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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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Jessica Manns | Understanding IVF: A Deep Dive into Embryology
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb chats with embryologist and IVF educator Jessica Manns about what really happens behind the…
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C. NaTasha Richburg | Married to the Dream: A Mother-Daughter IVF Journey
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb chats with author and advocate C. Natasha Richburg about the deeply personal story behind her…
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Kendra Vargas | Navigating & Finding Peace through Infertility
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb sits down with Kendra A. Vargas, LCPC, PMH-C, a perinatal mental health expert and therapist with…
Mama Making PodcastLiz Gray, LCSW | Infertility, Advocacy, and the Importance of Trauma-Informed Care
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb chats with licensed clinical social worker and infertility advocate Liz Gray about the emotional…
Mama Making PodcastCorinne Collier, CPDT-KA | Dog Behavior and Safety: A Guide for Growing Families
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb chats with certified professional dog trainer Corinne Collier of Pet Harmony, about building…
Mama Making PodcastJaclyn Downs | Breaking Down MTHFR, Histamine & Fertility
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica chats with functional genomic expert Jaclyn Downs about the powerful connection between genetics…
Mama Making PodcastMaria Castellucci Moore | The Art of Building Legacy, Business and Family
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb chats with entrepreneur, author, and mom Maria Castellucci Moore about building a life rooted in…
Mama Making PodcastKelly Cox | Share the Drop: Breast Milk Donation App
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb chats with Kelly Cox, founder of Share the Drop—an app that connects breast milk donors and…
Mama Making PodcastMegan Bellavia, CNM | Physiologic Birth: A Midwife’s Approach to Hospital Delivery
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb chats with certified nurse midwife Megan Belleavia about the role of midwifery in today’s…
Mama Making PodcastKatie Pschorr | Nature-Based Learning for Kids: Confidence & Creativity Outdoors
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb chats with Katie Pschorr, founder of Littles Creative and Connected, about the power of…
Mama Making PodcastLauren Fallon | Capturing the Miracle: The Healing Power of Birth Photography
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb chats with Chicagoland birth photographer Lauren Fallon about the healing power of documenting…
Mama Making PodcastKelly Baumgartner | The ADHD Journey: Mindset, Motherhood, and Self-Compassion
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb sits down with ADHD coach Kelly Baumgartner to talk about their shared experience of receiving a…
Mama Making PodcastEsmeralda Carillo | Births at Home: Empowerment through Home & Free Birth
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb speaks with Esmeralda Carrillo, a home birth doula and free birth mom, about her journey from a…
Mama Making PodcastNaha Pandya | Bridging the Postpartum Care Gap: The Recovery Method
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb speaks with Dr. Naha Pandya, founder of the Recovery Method, about the critical gaps in…
Mama Making PodcastBecca Tilton | Investing in Yourself: Motherhood, Business & Growth
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica chats with Becca Tilton, founder of Mama in Bloom, about her journey in supporting moms through…
Mama Making PodcastJackie Graff | Setting Boundaries and Support Systems Postpartum
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica sits down with Jackie Graff, a therapist specializing in perinatal mental health, to discuss the…
Mama Making PodcastHeidi Cronkright | “13 Days That Changed Our Lives Forever”
In this special 100th episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb welcomes Heidi back on the podcast as she shares her emotional journey through her…
Mama Making PodcastJosyel Santamaria | Motherhood: A Venezuelan Perspective
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica sits down with Josyel Santamaria, a Venezuelan native, to explore the cultural differences in…
Mama Making PodcastKaye Burrows | Navigating Postpartum & Pelvic Floor Challenges
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica chats with Kay Burrows, founder of Core Love, a fitness program designed for women and mothers. Kay…
Mama Making PodcastTaryn Keller | Functional Health & Nutrition in Motherhood
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, Jessica sits down with Taryn Keller, a functional nutrition practitioner, to explore the importance of functional…
Mama Making PodcastChristine Wulbecker | Navigating the NICU: A Journey Through Maternal Mental Health
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, Jessica sits down with Christine Wulbecker, a licensed clinical social worker, to discuss the intersection of the…
