The Modern Mamas Podcast

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MMP Ep 307: I Can Do Hard Things May 03, 2023

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In this week’s catchup episode, Laura and Jess reunite for life updates, including a photography retreat recap from Jess and processing plus more on the path moving forward for Laura and her family after an emergency surgery scare and slow healing. As always, we are so very grateful for the space to share our journeys and the solidarity that comes from this incredible community. Thank you for being here, friends!

As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3

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MMP EP 306: Laura talks: We Can Do Hard Things Apr 26, 2023

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This week, Laura sits down for a solo episode, sharing the real and raw of the experience of her husband Rusty’s scary emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix. Tune in for cathartic processing around the fear of loss, the whirlwind events, and the the heavy mental load. But also the immense gratitude for an incredible community, the healing, and the silver linings. As always, we are SO grateful for this community and the support, love, and solidarity through every season. THANK YOU!

As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3

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MMP Ep 305: What we're loving with Guest Co-Host Becca Roses Apr 19, 2023

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Tune in this week as Jess sits and chats with friend and epigenetics coach Becca Roses, for a special guest co-host episode. While the Bruner family takes time to rest and recover, Becca steps in to chat with Jess about all the things we're loving right now. We deep dive into everything from books, to shows, to movies, to wellness trends we love (and ones we can't quite get on board with). If you're looking for a fun, lighthearted listen, we've got you covered! Stay tuned for next week for an update from Laura, but until then, we hope you enjoy!

As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3

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MMP Ep 304: Katie Ferraro: Baby Led Weaning Made Easy Apr 12, 2023

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This week, Laura sits down with Katie Ferraro, Registered Dietitian specializing in baby-led weaning and a mom of 7. She hosts the top-rated parenting podcast BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY and helps parents, caregivers and healthcare providers give their babies a safe start to solid foods using baby-led weaning. Tune in for the power of BLW, the empowerment and benefits that come from letting our babies’ choose what and how much when it comes to food, how to sift through the misinformation around feeding our babies safely, and so much more.

More from Katie:

Register for her free 1-hour online video workshop BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS and grab your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list by going to:

Website: www.babyledweaning.co

Instagram: @babyledweaningteam

As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3

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Thank you to our Sponsors!

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MMP Ep 303: Jess Gaertner on the Enneagram Basics Apr 05, 2023

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This week is our first EVER solo episode, where Jess sits down all by herself to chat all things Enneagram! Jess gets a chance to introduce the basic concepts of the Enneagram from her point of view as an Enneagram coach, and starts to give you a foundational understanding of what the Enneagram is and isn't and what it can do for you. It can be really frustrating when you and other people see the world differently, and sometimes you might not even understand why you act the way you do. This episode will help you start to grasp the tools of the Enneagram so you can be confident in who you are and understand how to relate to others.

If you're looking for MORE on the Enneagram, Jess also just launched her NEW 3 Course Enneagram Bundle with a limited introductory pricing ( no discount code needed). Not only can you dive deeper into the basics, but you can also learn to understand more about the numbers in regards to health + wellness, and work + business. Check out the course HERE.

As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3

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MMP Ep 302: What Will Be, Will Be Mar 29, 2023

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Tune into this week’s catchup for candid life updates, husband communication reflections, summer travel planning, and musings on prioritizing presence in this very full season. Thank you for being here, friends! We’re so grateful for the space to share and connect.

As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3

Join us on Patreon!

Thank you to our Sponsors!

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MMP Ep 301: How to have age appropriate conversations about sex and intimacy with Mary Flo Ridley Mar 22, 2023

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Today Jess gets to sit down with Mary Flo Ridley, founder of Birds & Bees, a company that seeks to empower and equip families and caregivers to have age appropriate conversations with children about sex, intimacy, and their changing bodies. We chat about EVERYTHING, including what ages to start talking, what vocabulary to use, why it's so important for us as parents to be the one initiating this conversations, and how to think about YOUR family message when it comes to sex and intimacy. As always, this information is mean to supply support and information to you as the caregiver of your children, and YOU ultimately are the ones that get to make the decision on how to move forward.

As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3

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MMP Ep 300: L&J Talk: Supplements & Sobriety Mar 15, 2023

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In this week’s topical, Jess and Laura sit down to share daily supplement regimens, the what, when, and how. And Jess opens up more about the why behind choosing a year of sobriety. All that with some life updates thrown in too. Thank you for being here, friends. We’re grateful for the space to share our journeys and the support from this community.

As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3

Join us on Patreon!

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Foria Intimacy Products - Get 20% off your first order of CBD based intimacy products by visiting foriawellness.com/MODERNMAMAS OR use code MODERNMAMAS at checkout.

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MMP Ep 299: We’re So Low Maintenance Mar 08, 2023

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This week, catch a casual life update from Laura and Jess, as well as their current beverage situation! Laura recaps her recent travel, quality friend and family time, as well as the best chocolate croissants! Jess gives an update on some recent health struggles and the magic on the other side of surrendering to the power of pause! Thank you for tuning in, for joining us with open hearts, and for being a part of this community. Love what you hear here? Please share with a friend!

As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3

Join us on Patreon!

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Foria Intimacy Products - Get 20% off your first order of CBD based intimacy products by visiting foriawellness.com/MODERNMAMAS OR use code MODERNMAMAS at checkout.

Paleovalley - 15% off with code: modernmamas

MMP Ep 298: Boy Mom Birth Stories with Miranda Alcaraz of Street Parking Mar 01, 2023

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This week, Laura sits down with Miranda Alcaraz, wife, mom of 3 young boys, co-founder and acting CEO of Street Parking, and former CrossFit Athlete and Seminar Staff Trainer with years of experience in both competition and fitness education. Miranda joins us to share her three beautiful (and real and raw) birth stories, along with some serious real talk about motherhood, building a business, fitness freedom, and putting family first.

As always this is just us sharing our own unique experiences and is in no way meant as a commentary on YOUR unique life - we hope you enjoy our story <3

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