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.Cait Brown is a wife, mom of two girls, two time c-section mom, and health and wellness partner that helps moms on their postpartum journey simplify their routines and balance grace and discipline to get their best results. She is also the host of the "Am I the Only One?" podcast, and a lover of her french bulldog, bravo, coffee, and Taylor Swift

Today's episode is one that every mama—regardless of where you are in your journey— can relate to: body image. Our body endures so many changes throughout pregnancy and postpartum (both good and bad!) and in today's episode, we dive head first into all of them.  I chatted with Cait Brown, mom of 2, c-section mama, and a health and wellness partner that helps moms on their postpartum journeys to simplify their routines and balance grace and discipline to get their best results. There is so much pressure to "bounce back" after pregnancy, but the only focus is on our bodies. Cait and I discuss ways to shift the mentality in order to feel—and not just look—your best. We also reflect on our own experiences surrounding body image, and how we are working to push back against societal pressures as we raise our kiddos. Follow Cait on Instagram: @_caitbrownLET'S CONNECT: Join our Moms of the Night community on Instagram: @momsofthenightpodcastAnd 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.Today's Dear Mama Monologue is a bit different from our usual. Today, Cindy Luffred, aka Revealing Soul, leads us through a grounding mediation that is perfect for cutting through the noise of the day-to-day. Play it while you're brushing your teeth or making coffee, and ground yourself with the help of a  spiritual medium. Listen to my full conversation with Cindy in Episode 18 of Moms of the Night Podcast.--Cindy Luffred is a globally recognized spiritual medium and the visionary force behind Revealing Soul. As founder of Revealing Soul and co-host of the Slightly Spiritual podcast Cindy offers a down-to-earth approach to mediumship that feels like an intimate conversation with a dear friend and your cherished loved ones. With over two decades of honing her intuitive gifts, she slices through the noise, connecting with departed loved ones and spirit guides to dispel anxiety and uncertainty, empowering you on your journey to manifest your best life.After spending 11 years in the corporate world, where she excelled in sales for a greeting card company, Cindy bravely took the plunge into full-time self-employment five years ago. A passionate coffee enthusiast, wine connoisseur, and devoted horse-mom, she recently returned to the vibrant energy of NYC, where her journey continues to unfold.Connect with Cindy on Instagram at @revealingsoul

Today's episode is a bit different from my typical conversations, but it's just as impactful. In this episode, I chat with Cindy Luffred aka: Revealing Soul. Cindy is a globally recognized spiritual medium. As founder of Revealing Soul and co-host of the Slightly Spiritual podcast, Cindy offers a down-to-earth approach to mediumship that feels like an intimate conversation with a dear friend and your cherished loved ones. Although I have had great personal experiences with mediums throughout my motherhood journey, this is not a reading. Instead, Cindy walks us through what a medium is and what they can do for you and your family. She answers lots of my questions about how readings work, how to use them in your motherhood journey, and how to look for signs from loved ones in your daily life. At the end of the episode, Cindy leads a short, grounding meditation, and shares ways to encourage and validate your own intuition, as well as your kids'. If you've ever been curious about spirituality, mediums or your own intuition, this episode is a fantastic way to immerse yourself! Connect with Cindy on Instagram at @revealingsoulLET'S CONNECT: Join our Moms of the Night community on Instagram: @momsofthenightpodcastAnd 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 Taylor in Episode 17 of Moms of the Night Podcast.Taylor Cole is a Wife, Mother of 3 and Functional Holistic Nutritionist. When Taylor is not running around with her 3 young babies you can find her empowering women to support their foundations of health through functional testing and going back to basics with whole foods and mindfulness.

