Breakroom Mom

Breakroom Mom is a podcast for "zilennial" parents who are struggling with the unique pressures of raising children in the 2020s. Through this podcast, we will explore why parenting is harder than ever and interview parents and parenting experts so that we can all learn from each other.

Breakroom Mom is a kids podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Breakroom Mom, a kids show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode 20: Traditional Eye Patching Wasn’t Working: How Digital Therapy is Revolutionizing Lazy Eye Care with Valerie Jenkins

  Sep 14, 202639 min

  (00:00:00) Episode 20: Traditional Eye Patching Wasn’t Working: How Digital Therapy is Revolutionizing Lazy Eye Care with Valerie Jenkins (00:00:05) Welcome to Breakroom Mom with Valerie (00:00:59) The Pancake to Separate Meals Transformation (00:02:46) DIY Craft Disasters and Parental Frustration (00:04:20) Understanding Amblyopia: The "Lazy Eye" Condition (00:08:29) Oliver's Journey with Amblyopia (00:22:44) Luminopia: A New Approach to Treating Amblyopia (00:33:41) Parental Advice for Eye Care and Treatment (00:36:17) Marketing Insights from a Personal Experience (00:37:43) Closing Remarks and Contact Information What happens when traditional medical treatments turn every day into a battleground? In this episode of Breakroom Mom , we sit down with Valerie Jenkins, Head of Marketing at Luminopia, to talk about navigating an amblyopia (lazy eye) diagnosis and the emotional toll of standard treatment options like eye patching.Valerie brings a unique, highly empathetic perspective as both a mom who has lived through the daily struggle of pediatric vision care and an insider leading marketing for cutting-edge health tech. We dive deep into: The Reality of Eye Patching: The emotional hurdles, daily tantrums, and compliance struggles families face with traditional care. A Screen-Based Solution: How Luminopia uses popular movies and TV shows as prescription digital therapy to treat lazy eye. Overcoming Mom Guilt: Advice for letting go of blame when your child receives a developmental or health diagnosis. Pediatric Eye Care 101: What parents should do if they suspect a vision issue in a young child. Working Mom Survival: Navigating startup life, balancing career demands, and practical "mom cheat codes" for busy schedules. Whether you're managing a complex medical diagnosis or just looking for real-talk encouragement on balancing career and family, this episode offers a comforting reminder that you're not walking this path alone. Connect & Learn More: Discover Luminopia’s screen-based therapy: https://luminopia.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luminopia https://www.linkedin.com/company/luminopia/ Subscribe to Breakroom Mom on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or iHeartRadio so you never miss an episode! Leave us a review and let us know your favorite takeaway from today's conversation. #BreakroomMom #ParentingPodcast #Amblyopia #LazyEye #Luminopia #PediatricHealth #MotherhoodUnfiltered #WorkingMomLife #ParentingSupport #MomGuilt #DigitalHealth

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  Episode 19: Is It Just Stress, or Is It Perimenopause? What Every Mom in Her 30s & 40s Needs to Know

  Sep 4, 202655 min

  (00:00:00) Episode 19: Is It Just Stress, or Is It Perimenopause? What Every Mom in Her 30s & 40s Needs to Know (00:00:05) Introducing Kate Williamstone: Perimenopause Expert (00:00:14) The Personal Journey into Perimenopause Support (00:05:32) Defining Perimenopause and Menopause (00:08:45) Unexpected Symptoms of Perimenopause (00:19:55) Navigating the Healthcare System for Perimenopause (00:21:00) Intuitive Eating and Body Image During Perimenopause (00:30:43) Tracking and Advocating for Perimenopause Care (00:39:25) Navigating Perimenopause Products and Treatments (00:40:11) Red Flags in Hormone Replacement Therapy (00:41:22) Navigating Medical Support for Perimenopause Insomnia out of nowhere? Unexplained fatigue? Sudden mood shifts? If you’re a woman in your late 30s or 40s assuming these symptoms are "just stress" or "part of being a busy mom," this episode is your wake-up call. In this episode of Breakroom Mom , host Julie sits down with Kate Williams Stone , a non-diet perimenopause coach dedicated to helping women navigate midlife hormonal shifts with clarity, confidence, and self-compassion. After surviving her own midlife health rollercoaster—including breast cancer, fibroids, and anemia—Kate turned her journey into a mission: equipping women with trauma-informed, feminist, and non-diet tools to feel energized and at ease in their changing bodies. In this episode, we unpack: Perimenopause vs. Menopause: What’s the actual difference, and why are so many modern moms completely blindsided by early symptoms? Surprising Symptoms: The signs you might not realize are tied to hormonal shifts (and why changes can happen even if your period is regular or absent due to BC, IUDs, or PCOS). The "Hormone Blood Test" Trap: Why getting told "your levels look normal" can be misleading, and what questions you should actually ask your healthcare provider. The Diet Culture Trap: How to ditch midlife restriction and use intuitive eating and hormone-honoring habits to fuel your body. Symptom Tracking & Advocacy: Practical tools to track your patterns so you can walk into doctor appointments feeling prepared and ready to be heard. Real Talk at Home: How to open up about perimenopause with your partner and kids without shame. Plus, stay tuned for our signature "Turn for a Tantrum" segment and Kate’s go-to working mom cheat code Connect & Resources: Download Kate's free Perimenopause 101 Guide : katewilliamsstone.com/gyn Follow Kate on Instagram: @katewstone Follow Breakroom Mom: @breakroommomsocial

