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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
105 episodes
Jackie Graff | Setting Boundaries and Support Systems Postpartum
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica sits down with Jackie Graff, a therapist specializing in perinatal mental health, to discuss the importance of understanding and supporting moms through perinatal mood disorders. Jackie s...
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Season 3
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Episode 101
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50:58
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Heidi Cronkright | “13 Days That Changed Our Lives Forever”
In this special 100th episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb welcomes Heidi back on the podcast as she shares her emotional journey through her third birth experience and the challenges of the NICU. Heidi opens up abo...
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Season 3
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Episode 100
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1:11:22
Josyel Santamaria | Motherhood: A Venezuelan Perspective
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica sits down with Josyel Santamaria, a Venezuelan native, to explore the cultural differences in parenting and maternity care between Venezuela and the United States. Jo...
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Season 3
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Episode 99
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52:35
Kaye Burrows | Navigating Postpartum & Pelvic Floor Challenges
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica chats with Kay Burrows, founder of Core Love, a fitness program designed for women and mothers. Kay shares her postpartum journey, the challenges she faced, and how they inspired...
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Season 3
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Episode 98
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41:40
Taryn Keller | Functional Health & Nutrition in Motherhood
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, Jessica sits down with Taryn Keller, a functional nutrition practitioner, to explore the importance of functional health, especially for postpartum women. Taryn shares her journey from conven...
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Season 3
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Episode 97
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58:18
Christine Wulbecker | Navigating the NICU: A Journey Through Maternal Mental Health
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, Jessica sits down with Christine Wulbecker, a licensed clinical social worker, to discuss the intersection of the NICU experience and mental health. Christine shares her personal NICU journey and shed...
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Season 3
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Episode 96
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53:35
Emily Feit | Navigating Infertility through Writing
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, Jessica talks with Emily Feit, a licensed clinical social worker and author of the heartfelt children's book Before We Held You in Our Arms. Emily opens up about her personal journey...
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Season 3
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Episode 95
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58:50
Dr. Jennifer Mercier | Mercier Therapy for Infertility
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, Jessica is joined by Dr. Jennifer Mercier, a naturopathic physician, midwife, and creator of the Mercier Therapy method for fertility and pelvic health. Dr. Mercier shares her inspiring journ...
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Season 3
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Episode 94
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52:26
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Stephanie Johns | The Hope Coach: Re-instilling Hope in Motherhood
On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast…In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, Jessica sits down with Stephanie, also known as the Hope Coach, to discuss how she helps overwhelmed moms rediscover joy and hope. Stephanie sh...
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Season 3
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Episode 93
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40:43
*Bonus Episode* - Rooted Beings | New Year Meditation for Mamas
On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast…We are honored to have a beautiful New Year Meditation for Mamas by Rooted Beings. Amidst the come-down from the holiday chaos, take some time away for yourself to reset and...
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Season 3
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Episode 92
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12:27
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