THIS is Legit Motherhood
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsTHIS is Legit Motherhood is all about real and raw motherhood. This podcast will open up the world of motherhood to those who are soon to be moms, new moms, and even seasoned moms to all the things that make motherhood hard and chaotic, but also the freakin’ awesome and beautiful parts of it too. I wanted to start this podcast because I wanted to create a place for moms to remember who they are, what they are doing and capable of, and know that they are absolutely not alone in this journey. Join me as I interview other moms in all different mom situations that you will surely find relatable. I also share some of my motherhood stories and experiences with you because surely I'm not the only one who's had a screaming kid in the grocery store or ordered pizza again because it was a long busy day with the kids. Listen along...and remember you are LEGIT mama!
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Episode 21: Momentum in Motherhood
November 27, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutes - 40.4 MBDo you ever feel like you get in funks in your motherhood where you feel tired, unproductive, and just no drive to do another thing? In this interview, Katie Fleming opens up about her journey of motherhood and the things she does to keep her momentum in motherhood. That doesn't mean she never has a bad day, but she has learned how to bounce back quickly. She has some amazing insights and teaches an amazing trick she does to stay on task. Highlights of our chat: >How to get out of your...
Episode 21: Momentum in Motherhood with Katie Fleming
November 27, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutes - 40.4 MBDo you ever feel like you get in funks in your motherhood where you feel tired, unproductive, and just no drive to do another thing? In this interview, Katie Fleming opens up about her journey of motherhood and the things she does to keep her momentum in motherhood. That doesn't mean she never has a bad day, but she has learned how to bounce back quickly. She has some amazing insights and teaches an amazing trick she does to stay on task. Highlights of our chat: >How to get out of your...
Episode 20: The Unexpected Doors that Open in Motherhood with Emma Natter
November 20, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 36.3 MBEmma loves to learn and she knew she always wanted to be a mom! But when she became a mom, she didn't realize how much she would still love to learn and how being a natural nurturing mom was hard for her. In a matter of a move to New York and her husband quitting a job that wasn't the right fit for him, she started a business and now provides financially for her family while her husband stays home with the kiddos. Her journey is inspiring! Some highlights of what we talk about are: >Th...
Episode 20: The Unexpected Doors that Open in Motherhood
November 20, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 36.3 MBEmma loves to learn and she knew she always wanted to be a mom! But when she became a mom, she didn't realize how much she would still love to learn and how being a natural nurturing mom was hard for her. In a matter of a move to New York and her husband quitting a job that wasn't the right fit for him, she started a business and now provides financially for her family while her husband stays home with the kiddos. Her journey is inspiring! Some highlights of what we talk about are: >Th...
Episode 19: How to Handle a Threenager
November 13, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 39.6 MBThe question we all want answered...how do you handle a threenager?? I got to chat with Amanda who is currently going through the 3 year old stage with one of her kids...and it's her second time going through this unique, hard and fun toddler stage. What makes a 3 year old unique and sometimes difficult to parent? Amanda gives us some of her best advice and experience with having three year olds, but also the things she has really enjoyed about that age. Some highlights of what w...
Episode 19: How to Handle a Threenager with Amanda Accoily
November 13, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 39.6 MBThe question we all want answered...how do you handle a threenager?? I got to chat with Amanda who is currently going through the 3 year old stage with one of her kids...and it's her second time going through this unique, hard and fun toddler stage. What makes a 3 year old unique and sometimes difficult to parent? Amanda gives us some of her best advice and experience with having three year olds, but also the things she has really enjoyed about that age. Some highlights of what w...
Episode 18: Making Time for Your Hobbies
November 06, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 16.9 MBI love music! I love writing, playing the piano and singing. It's one of my joys and passions. After having kids...I certainly feel like I lost myself and didn't have time to do the thing I loved so much. As the years have gone by, and I now have two kids, in order to do the things I love, I have to MAKE the time. You want the simple advice on how to have time for your hobby, you have to change your thoughts and you have to MAKE the time. And you can do it! Don't be afraid to ask for some ...
Episode 17: The Powerful Light in the Darkness of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety with Jane Selman
October 30, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode of THIS is Legit Motherhood...I got to talk with my friend Jane about her experience of going to a psych ward after both deliveries of her babies. She talks about the traumatic experience, but also how it helped her cope and move forward with dealing with her postpartum depression and anxiety. Jane talks about how some people who haven't experienced issues with mental illness don't realize that depression can happen to anyone, even if you have a seemingly perfect life and ...
