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Good Grief, Momma!Nicole’s Trip to GuatemalaSend us a textGuatemala is one of the three countries that Nicole’s company sends on mission trips. This week Allie talks with Nicole about her latest trip which was to El Magey, Zacapa, Guatemala. Nicole share what she did during the week including a fun tourist day in Antigua. Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation.Subscribe to our email subscription here and...2025-06-3040 minGood Grief, Momma!Do You Have A Will?Send us a textHave you ever wondered who you would want to have your kids if you and your spouse were no longer able to? This week’s episode we talk about why Allie & Nicole have already created their own wills. We share how we did it and the importance of it to insure our kids futures. This might seem like an unusual topic, but we thought it was an important reminder of preparing for our kids well beings. Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you...2025-06-2331 minGood Grief, Momma!Portrayal of Motherhood in MediaSend us a textWhen we see motherhood on the news or social media or even in artwork now in the 2020s, it is all sad and sometimes even depressing. Showing that motherhood is too hard and even “hell”, but in our episode today we talk about how we think it is the opposite. As Allie will share, “Hard does not mean bad”. Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-mi...2025-04-1430 minGood Grief, Momma!Nicole's Favorite, Reshare: Nicole's Bad DaySend us a textWe are continuing the celebration one more week! We have loved getting to share our lives with listeners for the last 3 years. This week we will hear Nicole’s favorite episode from late in 2024. She chose to share about having a No Good, Very Bad Day just like in the book with Alexander. It is her favorite because she can now look back and laugh at how bad it was. We hope you enjoy listening if its your first time or if its your second or maybe their if you liked it as mu...2025-03-2436 minGood Grief, Momma!Allie's Favorite, Reshare: Our Lives Since COVIDSend us a textWe are still celebrating three years of having our podcast! We wanted to share some of our favorite episodes so far with you. So the next two weeks, we will be sharing old episodes in hopes to share them with new audiences and as fond memories for OG listeners. Allie chose today's reshare episode because she feels like this one gives a very good picture of who Allie and Nicole are as people in a short episode. We hope you enjoy!Subscribe to our email subscription here and get b...2025-03-1744 minGood Grief, Momma!Get To Know Your Host: AllieSend us a textNow it’s time to get to know Allie. Nicole interviews her as we spend some time learning about Allie outside of her being a mom and wife. This is our last episode before our big 3 year anniversary episode. Let’s get excited!!!Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!2025-03-0334 minGood Grief, Momma!Get to Know Your Host: NicoleSend us a textWe are gearing up for our 3 year anniversary. On our podcast we talk a lot about who we are moms and wives, but we do not always talk about who we are outside of that. This week we get to know Nicole a little bit better as Allie interviews her. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!2025-02-2434 minGood Grief, Momma!How to Talk to your kids about hard Topics: Part 3Send us a textFor our final episode in our “How to talk to your kids” series, Allie is back and her and Nicole talk about disabilities. Nicole has a daughter with a physical disability and Allie worked with adults with intellectual disabilities for 14 years. In this episode we share how we talk to our kids and other kids about people who are differently abled. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!2025-02-1738 minGood Grief, Momma!How To Talk To Your Kids About Hard Topics with Melissa Leupke: Part 1Send us a textSome topics are just not easy to talk to your kids about. Thank you to Melissa Luepke for being our guest speaker. She is a wife and mother of 3 teenagers, and came to share her wisdom with us moms. She is also a Director of Christian Education at Nicole’s church and has worked with youth for 20+ years. She and Nicole talk about lots of hard topics. In this episode they talk about how to talk to your kids about grief and how to talk to your kids about their bodies. R...2025-01-2730 minGood Grief, Momma!Year In ReviewSend us a textEnjoy our last episode of the season! We talk about our holiday plans and all the fun things we enjoyed this year. From kid milestones to favorite podcast episodes. We will be taking a few weeks break to spend time with family over the holidays. We will see you again January 13!Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!Episodes Referenced:Guests: Michelle/Sleepyhead Solutions, AJ Hopper/Author...2024-12-1634 minGood Grief, Momma!Knowing HistorySend us a textIt is important to know your history, but it is also important to know the history of the world. In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about their mutual love of history. They talk about why it’s important to know what’s going on in the world, why its important to know the history of where you live, and why it’s important to know about your personal family history. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much...2024-11-2531 minGood Grief, Momma!Panama Trip TakeawaysSend us a textNicole tells us all about her mission trip to Panama. She shares what she did on her trip and some interesting takeaways that she got from being in a foreign country. In this episode, she shares that many things she learned about Panama would interest Allie and her current lifestyle. Listen to Allie hearing about this trip for the first time along with you! