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    Moms in Real Life

    Mom life is overwhelming, and simultaneously the most challenging and fulfilling role we have! We are here to share stories that moms experience every single day. Stories from the mundane, to the ridiculous, to the heartbreaking and the challenging. Let’s take a break from the noise & all the pressure and take a moment to relax and relate. Grab a glass of wine or a large cup of coffee. This is Moms in Real life.

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    Latest Episodes:
    The Time When the Pandemic Made Lauren Realize she Needed a Change with Lauren Gonzales Aug 16, 2022
    Show notes

    In This Episode, We Talk About:

    • Feeding your picky eaters, keeping your kids healthy, and combating iron deficiencies.
    • How the pandemic turned into a pivotal moment for Lauren and her family.
    • Finding the right balance between family and career.

    Resources + Links:

    Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @casitaandco

    Check out our favorite Instagrams!

    @chrislovesjulia

    @thedoggodose

    @elyse_myers

    Connect with Moms in Real Life on Instagram | @momsinreallifepodcast

    Follow Stephanie and Katie on Instagram!

    Stephanie Nguyen | @modernmilk

    Katie Kunz | @kunzandcrew and @newbornlifecoach

    WANT TO HAVE YOUR MOM STORY FEATURED ON THE PODCAST?

    Sent us an email at info@momsinreallife.com

    Find out more on our websites

    https://www.modernmilk.com/

    www.katiekunz.com

    Show Notes:

    How does a busy mom achieve balance between her family and her career? Today, we invited designer, mother of two girls, and founder of Casita and Co., Lauren Gonzales! We’ll discuss how we keep our little ones healthy, from the supplements we feed them to working through their iron deficiencies. We also talk about ear piercing trends, feeding our picky eaters in the family, finding the perfect swimsuit for your summer mom bod, our favorite Instagrams, and more. Lauren then shares how the pandemic turned into a pivotal moment in starting her business and building a career! Find out how one mom overcame her struggles to make the change she most needed!

    0:01:20 Why are we recording this episode early?

    0:02:40 Meet today’s mom friend, Lauren, founder and owner of Casita and Co. and mother of two girls born ten years apart!

    0:06:00 Do you plan on having any more kids? Why or why not?

    0:08:35 What has your family been eating this week?

    0:10:40 What is a great meal to eat when you’re on the go?

    0:12:55 What is a quick, easy, and healthy meal from Costco?

    0:15:05 Making smoothies for your picky eaters.

    0:17:05 How did you learn your eldest daughter was iron deficient?

    0:21:50 What can you use to add more iron in your kids’ meals?

    0:23:40 How can we keep our kids healthy?

    0:26:45 What are you loving right now?

    0:30:15 What is the recent popularity with ear piercing trends?

    0:32:20 Do all your girls have or want to have pierced ears?

    0:36:45 Finding the perfect swimsuit as a mom.

    0:40:10 How can Botox help make you feel invincible?

    0:43:40 Why is Stephanie taking a break from Botox?

    0:45:20 What is your favorite Instagram account and why do you love it?

    0:47:15 What adorable Instagram is the perfect thing to watch with your kids?

    0:47:50 Which Instagram always makes Katie laugh?

    0:49:15 How did the pandemic affect you and your family?

    0:52:40 When and why did things start to get rocky?

    0:56:25 What do you love about your work?

    0:58:50 The beauty of having flexibility in your remote work.

    0:59:55 How does daycare help you find work-life balance?

    1:02:40 What is Mother’s Day Off?


    The Time When Sonya Wanted to Have a Glass of Wine in Peace with Sonya Kaiser Aug 09, 2022
    Show notes

    In This Episode, We Talk About:

    • How one sub sandwich ruined a family camping vacation.
    • Decluttering, organization, and staying productive in your week.
    • Our favorite Amazon products, including decluttering must-haves and Lululemon knockoffs.

    Resources + Links:

    Check out Sonya’s favorite podcasts | Crime Junkie Podcast & Doing it at Home Podcast

    Declutter Like a Mother by Allie Cassaza

    People we Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

    Connect with Moms in Real Life on Instagram | @momsinreallifepodcast

    Follow Stephanie and Katie on Instagram!

    Stephanie Nguyen | @modernmilk

    Katie Kunz | @kunzandcrew and @newbornlifecoach

    WANT TO HAVE YOUR MOM STORY FEATURED ON THE PODCAST?

