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  • Beautifully Postpartum: Redefining Self-Care with Courtney Boylan from Le Lolo Ep 137

    Beautifully Postpartum: Redefining Self-Care with Courtney Boylan from Le Lolo Ep 137
    2026/09/02

    This episode is brought to you by Legendairy Milk. Use code NEWMOM15 at checkout to get 15% off She's Flowing.

    Join us for an honest, practical conversation with Courtney Boylan, founder of Le Lolo, who’s on a mission to beautify postpartum care. Courtney reframes postpartum self-care as more than quick fixes or Instagram-ready moments — it’s about dignity, functionality, and building sustainable routines that honor new parents’ needs. She shares design-minded solutions, mindset shifts, and real-life routines for parents juggling newborn care, limited sleep, and other responsibilities.

    What we cover

    • A broader definition of postpartum self-care beyond “sleep when the baby sleeps”
    • Cultural expectations that block sustainable postpartum recovery
    • Practical, non-negotiable self-care routines for busy new parents
    • How partners, family, and healthcare providers can better support individualized postpartum needs
    • Small mindset shifts and daily practices to rebuild identity, confidence, and agency
    • The design thinking behind Le Lolo’s products and why beauty + function matters in postpartum essentials

    Who this episode is for

    • New and expecting parents
    • Partners and family members supporting someone postpartum
    • Postpartum care advocates, doulas, and clinicians
    • Parents who want practical self-care strategies that actually fit real life

    Guest

    Courtney Boylan — Founder of Le Lolo; creator of thoughtfully designed, beautiful postpartum essentials inspired by her experience as a mom of three.

    Connect with Courtney Boylan:

    • Official Website: https://wearelelolo.com/
    • IG: @wearelelolo
    • TikTok: @wearelelolo

    Key takeaways

    • Postpartum self-care is practical, individualized, and dignified — not just errands and baths.
    • Design and aesthetics can improve how postpartum products are used and how parents feel while using them.
    • Small, consistent routines (tailored to your life) beat idealized, unsustainable “self-care” strategies.
    • Support systems—partners, family, clinicians—play a crucial role when they recognize and validate individual needs.
    • Rebuilding a sense of self starts with small daily practices and permission to prioritize care.

    Giveaway

    We’re giving away a Le Lolo postpartum care set! To enter, answer the giveaway question in this episode and submit your response on Instagram: @newmomtalk.podcast. Winner announced on the show’s IG.

    Resources mentioned

    • Le Lolo — postpartum essentials designed by Courtney Boylan
    • Legendairy Milk — use code NEWMOM15 for 15% off She's Flowing

    Subscribe for more episodes about postpartum health and practical parenting. Follow @newmomtalk.podcast on Instagram to enter the giveaway and keep up with episode extras.

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  • Executive & Mama: Real Systems for Real-Life Balance with Aly Wente from Wente Family Vineyards Ep. 136

