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Mama Making Podcast
The Mama Making Podcast is a space for moms making impact - in their communities, in their work, and in the everyday spaces that shape the world.Hosted by Jessica Lamb, this show features honest conversations with women building, leading, creating, and mothering in ways that ripple outward. Each week brings a mix of solo reflections, expert interviews, and real stories from moms navigating growth in every season — from pregnancy and postpartum to leadership, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and…
Episodes
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Ashley Wall | The Publishing House Built on Purpose: Equity, Adventure, and Books for Every Child
What does it take to build a children's publishing house rooted in imagination, equity, and purpose — while raising two kids and learning the industry from…
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Erica Bunton | The App Every Pregnant Woman Needs: Nutrition, Food Safety, and Making Healthy Eating Simple
What if you could scan any food in any grocery store and instantly know whether it's safe for where you are in your pregnancy? In this episode, Jessica sits…
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Amanda Kingsley Malo | Democracy is For You: How PoliticsNow is Getting More Women to Run — and Win
What if the most powerful thing a mom can do is understand that politics and motherhood are not separate? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Amanda…
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LIVE RECAP: Maternal Mental Health Demystified: Breaking the Silence, Building the Village
What happens when a therapist, a doula agency founder, and a community of perinatal providers decide that maternal mental health has been silent long enough?…
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Beth Mazza & Victoria Sivrais | Entrepreneur Like a Mother: Nine Kids, Two Exits, and the Roadmap They Wish They'd Had
What if you didn't have to choose between being a great mom and building a great business? Beth Mazza and Victoria Sivrais — co-founders of Female Mavericks…
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Renata Heringer | Grief, Immigration, and Açaí: The Story of Starting Over and Building Something Beautiful
What do you do when you lose your entire immediate family four months after giving birth, in a country that isn't your home, with no roadmap for what comes…
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Bronwyn Barry | Functional Fitness for Real Life: How to Stop Chasing Fads and Start Moving for the Life You Actually Have
What if the reason your fitness plan isn't working isn't your discipline — it's the plan? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Bronwyn Barry, founder of BU…
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Julie Jancius | The Angel Medium: Trusting Your Intuition, Following Divine Signs, and Building a Life You Love
What if the voice you've been ignoring is the most important one you have?In this episode, Jessica sits down with Julie Jancius — known as the Angel Medium…
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Thomai Roi | Arguably Feral: Three Burnouts, a Divorce, and Finally Building the Life She Actually Wanted
What happens when you do everything right — and still feel like a stranger in your own life? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Thomai Roi, former…
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Ushta Canteenwalla | What Your Genes Are Trying to Tell You: A Genetic Counselor's Guide to Pregnancy, IVF, and Reproductive Health
Most of us walk into our first OB appointment with an arm out for blood work — and no idea what we're actually being tested for. In this episode, Jessica sits…
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Paulina Roe | The Mami Collective: Building a Community Where Ambitious Moms Don't Have to Choose
What if being a little "selfish" actually made you a better mom? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Paulina Roe — Chicago radio personality, podcast host…
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Maria Ahmad | Borders, Babies, & Building Bridges: A Humanitarian's Guide to Migration, Motherhood, and Global Sisterhood
What does it mean to raise globally conscious children in a world full of noise, misinformation, and borders — both literal and cultural? In this episode…
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Jenny Tucker | The Centerline Community: Matrescence, Community, and Finding Your People in Motherhood
WELCOME TO SEASON 5: Moms Making Impact 🎉What if the hardest parts of postpartum aren't a sign that something is wrong with you — but a sign that something is…
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Alexandra Swayne | From Layoff to Launch: How One Mom Built Three Businesses While Raising Two Kids Under Three
What do you do when you get laid off while pregnant, have a toddler at home, and just bought a house? If you're Alexandra Swayne, you start a marketing…
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Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers | Shameless Parenting: Breaking the Cycle of Sexual Shame and Raising Kids Who Know Their Worth
What would it mean to raise a child who never learns to be ashamed of their body? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers — licensed…
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Emily Encinosa | The Maternity Ecosystem: Home Birth, Midwifery Care, and the Future of Community-Based Birth
What if birth wasn't something to be afraid of — but something to be prepared for? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Emily Encinosa, certified…
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Jessica Lamb | Survival Mode, Season Five, and What's Coming Next for the Mama Making Podcast
Sometimes life just doesn't ask permission. In this solo episode, Jessica gets real about the last two weeks — a broken arm, a late-night ER visit with her…
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Terry Tateossian | From Burnout to Vitality: How One Mom Lost 80 Pounds, Survived Perimenopause, and Reclaimed Her Health
What does it look like when a business-owning mom hits rock bottom — physically, emotionally, and hormonally — and finds her way back? In this episode, Jessica…
