Moms of the Night

On today's episode, I chat with Taylor Cole about the decision that every mama has to make: whether to have more kids and continue to grow your family. Taylor is a wife, mother of 3 and a Functional Holistic Nutritionist, who recently made the decision with her husband that their latest baby is their last. Together, we talk through this decision and the wide range of emotions that come with it. She also shares the hilarious story of telling her husband that she was pregnant (unexpectedly!) for the third time.

Throughout the episode I also reflect on my own family and the process of deciding whether or not to expand our family. Taylor and I work through it all— both good and bad—and discuss all of the factors that can influence us as mamas to make this decision.

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Dear Mama Monologues are special clips we pull from each episode, filled with an encouraging message from our guest to you. They are released as a bonus mini-sode each week so you have a place you can quickly access words to get you through those tough motherhood moments.

Listen to my full conversation with Lauren in Episode 16 of Moms of the Night Podcast

Lauren Golden is an award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, speaker and coach whose mission is to help one million women take their next step of courageous action. From overwhelmed mom with loads of personal debt to multi-million-dollar lifestyle entrepreneur, Lauren’s own transparency and resilience has inspired women worldwide and helped them pursue a totally awesome life, one step at a time.

As founder and CEO of The Free Mama, Lauren has developed programs that have transformed the lives of tens of thousands of women in dozens of countries across 5 continents, and altered the trajectory of how moms balance family and work. She is a dynamic and sought-after speaker who shares her strategies to make big, bold shifts in life and business, making her a popular choice for events, sharing the stage with the likes of Tony Robbins, Russell Brunson, and Trent Shelton.

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Get ready to be inspired, Mamas! On today's episode, I chat with Lauren Golden, an award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, speaker, and coach whose mission is to help women take their next step of courageous action. By discussing her personal journey of creating the life she once desired, Lauren shares wisdom and encouragement in this episode that I think will resonate with every mama; like how to pursue a career that makes you happy, how to prioritize goals that are important to you, and how to take that leap of faith for your family!

As founder and CEO of The Free Mama, Lauren has developed programs that have transformed the lives of tens of thousands of women and altered the trajectory of how moms balance family and work. Within the episode, we discuss how to make your dreams a reality and the work that needs to be done to get there. We chat about what that life looks like for us, and Lauren dives into the importance of finding time for the things that bring us pease and that make us "us" outside of motherhood—even if it's just watching the sunset each night.

Connect with Lauren:

Laurengolden.com

https://www.facebook.com/LaurenGoldenFreeMama/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefreemamamovement/

https://www.youtube.com/c/LaurenGoldenfreemama

https://www.instagram.com/laurengoldenfreemama/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurengoldenfreemama/

https://www.pinterest.comlaurengoldenfreemama//

https://tiktok.com/@laurengoldenfreemama

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Join our Moms of the Night community on Instagram: @momsofthenightpodcast

And if you’re loving the podcast, be sure to drop a 5 star rating and give us a review - it helps us greatly with reaching moms who also need to hear these words!

Dear Mama Monologues are special clips we pull from each episode, filled with an encouraging message from our guest to you. They are released as a bonus mini-sode each week so you have a place you can quickly access words to get you through those tough motherhood moments.

Listen to my full conversation with Kaitlyn in Episode 15 of Moms of the Night Podcast

Kaitlyn is a single mom of two who shares the real and raw realities of being a mom. She focuses her content on helping moms be the best version of themselves and not comparing their lives on social media.

Connect with Kaitlyn on Instagram or TikTok @honestly.kaitlyn

On today's episode, I am joined by Kaitlyn Nilles, who shares her honest story of separation, divorce, co-parenting and more. As a single parent and child of divorce, Kaitlyn shares her personal experience navigating the tough realities that come with separation, as well as ways that she has cared for herself and her children throughout the journey.

While I do not personally relate to being a single parent, I share how I have encountered divorce within my own family, and we discuss the ways that families can take shape in the aftermath of divorce and the importance of stability and showing up.

Kaitlyn is a mom of two who shares the real and raw realities of being a mom online. She focuses her content on helping moms be the best version of themselves and not comparing their lives on social media. In today's episode, we also discuss the ways that honesty can be received online, and how we can accept multiple realities of motherhood.

Connect with Kaitlyn on Instagram or TikTok @honestly.kaitlyn

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And if you’re loving the podcast, be sure to drop a 5 star rating and give us a review - it helps us greatly with reaching moms who also need to hear these words!