Episode 17: The Powerful Light in the Darkness of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
October 30, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode of THIS is Legit Motherhood...I got to talk with my friend Jane about her experience of going to a psych ward after both deliveries of her babies. She talks about the traumatic experience, but also how it helped her cope and move forward with dealing with her postpartum depression and anxiety. Jane talks about how some people who haven't experienced issues with mental illness don't realize that depression can happen to anyone, even if you have a seemingly perfect life and ...
Episode 16: Mom bun, sweat pants and Netflix: Legit Mom Survival Mode
October 23, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 23.8 MBThe chiropractor told me to rest and not pick up my two year old...and my first thoughts were....how in the world am I going to survive?? I recently had a month and a half of constant unexpected family emergencies, injuries, and illnesses and I wondered how in the world we were surviving. And some of those days...I had to lay on the couch and rest and put on the TV. I went into "survival mode"! In this episode of THIS is Legit Motherhood, I get real with you about those days we have t...
Episode 15: One Mama, Two Different Breastfeeding Experiences with Emily Mayfield
October 16, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode, my friend Emily talks about her two very different experiences with breastfeeding. She opens up about the beautiful part every mom anticipates, but also how breastfeeding was hard when she realized she was struggle with D-MER (Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex). Some key points brought up in the episode: Emily shares the different experiences she had between her first and second child with breastfeeding What D-MER is, how to recognize it, and to not be afraid to ask for help...
Episode 14: How to Have a Confident Birth Experience with Megan Hamzawi
October 09, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes - 42.3 MBMegan and her husband high-fived just minutes after their first child was born, and shortly after that, they shared a victory slice of birthday cake. Since then, her enthusiasm and passion for the childbirth process has only grown, and with it, her desire to advocate for improved maternity care nationwide. In addition to her work as a childbirth educator and birth doula, Megan is also a creative mother of two inquisitive children and the wife of a perpetually stressed PhD student. I...
Episode 13: Getting Legit About Pregnancy
October 02, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 25.8 MBBy request of a good friend of mine...we are talking about pregnancy! This is a gold mine episode for any of you not yet pregnant or expecting your first! But also fun for those of you who are pregnant again or want to reminisce the pregnancy days. I get really honest and open with you about all things pregnancy from how my body changed, how I found out about both my pregnancies, and how I swore I was having a girl because of my crazy pregnancy symptoms. The pregnancy journey is differe...
Episode 12: Faith Can Fuel Confidence in Yourself with Emmy Cornwell
September 27, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this episode, I had the opportunity to interview my good friend Emmy Cornwell. Emmy is an online body confidence coach who helps women lose 10-20 pounds and keep their curves without being a slave to the scale. Her mission is to help women unlock their true identities through a healthy lifestyle and by getting them wins on their weight loss journeys, it opens the door to true total body transformation from the head to the heart. Emmy has such an amazing presence about her. Her fun conf...
Episode 11: Create a Strong Sense of Self Through Style and Body Positivity with Ilyssa Herrington
September 18, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 28.3 MBEpisode 11: In this episode, I get to chat with personal wardrobe stylist Ilyssa Herrington. Ilyssa focuses on body positivity and finding your authentic style. She has a love of all things design and went to the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in LA, which is basically the Harvard of fashion schools. She has worked as a celebrity and editorial stylist, but she found her passion, helping real women with styling while working at Anthropologie. Two years ago, she recovered from a...
Episode 10: Haili's Legit Health Journey
September 11, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 30.3 MBHey ladies! I am opening up a lot about my health journey! I haven't shared my experience with my health and body in a long time. But I felt like it was time to open up about it again because it's something that has been a huge part of my life since having both of my kids. I take you back to middle school and how my thoughts around my body and confidence started young and have evolved and changed a lot over the years. I chat about when I found out I had PCOS, my body changing afte...
Episode 9: Believe in Yourself: Wise Mom Advice from a Single Mom in LA with Ashton Roberts
August 28, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 39.4 MBEpisode 9: In this episode, I had the pleasure of bringing one of my long time friends from high school on the show. Ashton Roberts is an Office Manager in Los Angeles and also a freelance artist. She has an eight year old son who she says is "just amazing". She loves to keep up with the news and social issues, and enjoy most anything on HBO. She loves good food and cooking, but also down to eat fast food any time. She is also a huge book lover; the first thing you see in her apartment are b...
