Miraculous Mamas

This episode Kumiko Love, also known as the Budget Mom, is on teaching us how to have a life we love on a budget we can afford.  She shares her story of being a single mom in debt and deciding to take control of her finances.  She is now debt-free, has savings and has started her own business.  She is passionate about helping people find simple solutions to reach their financial goals.  She gives Liz some budgeting tips on how to stay within a grocery budget!

Elizabeth and Vito start the episode out talking about their current birth plans and how the pregnancy has gone so far.  They answer listener questions and share how they are preparing for the birth of their child.  Then Elizabeth is joined by Gleb Savchenko from Dancing with the Stars.  He shares his road to fatherhood and how having two daughters has shaped him. 

Doug Hehner and his wife, Jamie Otis, had to drastically change their birthing plans because of the pandemic.  Doug shares his side of their birthing story and how different it was from their first kid. Doug has always wanted to be a father and shares how he has loved bonding with his daughter while Jamie is nursing their son. He gives fatherly advice and shares what he has loved most. 

Emily is a Labor and Delivery Nurse and was a part of the medical team that worked on the first COVID-19 case in the USA.  She keeps us up to date on whether or not to try to conceive during this time, what to plan for pregnancy and what to expect during labor and delivery.  

You may remember Chris from Desi's season of the Bachelorette, but today he is talking with us about fatherhood.  He shares with us what it was like watching his children being born and how they have helped shape who he is today.  He talks about the life changes that happen when you become a father from marriage to golf days, everything changes!!

Tika Sumpter and Thai Randolph are on a mission to serve as a daily love letter to black and brown moms everywhere. Whether you’re “kid-curious”, a mom of 5, a dedicated auntie, or a driven careerist who isn’t sure where (or if) motherhood fits into your journey, they are here to inform, inspire and indulge YOU! They are here to celebrate all aspects of the brown mom experience.

Dr. Mark is a functional dentist whose mission is to empower his readers with evidence-based, easy-to-understand dental health advice.  He addresses establishing good habits with your children, what effects mouth development and more! He also talks about why it is important to take care of your oral health before trying to conceive.

We all knew her as Clarissa (Tells All) and Sabrina (the Teenage Witch), today we get to know her as Melissa.  Melissa Joan Hart dives deep into motherhood, marriage and growing up in the cut-throat Hollywood industry.  She talks about parenting in quarantine, what projects are next for her and how she and her husband work together in their marriage. 

Dr. Ashurina Ream, PMH-C is a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced training in perinatal mental health.  She speaks on the most common questions and concerns from mamas.  Elizabeth asks her about bonding in pregnancy and how early mom guilt starts.

May is foster care awareness month and Jen Lilley is on sharing some fascinating statistics. Jen is an actress, wife, mom and foster mom.  Jen shares her faith and her story with us.  She is an advocate for children's rights and hopes to reach more people with the message. 

We've recorded a bonus release for you! In this episode, Civilla Morgan comes on to educate us on the group of women and men that often get overlooked, the childless not by choice. She shares her story and the work she is doing to support others in the community.  

Jess Gronas is a Certified Personal Trainer and helps future mamas balance the transition to motherhood through fitness, faith and healthy lifestyle.  Since working in the health industry, she never thought she would get preeclampsia. 5-8% of pregnant women develop preeclampsia and go over the signs, symptoms and why it's important to tell your healthcare provider! 

Stephanie Turner is an actress, writer, producer and mama to two children. Her kids have continued to influence her writing and work in Hollywood. She wrote, produced and starred in her latest film titled Justice, which is currently featured on Netflix, portraying life as a single mother. Stephanie shares with us how she balances work at home, and how she stays inspired and a working parent.

Jillian Michaels joins us this week to talk all about co-parenting and the ups and downs of relationships. She also dives into what she is iconically know for: fitness. She addresses the biggest faults she finds in trends, and how she is passionate about meeting people "where they are at". Her app helps people at any fitness level, achieve workout goals.

Hannah Belcher, an autism researcher at Anglia Ruskin University who was diagnosed as an adult, said she had anxiety as a child and stopped going to school at 14 because she was struggling to cope. She received her PhD in studying autism in females. She is a lecturer in psychology & mental health & passionate about sharing her research. Females are often not diagnosed until later in life. Hannah addresses this and hopes to spread awareness for more people to get the answers and help they need and deserve.