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Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)5.7: Hangovers, Babysitters, and Mom Guilt: Our Relationship with Going OutYou beg for a night out. You finally get one. You book the sitter. You shave your legs. You actually put on real pants.You go out.We’re talking:
Why going out feels like a full-time job nowThat weird pressure to “just have fun!” even when you’re dead inside
Drinking for the wrong reasons (and regretting it instantly)Next-morning mom guilt and snapping at your kids over nothingOur most unhinged going out stories, complete with outfit regrets, panic texts, and hangxietyAnd of course, we ask the real...2025-07-3123 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)5.6: Things We Swore We’d Never Do… Until We Had Kids
(aka Sht We Said We’d Never Do as Moms - But Here We Are)“My kid will never have screen time.”
“I’ll never yell.”
“They’ll eat what we eat.”Cut to us three years later: handing over the iPad with one hand and wiping a booger with the other.This week on Baby Then What, we’re dragging our pre-mom selves and laughing (…crying?) at all the things we said we’d never do, until we did. Because once you’re in the thick of it? All bets are off.We’re talking: • The lies we told ourselves before kids • The chaos we now f...2025-07-2426 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)5.5: Gender Disappointment: The Secret So Many Moms Are HidingWe often hear "As long as it’s healthy...". But the truth is, what about when it’s not the gender you were hoping for?This week, we’re talking about the quiet, complicated reality of gender disappointment, a totally normal experience that most moms are too ashamed to admit. We unpack the shock, guilt, and internal shame spiral that hits hard when the baby isn’t the gender you dreamed of.From generational patterns and birth order pressure to intrusive comments and healing through it all, this is a raw, honest convo about mourning the chil...2025-07-1729 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)5.4: Still Babies, But Louder: What No One Tells You About Ages 2-4Welcome to the toddler trenches: ages 2 to 4, aka the "are you still a baby or just my drunkest roommate?" phase.In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the hot mess that is toddlerhood - where logic goes to die and granola bars break your spirits.We get into:Why they’re still babies until 4 (yes, really)The full-body meltdowns that start over nothing and end with you questioning everythingPicking daycares, preschools, and camps like it’s a college applicationThe gear and toys that we didn’t expect to love and the ones that majorly...2025-06-1925 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)5. 3: Newborn Must-Haves (and What We Totally Regret Buying)Welcome to our no-BS guide to baby gear. In this episode, we’re breaking down the newborn products we actually used (and loved) - and the ones that made us question all our life choices. From bottles and breast pumps to crib mattresses, pacifiers, and yes... the infamous wipe warmer, we’re sharing what worked, what didn’t, and what you can skip entirely.We cover:Bottles that saved us vs. bottles that drove us feralThe breast pumps that actually gave us freedomCrib mattresses, swaddles, diaper bags, and moreR...2025-06-1226 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)Pregnancy Test Prank GONE WRONG… One Came Back POSITIVE?!We thought it would be funny to take pregnancy tests just for content… and then we accidentally switched them, and one came back positive. In true Baby Then What fashion, what started as a lighthearted, just-for-fun idea turned into absolute chaos. One of us is pregnant… maybe?! But whose test is it?! And what do we even do now?!This episode is wild, emotional, a little unhinged, and everything we didn’t expect, but honestly, it’s kind of the perfect metaphor for motherhood: nothing goes to plan, and you’re j...2025-06-0513 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)5.2: Q&A: Real Mom Questions You’ve Texted, Googled, or DMed Us , We Have the Answers (Part 2)We're back this week for another round of your questions. In Part 2 of our unfiltered Q&A, we’re diving even deeper into the real, raw questions you’ve been too tired (or too scared) to ask out loud. From navigating postpartum hormones to figuring out if you’re ready for another baby, we’re covering it all.In this episode, we get into:Growing your family and navigating pregnancy lossPostpartum hormones, body changes, and intimacy after babyBaby stage challenges like teething, sleep routines, and the crawling limboToddler topics including food allergies, patience, and screen timeThis is...2025-05-2937 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)5.1: Q&A: Baby, Then What? Real Mom Questions You’ve Texted, Googled, or DMed Us , We Have the Answers (Part 1)We asked, you delivered - and now we’re answering your most unfiltered, honest, and hilarious questions. In this Q&A kickoff to Season 5, we’re talking everything from postpartum resentment to baby travel tips, in-law drama to mom guilt, and why the “roommate phase” is way too real.Oh, and by the way - Pregnant Bitchez is now Baby Then What. Why the change? Because this isn’t just a pregnancy podcast anymore. We’re talking about every stage of motherhood — from the first positive test to toddler chaos and everything that comes after. Same hosts, sa...2025-05-2233 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)Baby Then What TrailerBaby Then What is your go-to podcast for the real side of motherhood—the stuff no one warns you about (but definitely should). Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, deep in toddler chaos, or somewhere in between, there comes a moment when you ask: Now what?Hosted by Jessie and Amanda—two moms of two, deep in the thick of it—this show dives into the messy, unhinged, and brutally honest parts of mom life. They cut through the noise with real stories, raw conversations, product recommendations that actually help, and absolutely zero sugarcoating.Think of it as yo...2025-05-2100 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)4.15: Traveling with Kids: Chaos, Car Seats & Carry-OnsThis one’s for the moms wondering: Can you actually travel with kids and not lose your mind?Yes. Sort of. Sometimes.In this episode, we dive into the messy, funny, actually helpful guide to traveling with babies, toddlers, and everything in between. From the easiest ages to fly (hello, newborns!) to the ones we’d like to forget (looking at you, 18 months), we’re giving you all our hard-earned hacks.We cover:What age is easiest—and hardest—to travel withPacking tips to avoid mid-air meltdowns (yours and theirs)How to get babies...2025-05-1539 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)4.14: Real Talk Guide to Postpartum Relationships — ft. @loveafterbabyAre you recently postpartum and wondering what happened to your relationship? You're not alone—and we're getting real about it.This week, we’re joined by Sheina Schochet (@loveafterbaby) — therapist, mom of 4, and postpartum relationship expert.
