Kindred Conversations
170 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 220 ratingsWe are two young moms that are committed to loving motherhood because we believe that it is something to be enjoyed, not just endured. We want to cherish the sweet moments and be present during the hard ones while we grow alongside our children. As we have entered motherhood, we have found so much comfort and value in conversations with women in all different stages of motherhood and We are here to share those conversations so we can grow together and embrace all of the joy modern motherhood brings.
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Getting Out with Little Kids
April 12, 2024 15:28 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBIt can be tempting to stay inside all day in a “safe space” for your children. But, we are both believers that getting out of the house is important for your mental health and provides valuable learning opportunities for your children. In this episode we talk all about our favorite outings with kids, family centric vs. kid centric outings, and how we like to prepare for said outings. I don’t know why the only examples of adult outings I could come up with were a hair appointment and OBGYN vis...
BRITT IS 30! Reflecting on a new decade and new phase of family life
April 05, 2024 14:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBParis interviews Britt in this episode all about reflecting on the last decade and looking to the next one. We talk about gaining empathy for others, sliding in and out of hobbies and habits while growing your family, and redefining yourself every few years. Sign up to recieve our weekly newsletter here! If you enjoyed this episode go leave a review on Spotify and the Apple Podcast app.
Prioritizing Healthy Habits with Kids at Home
March 30, 2024 03:47 - 41 minutes - 77 MBWe are no strangers to the fact that it can be difficult to maintain (or start!) healthy habits when you have young kids at home. In this episode we talk about habits we're trying to cultivate and mindset shifts we've made.
Submissions: Life Hacks!
March 22, 2024 16:28 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBAnother life hack episode coming at you! We always appreciate getting the dirty deets of how you get stuff done with littles in tow and this episode didn’t disappoint! I think my favorite new hack is having a 3 step car makeup routine. Thanks for your submissions and thank you for listening!
Early Childhood Learning and Education with Kira Davis
March 18, 2024 17:11 - 57 minutes - 108 MBKira is a previous Preschool teacher, the founder of Kinderfolk (an early childhood curriculum subscription), and mother of 3. We’ve been so excited to have her on the podcast to talk about early childhood education. Whether you choose to homeschool, send your children to a traditional school, or anything in between, this episode will be helpful for you in encouraging a love of learning and curiosity in the home!
Making Time for Personal Pursuits and Side Jobs
March 08, 2024 15:49 - 46 minutes - 86.7 MBA listener requested episode! In today’s episode we address making time for and prioritizing personal pursuits and side jobs. We talk about how we manage our time and child care in our own homes, being on the same page as our spouses, and making lifestyle decisions for our optimal mental health. If you enjoyed this episode please rate and/or review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Thank you!
Spring Holidays! Submission Episode
March 01, 2024 17:06 - 1 hour - 118 MBSubmission episode! Today’s episode is all about the spring holidays that carry us through to summertime. We talk through how we celebrate in our own homes and share your submissions! This episode covers Valentine’s Day, St Patrick’s day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Father’s Day ✨ happy celebrating!
Book Club! Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy
February 23, 2024 16:40 - 52 minutes - 97 MBBook club episode! We have both declared this our new favorite parenting book. Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy walks through a number of parenting challenges while applying overarching principles that matter regardless of age or phase of life. We discuss our favorite quotes, tactical takeaways, mindset shifts, and what we will do differently because of this book. If you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Conversations please take a minute to rate or review us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Accepting the Duality of Motherhood
February 16, 2024 18:37 - 37 minutes - 69.9 MBToday's episode is a chattier conversation talking through the ways we recognize and accept the duality in motherhood. Motherhood is so hard and so good; it is often lonely yet hard to find time for yourself; you can feel out of control and also be the one making all the decisions... it is paradoxical in it's nature. We hope you find this episode as therapeutic as it was for us to talk through! If you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Conversations, please rate and review us on Apple podcasts ...
Valentines Book Club! 8 Rules of Love by Jay Shetty
February 09, 2024 18:02 - 41 minutes - 76.6 MBWe previously read and reviewed Jay Shetty’s Think Like a Monk for the pod. We loved it so much that we decided to read and review his new book, 8 Rules of Love, for our valentines themed episode! This episode isn’t a summary but more a discussion of what we liked and will takeaway. Hope you love it!
Toddler Mom’s Guide to Surviving Winter
February 02, 2024 20:57 - 35 minutes - 66.4 MBSurviving winter is a challenge for all of us- especially when you are simultaneously charged with caring for young kids who have seemingly endless amounts of energy and a great need for the open outdoors. So, we created this episode as a guide to surviving winter with little kids. We talk about winter clothing, activities, mindsets, and outings all with the central purpose of keeping both you and your young ones sane and happy through the cold months.
