Life’s a Mom

Life’s a Mom

Honest, unfiltered, and straight from the heart — Life’s a Mom is a real talk podcast about motherhood. I’m Nicole, a stay-at-home mom sharing my journey and inviting other moms to have raw conversations about postpartum, identity, relationships, and the moments that don’t make it to social media. This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s a space for real connection, real feelings, and real motherhood. Because you’re not alone… and you don’t have to pretend to have it all together.

Episodes

July 17, 2025 23 mins

I have a nanny.

I have a chef.

I have a cleaning crew.

And I still feel like I’m one lost pacifier away from a full mental breakdown.


Seriously — how is it possible to have all the help… and still feel like I’m drowning half the time?


In this episode, I’m sharing the real, messy moments behind the “she must have it all together” illusion — because spoiler alert: I don’t.


We’re talking about the invisible load moms carry, the ...

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In this episode, our guest speaker is Mariella. She is a stay-at-home mom based in San Diego, California. We discussed the challenges of being a stay-at-home mom on her podcast a few months ago. Today, we will go over the positives of being a SAHM. Tune in!


Mariella's podcast: mamawearsathleisure

Ig handle: @newmomtalk.podcast

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June 10, 2024 87 mins

On today's episode, we have a sex therapist, Dr. Rel. She is in NYC. We talk all about sex after kids and how to handle conversations around sex with your partner. After having kids, trying to do the deed can be a challenge (especially if your child is not sleep-trained). Tune in to hear our fun conversation as it relates to sex after kids.


Dr. Rel's Instagram handle: @dr_rel

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May 28, 2024 56 mins
In today's episode, we have three guests. Cara, Jamie, and Jen! They specialize in speech-language and communication in early development. They are passionate about what they do. They are the owners of Little Talkers. co. They have helped many children with speech, communication, and overall early development. Tune in to hear all about what they do and how they help many children. Instagram: @littletalkers.co
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May 3, 2024 50 mins
On today's episode, I have a mama, who is a writer/producer based in NYC. She is also a comedian, who lightens the situations of pregnancy/motherhood. She talks all about swollen vaginas to swollen feet. Tune in to hear a funny conversation between two mamas!
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March 14, 2024 63 mins

Today's guest is Emma. She has a full-time job and runs her own business. She talks about how she balances everything while her husband is in chiropractic school. She opens up about a personal experience from her past and how it affects her today, as a mom. Her story is so beautiful and inspiring. Tune in and hear about how Emma balances work, owning her own business, AND being a mama!


Emmas instagram: @shopmomsneedmoms

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February 29, 2024 48 mins
Today's guest is Aimee. She is a therapist who focuses on mood disorders and everything that relates to anxiety. If you are a mom, I am sure you can relate to dealing with anxiety. Nobody talks about it but Aimee is here to save the day! Through all the laughs and giggles, we talk all about her journey and dealing/coping with anxiety as a mama. Tune in, mama!
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February 22, 2024 36 mins

Many people assume that stay-at-home moms, stay at home all day. WRONG. On the contrary, many stay-at-home moms try to find things to do out of the house to keep busy. Of course, we do stay at home some days but we are mostly out and about with our kiddos. In this episode, I talk about ways to stay less busy at a stay at home or any parent for that matter. Tune in to hear how you can start to be more relaxed and recharge!

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February 14, 2024 53 mins

Today's guest is Stefanie. She is a pelvic therapist who has been passionate about healing people with pelvic floor issues/pain. In this episode, she talks about the importance of seeing a pelvic floor therapist. She even mentions cool exercises you can do when it comes to your pelvic floor. From childbirth, poop, pain, and even leakage. We don't hold back on this episode- nothing is too embarrassing. The pelvic floor is something ...

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February 8, 2024 43 mins

If you are a planner, you will love this episode. When it comes to planning your daily schedule, you don't think twice. You (most times) know exactly what your weeks/days will look like. When it comes to a birth plan, it is a completely different ball game. This plan comes with a lot of research- even if you hire a doula. In this episode, I talk about what you should put in your birth plan...certain terms you should know before goi...

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Many moms work. Some moms enjoy it, while others dread it. Being a mom in itself is a hard job. In today's episode, our mom guest, Alyssa, comes on to talk about how she balances work and mom life. We talk all about work mom guilt, routines, and even pumping in the office. Find out how Alyssa balances work and being a mama of two!

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January 25, 2024 44 mins

Many people assume that stay-at-home moms have a lot of free time. FALSE! Stay-at-home moms are just as busy as working moms. It can be hard to stay sane. In this episode, I go over some ways stay-at-home moms, or any moms for that matter, can be more productive. I list a bunch of positive habits that moms can do. Listen to find out what some of those positive habits are.

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January 19, 2024 63 mins
On today's episode, I have an amazing mom guest, Lisa, come on to talk about helping moms with everything from building a registry to advising on what to do with their birth plans. I call her the "mom guru." She comes on to give advice/tips on everything you need to know when it comes to building your registry...and everything in between. ;) Here are some links and ways people can reach out to her: Grab a copy of her freebie- Zen...
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January 4, 2024 64 mins
Get ready! We are starting the year off strong!!!! This is the episode all parents were waiting for. This topic is super important... SLEEP. In today's episode, our mom guest is Liza. She is a sleep consultant who personally worked with us on getting our son to sleep through the night and his naps during the day. I just had to have her come on to talk about sleep training. Most people hear the words "sleep training," and they assoc...
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December 28, 2023 51 mins

Many new moms experience loneliness in their first few months after giving birth. They go through many changes and sometimes wonder if it is all normal. In this episode, I talk about all the things moms don't talk about. Listen and find out if o

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December 21, 2023 57 mins
On today's episode, Christine, a mom of 2-year-old Collete comes on to talk about being an older mama and navigating through the challenges of deciding to get pregnant again. Tune in to hear her experience! She also gives great personal advice for older moms trying to get pregnant again. ;)
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December 14, 2023 51 mins

Being a mom is hard in itself. Some people don't get that and it is not always their fault. This leads to criticism, which leads to mom-shaming, which leads to mom guilt. Now, we don't want that. How do we handle being criticized? Well, that is exactly what I talk about in this episode. Tune in to find out how to respond to that neighbor or that mom friend, who always seems to have something negative to say when it comes to your pa...

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December 7, 2023 46 mins

Dating experts always tell couples to never stop dating their partners, right? What they forget to mention is, how couples can date after having a baby. In this episode, Lexa, who is a mom and therapist, comes on to talk all about relationships after having a baby.


Lexa's email: Lexa@cwcsf.com

Instagram: @counselor.lexa

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November 30, 2023 46 mins
Friendships can be hard to make. Especially as an adult who is a mama! It doesn't have to be, though. In this episode, I talk about ways to connect/meet with other moms. Whether it's going to local city events, or striking up a conversation at the school parking lot. I also talk about a personal experience that I went through when it came to removing certain friends...and how it was a huge blessing in disguise. I talk about how I t...
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November 23, 2023 54 mins
Being a mom has its challenges. Imagine being a single mom of three!? In this episode, my amazing sister-in-law talks about what life looks like as a single mom. She also talks about her fertility experience and what it was like being a young mama. Tune in to also gain some awesome advice on dating with kids. ;)
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