    Executive & Mama: Real Systems for Real-Life Balance with Aly Wente from Wente Family Vineyards Ep. 136
    2026/08/19
    This episode is brought to you by Legendairy Milk. Use code NEWMOM15 at checkout to get 15% off She's Flowing.Aly Wente — fifth-generation winegrower and Chief Revenue Officer of Wente Family Vineyards — joins us to talk real strategies for reconciling a demanding career and a thriving family life. Drawing on leadership at America’s oldest continuously family-owned winery and a modern, sustainability-minded approach, Aly reframes the idea of “balance,” shares systems that actually work, and names the practical supports that help prevent burnout while preserving what matters most.What we coverWhether “balance” is realistic or needs reframing as priorities, rhythm, or boundariesHow to distinguish non-negotiable commitments from habits driven by guilt or expectationConcrete approaches to managing the mental and logistical load of career + householdBoundary-setting tactics for work and home that hold up under pressureHigh-impact systems, routines, and outside supports that make day-to-day life manageableWhere to start when you feel overwhelmed: small, sustainable first stepsWho this episode is forWorking parents navigating career and caregiving responsibilitiesMoms returning to work or climbing the ladder while raising childrenPartners, managers, and HR leaders who support working familiesAnyone seeking practical systems to reduce stress and increase presence at work and homeAbout our GuestAly Wente — Fifth-generation winegrower and Chief Revenue Officer, Wente Family Vineyards. Aly leads brand, hospitality, and customer experience strategy while honoring a 140+ year family legacy and applying a modern, sustainability-focused perspective to California wine.Connect with Aly Wente:Official Website: https://wentevineyards.com/IG: @wente & @alywenteonealKey takeawaysBalance is often less about perfect equality and more about clarity of priorities, boundaries, and rhythms.Audit your commitments: identify what truly needs your time versus what can be delegated, delayed, or dropped.Share the mental load by naming tasks, assigning ownership, and using simple systems (calendars, shared lists, routines).Boundary-setting requires clear communication, predictable routines, and consistent follow-through — both at work and at home.Start with one small system (e.g., weekly planning session, shared family calendar, or a dedicated self-care appointment) and build from there.Outside supports (childcare, flexible work arrangements, professional networks) compound impact — ask for them early and often.Practical tips mentionedRun a weekly 20–30 minute family planning huddle to align priorities and shift logistic load.Batch work and family tasks into predictable blocks to reduce context switching.Use a shared digital calendar and task list so responsibilities are visible and transferable.Normalize asking for help and negotiate flexible solutions at work with specific proposals.Protect at least one non-negotiable recovery routine (sleep, movement, or a weekly reset) to reduce burnout risk.Resources mentionedWente Family Vineyards — company and hospitality informationSuggested tools: shared calendars (Google Calendar, iCal), shared task apps (Todoist, Trello), family planning templatesSubscribe for more stories from working parents and leaders balancing career and family. Share your best practical tip for work–mom balance on Instagram and tag @newmomtalk.podcast — we may feature listener tips on a future episode.work mom balance, work–mom life balance, Aly Wente, Wente Family Vineyards, working parents, mom career balance, managing mental load, boundary setting for parents, family logistics systems, burnout prevention for moms, parental support strategies, sustainable routines for parents, shared family calendar, weekly family planning, flexible work for parents, leadership and parenting, winery leadership, California wine and family business, Legendairy Milk, Legendairy Milk nursing supplements, Legendairy Milk prenatal products, Legendairy Milk postpartum supplements, Legendairy Milk products, nursing supplements, prenatal supplements, postpartum products, She's Flowing discount, NEWMOM15www.NewMomTalk.comBuy Me A CoffeeIG: @NewMomTalk.PodcastYouTube: @NewMomTalkMariela@NewMomTalk.comInterested in being a guest? Shoot us an email!- best parenting podcast- best new mom podcast- best podcasts for new moms- best pregnancy podcast- best podcast for expecting moms- best podcast for moms- best podcast for postpartum- best prenatal podcast- best postnatal podcast- best podcast for postnatal moms- best podcast for pregnancy moms- new mom - expecting mom- first time mom
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  • Balance Early: At-Home Strategies to Reduce Developmental Delays with Shannon Davis from InspiraSpark E 135

    Balance Early: At-Home Strategies to Reduce Developmental Delays with Shannon Davis from InspiraSpark E 135
    2026/08/05

    This episode is brought to you by InspiraSpark — thanks to Shannon Davis and the Little Balance Box for supporting the show.

    Join us as Shannon Davis — mom, physical therapist, and inventor of the Little Balance Box — breaks down practical, research-informed ways parents can reduce the risk or impact of developmental delays at home. Shannon explains what “developmental delay” really means, reveals common baby gear and routines that can unintentionally hinder motor development, and walks through how the Little Balance Box was designed differently to support natural movement and balance. This episode is full of compassionate, actionable advice for caregivers who feel worried or guilty: how to shift your mindset from fear to advocacy, simple daily activities to do while waiting for specialist care, and ways to support both children and parents through early development challenges.

    What we cover:

    • What developmental delay means and everyday baby gear that can interfere with development
    • The design goals behind the Little Balance Box and how it supports natural movement
    • Reframing parental guilt into empowered advocacy and practical next steps
    • Ways the Little Balance Box supports entire families — not just kids with delays
    • Immediate, safe at-home strategies for families without immediate access to specialists or early-intervention services

    Who this episode is for:

    • New and expecting parents
    • Caregivers and early-childhood educators
    • Pediatric therapists and clinicians
    • Anyone interested in practical, movement-based tools to support early motor development

    About Our Guest:
    Shannon Davis — Mom, licensed physical therapist, and inventor of the Little Balance Box (InspiraSpark)

    Connect with Blair Mohr:

    • Official Website: https://inspiraspark.com/
    • IG: @inspiraspark
    • TikTok: @inspiraspark

    Key takeaways:

    • Simple changes at home can protect and promote healthy motor milestones.
    • Gear and positioning matter — some popular products can restrict movement and delay skills.
    • Small, consistent play and balance activities build resilience and motor confidence.
    • Parents can take meaningful, safe actions even before specialist evaluation.
    • Tools designed with developmental principles can support the whole family.