Episode 8: Legit Self Care: Taking Care of Yourself is NOT Selfish
August 21, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 25.1 MBSelf care is a hot topic buzzing around social media and today I wanted to get legit about what that means, especially in terms of being a mom. You are not being selfish if you need to take time for yourself. Self care can be fun like going out for a girls night or going to get your nails done, but self care is also and most importantly...taking care of your mental and physical health. In order to be the best mom you can be, you have to take care of yourself too. Don't be afraid to make it...
Episode 7: "Your Mess is Your Message": Turning Life's Challenges into Opportunities with Lauren Golden
August 14, 2019 03:30 - 47 minutes - 39.9 MBEpisode 7: In this episode, we get to chat with Lauren Golden! She is the fearless leader of The Free Mama Movement and a thriving community of tens of thousands of women who don’t want to choose between family and financial stability. Her mission is simple: Lauren wants to ensure that no mother ever has to sacrifice time with her babies in order to provide for them. Lauren is also a #1 International Bestselling Author. In her book, The Free Mama: How to Work from Home, Control your Schedule...
Episode 6: Faith in Your Everyday Mom Life with Maddie Goldie
August 07, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this episode, my childhood friend, Maddie, shares stories and thoughts on how she has needed faith in her life as a new mom. Maddie Goldie is Southern-raised and a lover of flowers, ice cream, and sushi. She is married to a half-Scottish Georgia boy, and they have a son and a daughter who are the lights of their lives. Before her life as a stay-at-home mom, she worked in Human Resources, first at a start-up and then for an university IT office. She enjoys music/singing, ultimate frisbe...
Episode 5: A Day in the Life of Mom of 3 with Brittanie Smith
August 01, 2019 04:30 - 37 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this episode, my good friend Brittanie takes us from breakfast to bedtime with three kids. She truly shows us the day in the life of motherhood. Brittanie Smith is a stay at home more of three beautiful children. She has an almost 5 year old, an almost 3 year old (both have August birthdays..wish her luck she says!) and a 2 month old. She has a Bachelors Degree from Brigham Young University in Communication Disorders. Before her life as a mom, she worked as the Assistant to the Director...
Episode 4: Being More than Mommy is OK with Julie Ciardi
August 01, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this episode I had the privilege to interview my client and friend, Julie Ciardi. Julie is a life and business coach who helps mamas remember that they are more than a mommy. She left a corporate vice president of marketing job of 16 years leading over 200 people, to start not just 1, but 2 businesses and a network marketing business. She caught the entrepreneurship bug and has never been happier! She is married and the mother to 3 children. Here are a couple highlights in this intervi...
Episode 3: You Do You
August 01, 2019 03:30 - 23 minutes - 20.4 MBHave you ever heard the phrase "You do you"?? You are going to be the best judge as to what is best for you, your kids and you family as a whole. Trust yourself when it comes to making decisions! This is not a podcast about how to do it the right way. This isn’t the if you do these every steps...your motherhood journey won’t be hard anymore. This is a place for moms to share their stories and experiences about child birth, dealing with a toddler, transition from 1 to 2 kids, and so much m...
Episode 2: Haili's Legit Motherhood Story
August 01, 2019 03:00 - 23 minutes - 20.1 MBYou are listening to part 2 of my intro series to give you a better idea as to who I am and why this podcast is now out in the world! My name is Haili Murch. I am the mother of 2 kids and this episode is all about my journey of motherhood up to the point where I am today. I knew I always wanted to be a mom, but once it all started happening, it was much harder than I ever expected. The sleepless nights and post baby hormones. It has not been an easy ride. But I am grateful for even the ...
Episode 1: THIS is Legit Motherhood Intro
July 31, 2019 01:18 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBWelcome to the THIS is Legit Motherhood podcast! You are listening to part 1 of 2 introductory episodes that give you a better idea as to what this podcast is all about! This is Legit Motherhood is all about the real and raw things in motherhood. This podcast will open up the world of motherhood to those who are soon to be moms, new moms, and even seasoned moms to all the things that make motherhood hard and chaotic, but also the freakin’ awesome and beautiful parts of having kids. I wan...