Learning To Mom ® Motherhood Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting Mothers

In this episode, Flo Moynihan, the Catholic Nutritionist, walks us through cycle syncing in the most practical, doable way!

We go phase by phase and break down what to eat, how to move, and even how to plan your week around where you're at, so you can work WITH your body instead of fighting it. We also get into the red flags most women are never taught to notice, the symptoms that are actually your body asking for help, and why so much of your relationship with your cycle traces straight back to your mom.
In this episode, we get into:
What your cycle actually is 
The 4 phases, aka your hormonal "seasons," and what's happening in each
What to EAT in each phase (and why warm foods on your period are a game changer)
How to work out with your cycle instead of burning yourself out
Your changing "brain power" each week and how to use it
The biomarkers + cervical mucus signs you should actually be tracking
Why your relationship with your cycle started with your MOM
How to cycle sync your calendar, your work, even asking for a raise
The red flags that mean it's time to get real support
Where to start if this feels like drinking from a fire hose

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Behavioral geneticist Dr. Danielle Dick (author of The Child Code) breaks down your child's temperament and how to actually parent the kid you've got.
In this episode, we get into:
Why your child's behavior is NOT a reflection of your parenting
The roughly 50/50 split between genes and environment, and what it means for you
The "three E's" of temperament: extroversion, emotionality, and effortful control
The real difference between a shy kid and an introverted kid
"Goodness of fit," and how to set your child up in environments where they thrive
How to gently stretch an anxious or introverted kid without pushing too hard
What to do when your kids have totally different temperaments
Why you and your child butting heads might come down to your OWN wiring
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Don't roll your eyes because this is NOT the kind of episode where you're gonna be guilt tripped. 
This week it's just me telling you the WHOLE story of how I actually got into non-toxic living , plus my favorite swaps we use in our home. AND the things we do that cost ZERO money. 
In this episode, I'm getting into:
Where my passion for clean living ACTUALLY started
How years of acne taught me that my body responds to its inputs
The baby acne + dairy allergy season that changed everything for our family
My honest (and kinda spicy) hot take on crunchy culture
Why everything has a cost, and sometimes that cost is just your bandwidth
Our real swaps for what goes IN, ON, and AROUND your body
Where do I even start with non-toxic living?
How do I go crunchy on a BUDGET?
The non-toxic swaps that are completely FREE
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RiseWell toothpaste HERE
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Chemex (coffee) HERE
Our Place Wonder Oven HERE
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If you've ever sat at a well check, brought up a concern about your toddler, and been told to just "wait and see"... this episode is for YOU.
Allison is a pediatric physical therapist (and a mom of four who had four kids in five and a half years, so she GETS it), and she is breaking down exactly what your 12 to 24 month old should be doing, when, and how to tell the difference between a kid developing on their own timeline and an actual red flag worth chasing down.
But the part that gave me chills? Her reminder that YOU are the team leader for your child. Not the pediatrician, not the PT, not the preschool teacher, YOU. And that your mother's intuition and even your "I know I shouldn't compare but..." observations are not something to feel guilty about. They're information.
In this episode, we talk about:
The real timeline for walking (and why your baby probably won't walk by their first birthday)
What to look for from 18 months to 2 years: running, climbing, standing from the middle of the room, fine motor skills
The ONE milestone that's a definite, non-negotiable age (hint: it's jumping)
Why milestones are "like math" and build on each other
How to tell a developmental timeline difference from a true red flag
The "wait and see" problem, and when NOT to wait
Why you are the team leader for your child
Why comparing your child to others isn't something to feel guilty about
Simple, cheap at home activities to jumpstart development 
Everyday "klutzy" struggles that can actually point to body awareness challenges
Proprioception and the vestibular system explained in a way that finally makes sense
Sensory seeking vs. sensory avoiding, and what's totally normal
How to make accommodations for a sensitive kid while still giving exposure
The SINGLE most important thing you can do in this window

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Whether you've whispered "what is wrong with me" after snapping over a spilled sippy cup, or you've been told it's "just hormones" one too many times, this episode is going to make you feel SO seen.
Stacia Scott, nurse practitioner and founder of Postpartum Care USA, is back for round two, and she's bringing data from more postpartum moms than any clinic in the world: 88.2% of them experience mom rage. The best part? Rage is a signal from a depleted body, and once you know what it's signaling, you can actually fix it.
In this episode, we cover:
What mom rage actually is (and how it's different from a bad day or PMS)
The shocking percentage of moms who experience it
What's happening biologically in the moment you snap
Why you're blaming the wrong hormones
Cortisol explained: how it hijacks your calm
What your thyroid actually controls (hint: basically everything)
Why "normal" blood work doesn't mean you're okay, normal vs. optimal labs
Why intermittent fasting backfires postpartum
The daily protocol: protein, sleep, morning sunlight, 5-5-5 breathing, and smart movement
How to get your husband to step up (and why he genuinely can't see what you see)
The four root causes behind almost every postpartum symptom
Why "postpartum" doesn't end at six weeks... or even two years

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