Learning To Mom ® Motherhood Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting Mothers

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1. Breaking Cycles Without Perfect Parenting with Eli Harwood (Attachmentnerd) | Ep. 165

   26 Oct 2026 · 45 min · S4 E165

   Worried you're going to pass down the same patterns you grew up with? This episode is FOR YOU. Eli Harwood (Attachment Nerd) is back, and she's breaking down what cycle breaking actually looks like day to day, without…

2. The Couch Hang: a friend to all is a friend to none

   23 Oct 2026 · 34 min

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3. Why Kegels AREN'T the Answer: Pelvic Floor Healing | Ep. 164

   19 Oct 2026 · 51 min · S4 E164

   Still leaking when you sneeze and quietly assuming that's just your life now, even though you may not be FRESH postpartum? Or faithfully doing your Kegels and wondering why NOTHING is actually getting better? Then…

4. Co Sleeping with a toddler: safety rules, sibling transitions, and is it time for it to end? (with Tiffany Belanger from Cosleepy) | Ep. 163

   12 Oct 2026 · 47 min · S4 E163

   if you've never learned how to do it safely, if you want to know how to make it more comfortable now that your little one is a toddler, or if you're wondering how in the world you cosleep with a toddler AND a newborn…

5. The Couch Hang: School Photos, Starbucks and Pregnancy Pillows

   9 Oct 2026 · 29 min

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6. The 5 Things I Wish I Started Earlier as a Mom | Ep. 162

   5 Oct 2026 · 39 min · S4 E162

   An honest look into 5 things I wish I started doing earlier as a mom. This podcast has changed me so much as a mom, and these five are the things I've come to learn about how I mother and how my kids are wired, and I…

7. Interior Design for Overwhelmed Moms: How to Create a Calmer, More Cohesive Home (Without Being a Minimalist) with Anita Yokota | Ep. 161

   28 Sep 2026 · 44 min · S4 E161

   How to design your home to make you CALMER! This week, licensed therapist turned interior designer Anita Yokota breaks down why a cluttered, chaotic home literally spikes your cortisol and keeps your nervous system…

8. The Couch Hang: Mean Girls, Mini Vans and Mahjong

   25 Sep 2026 · 54 min

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9. How to Break Up With Your Phone: Being a More Present Parent with Catherine Price | Ep. 160

   21 Sep 2026 · 53 min · S4 E160

   On your phone way more than you want to be, even when you're trying to be present with your kids? Can't seem to put it down no matter how hard you try? this episode is FOR YOU! This week, I sat down with Catherine…

10. How to Potty Train Your 2-3 Year Old Without the Power Struggles with Oh Crap Potty Training | Ep. 159

    14 Sep 2026 · 51 min · S4 E159

    Don't know where to begin with potty training your 2-3 year old, or just need some direction and help?? This interview with Jamie Glowacki IS FOR YOU, so buckle in!! This episode is going to change EVERYTHING for your…

11. The Couch Hang: Birth stories, Heatless Curls, and Men Could NEVER

    11 Sep 2026 · 33 min

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12. Sibling Transitions: Preparing Your Kid for a New Baby | Ep. 158

    7 Sep 2026 · 41 min · S4 E158

    No matter how much you prep them, the transition to a new sibling is going to be hard. You can absolutely make it easier, and I did a lot of things that I think really helped, but there's no such thing as an easy…

13. Raising Kids in the Age of AI with Wharton Professor Kartik Hosanagar | Ep. 157

    31 Aug 2026 · 58 min · S4 E157

    Our kids are growing up in a world run by AI and algorithms, it's SO important we actually understand what's going on with these technologies in order to parent in this age. This week i sat down with Kartik Hosanagar,…

14. The Couch Hang: Colic, First Haircuts and Scary Movies

    27 Aug 2026 · 36 min

    And we're back with another episode of The Couch Hang! Laila shares her current struggles with colic (and her baby's tongue tie and frenectomy), Meghan shares her kid free weekend and together they talk first haircuts!…

15. From I Do to We Do: Navigating Marriage While Parenting with Eli Weinstein | Ep. 156

    24 Aug 2026 · 51 min · S4 E156

    THE episode to listen to if you're marriage has been struggling since becoming parents. Therapist Eli Weinstein discusses all things: communication strategies, staying connected, relationship skills, fighting well and…