    Sent us an email at info@momsinreallife.com

    Find out more on our websites

    https://www.modernmilk.com/

    www.katiekunz.com

    Show Notes:

    How does a family camping trip turn into complete shit? Joining us today is Sonya Kaiser, chiropractor and mother of two littles, who will be going over her story of the time she just wanted to have a glass of wine on vacation – but got way more than she bargained for! Along the way, we’ll discuss everything from ear infections and bedwetting, to cute Lululemon knockoffs from Amazon. We also talk about the key to decluttering around the house, wild childs at the dinner table, and the moments where you just want to enjoy a family vacay… but just can’t. Finally, we get to hear how diapers came to the rescue during a road trip ruined by a single sub sandwich. From the moments where you just want to decompress to the moments where you just gotta go, we’re celebrating them all! Find out how a real life mom rolls with the punches, no matter how messy they get!

    0:01:15 Why did Katie spend her week in UrgentCare?

    0:03:40 Give a big welcome to Sonya, a chiropractor, nutritionist, and mother of a 15-month old and a 3-month old!

    0:05:15 What is your chiropractic style?

    0:06:30 How do you treat ear infections naturally?

    0:09:15 What is your family eating this week?

    0:12:50 Why is dinnertime so hectic?

    0:16:15 What healthy fast-casual restaurant has Katie been eating at?

    0:18:10 How did Stephanie get stuck with a case of coconut milk?

    0:19:55 How has your family been sleeping lately?

    0:21:05 How do you deal with bedwetting?

    0:25:10 Finding the perfect pillow.

    0:28:00 What is your favorite pillow?

    0:30:15 What is something you are loving right now?

    0:33:20 How did Katie make the most of Amazon Prime Day?

    0:34:50 Why did you go with dark hardwood instead of light hardwood?

    0:37:10 Why do we love our Ruggable rugs?

    0:40:40 What is the best thing to take when you start to feel sick?

    0:42:15 What have you been reading, watching, or listening to during the week?

    0:45:40 Staying organized and productive through time blocking.

    0:48:50 What is the key to decluttering?

    0:52:25 How can you motivate your kids to declutter?

    0:53:35 What new show has Stephanie been binging?

    0:54:50 What was the last thing you bought on Amazon?

    0:55:50 What is a decluttering must-have item?

    0:57:15 How do you like living in Arizona?

    0:58:45 Lululemon knockoff purse recommendations.

    1:01:25 When did your camping trip start to take a turn?

    1:04:55 How did a sub sandwich ruin your ride home?

    1:09:35 What did you do afterwards?

    1:11:05 How was your girl’s trip back to the vineyard?


    The Time Marisa Made a Mom Friend when she Needed it Most with Marisa Lengel-Zigitich Aug 02, 2022
    Show notes

    In This Episode, We Talk About:

    • Life-saving mom hacks all moms need to know about.
    • Finding a support system of friends after becoming a mom.
    • Why it’s important to form connections with other women and moms.

    Resources + Links:

    It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

    No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler

    City of Likes by Jenny Mollen

    People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

    Connect with Moms in Real Life on Instagram | @momsinreallifepodcast

    Follow Stephanie and Katie on Instagram!

    Stephanie Nguyen | @modernmilk

    Katie Kunz | @kunzandcrew and @newbornlifecoach

    WANT TO HAVE YOUR MOM STORY FEATURED ON THE PODCAST?

    Sent us an email at info@momsinreallife.com

    Find out more on our websites

    https://www.modernmilk.com/

    www.katiekunz.com

    Show Notes:

    How do you build a friend group of moms that’ll last? Spoiler alert: You might want to avoid Juicy sweatpants! In this episode, we’ve invited Stephanie’s good friend and mom of two, Marisa Lengel-Zigitich, to help us celebrate the special connection between moms! We’ll hear Marisa’s story about how she made her very first mom friend after entering motherhood and found the support system she needed most. We’ll have a conversation about the wacky things our husbands and kids do, embracing your middle aged woman at Soma, our love for all things Disney, and mom hacks we use to save the day. Most of all, we’ll learn why it’s so important to find the people that are right for you! We all need a friend or two to help us along the way so come and join our group, mom friend!

    0:01:10 Say hello to today’s featured guest: Marisa, teacher and mother of two girls with a background in education and nonprofits!

    0:05:05 What is your family eating this week?

    0:09:10 What is the 75 Hard challenge?

    0:12:05 Would you consider joining the challenge?

