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Truth MomsTruth MomsEpisode 15 | Rewriting the Postpartum Story with Jane Baecher, CEO of AnyaWhat if the postpartum experience didn’t have to be so lonely, overwhelming, or under-supported? In this powerful conversation, your favorite moms sit down with Jane Baecher, co-founder and CEO of Anya (@thisis.anya), and deep dive into her quest for changing the way we care for moms after birth. Together, Brit, Court, and Jane explain why postpartum healing is physical, emotional, complex, and communal - and curiously overlooked in our country. Whether you’re deep in the newborn fog or supporting someone who is, this episode will leave you feeling seen, soothed, and empowered. Ready to try...2025-05-0747 minTruth MomsTruth MomsEpisode 14 | Beyond the Prescription Pad: Inside Naturopathic Medicine and Holistic Health with Dr. KalsteinIf you’ve ever wondered what naturopathic medicine really is—or how it stacks up against traditional medicine—tune in.  The moms are joined by Dr. Kalstein, a licensed naturopathic doctor and mom-favorite holistic health expert, for a deep dive into natural medicine, starting with the difference between naturopathic, integrative, and allopathic medicine, and why so many are looking beyond the prescription pad for root-cause therapy for hormones, energy, anxiety, and burnout. Plus—Dr. Kalstein shares insight on ketamine therapy, its growing role in mental health treatment, and how it can fit into a holistic plan.  For our...2025-04-161h 09Truth MomsTruth MomsEpisode 13 | Bottled Up: Predatory Formula Marketing’s Grip on Mom Guilt with Andrea Haskins | Instinctual MotheringOn this episode with Instinctual Mothering’s Andrea, the Truth Moms squad explores the history behind predatory formula marketing and the constant maternal pressure around feeding your baby. How does the intricate web of advertising tactics used by formula brands shape parenting choices? Second-guessing comes with motherhood, because let’s face it—it can’t be taught in a book**—**or a pamphlet. We all agree “fed is best,” but where does that term stem from, and what exactly was the original intent behind the message? The moms explore the history of formula and pediatrics, popular formula brands’ war on breastfeeding...2025-04-0956 minTruth MomsTruth MomsEpisode 12 | Unlocking Wellness: Navigating Lifestyle with Functional Medicine Coach Sheeva StephensTruth Moms dive deeper into the world of functional medicine with friend and lifestyle coach Sheeva Rouhanifard Stephens, who through her unique root cause and holistic approach to lifestyle health for both body and brain goes beyond conventional methods, and is transforming lives.  The secret sauce to her success is creating personalized care that considers individual variability in genes, environment, and lifestyle. Her tailored training programs aim at empowering clients with knowledge and tools to maintain a balanced lifestyle. Sheeva explains from her own experience wellness is not a one-size fits all program, no matter what your f...2025-04-021h 08Truth MomsTruth MomsEpisode 11 | The DYE’r Consquences: America’s Children & Food Dyes with Brandon & Whitney Cawood from To Dye For DocumentaryThe Truth Moms tackle one of the most talked about recent topics: food dyes. The To Dye For Documentary took Brandon and Whitney two years and so much research, but that’s not where their story begins - or ends. Tune in to deep dive America’s love for marketing and the bottom line over health risks, the havoc synthetic dyes wreaks on our children and their health, and the Big Food fight Brandon and Whitney find themselves happily in the middle of. From parenting to politics, food dyes have certainly become a colorful conversation.   Watch...2025-03-261h 00Truth MomsTruth MomsEpisode 10 | DNA Blueprint: Decoding Genetic Testing with Chad Yarbrough, Founder of MaxGenBrit and Court meet with Dr. Chad Yarbrough, the founder of MaxGen Labs, a leader in genetic testing for functional medicine and nutrigenomics. They deep dive on why the integration of genetics into patient care can be leveraged to improve health outcomes, from uncovering hidden risks to tailoring treatment plans. Dr. Chad and his colleagues are revolutionizing medicine through one simple idea: using your genetic makeup as a blueprint for your health, because standardized care needs a more personalized approach.    Want to take control of your health without giving away your DNA? Use code TRUTHMOMS at...2025-03-1947 minTruth MomsTruth MomsEpisode 9 | We're Back BabySpring forward with a new season of Truth Moms. School might be out this week, but the Moms are BACK. Before we get in deep with guests and gossip, Brit & Court recap what they’ve been up to since the first season. A small sabbatical for some big events, so postPARDON the interruption. Let’s get into birth stories, life lessons, organized chaos, and as always, truths.  2025-03-121h 23Truth MomsTruth MomsEpisode 8 | Finding Your Mom SquadIn this episode, Courtney sits down with Brittainy to dive into the art of finding your “scrunchy squad”—a group of like-minded moms who share your values, quirks, and parenting vibes.  They share tips on how to break the ice, build genuine connections, and navigate the world of “mom dating” without the awkwardness. From striking up conversations at the park to figuring out if someone shares your take on holistic living and parenting, this episode is all about finding your tribe and creating a support system that truly gets you.  