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

by Laila | The best mom podcast for first time moms! If you're looking for a natural pregnancy podcast, postpartum podcast, baby's first year podcast, birth podcast, podcast about birth, podcast about pregnancy, motherhood podcast, new mom podcast, ent · English

The best mom podcast on motherhood where first time moms, expecting mothers and new moms are informed and empowered WITHOUT feeling overwhelmed. Christian mom podcast, Catholic mom podcast, faith based motherhood podcast, first time mom podcast, new mom tips, pregnancy podcast, postpartum podcast, newborn care podcast, baby’s first year podcast, baby’s second year podcast, holistic mom podcast, crunchy mom podcast, natural motherhood podcast, non toxic living for moms, holistic parenting podcast, natural baby care, extended breastfeeding benefits, gentle weaning tips, breastfeeding support, newborn sleep schedule, baby sleep training, baby nap schedule, postpartum recovery, postpartum nutrition, postpartum workouts, postpartum mental health, postpartum depression support, postpartum anxiety help, emotional support for new moms, Christian parenting tips, Catholic parenting tips, raising kids with faith, biblical motherhood encouragement, praying as a new mom, Christian moms encouragement, Catholic family life podcast, faith based parenting tips, Christian family encouragement, Catholic moms community, Christian moms community, first time mom advice, newborn feeding schedule, signs of healthy baby, baby milestones, baby teething remedies, baby reflux help, baby gas relief, baby colic remedies, tummy time tips, baby bath time routine, babyproofing tips, baby eczema care, baby allergies, baby constipation help, baby’s first tooth, baby fever remedies, baby ear infection remedies, how to pump breast milk, increasing milk supply, natural remedies for babies, simple living for moms, non toxic baby products, non toxic baby bath products, natural mom lifestyle, baby led weaning podcast, baby led weaning for toddlers, introducing solids to baby, signs of a hungry baby, baby food recipes, postpartum bleeding, postpartum hair loss, time management for new moms, daily routines for new moms, balancing motherhood and marriage, Christian marriage podcast for moms, Catholic marriage and motherhood, finding purpose in motherhood podcast, balancing faith and motherhood, encouragement for stay at home moms, encouragement for tired moms, parenting your first baby, baby developmental stages, newborn care tips podcast, life with a newborn podcast, toddler tantrum advice podcast, nap schedule help for toddlers, gentle discipline Christian moms, Catholic parenting toddlers, screen time guidance Christian moms, Christian crunchy mom tips, Catholic crunchy moms, raising babies naturally podcast, holistic postpartum podcast, natural birth stories podcast, mental health for Christian moms, postpartum encouragement Christian mom, postpartum support podcast, Christian advice for new moms, Catholic advice for new moms, faith based postpartum encouragement, first year of motherhood podcast, mom life podcast for beginners, support for new moms, encouragement for first time moms, newborn sleep tips, toddler sleep guidance, extended breastfeeding, gentle parenting advice, holistic newborn care, first time mom encouragement, holistic faith based motherhood, natural teething remedies, holistic baby sleep tips, organic baby food recipes, natural postpartum healing, postpartum anxiety support, newborn colic remedies, baby reflux solutions, baby constipation remedies, breastfeeding challenges, Christian parenting advice, Catholic mom tips, baby milestone tracker, toddler nutrition tips, baby sensory development, baby first words guidance, Christian moms, baby tummy time guidance, baby safe sleep tips, postpartum emotional support, holistic baby bath routine, first year postpartum guidance,

