The Modern Mamas Podcast

In this episode, Jess sits down with Megan and Alex of Zesty Ginger to chat all things cycle syncing!  This episode is full of amazing insight into what's happening during a woman's cycle, how to work WITH not against your cycle, and to embrace the natural rhythms, strengths, and needs of our feminine cycles.  We chat about how you can adjust your movement, foods, tasks and supplements to feel your best, and work with your energy at every phase of the cycle.  You will absolutely be blown away by this episode! Alex (M.D.) and Megan (Health Coach & Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner) work with pre-menopausal women in an online group format.  We focus on balancing hormones and supporting detoxification by teaching women to use the phases of their menstrual cycles to their advantage.  The natural ebb and flow that happens to our hormones, organ systems, and bodies overall as women is there to renew and strengthen us. When we work with the natural cycles of our bodies, we all

In this episode, we catch up on life's latest updates and dive deep into reflections after some very moving listener reviews. Laura updates on her latest van adventures and the reality of life with an almost two-year-old. Jess shares the latest in health, fitness, and empowerment. And we connect as usual in the midsts of the crazy fullness that is life. We are SO grateful that you are here, listening, and supporting this passion project of ours. Thank you for being a part of the Modern Mamas Community. Join us in Costa Rica! 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.holdthespacewellness.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

In this episode, Jess sits down with listener Melissa Nicolai, a budding novice organic gardener to chat all about how to create your own organic home garden from a layman's perspective.  This episode is incredibly relatable, and a must for anyone dipping their toe into the topic of growing their own food.  We not only cover doable, easy, actionable steps to create your own garden, but we delve into deeper topics concerning conventional gardening and farming, the overuse of glyphosate, and the larger global impact of growing your own food. Melissa Nicolai lives in Southern California with her husband, Blake and 13 month old daughter Abigail.  In an effort to holistically address some health concerns she began examining many areas of her life and discovered that one of the biggest ways to impact her health was making some adjustments to what she was eating. After reading Eating on the Wild Side by Jo Robinson she told her husband that she wanted to start an organic garden in the backyard and sta

In this episode, Laura sits down for a chat with Caitlyn Collins, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Washington University in St. Louis. We deep dive into her research examining the production and consequences of social inequality in the US. There were tears, goosebumps, anger, and so so much enlightenment. This is a conversation EVERYONE should hear, eliciting emotions that will create change. Don't miss it, friends! And please spread the word. Caitlyn is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Washington University in St. Louis. Her research examines the production and consequences of social inequality. Caitlyn uses qualitative methods to understand gender inequality in the workplace and in family life. Her current project is a cross-national interview study of 135 working mothers in Sweden, Germany, Italy, and the United States. These four countries offer distinct policy approaches to reconciling work-family conflict. She examines how different ideals of gender, motherhood, an

In this episode, we go long on life's latest happenings.  Laura gets a chance to process her cross country van trek so far, and shares her biggest revelations and favorite places from the trip.  Jess gets emotional about Mother's Day and the bittersweet nature of it all, as well as gives an update on some health issues.  This is a good ol' fashioned reconnection - heart pouring, tears present, and so VERY Laura and Jess. Don't miss it, friends! We are so grateful for you.  Links and Such:  Join us in Costa Rica! Mustache Mesa Podcast Van YouTube channelO Connect with us:  Modern Mamas - @modernmamaspodcast Laura - @laura.radicalroots  Jess - @jess.holdthespace  Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/  Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/  Sponsors: Grab your favorite Beekeeper's Naturals' products HERE.  You can get 15% off and support the podcast with the code: modernmamas. Stay buzzin' friends! Don't forget, we've also partnered