16. Toddler Sleep Problems: What's Normal at 2-3 (and What's Not) with Cara Walker | Ep. 155

    17 Aug 2026 · 44 min · S4 E155

    Struggling with getting your toddler or preschooler's sleep BACK ON TRACK (or maybe just "on track" for the first time ever)??? this episode is for you! Cara Walker, the sleep consultant behind Well Rested Mama, walks…

17. The Couch Hang: Postpartum, Naked Moms, and Mothers Helpers

    14 Aug 2026 · 33 min

    Welcome to the FIRST episode of the Couch Hang!! Laila shares her current sleep deprivation. Meghan talks babysitters and they both weigh in on naked moms... and cross country runners. •✨ Join the Mom Club on Patreon…

18. You Asked Your Most Pressing Questions and I Answered! | Ep. 154

    10 Aug 2026 · 1 h 07 min · S4 E154

    Prepping children for a sibling, my go-to dinner recipes, thoughts on circumcision and more as I answer the questions YOU submitted for the launch of season 4! I let you ask me anything, and you went THERE.…

19. How to Choose the Right Family Car for Your Growing Family (Without Overpaying) with The Car Coach | Ep. 153

    3 Aug 2026 · 54 min · S3 E153

    If you're stressed about buying a car with kids because it might just be the most overwhelming grown-up thing there is, this episode is for you! For this week's episode, I brought in Lauren Fix, The Car Coach, and…

20. Why Your Toddler Suddenly Became a Picky Eater (and What to Do) with the Mini Me Dietitian | Ep. 152

    27 Jul 2026 · 35 min · S3 E152

    This week we're joined AGAIN by registered dietitian Kathy, the Mini Me Dietitian, to unpack how little ones actually build their relationship with food, when real picky eating starts, and what to do about it. In this…

21. You Don't Find Your Village, You Build It | Ep. 151

    20 Jul 2026 · 26 min · S3 E151

    Ever been in a room full of people and still felt completely, achingly alone? This week it's just me, sharing how I built my village from absolute zero (I was the first of all my friends to become a mom), why it…

22. Your Cycle Isn't a Curse: How to Work WITH Your Cycle in Every Phase with Flo Moynihan | Ep. 150

    13 Jul 2026 · 44 min · S3 E150

    In this episode, Flo Moynihan, the Catholic Nutritionist, walks us through cycle syncing in the most practical, doable way! We go phase by phase and break down what to eat, how to move, and even how to plan your week…

23. Why Your Kid Is Wired the Way They Are and How to Parent Their Temperament with Dr. Danielle Dick | Ep. 149

    6 Jul 2026 · 39 min · S3 E149

    Behavioral geneticist Dr. Danielle Dick (author of The Child Code) breaks down your child's temperament and how to actually parent the kid you've got. In this episode, we get into: • Why your child's behavior is NOT…

24. My Whole Nontoxic Story and the Top Swaps We Use In Our Home (Including the Free Ones!) | Ep. 148

    29 Jun 2026 · 41 min · S3 E148

    Don't roll your eyes because this is NOT the kind of episode where you're gonna be guilt tripped. This week it's just me telling you the WHOLE story of how I actually got into non-toxic living , plus my favorite swaps…

25. Toddler Milestones (12-24 months): What's Normal, What's a Red Flag, and When to Stop "Waiting and Seeing" with Tots on Target | Ep. 147

    22 Jun 2026 · 44 min · S3 E147

    If you've ever sat at a well check, brought up a concern about your toddler, and been told to just "wait and see"... this episode is for YOU. Allison is a pediatric physical therapist (and a mom of four who had four…

26. Why 88% of Moms Experience Mom Rage, and What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You with Postpartum Care USA | Ep. 146

    15 Jun 2026 · 45 min

    Whether you've whispered "what is wrong with me" after snapping over a spilled sippy cup, or you've been told it's "just hormones" one too many times, this episode is going to make you feel SO seen. Stacia Scott,…

27. The Crib to Bed Transition: When to Do It, How to Do It, and What No One Warns You About with Awesome Little Sleepers | Ep. 145

    8 Jun 2026 · 35 min · S3 E145

    What happens when your toddler climbs out of the crib or when you're ready to move them into a "big kid bed"? In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Burke, founder of Awesome Little Sleepers and creator of the REST…