We’re getting into all the things no one preps you for:
- The roommate phase
- Constant bickering
- Intimacy struggles
-The dumbest fights
- And why your relationship feels like a full-time job after kids.Sheina gives us real, practical advice on how to reconnect with your partner, communicate without killing each other, and bring the spark back—even...2025-05-0842 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)4.13:
The Group Chat Got Quiet: Losing Friends in Pregnancy + PostpartumNobody really warns you about this part of pregnancy — but we’re gonna say it out loud.This week, we’re getting real about what it feels like when your friendships start shifting during pregnancy and postpartum.The friends who stopped texting. The ones who bailed before your baby shower even hit the calendar. The ones you thought would be there... and just weren't.We’re sharing our own stories (the messy, the painful, the surprisingly freeing), plus the stories you sent in. We're talking about how awkward it can be trying to make...2025-05-0129 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)4.12: Sleep Q&A: The Sh*T They Don't Tell YouThis week, we’re talking all things sleep — or lack thereof. From newborn nights to 12-month regressions, sleep training wins and fails, and night weaning chaos, we’re covering it all.We answer your Qs:— Did you sleep train? What kind worked?— Is a night nurse worth it?— How do you juggle multiple nap schedules?— Night weaning when baby’s up every 1–2 hours? SOS.— Are we actually getting dumber… or just tired?— What to do when your “village” doesn’t show up— How to find time to do literally any...2025-04-2426 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)4.11: Do I Want Another Baby… or Just My Last One Back?This week, we’re sitting in that quiet, complicated space so many of us know—the question of whether we’re really done having babies. We’re talking about all the emotions that come with that decisions - grief, guilt, hope, fear - and the way it never feels black and white. This episode is a real as it gets. Plus, we also talk about:What it’s like for Jessie to finally get her period back - and how it came with a wave of physical and emotional release. Amanda opens up about the shift that’s happe...2025-04-1731 min
Jessie CervantesT5 E09 - Amanda Miguel | Contenido Extra - “Después de DIEGO, ya no me asombra NADA”Amigos de #ContenidoExtra, les tengo un nuevo capítulo, ahora con una cantante queridísima; considerada como una de las voces más grandes de la música en español... Amanda Miguel, que celebra 45 años de carrera.Recuerden que leo todos sus comentarios, así que no dejen de interactuar con nosotros.2025-04-1449 min
Journey to your DreamsEpisode 13 - Amanda Roa | Back to the Heart: Breaking Free from Addiction, Chronic Illness, and FearIn this episode, Amanda shares her transformative journey of healing from addiction, chronic illness, and childhood fears. She emphasizes the importance of self-love, acceptance, and the messy steps towards personal growth. Amanda discusses the role of plant medicine and community in her healing process and how she now helps others as a relationship coach. The conversation highlights the power of connection and the journey of breaking free from toxic relationships and childhood trauma.You can find Amanda on Instagram!Want early access to episodes, behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes? 2025-04-1052 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)4.10: The Sh*t You Actually Need (Strollers, Car Seats, High Chairs Edition)In this week’s episode, we’re giving you the real deal on baby gear - from strollers to car seats to high chairs, we tell you what we’ve tried, what we loved and what we regret.What we cover:Stroller breakdown: UppaBaby Vista vs. Cruz, Joolz, Silver Cross, Veer Wagon, Double City Jogger, Bumbleride Indie Twin, Nuna (travel + new compact double 👀), and why Amanda hated the YOYO.Car seats and high chair recs that don’t suck → From Clek and Diono to IKEA and the overhyped “convertible” ones that collect dust.How to actually decide what to bu...2025-04-1033 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)4.9: How Not to Break Up After Having a Baby (ft. Jonathan, Couples Therapist)This week, we’re joined by Jonathan @couplestherapywithjonathan, a couples therapist who specializes in helping overwhelmed couples navigate the rollercoaster of relationships before, during, and after kids.We’re asking him everything—from the baby stage breakdowns to the bedroom dry spells—and getting real about the emotional chaos that hits when your relationship suddenly has a third (tiny, screaming) roommate.If your relationship has felt off, quiet, or like a team sport you didn’t sign up for… this episode is for you.We get into:The biggest mistake couples make after having...2025-04-0333 min
The Motherhood Collective Co86. March Q+A Part 2Amanda and Jessie dive into the second half of your questions. This week we chat about growing your faith, handling overprotective grandparents, handling the transition from 1 to 2, and more!Happy Monday, let's hang out!! 2025-03-3134 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)4.8: What Parents Actually Need to Know About Allergies (with Dr. A - Pediatric Allergist)This week we’re joined by Dr. A, a pediatric allergist based in Toronto (and also Amanda’s son Arlo’s allergist 👶🏼). We’re diving into all the big allergy questions you’ve sent in — from when to introduce allergens, to FPIES, to figuring out whether your kid has an allergy or just a sensitivity.Some of the burning questions Dr. A answers:Can you prevent allergies during pregnancy?The truth about genetics and allergies?How early you can test your baby?What are FPIES and why it’s confusing AFWhen to use the dairy ladder for...2025-03-2750 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)4.7: How to Survive Your First Days with a NEWBORNYou asked, we answered! This week, we’re walking you through exactly what to expect in the first two weeks after giving birth—starting from the moment you deliver. We’ll cover the transfer from the delivery room to your overnight room, all the tests they run on you