The Latched Mama Podcast

Melissa is joined by April for a fun episode to discuss the Holidays and do some fun Holiday Trivia. They also discuss the importance of connection and motherhood community during this season. #maidsamilking

Melissa, Lindi, and Kori chat about holiday expectations and breastfeeding, as well as surviving the holidays in general with kids. They talk about a common question they receive around the topic of breastfeeding and drinking alcohol, as well as breastfeeding in front of family and setting appropriate boundaries. Resources: https://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/lifestyle/alcohol/

Melissa and Lindi celebrate the 50th podcast episode! They also look over the last year and what things have changed for them personally and professionally.To celebrate our 50th podcast episode, listen all the way through to hear about our special surprise giveaway!

The fearless Latched Mama Warehouse Queen, Amanda, joins Melissa to reflect on her surprise pregnancy that led to an unexpected 3rd child later in life.

In this episode, Melissa and Lindi chat about life, Latched Mama, Thanksgiving, new babies, and all the fun stuff! Listen to this episode to hear some amazing motherhood hacks, including one of Melissa’s favorite new item with her newborn.

Lindi is joined by Jessica Carty, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has worked in Adoption and Foster care for over 20 years, to discuss all things adoption. If you have ever thought of adoption, Jessica gives some practical first steps and important information. Resources: JFS Adoption Information sheet Jewish Family Services Website (in Richmond, VA): https://www.jfsrichmond.org/ Post Adoption Consortium:

Melissa Wirt hosts Sara Babb, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on Perinatal Mental Health. In our Latched Mama Love Facebook Group*, one of the most often discussed topics centers around recovering and healing from labor experiences that did not go the way you planned or expected. Kori Motes, a regular on the Latched Mama Podcast, joins Melissa and

Today we sit down to discuss all things reading and writing with Melissa Face. She is the author of I Love You More Than Coffee, an essay collection for parents who love coffee a lot and their kids…a little more. Her essays and articles have appeared in Richmond Family Magazine, Tidewater Family Magazine, Scary Mommy, and twenty-four volumes of Chicken

Lindi and April sit down to discuss middle school boys. They can be moody, smelly, and silent- they can also be funny, smart, quirky, and silly. Even if you have a newborn baby boy, they will one day grow into a bigger, smellier version of that sweet smelling baby. So this podcast is for any moms with boys, big or

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. April Titler interviews podcast guest, Lauren Robinson, mother of an amazing 5 year old with Down Syndrome. Lauren is passionate about advocating for inclusion for people with disabilities of all types. #WelcometoHolland Welcome to Holland Poem: https://www.stepsautismtreehouse.org.au/blogs/2019/6/2/welcome-to-holland-an-inspirational-poem Resources: Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond https://dsagr.org/ National Down Syndrome Society https://www.ndss.org/ National Down Syndrome Society’s

Lindi hosts todays podcast on Pregnancy Loss Awareness with podcast guest, Amber Lane. Amber has a raw conversation about her infertility treatments and pregnancy loss. Amber discusses ways she received support during her season of loss. #HealingJourney ____ We know as a Latched Mama Team this is a hard topic to discuss, but we thought it was so important. If

Bullying can have a lot of effects on children’s self-esteem – the kids getting bullied and the bully. October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and School Counselor Jentae Scott-Mayo unpacks this topic.

Latched Mama’s resident Graphic Designer, Lilah, joins Melissa to talk about the benefits of expressing yourself through creativity.

Eryn Cobb, on staff at Latched Mama, has a raw and emotional conversation with Lindi about her own journey to single motherhood. https://youtu.be/mFiDLRANeos

Shannon Siriano Greenwood, Founder and CEO of Rebelle Community, talks with Melissa about how making friends as moms can be hard. Three things Shannon shares as a recipe for making friends: Meet other People, Repetition, and Vulnerability. youtu.be/eSI6eb7dshA

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.

Ask Powerful Questions. Create Mantras. Be Transparent. Circle of Control. Jentae Scott-Mayo, a school counselor, shares these ideas and much more to help parents navigate school in 2021.

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 maternal mortality rate, maternal health, and reproductive rights for women of color, and the Latched Mama community is proud to partner and support this

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, the panelists share some personal stories pertinent to new moms.

This week we’re answering some of the breastfeeding questions we got from all the hardworking and amazing mothers out there! 1. How can new moms best set themselves up for breastfeeding success? 2. Helpful hints for how to survive those middle of the night feeds/pumps? 3. What are some ways to handle overproduction of milk supply? 4. Remedies for sore

Sometimes it’s ok to be a hot mess! This week we’re jumping all over the place talking about birthday sex, life at Latched Mama, the death of a family bunny, animal noises, our recent amazon purchases, and picking baby names.

Melissa and Lindi chat about the #FreeBritney movement, the “Framing Britney Spears” documentary, and the struggles of being a mother in the spotlight.

Melissa and Kori share their exciting news about babies number 4 and 6 and thoughts on pregnancy after loss. If you want to hear more about their loss experiences listen back to Episode 23!

Melissa and Lindi share the stories of their combined 11 births. They chat about their growth, lessons learned along the way, and much more.

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.

Join Melissa & Lindi as they chat through an overview of breastfeeding facts, obstacles you may face, and how to find success.

Melissa and Lindi answer some questions from the Latched Mama Community.

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….

Melissa and Kori reflect over their losses and the lessons that can be learned from these difficult experiences.

Melissa and Lindi chat about finding intimacy throughout your motherhood journey.

Melissa talks with professional sleep consultant, Becca Campbell of Little Z Sleep, about the ins and outs of helping your family find better, easier, and more consistent sleep. Find Becca Website: https://littlezsleep.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/little-zs-sleep-podcast/id1350931749

Melissa chats with Sarah, mom of four and friend to many, about navigating mom life and making friendships in the process.

Melissa teams up with mom of three April to discuss working mom life and setting professional boundaries.

Melissa talks with Kori, mom of three, about her births and how to find beauty, strength and confidence however your baby enters the world.

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.

Melissa and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Meghan Swenck discuss pelvic floor strength and the most common seen challenges during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

Melissa talks with local hypnobirthing instructor and hypnotist Joy Kraynak about using hypnosis and deep relaxation techniques to remove fear from the childbirth process.

Melissa and Lauren talk through Lauren’s recent adjustment from one to two kids and the anticipation and reality of the change.

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.

Melissa and top designer and mom of six Lindi talk about the global pandemic, social changes and having confidence in personal family choices.

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.

Melissa and Latched Mama designer Lindi, both experienced homeschoolers, talk about how to find joy in teaching our kids.

Melissa and Latched Mama designer Lindi, moms of 11 kids combined, talk about what life looks like in quarantine.

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.

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.

Melissa and professional birth doula Emily Bruno talk about how to choose the right care provider for your birth.

LCSW Joy Outland Brock joins Melissa to talk about perinatal mental health.

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.

Pediatrician and new mama advocate Dr Janet West joins Melissa to talk through the joys (ha) of toddler-hood.