Call Your Mom Friends

Episode 36: How to Travel with Kids and Still Come Home Happy

A mom of a new baby called in asking if summer travel is even worth it. I knew exactly who to call. You don't have to put your dreams on hold just because you have kids. Jacquelyn Hunt- mom of five and the original Traveling Family Circus- is here to prove it. We're talking carry-on only with a family of seven, TSA secrets every mom needs to know, baby gear rentals, park nannies, family boundaries, and why your expectations might be the thing wrecking your vacation. Jacquelyn's Resources: Traveling Family Circus [https://www.instagram.com/traveling_family_circus_/] instagram link Travel Tip Freebies [https://www.happylittletraveler.co/freebies] In Depth Guides [https://www.happylittletraveler.co/guides] Traveling Family Circus Podcast [https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast]

Episode 35: It's Not Me, It's My Hormones

We've been saying "it's probably just my hormones" for years- and then doing absolutely nothing about it. Today that changes. I'm sitting down with Cheyenna Kopacz, family nurse practitioner and hormone replacement therapy specialist, and we are getting into ALL of it. The 2002 study that made an entire generation terrified of hormones (and why they quietly walked it down). Why brain fog, insomnia, and low libido are not just part of being human. The 80% reduction in Alzheimer's risk tied to estradiol. What your thyroid has to do with your fertility. And why you are absolutely allowed-actually, encouraged- to interview your provider. We also dive into tampons. You'll want to hear about that. If you'e ever walked out of an appointment feeling dismissed, unheard, or like you still don't have answers-this one's for you. Find Cheyenna at @at_your_doorstep_medical [https://www.instagram.com/at_your_doorstep_medical/reels/] on Instagram, Tiktok at_your_doorstep_medical, and you can visit her webiste for a free intro call. At Your Doorstep Medical [https://atyourdoorstepmedical.com/] This episode is sponsored by Bump to Boob [https://www.bumptobabyaz.com/infant-feeding-classes-phoenix]- Amey's of Azbreastfedbabies [https://www.instagram.com/az.breastfedbabies/] prenatal breastfeeding class desgined to help you prepare before baby arrives.

Episode 34: Why Moms Are The Last To Ask For Help

Moms are the least likely demographic to ask for help. The people holding it all together for everyone else are the last ones to raise their hand. In this solo episode, Charity gets honest about why that happens, what societal conditioning has to do with it, and how social media sits right in the middle of making it better...and worse. She talks about postpatrtum anxiety stats, maternal mental health, the power of safe communities, and why shame has never made anyone a better mother. This is for the mom who says "I'm fine" before the question is ever finished. Support Resources: Circle [https://www.nami.org/new-parents/mental-health-for-new-parents/] @azbreastfedbabies [https://www.azbreastfedbabies.com/find-support] Mental Health Support [https://www.nami.org/new-parents/mental-health-for-new-parents/]

Episode 32: What No One Tells You About Birth (But Your Doula Should)

If you've ever felt like birth didn't go the way you planned, or like you've been left carrying something heavy after, this is for you. Charity sits down with Patricia, a birth doula with 15 years of experience and over 1,100 births, to pull back the curtain on what actually happens in the birth room. They get into the myths that social media won't stop spreading, what COVID permanently changed about hospital births, whay talking about the scary stuff is actually what protects you, and the one thing Patricia tells every single mom needs, but won't ask for. Fair warning: this conversation gets real. Resources: Modern Mama- a doula agency that offers birth support, postpartum care, childbirth education, and an upcoming induction prep course. https://www.modernmamadoula.com [https://www.modernmamadoula.com] Cocoon to Bloom- In-person bodywork sessions, multi-day intensives for babies, moms, and adults. Supporting the nervous system so your body can feel safer, move more freely, and function with less effort. https://cocoontobloom.com [https://cocoontobloom.com] Azbreastfedbabies- Amey, the woman who launched two careers, and a support anchor in our community. https://www.azbreastfedbabies.com [https://www.azbreastfedbabies.com]

Episode 31: Why Your Baby Might Be Fussy (It's Not What You Think)

In this episode of Call Your Mom Friends, Charity sits down with CFT practitioner Joanna Cox to talk about something most parents are not often told about: The Nervous System. From birth stories to fussy babies, latch issues, sleep struggles, and emotional overwhelm, this conversation connects the dots between what's happening in your baby's body and what may be happening in yours, too. We talk about: -why babies hold tension and how it can show up -the connection between mom and baby's nervous systems -why sometimes it is not actually the baby who needs the most support -how bodywork can impact feeding, sleep, and behavior -why this work matters during pregnancy, not just after birth This episode is honest, real, and might completely change the way you think about your baby's needs. *]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:910c429f-b4ce-4a82-b65a-38e94b7eb619-7" data-testid= "conversation-turn-16" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> Some cliff notes: Craniosacral Facial Therapy (CFT), taught by Barry Gillespie, is gentle whole-body approach that works through the mouth, face, sacrum, occiput, and fascia to both open the cranial system and create changes throughout the entire body. It intentionally integrates the cranial and fascial systems together, rather than treating them separately, which can lead to more structural and functional shifts. Craniosacral Therapy (CST), developed by John Upledger, also works with the cranial system but tends to be even lighter and more focused on the nervous system and fluid rhythms. I've done some CST too, but I resonate more with CFT because it combines cranial opening with that full-body fascial approach. This episode is brought to you by Cocoon to Bloom. We offer in-person bodywork sessions and multi-day intensives for babies, children, and adults to support the nervous system and help the body function with more ease. Learn more at cocoontobloom.com