and your baby, that infamous first poo, the overwhelming moment of bringing your baby home, figuring out breastfeeding, and everything in between. We were totally caught off guard our first time, so we’re sharing all the raw, unfiltered details to help you feel more prepared. Because let’s be real—bring...2025-03-1334 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)4.6: What They Don’t Tell You About PREGNANCY – Q&A EditionThis week, we are answering all your burning questions about PREGNANCY! Here's a list of all the questions you asked - cover all of this, and then some! What to expect throughout the different stages of pregnancy? What are your best tips for getting pregnant? What are some pregnancy symptoms no one told you about? Pregnancy skin care routine (and the myths)? What are your favourite pregnancy clothes? Best tips? How do you deal with weight gain stigma during pregnancy? Sex during pregnancy and how to maintain intimacy during and after the baby comes? How to be happy...2025-02-2729 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)4.5: Introducing Solids & BLW: The Good, The Messy & The Allergy AnxietyWe’re told to start solids as early as 4 months and introduce allergens by 6 months—but no one really tells us how to do it or what to expect (spoiler: it’s a messy ride). This week, we’re joined by Malina from @healthy.mom.healthy.kids—a certified Pediatric Dietitian, single mom of three, and expert in Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) and picky eating.Malina breaks down different approaches to starting solids, from BLW to purees, plus when and how to introduce allergens without losing your mind. She also shares game-changing tips on managing picky eaters, setting mealtime b...2025-02-2043 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)4.4: Leaving Your Kid: The Emotional Sh*tshow No One Warns You AboutLeaving your kid for the first time is something no one prepares you for. It feels like your heart is being ripped out—but it’s also necessary (and even healthy) for both you and your baby. This week, we’re sharing our unfiltered stories about that first gut-wrenching goodbye: how old our kids were, what made it easier (or harder), and how we coped. Plus, we’re diving into the nanny vs. daycare debate—how do you know what’s right for your family? Tune in for a raw, real, and honest convo about the parts of motherhood no one warns...2025-02-1335 min
Become An Author Podcast With Jessie BowenBecome an Author Podcast -Join Dr. Jessie Bowen on the Become an Author Podcast as he sits down with Grand Master Amanda Marie Illescas📚🎙️ New Podcast Episode!
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Join Dr. Jessie Bowen on the Become an Author Podcast as he sits down with Grand Master Amanda Marie Illescas—bestselling author, founder of Master Mom, and co-owner of Olson’s Martial Arts Academy. 🥋✨
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Amanda has dedicated her life to leadership training, character development, and empowering others. In this episode, she shares how writing books has expanded her influence, helped her connect with...2025-02-0634 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)4.3: The Reality of Traveling with Kids - Is It Really a VACATION??In this week’s episode, we reflect on our so called ‘vacations’ which were really just us parenting in another zip code, taking on 12-14hr parenting shifts daily. We touch on the highs and lows of what being away with your kids is like, managing LONG travel days and public meltdowns. We dive into our go-to packing tips, our no-guilt philosophy on screen-time, and what we did to get our kids back on track. We also give you a mini life update - Amanda FINALLY figured out how to potty train her 3.5yr old (her method was genius) and Je...2025-02-0631 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)4.2: Mom Hacks You Need to KnowWe’ve Googled a lot, but when it comes to useful mom hacks, the best ones aren’t online—they’re passed down from moms who’ve been there, done that, and know what actually works. This week, we’re sharing our favorite mom hacks that made our motherhood journey easier (and way better). From saving time during night feeds to skipping lines while traveling and even handling emergency swim diaper situations, we’ve got you covered. These are real, practical tips from a couple of moms to you—because sometimes, that’s all it takes to make a big difference.2025-01-3042 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)4.1: Double Trouble: Managing the Transition from One to Two KidsEver heard the saying 1+1=3? That’s exactly what it feels like when you add a second kid to the mix. This week, we dive into the highs and lows of transitioning from one child to two. We’re sharing stories about the insanely beautiful moments you never knew were possible—and the most terrifying, challenging days of our lives so far. No matter the age gap, it’s tough. The mom guilt kicks into overdrive, and most days, you’re just trying to stay afloat. But here’s the good news: it’s short-lived. We’re here to share the tips and tri...2025-01-2330 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)3.14: The UNSPOKEN Realities of Motherhood with GUEST Alex BennettThis week we sit down with Alex Bennett @justalex who pulls back the curtain on the unspoken realities of life as a new mom. Just 2 months postpartum, Alex opens up about her personal journey, and her brief but intense experience with postpartum depression, and what she did to overcome it. She takes us through her wild labor and delivery story - one that had us both on our toes. And she shares an often unspoken side of motherhood - the indescribable, all-consuming love that only new moms truly understand. Plus, Alex shares some amazing tips she’s already picked up...2024-12-2353 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)BONUS MINI: Getting ready for the Ho Ho HOLIDAYSWith the holidays coming up, we share with you our best tips for managing through the holidays, how we deal with unwanted gifting for our kids and some of our favourite gift ideas for ages 0 - 4 years old. Happy Holidays from our families to yours!