    Resources mentioned:

    • Little Balance Box — designed by Shannon Davis (InspiraSpark) (Note: This episode is sponsored by InspiraSpark.)

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  • The Mental Load Is Real: What It's Actually Doing to Your Mind & Body with Dr. Minisha Ghimire Ep 134

    The Mental Load Is Real: What It's Actually Doing to Your Mind & Body with Dr. Minisha Ghimire Ep 134
    2026/07/22

    This episode is brought to you by Legendairy Milk. Use code NEWMOM15 at checkout to get 15% off She's Flowing.

    You've fed the baby, done the laundry, remembered the pediatrician appointment, mentally scheduled tomorrow's daycare drop-off, and somehow still feel like you're forgetting something. Sound familiar? That's the mental load — and for new mothers, it rarely gets talked about the way it should.

    In this episode, Mariela sits down with Dr. Minisha Ghimire, physician in internal medicine and obesity medicine, and founder of Momkinz, to have an honest, eye-opening conversation about the invisible weight so many mothers carry — and what it's actually doing to their health.

    This one hits different. Whether you're in the thick of the newborn stage or years into motherhood and still feeling it — you'll want to listen to this.

    In This Episode, We Cover:

    🧠 What the mental load actually is — and why it's so much deeper than just being busy or exhausted

    🧠 Why new mothers so often become the "default parent" — and whether that's a choice or something that quietly happens over time

    🧠 The real long-term impact of carrying the mental load on a mother's mental and physical health — from a physician's perspective

    🧠 Why "just ask for help" doesn't work — and what kind of support actually moves the needle

    🧠 Realistic things moms can do to lighten the load — plus the bigger systemic conversation we can't ignore

    About Our Guest:

    Dr. Minisha Ghimire is a physician training in internal medicine and obesity medicine, and the founder of Momkinz. She is a passionate advocate for postpartum mothers and believes that supporting moms goes far beyond the six-week checkup. Her work sits at the intersection of medicine and maternal wellness, and she brings both clinical insight and genuine compassion to every conversation about motherhood.

    Connect with Dr. Minisha Ghimire:

    • Official Website: www.momkinz.com
    • YouTube: @momkinz

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  • The Organized Home is Possible: Real Systems for Busy Moms with Blair Mohr Ep. 133

    The Organized Home is Possible: Real Systems for Busy Moms with Blair Mohr Ep. 133
    2026/07/08

    If you've ever looked around your house at 7pm and felt completely defeated by the clutter, the to-do list, and the sheer volume of stuff that comes with raising little ones — this episode is for you.

    Mariela sits down with Blair Moht, mom of two boys and owner of The Organized Mommy Co., a professional organizing company built specifically for families. Blair's approach isn't about having a Pinterest-perfect home — it's about creating systems that actually work for real life, reducing the daily decision fatigue that quietly drains moms, and building habits that stick even when your schedule is packed and your energy is low.

    If you've ever thought "I'm just not an organized person" — Blair is about to change your mind.

    In This Episode, We Cover:

    🏠 The most common ways disorganization shows up in family homes — and why it's not a personal failure

    🏠 The foundational systems every household should have in place, and the best place to start when everything feels overwhelming

    🏠 How to build habits that actually stick — even with young kids, a full schedule, and zero mental energy to spare

    🏠 Small, realistic shifts families can make right now that have the biggest impact on daily stress and decision fatigue

    🏠 The best tools, apps, and systems for busy families — and how to figure out which ones are actually worth your time

    About Our Guest:

    Blair Mohtris a mom of two boys and the owner of The Organized Mommy Co., a professional organizing company dedicated to helping families — especially moms — create better systems so they can love their home and feel less stressed in their spaces. Blair believes that an organized home isn't a luxury, it's a game changer for your mental health, your relationships, and your daily quality of life.