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!Thanks to o...2024-11-1845 minGood Grief, Momma!Allie Solo: Are We Over-Preparing Our Kids For Life?Send us a textWhere the line is between preparing kids and letting them grow naturally? There is this tension between preparing kids for future responsibilities and letting them just be kids. Listen to Allie’s solo episode about how she try to balance on this line. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or...2024-11-1121 minGood Grief, Momma!The Obsession of Millenials and Their BooksSend us a textWhen did reading become popular??? Nicole and Allie talk about how in the last year or so, reading books has become more and more popular. Everything from romance, smut, fantasy, autobiographies and more! We get a little silly and share some of our favorite series, genres and authors. Join us this episode for all the fun!Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If...2024-11-0345 minGood Grief, Momma!Allie Solo: Trust Your GutSend us a textIn today's episode, Allie talks about trusting your gut, which in her life is synonymous to the Holy Spirit. You instinctively know when someone is creepy, when someone is lying, and when you are being called to do something. We have just been trained to ignore our gut. Reconnecting with our gut will lead to us, our families, and our community being better off for it. Learning to recognize and listen to our gut is key!Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info...2024-10-2819 minGood Grief, Momma!Nicole's Bad Day and Allie's RevelationSend us a textDo you remember the book about Alexander? The boy who had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Well, in this episode we will discuss how Nicole had one of those days. We hope it is a reminder to everyone that sometimes days are hard but we still love momming and our marriages. Hope you get a kick out of some of the crazy events of the day!Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much...2024-10-1436 minGood Grief, Momma!Local Mom Entrepreneur: AJ HopperSend us a textBecoming a mom is hard. Many people underestimate how difficult it will be. Our guest speaker, AJ Hooper, talks with Allie about how hard motherhood can be. They also discuss how best to handle the twists and turns. AJ talks about how all of the ups and downs convinced her to write a book about being a first time mom. Connect with AJ on Instagram, Facebook and buy her book on Amazon.Email her at theajhopper@gmail.com to get a free digital copy of her book!S...2024-08-2626 minGood Grief, Momma!Homeschool vs Public School Part 2Send us a textAnother walk down GGM podcast memory lane! Back in 2022 we talked about why we wanted to homeschool (Allie) or send our kids to public school (Nicole). We are now two years into both of the avenues that we chose and we wanted to update our listeners. We are still happy with our choices and you should listen to this episode and learn why!2024-08-1253 minGood Grief, Momma!Allie Solo: Why I'm Loving My 30sSend us a textWe are starting a series talking about feeling more secure in ourselves and our roles as women, wives, and moms. Today is a solo Allie episode talking about why she is loving her 30s. She talks about how she feels more secure in knowing herself, confident in who she is and in her relationships, and how she feels more able to be empathetic with people. Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $50 off a 90 minute evaluation.2024-04-2915 minGood Grief, Momma!How Many Kids Do You Want?Send us a textIn this episode Nicole and Allie talk about how they know when they are done having kids. So many people are in the stage of deciding whether they are done having kids or not. Nicole talks about why she knows that she is done having kids and Allie talks about how she knows that she is not done having kids yet. Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $50 off a 90 minute evaluation.2024-04-1527 minGood Grief, Momma!Sex Ed With Allie and NicoleSend us a textThere seems to be such a lack of knowledge these days about our own bodies. Is there really a group of people in the United States who think you get pregnant through your belly button? Why did Allie think that she had a UTI or yeast infection every month for years but now knows that she probably never had either? Nicole and Allie talk about their opinions and personal experiences with knowledge about their bodies and what they want to do different when educating their kids. Don't forget to leave a r...2024-03-1832 minGood Grief, Momma!Spring Cleaning Challenge with Jen of The ABCs of MotherhoodSend us a textDo you desperately need help with ideas on how to organize your life and house? Looking for quick meal prep ideas and routines that will make the craziness of motherhood just a little bit easier? Then this week’s episode is for you! Allie will be talking with Jen from ABCs of Motherhood. They will be talking about her blog and all the great tips that are availble to you and will go into detail on how you can join along with Jen as she does her spring cleaning challenge. Use the link bel...2024-03-0429 minGood Grief, Momma!Goal Setting for the YearSend us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole give you all the details on what questions them and their husbands go over to review their year and set goals for the upcoming year. It's the perfect way to keep track of if you are moving towards your goals in life. Listen in if you need a good template for reviewing your year and setting goals for the next year!Also follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n42024-02-0547 minGood Grief, Momma!Fear For SafetySend us a textIn general women have more fear of their well being than men do. Lots of situations that men wouldn’t blink an eye at, women think about deeply. This episode we will discuss some of the things we do to stay safe when we are alone or alone with our kids. Also listen in to hear who yelled, "stay safe from predators" at a public park.Follow along with Allie and Nicole on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n42024-01-0845 