Not For Lazy Moms

The man…the myth…the legend behind the Instagram account _thebosssquad, also known as Monique’s brother Kevin, grabs the mic and delivers so much sass and honesty in our finale episode of the Not For Lazy Moms Podcast: The Mom Friend Intervention. “Be late and fabulous instead of on time and defeated,” is one of the first pieces of advice that Kevin gives to the mom who just wants to roll out of bed and into the produce aisle of the grocery store.   How do you tell your mom friend respectfully that she leaves the house looking pretty awful? The hints aren’t working and you don’t want to sound offensive. All Mom Friends are represented in this episode. From Monique giving some tough love, “your lips should never be dry, cracked or ashy. It is way too easy to put lip gloss on.” To Aly, who admits that she has let her former “heel wearing self” go a little bit because sneakers are just easier. “You get into the habit of no bra, messy bun, and no makeup that it just becomes part of your daily routine.”   As always there are laughs, and of course some advice along the way that really makes you want to pause, add the lip gloss and mascara, then leave the house feeling like a new woman.   Thanks for listening to Episode 12 of our Not For Lazy Moms Podcast! We would love to hear from YOU. Follow us on social media and share with us topics and questions you would like to chat about in future episodes! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @notforlazymoms Also, visit our website www.notforlazymoms.com

First time moms and Moms-to-be, we are here for you! Episode 11 is dedicated to you! Monique and her co-hosts go over the laundry list of items that they wish they had known during that first month of motherhood. Monique says, “A lot of people don’t keep it real about that first month. It’s almost like they want you to suffer. Well, we are here to keep it real today.” The only information Monique and Aly were given before giving birth was about the sleep deprivation, but there is so much more!   “Save the women from cracked and crusty nipples,” Chris laughs, but really Episode 11 has so much useful information you will want to take notes and perhaps evenpack this episode along in your hospital bag! Meconium, Uterine Contractions, and Breastfeeding Oh My! The women are here for you and are here with the “truth from the booth,” as Cousin Hank loves to say.   Thanks for listening to Episode 11 of our Not For Lazy Moms Podcast! We would love to hear from YOU. Follow us on social media and share with us topics and questions you would like to chat about in future episodes! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @notforlazymoms Also, visit our website www.notforlazymoms.com

We want it all. We do it all. But what do we do when we are absolutely exhausted? It’s indescribable yet inevitable. Episode 10 of our Not For Lazy Moms Podcast is all about what to do when you reach that level of being physically and mentally drained. Your tank is empty and yet, you still have so much to get done and want to be an engaged parent.   Superwoman gets exhausted. Monique and her team acknowledge that fact and then figure out ways to manage it - so you can still give yourself the “TLC” you deserve and get that to-do list done. Episode 10 not only has some very relatable “mom venting moments” about how we put so much pressure on ourselves and want to do it all, but it also features useful tips like having bedtime routines, saying “no” more, and waking up an hour before your kids do in order to get a head start.   Thanks for listening to Episode 10 of our Not For Lazy MomsPodcast! We would love to hear from YOU. Follow us on social media and share with us topics and questions you would like to chat about in future episodes! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @notforlazymoms Also, visit our website www.notforlazymoms.com  

“There is something about sharing that is very therapeutic,” Monique says as she opens the mic to discuss the topic of Miscarriage in Episode 9 of the Not For Lazy Moms podcast. “It’s the loss of the idea of having a baby,” Aly confesses after she went through her loss. Two women come together to share their stories in hopes to provide comfort to the many other women who share this experience.   Monique and Aly open up about their experiences on this common, yet seldom discussed topic. Dr. Simone, an OB/GYN and Star of Bravo’s Married To Medicine, joins the episode to answer all medical questions and set the record straight on some miscarriage myths. “Can you shed light on why it happens and why it is so common?” “How long do you have to wait until you can start trying again after a miscarriage?” “Is it true you are more fertile after a miscarriage?” The questions come at Dr. Simone from all different directions and she answers them in a honest, yet comforting tone. Oh, and just you wait for when she gives Cousin Hank relationship advice…you won’t want to miss it!   Thanks for listening to Episode 9 of our Not For Lazy Moms Podcast! We would love to hear from YOU. Follow us on social media and share with us topics and questions you would like to chat about in future episodes! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @notforlazymoms Also, visit our website www.notforlazymoms.com

