Ep. 80 The Hotline #8 How The Heck Are We Keeping our House Clean?! Anxiety & SSRI's and Parenting Far From Family

Ep. 84 Goodbye But See You Soon!!! <3 -T&T

Hi our lovely MILFs community! It feels so good to be uploading an episode again but it does not come without a heavy heart for the news we are sharing today. First off we want to thank each and every one of you for your patience over the last couple of months as we navigate big life changes (ICYMI WE ARE BOTH PREGNANT!!). We've been soaking up all the love and joy from the first few months of pregnancy and it just feels so special that we get to both go through this at the same time again.  With that said, we've had to ask ourselves the tough questions of how much we can take on and ultimately came to the conclusion that this podcast deserves 110% of our effort and attention and it is just not something we are capable of doing at the moment. We truly cannot express enough gratitude for the space we have created together. The last almost 2 years has given us some of our fondest and proudest moments in life and in motherhood. It's given us so much purpose connecting with you all, sharing our personal journeys, & spreading comfort and knowledge through our wonderful guests.  But THIS IS NOT GOODBYE! Although, Did We Just Become MILFs may be coming to an end, you'll still be seeing a lot of us both on our separate channels where we hope to share the same kinds of content that brought us all together in the first place.  To stay in touch with us make sure you're still following: TORI: Instagram: HERE [https://www.instagram.com/torrsim?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] TikTok: HERE [https://www.tiktok.com/@toridietz?_r=1&_t=ZT-91frys9odZt]  MILFS Youtube (she'll be taking over!): HERE [https://www.youtube.com/@DidWeJustBecomeMILFs] Substack (she'll be taking over!): HERE [https://didwejustbecomemilfs.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=email-subscribe&r=290sv3&next=https%3A%2F%2Fdidwejustbecomemilfs.substack.com%2Fp%2Ftoddlers-travel-why-we-laugh-cry&utm_medium=email] TAYLA: Instagram: HERE [https://www.instagram.com/taylaburke?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] DWJBM Instagram (she'll be taking over!): HERE [https://www.instagram.com/didwejustbecomemilfs?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==]  TikTok: HERE [https://www.tiktok.com/@tayla_burke?_r=1&_t=ZT-91fsCsvQ3PT] This podcast has been the biggest blessing building together and the memories will last a lifetime. We love and appreciate each and every one of you and can't wait to stay connected through all of our motherhood journeys.  xx T&T

Ep. 83 Honest Mom Talk With Sarah Merrill Hall: feeling lost, perinatal depression, & laughing through ALL of the chaos

This week we’re joined by the hilarious and unfiltered Sarah Merrill Hall — creator of Big Kid Problems and host of the hit podcast Bottle Service. Sarah has a knack for turning life’s most chaotic, unglamorous moments into comedy gold, and motherhood has only given her more material. We dive into her shift from cracking jokes about adulting struggles to finding the funny in spit-up, meltdowns, and all things mom life. Sarah opens up about getting lost in the identity shift that comes with becoming a mom, the “can’t make this sh*t up” moments from pregnancy and postpartum, and how humor has become her secret weapon in surviving the messy middle of motherhood. She also gets real about the surprises no one warns you about, her experience with postpartum (& perinatal) depression and how she overcame it, and the hormonal rollercoaster every mom deserves a manual for. And of course, we cover what she wishes every new mom could hear when they’re in the thick of it — depleted, doubting themselves, and just trying to make it through. If you need a reminder that you’re not alone, plus a few laughs along the way, this episode is for you. Follow Sarah on Instagram @bigkidproblems [https://www.instagram.com/bigkidproblems] and binge her podcast Bottle Service [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bottle-service/id1594639891] wherever you listen! P.S. we are in her pod too! Listen to our episode on Bottle Service HERE.

