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Georgia Kastaris | Expecting Together: The Prenatal Social Club Every Parent Deserves
Georgia Kastaris, founder of Expecting Together, joins The Mama Making Podcast to share how she’s reinventing prenatal care through small-group, community-led cohorts that combine expert education with meaningful support.
3 min read


Anna Rodney | Supporting Families, Scaling Support: The Journey Behind Chicago Family Doulas
Learn how Anna Rodney built Chicago Family Doulas and Birth & Baby University while raising a family and reshaping the birth support landscape. A powerful story of growth, care, and mission-driven motherhood.
3 min read


S3. Ep 130: Anne Nicholson Weber | Building Birth Guide Chicago: Helping Families Find Their Best-Fit Birth Provider
Jessica interviews Birth Guide Chicago founder Anne Nicholson-Weber about empowering birth choices, how to choose your setting and provider, and why informed care is everything.
3 min read


S3 Ep. 128: Alexi Neal | Rebuilding the Mind-Body Relationship in Motherhood
Jessica speaks with somatic healer Alexi Neal about rebuilding the mind-body relationship in motherhood, embracing postpartum rest, and advocating for intuitive care during pregnancy and birth.
3 min read


S3. Ep 126: Courtney Boylan | The Spark That Started Le Lolo: A Mom-Centered Postpartum Brand
Jessica talks to Le Lolo founder Courtney Boylan about designing beautiful postpartum tools, building a business while raising kids, and following the spark of a good idea.
3 min read


S3 E124: Kaitlin Marcellot | Reimagining Postpartum: Storytelling, Support & the Power of Shugie
Kaitlin Marcellot, founder of Shugie, joins The Mama Making Podcast to talk postpartum preparation, advocating for your care, and how storytelling creates connection and healing in motherhood.
3 min read


S3 Ep123: Maddie Moss | When Postpartum Hits Hard: From Crisis to Community in the Fourth Trimester
After a smooth pregnancy, Maddie Moss experienced a traumatic postpartum spiral. She shares her story and how she's building community through Maternal Sunshine to support other moms in the fourth trimester.
3 min read


S3. Ep 122: Stephanie DeFilippis | I’m Pregnant, Now What? Real Talk About the Early Weeks of Pregnancy and Postpartum Planning
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, therapist Stephanie DeFilippis shares real talk about the early weeks of pregnancy, managing mental health, and why postpartum planning starts now.
3 min read


Faces of Nurture19: Alexandra Bradberry & Chelsie Bruggeman | Burnout, Boundaries, and Building a Village
Two working moms get real about burnout, boundaries, and motherhood in this special Faces of Nurture bonus episode. Learn how they’re redefining success—and why support is non-negotiable.
3 min read


S3 Ep120: Erica Rose Cummings | Rebuilding the Village: The Vision Behind Nurture 19 and Modern Parental Support
Therapist and co-founder Erica Rose Cummings shares how Nurture 19 is changing the way we support parents—by building physical spaces that provide childcare, community, wellness, and advocacy, all in one place.
4 min read


S3 Ep 119: Rachel Menge | Why Making Mom Friends Feels So Hard – and How to Actually Do It
Why is making friends after becoming a mom so hard? Therapist Rachel Menge, LCSW, shares practical strategies to overcome mom friend anxiety, build community, and find connection again—without the pressure.
4 min read


S3.Ep.103: Naha Pandya | Bridging the Postpartum Care Gap: The Recovery Method
The Recovery Method connects postpartum moms with expert care providers, rebuilding the village for modern motherhood.
4 min read


S3 Ep101: Jackie Graff | Setting Boundaries & Support Systems Postpartum
Discover essential postpartum support tips for new moms, from emotional care to professional therapy and community resources.
7 min read


S. 3 Ep. 96: Christine Wulbecker | Navigating the NICU: A Journey Through Maternal Mental Health
Christine shares her personal NICU journey and sheds light on the emotional challenges faced by families during a NICU stay.
5 min read


S.3 Ep. 81 Katie Fenske | Burnt Pancakes & Potty Training
Katie Fenske shares her journey of embracing imperfection, building community, and creating a space for real conversations on her podcast
6 min read


S.3 Ep.79 Paula Norcott, IBCLC | Maine Mother + Company
Discover essential tips for supporting your partner during the early days of parenthood.
6 min read
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