Learning To Mom ® Motherhood Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting Mothers

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• How I’m Preparing for My Second Natural Birth with Baby #3 | Ep. 144 01.06.2026 38min

  Whether you're a first time mom feeling overwhelmed or a seasoned mom gearing up for another round, this episode is a peek into exactly how I'm preparing for my second natural birth with baby #3. From physical to mental, spiritual to postpartum prep, I'm walking you through everything I'm doing this time around!! A heads up before you press play: this is not a checklist. You don't have to do every single thing I'm doing. But if even one piece of this episode lights a fire under you to a...
• Your Toddler Isn’t Giving You a Hard Time, They’re Having a Hard Time with Transforming Toddlerhood | Ep. 143 25.05.2026 44min

  This episode is going to give you so much more clarity, compassion, and confidence. In this episode, we’re talking about what’s really going on beneath toddler behavior, and how we can BEST respond. In this episode, we cover: A breakdown of the Transforming Toddlerhood's parenting approach The biggest misconceptions parents have about toddlers What’s actually happening in a toddler’s brain during meltdowns and big emotions The physical, emotional, and s...
• How to Raise Kids to Have a Healthy Relationship with Food (Without Pressure or Power Struggles) with Kids Eat In Color | Ep. 142 18.05.2026 50min

  How we talk about food, model it and the environment we create around it all impacts our children's relationship with food! In this episode, I’m joined by Kids Eat In Color to break down what a healthy relationship with food actually looks like and how to approach meals and snacks without pressure, bribing, or power struggles. In this episode, we cover: What a healthy relationship with food really looks likeHow to approach snacks and whether they help or hurt appetite How to build balanc...
• Are You Doing Play “Right”? What Toddlers Actually Need to Learn & Develop with Tania Johnson (Institute of Child Psychology) | Ep. 141 11.05.2026 30min

  If you’ve ever questioned whether your child is getting enough play, the right kind of play, or if you should be doing more, this episode is going to take a huge weight off your shoulders. In this episode, we break down what actually matters when it comes to play in the toddler years, so you can stop overthinking it and start feeling confident in what you’re already doing! In this episode, we cover: What “play” really looks like for 12–24 month olds Why play is critical for b...
• Why Kids Should Be Barefoot More (and What to Know About Barefoot Shoes) with Andy Bryant | Ep. 140 04.05.2026 46min

  DIVING DEEP into something most parents never think twice about… but definitely should: The shoes you put on your kid's feet are affecting their brain development, posture, and even how they move for the rest of their life. 👀 In this episode, I’m joined by Andy Bryant to break down why being barefoot matters, what’s actually happening in your child’s feet when they walk, and how the wrong shoes can quietly work against their development. If you’ve ever grabbed a cute pair of toddler shoes w...
• How to Potty Train Your Toddler (12-24 Months) with Elimination Communication with Andrea Olson from Go Diaper Free | Ep. 139 27.04.2026 45min

  If you're interested in "early potty training" this is the episode you want to listen to! In this episode, we cover: What elimination communication (EC) actually isThe benefits of starting potty learning earlierThe difference between full-time vs. part-time Elimination CommunicationHow to start elimination communication with a toddler (12–24 months)What the “wrap up” phase looks likeWhen and how to transition out of diapersCommon myths about elimination communication (and what’s actually tru...
• Mom Overstimulation: Why You Feel So Triggered (and How to Handle It) with Alexis Adams | Ep. 138 20.04.2026 38min

  If you’ve ever felt like the noise, the mess, the constant needs of motherhood, are too much... listen in, this episode is for you! We’re talking all about mom overstimulation with Alexis Adams, founder of Confidently Therapy. Feeling overstimulated is something that we all experience and it doesn’t mean you’re a bad mom it means you’re a mom! In this episode we cover: What’s physically happening in your body when you feel overstimulated Why moms today may experience more ove...
• How Early Childhood Shapes Your Child’s Brain & Emotional Health with Eat Play Say | Ep. 137 13.04.2026 39min

  This episode breaks down how the early years SHAPE the brain without the fear based parenting messaging. We talk about how a child's brain is built through relationships, play, and emotional experiences, and why your presence matters more than perfection. From handling big toddler emotions, to supporting kids who aren’t talking yet, to understanding how your own stress impacts your child’s nervous system, this conversation helps moms focus on what truly makes a lifelong difference. In this ep...
• Car Seat Safety 101: When to Forward Face, How to Choose the Right One & Mistakes to Avoid with Michelle Pratt from Safe In The Seat | Ep. 136 06.04.2026 46min

  if you have a child aged 0 months to 12 years old, this episode is for you! Between different types of seats, confusing guidelines, and your parents or in-laws constantly asking you, "when can they be forward facing?" it's a lot. In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Pratt from Safe in the Seat to break down car seat safety in a way that actually makes sense. We’re covering exactly how to choose the right car seat for your child, when to make transitions, and the most common mistakes parent...
• Gut Health in Kids: Antibiotics, Parasites, Microbiome Red Flags & What Parents Can Do with Dr. Song | Ep. 135 30.03.2026 38min

  Every single parent needs to listen to this episode!!! CLICK PLAY and listen all the way through. My word, jaw dropping stuff!!! We talk about the gut microbiome, common disruptions like antibiotics and parasites, and simple ways to help kids thrive from the inside out. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice about toddler nutrition or gut health, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with practical tips to support your child’s gut naturally, understand warning signs, and fe...
• Faith, Motherhood, and Finding Peace in the Chaos | Ep. 134 23.03.2026 38min