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Dr. Kim Van Dusen | Parenting Through Play: Building Better Behavior and Deeper Connection with Your Kids
What if the key to less defiance, fewer tantrums, and a deeper connection with your kids wasn't another parenting strategy — but play? In this episode, Jessica…
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Mariela De Santiago | The Second Baby Playbook: Postpartum Recovery, Sibling Prep, and Everything We Wish We Knew
Second pregnancies are supposed to be easier, right? Not always. In this episode, Jessica sits down with returning guest Mariela De Santiago for a candid…
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Angele Close | Unburdening Motherhood: Matrescence, IFS, and Healing from the Inside Out
What if the hardest parts of motherhood weren't signs that you're failing — but invitations to finally understand yourself? In this episode, Jessica sits down…
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Jessica Lamb | I Never Meant To Start A Business: The Real Behind the Scenes of Building a Business in Motherhood
Sometimes the universe pushes you before you're ready. In this solo episode, Jessica gets honest about her business ownership journey — from a career she loved…
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Mallory Whitmore | Fed, Full & Thriving: The Formula Feeding Conversation We Need
What happens when the feeding journey you planned isn't the one you get? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Mallory Whitmore — founder of The Formula Mom…
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Dr. Kelly Moline & Jessica Lamb | Building a Business After Babies, Functional Medicine & Crunchy Motherhood
What happens when you launch a business two weeks before giving birth?In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, I sit down with pharmacist, functional…
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Jessica Lamb | Solo Episode: Podcast Growth & Moms Making Impact
It’s been a minute since I’ve done a solo episode — and there’s a lot happening.In this honest check-in, I’m sharing podcast updates, business growth, big…
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Cheri Bergeron | Mission Motherhood: IVF after 40 & Solo Parenting by Choice
What if the life you planned doesn’t unfold the way you imagined — but something equally powerful emerges in its place?In this episode of The Mama Making…
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Kate Scholtes | Redefining Success & Alignment: Permission to Pivot in Motherhood + Business
What if success didn’t mean more — but meant peace?In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, Jessica sits down with Kate Scholtes — founder of Your…
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Allison Hardy | Building a Business That Supports Motherhood (Without the Hustle)
What happens when the career you worked your entire life for suddenly disappears — right in the middle of pregnancy?In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast…
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Madison Waggoner | Conscious Conception: Using Ayurveda to Prepare for Baby #2
What if preparing for another baby started with preparing you? In this thoughtful conversation, Ayurvedic doctor and functional hormone specialist Madison…
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Sascha Mayer | Building Mamava: How One Startup is Redesigning the Breastfeeding Experience
What happens when two moms decide the world needs a better system for breastfeeding support? You get Mamava—the startup turning the simple act of pumping milk…
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Samantha Davis | Building NuHealth: Starting a Business Postpartum + Everything You Need to Know About Placenta Encapsulation
What exactly is placenta encapsulation—and why are more moms considering it?In this episode, Samantha Davis, founder of NuHealth Placenta Encapsulation, shares…
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Breathe, Reset, and Reflect: A New Year’s Meditation | Madison Waggoner, Shri Wellness
Episode Description As the year winds down and the holiday buzz peaks, it’s easy to lose yourself in the noise. This special meditation episode—guided by…
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Taylor Johnson | Planning with Purpose: How The Mompreneur Paper Co. Empowers Moms in Business
Episode DescriptionIn this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb sits down with Taylor Johnson, the founder of The Mompreneur Paper Company—a…
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Olivia | The Marketplace Mom's Guide: Decluttering, Selling, and Getting Rid of Your Stuff
Episode Description:Ever wonder if that extra pair of baby shoes or outdated kitchen gadget sitting in your cabinet is worth anything? Spoiler alert: It is. In…
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Alison Beder Solway | The Miles We Run: Infertility, Surrogacy & Finding Strength in the Stride
Episode Description:What if the same resilience it takes to run a marathon is the exact strength you need to navigate infertility, pregnancy complications, and…
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Dr. Samantha O'Brien & Dr. Amy Fetch | The Real Value of Cash-Based Care for Women & Families
Episode DescriptionWhat if the care you actually needed wasn’t covered by insurance—and what if there was a better way? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr…
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Holly Buckendahl | Where Families Stay Together: How Ronald McDonald House Supports Families in Crisis
Episode DescriptionWhat happens when your child is sick and you need to be close—but also need a place to sleep, eat, and breathe?In this powerful episode…
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Esther Bertram | Music, Movement & Milestones: Building Better Brains in Early Childhood with Music
Episode Description Ever wonder why music class makes such a big impact on your little one? In this episode, Jessica talks with Esther Bertram, CMO of Mini…
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Dr. Margo Lowy | Maternal Ambivalence: Making Peace With the Complexity of Motherhood
