Two Kids and A Career

S2E30: She's Making History In The Plant-Based Diet World Dec 03, 2019

This week's guest is STL Veg Girl.

If you live in the St. Louis area, you’re bound to know or have heard of Caryn Dugan, A.K.A. STL Veg Girl.

Caryn lost her Dad to cancer in 2008 and 10 weeks after his passing, she was diagnosed with cancer. She decided to take matters into her own hands and research immune boosting diets and cancer prevention tips. All searches led to a plant-based diet. Fast forward, those searches lead to Caryn opening up the Nation’s first ever Center for Plant-based Living!

In this week’s episode, Jill Devine and Caryn talked about the journey from cancer scare to entrepreneur. They also discussed how Caryn doesn’t have children and she often felt left out among her Mommy friends, but now she understands her Mommy friends a little bit more because her child is in the form of a brick and mortar.

S2E29: This Mom, Along With So Many Other Moms, Needs To Cut Herself Some Slack Nov 26, 2019

The biggest compliment Jill Devine can receive about this podcast is hearing about women talking to other women about how much they love this podcast and how much they can relate to it.

This week’s guest is one of “those” women. Arlene Browne is friends with Rachel Sauter (a guest in Season 1, Episode 9). Rachel told Jill how much Arlene loved the podcast and she would be a perfect guest to have on. She explained that Arlene is a business owner, a mom to two kiddos, and so much more.

This episode served as a therapy session for Arlene. She was able to let some things off her chest and Jill was able to reinforce how good of a mom she is. Chances are you will nod in agreement when you listen to this episode.

S2E28: A Mom's Guide To A Calm Holiday Season Nov 19, 2019

Michelle Lynchard sent an email to Jill Devine, proposing being a guest on the podcast. Here’s some of that email:

I recently discovered your podcast and I am officially your new fan. :) I especially loved your episode with Allie Corey and Dana Dean (episode 22). I love the way you spread the message of “we’re all in this together” instead of “let’s judge other Moms.”

I am a Life Coach here in St. Louis. I specialize in helping overwhelmed, busy Moms bring more calm to their lives.

Would you be interested in doing an episode like “A Mom's Guide to a Calm Holiday Season”?

I’d love to work with you. Thanks for the good, positive Mom energy you’re putting out into the world.

Jill thought, “a calm holiday season”? 100%, YES! This episode taught Jill much more than how to create a calm holiday season. It was a very therapeutic episode and you will more than likely feel the same after you listen.

In the episode, Michelle refers to the holiday guide to help with your calm Holiday season. Here is the link for the holiday guide: http://bit.ly/mlholiday

S2E27: Co-Sleeping, We Go There Nov 13, 2019

Tony Colombo had a very different idea of what he was going to talk to Jill Devine about in this week’s episode. He thought Jill wanted to talk about the crazy labor & delivery stories with his three children, but Jill had other thoughts in mind.

Jill wanted to talk to Tony about the difference of having children in your early twenties vs. having children in your early forties. She wondered if you're more patient the older you get, if you have stricter rules, if it's easier, etc. In addition to those thoughts, through a mutual friend, Jill found out Tony and his wife co-sleep with their youngest and Jill HAD to talk to him about it because … well, take a listen to find out why.

S2E26: She Has All The Tips On What To Do In The City You Live Nov 05, 2019

What should we do today? Parents ask that very popular question on a daily basis. Thank goodness for Jen Cowan because she has an answer for that question.

Most know Jen as “And Hattie Makes Three”. She is a lifestyle blogger and has all the tips on what to do in the St. Louis area.

Of course, we talked a lot about Hattie, her five-year-old daughter, on this week’s episode, along with what led her to become a lifestyle blogger and the things she loves about the city she lives in.

S2E25: The Women Behind #MOMTRUTHS, Cat & Nat!!! Oct 29, 2019

Get ready to laugh (and maybe pee your pants a little bit) during this week’s episode of Two Kids and A Career, as Cat & Nat are Jill Devine's guests. Jill loves their mission “… to bring laughter and a sense of community to women and moms.”

Cat & Nat know a thing or two about motherhood; between the two of them, they have seven kids. They’ve experienced the loneliness of motherhood and unrealistic portrayals of motherhood, so they decided to do something about it … insert #MOMTRUTHS here. #MOMTRUTHS bring humor to topics that some moms are afraid to talk about and some of those topics are discussed in this week’s episode.

Cat & Nat and Jill also talked about the #MOMTRUTHS Live tour, which Cat & Nat are bringing to the River City Casino on Friday, November 8th. You deserve a night out where you can laugh alongside other moms. PLUS, there are professional male dancers!