    0:14:20 How is Katie’s diet the total opposite of her husband’s?

    0:15:35 Have you ever caught your kid secretly snacking?

    0:17:30 Where can you get a delicious caramel cold brew?

    0:20:50 What thing are you loving right now?

    0:22:05 How did we discover these pajamas?

    0:25:20 Must buy clothes for the summer at Soma.

    0:27:45 What are Katie’s new favorite pair of shoes?

    0:28:50 How do you give the perfect gift?

    0:30:35 What are you looking forward to during your upcoming Disney trip?

    0:33:50 What are you reading and watching this week?

    0:37:35 What do you usually listen to audiobooks about?

    0:39:00 Why do you like memoirs about musicians?

    0:40:05 What country song does Katie jam out to?

    0:41:35 What books and docuseries is Stephanie enjoying lately?

    0:44:50 What mom hack makes your life easier?

    0:46:45 How do you get your little one to clean up?

    0:47:50 Teaching your kids to be more fiscally responsible.

    0:50:10 What was the biggest challenge you faced after having your first baby?

    0:53:10 How did you build up a group of mom friends?

    0:57:55 Why is it important to connect with other women and moms?

    1:00:30 What are our favorite memories from our mom trip to Las Vegas?


    The Time when Kati’s Vacation Ended with a Blowout, a Bald Spot, and Lots of Tears with Kati McPherson Jul 26, 2022
    Show notes

    In This Episode, We Talk About:

    • Raising three boys, including a pair of identical twins.
    • How a Hawaii family vacay turned into a real shit show.
    • How to limit the amount of stuff your kid has, get them to listen to you, and stop them from getting into your belongings.
    • The best life hacks & tips you need for traveling with your littles.

    Resources + Links:

    Check out the Good Inside podcast!

    House to Home by Devi Dutta-Choudhury

    Connect with Moms in Real Life on Instagram | @momsinreallifepodcast

    Follow Stephanie and Katie on Instagram!

    Stephanie Nguyen | @modernmilk

    Katie Kunz | @kunzandcrew and @newbornlifecoach

    WANT TO HAVE YOUR MOM STORY FEATURED ON THE PODCAST?

    Sent us an email at info@momsinreallife.com

    Find out more on our websites

    https://www.modernmilk.com/

    www.katiekunz.com

    Show Notes:

    Think you’ve had a crappy vacation before? You might want to think again! Today, we are pleased to have Kati McPherson, an interior designer and mother of three boys (including identical twins!), sharing her real life mom story of a family vacay gone wrong! Before that, we’ll get into the parts of parenting that we love - and the parts we love to hate. We’ll talk about a new approach for your littles when they’re struggling, must-know tips for road trips with the fam, how to cut down on the crazy amount of stuff your kids have, and even more as we go. Most of all, Kati will teach us how to survive a vacation, even when it all goes to shit. Sit back, get ready to laugh, and join us as we take a look into the messier side of being a mom in real life!

    0:01:20 Meet this week’s featured guest, Kati McPherson, interior designer, business owner since 2016, and mother of three boys!

    0:03:45 How did a psychic tell you you were going to have twins?

    0:07:25 How do you tell your identical twins apart?

    0:10:35 What is your family eating this week?

    0:14:35 What delicious home-cooked family dinner has Stephanie been enjoying?

    0:18:05 How has Katie been mixing up her weekly meals?

    0:20:10 What are you loving right now?

    0:21:55 What Instagram boutiques do we love and recommend?

    0:24:30 Why is a fort a good gift for kids?

    0:27:45 Cutting down on the amount of stuff your kid has.

    0:29:40 How has your family been sleeping lately?

    0:33:25 What are social stories and how do they help struggling kids?

    0:36:35 How can you transition your kid away from snuggling/sleeping with you?

    0:38:25 How did Calvin hurt his foot?

    0:40:25 What have you been reading, watching, or listening to recently?

    0:45:50 What magazines and podcasts has Stephanie been enjoying?

    0:49:20 What design book is perfect for helping you design a space?

    0:50:40 What is one thing your kids do that annoys you?

    0:51:45 How do you get your kid to listen and respond to you?

    0:53:30 Going through the dependency phase.

    0:56:25 How did you get your kids to stop touching all your stuff?

    0:57:50 What happened with your 11-month-old on the way home from your Hawaiian vacay?

    1:00:00 How did it turn into an actual shit show?

    1:03:35 The messiness of flying with littles.

