Did We Just Become Milfs?

Merry MILFmas to our favorite milfies & your families. It's our first holiday season together so we wanted to make it extra special. Today we are kicking off our 10 Day Giveaway to give back to all of our listeners! You'll get to hear (or see if you're on Youtube!) all of the goodies we are gifting so head to our IG @didwejustbecomemilfs for all of the details to enter.  We are only days away from the holidays so let's buckle up & try not to lose our minds over all of the travel plans, family dynamics, gift wrap, skipped naps, & everything else this time of year can bring. We hope this episode feels like a warm hug heading into the holidays- we chat all things managing expectations, setting boundaries with family, creating memories over perfect moments, & how less is truly just way more.  Key Takeaways: * Setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining sanity during family gatherings. * Creating memories with kids is more important than holiday perfection! * Overstimulation can affect both moms and kids, especially during busy times. * It's okay to prioritize your family's needs over extended family expectations. * Less is often more when it comes to holiday plans. * Navigating family dynamics requires clear communication and boundaries. * It's okay to skip certain traditions if they don't fit your family. * Every holiday season will be different, embrace the changes. * Social media often portrays a perfect image that doesn't reflect reality. * Holidays can bring up feelings of grief and anxiety for many. * Sharing responsibilities with your partner during the holidays. Show Notes: 00:00 Welcome to Mom Therapy 06:39 Holiday Giveaways and Joy 07:21 Overstimulation and Family Dynamics 15:10 Navigating the Holidays with Kids 23:02 Setting Boundaries and Expectations 28:14 Navigating Family Dynamics During the Holidays 30:04 The Reality Behind Picture-Perfect Moments 32:06 Managing Holiday Expectations and Grief 33:53 Creating Memorable Holiday Experiences 37:48 Elf on the Shelf: A New Tradition? 41:06 Simplifying Holiday Gift Giving 45:48 Maintaining Calm Amidst Holiday Chaos FOLLOW US FOR MORE MOM FUN! IG: DWJBM [https://www.instagram.com/didwejustbecomemilfs?igsh=ZWI2YzEzYmMxYg==] Tayla Burke [https://www.instagram.com/taylaburke?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==] Tori Dietz [https://www.instagram.com/torrsim?igsh=ZWI2YzEzYmMxYg==] Tiktok: Tayla Burke [https://www.tiktok.com/@tayla_burke?_t=8k4cNUxpgUc&_r=1] Tori Dietz [https://www.tiktok.com/@toridietz?_t=8k4cNdJrh8c&_r=1] ***Gentle reminder that many of the conversations we have stem from personal experience. We always recommend running everything past your trusted professional team of caregivers. We also strive to be a place of support for all women and their unique circumstances by highlighting the inspiring stories of other women & professionals in their field of work. We love you! xx Tayla & Tori

In this week's ep, we dive deep into the often-overlooked journey of rediscovering your identity outside of motherhood. Every mother experiences this shift, and it can leave many feeling lost and disconnected from who we were before kids. We talk about the importance of self-reflection, exploring questions to help you uncover what you love, what you miss, and what you're ready to leave behind. We chat about practical ways for reconnecting with yourself and embracing your passions once again. So if you take anything away from this episode, we hope it is to encourage you to take a moment for yourself today—because no matter how much we adore our kids, motherhood doesn’t have to be the only thing that defines you. FOLLOW US FOR MORE MOM FUN! IG: DWJBM [https://www.instagram.com/didwejustbecomemilfs?igsh=ZWI2YzEzYmMxYg==] Tayla Burke [https://www.instagram.com/taylaburke?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==] Tori Dietz [https://www.instagram.com/torrsim?igsh=ZWI2YzEzYmMxYg==] Tiktok: Tayla Burke [https://www.tiktok.com/@tayla_burke?_t=8k4cNUxpgUc&_r=1] Tori Dietz [https://www.tiktok.com/@toridietz?_t=8k4cNdJrh8c&_r=1] ***Gentle reminder that many of the conversations we have stem from personal experience. We always recommend running everything past your trusted professional team of caregivers. We also strive to be a place of support for all women and their unique circumstances by highlighting the inspiring stories of other women & professionals in their field of work. We love you! xx Tayla & Tori

