"Yucky Mommy"Podcast

Episode 31 | That’s A Wrap! On Season 1

Jessica and Holly wrap up the first ever (and very long) season of the "Yucky Mommy" Podcast with their 31st episode. While there’s always a lot to catch up on with these two, this episode features a discussion about a viral social media video that resurfaced around Mother’s Day. The video has left many people scratching their heads, while others are fully supporting the woman featured. Curious to know which side Jess and Holly took? Jess and Holly also reflect on Jessica’s time in South Korea, sharing the amazing memories she made with her boys and her excitement about their skincare and incredible hair care treatments. With summer around the corner and school ending, they dive into their upcoming travel plans. To wrap it all up, Jess and Holly share their "yucky mommy” moments of the week! We want to give a huge thank you to everyone who listened, followed, and supported us on our podcasting journey this past year. Without you, this wouldn’t have been possible. We hope we brought some relatability, education, and laughs along the way. Motherhood isn’t for the faint of heart, but no one is more equipped for it than you. Stay tuned for updates on surprise episodes this summer and the Season 2 release date. Be sure to follow us on all social media channels to stay up to date. Check out the "Yucky Mommy" podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts! Follow @yuckymommypod on all social media channels

Episode 30 | Survive to Thrive Swim with Tara Piña

With her passion for water safety and years of experience, she's dedicated herself to teaching children how to swim and survive in the water. Whether it's instilling confidence in a timid toddler or fine-tuning the strokes of a budding swimmer, Tara Piña’s expertise and nurturing approach make her a beloved figure in her community. But Tara's journey goes beyond the pool deck. As a previous nurse and now mother herself to 3 kiddos, she understands the challenges of balancing parenthood, work, and everything in between. In today's episode, we'll chat with Tara about her inspirations, experiences, and her tips for fellow parents navigating the waters of raising children in today's world and keeping them safe while in and near actual water. With summer just around the corner, and May being “National Water Safety Month,” we couldn’t have thought of a better time to have Tara on to share her expertise.  Stay tuned to learn about water safety, answering all your questions around survival swim lessons and hearing some mind boggling statistics that will leave you in disbelief.  You can find Tara at “Survive to Thrive Swim with Tara” on Facebook. You can also find her on Instagram at @tara.survival.swim. Check her out for continuous tips, tricks and reminders regarding water safety. Feel free to dm her too!  Check out the "Yucky Mommy" podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts! Follow @yuckymommypod on all social media channels

Episode 29 | Fitness Instructor & Child Interventionist Alaina Battaglini | Bootcamp Babes - Becoming Your Best Mom Self

Trigger Warning: This weeks "Yucky Mommy" episode discusses eating disorders. We are thrilled to welcome a very special guest to the "Yucky Mommy" podcast today. She's not just the reason we connected, but also a remarkable and authentic friend who selflessly puts others first and continuously strives to be her best self every single day. You can usually find her in her workout attire as a dedicated fitness trainer. She has been running her own successful boot camp called "Bootcamp Babes" for the past 9 years, impacting our community of mothers & parents in Tampa and beyond. In addition to her fitness endeavors, she's a devoted mother to two beautiful girls. She is also a graduate of FSU, which led her to becoming a committed child interventionist. Her passion for service extends to her active involvement in church activities, including an upcoming mission trip to the Dominican Republic this June. This year, she also initiated "Powered by Grace,"a program empowering young girls in our community not just physically but also nurturing their faith and mental wellness. Please welcome to the podcast, Alaina Battaglini! You can expect the "Yucky Mommy" podcast to discuss how Alaina discovered that  her and her girls suffer from celiac's disease. We divulge into how they manage with the diagnosis as a family, especially during those early years of their girls' lives. We discuss her services to children beyond the workout space and why or how your child could be seen by a child interventionist like herself. We talk about Alaina's struggle with an ED growing up and how her childhood impacted her and what signs and symptoms to look for in our young kids as they get older. Through Alaina's recovery she's been able to help other women through the work she does now too.  This episode contains a lot of valuable information and we can't wait to hear what you think! Please leave us a comment or review and be sure to watch the full video version on YouTube. Check out the "Yucky Mommy" podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts! Follow @yuckymommypod on all social media channels

Episode 28 | Budgeting and Biohacking

Jessica is preparing for her 18 hour trip to South Korea this week. She discusses the mom guilt she’s feeling  in leaving her youngest, but is excited to take the boys back to a place her and Xavier used to call home and also where she had her oldest son, Zeke! She lets us know what they already have planned while they are there, like throwing out the first pitch for the team Jessica’s husband used to play for. A little bit of work from Xavier, but a whole lot of fun too.  Jessica also lets you in on her latest budgeting app she’s been using and how she’s becoming a budgeting queen. And do we know exactly what biohacking is??? Stink bugs, homeownership, yucky mommy moments and so much more. All starting, now!  Check out the "Yucky Mommy" podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts! Follow @yuckymommypod on all social media channels

Episode 27; Dr. Kristin Edwards Discusses Signs and Ways to Cope with Anxiety in Children

This week the "Yucky Mommy" podcast has their first ever guest on! She is a licensed child psychologist who specializes in early childhood through young adulthood and offers anxiety treatment for children and families, while also offering psych evals and neuropsychological testing. This guest is also a dear friend of Jessica's and owns her own practice in Tampa Bay called Tampa Pediatric Psychology. Her business also consults with patients virtually throughout the area and even takes patients from out of state. Dr. Kristin Edwards brings a boat load of knowledge to this weeks podcast episode and we are so thankful to have her on. She discusses anxiety in children and the signs and symptoms to look out for. She also gives parents advice and knowledge on how to deal with anxiety and mental health struggles in children. Dr. Kristin Edwards  talks about where anxiety can come from in children and when to know if it's more of a disorder rather than just a moment.  Can anxiety come from genetics? How much of anxiety comes from devices? Are having arguments in front of our kids and having these "big emotions" healthy for our children to see from us as parents? How much is too much when it comes to being an overbearing parent? Listen to find out the answer to those and more. We also give Dr. Kristin Edwards scenarios and "Yucky Mommy" moments that she gives her opinion and advice on.  Book Recommendation by Dr. Kristin Edwards: "Breaking Free From Child Anxiety and OCD" by Eli R. Lebowitz, PhD Contact: drkristinedwards.com  Follow Dr. Kristin Edwards at @tampapsychology @drkristinedwards on Instagram Check out the "Yucky Mommy" podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts! Follow @yuckymommypod on all social media channels