How to Have a 'Perfect' Birth: A Real Life Example From My Friend Sophia (S3 PHYSICAL XFORMATION/EP 18)

I Read the Best and Worst Toddler Books So You Don't Have To, and Why Children's Books on Gender Fluidity Promote Predators

We have a long summer ahead of us. And just like winter, a lot of us are going to find respite in the library to entertain our kids and borrow some books. The problem is, so many toddler books are repetitive, unoriginal, and boring for both the kids and us to read. We borrowed 130 books in the last 9 months and I'll tell you which ones were the best and worst so you don't need to waste your time. These are my opinions alone, no sponsorship is involved, and my purpose is not to defame but provide an honest criticism.  FOLLOW ON IG: @imamompodcast  Please share this podcast with friends/moms to be/moms who may feel lonely on this journey :)

Real Skincare for Tired Moms: Anti-aging Secrets Without Botox from Top Dermatologist Dr Gina Caputo (S3 PHYSICAL XFORMATION / EP 22)

**The advice and information shared on this episode should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your own medical providers for medical advice** Top Dermatologist, Dr Gina Caputo DO shares with us TRULY simple, doable skincare routines UNDER 3 STEPS for moms who are trying to get their sparkle back. We talk about skin, anti-aging, hair loss, Tik Tok trends that are outright ridiculous, and how to approach beauty in a healthy way as we age and change.  We go in depth on this episode and name actual product names. Yes.  Secrets are literally handed out in this podcast! See Dr Gina Caputo's product recommendation list and discount codes are below and these are also the products she actually uses:  1. Cleanser: La Roche Posay oil cleanser or Dove cleanser/soap 2. Non-retinol/Retinol products for anti-aging: Dermabotanica overnight repair serum (HA), Nimi’s Hyaluronic acid Hydration serum, Altreno (prescription), and Nimi retinol renewal serum. Jenny is currently using Dr Youn's peptide + bakuchiol moisturizer. Use Dermabotanica CODE: DRGINA30  Nimi CODE: GINA15 3. Sunscreen - tinted: Tizo, La Roche Posay melted milk (chemical), Elta MD, IT cosmetics your skin but better, Eucerin sensitive skin tinted spf Sunscreen - heavy duty: Solbar shield, Blue Lizard [OPTIONAL]  4. Glycolic acid wash by Dermabotanica (intermittently). Use Dermabotanica CODE: DRGINA30 5. Azelaic acid prescription or OTC version by Inkey list 6. Nimi skincare sunshine tallow cream for light barrier repair 7. Probiotic by Seed with CODE: CAPUTO20 FOLLOW ON IG: @imamompodcast  Please share this podcast with friends/moms to be/moms who may feel lonely on this journey :)

Mommy Pouch, Stretch Marks, Peeing our Pants, Bigger Feet: Part 2 of the Hilarious Unfiltered Conversation with my Friend Sarah about Physical Change After Babies (PART 2 S3 PHYSICAL XFORMATION / EP 21)

PART 2:  We left no stone unturned in this hilarious conversation about everything that changed in our bodies from head to toe after having our first, second, and her third babies! I have never heard such a comprehensive, raw conversation about this topic on any podcast and I'm proud of us that we were not embarrassed and went the whole way.  Thank you Sarah for filling the perfect podcast guest criteria for my podcast and being unashamed, truthful, wise, and also - super funny. Love you! *Please note that no medical advice or information is being provided in this episode (or any other episode on this podcast). These are our opinions and experiences only. Please consult your own medical provider(s) on any such health-related topics* FOLLOW ON IG: @imamompodcast  Please share this podcast with friends/moms to be/moms who may feel lonely on this journey :)

Saggy Boobs, Hair Loss, Shifting Teeth, Dull Skin: A Hilarious Unfiltered Conversation with my Friend Sarah about Physical Change After Babies (PART 1, S3 PHYSICAL XFORMATION / EP 20)

PART 1:  We left no stone unturned in this hilarious conversation about everything that changed in our bodies from head to toe after having our first, second, and her third babies! I have never heard such a comprehensive, raw conversation about this topic on any podcast and I'm proud of us that we were not embarrassed and went the whole way.  Thank you Sarah for filling the perfect podcast guest criteria for my podcast and being unashamed, truthful, wise, and also - super funny. Love you! *Please note that no medical advice or information is being provided in this episode (or any other episode on this podcast). These are our opinions and experiences only. Please consult your own medical provider(s) on any such health-related topics* FOLLOW ON IG: @imamompodcast  Please share this podcast with friends/moms to be/moms who may feel lonely on this journey :)

Motherhood Is Not Your Entire Purpose: How to Find Purpose, Missions, Dreams & Grit with my Role Model and Mentor Lynette Lewis (EP 19)

Other than being a public figure, TedX Raleigh speaker, motivational speaker on purpose (and teacher), entrepreneur, podcast host, mom of 2 twin teens, stepmother of 4 adult children, and grandmother of 5 - Lynette Lewis is a dear friend, role model, and mentor of mine. I've had the absolute honor of knowing her and learning from her life story - which is incredibly rich.  She is also the purpose guru. She has studied the concept of Purpose for decades. Her course discussed in this podcast is here:  https://www.mywhylife.com/ Her website is: https://lynettelewis.com/ Her podcast is called What Are You Thinking? and can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-are-you-thinking/id1732537262 You can also follow her on Instagram @lynettelewis  Thank you so much for being my guest, and sharing your encouragement and wisdom with all of us. Love you so much! FOLLOW ON IG: @imamompodcast  Please share this podcast with friends/moms to be/moms who may feel lonely on this journey :)