minGood Grief, Momma!Allie Solo: Acheivement CultureSend us a textWhy do we fill our schedules with so many things? What message is that sending to us and what message are we sending to our kids with that? In this solo, Allie talks about how she struggles with finding her identity in all of the “things” that she does and accomplishes. She also talks about how the change has to start with her so that the stress of overcommitting doesn’t transfer to her kids. There is also a special interview with her son Pax from last year when he was 3 years old. It's t...2023-10-2321 minGood Grief, Momma!Nicole Solo: Marriage AdviceSend us a textMarriage is hard and you love each other but not sure how to make things work. Sometimes all you need is a little perspective or advice. This episode is Nicole sharing some of her advice for marriage.2023-10-1610 minGood Grief, Momma!A Healthy Marriage Doesn't Happen By Accident with Allie's HusbandSend us a textIn today's episode, Allie talks with her husband Nathan about how a healthy marriage doesn't happen by accident. They talk about the different boundaries/standards they have put in place to protect their marriage from infidelity, to protect their communication with each other, and to protect from growing apart. Their marriage certainly isn't perfect, but they put effort in to keeping it healthy. Listen in and let them know what you think!2023-10-0948 minGood Grief, Momma!Smartest Person In The RoomSend us a textThis week’s episode is about making sure you are not the smartest person you know. We talk about the people in our lives that we get our wisdom from, knowing that we are not all knowing. We hope that by listening you will discover who in your life can help make you wiser.Follow along with Allie and Nicole on Instagram @allieaemmons and @nicole_sinders_n42023-09-2540 minGood Grief, Momma!The Golden RuleSend us a textThis week’s episode we are talking about how people are willing to complain about problems but not always willing to do anything to change things. Allie and Nicole talk about some of the problems they deal with most in their lives and how they plan to be a part of the change. 2023-09-1133 minGood Grief, Momma!Nicole Solo: Interacting with People with DisabilitiesSend us a textIn this solo episode, Nicole talks about the Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to interacting with a person with a disability. She breaks it down really simple and gives examples that she has experienced with her own daughter who is in a wheel chair. Links from the episode:Growing Up With Harper Mae InstagramSofia Sienna Smith InstagramMichael Bower Facebook2023-09-0110 minGood Grief, Momma!Allie Solo: Being Induced Without PitocinSend us a textIn this episode, Allie talks about how she was induced without Pitocin. She goes into detail about the different options that she tried and was presented with in order to avoid having to use Pitocin during her induction with her baby. Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @nicole_sinders_n4*This episode is sharing Allie’s experience and opinions, this not meant to be medical advice. Please go to your doctor for medical advice. 2023-08-2818 minGood Grief, Momma!BabysittersSend us a textThis week Nicole and Allie dive into all the questions they had when starting to look for babysitters. How do you know where to find people, how much to pay, do you leave food out for them, etc. So many things to consider! Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @nicole_sinders_n42023-08-2136 minGood Grief, Momma!Feeding Our KidsSend us a textIn this episode Allie and Nicole talk about all the funny things that happen while feeding your kids. Allie talks about the funny stories she has had so far figuring out breastfeeding in public and Nicole talks about how Nora eats on the run. Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n42023-08-1443 minGood Grief, Momma!Current Purpose In LifeSend us a textNicole and Allie talk about their current purpose in life. They talk about how their purpose has shifted based on what season of life they are in and how neither of them really expected to be where they are right now. Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @nicole_sinders_n42023-08-0751 minGood Grief, Momma!iPad's for KidsSend us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about why their kids do not have personal iPads and why they have not intention of getting them one in the near future. They talk about their two main reasons for this choice and what screen time looks like in their houses. Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n42023-07-3139 minGood Grief, Momma!Millenials Vs BoomersSend us a textNicole and Allie talk about the differences they've noticed between them and their parents generations. From lawn jarts to gender reveals and everything in between. Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @nicole_sinders_n42023-07-1742 minGood Grief, Momma!Solo Allie: The Hardest Thing I've Ever DoneSend us a textIn today's solo episode, Allie talks about the hardest thing she's ever done: parenting. She talks about how hard it is to always put yourself second, to manage your own emotions while disciplining, and her not so great eating habits. While parenting is the hardest thing she's ever done, it's also the most rewarding.Follow along with Allie and Nicole on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n42023-07-1022 minGood Grief, Momma!Allie's Baby #2 Birth StorySend us a textIn today's episode, Allie shares the birth story of her new baby Peyton. She talks about having to be induced, going without an epidural, and much more. Listen in to hear why the phrase "cheese pizza" was shouted. Follow along with Allie and Nicole on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2023-06-0541 minGood Grief, Momma!Solo Nicole: GriefSend us a textIn this solo Nicole episode, Nicole talks about the different forms of grief she has experienced in her life thus far. She talks about the grief of losing a loved one, of having a sick loved one and of having a sick child. In sharing, she hopes to let others know that they are not alone in their grief. Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2023-05-2216 minGood Grief, Momma!Correcting Other People's KidsSend us a textIn this episode Nicole and Allie talk about the awkward moments when they have to correct other people's kids. Too often there are times when parent's don't seem to be around to correct their kids and Nicole or Allie have had to step in. In one instance, Allie talks about correcting a bully at an indoor playground. Nicole talks about how she had to teach her daughter to tell people not to touch her wheel chair. Don't forget to follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n42023-05-0842 minGood Grief, Momma!Our Philosophy of Marriage Vs Society'sSend us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about their philosophy on marriage. They dive into their thoughts on wives submitting to their husbands, the differences between men and women, and division of labor in marriage. Do you agree with them or no? Listen in to find out. Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2023-05-0142 minGood Grief, Momma!More About Our HusbandsSend us a textIn this episode Nicole and Allie talk about their husbands. They talk about baby mooning, their husbands sports obsessions, any double standards that exist with husbands v wives, and if their kids react differently to their husbands than they do with them. Listen in to hear all about it!Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2023-04-2428 minGood Grief, Momma!Independent Play, Nap Regressions, and Potty TrainingSend us a textIn this episode, Nicole and Allie talk about a few different things that they are currently or recently have gone through with their kids. Allie talks about the struggle to get her son to play independently and talks about the 3 year old nap regression they went through. Nicole talks about the attempt to get independent play into her oldest daughter's schedule and starting of potty training for her youngest. Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2023-04-1738 minGood Grief, Momma!Differences with the Second ChildSend us a textAs Allie's due date is approaching she is thinking about all of the things she has done already and will do differently with her second child. Nicole talks about the things she has chosen to do differently with her second child as well. What did you do differently with your second child? Follow along with them on Instagram too @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2023-04-0327 minGood Grief, Momma!Let's Talk About SexSend us a textIn this episode, Nicole and Allie dive into the discussion of sex. Our society is saturated in sex (movie, tv, songs, etc) but when it comes to actual important conversation about sex, we are lacking. Parents are missing out on the important conversations with their kids about sex. Spouses are shying away from important conversations about sex with each other. And us women in general shy away from talking about problems with sex or questions about sex. Listen in to hear their thoughts on all of these and more. Follow along...2023-03-2739 minGood Grief, Momma!Keeping Up In Carmel with Chelsea KopelmanSend us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole talk to Chelsea Kopelman the creator of the Keeping Up In Carmel (KUIC) platform. Keeping Up In Carmel is a one-stop shop for families to get plugged into local activities and businesses in the Indy area. If you are stumped as to what to do with your kids, check out her Instagram and blog and you will find a plethora of ideas and tips on how to make your experience fun and easy. Chelsea talks about her family, what inspired her to start KUIC, her favorite go-to...2023-03-2043 minGood Grief, Momma!Stressing About Our Kid's EducationSend us a textThis episode all started out with a telephone rant from Nicole about a meeting she had with her daughter's school about standardized tests. Nicole talks about the stresses of educating your child. Allie talks about how crazy the pressure is nowadays to not let your kid "fall behind" and that it usually results in children losing their childhood. 2023-03-1338 minGood Grief, Momma!Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy with Dr Amy RobinsonSend us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole talk with Dr Amy Robinson about pelvic floor physical therapy. Amy is highly trained physical therapist who has been doing pelvic floor physical therapy for 25 years. She talks about all of the things pelvic floor physical therapy can help with and common mistakes women make that lead to issues with their pelvic floor, especially as it relates to postpartum. Ever wondered if you need to see a pelvic floor physical therapist? This episode will help you answer that question!Check out her website: https://restoreyourcorept...2023-03-0646 minGood Grief, Momma!When Did You Start Your Period?Send us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about how insane it is that a lot of girls are now getting their periods so early now (as early as 5th grade). They talk about what it was like when they first got their periods. And they dive into what they are hoping to do to prevent that from happening to their girls.Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2023-02-2738 minGood Grief, Momma!Solo Episode: Allie: That Time I Worked At Victoria SecretSend us a textIn Allie's solo episode, she talks about how to be content with where you are in life. She talks all about the time she went from a great, salaried job to selling bra's for Victoria Secret. She also goes into detail about how much she feels like she is within God's purpose for her life right now and thus feels extremely content in life. Her hope and prayer is that all listeners would be able to find their purpose in life and feel content. Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons a...2023-02-2015 minGood Grief, Momma!Solo Episode: Nicole: Books for DaysSend us a textIn this solo episode, Nicole digs into one of her favorite pastimes: BOOKS! Tune in to get some recommendations for new books and to hear how Allie forced her to read the Twilight series.Follow along with Nicole and Allie on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n42023-02-1713 minGood Grief, Momma!FIT4MOM with Debra SextonSend us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole talk to Debra Sexton, the owner of FIT4MOM Carmel. They talk about how Debra got started with FIT4MOM, what it is, how it helps mom's workout with their kids, and how it fosters a great community of moms. Allie talks about how impactful FIT4MOM was in her life too. Follow along with Debra and FIT4MOM on Instagram @debrasexton and @fit4momcarmel.Learn more about FIT4MOM Carmel on their website: https://carmel.fit4mom.com2023-02-1324 minGood Grief, Momma!Maternity LeaveSend us a textIn this episode, Nicole and Allie go through their maternity leave (or lack there of) experiences. Nicole talks about how she was "quietly fired" from her job after having her first kid. Allie talks about how up until a few months before she gave birth, her job didn't have any kind of paid coverage for after she had her baby. They discuss the differences between the US and other countries when it comes to maternity leave too. Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @g...2023-02-0641 minGood Grief, Momma!Listening To The ExpertsSend us a textIn this episode Allie and Nicole talk about how there has been a shift in society when it comes to parenting. Nicole talks about how it seems like a lot of parents want other people (teachers, doctors, etc) to raise their kids and they just step back. Allie talks about how it seems like society in general is set up for people to trust experts (like the government, school systems, doctors) over trusting parent's instincts. This one might be a little controversial and Allie and Nicole have slightly varying views on it. What...2023-01-3042 minGood Grief, Momma!Sleep Divorce?Send us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about sleep divorce. What the heck is it? Is it a new thing or has it been around for a while? Then they dive into whether or not they would get a sleep divorce.Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2023-01-2327 minGood Grief, Momma!Solo Episode: Allie: Pregnancy #2Send us a textIn this solo episode, Allie talks about how her second pregnancy is different than her first. She talks about the "fun" new things that have happened during this pregnancy (including the ever lovely, constipation) and shares the gender of her baby. 2023-01-1616 minGood Grief, Momma!Solo Episode: Nicole: InclusivitySend us a textOur first solo episode with just Nicole! She dives into the importance of inclusivity. She brings a unique perspective as a mom who has children with different abilities and with allergies. 2023-01-1311 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 42: Importance of CommunitySend us a textIn the Season 2 opener Allie and Nicole talk about the importance of community. They go over how that was lacking during the pandemic shut downs but also why it is so important physically, mentally and emotionally. Follow along with them also on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2023-01-0932 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 41: Postpartum Care of Indiana featuring Stacia ScottSend us a textIn this final episode of Season 1, Allie talks with Stacia Scott, fellow momma who is starting Postpartum Care of Indiana (PPPCI). PPCI aims fill a very large and unnecessary hole in postpartum care for mommas. You won't want to miss all the cool information, but also hearing her heart wrenching story of why she is passionate about postpartum care. Another cool thing is that PPCI will have free resources for grieving mommas as well.Check out Postpartum Care of Indiana online at https://ppcareindy.com or on Instagram @ppcareindy...2022-12-1941 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 40: Stay At Home Mom Life Featuring Sierra SullivanSend us a textIn this episode, Allie interviews Sierra Sullivan (the host of A Labor For Love podcast) and they talk about being stay at home moms. Sierra shares how she decided it was time to leave her job to stay at home with her littles, the hardest part of being a sahm and the most rewarding. It's not an interview that you want to miss!Check out her podcast A Labor For Love and see her on instagram @alaborforlove2022-12-1221 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 39: It's The Holiday SeasonSend us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about the holidays. Traditions their families do, activities, Santa or no Santa, and much more. Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2022-12-0535 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 38: I'm OffendedSend us a textIn this episode, Nicole and Allie talk about the people who just wake up waiting to be offended. They talk about the every controversial Love is Blind "cuties" scene with Cole and Zanab, about Allie's encounter with a rude phlebotomist, and about Nicole's recent trip to Guatemala. Follow along with them also on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and TikTok @goodgriefmomma2022-11-2833 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 37: When You Have Problems In Your MarriageSend us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole give the details of what they do when they have problems in their marriage. They go over the rules and practices they have in place to prevent problems. They talk about the baseline rules they have with arguments and what they do for resolution. Some things you may agree with, others