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Two Moms, Too Much CoffeeEpisode 16: Navigating Friendships After MotherhoodIn this episode, Tempestt and Jhshell unpack the chaos and comedy of traveling with a baby, evolving friendships, and where to meet your next mom BFF.Whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned pro, this one is full of laughter, real talk, and a blowout at 30,000 feet.Chapters:00:01 Intro and Travel Talk00:41 Flying with Naya: The Trip Begins01:37 Meltdown at 30,000 Feet03:25 Blowout in the Sky05:01 Preparing for Future Flights06:25 Letting Baby Crawl in...2025-07-0939 minTwo Moms, Too Much CoffeeEpisode 15 Part 2: What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You About Pelvic Health (feat. PT Monique)In Part 2 of our pelvic floor deep dive, we talk about everything your OB probably skipped over. From prenatal PT, tearing prevention, and breathing mechanics to postpartum prolapse and the best tools to support recovery, this episode is packed with education, real-life advice, and professional insight. Whether you’re a new mom or just planning for motherhood, you need this episode in your life.Don’t forget to follow us on Spotify and tap the 🔔 to get alerts for new episodes.00:08 Intro + Overlooked Health in Pregnancy 00:37 Pregnancy Pain Is...2025-07-0229 minTwo Moms, Too Much CoffeeEpisode 14 (Part 1): Pelvic Floor Realness & Postpartum RecoveryIn this two-part episode, we’re getting deep—literally and figuratively. Jhshell and Tempestt are joined by Monique DeRizzio, a pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapist, for an honest and educational conversation about what really happens to your body after birth.From fibrocystic breast scares to mammograms that don’t tell you much, pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti, and the frustration of vague diagnoses like “probably benign,” this episode sheds light on the things too many moms are left to Google.We also talk core breathing, C-section recovery, ligament laxity, wo...2025-06-2533 minTwo Moms, Too Much CoffeeEpisode 13: The Truth About Starting Solids, Sleep Routines & Postpartum RecoveryIn this episode of Two Moms, Too Much Coffee, Tempestt and Jhshell sit down with their morning brews to catch up on all things mom life—raw, real, and ridiculously relatable.We dive into how baby Naya is sleeping through the night (hallelujah!) and what it really feels like to be away from your baby on a work trip. From dealing with pumping in cramped airplane bathrooms to using Milk Stork to save every last drop, we’re breaking down the real travel-life balance for new moms.Then we get...2025-06-1851 minTwo Moms, Too Much CoffeeFather’s Day Special: The Dad TakeoverEpisode 12 is here...and it’s all about the dads. In honor of Father’s Day, we let Nick and Adam take over the podcast to share their perspective on parenting, partnership, and the moments that made them.From unexpected labor chaos to embracing the daily grind of dad life, they give us a vulnerable and often hilarious look at their side of the journey.Episode Chapters00:00 – Intro: The Dads Take Over01:43 – Nick’s Birth Story06:10 – Adam’s Calm During Labor10:02 – What They Wish T...2025-06-1146 minTwo Moms, Too Much CoffeeNursery Chaos, Crib Moves, Postpartum Realness + Starting SolidsThis week on Two Moms, Too Much Coffee, Tempestt and Jhshell are keeping it real with a jam-packed episode that covers the highs and lows of motherhood. From the chaos of setting up nurseries and moving babies into cribs, to the quiet fears around postpartum anxiety and what it really means to prepare for solids — this conversation gets honest fast.They break down the difference between organizing with aesthetics versus function, why having a labeled dresser can save your sanity, and what baby gear actually matters. You’ll also hear about real experiences with chan...2025-06-0453 minTwo Moms, Too Much CoffeeTV Moms Lied to Us: Sleep, Pumping & Postpartum PressureIn this episode, we’re calling out the TV version of motherhood — where babies magically sleep, moms bounce back without a breakdown, and parenting somehow fits neatly into a primetime slot.We’re talking:Why characters like Meredith Grey and Georgia Miller gave us high expectations and zero realityThe real-life chaos of postpartum hair loss, sleep deprivation, and being overstimulated by everything (and everyone)Pumping at work, crying in bathroom stalls, and trying to still be “professional”Why so many moms feel like they’...2025-05-2140 minTwo Moms, Too Much CoffeeDate Nights, Mental Load & Keeping Love Alive After Baby: How Parenting Changes Your RelationshipIn this episode of Two Moms, Too Much Coffee, Tempestt and Jhshell get real about how relationships shift after babies. From planning (and surviving) date nights, managing the mental load, feeling the strain of postpartum changes, and figuring out how to reconnect — it’s raw, funny, and so relatable.We unpack:How date nights change after kids (hint: it’s a lot of planning)What mental and emotional load looks like for moms vs. dadsPersonal stories on postpartum hair loss, sleep transitions, and body image2025-05-1441 minTwo Moms, Too Much CoffeeFeeding Real Talk: Breastfeeding, Pumping, Formula & The Emotional LoadIn this episode of Two Moms, Too Much Coffee, Tempestt and Jhshell open up about the raw, unfiltered realities of feeding babies — from the joys and struggles of breastfeeding, to pumping stress, to the emotional weight of switching to formula.We cover:Our personal