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Resources & Guides: Pregnant Bitchez2024-12-1315 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)3.13: Maternity Leave: The Hardest 'Vacation' You'll Ever TakeWhoever said maternity leave was a vacation clearly has never experienced it. This week, we’re diving deep into the realities of maternity leave—how much ‘work’ it really is and the major shift for moms hav to go trough as we transition from a full-time job to staying home with a newborn. We’ll also explore the challenges of returning to work after baby #1 and baby #2, from the anxiety leading up to that first day back to the juggling act that comes with being a working mom. We’re not sugar coating any of it. If you’re looking for an...2024-11-2924 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)3.12: Q&A Part 2: Pregnancy & All Things BabyThis week, we answer the rest of all your burning questions. Here are a list of questions we answer so you can skip to the most interesting parts to you!
1.How to deal with anxiety between appointments?
2. How do you know when the right time is for baby #2?
3. Good age gap?
4. Did you guys do the glucose drink test? Is there any alternative?
5. What are some things that you learn prior and after pregnancy?
6. Why did no one explain how they do cervical checks? Ouch and fuck 2024-11-2230 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)3.11: Q&A: Postpartum, Weight Loss, Sex, Breastfeeding & MORE!This week, we answer all your burning questions. Here are a list of questions we answer so you can skip to the most interesting parts to you!
What was your biggest challenge postpartum and how did you navigate it? (Talk about postpartum with first kid & second?
How did your relationship with your partner change postpartum?
Has anyone you know needed medication postpartum for anxiety or depression? Did it help?
Do you ever get the “when are you trying for a girl q” and how do you handle it (so annoying)
Advice for soon to be single mom?
I feel...2024-11-1531 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)3.10: Are you trying to get PREGNANT?This week, we talk all things pregnancy – whether it’s all you’ve ever wanted or you are trying to avoid it, we’ve been through it all. We talk about how hard it is to get pregnant, how much sex is too much before your partner is just shooting blanks and why you need to track your own ovulation cycle closely, because we’re all different. We also share our stories of what it was like finding out we’re pregnant between baby 1 and 2, what implantation can feel like, how pregnancy feels at each stage and some of our weirdest...2024-11-0830 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)3.9: Are you REALLY using that on your kids?As moms, we are constantly asking ourselves should we use this product or that product? This brand or that brand? It’s an exhausting world to navigate and you don’t know if you are making the right or wrong decision half the time. This week, we share everything we have learned so far about what brands we love vs. which we stay away from when it comes to pregnancy beauty products, baby skincare, food, sunscreen, baby products, laundry detergent and more. We also share some of the product swaps we have made from our first kid to second kid...2024-11-0130 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)3.8: Breaking the Silence on Fertility Struggles and Navigating LossThis week, we’re sitting down with Sari Diskin (@saridiskin), a fellow mom and old friend of Jessie’s. Sari is currently pregnant with her second child, but her journey to get here wasn’t easy. She gets real about her struggles with secondary fertility and opens up about her heartbreaking experience with miscarriage. Sari shares her raw emotions and the tough moments that come with loss, as well as the lessons she’s learned along the way. Join us for an honest and heartfelt conversation about fertility struggles, loss after pregnancy, and what it really means to navigate the ups...2024-10-2541 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)3.7: Managing Milestone MadnessWatching your kids go through all their major milestones is both incredible to witness and overwhelming at times to keep up. And people are always quick to tell you if your kid is ahead or behind, rather than just let them be. This week we talk about all the major milestones, the different age ranges that are considered ‘normal’, when our kids actually started crawling, walking, talking and how at the end of the day, they usually all end up in the same place, no matter how they got there. And we also share some of our best ideas on h...2024-10-1826 minBaby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)3.6: Are you a ‘GOOD’ mom or a ‘BAD’ mom?This week we dive into parenting styles and what we’ve learned about ourselves as moms. We discuss what it’s felt like to be labelled a ‘good’ mom or ‘bad’ mom for the decisions we’ve made, and how we’ve learned to stop giving a fuck about what other people think. We share our unique parenting styles and why it’s so important to lean into you who are as a mom and not get overwhelmed by the noise out there. We also share what we feel is the hardest part of parenting for any age.
