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2.4 Nutrition: Myth vs. Fact
Get your family eating healthier with these tips from a nationally recognized nutritionist.

2.3 The child she waited for. An adoption story.
A mother shares her incredible adoption story.

2.2 Sex, intimacy, and a treehouse?
Since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, we thought we would dive into love, relationships and spicing it up a bit more.

2.1 You asked, we answered
For our first episode of season 2, we wanted to do something fun and different. So we asked YOU for questions and we answered them!

43. Goodbye 2020
Let’s be honest, we are glad 2020 is gone. We look back on the year and look forward to another one.

42. Moving through a bitter divorce
Divorce can be bitter and co-parenting is not easy. We talk with Pam who sheds light on navigating the situation when things don’t end smoothly.

41. Real, actual men reveal what NOT to buy them for Christmas
We are finding out what men really want for Christmas…and what they don’t wan

40. Holiday traditions and gift ideas
We’re a week into December now and while it isn’t ALWAYS about the gifts and shopping .. hey it’s 2020 and if ever there were a year to find ways to spark joy, this is it.

39. Turkey tips
However your Thanksgiving looks this year, it will probably still involve food. We are getting great turkey tips and beyond from our friend and chef, Candace Rinke.

38. Hey mama, can you have it all?
Can you have it all? This week we talk with professor, entrepreneur, and mother of 7, Karen Wonders about balancing it all. She started the non-profit organization Maple Tree Cancer Alliance.

37. In sickness & in health. The couple the BOTH beat cancer.
They did everything together. Including a simultaneous cancer diagnosis

36. Teach me about boys
Teach me about boys. Natalie is having a baby boy and she has lots of questions for Katie! Disclaimer: this is just us talking. We know personalities vary and not all boys fall into the categories we talk about .

35. The breast cancer she knew was coming
With a rich family history of breast cancer, she hoped it would skip her but deep down she knew her diagnosis would come. Nikki shares her incredible story of battling breast cancer and having a major and rare complication with her a double mastectomy surgery.

34. Reinventing yourself from the outside in
It’s truly never too late to become whoever you want to be. Fitness trainer and The Biggest Loser Trainer, Erica Lugo shares her fascinating story of weight loss and all the things she gained along the way.

33. 1 in 4. Miscarriage matters
Miscarriage and dreaming of what might have been for your family. It impacts 1 in 4 women.

32. If your thyroid is off, you might be too
Your thyroid is a very powerful gland. When it goes wonky, you can start feeling off.

31. Don’t judge me
Things we’ve both been hardcore judged for … and maybe a few things we’ve judged others for too. Let’s stop judging!

30. Parenting together, apart
Divorce, co-parenting, and making it all actually work. It’s possible.

29. Pregnancy After Loss
Pregnant again after miscarriage, stillbirth, or loss of your child. It’s an emotional ride packed with so many different emotions.

28. We’re expanding!
We are expanding! This episode we share some big news and our thoughts on it.

27. Yes, school sucks this year. Here are some tips
We know school looks different for everyone this year. In this episode, we talk with a teacher to discuss virtual learning, what’s it really like for teachers and what parents can do to help their kids be successful during this time.

26. Away from home and on their own
When kids turn 18 many leave the house to head to college or start a job. This is great insight from our Licensed Independent Social Worker to prepare any parent for some top issues that happen with this age group.

25. 936 weeks.
936 weeks is how much time you have with your child from birth to age 18. In this week’s episode we talk about transitioning to college after that time is up! We talk to Julie, mom of three who just sent her twin girls to college during a pandemic.

24. The breast implant illness nobody is talking about.
Some women are finding their implants gave them more than they bargained for. Allison shares the story of how she discovered a breast implant illness that left her thinking she was going to die.

23. What about Mom? Diastasis Recti, peeing your pants, and other post-baby issues.
There are a lot of things that go on with mom’s body after baby that simply don’t get talked about a lot.

22. How the hell do we answer that?
How the hell do I answer that? You know when someone asks you something and it sends you into a tailspin? Yeah. Us too.