expectations vs. reality of feedingHow supply, anxiety, and body image impact the journeyFavorite pumping and breastfeeding productsThe surprising pressures moms face around “how long” to breastfeedAnd a fun dive into pet chaos (because life w...2025-05-0744 minTwo Moms, Too Much CoffeeThe Truth About C-Sections: Birth, Recovery, and Identity After Surgery with Dr. Ariel Leonard | C-Section Awareness MonthIn this special C-Section Awareness Month episode of Two Moms, Too Much Coffee, we sit down with Dr. Ariel Leonard — professor, mother, award-winning academic, and host of the Dr. Professor Mom podcast — for a raw and honest conversation about the realities of C-sections.Ariel shares her emotional emergency C-section story, the unseen struggles of recovery, the emotional impact on identity, and the societal misconceptions that minimize the experience of C-section births. This episode sheds light on what it really means to go through major surgery while navigating motherhood.If you’...2025-04-3050 minTwo Moms, Too Much CoffeeMom Guilt, Daycare Dilemmas & Why Doulas Matter More Than You ThinkIn this episode of Two Moms, Too Much Coffee, Jhshell and Tempestt open up about the real, unfiltered side of postpartum life. From the challenge of getting back into workouts to staring down crop tops and swimsuits that no longer fit quite the same, they talk honestly about body changes and rebuilding confidence.They also dive into the complicated feelings around going back to work and sending their babies to daycare. There’s guilt, yes—but also the hope of rediscovering a bit of independence. The moms also share their experiences with doulas and why...2025-04-2329 minTwo Moms, Too Much CoffeeBaby Gear Breakdown: What’s Worth It (and What’s Not)In this candid and hilarious episode of Two Moms Too Much Coffee, Tempestt and Jhshell spill the tea on all things baby gear—from the bottles that actually work to the stroller that’s basically a bus. 🎒👶We’re diving into:Best (and worst) bottles for breastfed babies 🍼Must-have sleep gadgets (Snoo? Owlet? Hatch?) 😴The truth about diaper pails 🚫💩Wearable pumps, UV sanitizers & morePlus, our love-hate relationships with subscriptions 👀Featured Brands: Avent, Dr. Brown’s, Pigeon, Momcoz...2025-04-1659 minTwo Moms, Too Much CoffeeMotherhood Expectations vs. RealityThis week on Two Moms Too Much Coffee, Jhshell and Tempestt keep it extra real about what motherhood actually looks like—from blowouts in tan-leathered SUVs to the heartbreak of realizing “nap when the baby naps” is a straight-up lie. Tempestt shares the beauty of baby giggles and bouncer drama, while Jhshell recounts a poopocalypse that will make any mom feel seen.Together, they break down the biggest myths they believed before becoming moms—like losing baby weight from breastfeeding, hitting milestones “on time”, and whether screen time is really that bad. Plus, they weigh in wit...2025-04-0945 minTwo Moms, Too Much CoffeeBonus Episode: The Bumpdate That Started It AllIn this special bonus episode, we’re throwing it back to the moment that sparked it all—a 25-week pregnancy update from Tempestt’s YouTube channel, Mama Tempestt, that inspired the birth of this very podcast.We’re talking bump feels, body changes, baby kicks, cravings, and all the real stuff no one warns you about. From wild emotions to what’s actually going on in that third-trimester prep phase, this episode is raw, honest, and full of the kind of real talk that made us hit record on this whole podcast journey in the first...2025-04-0424 minTwo Moms, Too Much CoffeeSleep Deprived ConfessionsWelcome to the chaos — the kind where sleep is a distant memory and your brain thinks the fridge is where the remote goes. In this episode, we’re sharing our most hilarious, embarrassing, and totally relatable sleep-deprived confessions.From putting car keys in the freezer to calling your baby by your dog’s name, nothing is off-limits. We’re talking about the wild things we’ve done while running on empty, the funniest fails from our partners, and those classic “mom brain” moments that only make sense when you haven’t slept in days....2025-04-0230 minTwo Moms, Too Much CoffeeBreastfeeding, Recovery & Baby BluesThe Unspoken Truths of Postpartum | Two Moms Too Much Coffee PodcastIn this candid and deeply relatable episode of Two Moms Too Much Coffee, hosts Tempestt and Jhshell open up about the raw, real, and often overlooked realities of postpartum life. From the physical toll of recovery to the emotional waves of postpartum anxiety and depression, they shine a light on the truth behind new motherhood—far beyond the picture-perfect moments seen online.Drawing from their own experiences, they explore topics like breastfeeding struggles, postpartum emotional health, and the pressure of parenting with unrealistic expectations. Through humor, honesty, and vulnerability, th...2025-03-2648 min
Two Moms, Too Much CoffeeOur Birth StoryTwo Moms, Too Much Coffee | Our Birth Stories & Motherhood Journey In this episode of Two Moms, Too Much Coffee, hosts Jhshell and Tempestt dive into their journeys into motherhood, sharing their birth stories and reflecting on over two decades of friendship. From the emotional highs to the unexpected challenges of labor and delivery, they get real about what it’s like to become a mom.Topics We Cover:Our unique birth experiencesThe emotional & physical challenges of laborWhy a flexible birth plan mattersPostpartum realities & adjusting to new motherhoodThe role of partners & support sy...2025-03-1942 min