Imagine being a fly on the wall as Chris confronts Monique about how he feels every time he spots her checking Social Media. No need to imagine, as Episode 8 of the Not For Lazy Moms Podcast brings you inside a counseling session between Chris and Monique. While this is an episode that highlights a point of contention in their marriage, in reality, this is something that affects all of us in all of our relationships. Social Media. How does it affect your world? Whether that be in your marriage or the way you parent? We can all relate. As always, Monique and her team keep it raw and honest about their feelings on the topic.   Chris gets vulnerable and shares his truth. After a long day of moving in two separate directions, Chris opens up about how he wants quality time. Should Social Media boundaries be put into place? Social Media is part of Monique’s job so is she able to meet Chris in the middle? Maybe their resolution will be beneficial for you in your relationships. Maybe this episode will help you reflect on if Social Media has already affected your relationships.   Thanks for listening to Episode 8 of our Not For Lazy Moms Podcast! We would love to hear from YOU. Follow us on social media and share with us topics and questions you would like to chat about in future episodes! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @notforlazymoms Also, visit our websitewww.notforlazymoms.com

Who would’ve thought that Monique, Aly and Hank (yes, Hank…just wait for it) sharing their birth stories would result in uncontrollable laughter with intermittent references to The Color Purple. That’s exactly what happens in Episode 7 of our Not For Lazy Moms Podcast. If you are pregnant or have a birth story of your own, you will definitely be intrigued by the teams’ comedic interpretation of what labor and delivery is like.   “He was the baby in the nursery that looked like he was left there,” is how Monique describes giving birth to her 9lbs, 13oz and 22 inches long baby who we all know as Christopher. Oh, and just wait for when Monique mimic’s his deep cry. It’ll probably be the greatest thing you hear all day.   No stirrups. No doctors. No epidural. But there might have been a bullet proof vest involved as Aly’s story definitely leaves her fellow show-mates in tears…of laughter.   Thanks for listening to Episode 7 of our Not For Lazy Moms Podcast! We would love to hear from YOU. Follow us on social media and share with us topics and questions you would like to chat about in future episodes! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @notforlazymoms Also, visit our website www.notforlazymoms.com

The idea of your best friend having a child that’s similar in age as yours sounds amazing, right? The vision of both of your kids holding hands, playing together, growing up together and becoming best friends, mirroring their parents. It just sounds perfect. Well, what happens when you prefer your friend over their child. Or as Monique says, “I love you but I can’t stand your kid.”    Episode 6 breaks down the best friend barriers on all levels. From cutting out friends because of their kids to cutting out family because of their behavior. Yes, no poorly behaved individual is left behind in Episode 6 of our Not For Lazy Moms Podcast. As always, Monique and her team get candid. “We had to take a break from Cousin Hank.” Find out why Monique and Chris admit to taking a “Hank Detox” and what to do when you can’t stand your friends’ child.    Thanks for listening to Episode 4 of our Not For Lazy Moms Podcast! We would love to hear from YOU. Follow us on social media and share with us topics and questions you would like to chat about in future episodes! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @notforlazymoms Also, visit our website www.notforlazymoms.com

The team discuss the many methods of birth control and the ones they prefer to use! Recap Written by Aly Jacobs   Welcome to Episode 5 of the Not For Lazy Moms Podcast where Monique and her squad talk all about their personal experiences using different methods of Birth Control. It’s no surprise that this topic leaves everyone hysterically laughing, mostly at Cousin Hank’s expense. But honestly, when someone candidly says that they can “see their sperm swimming in the toilet,” how do you not start cracking jokes? As Monique says in her disclaimer, this topic isn’t discussed from an expert’s point of view, but from Monique and her Co-Hosts sharing their own stories in a raw, real, and truly comical way.    Which birth control method made Aly a “Beast?” and made Monique say “Ohh-Emm-NO,” how did the phrase, “drippagefree zone” get coined, and how do you increase your chances on having the gender of your choice? We have all your answers and laughs to go along with them   Thanks for listening to Episode 5 of our Not For Lazy MomsPodcast! We would love to hear from YOU. Follow us on social media and share with us topics and questions you would like to chat about in future episodes! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @notforlazymoms Also, visit our website www.notforlazymoms.com

