It's All Good

The "Newborn Trenches": How to Survive (and Actually Enjoy) the Newborn Days 30.06.2026 33min

They call it "the trenches" for a reason: the newborn days can be hard and messy and raw, but they also can be sweet and beautiful too. In this episode, I'm talking through 10 things that not only helped me to survive the newborn days, but also helped me to actually enjoy them, too. We talk through everything from reframing sleep to getting out of the house to practicing gratitude for the little things, and hopefully this episode will help some new moms in the trenches currently, or moms trying to prepare for what's ahead. Here's a link to my favorite newborn products: Shop HereAs always, if you liked what you heard, remember to follow, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review!

Sleep Training: Our Story, What Worked, & What Didn't 18.06.2026 35min

The much awaited sleep training episode is here! I've been chatting about the "12 Hours Sleep by 12 Weeks Old" sleep training book/method (linked here) since I first started posting a year ago, and I'm still just as passionate about it today. Sleep training saved my mental health and made my baby happier, and I want other families who choose to sleep train to experience the same! In this episode, I tell our full sleep training story: what worked, what didn't, and what I'd do again. My favorite baby sleep products are linked here! Nanit: Use code CAROLINECAUDELL for a discount! If you liked what you heard today, be sure to follow, subscribe, and share this podcast with your mom friends!

A Teacher's Perspective on Raising Kids Today With My Sister Anna Watkins 10.06.2026 42min

I knew as soon as I started this podcast that I wanted to sit down and chat with my sister Anna, a second grade teacher. She is so knowledgeable about kids today because she teaches a group of 20 of them every day! In this episode, we talk about screen time, the case for traditional school versus home school, why she became a teacher in the first place, and so much more. This episode is full of helpful information for new and older parents alike. If you're in the Nashville area and interested in tutoring for your child, shoot me a DM on Instagram and I'll connect you with Anna!

An Interview With My Sister Lauren Watkins: How Our Parents Raised Us to Chase Big Dreams, Love People & Love Jesus 02.06.2026 1h 3min

You may have heard of my sister Lauren Watkins - she's a country singer who has gone on tours opening for people like Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and this summer, Luke Bryan. But what you probably don't know about her is what made her who she is: her childhood and origin story, and that's what we dive into in this episode. Growing up as sisters less than 2 years apart, we had almost the exact same childhood, and we talk about what our parents did right and how they shaped us into who we are: teaching us to chase big dreams, to be kind to other people, and to "pray about it" and build a real relationship with Jesus. This is one of my favorite episodes yet as we talk about what made both of us who we are: our childhood and family.If you like what you hear in this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and follow this podcast, and leave a 5-star review!

Let's Catch Up: Life Updates, Looking Ahead, & an Honest Chat About Mental Health 26.05.2026 14min

Today's episode is shorter than usual: I'm busy editing next week's episode, but still wanted to check in with y'all! I share some personal life updates, what's next for "It's All Good" including guests to come, an open, honest conversation about my recent mental health struggles and the importance of reaching out if you need help. It's a short and sweet episode that hopefully will feel like a phone call with a friend! Be sure to like and subscribe to this podcast so that you don't miss any of the exciting guests and episodes to come!

Preparing for Birth, Postpartum, and Everything After with Megan and Taylor of Be Birthwise 19.05.2026 52min

Megan Miller and Taylor Nowak are sisters, moms, and childbirth educators who took their combined backgrounds in the labor and delivery field - working as a doula and a labor and delivery nurse, respectively - and created something special: Be Birthwise, a class on labor, postpartum, newborn basics, and breastfeeding. Located in Nashville, TN, the class is designed to be a one-stop shop for new parents, equipping them to feel empowered and prepared for birth, postpartum, and everything after. My conversation with these girls made for what might be my favorite podcast episode yet. Not only are they full of knowledge about childbirth, postpartum, and calming new moms' anxieties, they also genuinely love and are passionate about motherhood. I am so excited to hear what y'all think of this episode! To sign up for a Be Birthwise Class, click here and use code ITSALLGOOD for $50 off! All products we discussed are linked below. Be sure to follow, subscribe, comment, and leave a 5-star review if you liked what you heard! My Brest Friend nursing pillowSilverettesBob jogging strollerAngelcare baby bathTurtlebox portable speakerStroller fan

Our First Year as Mom and Dad (Part 2) With My Husband, Bobby 05.05.2026 45min

Bob is back by popular demand! Last time, we talked about pregnancy, labor and the newborn days as first-time parents, and this time, we dive deeper into the bulk of our first year as parents. We talk about everything from sleep training to balancing chores to things we said we'd never do as parents (that we definitely do) - this is a jam-packed episode and one you don't want to miss! Link to the sleep training book we used hereBe sure to like, subscribe, comment & follow if you liked what you heard today!

