First Trimester Diaries

Let’s talk about the things moms don’t always say out loud — the choices that make people raise an eyebrow, the boundaries that feel “extra,” and the moments where you’re trying to protect your kid AND not offend your family at the same time.In this episode, I’m sharing three of my own “unconventional” parenting decisions:• Why we don’t have a TV in our living room• What my son had instead of a birthday cake his first two years (and what happened when he finally had sugar 😅)• How my fragrance sensitivities turned finding a babysitter into an Olympic sportI'll also share the messy side of holding boundaries without feeling like an a**hole — especially with the people you love.If you’ve ever felt alone, judged, or second-guessed for doing things differently… take a breath, grab your coffee, and come hang with me. You’re not the only one carving your own path.Oh, and if you want MORE resources and to be in community with other scrunchy moms, check out our all access membership!https://scrunchymomtribe.circle.so/checkout/scrunchy-mom-tribe-all-access-membership #ScrunchyMomTribePodcast #ScrunchyMomLife #BoundariesInMotherhood #GentleParenting #DoingItDifferent

Who else feels like social media hit rock bottom this past month? I miss cute baby monkey videos and silly parenting reels. It feels more and more like my feed is just.....STRESSING me out! Today I wanna talk about how protecting your peace matters now more than ever.Our littles are always watching - how we respond to circumstances around us, how we set boundaries, and where we put our energy. So if social has been draining your humanity, this is the pep talk and reminder that you get to choose where you put your focus. Let's raise good humans by staying rooted in what matters most.Speaking of social, for all the griping I do in this episode about it....alas it does move the needle for better or worse so I'd still appreciate a screenshot with any takeaways from this episode and tag me at @scrunchymomtribe!!! 

Dropping some NEWS on today's podcast 🤰🏻 ... then sharing my real raw experience thus far. A lot goes down in the first trimester of growing a human. A a lot goes unspoken, or worse, stigmatized.Today Dr. Eva is opening a honest and vulnerable dialogue about breaking old patterns of negative self talk, receiving support, and accepting the sometimes sh*%tty-feeling reality of early pregnancy. If anything in this episode hits please screenshot and tag @scrunchymomtribe on IG to help spread the word to other scrunchy mamas!

It's World Breastfeeding Month! I thought breastfeeding would be intuitive. Instead, I found myself on a downward spiral, with sore nipples and shattered spirits when my milk came in days after giving birth. In this episode, I’m sharing the raw, unfiltered version of my breastfeeding journey—especially how I navigated the world of painful latch, tongue ties, lactation consultants, all amidst my own postpartum fog.If you’re a new mom drowning in advice and unsure what to do when your baby won’t latch or feed well… this one’s for you. I’ll walk you through what I learned, what I wish I knew sooner, and how I eventually learned to tune into my instincts and advocate for my baby and myself.Whether you’re in the thick of it, prepping for baby, or supporting someone postpartum—this is the episode I wish I had during those early days.For more support check out our All Access Community at https://scrunchymomtribe.circle.so/checkout/scrunchy-mom-tribe-all-access-membership 

Ever feel like going low-tox is one giant, overwhelming rabbit hole? Like you need a PhD just to read your cleaning labels—and even then, it still feels like everything is toxic and you’re somehow failing if you don’t switch to homemade deodorant and DIY dish soap?Yeah. Same.In this episode, I’m giving you the inside scoop from a workshop I hosted for my All Access members: Low Tox Living Without Losing Your Mind. We’re talking about realistic, guilt-free ways to clean up your home environment—without driving yourself totally insane. Think practical swaps, not perfection.If you're pregnant, postpartum, or just trying to create a healthier space for your littles without lighting your life on fire… this one’s for you.✨ Want more workshops like this? This is the kind of thing we dive into regularly inside the Scrunchy Mom Tribe All Access membership. Come join us! https://scrunchymomtribe.circle.so/checkout/scrunchy-mom-tribe-all-access-membership 

Ever felt like you were failing because your baby hit a so-called “sleep regression,” you weren't stacking freezer bags of pumped milk, or you were co-sleeping and worried it was tanking your relationship? In this solo episode, I’m debunking three common myths I see taking moms down the shame spiral:✨ The “sleep regression” isn’t what you think — it’s actually a progression (and a sign your baby’s brain is growing in amazing ways).🍼 Not being able to pump a freezer full doesn’t necessarily mean you have low supply — it just might mean your baby’s system is working exactly as designed.❤️ And the idea that sharing a bed with your baby will ruin your relationship? Let’s reframe our expectations of what intimacy can look like in early parenthood.If you’re in the thick of postpartum, this one’s here to help you breathe deeper, trust your instincts, and feel way less alone.

Let's talk about what’s really going on when toddlers have big feelings (spoiler: it’s not “bad behavior”) and how it ties back to nervous system development—for them and for us.We’ll unpack why your kiddo might be losing it over the blue cup, how to hold space without losing your own mind, and why this work is just as much about reparenting ourselves as it is raising our kids.This one’s for the moms who are trying to be the calm in the chaos… even when it feels really freaking hard.💛 Want more tools like this? Come join us inside the Scrunchy Mom Tribe All Access Membership!https://scrunchymomtribe.circle.so/checkout/scrunchy-mom-tribe-all-access-membership 

Feeling like you’re failing because your baby isn’t “sleeping through the night”? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s biologically normal when it comes to infant sleep. We’ll talk about why babies wake, how nighttime parenting builds brain wiring, and how to arrange your space to sleep safely in close proximity with your little one. Here's the link to the book that changed the game for me with regards to bedsharing- https://amzn.to/3tDUHh6La Leche League Safe Sleep 7: https://shorturl.at/bxyWrAnd here is the link to my All Access Membership if you are craving more support and community! https://scrunchymomtribe.circle.so/checkout/scrunchy-mom-tribe-all-access-membership 

In this solo episode, I’m breaking down two of the most powerful (and underrated) ways to reset your nervous system as a busy mom: breath and boundaries. I’m sharing how box breathing saved me in the middle of a postpartum breakdown, why our nervous systems are totally overloaded in today’s world, and what it actually looks like to set boundaries with your time, your tech, and your true crime obsession (yep, I said it). ✨ Want more of these types of ah-maazing strategies to live your best momlife? Join my All Access Membership for on-demand support and holistic wellness guidance made just for moms: https://scrunchymomtribe.circle.so/checkout/scrunchy-mom-tribe-all-access-membership

Welcome to Part 2 of our birth + postpartum series—and this time, we’re talking about what really went down after the baby came out. Spoiler: it wasn’t all snuggles and sleepy newborn bliss.In this episode, my husband joins me again to unpack the raw, messy, unexpectedly emotional chaos of those early postpartum weeks—from adult diapers and bathroom disasters (yes, someone pooped their pants) to sleep-deprived arguments, identity meltdowns, and learning how to be partners and parents at the same time.If you’re pregnant or heading into postpartum, you need to hear this—because no one talks about this part enough.🍼 And if you want to skip some of the landmines we stepped on, grab our Postpartum Prep Guide—a 38-page resource with all the things we wish we had known: what to eat, how to actually rest, what partners can do that’s actually helpful, and how to make postpartum suck less.➡️ Snag your copy https://clearchiro.myflodesk.com/eewgspa6zp so you can go into this next chapter a little more prepared than we were.