    1:05:35 What are some road trip tips for family vacations?


    The Time When Chandra Bribed her Son feat. Chandra Wiezorek Jul 19, 2022
    Show notes

    In This Episode, We Talk About:

    • The best (and most delicious) way to enjoy the summer, decluttering tips you need to know, and getting your little one to go to sleep.
    • How Chandra bribed her son into hitting a homerun.
    • Boosting your kid’s confidence through encouragement, incentives, and a little bit of bribing.

    Resources + Links:

    Check out the Purpose Show with Allie Casazza & her Unburdened course for tips on how to declutter & minimize!

    City of Likes by Jenny Mollen

    People we Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

    Connect with Moms in Real Life on Instagram | @momsinreallifepodcast

    Follow Stephanie and Katie on Instagram!

    Stephanie Nguyen | @modernmilk

    Katie Kunz | @kunzandcrew and @newbornlifecoach

    WANT TO HAVE YOUR MOM STORY FEATURED ON THE PODCAST?

    Sent us an email at info@momsinreallife.com

    Find out more on our websites:

    https://www.modernmilk.com/

    www.katiekunz.com

    Show Notes:

    Want to know how one competitive sports mom lost $100 on a bribe? In today’s episode, we invited the mother of two rambunctious boys, Chandra Wiezorek, to get a peek into the day-to-day of a sports mom in real life! She’ll tell us about the time she encouraged her son during a baseball game - at the cost of her wallet! Along the way, we will talk about living with loud kids, frozen treats to get you through the summer heat, and decluttering tips that’ll help even the busiest mom restructure and reorganize. Find out how you can start incentivizing your little one to do more of what you love and what they love!

    0:01:15 Meet this week’s mom friend: Chandra, mom of two spunky boys and Katie’s college sorority sister!

    0:05:00 How often do you meet up with your sorority sisters?

    0:07:50 What is your family eating this week?

    0:09:55 How to make good sweet corn.

    0:12:10 Why is it nice to have the same meal every night?

    0:15:50 Is it better to work nights or days at the hospital?

    0:17:20 What is the upside of having a kitchen remodel?

    0:19:45 What do you do when everyone wants something different on DoorDash?

    0:21:00 What have you been loving about summer recently?

    0:23:25 Why do you like the GizmoWatch and how do you use it?

    0:25:30 What makes summertime so special for kids?

    0:27:40 How do you make quick, easy frosties for the summer?

    0:30:50 Where can you get delicious frozen treats?

    0:32:30 Stephanie’s must-have facial shaving tool.

    0:35:20 What are you reading, watching, or listening to this week?

    0:38:55 How can you declutter and structure your life?

    0:40:50 What decluttering tip has Katie been implementing?

    0:42:10 Why is it sometimes better to read a book instead of listen to it?

    0:43:30 What makes Stranger Things so popular?

    0:44:40 How has your family been sleeping?

    0:47:15 What do you do with your youngest during baseball season?

    0:49:45 How have ear infections been disrupting sleep in Katie’s family?

    0:51:30 How to incentivize your kid to go to sleep or take a nap.

    0:53:40 What did you do to encourage your son to swing more in the batter’s box?

    0:56:35 How did Declan earn himself $100?

    0:59:10 What did Stephanie bribe her softball team with?

    1:01:10 How valuable are Pokemon cards?

    1:03:10 How did bribing your son help to boost his confidence?


    The Time When Bobbi Knew Something Wasn’t Right with her Daughter with Bobbi Treadwell Jul 12, 2022
    Show notes

    In This Episode, We Talk About:

    The silly random thoughts kids say.

    How to be a mom and pancreas for your kid diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

    Monitoring, managing, and staying on top of a disease.

    Listening to your mom instincts when you know something isn’t right.

    Resources + Links:

    Connect with Bobbi on Instagram | @b_treadwell

    The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley

    Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough

    City of Likes by Jenny Mollen

    The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner

    Upset the World by Tim Ross

    Check out these amazing podcasts | Upbringing and The Flexible Neurotic

    Check out Lauren’s Instagram | @lauren_bongiorno

    Connect with Moms in Real Life on Instagram | @momsinreallifepodcast

    Follow Stephanie and Katie on Instagram!

    Stephanie Nguyen | @modernmilk

    Katie Kunz | @kunzandcrew and @newbornlifecoach

    WANT TO HAVE YOUR MOM STORY FEATURED ON THE PODCAST?