S2E24: Food Can Play A Powerful Role In Bringing Your Family Together Oct 22, 2019

“Have a meal with your family.” A simple, but very important statement made by Chef Liz of Tenacious Eats.

On this week’s episode, Chef Liz gave Jill Devine some great advice on getting Jill’s girls interested in all types of food and the importance of cooking with them. Chef Liz and Jill also talked about the mom guilt Chef Liz felt while she was a restaurant chef and having to work nights. So, she figured out how to make a living still cooking, but on her own terms.

Oh, and you would think a chef would like to watch Food Network, right? She doesn’t because it’s unrealistic. Another reason not to assume!

S2E23: Friendships Will Change and Evolve Based On Major Events In Your Life Oct 15, 2019

There are people who come in your life based on the season you are living. Some of those people could become lifelong friends and some will go away once the season is over.

Out of Jill Devine’s best friends, she was the last one to get married and the last one to have kids. She learned a lot about herself and about her friends during those very important seasons.

Katie Fitzpatrick is living the opposite life as Jill. She is the first to get married among her group of best friends and she is having some challenging times with those friendships. Jill did her best to give Katie advice from a late bloomers perspective.

S2E22: Two TV Personalities Get Candid About Being Moms Oct 08, 2019

Allie Corey and Dana Dean are TV personalities on KSDK News Channel 5, a NBC affiliate in St. Louis, Missouri. They both agree they knew what they signed up for when they chose television as their career, which comes with good and bad opinions by viewers. Most often, it is bad opinions.

Both women are moms and both have faced scrutiny of viewers for their looks and actions as mothers. Allie and Dana discussed their feelings about the scrutiny with Jill Devine. They also talked about a VERY debatable topic, one that has never been discussed on this podcast before.

S2E21: Here’s How A Husband and Wife Are Inspiring Others To Embark On Their Own Wellness Journey Oct 01, 2019

Travel does the mind and body good, right? According to Forbes Travel Guide, women who go on trips more frequently are less likely to become tense, depressed or tired and are happier with their marriages. Vacationing improves your mood and reduces stress. It also can temporarily help boost productivity.

Lauren Pronger can attest to all of the above. Inspired by her father’s wellness-through-travel journey, Lauren witnessed the positive impact travel has on health from a very young age. Along with her husband, NHL Hall of Famer Chris Pronger, the couple have launched Well Inspired Travels.

Well Inspired Travels is a place to book health-centric vacations and explore healthy recipes, fitness tutorials, nutrition, beauty, health, and various travel products.

I talked to Lauren and Chris about their new venture ... and a whole lot more, like how they met ;) ... on this week’s episode.

S1E20: Losing A Pet Is Never Easy Sep 03, 2019

“Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day. It is amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them.” John Grogan, American Author

Full disclosure, if you aren’t an animal lover or don’t understand how a pet can be considered part of your family, this episode isn’t for you.

The final episode of Season 1 is dedicated to Brian and Jill’s first baby, Apple, an English Bulldog. A couple of months ago, Apple passed away unexpectedly.

A dedication is the least Jill could do. After all, she’s pretty much the reason why Jill started this podcast.

S1E19: No Filter Needed Aug 27, 2019

Four women sharing the same story. Each a working mom with emotional toddlers. Each trying to handle and cope with their own emotions. Each trying to do their best every single day.

Joining Jill Devine this week, the ladies behind Socially Jen & Co.: Jen Singleton, Alicia Underwood, and Becky Lairson.

As experts of creating a filtered version within this constantly changing digital age, we decided to dive into the unedited version of these hilarious ladies and their relationships with one another.

S1E18: She Had At Least Five Miscarriages While Trying To Conceive Aug 20, 2019

This week’s guest on Two Kids and A Career had at least five miscarriages that she knows of. Kate Rodenfels shared her infertility struggles, as well as the lessons she learned with the hope of helping someone who may be going through a similar situation.

S1E17: He’s A Recovering Alcoholic And Battling Cancer, But Motivating Others With His Positive Attitude Aug 14, 2019

Paul Cook is a recovering alcoholic who is using his past behavior to help others. He’s helping educate youth and their parents about risky behavior and what can come from it. He discussed this very important educational piece with Jill Devine on this week’s episode of Two Kids and A Career.

S1E16: If You Want To Have A Healthier Lifestyle And Attitude, YOU Have To Make The Change And Surround Yourself With People That Want The Same Thing Aug 06, 2019

On this week’s episode of Two Kids and A Career, a topic that still has a negative stigma attached to it is discussed. That topic is mental health. Toni Peanick is the owner of The Color Room, a local spa and salon located in Wentzville, MO. She opened up about her battle with depression and anxiety and the way she coped with it in the past vs. the way she copes with it now.