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Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)3.4: Navigating the ever changing world of INFANTSCongrats on surviving the newborn phase. Welcome to your next hurdle - infants. This era of parenting deals with so much CHANGE and a lot of your first big decisions. From dealing with daycare sicknesses, to teething, to figuring out when to introduce screen time - we share all of our stories and tips on what it’s like to deal with infants.Instagram: @pregnantbitchezYouTube: Pregnant BitchezResources & Guides: Pregnant Bitchez2024-09-2733 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)3.3: What the FUCK am I supposed to do with a NEWBORN?Did you just bring your baby home and think - now what?! How the hell am I supposed to take care of this newborn?! In this episode, we share our real stories as first-time moms, what we did differently the second time around, and all the newborn tips you need. Plus, we’ll spill on the must-have products and the ones that are just a waste of time. If you’ve got a newborn, this episode is a must-listen!Instagram: @pregnantbitchezYouTube: Pregnant BitchezResources & Guides: Pregnant Bitchez2024-09-2029 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)3.2: Wondering how to heal your VAGINA after giving birth? We’ve got you covered with our top tips!After you give birth, your vagina hates you. We’re here to share all our top tips on how to prepare for postpartum, what we did to heal our vaginas and what sex after birth was like. We also touch on some of our fave other postpartum products that we used on ourselves and babies! This episode is brought you by Earth Mama Organics, a company founded by a nurse and herbalist offering thoughtfully formulated products (aka lifesavers!) for all things postpartum, as well as pregnancy and breastfeeding. Basically, we’re here for your entire motherhood journey and w...2024-09-1323 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)Wondering how to heal your VAGINA after giving birth? We’ve got you covered with our top tips!After you give birth, your vagina hates you. We’re here to share all our top tips on how to prepare for postpartum, what we did to heal our vaginas and what sex after birth was like. We also touch on some of our fave other postpartum products that we used on ourselves and babies!Instagram: @pregnantbitchezYouTube: Pregnant BitchezResources & Guides: Pregnant BitchezWebsite: https://www.pregnantbitchez.com/
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Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)3.1: We focus on preparing our BODIES for motherhood, but what about our MENTAL HEALTH?Pregnancy is all about preparing your body - they tell you what to eat, what to avoid, how to stay fit. But what they don’t prepare you for is the silent storm that brews in your mind. The weight of motherhood isn’t just physical - it’s emotional, mental and sometimes overwhelming. This week, we open up about our own personal battles with anxiety, eating disorders, trying to lose our baby weight, and how we’ve learned to adapt in our new role as moms.Instagram: @pregnantbitchezYouTube: Pregnant BitchezResources & Guides...2024-09-0629 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)2.12: Pregnant Bitchez and their Husbands - The Dedicated DadsWe've talked about them all season and now they have their chance to say a few words! Join us as we interview our husbands and hear about their side of many of the stories we have shared. We talk Jessie's second birth, ask them what it's like to be around us pregnant, find out their funniest and scariest moments as dads, and see if they can name a few pregnancy and postpartum products. If you want to know a bit more about what goes on behind the scenes, this episode is for you.Instagram: @pregnantbitchez...2024-08-0234 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)2.11: All your burning questions answered: How to Start Solids, Testing for Allergens, Travel, Breastfeeding, and MoreWe answer all your burning questions from how and when to start solids, how to try the allergens and then recognize an allergy, whether the age gap in your kids makes a difference, our best travel tips, whether you should feel guilty stopping breastfeeding and so much more. Instagram: @pregnantbitchezYouTube: Pregnant BitchezResources & Guides: Pregnant Bitchez2024-07-2626 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)2.10: Just when you think you have MOTHERHOOD figured out…When it comes to being a mom, the one thing you can count on is that shit is going to change. Every time you think you have motherhood figured out, something new slaps you in the face. Our bodies change, our relationships change, our kids change - every day is something new that we have to navigate. We talk about all the changes we go through and what worked for us to get through them. At the end of the day, you’re best off just saying fuck it - and rolling with the new you and your new wo...2024-07-1926 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)2.9: Unpacking C-Sections: The Do’s and Don’ts to Optimize RecoveryThis week we have Nicole - a C-section recovery coach and a 3x c-section mama who walks us through what to expect during a c-section (emergency or planned), what to do to optimize your physical recovery and how to overcome the trauma of an emergency c-section. She also gives some great tips on how to breastfeed, an ideal set-up in your home, and some of her favourite recovery products. If you had a c-section or plan to have one, or about to give birth and want to know anything about c-sections, you will feel so much more empowered after...2024-07-1252 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)2.8: Are We There Yet?! Surviving Travel with KidsIt's time to pack your bags and book that trip. We’re here to spill all the details on what traveling with kids is like - from as little as 2 months old, all the way through the toddler years. We’ve got travel hacks for airports and airplanes no matter the age, tips on how to get sleep and some ideas on how to actually enjoy your evenings while you’re away. We also share some of our favourite items that made our lives easier and our funniest travel stories that will make you feel better if you’ve ever had...2024-07-0539 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)2.7: Apparently your period shouldn’t suck?Nicole, a nutritionist and menstrual health expert, joins us to teach us all about our menstrual cycle - which is apparently our 5th vital sign. She opened our eyes to a world where periods don’t need to suck and how you can track your cycle to not only improve your health but your ability to conceive. She gave us all sorts of tips on how to tune into your body and how to eat properly in each phase of your cycle. And she also highlights how stress and hormones may be impacting your ability to get pregnant. She bl...2024-06-2849 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)2.6: What the fuck did my toddler just say to me?This week, we talk about little people, big transitions. From potty training, to big kid beds, and all the fucked up shit they say to us in between. Being a toddler mom is not for the faint of heart.Instagram: @pregnantbitchezYouTube: Pregnant BitchezResources & Guides: Pregnant Bitchez2024-06-2125 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)2.5: Moms Unfiltered with Marlie Cohen (@kale_and_krunches)Our guest this week is Marlie Cohen, a mom of 2 and a fitness expert who knows how to balance being a busy mom and staying healthy. We