The Modern Mamas Podcast

In this episode, Laura and Jess sit down for a much anticipated catchup episode. Tune in for some deep reflections on the first ever Modern Mamas Podcast Retreat and very exciting news about the next one coming in February 2020! Jess and Laura also share updates including vulnerable topics and feelings you'll only hear in this space. We are so grateful for you. Thank you for being here! ANNOUNCEMENT! The next Modern Mamas Retreat registration is LIVE! We'll be coming together February 7-9th in Austin, Texas for good sips, connections, friendships, sharing, and some extra special activities. Get your early bird discounted ticket HERE. Save $50 when you reserve your spot before December 1st using code: EARLYBIRD. We can't wait to see you in Austin! Thank you to our Sponsors! Get 15% off Super Fat Pouches with code: modernmamas Get 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Get 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas  Get 20% off COMRAD Compression Socks with code: modern mam

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode shares a very real and raw miscarriage experience. In this episode, Laura sits down with Kristin Kaschak, a dear friend and the brilliant mind behind a Big Brash Life. Kristin shows up in this space to share the very real, raw, hard experience of miscarriage. Unfortunately, women are so often set up to go through the experience of pregnancy loss alone. Not only that, but we're made to believe the actual physical experience will be no more uncomfortable than a heavy period. Kristin is here to call bulls*t, to share her experience, to process in her own way, and to let every woman who's gone through this incredibly hard journey to know she is not alone. About our guest: Kristin is a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Certified Cicerone, Certified BirthFIT Coach, Traveler, Eater, Drinker, and Taker of No Bullshit. A Big Brash Life is not a health blog, o

In this episode, Jess sits down with Dr. Elana Roumell to answer all of your listener questions about holistic healthcare for your family.  We tackle topics like cold and flu care, basic approaches to vaccines and flu shots, holistic home remedies and more!  This is a perfect topic going in to cold and flu season, and you will not want to miss it. About Dr. Roumell: Dr. Elana Roumell is a Naturopathic Doctor with a passion for pediatrics. She founded Nourish Medical Center in San Diego, CA in 2014 where she currently practices alongside a group of other Naturopathic and Medical Doctors, providing holistic care to the whole family. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Roumell is a co-host of the Whole-30 sponsored - Whole Mamas Podcast. Podcast episodes air weekly which give her the opportunity to share her knowledge, stay up to date with new health topics, and interview experts in the health field. Her intention is to empower parents with knowledge so they are well informed to make the best deci

In this episode, Laura and Jess sit down with the 18 incredible women in this Modern Mamas Community at the first ever Modern Mamas Retreat in Los Angeles, California. They answer questions in-person with tears, laughter, and the real talk that comes from looking each other in the face in real life. The weekend was filled with connection, love, vulnerability, and presence. And this episode is a testament to the experience. Get ready for some real, raw, unscripted conversation and sharing. A huge thanks to our Retreat sponsors: Dry Farm Wines (get a bottle for just a penny) 101 Cider Paleovalley (get 10% off with code: radicalroots) Earthly (From our very own Modern Mama Rochelle) Serenity Kids Birch Benders Primally Pure (get 15% off with code: modernmamas) Get 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Get 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas  Get 20% off COMRAD Compression Socks with code: modern mamas Connect with us: Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast Laur

In this episode, Laura sits down with Maris Young of Young Honest Mother to REAL TALK all things life, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and communal living. Maris is a wife and mother who craves authentic connection. She created Young Honest Mother to bear the torch for conversations surrounding all things marriage, motherhood and modern home economics. In all honesty. Unnerved by the unspoken, Maris offers a welcoming space for people to share what their experiences have really been like. As well as sharing thought-provoking blog posts about meaningful topics, Maris also hosts Young Honest Mother: The Podcast to feature heart-to-heart conversations with everyday women who are courageous enough to share their own stories. She also chats with industry truth-tellers far and wide who aren’t afraid to tell it like it is. Maris sets out to inspire and empower others to start honest dialogues in their own communities. Links and Such: Find Maris on Instagram: @younghonestmother Young Honest Motherhood we

**TRIGGER WARNING: This episode shares birth details that may be triggering for some people. Please be advised prior to listening that this may contain sensitive information.** In this episode, Jess sits down with Emily Bulthuis, a listener, licensed clinical social worker, and first time mama.  Emily shares her pregnancy journey, labor and delivery story, and postpartum healing with us, and we are so grateful for her story!  She openly and honestly discusses her birth preparation, her mindset around undergoing an unplanned cesarean section, and how she has both physically and emotionally worked through the healing process of her birth story.  We are honored to hold the space for her to share, and hope that her story can resonate with anyone who has been through a similar experience, or who is currently expecting and planning for birth. Emily Bulthuis is a licensed independent clinical social worker providing psychotherapy services in the Twin C

