The Modern Mamas Podcast

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MMP Ep. 117: Sitting at the Door Sep 04, 2019

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In this episode, Jess and Laura catchup on life, motherhood, and the importance of showing up for the ones we love even when it's HARD. This episode takes a deep turn, and we hope it might be as cathartic for you as it was for both of us. We also chat about finding our own rhythms, prioritizing and compartmentalizing self care, family life and work. If you love this one, let us know over on Instagram! We are so grateful for all of you.

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Laura – @laura.radicalroots

Jess – @jess.holdthespace

Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/

Jess’ website – https://www.jessgaertner.com/

MMP Ep. 116: Juli Bauer of Paleomg on the decision not to have kids Aug 28, 2019

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In this episode, Jess sits down with Juli Bauer of Paleomg, to chat one of our most requested topics - the decision to not have children. While many of our listeners are mamas or mamas to be, we have so many men and women following along who are still investigating the idea of motherhood, and it's important for us to honor that journey as an integral piece of our community! Juli shares her personal story, including how and why she arrived at her current decision, the conversation she had with her partner, how she navigates her friendships with the mamas in her life, managing societal expectations and so much more. She brings her classic humor, wit, and honesty to the table, and we are so excited to share this important episode with you all! Juli Bauer is a wife and mama to french bulldog Jackson. Juli is the founder and owner of the blog PaleOMG, which has over 650 paleo friendly recipes. She’s a fashion icon with regular weekly fashion posts, workouts and travel tips. Juli is a New York Times’ bestselling author including, The Paleo Kitchen and Juli Bauer's Paleo Cookbook.

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Follow @paleomg on Instagram.

Connect with Juli on her website (www.paleomg.com)

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Laura – @laura.radicalroots

Jess – @jess.holdthespace

Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/

Jess’ website – https://www.jessgaertner.com/

MMP Ep. 115: Kaylyn Easton on Sex and Intimacy in the Postpartum Period Aug 21, 2019

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In this episode, Laura sits down with Kaylyn Easton, founder of Chiavaye, to chat all things sex and intimacy in the postpartum period and beyond. She answers listener questions, and both Laura and Kaylyn share experiences and slowly but surely work to break down the taboos around this incredibly important conversation. Don't miss it!

Kaylyn is a former broadcast journalist, turned marketing exec, turned entrepreneur. Her personal, ongoing struggle with stage four endometriosis and open conversations she shared with real women discussing real sexual health concerns inspired Kaylyn to found Chiavaye {key-a-vay}, an all-natural, hypoallergenic, vegan personal moisturizer and lubricant tailored specifically to women facing healthcare challenges. The synthetic-free product has also been widely adopted by the holistic health community.

While Easton works daily to bring the business of Chiavaye to international markets, she is a passionate thought-leader, working to drive a comfortable conversation about personal care, largely based on her own health journey, and inspire mothers to serve a more powerful, transparent role in educating their daughters on sexual health.

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Follow @kaylyneaston and @chiavaye on Instagram.

Connect with Kaylyn on her website (www.chiavaye.com)

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Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/

Jess’ website – https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/

MMP Ep. 114: Modern Mamas Retreat Details, Disconnecting Dichotomy, and Camping Adventures Aug 14, 2019

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In this episode, Jess and Laura give all the juicy Modern Mamas Retreat details and catch up on the latest life happenings, including some epic camping experiences and what it's been like to navigate disconnecting when our work is all online. Enjoy!!

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Have Baby Will Camp post

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Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/

Jess’ website – https://www.jessgaertner.com/

MMP Ep. 113: Adrenal Fatigue in Motherhood with Caroline Potter Aug 07, 2019

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In this episode, Jess sits down with Caroline Potter, NTP to chat all things adrenal fatigue. Not only do we dive into what adrenal fatigue is, how to determine if you might have it, and easy, simple, doable action to support your body through it, but we also answer YOUR listener questions about it as well! This episode thinks about adrenal fatigue outside of the traditional box, and focuses on how many women may be struggling through this condition postpartum and throughout the motherhood journey. Caroline shares her story, and how she's come out of the "fog" during her first postpartum period. It's a good one you guys.

Caroline Potter is wife, mama and the voice behind the brand Flourish (www.flourish-living.com) where she encourages women to cultivate conscious living, balance grace with gumption and make small changes to have a big impact on their health, joy and energy! Caroline is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and author of the cookbook, All American Paleo Table.

Links and Such:

Follow @caroline__potter on Instagram.

Connect with Caroline on her website (www.flourish-living.com)

Click HERE to become part of the adrenal collective, and deep dive into your health.

Click HERE for Caroline's FREE guide to overcoming adrenal fatigue naturally.

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Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/

Jess’ website – https://www.jessgaertner.com/

MMP Ep. 112: Retreat details, Q&A, and Motherhood real talk Jul 31, 2019

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In this Q&A catchup episode, we share more details about our upcoming Modern Mamas Retreat in Santa Barbara, answer your questions as rapid-fire as we can, which isn't that rapid in reality, and wrap with some serious motherhood real talk. Want to join us in Santa Barbara? Stay tuned for registration details coming this week! And let us know in comments here or over on Instagram. Thank you for being a part of the Modern Mamas Community, friends. We are so grateful.