The holiday season is officially here, and if you're anything like us, you know how quickly it can all get crazy. Between managing traditions, holiday shopping, and making magical memories for the family, it can feel like a lot. So, we’ve got your back in this episode of DWJBM with the ultimate “Mom-Approved Holiday Gift & Tradition Guide.” Trust us, it’s a good one! First things first, it’s a BIG moment for Tori—it's her first full day away from Charlotte in SIX MONTHS (yes, you read that right, SIX months)! We’re chatting about how sometimes we don’t even realize how tough certain seasons are until we’re on the other side, and how this little break is giving her some much-needed space to breathe. We cover all of our favorite toddler holiday gifts. After a few years of Christmases and birthdays with our little ones, we’ve learned that less really can be more—and intentional gifts? Always a win. We’re sharing our top picks and tips for finding those perfect presents that won’t overwhelm anyone (including you!). Plus, traditions! The holidays are all about making memories, so we’re talking about how we plan to create new, special moments with our families this year. Whether it’s tweaking old traditions or starting fresh ones, we’ve got some fun ideas for how to make this season feel extra meaningful for the kids. *As promised here is the 'Mommy Needs a Minute' playlist for when you need a moment to yourself to take a breath & reset : listen here [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5oOL6bNqXWFvhELYppF149?si=cda0f711560740cb] FOLLOW US FOR MORE MOM FUN! IG: DWJBM [https://www.instagram.com/didwejustbecomemilfs?igsh=ZWI2YzEzYmMxYg==] Tayla Burke [https://www.instagram.com/taylaburke?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==] Tori Dietz [https://www.instagram.com/torrsim?igsh=ZWI2YzEzYmMxYg==] Tiktok: Tayla Burke [https://www.tiktok.com/@tayla_burke?_t=8k4cNUxpgUc&_r=1] Tori Dietz [https://www.tiktok.com/@toridietz?_t=8k4cNdJrh8c&_r=1] ***Gentle reminder that many of the conversations we have stem from personal experience. We always recommend running everything past your trusted professional team of caregivers. We also strive to be a place of support for all women and their unique circumstances by highlighting the inspiring stories of other women & professionals in their field of work. We love you! xx Tayla & Tori

This week we dive into the bittersweet reality of parenting milestones. As any parent in the universe, we spend so much time looking forward to our kids' big moments—first words, crawling, wobbly first steps, potty training, and more—when they finally arrive, it can be a mix of excitement and some unexpected sadness- WHAT?! Let us explain….once they walk, they’ll never be a crawling baby again, and once they’re potty trained, that adorable puffy diaper butt is gone for good & you’ll find yourself somehow missing it.  If you’ve ever been frustrated by the unsolicited negative “just waits” that get thrown your way in parenthood, this episode is for you. We talk about our favorite milestones, the ones that completely took us by surprise, and the heartstrings-tugging moments like that first morning dropping our kids off at school that make us wish we could just FREEZE TIME. Parenting isn’t always sunshine and rainbows, (sometimes it’s diaper blowouts and major sleep regressions) but when you see your kids reach big milestones knowing you played a big role in them getting there, it reminds us all what a privilege it is to be living this precious life with our kids!!!  So, if you’re currently parenting with your head barely above water….just wait - it only gets better from here! FOLLOW US FOR MORE MOM FUN! IG: DWJBM [https://www.instagram.com/didwejustbecomemilfs?igsh=ZWI2YzEzYmMxYg==] Tayla Burke [https://www.instagram.com/taylaburke?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==] Tori Dietz [https://www.instagram.com/torrsim?igsh=ZWI2YzEzYmMxYg==] Tiktok: Tayla Burke [https://www.tiktok.com/@tayla_burke?_t=8k4cNUxpgUc&_r=1] Tori Dietz [https://www.tiktok.com/@toridietz?_t=8k4cNdJrh8c&_r=1] ***Gentle reminder that many of the conversations we have stem from personal experience. We always recommend running everything past your trusted professional team of caregivers. We also strive to be a place of support for all women and their unique circumstances by highlighting the inspiring stories of other women & professionals in their field of work. We love you! xx Tayla & Tori

Last week the world (& social media) felt really heavy, so this week we want to counteract all of that and bring you a "warm hug" of an episode!!! We're pretty sure we've all experienced our fair share of trolls whether it's a glare out in public, a judgmental comment on an airplane when your child is being a little too loud, or maybe an unsolicited cruel message on IG from an absolute stranger (the thought haunts us)?! So today we have compiled your stories to prove there are still absolute saints of strangers that will come to a parent's rescue in a time of need and save the day. These are the stories that will forever stick with us no matter how big or small the act was.  FOLLOW US FOR MORE MOM FUN! IG: DWJBM [https://www.instagram.com/didwejustbecomemilfs?igsh=ZWI2YzEzYmMxYg==] Tayla Burke [https://www.instagram.com/taylaburke?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==] Tori Dietz [https://www.instagram.com/torrsim?igsh=ZWI2YzEzYmMxYg==] Tiktok: Tayla Burke [https://www.tiktok.com/@tayla_burke?_t=8k4cNUxpgUc&_r=1] Tori Dietz [https://www.tiktok.com/@toridietz?_t=8k4cNdJrh8c&_r=1] ***Gentle reminder that many of the conversations we have stem from personal experience. We always recommend running everything past your trusted professional team of caregivers. We also strive to be a place of support for all women and their unique circumstances by highlighting the inspiring stories of other women & professionals in their field of work. We love you! xx Tayla & Tori