In this episode, Jess sits down for a chat with Shelby Leppin MSN, RN, PMHNP to discuss strategies around mental health. We go deep into the stigma around mental healthcare, medication, and the increased presence of illness like anxiety and depression.  We chat about mental health throughout the motherhood transition, actionable steps to take in order to support yourself, and everything in between.  This is a GOOD one you guys. Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Shelby has a Master's degree in nursing with a specialty in mental health. She works as a nurse practitioner treating patients with depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, and other mental health disorders from a holistic perspective.  She also runs a wellness business at shelbyleppin.com in which she empowers individuals to take charge of their health. She's married with 5 children ages 10 (twins), 9, 7, and 1.  Links and Such:  Shelby's website: www.shelbyleppin.com Find Shelby on Instagram HERE.&nbs

In this episode, Laura sits down for a chat with Carly, founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals. Carly shares all the details behind her entrepreneurial journey, from Goldman Sachs to harnessing the magic of bees. She also shares the nitty gritty into why bee products are so powerful, how they changed her health, and what we can use them for to improve daily quality of life and overall holistic health. Don’t miss this one! Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! As founder and CEO of the wellness brand Beekeeper’s Naturals, Carly’s mission is to improve the health of humans and bees alike, which is why she left her job on the trading floor at Goldman Sachs to launch Beekeeper’s Naturals full-time in 2016. Beekeeper’s Naturals is an innovative wellness company developing nutraceutical products from healing plant-based ingredients and the powerful hive superfoods—like royal jelly, propolis, and bee pollen. Carly and her team use scientific rigor to craft all-natural products that deliver powerfu

In this episode, Jess and Laura sit down IN PERSON for a very very special 100th episode coming at you from our weekend spent connecting, exploring, and enjoying each other in Austin, Texas! We offer very important updates you won't hear anywhere else, give a rundown of Paleofx, including some things that might be a little controversial, and answer your questions, which cover everything from keeping sex alive in our relationships to our biggest dreams for this podcast. Don't miss it, friends! We are so grateful for you.  Links and Such:  Join us in Costa Rica! Bonafide Provisions Wild Zora Wylde chicken chips Lavva yogurt  Us Wellness Meats  Outward Bound  Gorgia Grinders  Pink Stork YouTube Van Adventures: Sex and Climate Control Enneagram Connect with us:  Modern Mamas - @modernmamaspodcast Laura - @laura.radicalroots  Jess - @jess.holdthespace  Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/  Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/ Don't forget,

In this episode, Jess sits down with the effervescent Cassy Joy Garcia of Fed & Fit to chat ALL THE THINGS.  We last had Cassy on when she was pregnant with her daughter Graysen, and now that little peanut is over a year old!  We catch up with Cassy, chat how she balances serious work and motherhood, how she prioritizes the health of her and her family without guilt, and so much more!  We also chat Cassy's latest INSANELY needed project, her brand new book, Cook Once, Eat All Week: 26 weeks of gluten-free affordable meal prep to preserve your time and sanity, and you guys...it's incredible.  For anyone out there struggling with balance, how to feed yourself and your family nutritious meals without spending hours in the kitchen every week..this book is for you - tune in to one of the most fun episodes we've recorded in a while, simply due to Cassy's infectious energy! Links and Such:  Grab your copy of Cook Once, Eat All Week HERE! Connect with Cassy on Instagram @fedandfit Cassy's

In this episode, Jess sits down with Laura and Kelsey to chat all about their new Intuitive Living Online Course. Kelsey and Laura each dive into their own journeys to finding intuitive eating, movement, and mindset practices. They share what it means to eat, move, and live more in tune with the body and mind, and simple steps we can all do to get there. This is an important episode for everyone! Links and Such:  Do you want to join us in Costa Rica? Learn more HERE! Intuitively YOU website: www.intuitively-you.com Laura’s website: myradicalroots.com Kelsey’s website: livingraw.com Connect with us:  Modern Mamas – @modernmamaspodcast Laura – @laura.radicalroots  Jess – @jess.holdthespace  Laura’s website – http://myradicalroots.com/  Jess’ website – https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/ We are SO EXCITED to share that Bee Keeper’s Naturals has come on to support the Modern Mamas Podcast. They are a wonderful company with incredibly effective products made