    Sent us an email at info@momsinreallife.com

    Find out more on our websites

    https://www.modernmilk.com/

    www.katiekunz.com

    Show Notes:

    How do you listen to your mommy instincts and rise above a scary diagnosis? This week, we are joined by Modern Milk OG and infant & child CPR instructor, Bobbi Treadwell! Together, we’ll talk about the random unfiltered things kids say that make us laugh, our love for ice makers & Jurassic Park classic, and a crazy misadventure all started by a single dove. Then, Bobbi shares her story of the time her daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and how they’ve learned to work through it. How does she monitor & manage the disease? What has been empowering about it? How has her daughter processed it so far? This episode will cover the highs and lows of overcoming Type 1 from the perspective of a mom who kicked into survival mode and became a second pancreas for her little one. Join us as we listen and learn from an inspiring mom in real life!

    0:00:55 What is new with us?

    0:03:55 Meet a real Modern Milk OG and infant & child CPR instructor, Bobbi Treadwell!

    0:05:55 What has your family been eating this week?

    0:06:35 What is your go-to meal to make for Logan?

    0:07:35 Do your kids like eating out?

    0:09:35 How do you eat around a full kitchen remodel?

    0:11:10 What are you loving about spending summer in Flagstaff?

    0:13:45 Picking blackberries in Oklahoma.

    0:16:10 Why does Stephanie love her icemaker?

    0:17:20 How picky are you and your family with water?

    0:20:00 What have you been reading and/or watching this week?

    0:22:05 What parenting podcast does Katie recommend?

    0:23:35 What humorous self-development podcast has Stephanie been listening to?

    0:25:00 How was the new Jurassic Park movie and why is the original still the best?

    0:26:35 How did your six-year-old manage to keep herself awake on the freeway?

    0:30:00 What random thoughts did Hayley share during the car ride?

    0:32:50 Stephanie’s wacky bird adventure.

    0:38:10 When and how was Logan diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes?

    0:43:30 What made you realize you needed to take her in, and how did it go?

    0:45:40 What happened after the diagnosis?

    0:47:20 How long was she in the hospital for?

    0:49:15 How has she processed the diagnosis so far?

    0:50:40 How long did it take for her to put weight back on and what do you do to monitor her condition?

    0:54:20 What are the challenges and struggles?

    0:56:15 What does Logan’s support system look like?

    0:58:20 What is your medical background?

    1:00:05 Being the pancreas for your kid.

    1:01:30 Who is a good mentor for Type 1 diabetes?


    The Time When Melissa's Twins Ran in Opposite Directions with Melissa Thompson Jul 05, 2022
    Show notes

    In This Episode, We Talk About:

    Life updates from home remodels to books and shows we’re loving!

    What Melissa’s daily routine looks like working from home with her 4-year-old twins!

    Things we think are overrated that everybody loves.

    Melissa’s split second decision!

    Resources + Links:

    Check out these books mentioned in today’s episode:

    Verity by Colleen Hoover

    City of Likes by Jenny Mollen

    Stephanie is loving Benefit Gimme Brow

    Follow Melissa on Instagram |

    Connect with Moms in Real Life on Instagram | @momsinreallifepodcast

    Follow Stephanie and Katie on Instagram!

    Stephanie Nguyen | @modernmilk

    Katie Kunz | @kunzandcrew and @newbornlifecoach

    WANT TO HAVE YOUR MOM STORY FEATURED ON THE PODCAST?

    Sent us an email at info@momsinreallife.com

    Find out more on our websites

    https://www.modernmilk.com/

    www.katiekunz.com

    Show Notes:

    We’re back with another mom friend!! Twin mom, Melissa Thompson is chatting with us all about juggling mom life, working from home, snack hacks, and the darndest things her 4-year-olds say and do! Along with getting to know today’s guest, we’re sharing our most recent favorites from books, to meals, and thoughts on keeping things simple or going ALL OUT when celebrating holidays! Whether you’re joining us for the first time, or we go way back, we are SO GLAD to have you here! We’d love to hear a question you’d like us to answer! Shoot us a DM on Instagram!

    02:00 Life updates: house remodels, Father’s Day, and summertime!

    06:20 Meet twin mama and Child Life Specialist turned Fragile Infant Specialist, Melissa Thompson.

    09:40 How old are your twins now?

    10:30 What does your daily routine look like working from home?

    14:00 How our kids' routines and activities have changed as kids get older.