What My First Year of Motherhood Taught Me 28.04.2026 29min

Welcome back to It's All Good! This past week, my baby turned one, and in this episode, I'm reflecting on everything this first year of motherhood taught me. I could write a book on everything I've learned in this first year of motherhood - the BEST year of my life - but these are the top 10 things! Here is the gentle sleep-training method we used! Hope y'all have a great week! Be sure to follow me on socials and Substack for bonus content: @carolinewatkinscaudell

Let's Talk Labor: Hospital Bag Packing, My Birth Story, & a Few Labor Tips 21.04.2026 43min

Let's talk labor! In this episode, I talk through everything I'd pack in my hospital bag if I had it to do over, my birth story, and a few tips that might help another new mom with the labor process. Thankfully, my birth story was a very positive and relatively easy one, and I'm excited to share my story and offer some hope that not all births are traumatic! Below are links to everything I actually used from mine and baby's hospital bag: 1. Short-sleeve PJs & nightgowns: my favorite PJs, more PJs I love & BF-friendly nightgown2. Stroller fan (MVP of the whole hospital stay!!!)3. Hatch Go soundmaker4. 10ft Phone charger5. Slippers6. Nursing bras: my fave pack, another I love7. Silverettes! Hope you enjoyed this episode, and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe to this podcast if you did! I will also be posting a bonus episode on Substack this week, so be sure to subscribe to my Substack for that if you don't already. IG/Tiktok/Substack: @carolinewatkinscaudell

Our First Year as Mom and Dad (With My Husband, Bobby Caudell) 14.04.2026 50min

We made it! We kept a child alive and thriving for one year! In this episode, I interview my first guest: none other than my husband, Bobby. We talk about the beginning of our first year as parents, what dads an expect during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, and some helpful things dads can do for both mom and baby. We also answer some questions from Instagram... and quickly decide we could talk about this topic for much longer, so we'll be recording a part 2! That is... if y'all want Bob to come back! Let us know in the comments if you think he shoud come back on for part 2, and we will talk about the rest of our first year: sleep training, teething, and working through the kinks of going from just husband and wife, to mom and dad. (Our favorite titles to date!)If you like what you hear, be sure to follow, subscribe, and follow my socials!IG & Tiktok: @carolinewatkinscaudell

Living the Dream: My Nashville Story and Tips for Balancing Career and Motherhood 07.04.2026 40min

Welcome back to It's All Good! This week, we're talking all things working mom life, starting with my Nashville story: my years touring and performing and wanting to be a country star, then my eventual pivot into full-time songwriting. It was a roundabout journey to get here, but I'm certainly glad I took it!Next, I go into what it's like being a working mom and balancing a career I'm passionate about alongside motherhood. I'm a firm believer that you can do BOTH: have a career you love and be a great mom, and hopefully this episode makes you feel like you can, in fact, do both! I share some tips I've learned in the past year that have helped me balance it all a little better, and I hope they're helpful to another new mom out there who's trying to balance it all too. Come back next Tuesday for another episode, and click hereto subscribe to my Substack for bonus episodes and bonus content!

Postpartum Survival Guide 31.03.2026 45min

Welcome to another episode of It's All Good! A place for down-to-earth conversations, practical mom tips, and big sister advice... and weekly reminders that God is always working things together for our good, even when we don't see it. This week, we're talking about all things postpartum! I've been very grateful to have a relatively great postpartum experience, so I thought it would be helpful to share some things I've put into play that have made it a little better/easier. As someone who has struggled with anxiety and depression throughout my life, I'm no stranger to mental health struggles, and many of these tips are things I had to learn the hard way, but I'm so thankful to get to share them now!Check out my ShopMy and Amazon Storefronts for the products I loved throughout postpartum, and all the products talked about in the episode are linked below! ShopMy: click hereAmazon Storefront: click herePRODUCTS FROM THE EPISODE:Postpartum DiapersPeri BottleSilverettesMy FAVE nursing brasNipple butterFAVORITE PJS EVERCute matching sets: here, here, and hereFollow me on socials!Instagram: @carolinewatkinscaudellTikTok: @carolinewatkinscaudell

Pregnancy Was Hard. Here's What Helped. 24.03.2026 34min

Welcome to the second official episode of It's All Good! Today we're talking about all things pregnancy: what it looked like for me, what I struggled with, and what helped me through those struggles. This episode is full of practical tips that helped me get through a difficult but oh-so-worth-it pregnancy! Hope you love the episode and that it reminds you that it's all good, and that God is always working for our good, even when we can't see it. Here are the links to the various products I mentioned in the episode! Pregnancy Back & Bump pillowPregnancy Leg pillowHeavy duty belly band that WORKSMy beloved hammock