after loss. If you want to hear more about their loss experiences listen back to Episode 23!
29
April 6, 2021

Episode 29: Our Birth Stories

Melissa and Lindi share the stories of their combined 11 births. They chat about their growth, lessons learned along the way, and much more.
28
March 10, 2021

Episode 28: Finding Motherhood with IVF

This week we sit down with Melanie to hear her personal experience with infertility. She takes us through her journey from struggling with natural conception to a now successful pregnancy with IVF.
26
Feb. 19, 2021

Episode 26: Breastfeeding 101

Join Melissa & Lindi as they chat through an overview of breastfeeding facts, obstacles you may face, and how to find success.
25
Feb. 8, 2021

Episode 25: Answering Your Questions

Melissa and Lindi answer some questions from the Latched Mama Community.
24
Jan. 27, 2021

Episode 24: Mom Shame

Melissa and Lindi dive into the prevalence of mom shaming in todays culture. Why it happens, Where it comes from, How to avoid it, etc….
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Jan. 17, 2021

Episode 23: Early Pregnancy Loss

Melissa and Kori reflect over their losses and the lessons that can be learned from these difficult experiences.
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Jan. 11, 2021

Episode 22: Mr. Shaky Pants

Melissa and Lindi chat about finding intimacy throughout your motherhood journey.
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Jan. 4, 2021

Episode 21: Sleep Can Happen

Melissa talks with professional sleep consultant, Becca Campbell of Little Z Sleep, about the ins and outs of helping your family find better, easier, and more consistent sleep. Find Becca Website: https://littlezsleep.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/little-zs-sleep-podcast/id1350931749
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Dec. 27, 2020

Episode 20: Will You Be My Friend?

Melissa chats with Sarah, mom of four and friend to many, about navigating mom life and making friendships in the process.
19
Dec. 21, 2020

Episode 19: Mom Boss

Melissa teams up with mom of three April to discuss working mom life and setting professional boundaries.
18
Dec. 13, 2020

Episode 18: C-Sections Happen

Melissa talks with Kori, mom of three, about her births and how to find beauty, strength and confidence however your baby enters the world.
17
Dec. 7, 2020

Episode 17: Home For The Holidays

Home for the Holidays: a mom’s survival guide: Melissa and fellow big family mom (and lead LM designer) Lindi team up to discuss their tips and advice for surviving and enjoying the holidays.
16
Dec. 1, 2020

Episode 16: FYI Your Pelvic Floor Is A Thing

Melissa and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Meghan Swenck discuss pelvic floor strength and the most common seen challenges during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
15
Nov. 23, 2020

Episode 15: Hypnobirthing and Removing the Fear From Birth

Melissa talks with local hypnobirthing instructor and hypnotist Joy Kraynak about using hypnosis and deep relaxation techniques to remove fear from the childbirth process.
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Nov. 15, 2020

Episode 14: Growing Your Family From One to Two

Melissa and Lauren talk through Lauren’s recent adjustment from one to two kids and the anticipation and reality of the change.
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Nov. 15, 2020

Episode 13: Doulas & COVID, Make The Best of Your Birth

Melissa and professional birth doula Emily Bruno discuss the changes Covid protocols have placed on the birth person and family and how to adapt to still make the most of your birth.
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Nov. 15, 2020

Episode 12: Pandemic Mom Shaming

Melissa and top designer and mom of six Lindi talk about the global pandemic, social changes and having confidence in personal family choices.
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April 27, 2020

Episode 11: Parenting Pandemic Survival Buys

Melissa and fellow super mom of six Lindi chat about what random things they have purchased online to help entertain their kids during long quarantine days and that have helped bring a little joy to their families.
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April 20, 2020

Episode 10: Pandemic Schooling, Grace and Perspective

Melissa and Latched Mama designer Lindi, both experienced homeschoolers, talk about how to find joy in teaching our kids.
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April 13, 2020

Episode 9: Mothering In Quarantine

Melissa and Latched Mama designer Lindi, moms of 11 kids combined, talk about what life looks like in quarantine.