discuss what it’s like to make the decision to have 2 or 3 kids, why it’s so important to take care of your body before and after birth and learn some tips and tricks for postpartum support. We also learn what it was like for her to navigate motherhood in the ‘picture perfect’ Instagram era and why she feels so strongly about sharing her life in full - the good, the bad, and ever...2024-06-1441 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)2.4: Will I ever FUCKING sleep again?Sleep is like that hot guy in the coffee shop. You know you want it, but you can’t have it. As a mom, sleep is all you want but it seems impossible to achieve. We’ve tried ALL the sleep training methods and talk about what worked, what didn’t work and what we recommend to at least get SOME sleep. Instagram: @pregnantbitchezYouTube: Pregnant BitchezResources & Guides: Pregnant Bitchez2024-06-0723 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)2.3: Who are YOU when you become a MOM?When you become a mom, you shed your old self to make room for a new version of you. We talk about what it’s like to navigate your new identity as a mom, becoming the default parent, deciding who to leave your child with when you go back to work, and how the hell we’re supposed to juggle it all. Instagram: @pregnantbitchezYouTube: Pregnant BitchezResources & Guides: Pregnant Bitchez 2024-05-3123 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)2.2: Your NEW full time job: BreastfeedingWomen should get a fucking medal for we put ourselves through with breastfeeding. We talk about the ups and downs of breastfeeding, which pump we love best, the decision to use formula, and whether our boobs will ever look the same again. Instagram: @pregnantbitchezYouTube: Pregnant BitchezResources & Guides: Pregnant Bitchez2024-05-2431 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)2.1: Is natural birth REALLY that painful?If you’ve ever wondered what a natural birth is like, Jessie is here to spill all the details. She talks about what it was like with no epidural, her postpartum care with a Midwife, and early life with a newborn. We also circle back to Amanda’s experience in the NICU.Instagram: @pregnantbitchezYouTube: Pregnant BitchezResources & Guides: Pregnant Bitchez2024-05-1732 min
To Birth and BeyondEpisode 339: C-Section Scar Mobilization with Amanda FisherIn today’s episode, Jessie talks with Amanda Fisher all about C-Section scare mobilization: what it is, how to do it (as a patient OR practitioner), and when! This is the audio of a special webinar, that until today, was only available to Jessie’s PFSA clients. Enjoy!- - - - - - - - -If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show.Want more? Visit www.ToBi...2024-05-1443 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)1.5: Must-Have Products and Hot List of What You Need vs. Don’t NeedThe day we become pregnant is the day we start asking ourselves - do I need this or that? And it never stops. We talk about navigating information overload, our favourite products and our hot list of what you need vs. don’t need.Instagram: @pregnantbitchezYouTube: Pregnant BitchezResources & Guides: Pregnant Bitchez2024-04-1919 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)1.4: The Mind Fuck that is PostpartumPostpartum feels like an entirely new journey. We discuss hormones, caring for down there, 6-week check ups and getting cleared for sex, and the importance of building your mom community to get through it all.Instagram: @pregnantbitchezYouTube: Pregnant BitchezResources & Guides: Pregnant Bitchez2024-04-1226 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)1.3: Post-Delivery Firsts & Hospital Bag Must-HavesYou deliver the baby and then what? We talk about all the firsts - first night in hospital, your first poo, baby’s first poo, and breastfeeding for the first time. And we discuss what to bring in your Hospital Bag to make life a bit easier. Instagram: @pregnantbitchezYouTube: Pregnant BitchezResources & Guides: Pregnant Bitchez2024-04-0524 min
HerUpland#31| Unleashing Adventure: Jessie's Journey with HerUplandJoin us on this captivating episode of the HerUpland Podcast as we journey with Jessie Janowski from the snow-covered landscapes of Alaska to the heart of HerUpland's community and events. Hosted by Amanda Ponti, a member of the HerUpland Board of Directors and the co-director of the Regional Coordinator program, this episode delves into the empowering experiences, shared camaraderie, and unforgettable adventures that define the HerUpland spirit. Jessie, a passionate advocate for women in the outdoors and a devoted upland hunting enthusiast, shares her enriching experiences from attending all three event types offered by HerUpland. From the p...2024-04-0349 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)1.2: The unspoken truths about Labour & DeliveryWhether it’s your 1st or 4th, every labor story usually leaves you speechless and ours are no different. We talk about epidurals, live streaming births, pushing positions, delivery room dance parties, and the possibility of leaving the hospital without a baby.Instagram: @pregnantbitchezYouTube: Pregnant BitchezResources & Guides: Pregnant Bitchez2024-03-2928 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)1.1: Pregnancy real talk: sex, hormones, must-haves and more What we talk about0:00 - Gender reveal5:06 - OB vs. Midwife10:17 - Pregnancy must-haves15:17 - Pregnancy hormones17:26 - Sex during pregnancy21:12 - Getting pregnant26:13 - Why we started thisInstagram: @pregnantbitchezYouTube: Pregnant BitchezResources & Guides: Pregnant Bitchez 2024-03-2228 min
Baby Then What (Pregnant Bitchez)About Pregnant BitchezMotherhood is a wild ride. And for most of that ride, we've asked ourselves 'why did no one tell me this?' or 'why didn't I know about that?'. Join us for season 1 of Pregnant Bitchez as we talk about so much that goes on behind the scenes of pregnancy, labor & delivery, and postpartum. We share our raw and unfiltered stories and some things we've learned along the way.2024-03-1800 min
Don't Step on the BluebellsJessie Parker - Healing with Affirmations - (#010)In this episode, host Amanda Parker interviews her sister Jessie Parker about the transformative power of affirmations. They discuss how affirmations can be used to rewrite unhelpful beliefs that were often formed in childhood, and to consciously cultivate more supportive, empowering beliefs instead.Jessie stresses the importance of uncovering your true underlying beliefs first before creating affirmations, so they can fully align with your deeper self. She shares how affirmations work best when you engage your whole being - mind, body and emotions. Visualizations, feeling the emotions you want to cultivate, and repeating affirmations regularly help cement...2024-02-151h 01
Leaders Of The WestSustainably Scaling a Business with Amanda KimesOn today’s episode, I have the inspiring Amanda Kimes as a guest on the show and we’re talking all about scaling a business. Amanda shares the value of having an organized hiring plan, the necessity of slowing down to focus on internal restructuring, and tips when it comes to working with friends. She also shares her insights on embracing failures and the importance of trusting your gut. Resources & Links:
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Email...2023-12-1937 minThe Motherhood Collective Co45. Catch Up with Jessie!Jessie is back! We go over her birth with Ledger, talk about the hard truths of repeat cesareans, and chat about how to talk to a friend who just had a cesarean.
