Show overview
No Manual: A Momcast launched in 2025 and has put out 70 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 60 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 43 min and 56 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 51 episodes published. Published by Erika and Laura.
From the publisher
Two real moms share the unfiltered truths of motherhood—because let’s face it, there’s no instruction manual for this! Join us as we dive into the chaos, the laughter, the tears, and the triumphs of raising kids. From sleepless nights to school projects, from messy kitchens to heartwarming milestones, we’re here to share our stories, struggles, and the raw reality of this wild, wonderful journey. Whether you're a new mom, a seasoned pro, or just need a laugh with fellow moms, this podcast is your go-to space to feel heard, supported, and a little less alone in the beautiful chaos of motherhood.
Latest Episodes
View all 70 episodesMotherhood Looks Good on Us
Raising a Business While Raising a Baby: With Erin Dockstader
Mom Hot Takes
Why My Toddler Cried: The Two Toddler Edition
Guilt, Gratitude, and the Myth of "Every Moment"
Ep 64Parenting on Purpose: Passing Down Faith, Not Just Rules
This week Erika and Laura discuss what it looks like to share faith as a parenting, wanting to guide their children in faith, from the little moments each day to showing what big faith and how the character of Jesus shapes us. Talking about the real pressure of getting it right and the joy of watching faith blossom.If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or [email protected]
Ep 63Scrolling Through Motherhood: When Information Becomes Overload
This week Erika and Laura discuss parenting and motherhood with the internet. How much information is too much? Does having the internet as a parent help or hinder our abilities and instincts? When do we google and when do we put our phones down?If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or [email protected]
Ep 62Second Time Around: Surviving (and Loving) Year One Again
This week Erika and Laura look back on the first year with their seconds born babies, Zada and Cruz. The joys of having two kids, the struggles of wanting to show up for both kids well and everything in between. They discuss how easy it is to forget what to expect from kid to kid and hoe fun it is to watch the sibling love grow.If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or [email protected]
Ep 61A Dadcast: What Kind of Humans I’m (we're) Trying to Raise Ft. Stuart Simpson
This week, Erika sits down with her husband, Stuart, to talk about the values and life skills he hopes to pass on to their kids. From cultivating humility and keeping Christ at the center of their lives to practical lessons like changing the oil in their cars and driving a stick shift, Stuart shares what he believes matters most. He also speaks candidly about the responsibility he feels as a father and the weight—and privilege—of shaping the next generation.If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or [email protected]
Ep 60Discovering A Rhythm: A Journey With Fertility Awareness With Lindsay Boyko
This week Erika and Laura sit down with return guest Lindsay Boyko to discuss all things fertility tracking. Lindsay shares her journey of learning about the reality of her body and tracking menstrual cycles, using tracking effectively as a birth control method to getting pregnant and the peace and joy that comes with understanding the changes and rhythms of her body.If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or [email protected]
Ep 59Before the Babies: The Little Things We Secretly Miss
This week Erika and Laura get real about the things the miss from before motherhood, Discussing the reality of loving their children and not wanting to give up motherhood for the world and wishing they could sleep in anytime and go on spontaneous date nights still.If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or [email protected]
Ep 58Not the Ultrasound We Expected With Mama Beth
This week Erika and Laura sit down for an emotional and raw conversation with Mama Beth about her experience with ectopic pregnancy. From the physical pain to the emotional struggle of learning she would never have another baby. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or [email protected]
Ep 57When He Shows Up: The Little Things That Mean Everything
This week Erika and Laura discuss what support looks like in their homes. How their husbands, Stuart and Michael support them every day from checking if anything is needed on the way home from work and making sure there is time for showers and self care. Having a good teammate makes all the difference and shouting out the things that keep things going.If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or [email protected]
Ep 56Mom Moments
This week Erika and Laura talk about some of the mom moments that didn't make the cut before, sharing about play places kisses and and watching movies in silence, the funny, the emotional, the stressful. We all have them, If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or [email protected]
Ep 55The Part They Don’t Post: Running on Empty
This week Erika and Laura get real and vulnerable about what is hard in this season of parenting. The challenges of maintaining relationships while being constantly needed by your kiddos to not having time for self-care and everything in between.If you want to check in along with us:What is emotionally hardest?What is physically hardest?What is mentally hardest?What is relationally hardest?If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or [email protected]
Ep 54ABC, OMG: The Alphabet According to Toddlers
This week Erika and Laura share the alphabet in their households. Their toddler's most commonly used words or phrases for each letter. From favorite grandparents to sassy phrases to memorized books. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or [email protected]
Ep 53Coffee, Cuddles, and Sleep Regression
This week Erika and Laura discuss the struggles of sleep regression. Getting real about having baby's and toddler's not sleeping at night, fighting naps, waking up early, needing extra support sleeping and trying to figure out how to survive with coffee and the occasional nap.If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or [email protected]
Ep 52Christmas Survival Stories
This week Erika and Laura talk about Christmas. Sharing the joys of watching the delight on their kids faces opening presents, the struggles of too much sugar and overestimation and what's its like to be the one creating the magic. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or [email protected]
Ep 51One Year: Still No Manual, Still Figuring It Out
In this special one year anniversary episode Erika and Laura talk about what this year of podcasting and creating No Manual: A Momcast has looked like. From the origin story of how they started, to the episodes that have meant the most and some behind the scenes stories never shared.If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or [email protected]
Ep 50A No Manual Christmas
This week Erika and Laura get in the Christmas spirit talking about the traditions they grew up with, what they hope to continue with their kids, the traditions they are starting with their families, Santa, and the joys of celebrating Christmas as moms.If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or [email protected]