The Mama Making Podcast
The Mama Making Podcast is your go-to space for honest and empowering conversations about motherhood, pregnancy, and everything in between. Hosted by Jessica, a passionate mom navigating her own journey through motherhood, we dive deep into the highs and lows of motherhood.
Each Tuesday, tune in for candid chats with experts and moms, sharing practical parenting tips, new mom advice, and real-life stories that help you thrive. Whether you're expecting, dealing with postpartum challenges, or balancing life as a working mom, this podcast offers the community and support you need. Join us for empowering discussions on self-care, mental health after childbirth, and the beautiful mess that is modern motherhood.
Episodes
95 episodes
Mel Cosio, PT | A Practical Guide to Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Fitness
On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast…Mel Cosio, a physical therapist specializing in CrossFit and pregnant/postpartum athletes, shares her expertise on staying active during pregnancy and postpartum. Mel discusse...
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Season 3
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Episode 91
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47:35
Jessie Larson | Changing Your Mindset in Motherhood
On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast…Jessica is joined by Jessie Larson, the voice behind the Positively You podcast, for an uplifting conversation about the role of mindset in motherhood. Together, they explore how to shift...
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Season 3
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Episode 90
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38:08
Rachael Wade | RX Nutrition Counseling for the Lifespan
On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast…Jessica chats with Rachel Wade of RX Nutrition Counseling, a registered dietitian specializing in sports nutrition, women's health, and eating disorders. Rachel shares her journey into th...
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Season 3
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Episode 89
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36:51
Mariela De Santiago’s Birth Story | New Mom Talk Podcast
On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast…Jessica sits down with Mariela De Santiago of New Mom Talk Podcast to hear her candid and inspiring journey into motherhood. Mariela opens up about her experiences from pregnancy to...
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Season 3
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Episode 88
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1:00:03
Dr. Angie Recendez | Bright Futures Pediatric & Prenatal Chiropractic
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast...Jessica is joined by Dr. Angie Recendez, a Webster-certified chiropractor specializing in pediatric and pregnancy care, to discuss the transformative impact of chiropractic care throu...
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Season 3
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Episode 87
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44:12
Andria Singletary | Entrepreneurship in Motherhood
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast...Jessica talks with Andria Singletary, mompreneur and business coach, about her journey in building a business that aligns with her current season of life. Andrea shares her insights o...
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Season 3
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Episode 86
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39:17
Stephanie Leaf | Homesteading Made Simple
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast...Jessica talks with Stephanie, homesteader and blogger, about her inspiring journey into homesteading and how it’s shaped her family’s lifestyle. Stephanie emphasizes the importance o...
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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44:24
Meghan Dwyer | Money Isn't Scary - Empowering Women in Financial Decision Making
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast...It might be spooky season, but money doesn't have to be scary!Jessica sits down with Meghan, certified financial planner and host of Money Isn't Scary, to discuss th...
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Season 3
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Episode 84
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55:28
Meredith Brough | Sweet Slumber Time Sleep Training at any age
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast...Jessica talks with Meredith, the creator of the Baby-Centered Sleep Method, about her unique approach to sleep training. Meredith shares her journey in developing a personalized, int...
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Season 3
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Episode 83
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44:44
My Birth Story | Jessica The Mama Making Podcast
On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast…To celebrate my son's 2nd birthday, I'm finally sharing my birth story about on the podcast!After much hesitation, I'm finally sharing. It's hard, it's vulnerable, it's emotional...
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Season 3
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Episode 82
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27:02
Katie Fenske | Burnt Pancakes & Potty Training
On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast…Jessica is joined by Katie Fenske, certified potty trainer and host of Burnt Pancakes with Katie, to discuss her journey from teaching to starting her own potty training busines...
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Season 3
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Episode 81
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39:32
Avital Norman Nathman | Writer, Author & Activist, Women's Reproductive Rights
On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast...We talk with writer, author, and activist Avital Norman Nathman about her book The Good Mother Myth and her upcoming release The Perfect Birth Myth. Avital shares her...