2024: Ins and Outs
January 19, 2024 17:00 - 35 minutes - 66.5 MBAfter reflecting on our 2023 it only felt natural to record a separate episode about our intentions moving into the new year! Here are our "ins and outs" of 2024. If you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Conversations, please rate and review us on your preferred listening platform!
2023 in Review
January 12, 2024 15:00 - 45 minutes - 86 MBOur first recorded episode of 2024! We've continued the tradition of a "Year in Review" episode now with 2023 in the books. In this episode we talk about both personal and podcast favorites from last year. We discuss top episodes from 2023, books we read and reviewed, and how we've shown up for both ourselves and our children over the last year. Top episodes from last year: Maximizing Life as a Working Mother with Avery Harding Fitness and Motherhood with Meg Miles Making Your Home Feel ...
A Life Update with Olivia Beth Gochnour
January 05, 2024 15:15 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBOur most requested and most listened to guest! Olivia is back with a life update and answers to listener questions. We chat making adult friends, prioritizing spirituality, switching from full time work to working for yourself, and more.
Parting with the Ideal in "Survival Mode"
December 15, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes - 98 MBThere are often phases through these early childhood years that, although wonderful, can also be defined as surviving. These periods of survival are not phases of achieving all of your lofty goals... they are phases of slowing and growing. In today's episode we talk about our priorities and how we measure our successes when we are in these seasons of survival.
Making Your Home Feel Cozy Through the Holidays and Beyond With Isabelle Baker
December 08, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBThis episode was simultaneously the pump up and the permission to go simple this holiday season that I was needing! Isabelle has a true gift for making her vision tangible and beautiful for everyone in her life to enjoy. I couldn't be more excited to share this episode with you and her insight into making your home feel extra cozy throughout this season and beyond!
Cecilia’s Birth Story
December 01, 2023 17:43 - 53 minutes - 99.5 MBThis is the first full birth story we’ve ever recorded! We both love the l&d experience so much and love hearing other’s stories so I’m thrilled to share Paris and Cecilia’s labor and delivery experience.
Date Night For Parents of Young Kids
November 17, 2023 14:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBI had a very special guest host with me for today's episode- my husband! This is a submission episode where we collected and shared date night tips for parents of young kids. We also discussed some of our own ideals and purposes for our regular date nights!
Baby-Led Weaning With Emmy Colton
November 10, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBThis episode is jam packed with helpful information! If you are pregnant, currently have an infant, or even if you have already made the transition to solids but still have questions- this episode is for you! My baby is currently 10 months old and it was so helpful for me to be able to pick Emmy's brain a bit to move forward confidently with our food journey. You can find Emmy on instagram @emmyapproved. If you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Conversations, please leave us a rating or revi...
Slowing Down and Simplifying this Season
November 03, 2023 17:19 - 44 minutes - 82.5 MBFall naturally brings with it a pause, a reminder to slow down and pair down and simplify. I always love a reminder to lean into each season but was left this year pondering what role simplification has to play in my life. A day to day with three young kids can feel far from simple or slow. In this episode we discuss the role of simplifying this fall season as well as this season of life.
Book Club: How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen by Joanna Faber and Julie King
October 27, 2023 14:45 - 59 minutes - 110 MBIt's been a minute since we've done a book review! This book came highly recommended from a friend and I'm so glad we read it for the podcast. The tips and practical application in this book were plentiful and super effective. From playful games to tactics to help your child feel more validated and heard, this book provides a number of tools to help you and your child work together for smoother cooperation. HTTSLKWL (the book in the Title) is geared towards kids ages 2-7. If you enjoyed thi...
Managing (and Avoiding) Burnout as a Parent
October 20, 2023 17:28 - 1 hour - 116 MBThis episode was refreshing to have the first time around and felt just as needed the second time I listened to it in preparation to air! Have you ever found yourself feeling overwhelmed by the simple day to day tasks of being a parent? Or unintentionally zoning out during the majority of your day? Seasons of burnout can be normal, especially if you aren’t intentional about how you manage the stress! This episode is all about how we are finding time to be engaged vs disengaged with our childr...
"Spooky" Stories of Toddler Tales
October 13, 2023 15:26 - 47 minutes - 89.2 MBHalloween is just around the corner and we are dedicating our episode today to "spooky" tales from our listeners! In this episode we chat about halloween traditions, candy, costumes, and share listener stories that were submitted. We hope you have a happy halloween season! If you enjoyed this episode you can join in the conversation on instagram @kindred_conversations and rate and review us on Spotify and your Apple Podcast App.
All things TODDLERS!
October 06, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBThis episode is purely dedicated to toddlers! Toddler meal times, toddler discipline, toddler tantrums, etc. We sourced questions from listeners and covered as many aspects of toddlerhood as we could. We pulled from our experience of each having one child through the toddler years and another one currently in the toddler years. If you enjoyed this episode you can join in the conversation on Instagram @kindred_conversations.
