Momtini Talks

Stepping into the new role of becoming a Mother is scary enough as is, but what about the journey when you step into a family as a child's Bonus/Step parent?  Now those are waters many people don't hear enough about. 

Guest: Alyssa Blue
Alyssa is currently a stay at home mom of two to Christian (9) and Camryn (6mo).  She’s married to a musician in the Army, and they are currently stationed in Germany.  In a former life, Alyssa taught high school English and spent several years in the world of education.  She is currently working on her MBA with graduation on the horizon in December.  Alyssa has a passion for adventures with her husband and kids, good food and quality cocktails, and reading any book she can hold with one hand while breastfeeding.

We hope you enjoy this episode and find something you can relate to in the journey of being or becoming a Bonus/Step parent.

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Mom or Parental Guilt sits in every shadow and every corner within Parenthood.  It's one of the untold things that people don't share with you before starting your family.  The sad truth is that it's unavoidable in today's society but there are ways to limit it, to set boundaries and to push them to the back of your mind so that you can save space for what is truly important...you and your family! 

Guest: Mikenzie Ryan
Mikenzie Ryan has been a business owner for 9 years, and is now a co-founder of a tech startup out of Austin, Texas. She is a mom of 2 young kids, Atlas who is 4 and Bear who is almost 2. After juggling working from home with two toddlers, she now is finding balance for her new normal of working from an office and maintaining her sanity in motherhood. Mikenzie is passionate about community, finding your family's culture and creating your own happiness within your family!

We hope you enjoy this episode and find some tips and tricks that work best for you when it comes to the overwhelming guilt tied to parenthood. 

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If you’ve listened to other episodes then I’m sure you’ve heard my struggles with getting our 4.5 year old out of our bed!  That’s where the amazing Jennie Boone with Tiny Duck Parenting comes in.  She did it! She taught and coached us on how to get Q in her bed and excited for sleep, plus no more nighttime diaper!! Be sure to follow my Instagram highlight to see how it went day by day! 

Jennie is an infant, toddler, and child sleep specialist and founder of Tiny Duck Parenting. Along with a Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescent Studies, she is a certified sleep consultant and behavioral specialist.  Her premier program, Week to Sleep has helped teach hundreds of children to fall asleep independently and sleep through the night in just one week’s time!  When she isn’t helping families get better sleep, she enjoys hiking with her family, traveling and shopping online (way too much shopping online!) 

Find her on Instagram and Facebook at @tinyduckparenting and her website is tinyduckparenting.com.  If you mention Momtini Talks she’ll give you $50.00 off her services! Yay!!! 

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Let's talk about these wonderful things!  I don't know about you, but breastfeeding was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences I've ever had since becoming a mother.  This journey of nursing my children was filled with so much struggle so I wanted to invite Jacqueline on the show to help share some tips, tricks and information about breastfeeding in the hopes that it makes someone else's journey with breastfeeding just a tiny bit easier. 

Jacqueline Kincer is the founder of Holistic Lactation, a private lactation practice & herbal supplement company based in Phoenix, Arizona. She's also the host of the popular podcast Breastfeeding Talk: Milk. Motherhood. Mindset. Jacqueline is trained as a Lactation Consultant and Orofacial Myologist, focusing her practice on facilitating functional breastfeeding for babies with orofacial challenges.

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The pressures of Motherhood have always been overwhelming but after this last year...its even heavier than before.  Join me and my guest, Colleen Dorton as we discuss ways to get out of this "pandemic fog" we've been stuck in and to take back control of your health!

Colleen is the owner of @balance_and_bean, and spent 12 years in the corporate “fast lane”. While it may have looked glam on the outside, on the inside, she was a burnt-out mess living on caffeine and skipping lunches. When her daughter was born, it put her body over the edge. She suffered from postnatal depletion and lacked the tools and information to feel well. Since then, she's made it her mission to understand why moms of babies, toddlers and young children are so fatigued and sick today. Colleen works with moms to replenish their bodies with good, real food, re-examining their relationship to stress, and rebuilding a lifestyle that’s nourishing... so they can feel like themselves again - only better!

--> Grab the free resource Colleen mentioned in the episode here https://pages.balanceandbean.com/energyguide 

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Why is it so damn difficult to get those abs and core muscles back after pregnancy? Welp...for so many it's due to Diastasis Recti?   Join me and my guest, Ashley Nowe as we discuss the ins and outs of Diastasis and Pelvic Floor troubles.

Ashley Nowe is a certified Pre and Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist and Nutrition Coach. Her journey teaching moms to heal was born from her own struggle with diastasis recti after the birth of her twins. Ashley is the founder of Strong Like a Mother (SLAM), a total-body, kick-butt fitness program that has helped thousands of women heal their postpartum bodies, get stronger, and ditch diet-culture.
Be sure to find Ashley on Instagram @getmomstrong or online at getmomstrong.com.

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In celebration of my birthday this week I've brought on two of my favorite people to the show, my kids! Join me for a mini episode as I interview Roman and Quinn and see what wonderful things they tell me! There has to be a reason why they say "kids say the darnedest things.....!" 

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No Birth Story is the same and that's part of what makes them so amazing. Listen in as my husband and I reminisce and discuss the birth stories of our two children and some of the funny experiences that happened during labor and delivery.  Hearing a spouse/partners perspective on these moments is absolutely hilarious and for those of you that asked for a second episode with Andrew on the show...here you go....you are responsible for unleashing him once again. 

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If you know the troubles of having to cross your legs when you sneeze, then this is the episode for you!  Join me and my guest, Kelsie McGee as we discuss the Pelvic Floor,  what it consists of, and some of the issues some women may see after childbirth. 

Kelsie is a trauma-informed Pelvic Health Physiotherapist located in Alberta, Canada!  She has a passion for helping people with pelvic floor issues like bladder/bowel control, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, post-surgical health, and pre/post natal health.  She has created an inclusive, evidence-based platform for all things Pelvic Health.  You can check her out on Instagram @thepelvicfloorist ! 

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​How do you know you are ready to start the adventure of kids and growing your family? This of course is different for everyone and there are so many things that should be discussed before you do begin this crazy journey. Join me and my amazing friend, Kate Duvall as we dig into some of the fears and worries before the path of Parenthood begins! 

Kate is a CPA and works as a financial statement auditor in San Diego​, CA​. She has been ​with with her husband, Brandon, for 8 years and married for 4 of those years. ​While they may not have children just yet, they are carefully calculating and planning on when they should begin the process. ​If they aren't at work, you can find Kate and her husband camping or off-roading enjoying their time together before they have mini versions of themselves running around.

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