The Latched Mama Podcast
When you become a mom, you expect your life to change, but too little discussed are the changes that happen within you after having a baby. Join Melissa Wirt, mother-of-six, certified lactation consultant, and CEO & Founder of Latched Mama, along with expert guests, members of the Latched Mama community, and more often than not, her bff Lindi as they attempt to bring community back to motherhood through shared experiences, vulnerability, advice, and humor. *Podcast episodes may occasionally include adult topics and language.
Episodes
August 29, 2024 • 38 mins
In this episode, Melissa chats with Dr. Alice Hoang, a mother, and general dentist who treats both children and adults living and working in Brooklyn. The pair discusses the myth that mothers lose a tooth for every child, common dental issues among new mothers, and tips for bringing your little one to the dentist for the first time.
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August 15, 2024 • 31 mins
In this episode, Melissa and Lindi are joined by Amy Van Haren, CEO of Pumpspotting, a platform for mothers to connect over breastfeeding, milk, motherhood, and find the best places to nurse and pump. The three discuss their own breastfeeding and pumping experiences, the moment that inspired Amy to found Pumpspotting, The Pumpspotting National Tour, and the significance of community
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August 1, 2024 • 21 mins
In this episode, Melissa and Lindi discuss the start of World Breastfeeding Week, how it came to be a celebration at Latched Mama, and what to expect from LM this year. The two recall their own breastfeeding experiences, how their experiences varied with each child, and share what they would tell their past selves when breastfeeding for the first time.
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July 25, 2024 • 39 mins
TRIGGER WARNING: Traumatic birth story, c-sections, health anxiety. In this episode, Melissa sits down with Rachel Somerstein, author of Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Cesarean Section, associate professor of journalism at SUNY New Paltz, and writer for The Washington Post, Wired, and many other publications. Rachel shares the birth story of her first child, which she delivered via
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July 12, 2024 • 25 mins
In this episode, Melissa and Lindi recap the 4th of July, solve the mystery of the stolen MacBook, debate about Disney World, and share new updates about the Pumpspotting tour. They also discuss the incredible talent of mothers that have qualified for this year’s summer Olympic Games starting in Paris on July 26, and share stories about motherhood activities and
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June 27, 2024 • 33 mins
Melissa and Lindi chat about the ups, downs and in betweens of our children’s friendships, daily decisions and more!
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June 13, 2024 • 25 mins
Hot Mess Summer Express! Melissa & Lindi chat all things chaos, popsicles, water, swim meets and all the snacks.
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May 30, 2024 • 36 mins
After several weeks of guest interviews, we’re back with another Melissa and Lindi solo episode. In this episode, M + L discuss how the challenges of motherhood vary from generation to generation. And we give our personal message to college graduates this year.
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May 17, 2024 • 41 mins
Hey Mamas! In this episode, we speak with Pam Beron, Founder of Highest Potential Pathways, where she offers her services as a disability life quality coach to families that are navigating raising a child with disabilities. In this transparent and vulnerable conversation, Pam walks us through the most inclusive language to use, helps us understand the stigma families that have
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Hey Mamas! In this episode, we speak with Lisa Myers, CEO & Founder of Ceres Chill, a breastmilk storage device that safely stores and chills breastmilk for 20 hours without refrigeration. Lisa tells us the story of what led her to invent Ceres Chill, her experience as a military spouse and how that has influenced her as an entrepreneur, and
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April 18, 2024 • 27 mins
Hey Mamas! We’re back with another episode of Lindi and I solo. This week, we’re talking about spring break and what we did for the Total Solar Eclipse. Then, we dive into a new study that shows employer child care benefits pay for themselves — something we have been saying at Latched Mama for ages! We also talk about a
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April 3, 2024 • 51 mins
Hey Mamas! In this episode, we speak with Lauren Smith Brody (@thefifthtrimester), Author of her book The Fifth Trimester: The Working Mom’s guide to style, sanity, and big success after baby, and CEO & Founder of her business by the same name which advances gender equality in the workforce through support for caregivers. Lauren shares her own journey to motherhood,
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March 21, 2024 • 41 mins
Hey Mamas! We’re Back! In this episode, Melissa & Lindi welcome back listeners after a brief hiatus. They discuss everything from what to expect from the new pod, how moms are represented in the media, the idea of “having it all” and whether it’s actually possible, and answer questions from the Latched Mama Love Facebook group on how to curb
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September 18, 2023 • 8 mins
We are taking a short break from the Pod over the next month – but don’t worry – we will be back! Listen as we chat over why and reminisce on the craziness that was this past year!
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September 12, 2023 • 31 mins
Join us as we speak on comparison in motherhood. In this article (https://www.mother.ly/parenting/comparison-trap-in-motherhood/) the author has 3 tips for helping and they include Blinders, Bumpers and Buckets. Buckets are filled with things that make you happy. Potatoes are in Melissa’s bucket!
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August 29, 2023 • 24 mins
Join Melissa and Lindi as they take a trip down memory lane. They chat about what motherhood looked like 10 years ago and drop some helpful tips along the way.
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August 22, 2023 • 20 mins
Motherhood is an incredible journey but it’s not uncommon to feel like you’ve lost a little piece of yourself along the way. Join us as we chat over techniques to find some joy in things outside of your kids and spouse.
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August 15, 2023 • 26 mins
Listen as we chat through the awkwardness that can be making and maintaining friendships. An abbreviated round of 20 questions leads to some interesting discoveries and major laughs.
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August 8, 2023 • 15 mins
Join us as we bring you our thoughts on the end of summer. Are we the only ones feeling a little out of whack? Schedules seem off and Summer excitement is over but Hobby Horsing is in full gear!?!?
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July 25, 2023 • 19 mins
Melissa and Lindi discuss the history of the world breastfeeding week sales at Latched Mama. They chat about how it started, the different promotions each year, and mention a few snippets of what we have to look forward to for this year!
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