Room for More

Summer Bucket Lists & Our Summer Plans

The girls share their summer bucket lists, favorite summer traditions, dream cozy summer plans, and the simple moments they’re hoping to soak up this season. From “90s butter mom summers” and pool day dreams to zoo trips, girls nights, slow mornings, motherhood, and making childhood magical for their kids... this episode feels like sitting on the porch with sisters catching up after a long week. The conversation also touches on different seasons of motherhood, balancing work and family life, stepping away from busy schedules, and creating intentional memories during the summer months. Whether you’re building your own summer bucket list, looking for cozy summer inspiration, or simply wanting a comforting and funny podcast episode to listen to while cleaning, driving, or folding laundry... this episode is for you. WEEKLY FAVS: Noel's Caffeinated Hot Chocolate [https://drinksteamy.com/?platform=grin&link_id=2095063&token=hNR26PPjJMRDdXXLEf1D46SSrTJigGkM&contact_id=187804d1-a9f2-4815-af9d-40245de591f0&attribution_window=30] Felicity's Hot Mom Summer Pool [https://www.samsclub.com/ip/members-mark-oversize-inflatable-sofa-pool/18092716623] Faith's Toddler Water Table [https://amzn.to/4dV7OPM]

Addressing the Gaps in Women's Hormone Health ft. Dr. Michael Skoch

In this episode of Room for More, we sit down with longtime family physician Dr. Mike Skoch for an honest conversation about women’s hormones, fertility, PMDD, miscarriage, progesterone deficiency, mental health, and the gaps so many women experience in healthcare. Find Dr. Skoch @michaelskochmd on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/michaelskochmd/]& https://www.instagram.com/michaelskochmd/Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/michaelskochmd]or on his website. [https://www.michaelskochmd.com/]Grab his book HERE. [https://a.co/d/0j4h2f65] RESOURCES MENTIONED * MyCatholicDoctor [https://mycatholicdoctor.com/provider-list/providers-in-your-state/] * Saint Paul VI Institute [https://saintpaulvi.com/national-center-for-womens-health/] * Catholic Medical Association Physician Search [https://www.cathmed.org/catholic-physicians-search/] * Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) [https://womenshealth.gov/menstrual-cycle/premenstrual-syndrome/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd] * Estrogen, Stress & Depression [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9673602/] * Do Antihistamines Reduce Breast Milk Supply? [https://milky-mama.com/blogs/milk-supply-guide/do-antihistamines-reduce-breast-milk-supply] * Clinical Recommendations for Managing Menstrual Migraine - Association of Migraine Disorders [https://www.migrainedisorders.org/clinical-recommendations-for-managing-menstrual-migraine/] * Progesterone: Natural Function, Levels & Side Effects [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24562-progesterone] * Hormone-Balancing Foods [https://www.eatingwell.com/article/7805452/hormone-balancing-foods-how-diet-can-help/] * Postpartum Diet Plan [https://www.healthline.com/health/postpartum-diet] * Dietary Supplements in Pregnancy & Postpartum (GAPSS) [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12837629/] * Emotional Regulation: 5 Evidence-Based Techniques [https://positivepsychology.com/emotion-regulation/] * Happiness Is a Choice [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=happiness+is+a+choice&adgrpid=1333708171205539&hvadid=83356999541325&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=90781&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83357110891749%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=15521_13519217&mcid=1e1a4cfd483d3dfea0da57b2d2e67ac0&msclkid=8d6e5b0e9ba9131a1e0532f9e035a2e1&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_g8l3wd66p_e] * Mother Love — The Confraternity of Christian Mothers [https://www.christianmothers.org/mother-love]

Hormones, Anxiety & The Stuff No One Tells Women

In this episode of Room for More, we’re diving into a conversation we wish women had more often: hormones. From painful periods, low progesterone, acne, anxiety and postpartum hormone crashes to perimenopause and the mental load women carry, we’re sharing our personal experiences across generations and talking about why women’s health deserves so much more attention. We discuss advocating for yourself, getting to root causes instead of masking symptoms, the connection between hormones and mental health, and what we wish we had known sooner about caring for our bodies in every season. This is an honest, vulnerable conversation about womanhood, healing, and the things too many of us have been told are “just normal.” If you’ve ever wondered whether your stress, anxiety, painful cycles, or postpartum struggles might be connected to hormones, this conversation is for you. In this episode we cover: * Painful periods, PMS & hormone imbalances * Low progesterone, cortisol & anxiety * Postpartum hormones and breastfeeding shifts * Perimenopause symptoms and women’s health advocacy * Why root-cause approaches matter * The mental load of motherhood and hormonal health FAVORITE THINGS: Noel's nixit PMS Support Gummies [https://amzn.to/41K1Ryn]& Menstrual Disc [https://amzn.to/4sUJlyl] Patricia's Gluten Free Chocolate Muffin/Cake Mix [https://amzn.to/41K1Ryn] Felicity's Brazilian Lemonade [https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/54083/brazilian-lemonade/]

*UNFILTERED* Pregnancy & Birth Stories

This episode features a candid discussion on pregnancy, birth stories, and the importance of hormonal health. Learn about managing pregnancy challenges, the significance of progesterone, and real birth stories that offer insight and encouragement. In this heartfelt episode, three women share their personal birth stories, including experiences with C-sections, labor, and postpartum challenges. They discuss medical procedures, emotional moments, and lessons learned, offering valuable insights for expectant mothers and families. FAVORITE THINGS: Faith's scalloped bookshelf [https://amzn.to/4sIN42L] Faith's Easter is Coming Book [https://amzn.to/4sDwukN] Felicity's song Flowers by Samantha Ebert [https://open.spotify.com/track/0BEwBflam3FG1sjoVDrCuN?si=f3fac5fec9d6413c] Noel's cream cheese cold foam is from Hardy Coffee Co. for Omaha locals Key Topics Pregnancy journeys and challenges The importance of progesterone levels Birth stories and labor experiences C-section experiences and recovery Labor progression and pain management Postpartum emotional and physical challenges

Bachelorette Drama, AI Panic & Sleep Training

This week’s episode is a little chaotic… but honestly, so is life right now. We’re diving into everything from The Bachelorette drama and reality TV controversies to our very real thoughts on AI, motherhood, and sleep training. We talk about the headlines surrounding The Secret Life of Mormon Wives star and the upcoming Bachelorette season, and what it means when real life starts to feel like entertainment. Then we shift into a conversation about AI... how we’re using it, what freaks us out about it, and whether it’s actually helping or hurting us. And of course, we get into a very honest, unfiltered mom conversation: do we sleep train or not? We’re sharing our personal experiences, what’s worked (and what hasn’t), and how to navigate all the noise and opinions online as a mom. This episode is part pop culture recap, part deep dive, and part sister chat...and we’re bringing you along for all of it. Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of domestic violence.