Finding Confidence In Your Unique Parenting
September 29, 2023 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBThis episode is brought to you by Innate. You can shop their products at shopinnate.com and get 15% with code KINDRED15. In this episode we discuss finding the confidence to trust your mothering instinct, test out different parenting tools, and appreciate the skills other mothers have without feeling like you have to replicate it. As time goes on and my kids get older I become more and more grateful for the confidence that I'm doing my best and so are they. We don't always do it perfectly b...
Dividing Household Responsibilities
September 22, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 83.7 MBThis episode is a candid conversation on how we go about dividing responsibilities in our homes. Spoiler: it looks different every day, and we’re okay with that. We talk about the pressure we can feel to make sure things are divvied up “equally” and how comparison plays into our though process.
Hacks for Household Processes
September 15, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes - 97.7 MBSubmission Episode! We asked for all of your tips and tricks for your household processes. How do you stay on top of keeping things clean in your house? Your car? Your life? You answered and we're sharing here! We chat cleaning schedules, car wash outings, and meal prepping!
Third Trimester Prep and Practices
September 08, 2023 15:00 - 53 minutes - 99.9 MBThis episode is all about the third trimester of pregnancy! We share what kind of prep we are doing to prepare for baby as well as what practices we have to enjoy this final stage of pregnancy. If you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Conversations we would love if you would leave a rating and review on your preferred listening platform! You can join in the conversation on Instagram @kindred_conversations.
Transitioning into fall, pregnancy update, and leaning into the rhythms that best suit you
September 01, 2023 06:58 - 1 hour - 121 MBThis episode is a recap on our summers and our feelings about entering into a new season. We talk about traditions we are implementing, school starts, and leaning into the rhythms that best suit you and your family. Paris also gives a pregnancy update and we talk about adjusting expectations based on the phase you are currently in.
What’s worth it?
August 25, 2023 15:12 - 39 minutes - 72.7 MBIn this episode we talk about the hills we will die on! You are constantly sacrificing for convenience as a young mom but there are some lines drawn when we just have a preference that we won’t give up. We discuss trying new thing, trips, and tennis + a few other thoughts. If you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Conversations go give us a rating and review on your preferred listening platform!
Fitness and Motherhood with Meg Miles
August 18, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 90.1 MBWe asked listener questions to this highly anticipated guest and the conversation ended up taking a stronger turn toward motherhood than we had planned! Meg had so much to share with us and was a wealth of knowledge on fitness, entrepreneurship, and perspective in motherhood. We're excited for you to listen! You can find Meg on instagram @meg_miles and @wilma.
Looking Forward to our Future Families!
August 04, 2023 12:37 - 46 minutes - 86.6 MBThe episode is brought to you by Innate. You can shop their beautiful pieces for 15% off with code KINDRED15 at shopinnate.com . Does the internet not prey on moms??? We are always reminded that these years are *fleeting*. “Enjoy it, it goes so fast” is, without a doubt, the most common piece of advice passed down to moms of new babies. Here we are left to wonder if it just all goes to pot? Or is there something good for us in the future too? In this episode we talk all about the things we ar...
Hunt, Gather, Parent Recap!!
July 21, 2023 15:20 - 56 minutes - 105 MBToday's Episode Sponsor is Innate! Clothes for maternity that aren't *maternity clothes*. Here to help you feel confident pregnant, postpartum, and beyond. Use code KINDRED15 for 15% off! Shop here This episode is a recap of our favorite thoughts and takeaways from Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff. We both loved this book so much!! In the episode we chat about some of Michaeleen's tactics to motivate your children to help around the house, taking the pressure off of narrating eve...
Giving Ourselves Permission to Get Outside Help as a Mom!!
July 07, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBLet this stand as our personal pep talk in an effort to give ourselves permission to get outside help! Why are moms always the first to sacrifice their time and needs? After years (and 3 kids later) of telling myself "I can do it all if I just work harder!" I'm coming to the realization that getting outside help is for the benefit of my entire family and is worth every penny to increase the quality of our time spent together. Summer hit hard this year and suddenly having no schedule for myse...
Save vs. Splurge- Motherhood version!
June 23, 2023 15:28 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBThis episode is sponsored by Bloom and Grow. You can purchase The Growing Guide here with code KINDRED40 for 40% off! In this episode we discuss determining when you are done having kids, and the details of making this decision for Britt and her family. We get into what areas we splurge vs save in motherhood (why does everything feel like a splurge??), and our reasoning behind our decisions. Paris shares one area she is currently done spending on. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us...
