The Hormonal Mama

There are a lot of things that come up as a new mom.  One of the most complicated things, is the decision how to feed your child.  Are you going to nurse, pump, formula feed, a combination?    

As a mom who combination fed my twins due to an issue with low milk supply, I often struggled to find a comfortable and stylish nursing bra.  But what's more frustrating was finding a sports bra that I could eas...

With so many causes of infertility, it can be difficult to understand what may be causing YOUR infertility. So let's break it down one by one.

Male factor infertility, also known as MFI. This is such an interesting cause of infertility because it's not talked about as often as female causes of infertility, mostly because there are more causes of infertility that can originate from the female.

This doesn't mean that causes of infert...

Have you ever found yourself at a point in your life where everything has changed and you don't know what's next?  Maybe you just bought a house.  Maybe you just had a baby.  Maybe you moved to a new country.  Something pivotal has happened in your life, and you're wondering how to move forward with your life.  My guest today, Jaclyn Strominger, is a Business & Accountability Coach with a passion for he...

With so many causes of infertility, it can be difficult to understand what may be causing your infertility. So let's break it down. One by one. 

Today we're talking about endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition that can cause infertility, but it doesn't always cause infertility. It is a complicated disease that isn't really well understood, in terms of the cause.

In terms of cure or treatment, these things are complicated....

Navigating infertility is like a full time job all on its own.  Day in and day out you have to figure out what is causing it, what to do about it, how to manage the emotional component, all while living your regular day to day life.  Compound that with owning and growing a business and it can feel like a recipe for disaster!

Today's guest, Vienne Cheung Brown is the owner of luxury hosiery brand, VienneMilano.  Vienn...

Infertility. What a topic! I know there is so much to cover with infertility. If I were to do one episode and talk about infertility, we'd be here for a month. Or longer, so I'm not gonna do that. That's why these Thursday episodes are short, three to five minute episodes, just to give you the facts. We can dive deeper, we can get way deeper with all of this.

But for now, let's just start with the simple stuff. Today we're talking ...

Hormones.  Skin.  Hormones and skin.  What a match these two are!  Think about it for a second.  When your hormones do what they do (especially the sex hormones and other hormones related to reproductive... stuff) skin often freaks out and takes on a life of its own.  Acne.  Dry skin.  Oily skin.  Angry skin. Confused skin.  It's all related to hormonal changes!  

My guest toda...

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, confused? All of the things surrounding infertility? Do you feel like maybe you're not understanding it or maybe you're not quite sure what may be causing your infertility? Or what this particular diagnosis means or what fertility treatments even are? 

If you fall into any of those categories, you will want to join me every Thursday, when I'm breaking down all of these topics. We...

Being a woman dealing with infertility can be extraordinarily overwhelming, confusing, and downright painful.  So often women are told that "statistically" their chances of conceiving are low, or impossible, or unlikely.  This approach can be very disheartening and cause even more stress and anxiety in an already intense situation.

The beauty though, is that in so many cases, the reality is that statistics are just that! ...

Being a mom is hard... and so is the journey to get there.  As a former infertility warrior turned mom of twins, I know how completely INSANE all phases of the reproductive struggles and successes can be.  Hi, I'm Cara Drescher but you can call me Cara B.  Join me each week for expert advice, personal stories, and anything and everything related to the reproductive... garbage if you will.  This is The Hormonal M...

Season 3 of The Hormonal Mama Podcast has been a bit... unusual.  I've taken multiple hiatuses, had many scheduling changes, and also hosted an incredible group of guests.  In this final episode of season 3, I'm talking about what in the world has been going on with me this past year and why The Hormonal Mama Podcast has been ALL over the place this season, what I have in store for you with the podcast for next season, an...

The journey of infertility is often a lengthy, complicated, and stressful journey, sometimes with more questions than answers.  Oftentimes, those questions lead to more procedures including costly IVF cycles.  In many cases, multiple egg retrievals are necessary and even then, success is not always guaranteed.  My guest today, Ilana Refaeli has first-hand experience with the trials and tribulations of infertility, mu...

Clutter clutter clutter!  Clutter is one of the most frustrating things because it's not always just physical clutter getting in the way.  Organization can be tough for many of us, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and stressed.  Sometimes it's not just about organizing your home or your office, but it can also be organizing your thoughts, your life, etc.  There are times in life when we deal with emotional or ment...

Postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA) are being talked about more and more, however, women who have first hand experience and share their journey are still few and far between.  The few that are comfortable discussing these life changing stressors are often ones that want to help others through their own struggles.  My guest today, Megan McLaren is one of those amazing women.  She's taken her painf...

Hypnosis is often considered a "party trick" or a "magic trick", but in reality it can be a life-changing therapy.  Hypnobabies is a company that specializes in self-hypnosis techniques to help men, women, couples, singles, and more get through the struggles of childbirth, infertility, breastfeeding, infant and toddler sleep issues, and so much more!

Founder and Director of Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis, Kerry Tuschhoff is a...

Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety are often stigmatized parts of many women's motherhood journey.  What's more, postpartum anxiety is not currently recognized by the DSM-5 (The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition).  My guest today is Allison Lieberman, a marriage and family therapist with personal and professional experience with postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety.&...

Learning how to manifest, set goals, and ultimately zero in on finding and creating the joy in your life can be a struggle. However, having the guidance and expertise of a seasoned coach specializing in these areas, can change your life! Today’s guest Judith Joy is here to talk about manifestation, vibrations, and happiness. Judith Joy is a manifestation mentor (Author * Coach * Speaker* & all-around Creator of Possibilities) a...