True Rules Podcast

Thanksgiving was #LIT, literally

From making their own holiday traditions to pooping (not standing) on couches. The last couple of weeks have been hectic, but this week the girls finally catch up and chat about their feisty 2 year olds and their different approaches to ambition in motherhood.

Motherhood Changes You #thatsfacts

A shift happens when you become a parent. It makes you different. If it is for better or for worse is only up to you to decide... In this episode, per usual, we discuss so many things, from drinking 4Lokos to managing the personalities of toddlers... we're figuring it out day by day. 

Girl Talk is Good for the Soul

 As we jump back into our girl chat for the not-so-perfect women and moms, everything is on the table. From holiday planning to the children maturing to bettering ourselves, catch up with us.

Who Made Gentle Parenting Hot?!

It's been a long time, we shouldn't have left you... but here we are back with a new season! Michelle and Bri jump into this episode with updates on raising strong-minded toddlers, figuring out parenting in real-time, and getting to the root of the gentle parenting trend. 

TRIGGER WARNING! Loss, Love, & Borrowed Time: A Conversation with Bri's Mom, Janina Ramos

TRIGGER WARNING: Before you listen to this episode, please note that we discuss loss. We want to be considerate, share, and support all motherhood journies, but also want you to be considerate of your mental capacity. In this episode, Bri and Michelle chat with Janina Ramos, Bri's mom, and delve into her introduction to motherhood, how it has shaped her perspective on parenting. We'll continue her story next week. 

What's Worse?! Feeding or Changing Diapers

As the kids get older Bri and Michelle discuss the innate parts of their personalities and how we navigate tantrums, coming up with options that they'll actually eat, and continuing to go through postpartum.

Never Underestimate the Power of Help: Ask & Accept It

For the first time, both kids are sick, and they've passed their illness onto the rest of the family. When you feel sick, you realize how helpful it is to have people you trust around to help take care of the children. Bri and Michelle have different levels of help, but both women can admit -- it is truly a gift to have when raising a family.

So Many Layers but is Condola or Lawrence the Blame?!

This is the first time we've brought TV into our chat, but episode 3 of Insecure presented so many emotions for us as women that we had to bring our conversation out of our texts and actually chat through it on this week's episode. There are so many layers and complexities to relationships and deciding to have a child -- there is no right or wrong, but here we chat through our POV.

Day Care, High Chairs, Birthday Parties: We're Real Ass Moms

Bri and Michelle catch up on the happenings of motherhood from going through daycare selection, planning birthday parties, and all of the ends and outs of navigating motherhood as best friends.

Let's talk about sex baby... but also a bunch of other stuff

After so many requests to talk about sex, we wanted to get into the changes that can happen once you have children, the pressures of societal norms, feeling confident & secure, and getting back to being the best version of you. Life is a journey, and we're just sharing the real tea on our approach and opinions as we navigate our experience in real-time.

You're not alone... We hope we're not either!

Michelle and Bri speak about the many unspoken changes and adjustments that come with motherhood. There are tons of internal and external pressures but ultimately we want you to know that all of your feelings are valid. It's ok to feel tired, overwhelmed, and appreciative all at the same time! You are not alone in your feelings, we hope you can relate to us too!

Ya'll these kids are growing up: WTF?!

Chatting through the kids getting older. It's insane to know the kids are turning one, going to school, eating food, being little humans. How did we get here?!

Guess Who's Bizzack: A Recap!

After taking a six-month hiatus to manage our children, our families, our social lives, and everything else... we're finally back to bring ya'll into our motherhood journey as first-time moms managing it all.

Hot Mom Summer Loading

Typical Tuesday with two best friends spilling the tea. We discuss an array of topics from getting the kids on a sleep schedule, the COVID vaccine, to our thoughts on having more children and having a hot mom summer!

Get Out of My Bed... Co-Sleeping + Work + Life

If you just need a little girl talk in your life, this episode is for you! In casual convo we chat about everything from poop on the comforter to managing work, to the milestones of the kids. Come on into our world!!

Notes from a seasoned Mom... RELAX!