you may not. Don't forget to follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2022-11-2138 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 36: What Kind Of Wife Are You?Send us a textIn this episode Allie and Nicole take a Buzzfeed quiz about what kind of wife they are. They share with you the process and the results. They talk about if it was really accurate and the different types of wives there were in the quiz.Link to the Buzzfeed quiz: https://www.buzzfeed.com/lisaleah18/which-movie-wife-are-you-fg166j4rwo2022-11-1423 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 35: The Dreaded Flu SeasonSend us a textIn this episode Nicole and Allie talk about the dreaded flu season. They go over what they do in general to keep their kids healthy. They talk about the importance of sleep, natural remedies, and more. They are not doctors and are learning as they go. They're praying that we all make it out of this flu season without too much sickness.Follow along with their lives on Instagram @allieaemmons and @nicole_sinders_n4 and TikTok @goodgriefmomma2022-11-0744 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 34: Expectations of MotherhoodSend us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole share all about the expectations they had going into motherhood and what the reality actually was. For instance, Allie shares about how she expected to be able to decipher between her newborn baby's cry's, but she never could. Don't miss out! Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2022-10-2433 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 33: Desensitization to Sex in MediaSend us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about how the media (books, TV, movies, and social media) has become more and more sexualized. They talk about TV shows they've recently watched and how different they are then what they used to watch as kids. They also go over how much it seems to be targeted towards younger and younger people. Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2022-10-1731 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 32: Why We Chose Our ChurchSend us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about the thought that went into how they chose their church home. The go over what was important to their families when considering which church to make their home. Don't forget to follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2022-10-1044 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 31: Building A HomeSend us a textIn this episode, Nicole and Allie talk about the things they thought through each time they built a home. They talk about building a home in an apartment, buying an existing home and building a new home. There is so much thought that *should* go into building a home for your family and they dive into what was most important for them each time. Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2022-10-0337 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 30: Expectations of MarriageSend us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about the expectations they had going into marriage and the reality of what marriage is really like. They talk about the usual expectations around money, physical touch, and quality time. But they also talk about the funny and random ones too. Don't miss out on anything, follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2022-09-2635 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 29: Marrying Young (Plus a Special Announcement!)Send us a textIn this episode Nicole and Allie talk about the things they truly enjoyed about getting married young. In this day and age, a lot more people are waiting until they are older to get married but there were a lot of benefits to getting married younger. They also have a special announcement for all listeners in this episode too!Don't forget to be following along with them on Instagram: @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok: @goodgriefmomma2022-09-1930 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 28: SAHM Expectations Vs RealitySend us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole talk all about their expectations of being a stay at home mom and the realities of what actually happened. Allie apparently thought she was going to be a totally different person when she became a stay at home mom and only some of those things actually happened. Nicole thought she was going to be super creative and her kids would love all of her crafty, creativeness, and that definitely doesn't always happen. Don't forget to follow along with them on Instagram: @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n...2022-09-1238 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 27: StressSend us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about stress. They go into depth on the different things that stress them as moms and wives and what they do to try and relieve some of that stress. Don't forget to follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2022-09-0526 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 26: Moms Supporting MomsSend us a textIn this episode Allie and Nicole talk about how important it is to surround yourself with supportive moms to uplift and encourage you. They talk about some of the supportive things moms have done for them and end with a challenge for their listeners!Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2022-08-2927 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 25: Toxic Mom GroupsSend us a textIn this episode Allie and Nicole dive into all the different mom groups they have been a part of, both good and bad. Why is it that mom groups can turn negative so quickly? Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2022-08-2227 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 24: Selfishness in Motherhood and MarriageSend us a textIn this episode Allie and Nicole talk about how marriage and motherhood are sanctifying. Both marriage and motherhood provide a plethora of opportunities to work out any remaining selfishness, lack of patience, and anger. They talk about how while those parts of you usually get brought out, it's a good opportunity to work on yourself. They are thankful for being a wife and mom and for all that comes with those names. Don't forget to follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma to s...2022-08-1527 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 23: Fostering Independence in Our KidsSend us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole talk all about fostering independence in their kids. They talk about how they are trying to help create functioning humans through providing choices and opportunities for their kids to be involved in everyday tasks. Don't forget to follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2022-08-0835 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 22: Awkward in Social SituationsSend us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole provide some comic relief by sharing their awkward stories with you. They go through the times when they had awkward situations over not remembering people's names, out at clubs, and on social media. If you similarly are awkward in social settings, then you can commiserate with them during this episode. If you are perfect, then you can judge them and laugh at them throughout the episode. Learning not to take yourself too seriously is a key life lesson that Allie and Nicole definitely have developed the hard...2022-08-0128 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 21: Over-scheduling Your Family/KidsSend us a textIn this episode Allie and Nicole talk about balancing having fun activities in your kids and family's life, while avoiding over scheduling and burning out. They share about the laughable differences in their morning routines and what activities they do put their kids in. Link to book and waffle maker: https://liketk.it/3Lc6ADon't forget to follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2022-07-2526 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 20: Controversial Topics on Social MediaSend us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about controversial topics on social media. They talk about how everyone nowadays is just blindly reposting, emotionally charging things and causing division. How it's easy to fall into that trap yourself and where do you draw the line when it comes to sharing your opinion about controversial topics on social media.Don't forget to follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2022-07-1817 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 19: The Power of Our WordsSend us a textIn episode 19, Allie and Nicole talk about how powerful our words are. They talk about realizing how they were speaking over themselves, their kids, their spouses and their lives. They end the episode with a challenge for all their listeners. Don't forget to follow along with them on Instagram: @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and also on TikTok @goodgriefmomma2022-07-1128 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 18: Balance of ParentingSend us a textIn this episode, Nicole and Allie discuss their thoughts on the popular Instagram audio talking about not interfering when your kids are doing dangerous things carefully. They talk about how they struggle to do that sometimes, what it looks like in their lives and their thoughts on what it means. Don't forget to follow along with them on Instagram too! @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n42022-07-0324 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 17: Own Worst CriticsSend us a textIn this episode Allie and Nicole talk about how they are often their own worst critics. It's so easy to focus on the one thing that didn't get done, rather than all the things that did get done. As mom's it is important to remember to look for the positives in every day, even if some days, it's something very small. Follow along with them on Instagram: @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n4Link to Fit To Burst: https://liketk.it/3IZHn2022-06-2727 minGood Grief, Momma!Whole Wellness Part 3Send us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about spiritual health. How important it is in their life and their overall wellness as women and moms. They talk about how they stay spiritually healthy, how that plays out in their families and with their communities too. Follow along with them on Instagram to see more about their lives: @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n42022-06-2024 minGood Grief, Momma!Whole Wellness Part 2Send us a textIn episode 15, Nicole and Allie continue their discussion about how important it is to make sure to take care of yourselves as parents, while also taking care of your kids. As mom's (and parents) it's easy to take such good care of your kids while neglecting to take care of yourself. In this episode, they talk about eating healthy and taking care of your mental/emotional health. Follow along with them on Instagram too, @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n42022-06-1328 minGood Grief, Momma!Whole Wellness Part 1Send us a textIn episode 14 of Good Grief, Momma, Allie and Nicole start talking about how we (as moms/parents/women) take care of our selves. Parents put so much effort (rightly so) into taking care of their kids, but sometimes they do that to their own detriment. In this multipart series, they will dive into physical health and the importance of sleep. They will talk about the mistakes they have made in these areas and what they are now trying to do to be healthier. Here are the links we d...2022-06-0626 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 13: Life-Changing ThingsSend us a textIn Episode 13 of Good Grief, Momma, Allie and Nicole talk about some life-changing things that people