Whether you’re new to motherhood or...2025-01-1533 minAmplify YouAmplify YouReal Mom Talk / Interview with the Hosts of the Truth Mom Podcast Courtney Kowalske and Brittainy Taylor Courtney Kowalske and Brittainy Taylor are the Host of the Truth Mom Podcast. Truth Moms attempts to enter themotherhood chat by delivering weekly“truth bombs” on the realities ofmotherhood through the lens of unfilteredquestions, personal experience, andunbiased research - all while takingthemselves seriously as mothers, but nottoo seriously as humans. Courtney and Brittainy join together to organize the chaos never-ending evolving motherhood trends and viral topics for the mom that can do it all, but not know it all.   https://www.instagram.com/truthmomspod/ https://linktr.ee/truthmoms?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAA...2025-01-1331 minTruth MomsTruth MomsEpisode 7 | Parental PerspectivesCourt and Brit discuss parenting styles and discover they may not fit in one box: parenting à la carte, if you will. With every parent and every child on their own journey, the moms also discuss parenting in the wild: how to maneuver different styles and respect everyone’s path to parenthood while simultaneously being mindful of their own boundaries. One thing is for sure: there are many different approaches to raising littles, and not one path is the only way to do it. 2025-01-0858 minTruth MomsTruth MomsEpisode 6 | B is for BreastfeedingBrittainy breaks down the history of breastfeeding coupled with her own experience. Having extended from EBF (exclusively breastfeeding) after learning her milk was high in lipase and the two week recommended bottle feeding wait period turned her baby off bottle feeding and into a boob barnacle. B gives her thoughts on breastfeeding, formula feeding, and why mothers should throw out the book and go with their gut, because fed is truly best.  2024-12-1852 minTruth MomsTruth MomsEpisode 5 | The Provider & the Parent | Integrative Health (with Jaimeé Arroyo, FNP-BC | Founder of Hopewell Family Care)Join Truth Moms for the first official guest episode! Jaimeé Arroyo is a Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Nashville’s most sought-after Integrative Health Clinic. Listen in as Jaimeé explains integrative health, navigates challenges, and discusses a full-blown investigation over supplements, PancakeGate, facts over fear with other leaders in the crunchy community, and more. For all Jamieé does and continues to do on her quest for better health care solutions for whole families, Brittainy and Courtney are very proud to be not only fans of Hopewell but also patients of the practice along with their...2024-12-111h 21Truth MomsTruth MomsEpisode 4 | Spoonfed America (A Conversation About the US Food Industry)Brit and Court, like many moms across America, have qualms with the food industry. With MAHA movement in full force, the moms go into a important discussion about the future, culture, and conversations around health and wellness are changing. And who would’ve thought it began with a few disgruntled mommy bloggers.  2024-12-0447 minTruth MomsTruth MomsEpisode 3 | To Snip or Not to Snip That is the Question (The Circumcision Conversation)In this episode of Truth Moms, Courtney and Brittainy dive into one of the most overlooked parenting topics: circumcision. After extensive research, Courtney made the choice not to circumcise her son at birth and is now sharing everything she learned—the pros, cons, myths, and facts—with Brittainy, who’s expecting but doesn’t know the gender of her baby. Never having seriously considered this decision before, Brittainy listens, asks questions, and explores the topic from a fresh perspective. They also discuss why circumcision remains such a normalized, unquestioned practice in the United States compared to other parts of...2024-11-2745 minTruth MomsTruth MomsEpisode 2 | We Gave Birth & Sh*tThe number one question after pregnancy: "What’s your birth story?" We all fixate on that very unknown mysterious realm between preggo and parent. Brit and Court share theirs to show it’s not always a linear path, not all bodies and babies are the same, and parts of it can be downright confusing. From toe candles to types of birth, one things for sure: each story is unique, unpredictable, and unforgettable.  2024-11-2045 minTruth MomsTruth MomsEpisode 1B | Non-NegotiablesFiguring a second part to Ep. 1 made more sense than condensing, we give you answers to the question you’re probably asking like, “How crazy are these moms?!” Here are 5 current nonnegotiable boundaries that should give you a good idea of future topics we’re going to cover, and how far down the rabbit hole we’ll go... if someone just asks.  2024-11-131h 16Truth MomsTruth MomsEpisode 1A | Meet the MomsWelcome to Truth Moms! To be honest, we don’t exactly know where to start, so we decided a quick intro is probably the way to go, before we dive into the deep end. 2024-11-1312 minTruth MomsTruth MomsWelcome to Truth MomsSubscribe now for weekly episodes! What if fear of the truth didn’t hold us back? Instead of having to do the research yourself, we’ve done it for you. Tune in each week as real moms drop some truth bombs. Answers start now.     2024-10-2900 min