    18:15 What is your family currently eating?

    21:40 A Charcuterie board party.

    26:15 What are you reading, watching, and listening to lately?35:00 What are you loving right now?

    41:30 Something I hate/think is overrated that everybody else loves.

    46:20 Do you keep it simple for holiday’s or go over the top?

    53:50 The time Melissa had to make a split decision.

    58:00 How do you choose which kid needs your focus as a twin mom?01:03:00 The body part shaped Cheeto.


    The Time When Kim was Moved by the Kindness of Another Mom, with Kim Mayo Jun 28, 2022
    Show notes

    In This Episode, We Talk About:

    • Kim’s pivotal story with a kind stranger on Mother’s Day.
    • Surviving embarrassing experiences and accidents as an adult.
    • Finding the small moments in life to love and enjoy.

    Resources + Links:

    People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

    The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren

    Verity by Colleen Hoover

    Connect with Moms in Real Life on Instagram | @momsinreallifepodcast

    Follow Stephanie and Katie on Instagram!

    Stephanie Nguyen | @modernmilk

    Katie Kunz | @kunzandcrew and @newbornlifecoach

    WANT TO HAVE YOUR MOM STORY FEATURED ON THE PODCAST?

    Sent us an email at info@momsinreallife.com

    Find out more on our websites

    https://www.modernmilk.com/

    www.katiekunz.com

    Show Notes:

    How can a mother change the course of another mother’s life? This week’s mom friend is Kim Mayo, former event planner and current mother of twelve-year-old Avery! Kim will share her experience during Mother’s Day when the kindness of another mom impacted her life. But before that, we’ll be discussing how to survive embarrassing experiences, surprise accidents, and pesky full kitchen remodels. This episode is all about the moments in life we need (and the moments we’d rather live without)! Tune in for all the ups and downs of a mom in real life and share this moment with us!

    0:00:50 Say hello to Kim, Arizona native, former event planner, and mother of one!

    0:01:30 What are our quick life updates?

    0:06:35 Who is Kim Mayo?

    0:08:50 What are the benefits of odd jobs?

    0:12:25 What does the Mayo household eat?

    0:16:20 Surviving a full kitchen remodel.

    0:18:25 What has Katie been ordering from Instacart?

    0:20:45 Why do we love Costco?

    0:21:50 What have you been reading this week?

    0:23:50 How do you find time to read?

    0:24:40 How long does it take to get invested in a book?

    0:27:20 What has Stephanie been reading recently?

    0:30:55 Why are Marvel movies good family movies?

    0:32:35 What is your favorite part about summer?

    0:34:40 What is the new lotion addiction?

    0:38:10 What item is necessary when traveling with kids? What item is necessary for parents to indulge in?

    0:40:25 The Great Fall of Great Wolf Lodge.

    0:44:35 What embarrassing question did Rachel ask her parents?

    0:46:30 What accident happened to Katie at the airport?

    0:50:15 What is the worst thing to happen on an airplane?

    0:53:05 What was a pivotal moment in your life?

    0:56:50 How did a moment of kindness with a stranger change your life?

    0:59:40 Why do we need to find the small moments to enjoy?

    1:00:40 How was the rest of your trip?

    1:01:50 What was Stephanie’s Christmas miracle?


    The Time When Wendy had an Embarrassing Postpartum Experience with Wendy Snyder Jun 21, 2022
    Show notes

    In This Episode, We Talk About:

    How Wendy’s strong willed kids led her to becoming a positive parenting expert.

    Thing’s Wendy and her kids are loving now that they are teens/tweens!

    Ways we’re all checking in on our self talk as moms.

    A couple of Wendy’s real life (and real embarrassing) mom stories!

    Resources + Links:

    Connect with Wendy on Instagram | @freshstartwendy

    Learn more about the resources and programs at Fresh Start Family

    https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/

    Tune in to Wendy’s Podcast | The Fresh Start Family Show

    Download the FREE Guide for How to Raise Strong Willed Kids with Integrity

    Check out these books mentioned in the episode:

    Everybody Always by Bob Goff

    Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist

    I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet by Shauna Niequist

    My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem

    Who Are You Following by Sadie Robertson Huff

    Connect with Moms in Real Life on Instagram | @momsinreallifepodcast

    Follow Stephanie and Katie on Instagram!

    Stephanie Nguyen | @modernmilk

    Katie Kunz | @kunzandcrew and @newbornlifecoach

    WANT TO HAVE YOUR MOM STORY FEATURED ON THE PODCAST?

