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Join Sam and Emmy, two moms and long-lost best friends, as they reconnect after a decade apart and dive into honest conversations about all things motherhood.
From pregnancy and birth stories to the wild ride of raising kids, this podcast is your virtual mom’s circle—no need to leave the house. Sam brings her passion for matrescence and the sociology of motherhood, while Emmy shares her expertise in birth stories, work-from-home mompreneur life, and viral mom content creation.
Together, they interview experts, share their experiences, and explore what it means to grow and evolve as moms.
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We need to talk. Because maternal mental health is not just postpartum depression—it’s identity loss, invisible labor, and the emotional toll of surviving systems that were never built for mothers in the first place. In this solo episode, Sam breaks down the real state of maternal mental health across the entire motherhood journey, unpacks the daily emotional weight that moms carry, and explains how understanding matrescence could change everything. This episode marks the launch of the Matern...
Today’s episode is a special one—Sam is joined by her husband, Tom, for a candid conversation about fatherhood, marriage, and the changes that come with parenting. They dive into what surprised Tom most about becoming a dad, how their relationship has evolved since having kids, and his perspective on matrescence (yes, dads notice it too!). From tackling the mental load of parenting to sharing hilarious, real-life parenting moments, this episode gives a raw and honest look at parenthood from b...
In this Emmy episode, she fills us in on the Disney Trip she worked SO hard to make happen for her family and the subsequent burnout from that work. She also talks about her fourth pregnancy and how she feels 6 months pregnant. And the girls end on a vulnerable note, talking about the loss of hope and joy they've both been experiencing. We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show...
Strap in Mamas- The Flawless Performance of Motherhood is a loaded, uncomfortable but important topic. Please, please listen if you've ever felt shame for not being a "good mom". In this podcast, Emmy and Sam explore this theory, what it is, what it means for moms, and how we take off the mask that is perfect motherhood. We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a top...
In the special podcast, Emmy meets one of her biggest inspirations and the woman whose work helped Emmy start her work-from-home business - Lauren Golden! Lauren is the creator of the Free Mama Movement and author of the International #1 Selling Book of the same name, The Free Mama Movement. Lauren's mission is to help women create income and time freedom (just like Emmy!) And more than that, Lauren's story and mission can help you overcome your fear of the unknown, take chances, an...
In this special edition episode, Emmy and Sam explore Sam's new book - the Welcome Mama Journal and Day Planner! You have heard us talk about it here and there, especially in wins and losses, but the Journal and Day Planner is now a reality and is coming out May 1st!! In this episode, we explore the journey that was creating this book, the motivations behind it, the setbacks and successes, and even take a tour through every aspect of the book! For more info and to join the waitlis...
This week we take a deep dive into social media, exploring our relationships with social media and how it impacts our motherhood. We also share our biggest struggles, some of which we know you will understand and, although we're both a work in progress, we discuss what has helped us overcome those struggles. Be sure to hop over to Instagram to join the conversation and share your experience! We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or t...
In the podcast, psychologist Dr. Caroline Dickens joins us to talk about mom guilt. We've all felt it, we all know it well, but why? Why is it so common, intrusive, and disruptive? And what can we do about it? Be sure to follow Caroline @drcarolinedickens Check out her free workbook on mom guilt, as well as her entire Becoming Mom program at www.drcarolinedickens.com Be sure to leave us a 5 star rating and write us a review! It means so much to have your support! We want to hear ...
This week, Shauna joins us to share her very unique and inspiring, yet relatable birth story! From her pregnancy fears to her emergency c-section to caring for her 10 lb. newborn as a single mom recovering from said c-section, there is so much to take from her story. You can find Shauna at www.igniteddecisions.com Follow her on Instagram here. You can also listen to Emmy on Shauna's podcast here! We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast ...
Sam opens up in the podcast about the unexpected difficult decision of whether or not to have a second baby. She goes into the conversations she and her husband had, how they navigated their differences and eventually decided to have one more baby. If you are struggling with this decision, you are not alone. If you need to talk, DM Sam at @welcomemamabysam any time. And for more make sure to subscribe, rate, and review. They all help us out a ton so thank you in advance! ...
In this jam-packed episode, doula and placenta encapsulator Anna Peterson shares with us her expertise in the placenta. We talk about it all from what the placenta is, what it does, and what the research says about the potential benefits of ingesting your placenta. Anna Peterson lives in Decorah, IA with her two kids, two cats, and one husband. She is a professor of history at Luther College and has published numerous academic books and articles on maternity policy, focusing on the country o...
In this podcast, Sam and Emmy share their processes for setting goals and intentions each year. We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us your suggestions at becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM HERE @welcomemamaco Emmy - @emmy_kissinger TikTok @emmy_kissinger www.arrivalsotires.co for birth story ...
In this not so mini minisode - Sam and Emmy discuss some of their motherhood wins and losses over the years! From cockroach breeding to following our intuitions, it is a wild ride! We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us your suggestions at becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM HERE @welcomemamaco Em...
Sam's experience as a first-time mom with a tongue-tied baby sparked a passion for informing others about oral restrictions. Here is everything she has learned and feels you should know! Resources: Tongue Tied by Dr. Richard Baxter - https://a.co/d/8O2MfLf Freed Up Mamas - www.freedupmama.com Lingua - https://www.linguallc.com/ We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the sho...
In this podcast, Emmy discusses Evie's at-home free birth to celebrate Evie's second birthday! This birth was so special and simple and is an empowering story. Enjoy! We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us your suggestions at becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM HERE @welcomemamaco Emmy - @emmy_kissing...
A natural home birth after a c-section was Emmy's dream and in this episode, she shares her empowering, inspiring, and truly magical journey to welcome Twighla into this world. We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us! Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss? Please email us your suggestions at becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM HERE @welcomemamaco Emmy - @e...
In this eye-opening podcast, Sam brings the topic of Rites of Passage to the table. What are they, is motherhood a rite of passage, and are we doing it all wrong? We discuss what a healthy rite of passage looks like and how you can embrace your motherhood as the rite of passage it is and was meant to be with ceremony or just intention. For more on rites of passage go to www.nikkmccahon.com or check out Jane Hardwick Collins's book Herstory. We want to hear your birth and m...
In this podcast, Sam shares her experience of deciding to induce labor, her lessons learned, and what she plans to do differently next time. She explores how she and her view of birth have changed since experiencing her version of motherhood and whether or not she would change her first birth. If you have a birth story you would like to share, you can fill out this form or email becomingmamapodcast@gmail.com We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the p...
In this powerful podcast, Emmy explains what birth story listening is, where the process originated, how it helped her heal from her traumatic birth, and now helps her help others to heal. If this podcast resonated with you, Emmy is hosting a Birth Stories Writing Session on Oct. 29th! Click here to learn more and to register! For more on Birth Story Listening head to www.arrivalstories.com We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have...
If you are a mom of any age or mom-to-be, you need to listen to this one! Sam covers the basics of matrescence, from what it is to how it affects every aspect of our lives. Knowing and understanding this concept is absolutely life-changing. Thank you to the foremothers of matrescence research including: Dr. Dana Raphael - https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2... Dr. Trudelle Thomas - https://www.researchgate.net/publicat... Dr. Aurelie Athan - https://www.matrescence.com/ ...
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