"Guest Interview - Tamara Iglesias on raising empowered children" Want to come to Costa Rica? Learn more HERE!  In this episode, Laura sits down for a chat with Tamara Iglesias. They deep dive into all things Conscious Parenting, raising empowered kiddos, treating our little ones as whole beings, and more. There were tears, lots of goosebumps, and such incredible insight from an amazing mother and human, who's dedicated her life to empowering families to live full, happy, connected lives. This is a very special episode for anyone who interacts with little ones. Don't miss it! Tamara Iglesias is the Founder of Wellynest, a conscious parenting company, dedicated to raising whole beings from the very beginning. Coaching mothers and fathers alike, Tamara helps empower families to live happy and nourished lives.  Her mission is to shift the way we raise our children by parenting from a place of respect, while creating trust and healthy boundaries. When parents are supported to use conscious words, a

In this episode, Jess sits down with friend and podcaster, Jeanette Tapley to get an extremely personal and intimate recap of what it was like to go through international adoption.  Jeanette shares everything from the nitty gritty details of cost and process, to emotions, transition, and everything in between.  This is one family's journey to adoption, and a great resource if adoption is on your heart but your not sure how to move forward! Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Jeanette Tapley is a wife to Jesse Tapley of almost 14 years. Mother to Zeke, Titus and Zoe. She loves talking to friends and laughing loudly, advocating for adoption, and a nice cup of coffee. Jeanette is the host of the IT’S TIME FOR COFFEE podcast where she interviews friends new and old in hopes of connecting others and meeting her friends right where they are. Her passion lies in other women finding themselves in a less lonely state knowing they have friends and others around them in the same stages of

Did you hear? 18 special friends get to join us for an incredible 5 days of rest, beaching, relaxation, connection, movement, and adventure in Costa Rica. Want to learn more? Check out trip details HERE! In this episode, we also share meet up dates for 2019 along with the ins and outs of our lives right now, including some insights and feelings neither of us has shared publicly before. In short, this episode is a GOOD ONE.  Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Links and Such: Beautycounter Join us in Costa Rica Intuitively YOU Laura's Postpartum Programming Don't forget, we're on Instagram! Connect with us: Podcast Instagram - @modernmamaspodcast  Laura - @laura.radicalroots  Jess - @jess.holdthespace  Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/  Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/  Email: modernmamaspodcast@gmail.com Any thoughts or comments? Leave them below. We love hearing from you and would LOVE to answer more of your questions. Send them to mod

In this episode, Laura sits down with Marianne, Babies Natural Development Expert, to chat all about her work in the world of baby development. She talks about what she's seen, how she followed her passion, and how movement can impact behavior in our little ones. Plus she answers your listener questions! Don't miss it! Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Marianne Hermsen-van Wanrooy, born in Venlo, the Netherlands 1951, completed her four year Physiotherapy training in her home country in 1974. She specialized in Neuro-Pediatrics ever since, until she stopped practicing physiotherapy in 2007. Marianne wrote and published her first book ‘Babymoves’ in 2002 and her second book ‘Babymoves for the child with special needs’ in 2007. Marianne's work currently involves sharing her knowledge through her books, teaching and public speaking worldwide. She is also busy researching and learning more about children’s development in today’s society, and how she can help better the equipment avail

"Guest Interview: Introduction to Meditation with Arden Martin" In this episode, Jess sits down with Arden Martin of The Spring Meditation to talk about how she, as a busy new mom uses meditation to enhance her life, her presence, her energy, and so much more.  This episode deep dives into the specifics around Vedic meditation, and how you really can make it work for you, even if you've tried unsuccessfully before! Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Arden learned to meditate while working as an elementary school teacher in New York City. Her days were long, demanding, and turbulent, and the practice allowed her to stay calm in the chaos. Since learning to meditate, Arden has experienced more self-love, confidence, and clarity than she ever thought possible. After decades of sinus issues, hormonal imbalances, and trouble sleeping, Arden's physical health is also better than ever. Although her life always looked good on the outside, meditation has empowered her to finally