28. How I’m Preparing for My Second Natural Birth with Baby #3 | Ep. 144

    1 Jun 2026 · 38 min · S3 E144

    Whether you're a first time mom feeling overwhelmed or a seasoned mom gearing up for another round, this episode is a peek into exactly how I'm preparing for my second natural birth with baby #3. From physical to…

29. Your Toddler Isn’t Giving You a Hard Time, They’re Having a Hard Time with Transforming Toddlerhood | Ep. 143

    25 May 2026 · 44 min · S3 E143

    This episode is going to give you so much more clarity, compassion, and confidence. In this episode, we’re talking about what’s really going on beneath toddler behavior, and how we can BEST respond. In this episode,…

30. How to Raise Kids to Have a Healthy Relationship with Food (Without Pressure or Power Struggles) with Kids Eat In Color | Ep. 142

    18 May 2026 · 51 min

    How we talk about food, model it and the environment we create around it all impacts our children's relationship with food! In this episode, I’m joined by Kids Eat In Color to break down what a healthy relationship…

31. Are You Doing Play “Right”? What Toddlers Actually Need to Learn & Develop with Tania Johnson (Institute of Child Psychology) | Ep. 141

    11 May 2026 · 31 min · S3 E141

    If you’ve ever questioned whether your child is getting enough play, the right kind of play, or if you should be doing more, this episode is going to take a huge weight off your shoulders. In this episode, we break…

32. Why Kids Should Be Barefoot More (and What to Know About Barefoot Shoes) with Andy Bryant | Ep. 140

    4 May 2026 · 47 min · S3 E140

    DIVING DEEP into something most parents never think twice about… but definitely should: The shoes you put on your kid's feet are affecting their brain development, posture, and even how they move for the rest of their…

33. How to Potty Train Your Toddler (12-24 Months) with Elimination Communication with Andrea Olson from Go Diaper Free | Ep. 139

    27 Apr 2026 · 45 min · S3 E139

    If you're interested in "early potty training" this is the episode you want to listen to! In this episode, we cover: • What elimination communication (EC) actually is • The benefits of starting potty learning earlier…

34. Mom Overstimulation: Why You Feel So Triggered (and How to Handle It) with Alexis Adams | Ep. 138

    20 Apr 2026 · 39 min · S3 E138

    If you’ve ever felt like the noise, the mess, the constant needs of motherhood, are too much... listen in, this episode is for you! We’re talking all about mom overstimulation with Alexis Adams, founder of Confidently…

35. How Early Childhood Shapes Your Child’s Brain & Emotional Health with Eat Play Say | Ep. 137

    13 Apr 2026 · 40 min · S3 E137

    This episode breaks down how the early years SHAPE the brain without the fear based parenting messaging. We talk about how a child's brain is built through relationships, play, and emotional experiences, and why your…

36. Car Seat Safety 101: When to Forward Face, How to Choose the Right One & Mistakes to Avoid with Michelle Pratt from Safe In The Seat | Ep. 136

    6 Apr 2026 · 47 min · S3 E136

    if you have a child aged 0 months to 12 years old, this episode is for you! Between different types of seats, confusing guidelines, and your parents or in-laws constantly asking you, "when can they be forward facing?"…

37. Gut Health in Kids: Antibiotics, Parasites, Microbiome Red Flags & What Parents Can Do with Dr. Song | Ep. 135

    30 Mar 2026 · 39 min · S3 E135

    Every single parent needs to listen to this episode!!! CLICK PLAY and listen all the way through. My word, jaw dropping stuff!!! We talk about the gut microbiome, common disruptions like antibiotics and parasites, and…

38. Faith, Motherhood, and Finding Peace in the Chaos | Ep. 134

    23 Mar 2026 · 38 min · S3 E134

    In this solo episode, I’m sharing a more personal side of my story and talking about something I don’t discuss often on the podcast: my faith. If you’ve been listening for a while, you know I’m a devout Catholic and…

39. How to Afford to be a Stay at Home Mom with Mammas On A Budget | Ep. 133

    16 Mar 2026 · 45 min · S3 E133

    In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the real numbers, real strategies, and real mindset shifts that make one-income living doable, even in today’s economy! I’m joined by Mammas On A Budget to talk through what…