    Sent us an email at info@momsinreallife.com

    Find out more on our websites

    https://www.modernmilk.com/

    www.katiekunz.com

    Show Notes:

    Let’s talk about the little things. The cute things our little ones do, the little things we notice we say to ourselves (for better or worse), and the little things that bring us joy! We’re excited to be joined by Positive Parenting Educator, Family Lifestyle Coach, and fellow mama of amazing, strong willed children, Wendy Snyder! This episode is packed full of books we’re loving, meals our families are liking right now, and real life mom stories from tender moments to hilarious ones! Wendy shares a couple of her mom stories that come to mind, and how her journey as a mom led her to become a positive parenting educator.

    01:15 Life updates

    03:40 Meet mom, positive parenting educator, and founder of Fresh Start Family, Wendy Snyder.

    08:00 How did you get introduced to positive parenting?

    12:00 What programs and age ranges do you help with at Fresh Start Family?13:15 What is your family eating right now?

    17:30 What are you reading, watching, and listening to right now?

    25:00 How do you find joy in the day to day?

    27:40 Checking in on the self talk.

    29:30 Ways Katie is focusing on soaking in the little things

    33:15 The time Wendy had an embarrassing postpartum experience with the doctor.

    40:30 What advice would you share with other parents with strong willed kids?


    The time When a Scorpion Sting Ruined Karie's Hawaiian Vacation Jun 14, 2022
    Show notes

    In This Episode, We Talk About:

    • How to run a household as a busy mother and business owner.
    • Pushing past mom guilt.
    • If achieving work life balance is actually possible.
    • How and why a scorpion completely derailed Karie’s tropical vacay.

    Resources + Links:

    Connect with Karie on Instagram | @connectthedotspromo

    A Simplified Life by Emily Ley

    The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner

    Parent Like it Matters by Janice Johnson Dias

    Connect with Moms in Real Life on Instagram | @momsinreallifepodcast

    Follow Stephanie and Katie on Instagram!

    Stephanie Nguyen | @modernmilk

    Katie Kunz | @kunzandcrew and @newbornlifecoach

    WANT TO HAVE YOUR MOM STORY FEATURED ON THE PODCAST?

    Sent us an email at info@momsinreallife.com

    Find out more on our websites

    https://www.modernmilk.com/

    www.katiekunz.com

    Show Notes:

    Want to know how a small scorpion managed to cause big problems during a trip to Hawaii? Today, we are joined by Karie Cowden, the owner of Connect the Dots Promotions! As a business owner and mother of two, she’ll be sharing her advice on how to manage a household when you’re a mom who does it all. We’ll discuss grappling with mom guilt, finding work life balance, dealing with scorpions, and much more. To all our mom friends out there, we invite you to drop in for a new crazy mom story that really stung (in more ways than one)!

    0:01:10 Meet our amazing mom of the week, Karie Cowden, the owner of Connect the Dots Promotions!

    0:03:00 What is your business all about?

    0:05:15 What is your secret to marriage?

    0:05:55 What do you feed your family?

    0:07:20 Ordering from takeout apps like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Instacart.

    0:11:30 What is Katie’s family eating at home?

    0:13:25 Resources for a mom in chaos.

    0:14:55 How is your family sleeping lately?

    0:16:35 Do you have bedtime or curfew for your kids?

    0:18:35 What do you do when your kids are scared to go to sleep?

    0:20:10 What is the beauty of being able to send your kids off?

    0:21:55 What do you have mom guilt over?

    0:24:30 How do you get a kid with a lot of energy to fall asleep?

    0:26:15 What have you been loving recently?

    0:29:15 Stephanie’s quail story.

    0:33:00 How do you keep your kids playing over the summer?

    0:36:15 What are our neighborhoods like?

    0:39:10 What have you been reading and watching this week?

    0:43:15 How is the newest volume of Stranger Things?

    0:44:50 What has Katie been reading recently?

    0:46:15 What is something your kids do that annoys you?

    0:50:20 What do you do when your kids always need mom?

    0:52:00 How do you bypass your kids so you can FaceTime in peace?

    0:53:45 What is the key to achieving work life balance?

    0:57:25 What is it like visiting assisted living with your family?

    1:01:35 What is your crazy mom story?

    1:08:50 Being able to rely on your spouse.

    1:11:05 What has been our experience with scorpions?


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