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Harry Potter Illustrated Books

Gruffalo

Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth

Everyone Poops

Elephant and Piggy

The Awakened Family

All About Sleep (episode 16)

Working Modern Mama (episode 38)

Mom Guilt (episode 31)

Want to come on our first ever retreat? Planning is in progress. Let us know in the Instagrampost for episode!

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Connect with us:

Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast

Laura – @laura.radicalroots

Jess – @jess.holdthespace

Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/

Jess’ website –https://www.jessgaertner.com/

MMP Ep. 111: The Period Repair Manual with Dr. Lara Briden Jul 24, 2019

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In this episode, Jess sits down with Dr. Lara Briden to chat about her incredible book, The Period Repair Manual, and answer ALL the listener questions! Not only do we deep dive into women's hormonal health, but we chat fertility, what's ACTUALLY happening during your cycle, hormonal acne, irregular periods, PCOS and SO.MUCH. MORE. This quick episode is basically a crash course in healthy cycles and it's one you will LOVE.

Dr. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and the period revolutionary—leading the change to better periods. Informed by a strong science background and more than twenty years with patients, Lara is a passionate communicator about women's health and alternatives to hormonal birth control. Her book Period Repair Manual is a manifesto of natural treatment for better hormones and better periods and provides practical solutions using nutrition, supplements, and natural hormones. Now in its second edition, the book has been an underground sensation and has worked to quietly change the lives of tens of thousands of women. Lara divides her time between Christchurch, New Zealand and Sydney, Australia, where she has her consulting rooms. She's helped thousands of women find relief for period problems such as PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, and perimenopause.

Links and Such:

Follow @larabriden on Instagram.

Find Dr. Briden's book The Period Repair Manual HERE.

Vist https://www.larabriden.comto learn more!

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Laura – @laura.radicalroots

Jess – @jess.holdthespace

Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/

Jess’ website –https://www.jessgaertner.com/

MMP Ep. 110: Denise Wiesner on sex talk and conceiving with love Jul 17, 2019

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In this episode, Laura sits down with Denise Wiesner to talk about intimacy, conception, fertility, and breaking down taboos around sex talk! She shares her many experiences with couple who after years of fertility struggles, were able to conceive through refocusing on intimacy and connection. She also shares many actionable tips we can all benefit from right now to bring intimacy and love back to our own lives. Don't miss this one! Let's talk about SEX.

Denise Wiesner is a Traditional Chinese medicine specialist and Author of the upcoming book , “Conceiving with Love.”
Wiesner shares how her multi-faceted approach, culled over 25 years of practice and including yoga, acupuncture and Tantra, has helped thousands of couples reconnect and ultimately conceive. Her methods have been proven for couples using both Western medicine, and those trying to conceive naturally. Wiesner uses acupuncture, herbs and lifestyle suggestions when she works with patients in person, and counsels patients worldwide to improve their fertility.

Links and Such:

Follow @denisewiesnerlacon Instagram.

Find Denise's Book Conceiving with Love HERE

Vist https://www.denisewiesner.com/moreto learn more!

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Laura – @laura.radicalroots

Jess – @jess.holdthespace

Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/

Jess’ website – https://www.jessgaertner.com/

MMP Ep. 109: Big announcements: bad news, good news, and life updates Jul 10, 2019

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In this episode, we share some big announcements including some bad news, followed by some really exciting news: we're hosting our first ever Modern Mamas Retreat in sunny Santa Barbara California in October! Who's in?? Tune in and let us know in comments over on Instagram. Thank you for being a part of the Modern Mamas Community.

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Modern Mamas - @modernmamaspodcast

Laura - @laura.radicalroots

Jess - @jess.holdthespace

Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/

Jess' website - https://www.jessgaertner.com/

MMP Ep. 108: All about the Enneagram with Beth McCord Jul 03, 2019

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In this episode, Jess sits down with Enneagram expert, Beth McCord to chat ALL things Enneagram. This is the perfect introductory episode to understanding what the Enneagram is, how it can be a powerful tool for self-awareness, relationship transformation, growth and development. We chat through all the numbers, and helpful tips on how to discover who YOU are. We even chat about how learning and knowing yourself and your partners, friends, children, etc. can transform the way you connect in your life with others, and allow you to move through the world with more compassion. Jess loved this episode so much, she is know working through Beth's coaching course - so you know it's a good one!

Your Enneagram Coach was founded by Beth McCord, an Enneagram speaker, coach and teacher for over 15 years.

Beth is passionate about coming alongside individuals and helping them re-write their story, allowing them to see that lasting change, meaningful relationships, and a life of deep purpose is possible. This passion is what drove her to create this community, a safe place for individuals to explore the Enneagram.

Links and Such:

Follow @yourenneagramcoach on Instagram. Visit

https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com to learn more!

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Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast

Laura – @laura.radicalroots

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Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/

Jess’ website – https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/

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