Eliminate certain foods and other stressors from your life in order to change your life. The team discusses how to cleanse your body without being intimidated by diet fads. It’s a lifestyle journey!   Written by Aly Jacobs   Welcome back bosses! Episode 4 of our Not For Lazy Moms Podcast opens up the discussion of how eliminating certain things and stressors from your life can change your life! Monique and Chris share their personal experiences after they decided to alter their lifestyles and eliminate all the toxins! Monique mentions one of her favorite social media handles to follow on Instagram and how they influenced her to begin her journey of a healthier lifestyle. “Work on eliminating 1-2 foods from your diet per year,” is the mindset Monique and Chris followed when they decided to eliminate chicken and pork from their diets.    This episode makes the words “cleanse” and “detox” soundattainable rather than intimidating. Monique breaks down everything from “what exactly is a cellular cleanse?” to how not to be overwhelmed by recipes. Hey, if Cousin Hank becomes a believer by the end of this episode, you may as well! And if that’s not motivation enough, Chris says he jump-started hislifestyle change after reading that “a man’s mojo drops when he turns 40.” Now, Monique says, “his mojo is out of control since their cleanse!”   Thanks for listening to Episode 4 of our Not For Lazy MomsPodcast! We would love to hear from YOU. Follow us on social media and share with us topics and questions you would like to chat about in future episodes! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @notforlazymoms. Also, visit our website www.notforlazymoms.com .

The big question that will be addressed is “Do you teach your kids the real name or the nickname of their body parts?” The fab four discuss their concerns and possible dangers of nicknaming body parts.  Recap Written by Aly Jacobs To nickname or not to nickname your private parts? When teaching your children, do you refer to their private parts as a “cookie” or a “mini me?” Or are you up front with the private part’s proper names? And does nicknaming add to the stigma of sexual health? Serious topic, yes, but as always, this crew keeps it real with some laughter along the way.  As with every episode, Monique and Chris share how they parent their children and what works for them. “We always teach them to express themselves even if the topic makes them feel uncomfortable. We reassure them that they will not get in trouble when using the proper terms.” This is one of the many tools Monique and Chris incorporate when it comes to teaching their children about their bodies and sexual health.   While Monique and Aly share how they have taught their kids the real names for their private parts, Aly regrets it after something her son said, that when shared with the crew, the jokes ensue from Cousin Hank and Chris. No shocker there. The laughter keeps rolling when Monique talks about how her son just loves boobs. No really, he loves them. That’s when Chris jumps in and says, “It’s true! Before I started working out and losing weight my son pointed out my big boobs too!” LOL! We told you, deep topics, yet always with a little fun thrown in.  As always, we appreciate all of you bosses for listening and we would love to hear from you about this episode or future topics you would like to hear us chat about. Follow us on social media and share with us topics and questions you would like to chat about in future episodes! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @notforlazymoms Also, visit our website www.notforlazymoms.com

Monique and Chris get real honest when they admit if they feel rejected when their child favors one parent over the other. Recap Written by Aly Jacobs The Not For Lazy Moms cast is back with Episode 2 which dives right into the oh so relatable topic of jealously and rejection when it comes to your kids. What do you do when your child favors the other parent? Do you feel rejected? Monique has her co-hosts ready to go with Cousin Hank “bringing the honest truth from the booth,” her “Super Dad and Super Husband,” Chris Samuels, and the newest member, Aly Jacobs, who is Monique’s “I’ve gotta see it to believe it” first time mom and friend.   Monique and Chris keep it real when they discuss their kids’ behavior and if it causes jealously within the marriage. You feel like you are sitting with them in the family room discussing a vulnerable topic that we think about, but rarely say out loud.    The jealously topic has all different layers including, from how we were raised to how kids can become master manipulators. As Monique is talking about these little blockers being manipulators, Cousin Hank actually says, “Well, that starts in the womb.” Don’t worry bosses! Your Not For Lazy Moms quickly put him in his place.    It’s a complex topic with so much comedy brought into the mix. Zone out, laugh out loud, and learn to appreciate those quiet moments when your child is favoring the other parent. That’s what Episode 2 is all about. Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from YOU. Follow us on social media and share with us topics and questions you would like to chat about in future episodes! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @notforlazymoms Also, visit our website www.notforlazymoms.com

In the premiere episode, Monique and her team dish about what sex life is like after having kids and how to keep the passion alive.

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