Ep. 82 Big Kids, Bigger Feelings: how to regulate your nervous system while teaching your child to process theirs with Alyssa Blask Campbell

Parenting in the thick of toddlerhood can feel like a rollercoaster of meltdowns, overstimulation, and mom guilt. In this week’s episode, we sit down with Alyssa Blask Campbell—CEO of Seed & Sew, emotional development expert, mom of two, and author of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions and Big Kids, Bigger Feelings—to talk about how to regulate your nervous system while teaching your child to process theirs. Alyssa walks us through her FACTS method (Food, Activity, Connection, Tune Out, Sleep), a simple but powerful check-in tool for parents who feel like they’re one scream away from snapping. We also dig into her Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) Method, a 5-step framework for helping kids feel safe experiencing big feelings, while building coping strategies that last a lifetime. You’ll hear real-life scripts to use instead of “You’re fine!” or “Calm down,” repair strategies for those inevitable moments when we lose our cool, and grounding tools that actually work when the house feels like chaos. Whether you’re desperate for ways to keep your calm in the heat of a tantrum or looking to raise emotionally resilient kids, this conversation will leave you feeling equipped, supported, and a little less alone. Because at the end of the day, you don’t have to be a perfect parent—you just have to be a present one who’s willing to feel, repair, and try again. More from Alyssa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seed.and.sew/ [https://www.instagram.com/seed.and.sew/] Website: https://www.seedandsew.org/about [https://www.seedandsew.org/about] Get her books here!: https://www.seedandsew.org/book [https://www.seedandsew.org/book]

Ep. 81 Traveling with Toddlers: The Chaos, the Fails & the Survival Hacks You'll Happy Cry Over

Ever traveled with little kids? Then you know...the matching outfits and dreamy Instagram moments are just one side of the story. Behind the scenes it’s snacks on the airport floor, meltdowns at security, and praying the iPad battery lasts just five more minutes. In this episode, we’re unpacking it all: the travel wins that made us feel like superheroes, the fails that still make us laugh/cry, and the hacks we swear by to survive long flights, hotels, and road trips with kids in tow. Plus, what it’s really like traveling without kids (mom guilt or embracing the space?). If you loved Ep. 26: Traveling with Kids [https://open.spotify.com/episode/32T9svYBq8i43lzLNIQ0A9?si=oBqNjZlOR1qF5ME76RdmYQ], consider this the sequel, a deeper dive into the chaos, comedy, and survival mode that comes with family adventures. Whether you’re gearing up for your first family trip or just need to feel less alone in the madness, consider this your boarding pass to unfiltered mom bestie travel talk. What We Cover: * In flight-essentials- what's in our kid's carry ons * Go to snacks to keep them happy & occupied (ones actually WITH nutrients) * Our wins vs. fails while traveling * expectations vs. reality of family vacations * how to divide and conquer as parents * trips without kids?! do we feel guilty or embrace the space? * how to best handle time change  * & more!! Links to Travel Faves: * Travel Baby Monitor HERE [https://amzn.to/4n0Hs0R] * Kids Melatonin Gummies HERE [https://amzn.to/4nrwgdt] * Portable Black Out Curtains HERE [https://amzn.to/462H8ZF] * Toddler Travel Car Seat HERE [https://amzn.to/3JY8TKc] * Lightweight Travel Stroller HERE [https://amzn.to/4ns1FfM] * Double Travel Stroller HERE [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AmBDfcxCmDh-45StDDMH73zedGvwlX55/view]

Ep. 80 The Hotline #8 How The Heck Are We Keeping our House Clean?! Anxiety & SSRI's and Parenting Far From Family

We’re back on the hotline answering your unfiltered, hilarious, and heart-squeezing questions and nothing’s off the table. From figuring out what the heck to wear when you’re pregnant and chasing a toddler, to moving past a tough birth, to making mom friends without feeling like the clingy new kid, this one hits every corner of motherhood. We’re talking: • How to get out of the mom guilt spiral (yes, even if you’re still nursing to sleep) • Keeping a house semi-clean with a baby who thinks laundry baskets are jungle gyms • Room-sharing at 9 months, sweet bonding or bad habit? • Navigating anxiety as a mom and thoughts on SSRIs • Surviving motherhood far from family And a whole lot more that made us want to high-five, hug, and hand you a coffee. Whether you’re in the newborn haze, wrangling a wild toddler, or bracing for the next big chapter, this episode is proof you’re not in it alone. Keep writing in, we’re in this with you 💕