In this episode, Jess and Laura sit down IN PERSON for a super fun catch-up. Laura updates everyone on the current van-life situation and her desires for the future. Jess talks about her new found love of street parking and the difficult necessity of setting healthy boundaries. We dive into some rapid-fire listener questions (as rapid as we can). If you love this one, let us know over on Instagram! We are so grateful for all of you. Get 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Get 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas  Connect with us: Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast Laura – @laura.radicalroots Jess – @jess.holdthespace Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/ Jess’ website – https://www.jessgaertner.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this episode, Jess sits down with Tricia Huffman aka Your Joyologist to chat about real life.  Not just being joyful, but how to chase it, find it, and choose it, even when life doesn't quite go your way.  We not only talk about joy, but we talk about dealing with feelings of guilt and shame, and how we have the power to feel, examine, and move forward through those feelings to grow.  This episode is for everyone, but we also tackle some specific topics like the pervasive concept of "mom guilt" that so many women encounter through the motherhood transition. Tricia is such a shining light on social media! She urges you to claim your joy and own who you are every single day via her empowering social media presence, Claim it! Podcast, youtube series, affirmation based product line, daily inspiration APP and everything she does.  She is a rock and roll roadie at heart and by first career who specializes on working with those in the public eye to keep them in integrity with who they wan

“WARNING: this episode is about the heartbreaking loss of still birth. While we know this is an incredibly important conversation that needs to happen, we also want to be sure to let you know before reading the show notes or tuning in, in case this might be a triggering topic. We are so grateful for this open, loving community and for Sydelle for sharing Bostyn’s story.”  In this episode, Laura sits down with Sydelle Tungsvik for an incredibly important, moving, inspiring, but also inexplicably hard episode. Sydelle shares the story of her daughter Bostyn's birth. Bostyn was born still at 38 weeks, and it is an honor to share her story, the immeasurable impact she's had on her parents' lives, and the many ways she lives on in light through her parents and the work Sydelle is doing with The Baby Steps Foundation to speak openly about Bostyn and connect with other mamas who've experienced the heartache of loss.  This is an episode we all need to hear. 1 in 160 mothers experience a birth of a still bab

In this episode, Laura sits down with Danielle Ryan Broida, Regstered Herbalist (AHG) and Holistic Nutritionist, who is the National Educator at Four Sigmatic. As you know, we've been working with Four Sigmatic for a long time now and believe strongly in the incredibly effectiveness of their mushroom elixirs. Now, Danielle is here to share everything you could want to know about harnessing the powers of the mushroom kingdom. She shares her passion for our mushroom friends, tells her story, and answers your questions about this serious super kingdom. Don't miss it! Registered Herbalist (AHG) and Holistic Nutritionist, Danielle has found her calling as an Instructor of Mycology at Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, and National Educator at Four Sigmatic. Danielle brings her passion and expertise in herbal medicine, clinical practice, teaching, formulation, and her deep love for fungi, to the Everyday Magic™ of Four Sigmatic.  Links and Such: Follow @danielleryanbroida and @foursigmatic on Instagram.&nb

In this episode, Jess and Laura catchup on life, motherhood, and the importance of showing up for the ones we love even when it's HARD. This episode takes a deep turn, and we hope it might be as cathartic for you as it was for both of us. We also chat about finding our own rhythms, prioritizing and compartmentalizing self care, family life and work. If you love this one, let us know over on Instagram! We are so grateful for all of you.  Links and Such: Register for the Modern Mamas Retreat HERE!  Get 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Get 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas  Connect with us: Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast Laura – @laura.radicalroots Jess – @jess.holdthespace Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/ Jess’ website – https://www.jessgaertner.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this episode, Jess sits down with Juli Bauer of Paleomg, to chat one of our most requested topics - the decision to not have children.  While many of our listeners are mamas or mamas to be, we have so many men and women following along who are still investigating the idea of motherhood, and it's important for us to honor that journey as an integral piece of our community!  Juli shares her personal story, including how and why she arrived at her current decision, the conversation she had with her partner, how she navigates her friendships with the mamas in her life, managing societal expectations and so much more.  She brings her classic humor, wit, and honesty to the table, and we are so excited to share this important episode with you all! Juli Bauer is a wife and mama to french bulldog Jackson. Juli is the founder and owner of the blog PaleOMG, which has over 650 paleo friendly recipes. She’s a fashion icon with regular weekly fashion posts, workouts and travel tips.  Juli is a New Yo

In this episode, Laura sits down with Kaylyn Easton, founder of Chiavaye, to chat all things sex and intimacy in the postpartum period and beyond. She answers listener questions, and both Laura and Kaylyn share experiences and slowly but surely work to break down the taboos around this incredibly important conversation. Don't miss it! Kaylyn is a former broadcast journalist, turned marketing exec, turned entrepreneur. Her personal, ongoing struggle with stage four endometriosis and open conversations she shared with real women discussing real sexual health concerns inspired Kaylyn to found Chiavaye {key-a-vay}, an all-natural, hypoallergenic, vegan personal moisturizer and lubricant tailored specifically to women facing healthcare challenges. The synthetic-free product has also been widely adopted by the holistic health community. While Easton works daily to bring the business of Chiavaye to international markets, she is a passionate thought-leader, working to drive a comfortable conversation about personal c

