Moms Off The Record

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#41: The Choice to Freebirth (Again) After Loss with Alex Ann Cefalu Jul 26, 2024

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Since we have yet to unravel the profound topic of pregnancy loss, particularly from a sovereign woman's perspective, we invite you to witness Alex's moving story of the loss of her daughter Lila in the moments after birth.

Alex chose to experience a wild pregnancy— a pregnancy outside the obstetric industrial complex, devoid of ultrasounds, blood work, measuring, tracking, and testing— and despite the emotional suffering she endured as a result of her tragic loss, she explains why she would not hesitate to proceed with another wild pregnancy and freebirth the second time around.

We discuss themes such as the fine line between birth and death, how nobody and no technology can "save" us, the way our society views miscarriage and stillbirth in the hospital vs. at home, setting boundaries with well-meaning yet fearful friends and family, and we hear Alex's theory on the likely cause of death of her sweet baby girl.

Follow Alex on instagram and DM her to join her virtual loss support group.

Regardless of whether you've experienced a miscarriage or stillbirth or where you chose to give birth, you are welcome to join Alex's support group.

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#40 "Back Off Bobbie" Campaign and Modern Motherhood with Radical Moms Union's Andrea Haskins Jul 12, 2024

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We were joined by 1/2 of the Radical Moms Union, Andrea Haskins, who gives insight into the impetus behind the recent "Back Off Bobbie" campaign initiated with the help of RMU partner Natasha Vargas-Cooper and backed by heaps of concerned, empowered women.

What does it mean to be a "radical" mom nowadays, and what is so radical about the way we mother?
What is going on with the nefarious motives of certain formula companies i.e. Bobbie and their infamous marketing campaigns?
Low supply seems like such a common perceived and pathologized issue, but how many women have real as opposed to perceived low milk supply, and what are the physiological factors that actually cause it?
What's up with the social media trends that seem to disparage motherhood for clicks and views?

Subscribe to Radical Moms Union's Substack: https://radicalmomsunion.substack.com/

Follow Radical Moms Union on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radical_moms_union/

Follow Andrea on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instinctualmothering/?hl=en
Resources:

Check out our episode where we discussed the WHO Code for Milk Substitutes
Peep the Nestle drama with fake nurses pushing formula onto vulnerable moms & other scandals

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Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan

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#39: Screen Time is The New Drug | Screens Are Destroying Childhood with Melanie Hempe of ScreenStrong Jun 28, 2024

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Most holistic-minded moms already know screen time is objectively bad and try to limit it or only rely on it as a brief, last-resort. But, just how bad is it really?

Melanie Hempe, mother of four and the founder of the non-profit ScreenStrong, keeps it 100% real with us when divulging the truth about the way screen time is robbing our children of a healthy and happy childhood.

What effects do interacting with a device have whether it’s a tablet, iPhone, or television on a child’s developing brain, and why should parents think twice about when and whether to introduce screens to their children?
Is there such a thing as “good” types of screen time or screens in moderation?
What about low-stimulating shows for short periods of time?

We of course also had to discuss the alarming, modern phenomenon of children glued to iPads while out at restaurants.

In our tech-obsessed society, is it even realistic to expect parents to forego screens for their children such as refusing to give children smartphones for the first 18 years of life?

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#38: Fired Into Freedom with Kristen / Awake Nurse Mama: Vaccines and the NICU Jun 14, 2024

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Kristen is a former NICU nurse of nearly a decade who saw some things she cannot unsee. Her great awakening transpired during the COVID madness, and she does not hold back when we ask her what she witnessed behind the scenes in the NICU and in the hospital setting as a whole, as well as what she bravely endured with her very own children.

Kristen walks us through the vaccine injuries she witnessed amongst her three children, and what she wishes she knew as a former NICU nurse prior to becoming "awake".

We find out what parents of NICU babies need to know and how they can best arm themselves prior to the daunting NICU experience. Find out how the NICU does not practice informed consent and which shots are routinely administered to your baby regardless of your baby's weight or condition.

Which states are the best in regard to exercising medical freedom according to Kristen?
What are the most unethical and non-evidence based practices Kristen witnessed imposted upon our most vulnerable population— premature babies— during her time in the NICU?
And a question many of you have posed to us directly in email: what's the best vaccine protocol for a premature baby?