40. Why Modern Parenting Is Stripping Our Kids of Independence with Lenore Skenazy | Ep. 132

    9 Mar 2026 · 47 min · S3 E132

    Lenore Skenazy, author of Free-Range Kids, has been sounding the alarm for years: in our effort to protect our children, we may actually be holding them back. In this conversation, we dive into what’s happened to…

41. A New Chapter: What This Season Looks Like for Our Family (and the Podcast) | Ep. 131

    2 Mar 2026 · 49 min · S3 E131

    Today’s episode is a little more personal 👀👀 We’re entering a brand new season as a family, and I wanted to bring you into it! (It's long overdue to be honest) If you’ve been walking through motherhood alongside me,…

42. Are You Burning Out? What Burnout on Moms Really Looks Like with Sasha Shillcutt | Ep. 130

    23 Feb 2026 · 33 min · S3 E130

    Afraid you may be on your way to burnout? Or maybe you're already there? Curious to know the signs, and know how to get out of it? You're in the right place! Dr. Sasha Shillcutt breaks down how burnout develops, why…

43. Why Some Educated Women Are Choosing Big Families (and What It Says About Motherhood Today) with Catherine Pakaluk, author of Hannah's Children | Ep. 129

    16 Feb 2026 · 43 min · S3 E128

    College educated women with five or more children are NOT the cultural norm, so why are some choosing this path anyway? In this fascinating conversation, economist and author Dr. Catherine Pakaluk discusses the birth…

44. How to Declutter Your Home & Create Simple Systems That Actually Stick (for Busy Moms of Littles) with The Habits & Home Show | Ep. 128

    9 Feb 2026 · 38 min · S3 E128

    If you're feeling overstimulated by all the STUFF in your home, then this episode is for you! In this conversation, we’re breaking down how to declutter well and how to create simple, realistic home systems that can…

45. "They’ll Grow Out of It” Is a LIE: Ear Infections, Pacifiers, Mouth Breathing, Thumb Sucking & More with Dr. Ben Miraglia from Toothpillow | Ep. 127

    2 Feb 2026 · 35 min · S3 E127

    DIVING DEEP into the things parents are constantly told “not to worry about”, like pacifiers, thumb sucking, mouth breathing, snoring, and chronic ear infections AND MORE. In this eye opening conversation, I’m joined…

46. Are Your Hormones Out of Balance? Simple Steps for Moms with The Women’s Health RN | Ep. 126

    26 Jan 2026 · 35 min · S3 E126

    How to balance your hormones naturally with The Women’s Health RN! Moms are told that our rage, exhaustion, anxiety, painful periods, adult acne, or fertility struggles are just "part of our hormones". We need better…

47. Is Mom Brain Real? The Science Behind Brain Fog in Motherhood with Hannah Keeley from the Mom Brain Makeover | Ep. 125

    19 Jan 2026 · 33 min · S3 E125

    Ever feel like your brain doesn’t work the way it USED TO since becoming a mom? Forgetting things, struggling to focus, or being mentally foggy all day?? In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Keeley from the Mom Brain…

48. How to Help Your Toddler Sleep in Their Own Bed Without Bedtime Battles with Attachment Based Sleep Coach Heather Boyd | Ep. 124

    12 Jan 2026 · 36 min · S3 E124

    You're not alone if your toddler is clinging to you at bedtime or sneaking into your bed at night, but that doesn't mean it has to STAY that way! In this episode, attachment based sleep coach Heather Boyd helps your…

49. Parenting Styles Explained: What Actually Matters (and What Doesn’t) with Elaine from Impact Parents | Ep. 123

    5 Jan 2026 · 40 min · S3 E123

    Ever find yourself wondering if your parenting style is “right”? Or stressing that one wrong approach now is going to mess up your toddler later? With so much parenting advice online, it’s easy to feel like you need to…

50. 11 Things I Do to Actually Enjoy Being a Stay At Home Mom | Ep. 122

    29 Dec 2025 · 40 min · S3 E122

    If you’re a stay at home mom who loves your kids but still feels overwhelmed, touched out, or secretly counting down to bedtime most days this episode is for YOU!! Here's what we cover: - Why overcommitting leads to…