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The Latched Mama Podcast

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When you become a mom, you expect your life to change, but too little discussed are the changes that happen within you after having a baby. Join Melissa Wirt, mother-of-six, certified lactation consultant, and CEO & Founder of Latched Mama, along with expert guests, members of the Latched Mama community, and more often than not, her bff Lindi as they attempt to bring community back to motherhood through shared experiences, vulnerability, advice, and humor. *Podcast episodes may occasionally include adult topics and language.

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When you become a mom, you expect your life to change, but too little discussed are the changes that happen within you after having a baby. Join Melissa Wirt, mother-of-six, certified lactation consultant, and CEO & Founder of Latched Mama, along with expert guests, members of the Latched Mama community, and more often than not, her bff Lindi as they attempt to bring community back to motherhood through shared experiences, vulnerability, advice, and humor. *Podcast episodes may occasionally include adult topics and language.

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@latchedmama

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English

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804-467-9839

Episodes

Episode 138: We Hit Pause

9/18/2023
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!

Duration:00:09:04

Episode 137: Potato Buckets

9/12/2023
Join us as we speak on comparison in motherhood. In this article (https://www.mother.ly/parenting/comparison-trap-in-motherhood/) the author has 3 tips for helping and they include Blinders, Bumpers and Buckets. Buckets are filled with things that make you happy. Potatoes are in Melissa’s bucket!

Duration:00:31:24

Episode 136: 10 Years Ago…

8/29/2023
Join Melissa and Lindi as they take a trip down memory lane. They chat about what motherhood looked like 10 years ago and drop some helpful tips along the way.

Duration:00:24:40

Episode 135: If You’re Happy and You Know…

8/22/2023
Motherhood is an incredible journey but it’s not uncommon to feel like you’ve lost a little piece of yourself along the way. Join us as we chat over techniques to find some joy in things outside of your kids and spouse.

Duration:00:20:15

Episode 134: Awkward Turtle

8/15/2023
Listen as we chat through the awkwardness that can be making and maintaining friendships. An abbreviated round of 20 questions leads to some interesting discoveries and major laughs.

Duration:00:26:05

Episode 133: Hobby Horses & Hot Mess Summers

8/8/2023
Join us as we bring you our thoughts on the end of summer. Are we the only ones feeling a little out of whack? Schedules seem off and Summer excitement is over but Hobby Horsing is in full gear!?!?

Duration:00:15:45

Episode 132: World Breastfeeding Week 2023

7/25/2023
Melissa and Lindi discuss the history of the world breastfeeding week sales at Latched Mama. They chat about how it started, the different promotions each year, and mention a few snippets of what we have to look forward to for this year!

Duration:00:19:13

Episode 131: Helping Kids Navigate Friendships

7/18/2023
Watching your kids navigate friendships can be both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Melissa and Lindi unpack how to help your children have those discussions about friendships.

Duration:00:29:22

Episode 130: Let’s Talk About Flo

7/11/2023
Melissa and Lindi explore all things related to periods.

Duration:00:21:06

Episode 129: Pelvic Floor Therapy

7/4/2023
Melissa and Lindi are joined by pelvic floor therapists to answer listener questions. Questions range from recommendations for pregnancy after a prolapse to how long after pregnancy would pelvic floor therapy work.

Duration:01:00:35

Episode 128: Opposites Attract

6/27/2023
Melissa and Lindi chat on several ways they are different and how NOT having things in common should not prevent you from seeking connection in motherhood! Lets focus on embracing the differences and learning from each other!

Duration:00:22:51

Episode 127: Reasons My Kid Is Crying

6/20/2023
From “I have an elbow” to “this cinnamon roll is shaped weird” , these are some of the reasons kids might be crying. In this episode, Melissa and Lindi read off listener comments on the variety of reasons their kids might be crying.

Duration:00:27:47

Episode 126: Growing Up Together

6/13/2023
Lindi and Melissa are joined by fan favorite, Cat Dillingham, to talk about siblings. They talk about how siblings get along (or don’t get along) and what they learn within the walls of our homes and how they can apply those life lessons to the rest of the world.

Duration:00:52:12

Episode 125: Creating A Path To Partnership

6/6/2023
Figuring out how to effectively divide up household tasks can seem like a mythical unicorn. But Melissa and Lindi talk about how giving up control can really be freeing!

Duration:00:33:32

Episode 124: Beautiful Little Monsters

5/30/2023
The Ups and Downs of Motherhood – Melissa and Lindi discuss the roller coaster ride that is motherhood.

Duration:00:24:54

Episode 123: Welcome Summer

5/23/2023
The beginning of Summer brings with it longer days full of sunscreen, popsicles, and pool days. Lindi and Melissa cover all things summer related in this episode- including important travel hacks. Drop your own summer hacks in the comments.

Duration:00:24:46

Episode 122: I Wish Someone Told Me…

5/16/2023
Melissa and Lindi take call-ins from moms and listeners from around the world sharing some thoughts about what they wish they would have known or been told before becoming a mother.

Duration:00:40:16

Episode 121: Nursing Rights In The Workplace

5/8/2023
Melissa is again joined by Leah Stiegler, a Labor and Employment Attorney, for the second episode in a series on legal rights for pregnant and nursing moms in the workplace. Leah helps make sense of the law and what accommodations are available. The moral of the story: you have rights, and you should advocate for yourself.

Duration:00:31:03

Episode 120: Pregnancy Rights in the Workplace

5/2/2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwThXlOZu-8 Melissa is joined today by Leah Stiegler, a Labor and Employment Lawyer, to discuss pregnancy rights in the workplace. Show Notes: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-pregnant-workers-fairness-act) Timeline of Women’s Pregnancy Rights in the Workplace (as referenced by Leah in the podcast): 1964- The Civil Rights Act, Title 7 1978 – Pregnancy Discrimination Act 1990- American with Disabilities Act of

Duration:00:39:34

Episode 119: Generational Differences in Parenting

4/25/2023
Melissa and Lindi unpack the different expectations on how they were raised versus how they want to raise their own kids. They also discuss how technology has impacted the ways we raise our kids. Oh, and Melissa sings the theme song for Hey Dude!!

Duration:00:30:02

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