
218: Labor and Delivery Part Two: Terrible Labor, Wonderful Delivery
On finally getting induced, my experience giving birth, and how postpartum recovery is going so far.
217: The Power of “And” with Sarah Nicole Landry, aka “The Birds Papaya”
On how Sarah’s four pregnancy and birthing experiences differed from each other, how you can set up systems so you don’t “lose” yourself in motherhood, and how Sara chooses to show up for her life throughout body changes, divorce, and being in the public eye.
216: Intuitive Eating as a Self Care Framework with Sam Previte
On blending intuitive eating with making nutrient-dense choices, why our bodies crave food variety, and how we can create positive food environments for our children.
215: Solo: Prodromal Labor and My Final Week and a Half of Pregnancy
On prodromal labor, being in and out of the hospital this week, the confusion of not knowing my own body, and more.
214: Owning Your Story and Surviving Postpartum Psychosis with Ayana Lage
On Ayana’s journey with postpartum psychosis, how she moved through this extreme experience, and how she has come away stronger and taking ownership of her story.
213: Embodying Joy as a Grandparent with My Mom, Cindy Linville
On watching your children raise children, setting and respecting boundaries within family, and finding your “thing” as a grandparent.
212: The Home Stretch of Pregnancy and Looking Ahead as a Mother of Two
On how I’m feeling two and a half weeks out from my due date, how I’m preparing for postpartum, and whether I feel ready for becoming a mother of two.
211: The Freedom in “Less” with Olivia Noceda
On Olivia’s journey with developing boundaries, why regularly establishing your priorities is essential, and the freedom and release that comes from “less” everything.
210: Life at Eight Months Pregnant and How I’m Prepping For My Second Postpartum Experience
On the confusion of feeling anxious over daily life things but not “bigger” events, being eight months pregnant at my cousin’s wedding, and what I plan to do differently in my second postpartum experience versus my first.
209: Growing Together Through Friendship and Motherhood with Jess Nash
On how friendship and motherhood intersect, how Jess and I reconnected after several years of not staying in touch, and how friends can support each other as mothers and non-mothers.
208: Finding the Bridge Between Motherhood and Womanhood with Lizzy Mathis
On the often overwhelming transition from womanhood to motherhood, how women can “lose” themselves in their identities of being a mother, and how filling our cups as mothers should be a joyful process.
207: What I Wish I Knew In My Twenties
On what turning thirty-two means to me, the top lessons I’ve learned throughout my twenties, and lessons shared from FF Fam Members.
206: Attitude Is Everything with Baked by Melissa Founder, Melissa Ben-Ishay
On how Melissa founded Baked by Melissa, why being fired was a pivotal moment for her journey, and why she believes attitude shapes everything.
205: So I Think I’m Lonely? Some Life Updates
On feeling lonely, missing the “old” version of myself, and vision boarding for the future.
204: Honoring the Long Game in Friendships with Deanna DiCroce
On the rollercoaster of maintaining adult friendships, how to support a friend in postpartum, and why working through conflict is healthy in all relationships.
203: The Life of a Seeker with Kion Founder, Angelo Keely
On Angelo’s unique upbringing and the several traumatic events that helped shape who he is, how he founded Kion and why amino acids are essential for the body, and how he manages work-life balance as a father.
201: Morning Routines and Navigating Childcare
On how I’m feeling at 25 weeks pregnant, what my morning routine looks like right now, and how we navigate childcare as a household.
202: Enjoy the Shit Out of Your Food with Shira Barlow, R.D.
On creating a healthy relationship with food in today’s world, how Shira became a food therapist, and how understanding decision fatigue can set you up for success with healthy food and wellness choices.
200: Let the Dance Be Messy with Developmental Psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman
On parenting “best practices” vs. what is realistic, the value of process over outcome, and Dr. Aliza’s advice for starting potty training.
199: Intrusive Thoughts
On experiencing intrusive thoughts during pregnancy, how my intrusive thoughts have manifested over the years, and things I’m doing to try to help.