In this episode, Jess and Laura give all the juicy Modern Mamas Retreat details and catch up on the latest life happenings, including some epic camping experiences and what it's been like to navigate disconnecting when our work is all online. Enjoy!! Links and Such:  Register for the Modern Mamas Retreat HERE! Have Baby Will Camp post Get 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Get 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas  Connect with us:  Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast Laura – @laura.radicalroots  Jess – @jess.holdthespace  Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/  Jess’ website – https://www.jessgaertner.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this episode, Jess sits down with Caroline Potter, NTP to chat all things adrenal fatigue.  Not only do we dive into what adrenal fatigue is, how to determine if you might have it, and easy, simple, doable action to support your body through it, but we also answer YOUR listener questions about it as well!  This episode thinks about adrenal fatigue outside of the traditional box, and focuses on how many women may be struggling through this condition postpartum and throughout the motherhood journey.  Caroline shares her story, and how she's come out of the "fog" during her first postpartum period.  It's a good one you guys. Caroline Potter is wife, mama and the voice behind the brand Flourish (www.flourish-living.com) where she encourages women to cultivate conscious living, balance grace with gumption and make small changes to have a big impact on their health, joy and energy! Caroline is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and author of the cookbook, All American Paleo Table. Links and S

In this Q&A catchup episode, we share more details about our upcoming Modern Mamas Retreat in Santa Barbara, answer your questions as rapid-fire as we can, which isn't that rapid in reality, and wrap with some serious motherhood real talk. Want to join us in Santa Barbara? Stay tuned for registration details coming this week! And let us know in comments here or over on Instagram. Thank you for being a part of the Modern Mamas Community, friends. We are so grateful. Links and Such:  Harry Potter Illustrated Books Gruffalo Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth Everyone Poops Elephant and Piggy The Awakened Family All About Sleep (episode 16) Working Modern Mama (episode 38) Mom Guilt (episode 31) Want to come on our first ever retreat? Planning is in progress. Let us know in the Instagrampost for episode! Get 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Get 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas  Connect with us:  Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast

In this episode, Jess sits down with Dr. Lara Briden to chat about her incredible book, The Period Repair Manual, and answer ALL the listener questions! Not only do we deep dive into women's hormonal health, but we chat fertility, what's ACTUALLY happening during your cycle, hormonal acne, irregular periods, PCOS and SO.MUCH. MORE.  This quick episode is basically a crash course in healthy cycles and it's one you will LOVE. Dr. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and the period revolutionary—leading the change to better periods.  Informed by a strong science background and more than twenty years with patients, Lara is a passionate communicator about women's health and alternatives to hormonal birth control.  Her book Period Repair Manual is a manifesto of natural treatment for better hormones and better periods and provides practical solutions using nutrition, supplements, and natural hormones.  Now in its second edition, the book has been an underground sensation and has worked to q

In this episode, Laura sits down with Denise Wiesner to talk about intimacy, conception, fertility, and breaking down taboos around sex talk! She shares her many experiences with couple who after years of fertility struggles, were able to conceive through refocusing on intimacy and connection. She also shares many actionable tips we can all benefit from right now to bring intimacy and love back to our own lives. Don't miss this one! Let's talk about SEX. Denise Wiesner is a Traditional Chinese medicine specialist and Author of the upcoming book , “Conceiving with Love.”   Wiesner shares how her multi-faceted approach, culled over 25 years of practice and including yoga, acupuncture and Tantra, has helped thousands of couples reconnect and ultimately conceive. Her methods have been proven for couples using both Western medicine, and those trying to conceive naturally. Wiesner uses acupuncture, herbs and lifestyle suggestions when she works with patients in person, and counsels patients worldwide

In this episode, we share some big announcements including some bad news, followed by some really exciting news: we're hosting our first ever Modern Mamas Retreat in sunny Santa Barbara California in October! Who's in?? Tune in and let us know in comments over on Instagram. Thank you for being a part of the Modern Mamas Community. Get 15% off Beekeeper's Naturals products with code: modernmamas Get 15% off Four Sigmatic products with code: modernmamas  Connect with us:  Modern Mamas - @modernmamaspodcast Laura - @laura.radicalroots  Jess - @jess.holdthespace  Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/  Jess' website - https://www.jessgaertner.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this episode, Jess sits down with Enneagram expert, Beth McCord to chat ALL things Enneagram.  This is the perfect introductory episode to understanding what the Enneagram is, how it can be a powerful tool for self-awareness, relationship transformation, growth and development.  We chat through all the numbers, and helpful tips on how to discover who YOU are.  We even chat about how learning and knowing yourself and your partners, friends, children, etc. can transform the way you connect in your life with others, and allow you to move through the world with more compassion.  Jess loved this episode so much, she is know working through Beth's coaching course - so you know it's a good one! Your Enneagram Coach was founded by Beth McCord, an Enneagram speaker, coach and teacher for over 15 years. Beth is passionate about coming alongside individuals and helping them re-write their story, allowing them to see that lasting change, meaningful relationships, and a life of deep purpose is possi