  In this solo episode, I’m sharing a more personal side of my story and talking about something I don’t discuss often on the podcast: my faith. If you’ve been listening for a while, you know I’m a devout Catholic and my relationship with the Lord has deeply shaped how I experience motherhood. Especially in the moments that feel messy, exhausting, or overwhelming. Today we’re talking about why modern motherhood often feels so chaotic, the pressure to control every detail of parenting, and why t...
• How to Afford to be a Stay at Home Mom with Mammas On A Budget | Ep. 133 16.03.2026 45min

  In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the real numbers, real strategies, and real mindset shifts that make one-income living doable, even in today’s economy! I’m joined by Mammas On A Budget to talk through what their family budget actually looks like on one income, how to reduce financial stress without feeling restricted, and practical ways moms can bring in extra money without taking on a full second job. This conversation is not about extreme frugality or deprivation. It’s about intenti...
• Why Modern Parenting Is Stripping Our Kids of Independence with Lenore Skenazy | Ep. 132 09.03.2026 47min

  Lenore Skenazy, author of Free-Range Kids, has been sounding the alarm for years: in our effort to protect our children, we may actually be holding them back. In this conversation, we dive into what’s happened to childhood over the past few decades, why independence is declining, why parents feel more pressure than ever to supervise and structure everything, and what it’s costing our kids. From helicopter parenting and “bulldozer” parenting to overscheduled calendars and screen heavy childhoo...
• A New Chapter: What This Season Looks Like for Our Family (and the Podcast) | Ep. 131 02.03.2026 48min

  Today’s episode is a little more personal 👀👀 We’re entering a brand new season as a family, and I wanted to bring you into it! (It's long overdue to be honest) If you’ve been walking through motherhood alongside me, this one feels extra special to share. I’m also talking about something I haven’t shared much about before, what I personally focused on while trying to conceive. Not from a “how to guarantee pregnancy” perspective, but from the mindset of: If I do get pregnant, how do I wan...
• Are You Burning Out? What Burnout on Moms Really Looks Like with Sasha Shillcutt | Ep. 130 23.02.2026 33min

  Afraid you may be on your way to burnout? Or maybe you're already there? Curious to know the signs, and know how to get out of it? You're in the right place! Dr. Sasha Shillcutt breaks down how burnout develops, why modern moms are especially vulnerable, and how to recognize the early warning signs before you hit a breaking point. This conversation is practical, validating, and deeply freeing for moms who feel like they’re failing when really… they’re overloaded. If you’ve ever thought, “Why ...
• Why Some Educated Women Are Choosing Big Families (and What It Says About Motherhood Today) with Catherine Pakaluk, author of Hannah's Children | Ep. 129 16.02.2026 42min

  College educated women with five or more children are NOT the cultural norm, so why are some choosing this path anyway? In this fascinating conversation, economist and author Dr. Catherine Pakaluk discusses the birth dearth, shares what she discovered after interviewing educated American women who chose large families in an era defined by career ambition. We talk about the “birth dearth,” modern motherhood, identity, purpose, and the deeper motivations behind family size We talk a...
• How to Declutter Your Home & Create Simple Systems That Actually Stick (for Busy Moms of Littles) with The Habits & Home Show | Ep. 128 09.02.2026 38min

  If you're feeling overstimulated by all the STUFF in your home, then this episode is for you! In this conversation, we’re breaking down how to declutter well and how to create simple, realistic home systems that can completely change the way your home functions (especially with babies and toddlers). This episode is practical and encouraging! In this episode, we cover: Why decluttering comes before creating home systemsSimple, realistic ways to declutter your home as a mom of littlesWhy minima...
• "They’ll Grow Out of It” Is a LIE: Ear Infections, Pacifiers, Mouth Breathing, Thumb Sucking & More with Dr. Ben Miraglia from Toothpillow | Ep. 127 02.02.2026 34min

  DIVING DEEP into the things parents are constantly told “not to worry about”, like pacifiers, thumb sucking, mouth breathing, snoring, and chronic ear infections AND MORE. In this eye opening conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Ben Miraglia to unpack how jaw development, airway health, breathing, and sleep are all deeply connected in babies and toddlers. We talk about the early signs parents often miss, the well-meaning advice that can delay real support, and what moms can do now if somethi...
• Are Your Hormones Out of Balance? Simple Steps for Moms with The Women’s Health RN | Ep. 126 26.01.2026 35min

  How to balance your hormones naturally with The Women’s Health RN! Moms are told that our rage, exhaustion, anxiety, painful periods, adult acne, or fertility struggles are just "part of our hormones". We need better answers! In this conversation with The Women’s Health RN, we talk honestly about hormone balance, why so many women feel off in today’s world, and what small, realistic steps can actually make a difference. This episode is especially for the mom who’s been dismissed, brushed off...
• Is Mom Brain Real? The Science Behind Brain Fog in Motherhood with Hannah Keeley from the Mom Brain Makeover | Ep. 125 19.01.2026 33min

  Ever feel like your brain doesn’t work the way it USED TO since becoming a mom? Forgetting things, struggling to focus, or being mentally foggy all day?? In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Keeley from the Mom Brain Makeover to break down what “mom brain” actually is, what’s happening inside the brain during motherhood, and why these changes are not a flaw, but helps keep our babies alive!! Here’s what we're covering this week: What “mom brain” really is and what’s happening in the materna...