We are so excited to both be here this week!2023-12-111h 08
The Fearless Warrior Podcast012: Leading with Resilience, Jessie Warren's Approach to Overcoming ChallengesToday's episode is from our Guest Speaker recording vault. Jessie Warren, former FSU and pro player with the USSSA Pride, spoke to our warriors in March of 2022. In our conversation, Jessie turns her gaze towards leadership, accountability, and how to triumph over challenges. She gives us a peek into what it truly means to be a leader, how to cultivate genuine camaraderie on and off the field, and the role of trust within a team. Jesse opens up about her personal experiences of dealing with negativity and encourages listeners to engage in discussions and ask questions. She emphasizes that...2023-10-2534 minThe Motherhood Collective Co35. Catch Up With Us: Amanda's Birth, Jessie's Pregnancy, and Our Next Event!We have missed Amanda over the course of the last couple months and in this episode we take the time to just catch up and see how she's doing after her birth and in her postpartum! We also talk through Jessie's pregnancy a bit, how it has all gone, as well as a little about her birth plans.
We are so excited to announce our next event for September 30th, later afternoon/evening. We plan to have a cozy space to just come, have some yummy fall treats, sit around a fire, and just hang out! We will have more...2023-08-211h 06The Motherhood Collective Co29. Redemptive Birth Stories: Medicated Hospital Induction due to Hypertension with AmandaIn this series, we will be hearing from women about their experience with birth. We will be hearing the in’s and out’s of how their births felt for them, what they chose and why they chose that, and experience it alongside them as they relive it for themselves!
In this episode, we chat with Amanda about her first birth in a hospital. Sometimes our birth plans go out the window in the face of an unpredictable diagnosis, and sometimes inductions are medically indicated. She had to be induced for hypertension at 37 weeks and she talks through how despite havi...2023-06-271h 03
Queen City Connect PodcastCharlotte's Personalized Embroidery Experts: Taylor and Jessie of Thoughtfully Threaded In the latest episode of the Queen City Connect podcast, I dive deep into a captivating conversation with Taylor Peter and Jessie Grapes. Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of these two remarkable entrepreneurs, the dynamic duo behind Thoughtfully Threaded. Based in Charlotte, their business specializes in creating personalized embroidery products. During our chat, we delve into the enduring friendship between Taylor and Jessie, tracing their path toward establishing this thriving monogramming venture. Website - https://thoughtfullythreaded.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thoughtfully_threaded/2023-05-2437 min
The Artisan Creator PodcastEP 2 Amanda Maiorano - Recipe developer, Dietitian, Food Photography & StylingWelcome to Episode 2 of The Artisan Creator Podcast where we dive into the incredible journey of Amanda Maiorano, a certified dietitian-turned-content creator extraordinaire! 🎉 Amanda has built a thriving business by crafting mouth-watering recipes that don't compromise on nutrition or taste. 🥑🍓
In this episode, we get the inside scoop on how she partners with major brands like Keep it Cleaner, developing their dietitian-approved reciples. We explore the ins and outs of content creation, how she's harnessed the power of social media to expand her reach, and the unique challenges she's faced as a dietitian in the digit...2023-04-0642 min
The Motherhood Collective Co03. Birth Trauma: Amanda's Birth StoryTrigger Warning: Birth Trauma and Sexual Abuse discussed. Amanda gave birth to her son 3 years ago and talks through how it all unfolded. She speaks on how her previous trauma from her childhood surfaced in her birth, and how that took her from a birthing center to a c-section in the hospital. She touches on the importance of healing, forgiveness, and how that affected her postpartum journey. We ask that you listen with kindness, grace, and understanding as she navigates her trauma.2022-12-1854 minThe Motherhood Collective Co02. Birth Trauma: Jessie's Birth StoryTrigger Warning: Birth Trauma discussed. Jessie gave birth to her daughter 2 years ago and talks through how it all unfolded. She speaks on the cascade of interventions that took her from desiring a non-medicated birth to being in an emergency c-section, and all of the details along the way. She touches on the importance of advocating for yourself, and trusting your intuition. We ask that you listen with kindness, grace, and understanding as she navigates her trauma.2022-12-1845 min
Not Your Granny's Quilt ShowJessie Eblen of SouthernChick Quilts - Ep. 41In this episode, Amanda chats with vintage quilter, Jessie Eblen. Jessie started SouthernChick Quilts in 2019, and loves to work with vintage pieces, helping to repair them for longer term use and preservation. Jessie learned to quilt the "old fashioned way" and has only recently given in to owning a sewing machine. Her love of hand-crafting goes so far as to have something with her at all times. If her southern charm doesn't get you hooked, then her insight into repairing quilts will. Cozy up and enjoy!Find Jessie here: website: https://www.southernchickquilts.com/facebook: h...2022-10-241h 26
Old Soul Young WorldOSYW 🎙 Episode 66: WORDS FOR THE SOUL ft. Amanda Shea🔥💫🗣It gets realer than real on this week’s Old Soul Young World💯💭
Tune in with Amanda Shea ‼️✨poet, artivist, educator, truth speaker 🗣✍🏽💎
Breaking the barriers for being a voice in Boston- Amanda expressing her passion thru art & proves that spoken word is so much MORE than a performance while she developed her development though open mics 🎤 🔥
We dive into what it means to be a layered soul and the responsibility that comes with being a truth seeker/speaker.