Connect with Kristen on Instagram.
Resources:

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Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan

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#37: Potty Training with Go Diaper Free Expert Nicole Cheever May 31, 2024

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Since our last episode featuring Nicole Cheever aired nearly a year ago during which we discussed Elimination Communication, we're thrilled to welcome her back to exclusively discuss potty training!

This is not your typical potty training pep talk. Nicole breaks down potty training the Go Diaper Free way. This method is aligned with how our wise women ancestors successfully got their babies out of diapers no later than 18 months old without bribes, sticker charts, shame, and coercion.

How and why did we get to where we are today— a time when diapering our children well beyond 2-3 years old has been normalized and in some cases even encouraged? What are the real signs of "readiness" when it comes to potty training?

Resources:

Emily Oster potty training graph
Go Diaper Free and Tiny Undies (code MOTR for discounts)
Go Diaper Free podcast
The Brazelton Study
Follow Nicole on Instagram and learn more about her background here

Support the show

THANKS TO SPONSOR:

Wild Nutritionist!

Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan

Stay Connected With Me:

Subscribe to Moms Off The Record on YouTube

JOIN THE MOTR PRIVATE COMMUNITY here

Book a potty training 1:1 consult with me here

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Love Moms off the Record? You can directly support the show here

Thank you for leaving a rating and written review on Apple and Spotify! This is the best, free way to support the podcast.
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#36: Gestational Diabetes and Hypertension, Hormonal Birth Control, Male Factor Fertility, and Recurrent Miscarriage with RDN Lily Nichols | Setting The Record Straight May 17, 2024

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We sit down with the one and only Lily Nichols, RDN & CDE— author of Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, Real Food for Pregnancy, and her latest work, Real Food for Fertility, to set the record straight and debunk myths about some of the most common preconception and pregnancy routine practices and complications. The nutritional choices we make do have an impact on all of these areas, and the mainstream medical paradigm is slow to adapt, per usual.

In this episode we discussed:

What is the real deal with the infamous glucose test? Why is the artificial orange drink a.k.a. Glucola the “gold standard” when testing women for Gestational Diabetes, and what are the shortcomings with the 50g, 75g, and 100g screening tests?
How can Gestational Diabetes be managed, and what is the problem with the mainstream medical model’s current guidelines for GD management?
When it comes to preconception and fertility, we of course have to mention The Pill. What must women know about their fertility when coming off the pill, and how does hormonal birth control impact future fertility outcomes and nutrient stores?
What is recurrent miscarriage and how can women uncover the root cause?
Male Factor Fertility— what is one thing all men can do across the board to contribute to the fertility equation, since we know they play a role in this too?
What is the biggest scam with mainstream advice given for gestational hypertension, and what guidance should women follow instead?

Find Lily here

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THANKS TO SPONSOR:

Wild Nutritionist!

Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan

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#35: Thriving As a Single, Homeschooling Mom with Postpartum Doula Oni of Butterfly Birthcare May 03, 2024

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Oni, an Atlanta-based postpartum doula and single, homeschooling mom to two daughters aged eight and ten reveals her methods for making her non-traditional lifestyle work for her rather than against her. We loved the gentle wisdom and powerful reminders woven into this interview and we hope they resonate just as much with you.
We delve into concepts such as:
the importance of veering away from the martyrdom mindset in motherhood
Oni's abandonment of the feminist movement and her calling to homeschool her two girls
how single motherhood does not have to pose a barrier to homeschooling and/or your career
how we women need to lean on our local community in person, not just online, for holistic support
the delicate balance of setting boundaries and showing up as her authentic self as a postpartum doula while also staying open-minded to clients' varying needs
the debacle of the night shift as a postpartum doula— does it help or hinder the breastfeeding relationship within the mother-baby dyad?
how we don't have to and should not try to be everything to everyone when serving clients in our business
how to know when it's the right time to take an overnight trip without your little one

Connect with Oni:
Instagram: @butterflybirthcare
Website: https://www.butterflybirthcare.com/

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THANKS TO SPONSOR:

Wild Nutritionist!

Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan

Stay Connected With Me:

Subscribe to Moms Off The Record on YouTube

JOIN THE MOTR PRIVATE COMMUNITY here

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#34: Kat is Pregnant With Baby #2! Apr 19, 2024

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The (K)at is finally out of the bag! Kat is expecting baby #2!! It would be a little weird if we withheld the most compelling aspects of this wild pregnancy and plans for a sovereign birth (we explain what that means too) as two moms who host a podcast dedicated to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. So, we of course had to divulge the details. It's too exciting not to share! We answer some of our listener questions submitted via instagram stories as well.

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Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan

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#33: Ancestral Living and Nourishing Our Families with Hilda Labrada Gore Apr 05, 2024

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Hilda Labradore Gore is the host and producer of Wise Traditions— the official Weston A. Price Foundation podcast.

Hilda brings her innate positivity, decades-long wisdom on ancestral practices, and exuberant demeanor to the virtual table where the three of us discuss topics such as:

How do we know which food movements du jour are truly right for us? Raw Milk and beef liver are all the rage now, but before that everyone was talking about Paleo, Keto, Pegan, Raw before 4pm and the list goes on.
Should we be concerned with the latest measles "outbreak"?
How can we embrace the "80/20" lifestyle with what we know about artificial food dyes, glyphosate, and other false foods that hijack our taste buds?
What are Hilda's favorite go-to simple, nutrient-dense snacks for young children and dinners for the entire family?
What is one simple way we can deepen our connection and strengthen our relationship with our children?
How we can nourish our families outside of diet?
Food fads that will not age will such as the normalization of seed oils and lab-grown meat!

We absolutely loved our conversation with Hilda! As her IG handle suggests, she has a completely holistic perspective on caring for ourselves and our families, and her warmth beams during this interview. We hope you gleaned as much inspiration and wisdom from this upbeat and enlightening conversation as we did.

Follow Hilda on instagram

Check out Hilda's website

Tune in to the Wise Traditions podcast

Resources:

Support the show

THANKS TO SPONSOR:

Wild Nutritionist!

Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan

Stay Connected With Me:

Subscribe to Moms Off The Record on YouTube

JOIN THE MOTR PRIVATE COMMUNITY here

Book a potty training 1:1 consult with me here

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Love Moms off the Record? You can directly support the show here

Thank you for leaving a rating and written review on Apple and Spotify! This is the best, free way to support the podcast.
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#32: Fun Q&A with Kat & April - Answering Your Questions from Instagram Stories Mar 22, 2024

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In response to welcoming an influx of new followers on our Instagram page (hi!!), we decided it would be fun and informative to see what you wanted us to discuss in an upcoming episode.
So, in this episode we both address as many of the questions you posed as we could. Don’t worry if your question was not addressed; we will address the remaining questions in a Q&A part 2!
As a teaser, some of the questions we transparently answer include:
⁃Thoughts on gentle parenting
⁃Cloth diapering
⁃Red light therapy
⁃Postpartum depletion
⁃How we teach our children about religion
⁃Flathead’s impact on milestones
⁃The comparison trap on social media
-and so much more!
Resources and Discount Codes Mentioned:

Go Diaper Free Resources (code MOTR for 15% off)
Hope & Plum Baby Carriers (code CALLMEMRSWEST for 10% off)
Artipoppe Carriers (DM us @MomsOffTheRecordPod for the discount code)
April's TikTok with babywearing tutorials
Dr. Green Life holistic remedies (code MOMSOFFTHERECORD10 for 10% off)
Anisa Woodall's Resilient Motherhood Course and Recipes (code MOTR for $100 off)
Perfect Supplements for repletion (code MOTR10 for 10% off)
On Track Baby's NOEL Method
Follow Tristan Harris to learn more about the social media algorithms and check out the Center for Humane Technology

Support the show

THANKS TO SPONSOR:

Wild Nutritionist!

Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan

Stay Connected With Me:

Subscribe to Moms Off The Record on YouTube

JOIN THE MOTR PRIVATE COMMUNITY here

Book a potty training 1:1 consult with me here

Discount codes & links to my favorite courses and products here

Love Moms off the Record? You can directly support the show here

Thank you for leaving a rating and written review on Apple and Spotify! This is the best, free way to support the podcast.
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