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Mama Making Podcast
The Mama Making Podcast is a space for moms making impact - in their communities, in their work, and in the everyday spaces that shape the world.
Hosted by Jessica Lamb, this show features honest conversations with women building, leading, creating, and mothering in ways that ripple outward. Each week brings a mix of solo reflections, expert interviews, and real stories from moms navigating growth in every season — from pregnancy and postpartum to leadership, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and beyond.
Because motherhood doesn’t pause growth. It often reshapes it.
Episodes
163 episodes
Jessica Lamb | Survival Mode, Season Five, and What's Coming Next for the Mama Making Podcast
Sometimes life just doesn't ask permission. In this solo episode, Jessica gets real about the last two weeks — a broken arm, a late-night ER visit with her son, a hard decision to miss a conference she was really looking fo...
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Terry Tateossian | From Burnout to Vitality: How One Mom Lost 80 Pounds, Survived Perimenopause, and Reclaimed Her Health
What does it look like when a business-owning mom hits rock bottom — physically, emotionally, and hormonally — and finds her way back? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Terry Tateossian, founder of Thor (The House of Ro...
Dr. Kim Van Dusen | Parenting Through Play: Building Better Behavior and Deeper Connection with Your Kids
What if the key to less defiance, fewer tantrums, and a deeper connection with your kids wasn't another parenting strategy — but play? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Dr. Kim Van Dusen, licensed marriage and ...
Mariela De Santiago | The Second Baby Playbook: Postpartum Recovery, Sibling Prep, and Everything We Wish We Knew
Second pregnancies are supposed to be easier, right? Not always. In this episode, Jessica sits down with returning guest Mariela De Santiago for a candid, practical, and deeply relatable conversation about what it ac...
Angele Close | Unburdening Motherhood: Matrescence, IFS, and Healing from the Inside Out
What if the hardest parts of motherhood weren't signs that you're failing — but invitations to finally understand yourself? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Dr. Angele Close, clinical psychologist, motherhood coach, and autho...
Jessica Lamb | I Never Meant To Start A Business: The Real Behind the Scenes of Building a Business in Motherhood
Sometimes the universe pushes you before you're ready. In this solo episode, Jessica gets honest about her business ownership journey — from a career she loved in nonprofit fundraising, to a corporate pivot, to an un...
Mallory Whitmore | Fed, Full & Thriving: The Formula Feeding Conversation We Need
What happens when the feeding journey you planned isn't the one you get? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Mallory Whitmore — founder of The Formula Mom, infant feeding technician, and author of Bottle Service — for an honest, ju...
Dr. Kelly Moline & Jessica Lamb | Building a Business After Babies, Functional Medicine & Crunchy Motherhood
What happens when you launch a business two weeks before giving birth?In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, I sit down with pharmacist, functional medicine consultant, podcast host, and new mom Dr. Kelly Moline to talk abo...
Jessica Lamb | Solo Episode: Podcast Growth & Moms Making Impact
It’s been a minute since I’ve done a solo episode — and there’s a lot happening.In this honest check-in, I’m sharing podcast updates, business growth, big pivots for the next season, and some personal reflections on alignment, ambition, ...
Cheri Bergeron | Mission Motherhood: IVF after 40 & Solo Parenting by Choice
What if the life you planned doesn’t unfold the way you imagined — but something equally powerful emerges in its place?In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, I sit down with author, speaker, and founder of Cheri’s Choice, C...
Kate Scholtes | Redefining Success & Alignment: Permission to Pivot in Motherhood + Business
What if success didn’t mean more — but meant peace?In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, Jessica sits down with Kate Scholtes — founder of Your Behind-the-Scenes BFF — to talk about building businesses that support motherh...
Allison Hardy | Building a Business That Supports Motherhood (Without the Hustle)
What happens when the career you worked your entire life for suddenly disappears — right in the middle of pregnancy?In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, Jessica sits down with email marketing strategist and mom of two ...
