Family Planning 101: Egg Freezing, IVF, and Surrogacy

Is it possible to heal from trauma through the experience of becoming a parent? Anjelika and Lizzy dive into feeding judgment, the experience of navigating motherhood without your own mom, and the necessity of asking for help when you need it most—without shame.   Follow Bobbie on IG for all Milk Drunk Podcast updates: @ Bobbie Learn more about Bobbie organic baby formula: https://www.hibobbie.com And for more real talk about parenthood (and babyhood!), head to Milk Drunk: https://milk-drunk.com  

The right choice? Doing what’s best for you. Today’s episode begins with Hannah Bronfman,  entrepreneur and mom of 2, diving into aspects of reclaiming your body for your own, redefining self-care, giving yourself grace, and recognizing what’s feasible with feeding (that still feels good). Then, host Anjelika Temple welcomes Victoria Facelli, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, mom, and author of Feed the Baby to explore forging your own feeding path through competing opinions and advice.Follow Bobbie on IG for all Milk Drunk Podcast updates: @ BobbieLearn more about Bobbie organic baby formula: https://www.hibobbie.comAnd for more real talk about parenthood (and babyhood!), head to Milk Drunk: https://milk-drunk.com 

Nike told Olympic medalist Alysia Montaño to dream crazy… until she wanted a baby. In 2019, the mom of three and six-time USA track champion published a viral op-ed on the systemic barriers facing mothers in sports. While it led to a wave of new maternity policies from sponsors, her advocacy is far from over. Today, Alysia joins the pod to chat with host Anjelika Temple and head of Bobbie for Change, Michele Lampach, about her mission and partnership with Bobbie to build a better future for mothers in sports. Follow Bobbie on IG for all Milk Drunk Podcast updates: @ Bobbie Learn more about Bobbie organic baby formula: https://www.hibobbie.com And for more real talk about parenthood (and babyhood!), head to Milk Drunk: https://milk-drunk.comhttps://andmother.orghttps://4kira4moms.comhttps://www.kindredspacela.combobbieforchange.org   

If your path to parenthood looks different from what you expected, you’re not alone. Today’s episode brings you personal stories and expert insights from fellow parents who understand what it’s like to rewrite their family plan. First, host Anjelika Temple talks to singer, actress, and former Cheetah Girl Adrienne Bailon-Houghton about becoming a mother through surrogacy after six years of IVF and multiple miscarriages. Then, fertility specialist Dr Shahin Ghadir joins the pod to share how his own family’s fertility struggles inform his mission to help every aspiring parent build the family of their dreams.  Follow Bobbie on IG for all Milk Drunk Podcast updates: @ Bobbie Learn more about Bobbie organic baby formula: https://www.hibobbie.com And for more real talk about parenthood (and babyhood!), head to Milk Drunk: https://milk-drunk.com 

How do we build a better society? Today’s episode makes a strong case for starting in the family. First, best-selling author and sociologist Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs breaks down why public support for mothers and caregivers is the cornerstone of equality. Then, host Anjelika Temple talks with Isobel Benesch, founder of Atlas of Motherhood, about what our country has to learn from birth and postpartum practices around the world—and what it means to recognize the essential work of caregiving. Follow Bobbie on IG for all Milk Drunk Podcast updates: @ BobbieLearn more about Bobbie organic baby formula: https://www.hibobbie.comAnd for more real talk about parenthood (and babyhood!), head to Milk Drunk: https://milk-drunk.com 

Breast milk or formula? For 70% of parents, the answer is both. And yet, open conversations on “combo feeding” are still hard to find. Enter, Milk Drunk. Today’s episode begins with a crash course on combo feeding from pediatrician, lactation consultant, and mom of two Dr. Amna Husain. Then, host Anjelika Temple and Bobbie’s VP Innovation, Sara Holman, find their own combo feeding journeys reflected in real letters from Bobbie parents. The two discuss how parents can support each other in normalizing combo feeding and how Bobbie is leading the way (from our ad campaigns to the aisles of your local Target).Follow Bobbie on IG for all Milk Drunk Podcast updates: @ BobbieLearn more about Bobbie organic baby formula: https://www.hibobbie.comAnd for more real talk about parenthood (and babyhood!), head to Milk Drunk: https://milk-drunk.com 

