The Modern Mamas Podcast

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MMP Ep 177: Lori Epting - From Chaos to Connection Nov 04, 2020

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This week, Laura sits down with Lori Epting, licensed clinical mental health counselor and author of From Chaos to Connection: A Marriage Counselor's Candid Guide for the Modern Couple. She specializes in marriages and relationships, and brings so much wisdom to this episode, including some tips and tools that might not be what you expect. We could all use practical tips and realistic expectations to help our relationships through all seasons. We are grateful for Lori and this important conversation helping to de-stygmatize therapy and relationship struggles because we all have them.

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MMP Ep 176: Ethical and Sustainable Fashion with Mackenzie Neally Oct 28, 2020

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In this episode, Jess sits down with Mackenzie Neally of the Enlighten Me podcast to chat all about the basics of ethical clothing production and making it as accessible as possible. We’ll be talking transparent manufacturing, environmental sustainability, fashion waste, natural vs. synthetic fibers, being ethical at home, and more!

Come listen and learn all about:

Fast fashion vs. slow fashion
What makes clothing ethical/sustainable
What is fashion waste
top tips for transitioning to ethical and sustainable clothing in your own home
Ethical brands to buy new from
Tips to buying second hand clothing

Connect with Mackenzie on IG @theheartfelthippie

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MMP Ep 175: Year of the Menstrual Cycle Oct 21, 2020

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In this week’s episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Jess and I sit down for another catchup, and I spill all the juice details of this move, how we’re settling in, school for Evie, the return of my fifth vital sign, what’s next for us, and more. Jess dives into her latest life updates, including some big steps she’s taking for her health. We hope you’ll tune in!

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MMP Ep 174: Michelle Tagge on Postpartum Nourishment - Body & Soul Oct 14, 2020

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In this episode, Laura sits down with Michelle Tagge, NTP, mama of two, voice behind the Nourished and Nurturing Podcast, and co-author of the Postpartum Guide. They talk all things nourishment and self care postpartum, setting mamas up to thrive in those weeks after baby, experiencing postpartum during Covid quarantine, and so. much. more. Michelle is a wealth of knowledge and her approach is such a breath of fresh air. We hope you'll tune in!

Find Michelle's Postpartum Guide HERE.
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MMP Ep 173: Normalizing Different with Melissa Guevara Oct 07, 2020

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In this episode, Jess sits down with her Melissa Guevara, a good friend and Executive Director of the nonprofit organization, BIRTHFIT for Everyone. Melissa not only has a master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education and Administrative Services, but also works as a Special Education Administrator all while raising her incredible three-year old autistic son. In this episode we get to talk about:

How her journey thus far as a parent with an autistic son has changed her perspective on parenting and teaching
Why Equal access and normalizing “different” is so deeply important and how the greatest challenge of the disabled community is society itself
Her work in the birth world and the intersectionality of her advocacy for disability and maternal rights
and so so much more!

Follow along on Instagram at @melissa.a.guevara and @birthfitforeveryone_nonprofit

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MMP Ep 172: Waiting Place Sep 30, 2020

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In this episode, Jess and Laura get together for another much needed catchup episode. Laura shares the latest updates on what's become a post-evacuation complicated move and the challenges, heartache, and hope that have come with it. And Jess dives deeper into life in the midsts of transitioning the kiddos back to school and the complicated feelings that come with that. Tune in for life updates, feeling updates, community updates and so much more. We also announce a fun monthly GIVEAWAY! We hope you'll tune in, and we'd love to hear from you!

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MMP Ep 171: Christine Platt of The Afrominimalist Sep 23, 2020

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In this week’s episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, Laura had the pleasure of interviewing Christine Platt of the Afrominimalist. Christine Platt is a literacy advocate and passionate activist for social justice and policy reform. A believer in the power of storytelling as a tool for social change, Christine’s literature centers on teaching race, equity, diversity and inclusion to people of all ages. On top of her work as an author (Evie’s favorite, by the way), Christine currently serves as the Managing Director of the Antiracist Research & Policy Center at American University. This episode dives deep into her story, her work, and the profound ways she’s inspiring change. Friends, this episode is a powerful one not to be missed. I hope you’ll tune in!

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MMP Ep 170: Conscious Parenting with Katherine Winter-Sellery Sep 16, 2020

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In this episode, Jess sits down with Katherine Winter-Sellery. the CEO of the Conscious Parenting Revolution and creator of the Guidance Approach to Parenting. Her work dives into everything from conflict-resolution skills to communicating more effectively with children and adults. My talk with Katherine couldn't have come at a better time amidst all of the challenges of parenting during a global pandemic, and we chat how to minimize misunderstandings and melt-downs, and communicate with more collaboration, cooperation and consideration.

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MMP Ep 169: What is life? Take two. Sep 09, 2020

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In this episode, Jess and Laura get together for another much needed catchup episode. Laura shares all of the details about wildfire evacuations, being forced back on the road, and the processing that's gone along with it. And Jess dives deeper into life in the midsts of distance learning and entrepreneur life. That, and so much more. We hope you'll tune in, and we'd love to hear from you!

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MMP Ep 168: Dr. Lindsay Mumma on Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy & Postpartum Sep 02, 2020

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In this episode, Laura sits down for a chat with great friend and brilliant human, Dr. Lindsay Mumma. Lindsay is a wife, mother, and chiropractor with a background in rehab and performance that she applies to caring primarily for pregnant and postpartum patients. She is adamant about respect, values intentional communication, believes that truly anything is possible, and asks more questions than has answers. In this episode we cover all of the above and more, and we hope you’ll tune in!

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