The Latched Mama Podcast
Summary: When you become a mom, you expect your life to change, but too little discussed are the changes that happen within you after having a baby. Getting to know yourself as a mother is a long, nonlinear journey that can simultaneously be the happiest you've ever been and the loneliest you've ever felt - but you don't have to do it alone. I'm Melissa Wirt, mother-of-six, certified lactation consultant, and CEO & Founder of Latched Mama. Join me as I attempt to bring community back to motherhood through shared experiences, vulnerability, advice, and humor. With the help of expert guests, members of the Latched Mama community, and more often than not, my bff Lindi, we'll explore how support for one another can help us reach our best version of motherhood, whatever that looks like for you.
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Podcasts:
Lindi and Melissa talk about Mom Burnout- a deep level of exhaustion that comes from unending caregiving demands. It comes down to making choices and setting expectations that being a mom isn’t always rainbows and sunshine. If you can, prioritizing yourself from time to time can work wonders!
Lindi and Melissa talk about all the fun fall things- pumpkin patches, apple picking, and Halloween costumes. #lowerexpectations #lazymompodcast
Trigger Warning- Lindi and Melissa have a very raw discussion about the loss of a pregnancy. https://latchedmama.com/pages/podcast-sign-up
Lindi is joined by Karen Baker (Podcast Coordinator) to react to recent Mom Blooper call ins. Laugh along with us as we talk about postpartum body odor, wine display catastrophes, and more! Show Notes: Make sure to join our Latched Mama Podcast Facebook Group
inding out your infant needs to be in the NICU can be scary. Knowing what questions to ask and what to expect can be empowering. Lindi and Kori discuss their personal NICU experiences. https://latchedmama.com/pages/podcast-sign-up September is NICU Awareness Month: https://www.nicuawareness.org/
There are a lot of great benefits to having your kids involved in activities-but sometimes all that activity can feel overwhelming. Melissa and Lindi discuss sports and other activities and how to balance it all! https://latchedmama.com/pages/podcast-sign-up
Navigating Educational Needs in the Public School: With the end of summer begins the start of school for many kids. Kimberly Handsome (PhD in Special Education) joins Melissa and Lindi to talk about navigating unique educational needs for kids in the public school system. Specifically, Kimberly explains the differences between 504 plans and IEPs and how parents can advocate for their children. https://latchedmama.com/pages/podcast-sign-up
In honor of the 10th Anniversary of Black Breastfeeding Week (August 25-31, 2022), Carmen and Deshanti (Latched Mama Employees) talk about the significance of Black Breastfeeding Week and their own breastfeeding experiences. #BBW22 #BBW10YEARS Learn more about Black Breastfeeding Week and its inception here: https://blackbreastfeedingweek.org/
Melissa is joined by Jen Douglas, PhD, a licensed psychologist, Stanford Clinical Assistant Professor, Executive Coach, Consultant, Wife and Mother. Dr. Jen specializes in helping high-achieving inclined individuals overcome their own perfectionism. In this podcast, Melissa and Jen talk about perfectionism as it relates to motherhood. Show Notes: * Dr. Jen’s Definition of Perfectionism: “Anxiety or fear of doing something imperfectly.” * Dr. Jen’s Instagram: Instagram.com/drjenofficial * Dr. Jen’s Perfectionism Course: rjenniferdouglas.com/courses
Melissa is joined by pelvic floor physical therapists Meghan Swenck and Reihle Kash to have real talk about reasons sex might be painful post pregnancy and ways that it might be treated. They also discuss topics such as incontinence during sex, low libido, and sex after c-sections.
Real talk with Lindi and Melissa about breastfeeding in honor of 2022 World Breastfeeding Week. Word to the Wise: “We all need to know about compounding interest and how our bodies work.” – Melissa Wirt #empowerwomen
This week we’re bringing you a mash up of some of the best moments from the first half of 2022!
Lindi and Melissa tackle the very tough topic of a mom’s body image. The biggest takeaway – we need to support and encourage each other. #everybodyisbeautiful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smc91OZA4Vs
Toilets, Stairs, and needles, oh my! Lindi and Melissa talk about important life skills they learned growing up, things they wish they had learned but didn’t, and things they want to make a point to teach their own kids. Listen as Melissa and Lindi cover random topics from perennial bulbs to periods to aging lawnmowers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04kcBTUssP0
It’s been a long time since Melissa and Lindi tackled Potty Training and they give some great perspective and awesome pointers (i.e. “Salt water is a Natural Enema.”)