We invited our friend Jourdan (mom of two) to discuss motherhood and how it's impacted her world as a wife and a woman. We get candid about keeping your relationship priority, and staying true to who you are as a woman, without the man or the kids. Her last bit of advice, relax!! Be sure to check out Jourdan's clothing line, www.solepurposethreads.com

Criticism & Colorism Start in the Home

After hearing what Meghan Markle experienced we wanted to explore how colorism and self-critique has shown up and impacted us in our own lives.

Postpartum... 6 Weeks Wasn't Enough

Bri and Michelle discuss their journey through postpartum to this point. It's not all smiling faces and pretty pictures, it's hard mentally, physically, emotionally, but we are pushing through. We never want to paint the picture as easier or harder than it has to be... it just is what it is.

Parenthood is A Partnership: Meet the Husbands Part 2

Briana and Michelle's husbands join the friends on this episode to share their perspectives on life and parenting to this point. The fathers discuss their approach to parenting, how they believe they can best support their wives, and what their journey has been like.

Parenthood is A Partnership: Meet the Husbands Part 1

Briana and Michelle's husbands join the friends on this episode to share their perspectives on life and parenting to this point. The fathers discuss their approach to parenting, how they believe they can best support their wives, and what their journey has been like.

We Need Facts: Insight from Medical Professionals

In this episode Bri and Michelle chat with two medical Professionals, Jamila Williams-Kane, Nurse Practitioner and Dr. Jamal Winkler, CRNA. They shed their perspectives on maternal mortality, preparedness for delivery, thoughts about doulas, and trusting your medical team to advocate for you.

What's A Perfect Mom Anyway?

A few more months into motherhood and a lot more confident in their abilities, Bri & Michelle discuss what it means to be a 'good mom', goal setting as a new parent, and how to balance it all.

Season 1 Finale Part II: 21 Questions

We delve into a range of questions from our listeners tackling some old topics but a lot of new ones. We share our best moments of 2020 and our expectations going into the new year

Season 1 Finale Part I: 21 Questions

We delve into a range of questions from our listeners tackling some old topics but a lot of new ones. We share our best moments of 2020 and our expectations going into the new year

I Used to Say I Wanted Twins, but Sis!!

Motherhood Wins & Woes: We're figuring it out

Bri & Michelle chat through motherhood updates including a colicky baby, managing friendships, birth control and life after the 6 weeks.

Bottle or Breast... What's Best?!

We dive deeper into our perspectives on breastfeeding vs. bottle feeding, plus provide updates on our current state as new moms, including our favorite products.

Can We Talk Our Sh*t... Again?!: Hold Your Judgment

Being a new mom comes with its own challenges and what we don't need is the judgement of others, we're hard enough on ourselves. This episode we spend time getting some ish off of our chest to remind others to lead with compassion, kindness, and consideration of others... or just to mind their business.

A Beautiful Birth is Possible: Bri's Labor & Delivery

The majority of birthing stories we hear are scary AF, but Bri's experience was the total opposite. We chat through the preparation for a good L&D plus a few things to expect postpartum.

Surreal Feelings & Grand Expectations Part 1: Ariane Ellsberry

Michelle and Bri chat with Ariane Ellsberry about the ups and downs that come with our feelings and expectations during and after pregnancy.

"HELP ME!!": Michelle's Labor & Delivery

Everyone says every birth is different, but unfortunately for Black women -we're noticing a trend. Check out Michelle's birthing experience

Covid-19 is Real: So Love Us from Afar

Being pregnant during a pandemic is scary, but figuring out how to introduce your newborn to family & friends during a pandemic is even scarier. We chat about our opinions on how to navigate to keep the whole gang safe.

Conception & Vulnerability: When A Thug Cries

It's all smiles and sunshine for the pregnancy announcement, but the journey to get there is not always easy. Michelle shares her conception journey and Bri shares what it was like supporting her through the process. 

Privacy Exposed: We're Definitely Not Mommy Gurus

Introduction to best friends Bri & Michelle sharing who they are, why they started this podcast, and welcoming you into their journey of pregnancy, parenting, and living life on their own terms -- as all women should!