S1E15: Raising Your Child When You Don’t Have Money Vs. Raising Your Child When You Have Money Jul 30, 2019

Imagine this … Christmas is right around the corner and you can’t afford to buy your child one gift. You don’t want to disappoint them, so you find something in your house and try to take it back to a store that doesn’t even carry the item you are trying to take back because you want your child to have a gift under the Christmas tree on Christmas day. That was a hard reality for Dave Glover, host of the Dave Glover Show on FM NewsTalk 97.1. Dave talked to Jill Devine about his financial hardships and the lessons it has taught him as a father.

S1E14: (Part 1): She's A Fitness Guru, A Photographer, An Essential Oil Advocate, and Most Importantly, A Friend Jul 23, 2019

Joy Holdmeier is the creator of Go Fit Mom. She's "motivating & coaching you to become a fit mom, raise a healthy family, and create your happy life".

In this week's episode, Joy talked to Jill Devine about Go Fit Mom and the REAL truth behind it. It's not about a diet or trying to be skinny because those things don't work. It's about being healthy - body and mind.

Her motto is one to write down and keep close to your heart ... "If you love your children, take care of their mother."

S1E14: (Part 2): Tips On How To Keep Your Children and Yourself From Engaging In Negative Self-Image Talk Jul 23, 2019

In Part 2, Joy Holdmeier talked in detail about her three daughters and how she's raising them to not engage in negative self-image talk. One word she constantly uses with her girls is the word STRONG. She also tells her daughters not to focus on what someone's body looks like, but what it's for.

Also, Joy and Jill Devine talked even more about Joy's business, Go Fit Mom, in Part 2. Joy touched on how Got Fit Mom helps with self-development for women and how your health, your energy, your attitude, and your strength will help you get better at all areas of your life.

S1E13: The Moms From #IMOMSOHARD Jul 16, 2019

The Moms behind #IMOMSOHARD, Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley, were Jill Devine’s guests this week. These ladies are hilarious and they aren’t afraid to talk about their parenting fails and wins! From their bio, “They laugh about all of the craziness that comes with being a mom and they want you to laugh about it too! From snot to stretchmarks to sleepless nights, Kristin and Jen know firsthand that parenting is a hard job ... They try, they fail, they support each other, and they mom as hard as they can.”

On this week's episode, the ladies talked about their current comedy tour (“Mom’s Night Out: Round 2”), married sex, their guilty pleasure food, being a “mom dancer”, advice for new moms, and SO much more!

S1E12: A Father Stays Sober For His Son Jul 09, 2019

Our kids can be a driving force in the decisions we make. For example, one father stopped drinking alcohol the day his son was born. He knew he had a problem and didn’t want his son to be affected by it. Jill Devine spoke to the son, Haze, about his father’s decision.

Now a father himself, Haze has realized he has a problem with alcohol and his son is his driving force to stay sober. In this week’s episode, it all comes full circle. Haze opens up about his past and current struggle to stay sober.

S1E11: (Part 2): Our Self-Image Thoughts And How Debilitating They Can Be Jul 02, 2019

Sticking around for a Part 2, Annie Frey and Katie Fitzpatrick get personal with Jill Devine about self-image/body issues. All three women shared personal stories about their self-image/body issues and the impact it has made on them. Great advice was given on how to try to combat those issues and the things the ladies would like to see for the next generation of young ladies.

AND make sure you stick around for the end of this episode to find out how Disney World, an airplane, a stranger’s vomit, and free whiskey changed Annie’s life.

S1E11: (Part 1): Warning … We Talk Politics, But Not Necessarily In The Way You May Be Thinking Jul 02, 2019

Annie Frey and Katie Fitzpatrick joined Jill Devine on this weeks’ episode. Annie and Katie are paving the way for other women who want to get in talk radio, specifically on a male dominated radio station. “The Annie Frey Show” can be heard Monday-Friday from 12-3p on FM NewsTalk 97.1, which is a talk radio format that covers everything from current events to politics.? From national to local, 97.1 is a hub of information mixed in with conservative opinion.

The show recently won a Gracie Award: “The Gracie Awards recognize exemplary programming created by women, for women and about women in all facets of media and entertainment. The Gracies focus on women who are making positive change and who further the discussion of what a fulfilling career in media looks like.”

In Part 1 of the discussion, Annie and Katie discussed their role on 97.1, accepting the Gracie Award, politics (gasp, they mention President Trump!!), and how women get in their own way.

S1E10: Am I Really An Animal Lover Now That I Have Kids? Jun 25, 2019

She’s baaaack! Jamie Case, Executive Director at Gateway Pet Guardians, joins Jill for Episode 10. Jill has been having some conflicting feelings about her love for animals, in particular her dog, Apple, now that she has children. It’s been weighing heavily on Jill’s mind and she wanted to bring in an animal expert and a true animal lover to help her sort through the thoughts and feelings.