Mama Making PodcastEmily Feit | Navigating Infertility through Writing
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, Jessica talks with Emily Feit, a licensed clinical social worker and author of the heartfelt children's book Before…
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Stephanie Johns | The Hope Coach: Re-instilling Hope in Motherhood
On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast…In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, Jessica sits down with Stephanie, also known as the Hope Coach…
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*Bonus Episode* - Rooted Beings | New Year Meditation for Mamas
On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast…We are honored to have a beautiful New Year Meditation for Mamas by Rooted Beings. Amidst the come-down from…
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Mel Cosio, PT | A Practical Guide to Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Fitness
On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast…Mel Cosio, a physical therapist specializing in CrossFit and pregnant/postpartum athletes, shares her…
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Jessie Larson | Changing Your Mindset in Motherhood
On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast…Jessica is joined by Jessie Larson, the voice behind the Positively You podcast, for an uplifting…
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Rachael Wade | RX Nutrition Counseling for the Lifespan
On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast…Jessica chats with Rachel Wade of RX Nutrition Counseling, a registered dietitian specializing in sports…
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Mariela De Santiago’s Birth Story | New Mom Talk Podcast
On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast…Jessica sits down with Mariela De Santiago of New Mom Talk Podcast to hear her candid and inspiring journey…
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Dr. Angie Recendez | Bright Futures Pediatric & Prenatal Chiropractic
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast...Jessica is joined by Dr. Angie Recendez, a Webster-certified chiropractor specializing in pediatric and pregnancy…
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Andria Singletary | Entrepreneurship in Motherhood
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast...Jessica talks with Andria Singletary, mompreneur and business coach, about her journey in building a business that…
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Stephanie Leaf | Homesteading Made Simple
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast...Jessica talks with Stephanie, homesteader and blogger, about her inspiring journey into homesteading and how it’s…
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Meghan Dwyer | Money Isn't Scary - Empowering Women in Financial Decision Making
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast...It might be spooky season, but money doesn't have to be scary!Jessica sits down with Meghan, certified financial…
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Meredith Brough | Sweet Slumber Time Sleep Training at any age
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast...Jessica talks with Meredith, the creator of the Baby-Centered Sleep Method, about her unique approach to sleep…
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My Birth Story | Jessica The Mama Making Podcast
On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast…To celebrate my son's 2nd birthday, I'm finally sharing my birth story about on the podcast!After much…
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Katie Fenske | Burnt Pancakes & Potty Training
On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast…Jessica is joined by Katie Fenske, certified potty trainer and host of Burnt Pancakes with Katie, to discuss…
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Avital Norman Nathman | Writer, Author & Activist, Women's Reproductive Rights
On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast...We talk with writer, author, and activist Avital Norman Nathman about her book The Good Mother Myth and her…
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Paula Norcott, IBCLC | Maine Mother + Company Supporting Parents through New Parenthood
On this week’s episode of The Mama Making Podcast…Jessica sits down with Paula Norcott, an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), to…
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Sarah Crocce | The Village Non-Profit Support for Moms
In this episode, we chat with Sarah Croce, co-founder of The Village, a nonprofit dedicated to providing practical support to moms with no strings attached…
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Alyssa Jenkins | The Simple Olive Breastmilk Jewelry
On this week's episode of The Mama Making Podcast...We sit down with Alyssa Jenkins, the owner and founder of The Simple Olive, to hear her inspiring journey…
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Aaaaand...We're back, baby!