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Interior Design for Overwhelmed Moms: How to Create a Calmer, More Cohesive Home (Without Being a Minimalist) with Anita Yokota | Ep. 161How intentional, non-minimalist interior design can calm overwhelmed moms by regulating the nervous system—using organization “through a why,” natural color palettes, grounding textures, layered room…28 Sep 2026 · 44 min · 18 chapters
The Couch Hang: Mean Girls, Mini Vans and MahjongThe Couch Hang episode is a casual “mom friends on the couch” chat covering: (1) wedding-ring panic and ring-loss prevention, including how a husband found a lost ring after it seemed gone for good;…25 Sep 2026 · 54 min · 20 chapters
How to Break Up With Your Phone: Being a More Present Parent with Catherine Price | Ep. 160How phones and social media “break” parent-child connection and increase overwhelm, using addiction-style design (dopamine, uncertainty, novelty) and short-form content that trains distractibility.21 Sep 2026 · 53 min · 16 chapters
How to Potty Train Your 2-3 Year Old Without the Power Struggles with Oh Crap Potty Training | Ep. 159Potty training a 2–3 year old (especially avoiding power struggles) using Jamie Glowacki’s “Oh Crap Potty Training” approach: mindset, when to start, readiness signs, prompting style, and a staged…14 Sep 2026 · 51 min · 14 chapters
The Couch Hang: Birth stories, Heatless Curls, and Men Could NEVERTwo mom friends chat on “The Couch Hang” about heatless curls, pregnancy after miscarriage, and postpartum/birth experiences, including preeclampsia and colic treatment.11 Sep 2026 · 33 min · 14 chapters
Sibling Transitions: Preparing Your Kid for a New Baby | Ep. 158Preparing older siblings for a new baby (pregnancy through hospital stay and the first weeks at home), managing attention shifts, and practical routines to reduce tantrums and disobedience.7 Sep 2026 · 41 min · 11 chapters
Raising Kids in the Age of AI with Wharton Professor Kartik Hosanagar | Ep. 157Raising kids in the age of AI—how algorithms shape attention, mood, choices, and autonomy; whether AI can be trusted; AI’s energy/environmental impact; and practical parenting steps (device delay,…31 Aug 2026 · 58 min · 21 chapters
The Couch Hang: Colic, First Haircuts and Scary MoviesThe Couch Hang episode is about postpartum life updates, colic and treatment, and lighter topics like Disney/children’s movie scariness and kids’ first haircuts.27 Aug 2026 · 36 min · 17 chapters
From I Do to We Do: Navigating Marriage While Parenting with Eli Weinstein | Ep. 156How marriage changes after having kids—especially the “not feeling seen” dynamic between partners—and how to rebuild connection through communication skills, daily check-ins, and small acts of love.24 Aug 2026 · 51 min · 17 chapters
Toddler Sleep Problems: What's Normal at 2-3 (and What's Not) with Cara Walker | Ep. 155Toddler sleep at ages 2–3—what’s “normal,” common causes of nap/bedtime problems, sample schedules, when naps stop, and how nighttime wakings relate to how toddlers fall asleep.17 Aug 2026 · 44 min · 16 chapters
The Couch Hang: Postpartum, Naked Moms, and Mothers HelpersThis inaugural “The Couch Hang” episode is a real-time, biweekly chat between co-hosts Layla and Megan Day about early postpartum life, sleep deprivation, and what motherhood feels like when you’re…14 Aug 2026 · 33 min · 17 chapters
You Asked Your Most Pressing Questions and I Answered! | Ep. 154Season four launch episode where Layla (“Learning to Mom” mom friend) rapid-fires answers to ~15–20 listener questions, covering postpartum life, non-toxic/disinfecting routines, natural family…10 Aug 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 36 chapters
How to Choose the Right Family Car for Your Growing Family (Without Overpaying) with The Car Coach | Ep. 153Choosing a family car for a growing family without overpaying, with a focus on safety, fitting car seats, budgeting, new vs used, leasing vs owning, insurance costs, and negotiating dealer deals.3 Aug 2026 · 54 min · 17 chapters
Why Your Toddler Suddenly Became a Picky Eater (and What to Do) with the Mini Me Dietitian | Ep. 152Toddler picky eating after age 1—why it happens, what parents can do, and when to seek professional help. The host emphasizes it’s not the parent’s fault; picky is often a premature label.27 Jul 2026 · 35 min · 13 chapters
You Don't Find Your Village, You Build It | Ep. 151Motherhood loneliness and how to build a “village” by going first—redefining village as people who know your life and show up, not an Instagram-style group of perfect friends.20 Jul 2026 · 26 min · 11 chapters
Your Cycle Isn't a Curse: How to Work WITH Your Cycle in Every Phase with Flo Moynihan | Ep. 150Cycle syncing/cycle thinking—treating the menstrual cycle as hormonal “seasons” (not just the period) and using food, exercise, and tracking (especially cervical mucus) to support each phase;…13 Jul 2026 · 44 min · 19 chapters
Why Your Kid Is Wired the Way They Are and How to Parent Their Temperament with Dr. Danielle Dick | Ep. 149Parenting children by understanding temperament—how genes and environment shape behavior—and using “goodness of fit” plus tailored strategies. Guest: Dr.6 Jul 2026 · 39 min · 12 chapters
My Whole Nontoxic Story and the Top Swaps We Use In Our Home (Including the Free Ones!) | Ep. 148Layla (Learning to Mom) shares her personal “whole nontoxic” journey and argues for balance: prioritize non-toxic swaps, but don’t shame yourself or compete in “crunchy culture.” She gives specific…29 Jun 2026 · 41 min · 12 chapters
Toddler Milestones (12-24 months): What's Normal, What's a Red Flag, and When to Stop "Waiting and Seeing" with Tots on Target | Ep. 147Toddler milestones for ages 12–24 months—what’s typical, what counts as a red flag, and how to avoid “waiting and seeing.” Guest: Allison, pediatric physical therapist and mom of four; founder of…22 Jun 2026 · 44 min · 17 chapters
Why 88% of Moms Experience Mom Rage, and What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You with Postpartum Care USA | Ep. 146Postpartum “mom rage” as a physiological signal tied to depletion and nervous-system stress, not a personality flaw; biological drivers (hormonal shifts, nutrient depletion, sleep deprivation) and…15 Jun 2026 · 45 min · 23 chapters
The Crib to Bed Transition: When to Do It, How to Do It, and What No One Warns You About with Awesome Little Sleepers | Ep. 145How and when to transition a toddler (about 2.5–3 years, ideally ~3) from crib to toddler bed/floor bed, plus safety, sleep setup, and what to do when sleep worsens after the move.8 Jun 2026 · 35 min · 14 chapters
How I’m Preparing for My Second Natural Birth with Baby #3 | Ep. 144Layla (Learning To Mom host) shares how she’s preparing for her second natural birth with baby #3, covering physical, mental, spiritual, and postpartum prep, plus goals for postpartum (Patreon bonus).1 Jun 2026 · 38 min · 13 chapters
Your Toddler Isn’t Giving You a Hard Time, They’re Having a Hard Time with Transforming Toddlerhood | Ep. 143Toddlers’ “bad behavior” is driven by immature brain systems for impulse control and emotional regulation; behavior is communication of sensory, basic, and developmental needs.25 May 2026 · 44 min · 20 chapters
How to Raise Kids to Have a Healthy Relationship with Food (Without Pressure or Power Struggles) with Kids Eat In Color | Ep. 142How to raise kids with a healthy relationship with food by avoiding pressure/power struggles, modeling eating, using routine meals/snacks, and preventing “good/bad” food labeling.18 May 2026 · 51 min · 25 chapters