35: Overcoming a Traumatic Birth Experience ft. Marie

36: Technology Detox + Season 3 Finale ft. Paula

This week I’m sharing my conversation with my friend Paula and wrapping up season three! Paula is no stranger to the podcast and I’m glad to have her back to dive into today’s topic, technology use. In our conversation, we talk about technology boundaries, changes we have noticed in our children, and what we’re continuing to work on in this area. I hope you enjoy it! Check out previous episodes with Paula: Paula on Learning and Growing Through Motherhood [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/FXmtFNOuzDb] Season Two Finale - Q&A w/Me! [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/46SH3BIuzDb] Check out this episode of 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms: Kids & Screentime: What does the research say? [https://3in30podcast.com/309-kids-and-screentime/] ------ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@alaborforlove⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/alaborforlove/]   Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alaborforlove.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://alaborforlove.com/]

35: Overcoming a Traumatic Birth Experience ft. Marie

This week I’m sharing my conversation with my cousin, Marie. Marie is a wife and mom of two gorgeous girls, but her journey to motherhood has not been easy. During her first birthing experience, Marie suffered severe complications that were nearly fatal. Today she is sharing part of her story in hopes of encouraging other moms to listen to their bodies and speak up for themselves when something doesn’t feel right. If you are pregnant or have experienced birthing trauma, please take care while listening and know that you are not alone. I hope you enjoy our conversation.  Check out this guide for Black mothers and pregnant people: Protecting Your Birth: A Guide For Black Mothers [⁠https://www.nytimes.com/article/black-mothers-birth.html⁠] ------ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@alaborforlove⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/alaborforlove/]   Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alaborforlove.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://alaborforlove.com/]

34: Preparing for the Next Phase of Motherhood ft. Gwen

In this episode, I’m sharing my conversation with Gwen. She is a wife, mom, mental health advocate and founder of the nonprofit, Sunday Crafternoon with Gwen, which supports other nonprofits in the local community. In our conversation, Gwen and I talk about parenting a senior in high school, readying her son for college and how she is preparing herself for this next phase of motherhood. I appreciate being able to talk with someone who is further along in this motherhood journey than I am. I hope you enjoy our conversation! ------ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@alaborforlove⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/alaborforlove/]   Blog: ⁠⁠⁠www.alaborforlove.com⁠⁠⁠ [https://alaborforlove.com/]

33: How Do You Do It All? ft. Amber

In today’s episode I’m sharing my conversation with Amber. Amber is a wife, mom, accountant, podcaster and community volunteer. She does it all! In our conversation, I talk to Amber about what drives her to do all that she does and how she fits it all into her life and schedule. I love how transparent Amber is throughout our conversation and the words of encouragement she offers you, the listeners.  Check out Amber's podcasts: On Your Own Terms Podcast with Amber Cherie | Instagram: @oyotpodcast The Innercircle Podcast ------ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@alaborforlove⁠⁠⁠   Blog: ⁠⁠⁠www.alaborforlove.com⁠⁠⁠

32: Raising Kids on Camera ft. Gabrielle

In this episode I’m sharing my conversation with my friend, Gabrielle. Gabrielle is a wife, mom, content creator and entrepreneur. She and her family share their lives with hundreds of thousands of people through their YouTube channel, GabeBabeTV. In our conversation we talk about raising kids in front of the camera, the boundaries they have established as a family, self-care and having a strong support system. I hope you enjoy it! Learn more about Gabrielle and her family:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GabeBabeTV [https://www.youtube.com/@GabeBabeTV] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabeflowers [https://www.instagram.com/gabeflowers] ------ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@alaborforlove⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/alaborforlove/]   Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alaborforlove.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://alaborforlove.com/]