The Mama Making Podcast is relaunching with a new name and a whole new vibe!The host, Jessica, shares her journey into motherhood and her passion for pregnancy…
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New Year Rewind: Clearing the Clutter with Sarah
In today’s episode we are closing out the “New Year, Rewind” series in which we will talk about tangible ways we can head into the new year by making small…
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New Year Rewind: Fitting in Fitness with Greg Buck
In today’s episode we are continuing on with the “New Year Rewind” series - we'll be continuing to talk about tangible ways we can head into the new year by…
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New Year Rewind: Reframing Nutrition Goals with Sam Karoll
Next up in the "New Year Rewind” we’ll be hearing from Sam Karoll!Sam is the Founder and CEO of Xplore Nutrition - I'm very excited to talk to him today about…
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New Year Rewind: Making Attainable Lifestyle Changes with Kristen
Kicking off the “New Year Rewind” series, we’ll look back at our chat with Kristen about tangible ways we can head into the new year by making small…
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Holiday Rewind: Blended Families with Taylor & Madison
This holiday season we’re kicking it back to our 2021 Holiday Help Series! In finishing up the Holiday Rewind series, we welcome Taylor Cole & Madison Hatch…
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Holiday Rewind: Minimalist Gift Giving with Stephanie Seferian
This holiday season we’re kicking it back to our 2021 Holiday Help Series! In this episode, we pick Stephanie Seferian’s brain in minimalism in the holiday…
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Holiday Rewind: Ask a Therapist with Jill Thorson
This holiday season we’re kicking it back to our 2021 Holiday Help Series! In this episode, I chat with the incredible Jill Thorson, Licensed Clinical Social…
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Best of the Podcast: Parenting Through Movement with Hayley Matossian
BEST OF THE PODCAST!This week we’re wrapping up the best of series and revisiting Episode 53 with Hayley Matossian!Hayley is a yoga instructor and mother of 3…
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Best of the Podcast: Working Moms in the Corporate World with Catie
BEST OF THE PODCAST!This week we’re revisiting Episode 11 with with one of my best friends Catie!!We talk m at her kitchen island about being a mama in the…
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Best of the Podcast: Not All Rainbows & Sunshine with Erica
BEST OF THE PODCAST!This week we’re revisiting Episode 18 with Erica!! Erica now has two beautiful girls and they are absolutely THRIVING!Up next in the…
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Best of the Podcast: Intuitive Motherhood with Heidi
BEST OF THE PODCAST!This week we’re revisiting our very first episode with Heidi!! Can you believe this episode was from February 2021?!In the very first…
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Birth Stories: Hayley Matossian
So excited to welcome Hayley back on the podcast today to talk about her two home birth stories!You can connect with Hayley:On Instagram: @HayleyMatossian and…
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Birth Stories: Erin
Today I am excited to welcome Erin on the podcast for our Birth Story series!You can follow Erin's and her family:Facebook: Autism Parent: A Little…
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Birth Stories: Gigi
Today I am excited to welcome Gigi on the podcast for our Birth Story series!You can connect with Gigi:On Instagram: @a_simple_homeWork with Gigi: Check her…
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Birth Stories: Dr. Veronica Eyo
Today I am excited to welcome Dr. Veronica Eyo on the podcast for our Birth Story series!You can connect with Dr. Veronica:You can connect with Dr. Veronica:On…
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Ask the Expert: Chicago Concierge Pediatrics
Today I am excited to welcome Dr. Courtney Weems on the podcast for our Ask the Expert series!Dr. Weems is the Chief Pediatrician at Chicago Concierge…
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Ask the Expert: Meet the Car Mom
Today I am excited to welcome Kelly on the podcast for our Ask the Expert series!Kelly is the face behind “The Car Mom” instagram, blog, and youtube where she…
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Ask the Expert: Parental Leave with Arianna Taboada
Today I am excited to welcome Arianna Taboada on the podcast for our Ask the Expert series!Arianna has a background as a perinatal health researcher and has an…
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Teens & Tweens: Mental Health in Teens
Today I am excited to welcome Crystal Lockett Thomas on the podcast for our teens and tweens series!Crystal is a therapist and parent coach who has an…
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Teens & Tweens: Pride Club with Meg
Today I am excited to welcome Meg on the podcast for our Teens & Tweens series!Meg is a middle school teacher - so is well versed in teen and tweens! Meg has…