Send us a text In this episode, I am fired up! Here's what I'm sounding off on in this episode: Being a "pro-screen time, anti-tablet" parentBeing a millennial and growing up in AOL chatrooms"Raw-dogging" summer breakQuestioning whether to go to kindergarten or skipping straight to 1st grade Homeschool vs public school, hot take home school kids have a lot of opportunities for socializationCelebrating my son's 5th birthday! Struggling having a small house with no storage Soundi...

Send us a text In this grab bag episode of topics, I'm taking you on a rollercoaster ride of all my inner thoughts: Boundaries with in-laws (I have some hot takes that might piss you off)In the body positive movement, no one should shame you for wanting to lose weightSaying no to business travel at the momentHow disappointing people sucks but you have to do it sometimesSpicy thoughts around The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (we all need a little pop culture therapy, okay?) ...and ot...

Send us a text I’m keeping it real about life with a toddler in this audio journal style solo episode. My 17-month-old daughter has officially entered her villain era, and I’m feeling all the challenges of the baby-to-toddler transition. Tantrums, power struggles, the emotional rollercoaster of weaning, I’m talking about why this baby/toddler stage feels SO HARD! If you’re a new mom navigating toddlerhood and just trying to survive the chaos, this episode is for you. Tune in for an hon...

Send us a text This episode is a voice note-style vent sesh from one mom to another. I’m sharing the unfiltered truths I never thought I’d say out loud: I resent my dogs after becoming a mom (hello, postpartum rage!)I want to quit breastfeeding cold turkey (breastfeeding burnout!)I went from in-law drama to actually having a healthy relationship with them (yes, it’s possible!).Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, rage-cleaning, or hiding in your car for five minutes of peace — this o...

Send us a text In this episode, I chit chat about: Why does Easter feel so commercialized nowWanting to give my kids the childhood I never hadIntroducing chores and piggy bank to my almost 5 year oldMom guilt about feeling annoyed with my kids sometimesMindset shifts that help my day-to-dayWeaning updatePoking fun at "sad beige moms" ...and more!Let me know if you liked the car voice memos or if the audio quality was so bad it was hard to listen to. Until next week! Support the sh...

Send us a text Pop singer Chappell Roan is going viral for going on the Call Her Daddy Podcast and saying all her friends with kids are in hell and that she doesn’t know anyone who’s happy and has children. Let's talk about it. Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram Follow the @newmamaspodcast on Instagram Read Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.com Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)

Send us a text I'm back, YAY! I'm excited to catch up with all of you. In this episode I talk about: What it was like juggling a baby and working full-timeMy work trip in October where I brought my baby and my momHow I ended up exclusively breastfeedingThe complicated emotions of weaningHow I made the decision to weanThe process of weaning and how it's goingI'll be back at a limited capacity with weekly episodes! They'll be mostly shorter solo episodes to start off with because it's a lot of ...

In this episode, Lina elaborates on how hard it's been coming back from maternity leave and juggling her 4-month old daughter. She discusses the challenges of exclusively breastfeeding, childcare costs, quitting her job (and how it's not gonna happen), and a little bit about the behind-the-scenes of podcasting. The podcast is on a break but will be back soon! In the meantime, stay in touch with Lina on Instagram.Support the showConnect with Lina on @linaforrestal on InstagramFollow the @newma...

Niki became a mother and motherless in the same breath. Her journey to motherhood was filled with uncertainty and trauma when we went through recurrent pregnancy loss and learning that her mom was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at the same time. She is a wife and mom of two living in Minnesota. She is a business owner by day, a podcaster by night, and a dedicated mom 24/7. When she finally got her triple rainbow baby pregnancy, my mom’s cancer progressed and she lost her when she ...

Lina and Linnea gave birth around the same time and both have toddlers and newborns. They have a fun and dynamic friend catch-up about having two young kids. In this episode they talk about:Division of labor between partnersMom guiltGoing back to workChildcareHypnobirthing BreastfeedingLinnea's first pod appearance: Hypnobirthing and How To Hire a Doula with Newborn Mom LinneaConnect with Linnea: @linneakayakSupport the showConnect with Lina on @linaforrestal on InstagramFollow the...