You know “everybody poops,” but did you know all babies get gas? (Add that to the list of what-I-wish-I-knew parenting facts.) If you’ve ever felt confused about how to soothe a gassy baby, today’s episode is for you. First up, pediatric nurses Jennifer Walker and Laura Hunter—popularly known as the “Moms on Call”—join the pod to break down why babies get gassy and share their go-to tips and tricks. Then, pediatric gastroenterologist and Bobbie’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anthony Porto shares his expert insights on infant gas and some tips for baby gas relief. Follow Bobbie on IG for all Milk Drunk Podcast updates: @ BobbieLearn more about Bobbie organic baby formula: https://www.hibobbie.comAnd for more real talk about parenthood (and babyhood!), head to Milk Drunk: https://milk-drunk.com  

We all have those moments where we feel like we’ve got parenting all wrong, and we’re constantly bombarded with messages about what’s “best.” Well, here’s a not-so-secret secret: There’s no best way to parent. And today’s episode has the stories and data to back it up. First up, Grammy-winning artist Meghan Trainor talks about how her desperation for a raw, real guide to the messiness of motherhood—stretch marks, bloody nipples, and all—led to her first book, Dear Future Mama. Then, economist and author Emily Oster (you may know her from her books “Expecting Better,” “Cribsheet” and “The Family Firm”) follows up to explain how crunching the numbers on parenting approaches helps us redefine what “best” really means.  P.S. If you or someone you know is Bobbie-curious, head to hibobbie.com/dearfuturemama and use the code DEARFUTUREMAMA for 15% off your first organic formula order. Follow Bobbie on IG for all Milk Drunk Podcast updates: @ BobbieLearn more about Bobbie organic baby formula: https://www.hibobbie.comAnd for more real talk about parenthood (and babyhood!), head to Milk Drunk: https://milk-drunk.com 

What do you wish you knew about your own parents? What do you want your kids to know about you? When it comes to family, a lot goes unsaid. So, what happens when we finally start talking—really talking—with the people we love? Today, iconic mother-daughter actresses Diane Ladd and Laura Dern join the podcast to share how a life-threatening illness transformed their relationship and inspired their co-written memoir: Honey, Baby, Mine. From wild feeding stories as working mothers on set in Hollywood to the importance of leaving nothing unsaid, their conversation with host Anjelika Temple will have you laughing, crying, and calling up your loved ones asap. P.S. If you or someone you know is Bobbie-curious, head to hibobbie.com/honeybabymine and use the code HONEYBABYMINE for 15% off your first Bobbie organic baby formula order.Follow Bobbie on IG for all Milk Drunk Podcast updates: @ BobbieLearn more about Bobbie organic baby formula: https://www.hibobbie.comAnd for more real talk about parenthood (and babyhood!), head to Milk Drunk: https://milk-drunk.com  

Postpartum sex is about so much more than sex. That’s why host Anjelika Temple is tackling the taboo topic of sex after pregnancy from all angles in this episode. First up: The internet’s favorite mom friends, Cat & Nat, share how their friendship helped them challenge the stereotypes of new motherhood, including what’s “normal” for resuming sex. Then, Anj chats with Dr. Rachel Hoffman, sex therapist and Chief Clinical Officer at Real, about getting in touch with your body and rethinking what “sex” even means. Follow Bobbie on IG for all Milk Drunk Podcast updates: @ Bobbie Learn more about Bobbie organic baby formula: https://www.hibobbie.com And for more real talk about parenthood (and babyhood!), head to Milk Drunk: https://milk-drunk.com