Episode DescriptionIn this tender, wise, and radically honest episode, Jessica welcomes Dr. Margo Lowy, psychotherapist and author of Maternal Ambivalence: The…
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Georgia Kastaris | Expecting Together: The Prenatal Social Club Every Parent Deserves
Episode DescriptionWhat if your prenatal education came with a built-in village?In this episode, Jessica talks with Georgia Kastaris, founder of Expecting…
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Nat Robinson | Creating Trustworthy: A Family Operating System for the Modern Parent
Episode DescriptionEver wish there was a family operating system to keep track of everything from your child’s passport to your emergency contacts?Meet Nat…
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Anna Rodney | Supporting Families, Scaling Support: The Journey Behind Chicago Family Doulas
Episode DescriptionIn this episode, Jessica sits down with Anna Rodney, the powerhouse behind Chicago Family Doulas and Birth & Baby University, for a deeply…
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Jessica Lamb | Season 4: A New Chapter in Storytelling + Motherhood
Episode DescriptionIn this solo episode, host Jessica Lamb peels back the curtain on what’s coming in Season 4 of The Mama Making Podcast - and reflects on the…
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MMP Replay: Nora DeBora | 4 R's to Getting Pregnant
Episode DescriptionThis rewind episode brings back one of our most informative and empowering conversations - how to prepare for pregnancy in your 30s and…
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MMP Replay: Hayley Matossian | Singleton & Twin Home Birth
Episode DescriptionThis rewind episode brings back one of our most-loved conversations—a real, empowering look at home birth, mindset, and the deep trust that…
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Becca Tilton | Part Two: Where Momma in Bloom Is Now and What’s Next
PODCAST SHOW DESCRIPTIONThis week on The Mama Making Podcast, we’re joined by Becca Tilton, the founder of Momma in Bloom - a postpartum wellness sanctuary…
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Anne Nicholson-Weber | Building Birth Guide Chicago: Helping Families Find Their Best-Fit Birth Provider
Episode DescriptionIn this week’s episode, Jessica sits down with Anne Nicholson-Weber, the founder of BirthGuideChicago.com—a comprehensive directory for…
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Dr. Melinda Elliott | Human Milk as Medicine: How NICU Nutrition Impacts Long-Term Outcomes
Episode DescriptionIn this episode, neonatologist and Chief Medical Officer at Prolacta Bioscience, Dr. Melinda Elliott, shares how human milk–based nutrition…
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Alexi Neal | Rebuilding the Mind-Body Relationship in Motherhood
Episode Description In this deeply grounding episode, Jessica sits down with Alexi Neal, a multidisciplinary somatic healer specializing in yoga therapy…
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Yewande Banire | Reclaiming Midlife: Hormone Health, Perimenopause, and Postpartum Support
Episode DescriptionIn this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, Jessica talks with Yewande Banire, board-certified family nurse practitioner and founder of…
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Courtney Boylan | The Spark That Started Le Lolo: A Mom-Centered Postpartum Brand
Episode DescriptionIn this heartfelt conversation, Jessica sits down with Courtney Boylan, founder of Le Lolo—a luxury postpartum essentials brand focused on…
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Breana Velfling | From Burnout to Booked Out: Helping Moms Build VA Businesses that Work
Episode DescriptionIn this inspiring episode, Jessica sits down with business coach and agency owner Breana Velfling to talk about building a virtual assistant…
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Kaitlin Marcellot | Reimagining Postpartum: Storytelling, Support & the Power of Shugie
Episode DescriptionWhat if postpartum wasn’t something we just “got through”—but a sacred, supported experience?In this episode, Jessica sits down with Kaitlin…
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Maddie Moss | When Postpartum Hits Hard: From Crisis to Community in the Fourth Trimester
Episode DescriptionWhat happens when everything goes according to plan—until it doesn’t?In this powerful episode, Jessica talks with Maddie Moss, maternal…
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Stephanie DeFilippis | I’m Pregnant, Now What? Real Talk About the Early Weeks of Pregnancy and Postpartum Planning
The first few weeks of pregnancy can feel like a whirlwind. You’re excited—and then you’re overwhelmed. You’re Googling symptoms, making spreadsheets, and…
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Faces of Nurture19: Alexandra Bradberry & Chelsie Bruggeman | Burnout, Boundaries, and Building a Village
In this special bonus episode of The Mama Making Podcast, recorded in collaboration with Nurture 19’s Faces of Nurture campaign, Jessica talks with Alexandra…
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Erica Rose Cummings | Rebuilding the Village: The Vision Behind Nurture 19 and Modern Parental Support
What if you could get childcare, a therapy session, a pelvic floor appointment, a nap, and your laundry done—all under one roof?In this episode, Jessica talks…
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Rachel Menge | Why Making Mom Friends Feels So Hard - and How to Actually Do It
Making mom friends sounds simple, right? But so many of us are quietly wondering: Why is this so awkward and hard? In this episode, Jessica sits down with…
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Katie Moise | Prepping Your Pelvic Floor: From Preconception to Postpartum
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb chats with Katie Moise, pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of ATL Pelvic Health, to…
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BONUS EPISODE: Laura Weppler | Your Pocket Fertility Nurse
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb chats with certified fertility nurse and infertility doula Laura Wepler about the emotional and…