Almost 60% of marriages end in divorce. Mikki checked every box to guarantee a happy life- but what felt like an instant the life she thought she had was gone. Divorce was the healthiest option for their relationship. Parenting can be alienating with little ones and when you get divorced it's another level of alienation. Mikki is a mentor and coach for women who are currently going through this journey. In this episode, Lina and Mikki talk about:Talking to young children about divorceLet...

Lina hired her postpartum doula, Katie, to aid her in her first few months postpartum with her second baby, Evelyn. In this episode, Lina and Katie have an informal chat on what it was like working together. This is a great episode for anyone who's considering hiring a postpartum doula!Connect with Katie on Instagram: @lifeinbloomwellnessTo learn more about my postpartum doula Katie, check out her website: https://www.lifeinbloomwellness.co/ Support the showConnect with Lina on @linaforr...

In this episode, Lina invites bestselling author and podcaster Jo Piazza on to discuss trad wives and why they are problematic for our nation's youth. In this episode, they talk about:The definition of a trad wife: how is she different than a stay-at-home-momWhy glamorizing the lifestyle of a trad wife through social media is creating a false narrativeFeminism, financial independence, and what we really want out of a marriageWorking motherhood and decision fatigueThe problem with Disney princ...

In this episode, Lina gives a 3 month postpartum update. Just Chatting episodes are meant to emulate a your mom bestie leaving you a long voice note. In this episode Lina talks about:How her maternity leave is ending and her thoughts on going back to workTransparency on the costs of childcare and what she can realistically affordPublic versus private schoolHow she's managing as a mom of two, specifically around the nights when she has to solo parent Baby-wearing and brands she lovesSuppo...

Katherine is a creative homemaker and mom of four. While she doesn't identify as a "trad wife", she believes that by other people's standards she would be considered one. Lina and Katherine have a thoughtful discussion how the criticism of trad wives can be demeaning towards SAHMs and domestic labor. They also have a candid discussion about feminism, racism, and the complexity of raising children in today's society. Connect with Katie on Instagram: @katherinelouisedegrootSubscribe to her Subs...

Have to breastfeed on American Airlines? Think again. When first-time mom Ashley Copperstone was flying out of Grand Rapics, MI she didn't think twice when she was breastfeeding her daughter at the gate. It's something a lot of us moms do, especially trying to soothe a cranky baby. A crew member from American Airlines felt the need to publicly approach and shame Ashley and tell her to cover up for breastfeeding her 15-month old daughter. When Ashley complained to American Airlines for the int...

"Life is not happening to you but FOR you." A lot of us lose ourselves in motherhood. In Lina's conversation with former Superior Court Judge Shelyna Brown, they discuss how you can come back to yourself and how to find that purpose and passion again. Connect with Shelyna: @svbconsultingpresideCheck out Shelyna's book, Preside: Biblical Principles for Personal Growth and Taking Command of Your Life—A Judge’s VerdictIn Preside, you will learn how to:Discover your authority as a steward over y...

Happy Valentine's Day! In this special episode, Lina shares what she LOVES most about motherhood and marriage and also shares what YOU said you love too! If you want to contribute to the listener feedback episodes, give Lina a follow on Instagram (@linaforrestal) and keep an eye on her Stories where she polls her audience. Support the showConnect with Lina on @linaforrestal on InstagramFollow the @newmamaspodcast on InstagramRead Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.comSupport the Show: Buy Me...

Host Lina Forrestal and her friend and fellow podcaster Engrid Latina sit down for a thought-provoking chit chat about jealousy and comparison in motherhood. Engrid Latina is a personal trainer and strength coach (CSCS) based out of Ohio. She has trained clients both in-person and online for nearly a decade. Engrid's personal history with an eating disorder has helped develop a training model that invites a deep appreciation and respect of the body.Engrid curated a 6-Week Postpartum Tra...

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