Trauma Bonded Besties

Episode 16: Sister Chat-Alex’s Birth Story

Welcome back, besties! On today’s episode, Char is joined by a very special guest, her older sister Alex, as she shares her personal birth story with us. From pregnancy and labor to delivery and postpartum, we dive into the highs, lows, unexpected moments, and everything in between. Every birth experience is unique, and we’re so honored to hear Alex’s journey and the lessons she learned along the way. Whether you’re expecting, navigating postpartum, or simply love hearing real and raw motherhood stories, this episode is full of honesty, emotion, and connection 🤍

Episode 15: Sleeping Tips for Newborns

Welcome back, besties! On today’s episode, we’re diving into newborn sleep tips—but of course, in our usual fashion, we start with some life updates before getting into it. Newborn sleep is a whole different world, and it can feel overwhelming in those early days. We’re here to remind you that it does get better. In this episode, we share tips, insights, and a little reassurance to help you navigate this phase and feel more confident about what’s ahead. Whether you’re in the thick of sleepless nights or just preparing for what’s to come, this one’s for you.

Episode 14: You’re Doing Better Than Social Media Tells You

Welcome Back Besties! You aren't the problem, social media is. We’ve all been there—scrolling through social media and suddenly feeling like everyone else has parenting figured out. In this episode, we’re talking about how social media can mess with your head as a new parent, from comparison to information overload. We share our own experiences, what helped us step back, and how to focus on what actually matters in this season of life.

Episode 13: Life as a Stay at Home Mom

Welcome back, besties! 💛 In this week’s episode, we’re diving into what life really looks like as a stay-at-home mom. We chat about the daily routines, the invisible labor, the guilt (hi, productivity pressure), the financial sacrifice, and the constant balancing act of being “on” 24/7. But we’re also celebrating the privilege, the tiny milestones, the midday cuddles, and the deep bond that comes from being home with your little ones. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, considering it, or just curious what it’s actually like behind the Instagram highlight reels, this episode will leave you feeling seen, validated, and a little less alone. 💕

Episode 12: Bottle Washing and Mental Health Update

Welcome back besties! On this weeks episode Char is giving us an update on her mental health journey and diving into nervous system dysregulation. Our main educational topic is bottle washing—so if you want to skip ahead, fast forward to around the 38-minute mark where we finally get into it! Bottle washing might sound simple, but with so many products out there (and a lot of misleading info), it can get confusing fast. We’re here to guide you down the right bottle-washing path and help you feel confident in what you’re using for your little one.