Madison Waggoner | Conscious Conception: Using Ayurveda to Prepare for Baby #2
What if preparing for another baby started with preparing you? In this thoughtful conversation, Ayurvedic doctor and functional hormone specialist Madison Waggoner shares her personal journey through motherhood, healing, and sur...
Sascha Mayer | Building Mamava: How One Startup is Redesigning the Breastfeeding Experience
What happens when two moms decide the world needs a better system for breastfeeding support? You get Mamava—the startup turning the simple act of pumping milk into a dignified, accessible experience.In this episode, Jessica sits d...
Samantha Davis | Building NuHealth: Starting a Business Postpartum + Everything You Need to Know About Placenta Encapsulation
What exactly is placenta encapsulation—and why are more moms considering it?In this episode, Samantha Davis, founder of NuHealth Placenta Encapsulation, shares the story of starting a business in the thick of postp...
Breathe, Reset, and Reflect: A New Year’s Meditation | Madison Waggoner, Shri Wellness
Episode Description As the year winds down and the holiday buzz peaks, it’s easy to lose yourself in the noise. This special meditation episode—guided by Madison Waggoner of Shri Wellness—is your invitation to pause, breathe, and res...
Taylor Johnson | Planning with Purpose: How The Mompreneur Paper Co. Empowers Moms in Business
Episode DescriptionIn this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb sits down with Taylor Johnson, the founder of The Mompreneur Paper Company—a lifestyle brand offering planners, journals, and ...
Olivia | The Marketplace Mom's Guide: Decluttering, Selling, and Getting Rid of Your Stuff
Episode Description:Ever wonder if that extra pair of baby shoes or outdated kitchen gadget sitting in your cabinet is worth anything? Spoiler alert: It is. In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, Jessica sits down wi...
Alison Beder Solway | The Miles We Run: Infertility, Surrogacy & Finding Strength in the Stride
Episode Description:What if the same resilience it takes to run a marathon is the exact strength you need to navigate infertility, pregnancy complications, and surrogacy?In this episode, Jessica sits down with Alison Beder ...
Dr. Samantha O'Brien & Dr. Amy Fetch | The Real Value of Cash-Based Care for Women & Families
Episode DescriptionWhat if the care you actually needed wasn’t covered by insurance—and what if there was a better way? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Samantha O’Brien of The Hive Wellness Center and Dr. Amy...
Holly Buckendahl | Where Families Stay Together: How Ronald McDonald House Supports Families in Crisis
Episode DescriptionWhat happens when your child is sick and you need to be close—but also need a place to sleep, eat, and breathe?In this powerful episode, Jessica sits down with Holly Buckendahl, CEO of Ronald McDon...
Esther Bertram | Music, Movement & Milestones: Building Better Brains in Early Childhood with Music
Episode Description Ever wonder why music class makes such a big impact on your little one? In this episode, Jessica talks with Esther Bertram, CMO of Mini Maestros Australia, to explore how music helps babies and toddl...
Dr. Margo Lowy | Maternal Ambivalence: Making Peace With the Complexity of Motherhood
Episode DescriptionIn this tender, wise, and radically honest episode, Jessica welcomes Dr. Margo Lowy, psychotherapist and author of Maternal Ambivalence: The Loving Moments and Bitter Truths of Motherhood. Togeth...
Georgia Kastaris | Expecting Together: The Prenatal Social Club Every Parent Deserves
Episode DescriptionWhat if your prenatal education came with a built-in village?In this episode, Jessica talks with Georgia Kastaris, founder of Expecting Together, a prenatal social club that blends expert-...
Nat Robinson | Creating Trustworthy: A Family Operating System for the Modern Parent
Episode DescriptionEver wish there was a family operating system to keep track of everything from your child’s passport to your emergency contacts?Meet Nat Robinson, founder and CEO of Trustworthy—the digital ...