In this episode, Laura sits down with Meg Reburn co-creator of the long anticipated online program, Baby Making & Beyond and it was such a good one!  Meg, along wither her co-creator Liz Wolfe, has worked tirelessly to bring you the most up-to-date, revolutionary resource to guide you through all phases of the pre-conception, fertility, pregnancy, and parenthood journey.  This talk deep dives into what the program is about as Meg reveals so much of the incredible information that you'll find in the program only - all based off years of intense and continued research.  This isn't your typical, eat this type of diet, and exercise program friends, it's the blood, sweat, and tears of some amazing humans that went the extra mile to provide a timeless resources for women, and we are so excited to help her launch it to the world! Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Meghanne Reburn hails from the great white north and hangs her hat in British Columbia Canada. She is a Registered Midwife

It's been a while, so we decided to jump on for a quick chat. Turns out we had a LOT to say. We talk about the chaos that was February, bodies, bellies, emotions, life pressure, child wisdom, and the highs and lows of 2019 so far. but don't worry, we wrap with the things we're most looking forward to in the magical month of March. Turns out we had a lot to say in this quick catch up, and we hope you enjoy. As always, thanks for holding the space for us to share, friends. We are SO grateful for you.  Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Links and Such: Laura's post sickness share on IG The Wild Flours Jess' stomach post on IG We're on Instagram! Connect with us: Podcast Instagram - @modernmamaspodcast  Laura - @laura.radicalroots  Jess - @jess.holdthespace  Laura's website - http://myradicalroots.com/  Jess' website - https://www.holdthespacewellness.com/  Email: modernmamaspodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support

"Guest Interview: Liz Wolfe on Baby Making & Beyond (Part One)" In this episode, Jess sits down Liz Wolfe co-creator of her long anticipated online program, Baby Making & Beyond and it was EPIC!  Liz and Meg (who will be on next!) have worked tirelessly to bring you the most up-to-date, revolutionary resource to guide you through all phases of the pre-conception, fertility, pregnancy, and parenthood journey.  Our talk deep dives into what the program is about, and Liz even reveals some NEW information that you'll find in the program only - all based off years of intense and continued research.  This isn't your typical, eat this type of diet, and exercise program friends, it's the blood, sweat, and tears of some amazing humans that went the extra mile to provide a timeless resources for women, and I'm so excited to help her launch it to the world! Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Liz Wolfe is a health & wellness writer and Nutritional Therapy Practition

"Guest Interview: Cooking with Kids with Heather England" In this episode, Jess sits down Heather Englund of Fit Mama Real Food all about how to get our kiddos involved in the cooking process and what that means for developing a healthy relationship with food in the future!  We chat her top tips which are simple, actionable, and have been so instrumental in our own lives helping to keep our kiddos interested and sharing in the joy of preparing food! Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Heather Englund is the healthy living blogger behind fitmamarealfood.com and the host of the podcast Fit Mama Real Food Radio where she dives into all things food, fitness, motherhood and mindset.  She is a wife to Jacob and mom to Hunter 6, Zoe 4, Nova 2 and Holland 7 months.  It is most definitely not quiet in her house!   Heather is an AFAA certified group fitness instructor with countless group fitness specialties under her belt, including Les Mills and YogaFit.  She finds

"Guest Interview: Navigating Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers with Michelle Carlson In this episode, Jess sits down with Michelle Carlson of Peace and Parenting to chat all about how to navigate trouble behaviors in toddlers while remaining respectful and cooperative.  This episode was so incredibly insightful with regards to hitting, biting, talking back, and other common and normal behaviors in our kiddos!  Michelle chats strategies to stay engaged, present, and calm while parenting through these challenging behaviors! Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Michelle lives in Los Angeles with her two girls 9 and 12. Before becoming a Hand in Hand certified instructor in 2015, she worked for 12 years in public schools as a teacher and counselor. She also served as an adjunct professor in the Department of Education instructing in the teacher credentialing program. None of which prepared her to be a mom. After years of consequences, bribes and star charts she found Hand in H