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
89 episodes
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 84
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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
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
Best of the Podcast: Not All Rainbows & Sunshine with Erica
BEST OF THE PODCAST!This week we’re revisiting Episode 18 with Erica!! Erica now has two beautiful girls and they are absolutely THRIVING!Up next in the Expecting the Unexpected series, I talk with my friend Erica, she is ...
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Season 2
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Episode 66
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45:38
Best of the Podcast: Intuitive Motherhood with Heidi
BEST OF THE PODCAST!This week we’re revisiting our very first episode with Heidi!! Can you believe this episode was from February 2021?!In the very first episode, we are going to chat with Heidi all about her motherhood journey ...
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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1:20:59
Birth Stories: Hayley Matossian
So excited to welcome Hayley back on the podcast today to talk about her two home birth stories!You can connect with Hayley:On Instagram: @HayleyMatossian and
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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1:04:57
Birth Stories: Erin
Today I am excited to welcome Erin on the podcast for our Birth Story series!You can follow Erin's and her family:Facebook: Autism Parent: A Little WildI...
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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35:47