just don't talk about enough. Some of them are things people don't talk about because it's awkward and some are things people just don't know about. You won't want to miss this one and you might hear about something life-changing that you have been missing out on! Here are the links that were discussed in the episode:First Steps Link: https://www.cibaby.orgSquatty Potty...2022-05-3038 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 12: "I'm Sure You'll Be Fine"Send us a textIn Episode 12 Nicole and Allie talk about their postpartum experiences. They talk about how lacking the care is in most cases for the mom after having a baby. Mom's go from weekly visits to nothing for 6 weeks. They talk about postpartum emotions, pelvic floor physical therapy, anxiety, weight and body changes, health issues, and more. Make sure to follow Nicole and Allie on Instagram: @allieawood and @Nicole_sinders_n4 and get even more good info on their website (goodgriefmomma.squarespace.com). 2022-05-2343 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 11: Public School Vs. Homeschool?Send us a textIn episode 11, Allie and Nicole share their opinions on public school vs homeschool. Nicole talks all about why she has chosen public school for her kids and Allie shares why she thinks homeschooling is the best for her child. This topic was one submitted by a listener on Instagram. If you have any topics you would like Allie and Nicole to share their opinion on, connect with them on Instagram and let them know! @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n42022-05-1636 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 10: Marriage Q&A Part 3Send us a textIn episode 10, Nicole and Allie answer more marriage questions sent in by the audience. They answer what is bound to be a controversial question of "What is the appropriate way to have opposite sex friends while married?". Listen in to hear their opinions! (HINT: Allie's opinion is very strong). Since it is their first double digit episode, they gave you twice the content! Don't forget to check out their website for more content and to follow along with them on instagram @allieaemmons and @nicole_sinders_n4. 2022-05-0956 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 9: Wanna Be Friends?Send us a textIn episode 9 of Good Grief, Momma Nicole and Allie talk all about friendships. They talk about how friendships change as you get older (and how it gets so much harder to make friends the older you get!). They also talk about what they have learned about friendship from their 20 year friendship.Check out the website to see more about Allie and Nicole (https://goodgriefmomma.squarespace.com/new-page) and you can also follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @Nicole_sinders_n42022-05-0226 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 8: Family AdventuresSend us a textIn episode 8 of Good Grief, Momma Nicole and Allie talk all about traveling with kids. They talk about why they think its important to travel with their kids and dive into some great tips and tricks to help make your traveling easier!Follow along with them on instagram: @allieaemmons @Nicole_sinders_n42022-04-2531 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 7: Let's Eat!Send us a textIn episode 7, Nicole and Allie talk about starting their kids on solid food. Allie talks about baby-led weaning and how that helped her son be an amazing eater. Nicole talks about her daughters picky eating and discovering food allergies. 2022-04-1829 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 6: Let's Get Milk DrunkSend us a textIn Episode 6, Allie and Nicole talk about their journey with breastfeeding and formula feeding. Allie exclusively pumped for 13 months and Nicole did a combination of breast milk and formula. Listen in to hear how their experiences went!2022-04-1123 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 5: It All Started With A PoopSend us a textIn episode 5 Nicole and Allie dive into their pregnancy and labor stories. Nicole goes into detail about her first pregnancy. She talks about finding out that her daughter has a physical disability, going through fetal surgery, and then ending with a c-section. Allie discusses her journey through pregnancy and vaginal delivery. 2022-04-0432 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 4: Marriage Q&A Part 2Send us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole answer more questions about marriage. Listen in to hear all the inside scoop on how they deal with fights and how their marriages have evolved.2022-03-2826 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 3: Marriage Q&A Part 1Send us a textIn this episode, Allie and Nicole give you a glimpse into their marriages. Who cleans the toilets? Who pays the bills? What about date nights? Tune in to hear about it all!2022-03-2119 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 2: Knee-Deep In EmotionsSend us a textIn episode 2, Allie and Nicole talk about being knee-deep in toddlerhood, which means lots and lots of emotions. They go over how they handle big emotions with their littles and discuss a little bit about disciplining too. 2022-03-1423 minGood Grief, Momma!Episode 1: The One About The RonaSend us a textIn the first episode of Good Grief, Momma! Allie and Nicole introduce themselves and then dive into the "hot topic" of how and what they chose to do during the pandemic. They cover what they chose as far as parenting during the pandemic, social choices, and yes...even whether they got the vaccine or not. 2022-03-0744 min
Good Grief, Momma!TrailerSend us a textLifelong friends, Allie and Nicole, will be talking about momming and marriage on this new podcast, Good Grief, Momma! They aren't experts at anything, but they love to share their opinion and experiences. Tune in each Monday to hear about anything from how they approached pandemic parenting to date night ideas.2022-02-2800 min