Hi My Name Is Mom

2020 Has been one for the books...or...maybe just the dumpster?? But for all the crappy stuff, there have been some trends this year that may just be worth hanging on to! We take on what to keep, and what to ditch forever - from virtual school, to furry nails (yes, it's really a thing), to the politicization of EVERYTHING. Make sure you let us know if there's a trend we missed that needs to stay, or, in the words of NSYNC, say "Bye, bye, bye."  Hit us up on socials @himynameismomofficial!   

This week, the girls are joined by Kristen Brust, of the In Kristen We Brust podcast, to talk about toxic relationships, and how those experiences shape the way we give and receive love, the way we communicate, the way we talk to ourselves, and the way we parent! And... it’s becoming a season 2 trend that something unexpected happens! Hint: it involves one of us calling the other out for some could-have-turned-toxic behavior!  Follow us @himynameismomofficial! And follow Kristen @alittlebitfancy @inkristenwebrust ---------------- We'd love to hear from you - stories, comments, momfessions, and topic ideas! And if you enjoy our podcast, please take a moment to rate, review, subscribe, and share with your friends!  http://www.instagram.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.facebook.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.himynameismom.com  

The SURPRISES keep coming! Get caught up on what's been going on with all 3 girls over the summer - this episode is full of the highs and lows that parenthood is made of...  ----------------------- We'd love to hear from you - stories, comments, momfessions, and topic ideas! And if you enjoy our podcast, please take a moment to rate, review, subscribe, and share with your friends!  http://www.instagram.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.facebook.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.himynameismom.com

Season 2 kicks off with one of the girls revealing a HUGE surprise! One that even she didn't see coming! Jen, Corri & Kaela always keep it real, but this week's episode is peek behind the curtain at a totally unfiltered conversation between 3 girlfriends, sharing in a big moment!  ----- As season two begins, we'd love to hear from you - stories, comments, momfessions, and topic ideas! And if you enjoy our podcast, please take a moment to rate, review, subscribe, and share with your friends!  http://www.instagram.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.facebook.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.himynameismom.com

In part 1, Jen and our guest host Katie Roy were very honest about some of the hardest emotional hurdles they've faced with our kids - as well as how hard it can be to get help, because as a mom you feel like it all comes back on you. And those are some things they’ve faced even before we had a pandemic, and all the other craziness of the world! In part two we’ll talk about some of the more acute struggles our kids are facing, and how we can try to help our kids through this stuff and also hold onto our own sanity!   This is the season 1 finale! We'll return with a HUGE surprise the Tuesday after Labor Day! In the meantime, please take a second to rate, review, subscribe, and share with your mama friends!    http://www.instagram.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.facebook.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.himynameismom.com

Throughout the course of the first season, the focus has been on the moms - how we're doing, how we cope, how we unwind, how we take care of ourselves... but today, it's all about the kids. We have special co-host Katie Roy - who is mom of 2, a therapist-in-training, and Corri's sister! The girls get real about the struggles their kids have faced - on an on-going as well as more acute basis (cause... pandemic + all the other stuff). Katie gives us some ways we can help ease their stress and anxiety at home, how to recognize when it's time to get professional help, and how we can hold on to our own sanity while making sure the kids are alright-ish!    ----------   Reach out! We'd love to hear your stories, comments, momfessions, and topic ideas! And if you enjoy our podcast, please take a moment to rate, review, subscribe, and share with your friends!  http://www.instagram.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.facebook.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.himynameismom.com

Special guest Elisabeth Smith, physician's assistant, master of non-surgical skin care procedures, owner of Indie Skin + Care, joins Corri & Kaela to talk biggest pregnancy ski care issues, the main no-nos, and what you CAN do during pregnancy and nursing if that "glow" isn't quite finding it's way to your skin! They also talk about medical grade vs MLM vs drugstore brands, whether or not you'll grow a beard if you shave your face, and which suncscreens to throw away! And.... the biggest pandemic DIY fails (i.e. Kaela's homeade charcoal mask!). 

Mom-shaming. It’s SUCH a thing! And with COVID keeping us all at home and bored.. the opportunities for sanctimommy trolling seem to be increasing! Shawn Johnson, Maren Morris, and even our new mommy Kaela have recently been shamed pretty hard core! Who shames moms the MOST? What is a “sanctimommy?” Do dads get shamed, too? And do we even shame ourselves? The girls talk all this, as well as who might just have license to give unsolicited advice…(hint: it’s not strangers). Whether it’s about how you labor, whether you nurse, your sleep training methods, your methods of discipline, or any random thing someone wants to point out - the shaming can be about absolutely anything, and it is oh so REAL. Tune in to hear how Corri, Kaela & Jen have been shamed, and how we might be able to turn the shaming tide…  ------------ Reach out! We'd love to hear your stories, comments, momfessions, and topic ideas! And if you enjoy our podcast, please take a moment to rate, review, subscribe, and share with your friends!  http://www.instagram.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.facebook.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.himynameismom.com

Jen, Corri & Kaela talk to expecting mom Hayden Blane - she's expecting a baby boy in just a few weeks, and she's asking all the questions on her mind! The girls talk body image, how bringing home baby affects the fur babies, the pros and cons of a night nurse, and the thing you never knew you were capable of before having kids... They also answer some VERY interesting... listener questions! Pooping on the table, nipple hair, tasting breast milk... and more!  If you have some input to add, or a question of your own, hit up Instagram or Facebook! 