S1E9: (Part 2): The Future Of Social Media With Our Children Jun 18, 2019

In Part 2 of Episode 9, Jill continued the discussion with Rachel Sauter. The majority of the conversation was about the future of social media and in particular, the future of social media with our children. Jill and Rachel also discussed the future goals of Leopard Boutique and the plans Leopard has for its clientele, which includes how to improve upon creating experiences for anyone who walks through their doors.

S1E9: (Part 1): How A Boutique Owner Is Empowering And Creating Experiences For Women In Her Store Jun 18, 2019

Jill has been open about not being a huge fan of boutiques because of the stigma attached to them … overpriced and only people who are a size small can fit in the clothes. Jill stumbled across a boutique, Leopard Boutique, in her hometown and decided to check it out despite her previous feelings. She ended up meeting the owner, Rachel Sauter, and that meeting changed her attitude about shopping in a boutique. That meeting also started a friendship. That meeting also ignited inspiration. Leopard offers an experience of empowerment for its clientele. Rachel talks about that in Part One of Episode Nine.

S1E8: The Day "Miss Vegas" Took Her Daughter To School Jun 11, 2019

Imagine taking your daughter to school and another mother judges you out loud and your daughter hears it. What would you do? How would you react? What would you say?

This scenario happened to this week's guest and she tells Jill all about it.

S1E7: On Opposite Ends Of The Spectrum With Our Kids Jun 04, 2019

The saying is true, time goes by way too fast. With two little ones at home, Jill isn't close to visiting colleges with her daughters, but that time will come and it will come fast.

Valarie Goldstein is at that point in her life with her children and she discussed how it's making her feel, as well as providing some tips on how to prepare for an empty nest.

S1E6: Carrie Underwood Doesn't Have It All Together May 21, 2019

It’s very to assume celebrities have it all and they have zero insecurities. Why would someone who’s rich and famous dislike the way they look? Or why would someone rich and famous be able to be Supermom and handle everything smoothly? That’s just ridiculous. Jill took this episode to talk about Carrie Underwood and the things Carrie has recently opened up about, including: Carrie’s comments about her post-baby body and how it has been harder for her to bounce back after baby #2 and her interview with Natalie Morales about juggling being a mom and her “Cry Pretty” tour.

S1E5: Why Would I Think A Woman Without Kids Couldn’t Console Me? May 14, 2019

When Jill was on maternity leave with her youngest daughter, she had a text conversation with one of her "non-mom" friends, Rachel Zimmerman. The night before their conversation, Jill experienced a weak moment with the baby (one of many) and she told Rachel about it. Rachel's response wasn't what Jill was expecting and Jill wasn't not sure why she didn't expect that kind of response from her. The conversation is discussed in this week's episode.

S1E4: Hoda Kotb Should Be My Friend Apr 30, 2019

About two years ago, Jill started paying a little more attention to Hoda Kotb when Hoda announced she adopted a baby girl. Jill had a baby girl about six months before that and could relate to the love Hoda had for her first-born. Fast forward to now and with Jill having her second daughter four months ago and Hoda having her second daughter a month ago, more connection! Jill loves the positive energy Hoda radiates and wants to be her friend.

S1E3: Infertility Talk Apr 30, 2019

One conversation that's extremely hard to have is the conversation about infertility. Everyone has a story and some stories are a little harder to hear than others. Jill's friend, Erika, opened up about her six-year long struggle trying to conceive. Erika was very candid about the hurt she felt being surrounded by pregnant women. She gave great advice for those who are struggling.

S1E2: The Animal Welfare Industry and Family Life Apr 30, 2019

On today's episode, Jill talks to Jamie Case, Executive Director of Gateway Pet Guardians (GPG). The animal welfare industry isn't exactly known for its struggles with juggling family life, so Jamie is experiencing new territory with that, on top of opening a brand new resource center for GPG. She is passionate about her career and helping animals in need, but she's also spending more time away from her kids right now and they are noticing her absence.

S1E1: The Launch Apr 30, 2019

Welcome to the first episode of Two Kids and A Career with Jill Devine. This podcast came to fruition when Jill was on maternity leave with her first daughter. She wanted to talk about the struggles of juggling motherhood and family life with a career. Jill also wanted to have real conversations about topics that some women are scared to have with their best friends, sisters, moms, etc. because of fear of being shamed or judged. Some of these conversations are the most important to be had so you know you aren’t alone. In the "launch" episode, Jill explains the moment she realized she needed to do this podcast.

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