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Season 3
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Episode 80
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57:23
Paula Norcott, IBCLC | Maine Mother + Company Supporting Parents through New Parenthood
On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast…Jessica sits down with Paula Norcott, an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), to discuss the vital role of community support for new parents. Together, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 79
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53:00
Sarah Crocce | The Village Non-Profit Support for Moms
In this episode, we chat with Sarah Croce, co-founder of The Village, a nonprofit dedicated to providing practical support to moms with no strings attached. Sarah shares the mission behind The Village, which offers scholarship funds for birthin...
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Season 3
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Episode 78
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29:53
Alyssa Jenkins | The Simple Olive Breastmilk Jewelry
On this week's episode of The Mama Making Podcast...We sit down with Alyssa Jenkins, the owner and founder of The Simple Olive, to hear her inspiring journey of creating and expanding her unique...
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Season 3
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Episode 77
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27:01
Aaaaand...We're back, baby!
The Mama Making Podcast is relaunching with a new name and a whole new vibe!The host, Jessica, shares her journey into motherhood and her passion for pregnancy and motherhood. She discusses her struggles with postpartum mental health, h...
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Season 3
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Episode 76
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5:53
New Year Rewind: Clearing the Clutter with Sarah
In today’s episode we are closing out the “New Year, Rewind” series in which we will talk about tangible ways we can head into the new year by making small adjustments to home and life in ways that are doable for the busy family.We’ll b...
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Season 3
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Episode 75
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57:22
New Year Rewind: Fitting in Fitness with Greg Buck
In today’s episode we are continuing on with the “New Year Rewind” series - we'll be continuing to talk about tangible ways we can head into the new year by making small adjustments to home and life in ways that are doable for the busy family.<...
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Season 3
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Episode 74
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52:53
New Year Rewind: Reframing Nutrition Goals with Sam Karoll
Next up in the "New Year Rewind” we’ll be hearing from Sam Karoll!Sam is the Founder and CEO of Xplore Nutrition - I'm very excited to talk to him today about how we can reframe the way we see food and setting attainable nutrition goals...
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Season 3
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Episode 73
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37:36
New Year Rewind: Making Attainable Lifestyle Changes with Kristen
Kicking off the “New Year Rewind” series, we’ll look back at our chat with Kristen about tangible ways we can head into the new year by making small adjustments to home and life in ways that are doable for the busy family.Kristen is a mo...
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Season 3
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Episode 72
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49:21
Holiday Rewind: Blended Families with Taylor & Madison
This holiday season we’re kicking it back to our 2021 Holiday Help Series! In finishing up the Holiday Rewind series, we welcome Taylor Cole & Madison Hatch from the Stepped Up Coparenting. Taylor and Madison have a really in...
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Season 2
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Episode 71
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53:08
Holiday Rewind: Minimalist Gift Giving with Stephanie Seferian
This holiday season we’re kicking it back to our 2021 Holiday Help Series! In this episode, we pick Stephanie Seferian’s brain in minimalism in the holiday season! Stephanie is an author, a full-time podcaster, wife, and mother to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 70
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43:34
Holiday Rewind: Ask a Therapist with Jill Thorson
This holiday season we’re kicking it back to our 2021 Holiday Help Series! In this episode, I chat with the incredible Jill Thorson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker all about building healthy boundaries as we enter into the holiday...
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Season 2
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Episode 69
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1:18:01
Best of the Podcast: Parenting Through Movement with Hayley Matossian
BEST OF THE PODCAST!This week we’re wrapping up the best of series and revisiting Episode 53 with Hayley Matossian!Hayley is a yoga instructor and mother of 3 boys - her family has chosen to put a huge emphasis on movement ...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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1:08:30
Best of the Podcast: Working Moms in the Corporate World with Catie
BEST OF THE PODCAST!This week we’re revisiting Episode 11 with with one of my best friends Catie!!We talk m at her kitchen island about being a mama in the corporate world. She shares about her first pregnancy and being a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 67
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53:39