Episode 138: We Hit Pause

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Episode 138: We Hit Pause

FromThe Latched Mama Podcast

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9 minutes

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Sep 19, 2023

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We are taking a short break from the Pod over the next month – but don’t worry – we will be back! Listen as we chat over why and reminisce on the craziness that was this past year!

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Sep 19, 2023

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Titles in the series (100)

Melissa Wirt, business owner and #momboss of 6 on pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood.

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Episode 1: The History of Latched Mama: Melissa and her husband Eric talk about how Latched Mama started and how they have learned to love each other and grow together while building a brand and large family. by The Latched Mama Podcast
42 min listen
Episode 19: Mom Boss: Melissa teams up with mom of three April to discuss working mom life and setting professional boundaries. by The Latched Mama Podcast
24 min listen
Episode 12: Pandemic Mom Shaming: Melissa and top designer and mom of six Lindi talk about the global pandemic, social changes and having confidence in personal family choices. by The Latched Mama Podcast
25 min listen
Episode 3: All Things Toddlers: Pediatrician and new mama advocate Dr Janet West joins Melissa to talk through the joys (ha) of toddler-hood. by The Latched Mama Podcast
35 min listen
Episode 5: Supporting The Mental Needs Of Motherhood: LCSW Joy Outland Brock joins Melissa to talk about perinatal mental health. by The Latched Mama Podcast
41 min listen
Episode 7: Postpartum Doulas and Postpartum Support: Melissa and resident postpartum doula April Titler talk about the benefits of hiring a postpartum doula and other ways to support the new parents in your life. by The Latched Mama Podcast
25 min listen
Episode 15: Hypnobirthing and Removing the Fear From Birth: Melissa talks with local hypnobirthing instructor and hypnotist Joy Kraynak about using hypnosis and deep relaxation techniques to remove fear from the childbirth process. by The Latched Mama Podcast
38 min listen
Episode 24: Mom Shame: Melissa and Lindi dive into the prevalence of mom shaming in todays culture. Why it happens, Where it comes from, How to avoid it, etc…. by The Latched Mama Podcast
37 min listen
Episode 4: Big Family Banter: Melissa teams up with Latched Mama designer and fellow mom of a lot of kids Lindi to talk about the highs and lows of big families. by The Latched Mama Podcast
25 min listen
Episode 6: How To Choose The Right Care Provider: Melissa and professional birth doula Emily Bruno talk about how to choose the right care provider for your birth. by The Latched Mama Podcast
36 min listen
Episode 13: Doulas & COVID, Make The Best of Your Birth: Melissa and professional birth doula Emily Bruno discuss the changes Covid protocols have placed on the birth person and family and how to adapt to still make the most of your birth. by The Latched Mama Podcast
41 min listen
Episode 17: Home For The Holidays: Home for the Holidays: a mom’s survival guide: Melissa and fellow big family mom (and lead LM designer) Lindi team up to discuss their tips and advice for surviving and enjoying the holidays. by The Latched Mama Podcast
27 min listen
Episode 2: Why How You Birth Matters: Professional Birth Doula (and all around badass) Emily Bruno joins Melissa to talk about birth, doulas, and why spending some time thinking about how you want to birth your baby matters. by The Latched Mama Podcast
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Episode 29: Our Birth Stories: Melissa and Lindi share the stories of their combined 11 births. They chat about their growth, lessons learned along the way, and much more. by The Latched Mama Podcast
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Episode 8: The Birth Space, Birth Photography, and Serving Each Other: Birth photographer and kindness worker Patience Salgado joins Melissa to talk about the art of birth photography, inviting people into your birth space, and serving others. by The Latched Mama Podcast
30 min listen
Episode 22: Mr. Shaky Pants: Melissa and Lindi chat about finding intimacy throughout your motherhood journey. by The Latched Mama Podcast
34 min listen
Episode 11: Parenting Pandemic Survival Buys: Melissa and fellow super mom of six Lindi chat about what random things they have purchased online to help entertain their kids during long quarantine days and that have helped bring a little joy to their families. by The Latched Mama Podcast
37 min listen
Episode 26: Breastfeeding 101: Join Melissa & Lindi as they chat through an overview of breastfeeding facts, obstacles you may face, and how to find success. by The Latched Mama Podcast
35 min listen
Episode 18: C-Sections Happen: Melissa talks with Kori, mom of three, about her births and how to find beauty, strength and confidence however your baby enters the world. by The Latched Mama Podcast
27 min listen
Episode 27: Potty Training: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7HMH4IVj_8&feature=youtu.be by The Latched Mama Podcast
30 min listen
Episode 28: Finding Motherhood with IVF: This week we sit down with Melanie to hear her personal experience with infertility. She takes us through her journey from struggling with natural conception to a now successful pregnancy with IVF. by The Latched Mama Podcast
40 min listen
Episode 9: Mothering In Quarantine: Melissa and Latched Mama designer Lindi, moms of 11 kids combined, talk about what life looks like in quarantine. by The Latched Mama Podcast
27 min listen
Episode 37: Motherhood Mindset Matters: Melissa is joined by Stacy Wood, life coach and business owner. Remember, your happiness is important. Key mindset pillars help with that: Start from a place of positivity. Gratitude. Intentional Thought. Abundance. Curiosity. by The Latched Mama Podcast
34 min listen
Episode 14: Growing Your Family From One to Two: Melissa and Lauren talk through Lauren’s recent adjustment from one to two kids and the anticipation and reality of the change. by The Latched Mama Podcast
16 min listen
Episode 35: Celebrating Black Breastfeeding: In recognition of the 2021 Black Breastfeeding Awareness Week, Melissa has an open, candid conversation with Kenda Sutton-El, Executive Director at Birth in Color RVA. Kenda started this organization to bring increased awareness to issues surrounding m... by The Latched Mama Podcast
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Episode 20: Will You Be My Friend?: Melissa chats with Sarah, mom of four and friend to many, about navigating mom life and making friendships in the process. by The Latched Mama Podcast
18 min listen
Episode 16: FYI Your Pelvic Floor Is A Thing: Melissa and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Meghan Swenck discuss pelvic floor strength and the most common seen challenges during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. by The Latched Mama Podcast
51 min listen
Episode 10: Pandemic Schooling, Grace and Perspective: Melissa and Latched Mama designer Lindi, both experienced homeschoolers, talk about how to find joy in teaching our kids. by The Latched Mama Podcast
24 min listen
Episode 34: What is a CLC?: Do you know what a CLC does? Join Melissa and her highly entertaining panel as they educate people on what a CLC does, why Latched Mama has CLCs on staff, and how to contact them for help. Sprinkled along the way, by The Latched Mama Podcast
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Episode 23: Early Pregnancy Loss: Melissa and Kori reflect over their losses and the lessons that can be learned from these difficult experiences. by The Latched Mama Podcast
52 min listen

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Episode 138: We Hit Pause

Episode 138: We Hit Pause

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