Moms of the Lou

Rebekah sits down with Racquel Frisella, a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in aesthetic medicine and wellness, in this latest episode of the Moms of the Lou podcast. Racquel discusses her passion for helping people feel beautiful and build confidence in her business, Raquel Aesthetics. She emphasizes the importance of personalized skin care and aesthetic treatments, including medical-grade skincare products and vari...

In this episode of the Moms of the Lou podcast, Rebekah sits down with Katy Ferguson, a St. Louis mom and founder of Strong as a Mother. Katy discusses her journey of empowering women through fitness and nutrition. She also emphasizes the importance of proper form and technique in her local fitness group, Strong Her Everyday, and offers nutrition coaching. She also launched an online fitness program called Build and hosts fitness r...

Rebekah Coste welcomes Sara Lesire, a St. Louis mom and content creator behind Midwest Nomad Family, to the Moms of the Lou podcast! Sara shares her journey from rural Illinois to St. Louis, her transition from hiking for fun to documenting local adventures, and the growth of her family's content creation business. She highlights popular local spots like the City Museum, Forest Park, and Tower Grove Park, and discusses the shi...

In this episode of the “Moms of the Lou” podcast, Rebekah Coste chats all about food, fitness, & fun with Natalie Kalmar, who discusses her journey from New York to St. Louis and her transition from a corporate job to a fitness and food blogger. Natalie shares her experiences of motherhood in New York and St. Louis, her favorite family-friendly activities and restaurants, and her passion for group fitness. She also highlights h...

On today’s episode of “Moms of the Lou” podcast, Rebekah welcomes Kalyn Harris, a former events director and current project manager for St. Louis Mom, to discuss Spring Break plans. Kalyn shares her family's upcoming trip to New York City for her daughter's fifth birthday, including activities like visiting the American Girl store and Rockefeller Center. They also discuss local family-friendly destinations in St. Louis, ...

In this episode of the "Moms of the Lou" podcast, Rebekah and Lauren discuss coping with the winter blues and seasonal depression. They share their own personal experiences, noting that winter's lack of light and warmth can lead to low motivation and social isolation. Lauren and Rebekah also highlight the benefits of community support, like accepting help from neighbors and engaging in simple, fun activities with fam...

Rebekah Coste hosts the Moms of the Lou podcast, and this episode features journalist & KMOV reporter, Alexis Zotos. Alexis, a mother of two boys, discusses her love for St. Louis and her career in journalism. She shares her transition from full-time to part-time work to balance motherhood, emphasizing the importance of community and support for working moms. Alexis highlights her favorite date night spots for Valentine’s Day a...

Kira Andersen sits down with Rebekah on the Moms of the Lou podcast and highlights the challenges and triumphs of her husband Kyle's battle with pancreatic cancer. Initially, Kyle's treatment was denied, but Kira persisted, eventually securing FDA approval for an experimental drug. The drug showed promise, reducing Kyle's tumor markers to normal levels. However, the cancer resurged, leading to Kyle's death in Ap...

In this episode of Moms of the Lou, Rebekah sits down with Kira Andersen, a St. Louis mom and health and wellness coach. Kira shares her family's journey with her husband Kyle's stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis in October 2021. Despite initial misdiagnoses and a dire prognosis, Kira relentlessly advocated for advanced treatments. She raised funds to access a promising drug in order to help her husband. Kyle underwen...

In the final episode of the Moms of the Lou podcast for 2024, Rebekah Coste chats with Meg Smidt, a champion, coach, and consultant for small businesses. They discuss the importance of shopping local in St. Louis this holiday season! Meg, who has worked in retail and as a business coach, emphasizes the significant impact of supporting local businesses, which are crucial for community vibrancy and the livelihoods of their owners. Re...

Rebekah Coste is back to host the Moms of the Lou podcast! In this episode, Rebekah welcomes Diana Waldman, a St. Louis native and mother of three, to discuss the holiday season. Diana shares her love for the holidays, highlighting traditions like attending the Nutcracker and making cinnamon cookies. They discuss various holiday activities in St. Louis, including Zoo Lights, Winter Wonderland, and the Missouri Botanical Garden&apos...

In this episode of the Moms of the Lou podcast, Trina Harger, the podcast manager, sits down with Angelica Mitchell and discusses her journey from Southern California to St. Louis. Angelica - a teacher for over 25 years, works at the International Welcome Center in the Ritenour School District and supports new students adjusting to life in the United States. In this episode, Angelica reflects on the challenges and rewards of raisin...

November is Diabetes Awareness Month! In this episode of Moms of the Lou, Trina sits down with Caitlin Ladd, a contributing writer for St. Louis Mom since 2020. They discuss their shared experience with type one diabetes. Caitlin’s husband was diagnosed with type one diabetes at 17, and their son, Harrison, was diagnosed at 2.5 years old. Caitlin emphasizes the importance of mental health and community support, particularly through...

Get ready for Halloween! In this episode, Trina sits down with Kristi Denner, the sales director of St. Louis Mom and they chat about all the fun Halloween activities in St. Louis. Kristi talks about her family’s low-key Halloween traditions, such as making chili, s'mores, and doing fun Halloween STEM activities. Trina and Kristi mention local Halloween events like Boo at the Zoo and Union Station's Halloween activities. ...

Trina Harger, podcast manager of the Moms of the Lou Podcast, sits down with Anna Beck to discuss the importance of getting to know neighbors. Anna, a part-time attorney and blogger, shares her experiences of connecting with her neighborhood through casual conversations, spontaneous gatherings, and creating a private Facebook group for local women to connect. She emphasizes the value of involving children in neighborhood activities...

In this episode of the Moms of the Lou podcast, Rebekah talks about all the fun fall activities in St. Louis with contributing writer and content creator, Candice Meyer. Candice, a mom of two, shares her journey with St. Louis Mom and her family life, highlighting the challenges and joys of parenting children in the “middle” season of childhood. She recommends top fall activities in St. Louis, such as visiting Art Hill, City Garden...

Rebekah sits down with Danielle Sawyer as they discuss IEPs (Individual Education Plans) for students in St. Louis. Danielle, a special education teacher for 14 years, emphasizes the importance of open communication between parents and teachers and the role of advocates in IEP meetings. Danielle shares her personal experience with her son, who has hearing aids and other medical concerns, and highlights the importance of celebrating...

In today’s episode, Rebekah chats with Jen Cowan, writer of the blog And Hattie Makes Three! They discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood in the digital age and the exciting evolution of the blogging scene in St. Louis. Both share their experiences and insights, emphasizing the importance of striking a balance between technology use and spending quality time as a family, staying up-to-date with digital trends, while also prio...

Yasmine Fehr joins Rebekah on this episode of Moms of the Lou as they discuss the significance of mental health in children, particularly as they return to school. They also talk about the significant mental health challenges faced by children and adolescents today, including the impact of technology and social media, and how to recognize signs of distress in early intervention. Both highlight the need for creating an open and non-...