    Connect with Blair Mohr:

    • Official Website: www.theorganizedmommyco.com
    • IG: @theorganizedmommyco
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  • Your Placenta Might be the Postpartum Recovery Tool You Haven't Considered Yet with Samantha Davis Ep 132

    Your Placenta Might be the Postpartum Recovery Tool You Haven't Considered Yet with Samantha Davis Ep 132
    2026/06/24

    Placenta encapsulation is one of those postpartum topics that gets a lot of raised eyebrows — but also a lot of passionate advocates. In this episode, we're getting into the what, the how, and the why behind turning your placenta into capsules, and whether it might be worth considering as part of your postpartum recovery plan. From the nutrients and hormones it contains to how it may support your mood, energy, and healing in those early weeks, this is the conversation that might just change how you think about what your body grew.

    What You'll Learn:
    Samantha breaks down exactly what placenta encapsulation is and how the process works from delivery to capsule. She covers the most commonly reported benefits — from mood and energy support to postpartum recovery — and dives into the specific nutrients and hormones in the placenta that may play a role. She also gets honest about who tends to be a great candidate for encapsulation, and when it might not be the right fit.

    About Our Guest:

    Samantha — CEO, NuHealth Placenta
    Samantha supports new moms through postpartum recovery with education and placenta encapsulation services. She's passionate about helping women feel more like themselves again after birth.

    Connect with Samantha Davie

    • Official Website: www.nuhealthplacenta.com
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    18 分
  • The postpartum investment you didn't know you could plan for with Kathryn Keener from One Moon Doula Ep. 131

    The postpartum investment you didn't know you could plan for with Kathryn Keener from One Moon Doula Ep. 131
    2026/06/10

    Postpartum doula support can be one of the most meaningful investments a family makes — but most people don't think about the cost, logistics, or timing until after the baby is already here. In this episode, we're breaking down everything you need to know to plan ahead: what postpartum doulas actually do (and how they differ from birth doulas), what it realistically costs, and the creative ways families are making it more accessible — from FSA/HSA dollars to baby registry funds to sliding scale packages.

    Kathryn walks us through the difference between a birth doula and a postpartum doula, what families can realistically expect to spend, and why this support is worth prioritizing in your birth budget — not saving for later. She also shares the creative ways families are making it work financially (think FSA/HSA funds and registry contributions), plus exactly when to start looking and what to ask when you're vetting someone for this role.

    About Our Guest
    Kathryn — Owner & Director, One Moon Doula Services
    Founded in 2013, One Moon is a boutique doula agency matching Southern California families with 30+ vetted postpartum doulas and newborn care specialists. onemoondoula.com

    Connect with Kathryn Keener

    • Official website: https://onemoondoula.com/
    • IG: @onemoondoula
    • Youtube: @onemoondoula

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    23 分
  • Bedtime Blueprint: Building Baby & Toddler Sleep Foundations with Meghan Kemna Ep. 130

    Bedtime Blueprint: Building Baby & Toddler Sleep Foundations with Meghan Kemna Ep. 130
    2026/05/27

    In this episode pediatric sleep consultant Meghan Kemna (former educator) breaks down the foundations of healthy sleep for babies and toddlers so families can move from exhausted and overwhelmed to confident and well-rested. We cover what a true sleep foundation looks like across the first few years, realistic expectations by age (newborn, 4–6 months, 6–12 months, toddler), and when to seek support. Meghan also explains the key elements of consistent routines—timing, environment, and cues—plus small, practical changes that produce big improvements, how sleep supports development and parental well‑being, and low-stress strategies for families with unpredictable schedules or multiple children.

    What you’ll learn

    • Age-by-age sleep expectations and common red flags to watch for
    • Core components of an effective sleep routine (timing, cues, environment)
    • Simple tweaks that quickly improve nighttime and nap outcomes
    • How better sleep supports developmental milestones and parental mental health
    • Low-effort strategies for chaotic schedules and sibling households

    About Our Guest
    Meghan Kemna is a former educator turned pediatric sleep consultant on a mission to help families go from exhausted and overwhelmed to confident, rested, and sleeping through the night. She offers compassionate, evidence-informed guidance tailored to real family life.

    Connect with Meghan Kemna

    • mkemna@sleepwiseconsulting.com
    • IG: @meghan.sleepwise


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    19 分