The Modern Mamas Podcast

In this episode, Jess sits down with chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Ann- Marie Barter to deep dive into all things mold exposure.  Mold is such a fascinating topic to explore in regards to how it can affect our health, and most people are unaware of its potential long and short term effects!  In this episode we dive into: what is mold and different types how do test for mold how to address mold exposure signs and symptoms of mold exposure and so much more! This was honestly one of the most eye-opening episodes I've recorded, and I hope that it brings so much value to you on your health journey! Find Dr. Barter online at: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Podcast Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas Shop 10% off Vital Choice Seafood and Organics with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Paleovalley with code: modernmama

Join Jess and Laura this week for a post-Virtual Retreat catchup for reflections on an incredible weekend of connection, solidarity, sharing, and learning. They also dive deep into the highs and real life struggles of life right now that so many can relate to. We're so grateful for this community. We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, feels, highs, and/or lows on this week's Instagram post. We love you, fam! Want to add to the conversation? Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodcast Join us on Patreon!  Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas Shop 10% off Vital Choice Seafood and Organics with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Paleovalley with code: modernmamas Shop $15 off your first order at Public Goods with code: modernmamas --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

This week, Laura sits down for a chat with Stephanie Young, who shares her beautiful, real, and raw motherhood experience. Like many of us, Steph is working to find the elusive balance between full-time work, young kids, and self care. But for her this also includes navigating the unfamiliar terrain of raising a child who is “differently wired”. Steph’s son, Bailey, was diagnosed with high-functioning autism when he was just turning 3, and after reaching out in hopes of bringing this conversation to the podcast so that more moms might feel solidarity through similar journeys, Steph so graciously and openly agreed to come share her own. Steph is not a trained expert in the field of neurodiversity; she is here to share her empowering and ever so real story and offer her perspective to help others who may feel lonely in this experience. This podcast is a safe space to share, and I have found that the most learning and solidarity comes from real mamas sharing real stories. We are in this together. Want

In this episode, Jess sits down with Tracy Wilson, the host of the Melanated Mom Podcast to talk about the concepts of anti-racism, allyship, and how we can begin to change the world in our hearts and homes, starting with our children. This is a hard and necessary conversation that just begins to scratch the surface of how we live with unconscious bias, how we can participate in overt and cover racism, and what it's like to be a Black mother in the world today.  This was one of the most important topics we've ever covered on the podcast, and we would be honored if you tuned in to hear Tracy's wise and truthful words. Find Tracy on IG @melanatedmompodcast The Melanted Mom Podcast Support Tracy's work through: Patreon Venmo @tracy-wilson-11 Cashapp ($geeweezy707) Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas Shop 10% off Vital Choice Seafood and Organics wit

This week, Jess and Laura sit down for another catchup episode. Tune in for life updates, more projects we're excited about, and real talk around parenting, feeling the feels, and holding space. We also make some pretty awesome announcements, and we can’t wait to share! We are so grateful for this community, the safe space to share, and your open hearts and open minds. Want to add to the conversation? Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodcast Join us on Patreon!  Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas Shop 10% off Vital Choice Seafood and Organics with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Paleovalley with code: modernmamas Shop $15 off your first order at Public Goods with code: modernmamas --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this episode, Jess sits down with Erin Simas, registered nurse, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and creator of the Blood Sugar Balancing Method to chat why your blood sugar may be wrecking havoc on your health!  Blood sugar dysfunction can show up anytime and in a variety of different ways - affecting your energy, hormonal, or sleep issues in addition to so many other things!  In this Part Two  episode, we touch really dive into how blood sugar dysregulation can affect fertility and hormones.  It's fascinating that this simple approach to regulating blood sugar can affect our reproductive health in such a profound way. Erin is a Registered Nurse, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, creator of the BSB Method and mom to a one-year-old and three-year-old. She previously worked as a nurse with patients who were suffering from spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, and other neurodegenerative diseases before realizing that she wanted to be able to intervene in people's heal

In this episode, Laura sits down with Megan Macpherson, a Holistic Health Practitioner, Wellness Advocate, Personal Development Coach, Motivational Speaker, Educator, Entrepreneur, Mother, Wife, and founder of Yes God Wellness. Megan is passionate about inspiring, educating and empowering people to express their highest potential, and this episode does all of the above.  Tune in for enlightening insights and real talk that will leave you feeling empowered and ready to embrace the brilliance of your being. Megan shares everything from the power of vaginal steaming and the immense importance of womb care, to her work helping women regain fertility by trusting the wisdom of their bodies and manifesting joy and imagination.Don’t miss this one!  Want to join this week for Megan’s Virtual Womb Healing Workshop on 7/20? Register HERE!  www.yesgodwellness.com Connect with Megan on Youtube Find Megan on Instagram Want to add to the conversation? Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodc

This week, Jess and Laura sit down for another catchup episode. Tune in for life updates, projects we're excited about, and real talk around parenting, working, and existing through 2020. We are so grateful for this community, the safe space to share, and your open hearts and open minds. Want to add to the conversation? Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodcast Join us on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas Shop 10% off Vital Choice Seafood and Organics with code: modernmamas Shop 15% of Paleovalley with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Public Goods with code: modernmamas --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this episode, Laura sits down for another episode with Kiersten Peterson, of Vibrant Life Army Wife. Kiersten is blessed mama to Parker Bree and four heaven babies and wife to her army husband. She joined us back on episode 35 to share her miscarriage story, and has since adopted her daughter, Parker. In this episode, Kiersten shares her adoption story, and the lessons learned (and those she's still learning) through this life changing experience. Tune in for raw, real, open hearted sharing and growth. We are so grateful that Kiersten shared her journey and heart with us, and we hope you'll tune in. Follow along on Instagram at @vibrantlifearmywife Check out her website: vibrantlifearmywife.com Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas Shop 10% off Vital Choice Seafood and Organics with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off PaleoValley with code:

In this episode, Jess sits down with Randy Hartnell, CEO and founder of Vital Choice Wild Seafood and Organics, a company that we know and love well!  It was such an honor to have him on to speak on the creation of Vital Choice and the state of sustainability in the seafood industry.  We covered what's going on in the seafood industry to promote environmental sustainability, how to responsibly source your seafood, the difference between farmed vs. wild seafood, the health benefits of regular seafood in your diet, and concerns of purity and contaminants in certain kinds of seafood.  IT WAS MINDBLOWING.  I personally haven't been so enthralled by a topic in a long time!  We have always loved seafood, and after learning more, we make an effort to have some sort of Vital Choice seafood or supplement in our diet multiple times a week! Randy Hartnell is CEO of VitalChoice.com, the leading online seafood company he and his wife Carla founded in 2001. Randy loves helping his customers li

This week, Jess and Laura sit down for a much needed catchup episode. Tune in for real, raw reflections and sharing around systemic racism in this country, our own learning, unIearning, and deep work. We also share life updates, an upcoming special birthday, and more plans for the future of this podcast. We are so grateful for this community, and we look forward to growing as a community, fighting for equality for all and sharing a more diverse voice through this podcast. Want to add to the conversation? Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodcast Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas Shop 10% off Vital Choice Seafood and Organics with code: modernmamas Shop 15% of PaleoValley with code: modernmamas Join us on Patreon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this episode, Laura sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Wade, licensed naturopathic doctor. She has a private practice in Portland, OR and also sees clients virtually from all over the world. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth shares her wisdom regarding reproductive health, offering insight into how our environment impacts health and how both partners' wellness matters when it comes to preconception optimization. She also shares helpful ways to optimize fertility in the months and years prior to TTC to help clean out the body and restore balance in hormones. We hope you enjoy this one, friends! We're so grateful for this community. Connect with Dr. Elizabeth on Instagram: @drelizabethwade Visit her website: drelizabethwade.com Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas Shop 10% off Vital Choice Seafood and Organics with code: modernmamas Shop 15% of Paleovalley with cod

In this episode, Jess sits down with Certified Lactation Counselor, Jada Glover to chat all about breastfeeding!  We chat nourishment for breastfeeding mothers (mind, body, and spirit!) and deep dive into common breastfeeding questions and how to create a support system when you intend to breastfeed!  This episode was so incredible, providing judgement free education on a big postpartum topic.  This is a great episode for anyone intending to breastfeed, or anyone that may be supporting a breastfeeding mama. Jada Glover is a Certified Lactation Counselor and the founder of Lactation Mamas. She specializes in online breastfeeding education and support for prenatal and postpartum mamas. She recognizes everyone’s situation is different and supports all mothers in their breastfeeding journey, from bottle feeding to exclusively nursing, or anywhere in between. Jada developed a passion for breastfeeding education after having her son, Gunnar, and the breastfeeding complications that arose. He is now 1

Join us for unfiltered real time Q&A during our first ever virtual Modern Mamas Podcast Retreat! We came together virtually for a weekend of connection, solidarity, special guests (huge thank you to Liz Wolfe and Kezia Neusch), flows, and so much love shared. Jess and Laura share real and raw responses to thoughtful questions straight from the virtual retreat attendees themselves. Tune in for tears, strength, growth, and some things never shared before. Want to see more virtual retreats? Have an idea for the next in-person retreat venue? We're here for all of it. Go let us know over on Instagram! Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas Shop 10% off Vital Choice Seafood and Organics with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Paleovalley with code: modernmamas Join us on Patreon! Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodcast --- Support this podcast:

In this episode, Laura sits down with dear friend and wise mama, Kim Perez. Kim is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, owner of Root and Branch Nutrition, co-host of the Balanced Babes Podcast, and her proudest endeavor, new mom to her baby boy, Henry. This episode dives deep into the immense significance of tuning into the gift of our cycles. Kim shares her wisdom into the ways that we can sync our monthly rhythms, creativity, nutrition, fitness and even intentional rest time throughout the month, embracing the gift that is our fifth vital sign. They also dive deep into how to sync without a period and the ways mamas can reconnect with cycles postpartum. Connect with Kim on Instagram: @rootandbranchnutrition Visit her website: rootandbranchnutrition.com Tune into the Balanced Babes Podcast! (Please hyperlink: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-balanced-babes-podcast/id1474385785) Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Fo

In this episode, Jess and Laura get together for another much needed catchup and processing session. We share updates, including how we're finding joy through this season, while still holding space to feel what we need to. We also chat about big upcoming projects, parenting through SIP, (gasp) wanting more kids, and more. We see you, friends, and we're so grateful for the connection we've found here through this uncertain time. Want to share your thoughts, to answer our questions, or just to make a guest (voice) appearance? Send us a voice memo or comment over on Instagram! We're here for you through all of this. Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas Shop 10% off Vital Choice Seafood and Organics with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Paleovalley with code: modernmamas Join us on Patreon! Don't miss our next retreat! Sign up HERE. Connect with us on Instagram at @mo

In this episode, Jess sits down with Katie Crosby of Thriving Littles to talk about meltdowns, and how to use interaction to boost emotional regulation.  In the midst of quarantine, this episode is exactly what every parent needs to recenter and learn practical tips to not only help our kids regulate THEIR emotions during stress, but to help ourselves regulate as well.  Katie is such a calm, reassuring voice of reason, that you'll leave this episode feeling seen, understand, and empowered to come to the intense emotional behaviors of your kids with more ways to connect.  Katie has a beautifully designed course on meltdowns out right now if you want to learn more (see the link below). Katie is founder of Thriving Littles where she consults and guides humans both big and small to support emotional regulation, meaningful daily routines, and caregiver/child match via her occupational therapist lens and personal development journey. Follow along on Instagram at @thrivinglittles Youtube: Th

In this episode, Jess and Laura get together for another quarantine catchup and processing session. We share updates, including the details of Laura's move from the city to the mountains and how Jess is navigating the shift to "home schooling". They also reflect on the growth of the podcast and what it's done in their lives, along with solidarity, love, and real talk regarding this new temporary normal. We also have a big announcement! We're on Patreon and your support means the world to us. Check out our bonus offerings and support this podcast HERE! We see you, friends, and we're so grateful for the connection we've found here through this uncertain time. Want to share your thoughts on anything at all? Send us a voice memo or comment over on Instagram! We're here for you through all of this. Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas Shop 10% off Vital Choice S

In this episode, Laura sits down with Danielle Ryan Broida, Registered Herbalist, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Instructor of Mycology, National Educator of Four Sigmatic, and key player in the worldwide mushroom movement. Danielle is teaching the world about the importance of a life on functional mushrooms, and we are so grateful to get to share her wisdom with all of you. This chat goes far beyond mushrooms, into the importance of tuning in, reducing stress, and supporting ourselves through Covid and far beyond with holistic health and lasting wellness. Enjoy! Follow along on Instagram at @foursigmatic and @danielleryanbroida Check out their website and shop elixirs, adaptogens, and more! Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas Shop 10% off Vital Choice Seafood and Organics with code: modernmamas Connect with us on Instagram at @modern

In this episode, Jess and Laura get together for a catchup and another serious processing session on all of the chaos and silver linings that are this current season of covid-19. We share solidarity, thoughts on how we're managing through this, how we've both grown and struggled so far, and also some thoughts on how there's going to be a lot of processing to go when we're on the other side of this. We're thankful for a safe space to share, for this community, for the solidarity, and for all of you. Want to share your thoughts? Send us a voice memo or comment over on Instagram! We're here for you through all of this. Thank you to our Sponsors! Shop 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Shop 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas Shop 10% off Vital Choice Seafood and Organics with code: modernmamas Connect with us on Instagram at @modernmamaspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/supp