Amanda is involved in @activiating.artivism a festival 🗣✊🏽amplify black & brown artists in the community.. stay tuned for a dat...2022-07-111h 39
Rodeo Ramblin’S2:E7 Part 2 of Chasin’ Time with Jessie Ann ChrismanAmanda and Jessie are back with the second half of this fun interview! They dive into the barrel racing industry as a whole, supporting your friends, the “controversial” topic of Buy Backs and Jessie’s long term goals for the Yeti Classic Futurity and Chasin Time Productions. Kick back, relax and enjoy two friends just having a chat. Enjoy!
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True Creeps: True Crime, Ghost Stories, Cryptids, Horrors in History & Spooky StoriesSatanic Panic Injustice: The Murders of Steven Branch, Christopher Byers & Michael Moore and the West Memphis Three (Jason Baldwin, Jessie Misskelley, & Damien Echols)Join us while we discuss a quintessential true crime case from the Satanic Panic. We'll discuss the 1993 murder of Steven Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers then the ensuing trial against three teenagers: Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley. We'll also touch on evidence acquired after the trial, other suspects, case updates, and M-Vac DNA technology. Join our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/truecreepspodcast/s/JVToI0ykGEJoin our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449439969638764A special thank you to our jam thief, Mary Quiton!2022-05-061h 05
Rodeo Ramblin’S2:E6 Part 1 of 2 Chasin’ Time with Jessie Ann Chrisman - Owner/Producer of Chasin’ Time ProductionsAmanda & Jessie team up to talk about the what it’s like to produce barrel races in a thriving barrel racing industry. They dive deep into the joys and the struggles it takes to get a production company off the ground and growing. They also talk, in depth, about Jessie’s big barrel racing futurity, the Yeti Classic. So, barrel racers, hold on tight for this ride. It’s gonna be a good one!
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The Unapologetic EntrepreneurEp. 146: Creating A Sustainable Yoga Business - Part 1 (with Jessie Reino)If you’ve ever struggled as a business owner or felt alone or like you’re the only one dealing with that particular struggle, this episode was recorded for you. What started as a conversation to talk about a success story turned into one of the richest conversations yet. Overall, the takeaway is: when there’s success, there’s also struggle. My guest Jessie Reino shares so much and I know you’ll get a lot from this one. Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.amandamckinney.com/podcast2022-05-021h 09
Become An Author Podcast With Jessie BowenBecome an Author Podcast with Jessie Bowen and Karen Eden HerdmanShow hosts Karen Eden Herdman and Jessie Bowen, an award-winning author. This week's special guests will be Amanda Olson and Andrea Harkins as they share how their books have influenced their lives and the lives of others, opening the doors to new opportunities and financial success.
Have you been thinking about publishing a book or do you need help marketing your book? Contact Jessie Bowen for a free "Publish My Book Today" coaching session.
Jessie Bowen Become An author for Martial Artists: https://rb.gy/axkon2
Karen Herdman: https://rb.gy/iy2sdk
Amanda Ol...2022-04-0853 min
The Power To Live Your Vision PodcastBecome an Author Podcast with Jessie Bowen and Karen Eden HerdmanShow hosts Karen Eden Herdman and Jessie Bowen, an award-winning author. This week's special guests will be Amanda Olson and Andrea Harkins as they share how their books have influenced their lives and the lives of others, opening the doors to new opportunities and financial success.
Have you been thinking about publishing a book or do you need help marketing your book? Contact Jessie Bowen for a free "Publish My Book Today" coaching session.
Jessie Bowen Become An author for Martial Artists: https://rb.gy/axkon2
Karen Herdman: https://rb.gy/iy2sdk
Amanda Ol...2022-04-0853 min
AMAA Masters & Pioneers PodcastBecome an Author Podcast with Jessie Bowen and Karen Eden HerdmanShow hosts Karen Eden Herdman and Jessie Bowen, an award-winning author. This week's special guests will be Amanda Olson and Andrea Harkins as they share how their books have influenced their lives and the lives of others, opening the doors to new opportunities and financial success.Have you been thinking about publishing a book or do you need help marketing your book? Contact Jessie Bowen for a free "Publish My Book Today" coaching session.Jessie Bowen Become An author for Martial Artists: https://rb.gy/axkon2Karen Herdman: https://rb.gy/iy2sdkAmanda Ol...2022-04-0853 min
Bold Intentional LifeEmbrace Your Sexuality and Improve All Areas of Your Life with Amanda LouderToday’s Guest: Amanda Louder Certified Sex and Marriage Coach Find her on IG here. Check out everything Amanda does here2021-10-2036 min
Hopeful Birth PodcastEpisode 014: Amanda WoodIn episode number 14, Amanda Wood, my friend and mentor is on the podcast sharing about her two births. She tries to say that she doesn’t remember all of the details, but even with 16 years having passed since her first birth, she has SHARP memories of her birth. And sweetly, she can clearly point out how the Father met her in her births. Amanda has worked with me over the last few years on applying the gospel to any situation in my life - to see where I am standing firm in Him or where I’m lacki...2021-09-211h 05
Leaving Religion: a GuideJessie Funk: Leaving Mormonsism felt like death by a 1,000 paper cuts.Are you a victim to the culture of Mormonism? Have you experienced being shamed for who you were or what you were choosing because your loved ones chose the Mormon culture over you? Well you are not alone! My guest today is the amazing Jessie Funk. You may have heard about her, @dearauntjessie, from her singing and sharing her talent with EFY. Maybe you have seen her speak, or seen her work with the youth, her books that she's published or more recently her events and retreats that she is facilitating. Jessie is a power house and I was t...2021-09-1545 min