This week, the dads are taking over the podcast! Ty Bentli, Adrian Kulp, and Jon Kinney take a seat in front of the mic to tell us THEIR side of the story on the podcasts that have aired thus far -what they agreed with, what they'd like to rebut, what they were surprised by, and what they feel bad about... You'll hear them try to figure out what Lelo is, explain how they understand pregnancy body changes more than ever due to covid, and get the rundown from Jon on what it's like to be a brand new dad! You'll also learn about that one time someone almost stole Ty & Corri's baby! Get inside the brains of the dads on all the things! -------------- Reach out! We'd love to hear your stories, comments, momfessions, and topic ideas!  http://www.instagram.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.facebook.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.himynameismom.com

Some parents swear by co-sleeping, while others swear it's dangerous and should be avoided. Right now, Jen is in a the middle of a co-sleeping crisis! Her precious little 2-year-old is keeping her up ALL NIGHT...Which is making Kaela, a new mom who has been co-sleeping, very nervous - will the baby ever transition to a crib now that snuggling with mom has been the routine? And does she even want that to happen?  The girls talk pros and cons of co-sleeping, when the cute little baby in Jen's bed became the enemy, and why each of them chose the sleep method they did... Jen's was a decision made because of painful loss, Kaela's from new-momma protective instinct, and Corri's (her babies were bassinet/crib sleepers) out of being an anxious rule-follower.  They also unlock the key to weaning with a new invention that just might be genius... (nipple dip, anyone?).  ---------------- Reach out! We'd love to hear your stories, comments, momfessions, and topic ideas!  http://www.instagram.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.facebook.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.himynameismom.com

Kaela returns to the podcast, and gives us the real REAL on what life as a new mom is really like! She fills us in on how the pandemic affected her birth experience, how her labor went down, her less than stellar experience with the postpartum hospital staff, and the very real baby blues that can try to get the best of you... Also, find out how having a baby has affected her marriage, and how her hubby is doing with those diaper changes!  And of course, we get to meet her new baby girl!!  ---------------- Reach out! We'd love to hear your stories, comments, momfessions, and topic ideas!  http://www.instagram.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.facebook.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.himynameismom.com

The dreaded "TALK"...how in the world do you talk to your kids about their privates, puberty, and sex!??? For some parents, the idea of their kids asking about how babies are made has them terrified...including Corri & Jen, who have kids at an age where the questions are popping up more and more frequently! So they talk to Collins Foster (http://www.fosteringsuccessllc.com), an expert at how to approach this awkward subject! When is the best time to start the conversation? Should we use correct terminology? Which questions should we answer? How detailed should we get? And how can we help our kids hang on to their innocence, while also making them feel educated and empowered? The girls also share how they found out about the birds and the bees... DISCLAIMER: If you haven't had The Talk yet, you may want to make sure the kids aren't listening to this episode with you!  ---------------- Reach out! We'd love to hear your stories, comments, momfessions, and topic ideas!  http://www.instagram.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.facebook.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.himynameismom.com

There is something beginning to quite literally weigh on us during this whole coranavirus situation... if you're like Corri & Jen, the boredom and stress of it all has them reaching for snacks... And wine! And more snacks! And chocolate! And snacks! All while the gyms are closed...  The girls talk to fitness expert Mike Matthews (http://www.legionathletics.com) about how to hit the brakes on the quarantine 15... hiding snacks, whether squatting your children counts as resistance training, and why quarantine might even be a good time for some new healthy habits! Plus, the burning question for all us parents - can we drink wine, like, every night and still be fit?  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reach out! We'd love to hear your stories, comments, momfessions, and topic ideas!  http://www.instagram.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.facebook.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.himynameismom.com  

Guest host Sarah Brice - Bachelor alum, RN, and sexpert - joins Corri & Jen for an episode all about S-E-X. They talk about when and why having kids can make the mojo go bye-bye, how messed up post-baby hormones can cause all kinds of not-so-sexy issues, and how much sex we're all REALLY having! Plus an app, a website, and a procedure using...sound waves!??... that can help make the bed a super fun place again, and then some! Ladies, you're gonna want a little "me time" for this episode. We all know that between mom friends, there's no such thing as TMI, and this episode proves it!  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reach out! We'd love to hear your stories, comments, momfessions, and topic ideas!  http://www.instagram.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.facebook.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.himynameismom.com