21. Well-fed, well-read. Raising well-rounded kids.
Holly loves to introduce her family to different cultures. So much so, that when she had the opportunity to move her family to China – she did!

20. When baby comes too early. The preemie that beat all odds.
Counting the ounces. Tina joins us to share her incredible story of her miracle baby, born 1lb, 10oz nearly 30 years ago! This is a story about overcoming the odds and advocating for your child.

19. Beyond sunscreen. Protecting your family’s skin, even inside.
Protecting your skin goes beyond putting sunscreen on when you go outside. Hear about why you and you kids should be wearing protection inside!

18. Finding your light. From surviving to thriving
Alcohol was her favorite place to hide. She almost gave up her life. This is Michelle’s story of courage, vitality and a will to live for her family.

17. Do they know you love them even if they lose?
Beyond the game. Parenting tips from the field, the court, the stage or wherever you child goes after school. We sit down with pastor, youth sports coach and dad, Tony Miltenberger.

16. Good touch, bad touch. How to talk to your kids.
This is an expanded Minute with Mike, our Licensed Independent Social Worker. We discuss how to talk to your kids about inappropriate touch and what warning signs parents should be on the lookout for.

15. Hidden in plain sight. When teaching becomes touching.
A mother’s fight for justice for her daughter. This is Stephanie’s story of how she found out about her daughter’s gym teacher inappropriately touching her and her classmates on school grounds. It’s a story of anger, outrage and a relentless fight parents are taking on for their girls.

14. She’s black. We’re white. We talked about it.
“I just don’t want people to be afraid of my kids.” A powerful conversation about race, parenting and how we can do better with former news anchor and community volunteer Marsha Bonhart.

13. Hilarious mom moments.
We’ve all been there. Embarrassed by something our kids have done or said. It’s worse when we are out in public! Join us for a laugh as we share some of the top embarrassing moments in our motherhood journey!

12. Filling your cup without the cocktail
Alcohol is so prevalent in our society and sometimes it’s easy to drink away the anxiety, fear, anger and frustrations of life. Lesley shares her story of how she quit drinking for good and how that decision changed her life.

11. Calming the chaos of clutter
If you are ready to get your kids off of the couch and doing the dishes already, this episode is for you. Ashley Buffa shares her tips and tricks to help stressed out moms reclaim their homes with a secret tool they already have…their kids!

10. Mothering without a mother
She lost her mom when she was 16. Now, her motherhood journey is shaped by the fact that she has lived more years without her mom than with her. This is Lucy’s story of how she refused to let her grief harden her but instead used it to become a better friend, partner and mom.

9. Silent loss. The depth of stillbirth
The story of Samuel, your host Natalie’s stillborn son.
8. Finding your YOU again
After kids many of us get stuck. We identify as only one thing: mom. This mom shares her transformation story of how she found herself again and her advice on what you can do too.


7. The monster that is postpartum depression
No one told you it was a possibility. How could the happiest time of your life be shadowed by dark thoughts and a lack of emotion? Sometimes it’s our turn to let you in. This is Katie’s story of taming the beast that is postpartum depression.
6. If you don’t know your Enneagram type, you’re missing out!
Executive life coach and certified Enneagram teacher, David Charpentier breaks down the personality types and explains how knowing them can help you parent better!


5. Intimacy in isolation
During any stressful situation topics like sex, intimacy, connection with our partner are not always top of mind, especially in chaotic situations. This episode we talk with a marriage/family counselor and sex therapist, Randi Levinson.
4. I’m losing my F&*%ing mind.
It’s okay not to be okay right now. If you are losing your mind, so are we! Our social worker is breaking down the mental health aspects of this once in a lifetime pandemic. Our Licensed Independent Social Worker, Mike gives us some tips!


3. Coping through crisis
Uncertainty and disappointment are common feelings as we navigate this pandemic. Tony Miltenberger helps us cope through the crisis.
2. Parenting and teaching through a pandemic
The world is changing everyday due to the pandemic. Parents have had to adjust every facet of their lives and in many cases become the teacher, overnight. Help is here! What you should know from a teacher.

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