Father's Day Episode with Special Guests Johnny and Pierce
June 16, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBAs promised, we are finally releasing the episode with our husbands! They answer questions submitted by our listeners in honor of Father's Day. In this episode we talk about tips for new dads, air some marital disagreements, and ultimately discuss what kind of balance works well for us in parenting and marriage. If you enjoyed this episode leave us a rating or review on your Podcast app, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform.
A Friendship Q+A with Madison Romney
June 09, 2023 12:25 - 57 minutes - 107 MBThis episode is a hot topic with one of our favorite friendship experts! Madison is the face behind the @flourishingfriend instagram account and offers individual friendship coaching as well as freely gives advice and tips for common friendship conundrums on her page. For the format of the episode we entirely used listener questions! We talk about vulnerability, friendship trios, choosing to step back from a friendship in an intentional way, and Madison briefly mentions her thoughts on "best...
Trip Recaps and Traveling Dynamics with Young Kids
June 02, 2023 06:01 - 51 minutes - 96.6 MBWe both just got back from summer trips with our families and wanted to break down the logistics and dynamics of traveling with young kids. We give our trip recaps, talk about expectations for the airplane, brush up on the ins and outs of traveling with other adults without kids, and discuss how we plan to adjust in the future.
Bedtime Routine, Anyone?
May 26, 2023 06:25 - 37 minutes - 69.1 MBWe are talking all about bedtime routines in today's episode. Bedtime has the potential to evoke some strong emotions (both positive and negative) so we dive into how we have recently (and continually) revamped our routines to make it a more enjoyable part of our day. We share our respective routines and some tips we've been given-all regarding Mr. Sandman.
A Pregnancy and Postpartum Update
May 19, 2023 07:33 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBA little pregnancy update from Paris and postpartum update from Britt! We are chatting about baby names, a reality check about our checklists, nursing, naming babies, and mental health. Pregnancy and postpartum brings an onslaught of change and emotion so it's always a bit therapeutic to chat about and hear from others. We are excited to share our experiences from the last few months! This episode is brought to you from Merit. Use this link for a discount on their clean beauty products!
Tell Me How Much You Love... Motherhood
May 12, 2023 07:01 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBHappy Mother's Day! Parenting can receive a lot of heat (often understandably so) but we are BIG believers in leaning into all the things we love about it. Because at the end of the day, we loooove motherhood. So, this Mothers Day we asked you to tell us all of the things that you love about it so we can share with our community and spread the feel-good emotions. We hope you spend a little extra time today, this weekend, and whenever you need it, listing all of the things you love about bein...
A Little High Maintenance to be Low Maintenance
May 05, 2023 06:12 - 23 minutes - 44 MBInspired by a tik-tok trend, this episode is an ode to the high maintenance things women do to stay "low maintenance" majority of the time. Moms tend to let themselves take the backseat when it comes to indulgent routines (we are not immune to this) but we believe that there are a few rituals that fill our cups just for the fun and beauty of it. We talk about hair removal, food culture, skin care and more. If you enjoyed listening to this episode of Kindred Conversations please leave a rev...
Book Club: Atomic Habits
April 28, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 105 MBBook Club Episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear. We are so excited to share this book review with you! We have both read Atomic Habits previously and thoroughly enjoyed rereading for this episode. If you want the tools to change the course of your life, this book is for you! In this episode we share the tools learned in this book and anecdotes of how we want to implement in our lives.
Does Your Routine Need a Little Spring Cleaning?
April 21, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 71.6 MBIn this episode we discuss our method for leaning into the spring time and cleaning up a few habits and routines that have slipped over the winter. We are so excited to be seeing warmer days and coming out of what felt like hibernation. We also talk about how spring provides a great opportunity to revisit your friendships and how you are showing up.
Rerun Episode: Practicing Gratitude!
April 14, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 61.9 MBThis is a rerun of an episode aired in July of 2021. This episode features Consultant Daren Baird and addresses ways to practice gratitude in our daily lives. We felt like this is always a good reminder for all of us and a great topic to revisit at this time. We hope you will join us again next week!
Loving Your Home Now with Foundation Goods
April 07, 2023 13:49 - 56 minutes - 105 MBThis is for sure a favorite conversation we have had on the podcast! Not only did Caitlin and Bethany come full of tips to better design and decorate my home, but they also had the most encouraging message about loving and embracing my home just the way it is and creating the environment I want through small and approachable changes. Caitlin Creer and Bethany Christensen are cofounders of Foundation Goods, a beautiful home goods store and interior design firm. They design some of the most hi...
Incorporating Play as an Adult
March 31, 2023 15:35 - 28 minutes - 52.6 MBSubmission Episode! In this episode we discuss how you (and we) are incorporating play as an adult. A few submissions include limiting screen time, getting outside, and moving your body. If you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Conversations you can leave a rating and review on your preferred listening platform! Mentioned in this episode: Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff Episode about How to Break up with Your Phone How to Break up With Your Phone by Catharine Price