Amy Kiefer is a RN-BSN, NSCA-CPT, Certified Doula and co-founder of Expecting & Empowered. After starting her personal training career working with pregnant clients, she realized there were far too many misconceptions still floating around. She is on a mission to bring clarity to all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She is also a mom to 3 little ones who have blessed her with the ability to marry education and personal experience.

Connect with Amy at @expectingandempowered

As mamas, we do so much to prepare for our babies, but one thing we often overlook in our preparation and education is our own recovering bodies. In today's episode, I chat with Amy Kiefer about her own pregnancy and postpartum experiences, and how they influenced her to share her knowledge and resources with others.

Amy is an RN-BSN, NSCA-CPT, Certified Doula, and co-founder of Expecting & Empowered. After starting her personal training career working with pregnant clients, she realized there were far too many misconceptions still floating around. Now, she is on a mission to bring clarity to all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

In this episode, we get raw about the physical symptoms of pregnancy and postpartum and the ways that we experienced changes in our bodies and relationships. Diving into our personal experiences, we also talk about advocating for yourself during birth, educating your partner on your needs, and how you can prepare and heal your body in healthy ways.

Connect with Amy at @ameskiefer & @expectingandempowered

Use code MOMSOFTHENIGHT to get $5 off your first month or $30 off your first year of the Expecting & Empowered App! Sign up: Subscriptions - Expecting and Empowered

LET'S CONNECT:

Join our Moms of the Night community on Instagram: @momsofthenightpodcast. And if you’re loving the podcast, be sure to drop a 5 star rating and give us a review — it helps us greatly with reaching moms who also need to hear these words!

Dear Mama Monologues are special clips we pull from each episode, filled with an encouraging message from our guest to you. They are released as a bonus mini-sode each week so you have a place you can quickly access words to get you through those tough motherhood moments.

Lauren is a mom of two girls - Madison (3) and Emerson (10 weeks) living in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband. She works part-time as a hospital social worker, with a large part of her career being in oncology. As a way to create community with Jewish moms, she started the @ourshalomhome Instagram account, to connect with Jewish moms, share ideas, and showcase her creativity.

Connect with Lauren at @ourshalomhome or @laurendriscoll22

When we talk about the newborn stage, grief, anger, and resentment aren't often words we hear. However, for many mamas with colicky babies (or other difficulties) it can be one of the most trying and difficult times a new mama faces. On today's episode, Lauren Driscoll opens up about her experience with her first baby and shares how it impacted her feelings about motherhood, mental health, and the future of her family.

As a part-time social worker who works with families during difficult periods of grieving—a large part of her career being in oncology—she eloquently talks about how grief can become a part of our motherhood journeys—and how we can move forward from it.

Lauren is now a mom of two girls - Madison (3) and Emerson (10 weeks). Together, we talk about the transition between one kid and two, and how it can change the way we view ourselves and our motherhood journeys.

As always, I am a big cheerleader for any type of community that helps mamas feel seen, heard, and validated. As a way to create a community with Jewish moms, Lauren started the @ourshalomhome Instagram account, to connect with Jewish moms, share ideas, and showcase her creativity.

Connect with Lauren at @ourshalomhome or @laurendriscoll22

LET'S CONNECT:

Join our Moms of the Night community on Instagram: @momsofthenightpodcast

And if you’re loving the podcast, be sure to drop a 5 star rating and give us a review - it helps us greatly with reaching moms who also need to hear these words!

Dear Mama Monologues are special clips we pull from each episode, filled with an encouraging message from our guest to you. They are released as a bonus mini-sode each week so you have a place you can quickly access words to get you through those tough motherhood moments.

Jess Hull is a former Facebook and Google executive who founded Mother Me, which is an app, online course, and support framework for successful women who want to do more than just survive their postpartum. The system she developed is called The Mother Me Method and it's based on the science and data of Matrescence as well as incorporating global perspectives on how other countries and cultures support postpartum women.

Jess approaches her work more from an academic standpoint vs. a clinical perspective. She has done extensive research on matrescence and maternal health and seeks practical solutions that can help busy women. Known for her enthusiasm, humor and compelling speaking, Jess resonates with so many women because she combines her passion for sharing a data driven approach with her personal experiences and her ability to relate to the universal challenges and joys of motherhood.

In her research and in her experience, Jess often felt that moms and their wellbeing were an afterthought. It's what motivated her to start her company and name it Mother Me - as a call to action to recognize that moms need and deserve the same love and care we so instinctually give to our newborns.

If you're interested in working with Jess to feel more informed, prepared, supported and excited for your postpartum, visit www.motherme.io