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. LET'S CONNECT: Join our Moms of the Night community on Instagram: @momsofthenightpodcastAnd 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 Lauren in Episode 16 of Moms of the Night PodcastLauren 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.Laurengolden.com

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.comhttps://www.facebook.com/LaurenGoldenFreeMama/https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefreemamamovement/https://www.youtube.com/c/LaurenGoldenfreemamahttps://www.instagram.com/laurengoldenfreemama/https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurengoldenfreemama/https://www.pinterest.comlaurengoldenfreemama//https://tiktok.com/@laurengoldenfreemama LET'S CONNECT: Join our Moms of the Night community on Instagram: @momsofthenightpodcastAnd 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 PodcastKaitlyn 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 LET'S CONNECT: Join our Moms of the Night community on Instagram: @momsofthenightpodcastAnd 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 Amy in Episode 14 of Moms of the Night PodcastAmy 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 EmpoweredLET'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 @laurendriscoll22LET'S CONNECT: Join our Moms of the Night community on Instagram: @momsofthenightpodcastAnd 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

In today's episode, Jess Hull and I talk about all things matrescence, or the process and journey of becoming a mother. As mamas, we take so much time to educate ourselves about our children and make sure that all of their needs are met, but we often forget to treat ourselves with the same kind of care. Jess created Mother Me, an app, online course, and support framework for successful women who want to do more than just survive their postpartum for that reason. Jess Hull is a former Facebook and Google executive. 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.While reflecting on our own motherhood and matrescence journeys, Jess and I talk about the expectations vs realities of motherhood, how birth order and differing pregnancy experiences can affect the choices that we make about our familes, and how to start giving ourselves the grace that we need.If you're interested in working with Jess to feel more informed, prepared, supported and excited for your postpartum, visit www.motherme.io LET'S CONNECT: Join our Moms of the Night community on Instagram: @momsofthenightpodcastAnd 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!THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS:Better Beginnings provides birth and postpartum doula services, in-home lactation support, classes, and more to families welcoming new babies, serving parents in-person in the Twin Cities, Duluth, and Rochester Minnesota communities, and providing resources and support virtually all over the world.Visit betterbeginningsmn.com to learn more.

In today's emotional episode, I got to chat with Taylor Gawryluk, a first-time mama from Bismarck, North Dakota. She shares the story of how she became a medical mama when her then four-month-old son Krew was suddenly rushed to the hospital for feeding issues. After a diagnosis of a rare genetic condition, Taylor and her husband have had to navigate life with a son with a G Tube. While discussing Taylor's journey and the ups and downs that come with being a medical mama, we also chat about labels, and how the ones put on us—either by ourselves or by others—can affect how we approach motherhood. We also talk about the loneliness and isolation that can come from challenging situations, especially medical ones. Join our Moms of the Night community on Instagram: @momsofthenightpodcastFollow Taylor on Instagram: @taylor.gawryluk

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.Taylor Gawryluk is a first-time mama living in Bismarck, North Dakota with her husband, and 8 month old son, Krew. She is in sales for her family’s business and runs a Cycle studio. Taylor’s world unexpectedly turned upside down when her son Krew was rushed to be admitted to the hospital for feeding issues, which led to a rare genetic condition diagnosis. As a “medical mom” she is now processing and navigating life with a son with a G Tube.  Taylor’s Instagram: @taylor.gawryluk

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.Brittany is a mom of 2 littles raising them alongside her husband in a northwest suburb of Minneapolis. She is a lover of Jesus, black coffee and deep conversations. Who lives for her morning rhythms before the family is up.In the midst of the beautiful chaos of motherhood, Brittany, after climbing the corporate ladder for over a decade, is now living out her passion and purpose as the founder & CEO of Unlock Her Co., a transformative coaching brand that creates trusted spaces for high-achieving women and female entrepreneurs to feel seen, heard and empowered to prioritize her well-being and unlock her version of a purposeful life.

In today's episode, I chat with my friend and fellow entrepreneur Brittany Heyboer, the founder & CEO of Unlock Her Co. Being a working Mom comes with a lot of struggle, sadness, and shame—and we talk about it all! As a transformative coaching brand, Unlock Her Co. creates trusted spaces for high-achieving women and female entrepreneurs to feel seen, heard, and empowered to prioritize their well-being and unlock their version of a purposeful life. In the episode, Brittany shares her journey of finding harmony rather than balance, and how to find confidence in the decisions that you make for your family. Whether you are a working mama climbing the corporate ladder, a stay-at-home mom happily spending time with your babies or somewhere in between, today's episode is about embracing your journey and finding ways to achieve the life that you envision for yourself and your family. Join our Moms of the Night community on Instagram: @momsofthenightpodcast