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  Episode 18: Building a Resilient Immune System- The Groundbreaking Science Behind the Infant Gut Microbiome

  Aug 5, 202637 min

  (00:00:00) Introduction & "Turn for a Tantrum (00:04:30) From Cancer Research to Infant Gut Health (00:07:30) How the Microbiome Controls 80% of the Immune System (00:09:10) Why Modern Babies Are Lacking Essential Bacteria (00:13:54) The First 1,000 Days & Developing a Healthy Microbiome (00:19:14) The Hygiene Hypothesis: Are We Over-Sanitizing? (00:21:10) Probiotics, Prebiotics & Symbiotics Explained (00:25:30) Decoding Baby Diapers & Stool Fluctuations (00:27:10) Results from the My Baby Biome Study (00:31:25) Practical Advice for Calmer Digestion & Sleep (00:35:50) The Story Behind Persephone Biosciences (00:36:39) Mom Cheat Codes & Favorite Hacks Did you know that 80% of our immune system is located in the gut , yet 90% of modern infants are missing a crucial superhero strain of good bacteria ? In this episode of Breakroom Mom , we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Culler—a Caltech-trained chemical engineer , CEO and co-founder of Persephone Biosciences , and lead author of My Baby Biome , the largest study profiling the infant gut microbiome in the US. After years of researching cancer therapies , Dr. Culler pivoted her company’s mission after a life-changing conversation about her own six-month-old daughter. Today, she’s uncovering how modern industrial practices—like antibiotics , C-section births , and over-sanitization —are causing a multigenerational loss of essential gut microbes , leaving kids more vulnerable to eczema , food allergies , and asthma. In this episode, we discuss: The Gut-Immune Connection: How gut bacteria train a baby's developing immune system during their early years. The Hygiene Hypothesis: Balancing clean habits without over-sanitizing away beneficial bacteria. Symbiotics vs. Probiotics: What a "synergistic symbiotic" actually is and why human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) act as fuel for good bacteria. Decoding Diaper Changes: What normal stool fluctuations tell us about an evolving microbiome. Practical Mom Hacks: Reusable smoothie pouches , finding protected weekend time , and what to look for on probiotic labels. Whether you’re pregnant, navigating the infant/toddler years, or just trying to support your child’s overall immunity, this episode provides actionable, science-backed insights for every parent.

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  Episode 17: Silent Retreats, Medically Complex Parenting, and Reclaiming Your Peace with Anthony Brenner

  Jul 13, 202659 min

  (00:00:00) Episode 17: Silent Retreats, Medically Complex Parenting, and Reclaiming Your Peace with Anthony Brenner (00:00:05) Welcome to Breakroom Mom (00:00:23) Meet Anthony Brenner: Soccer Coach and Mind-Body Connection Expert (00:01:57) A Family of Athletes: Growing Up with ADHD and Expectations (00:09:01) The Tragic Loss and Its Impact on Anthony's Life (00:13:02) College, Career, and Identity Crisis (00:18:59) The Birth of a Family and a Daughter's Struggle (00:26:18) The Ultimate Sacrifice: Playing for Family (00:41:04) A New Chapter: Self-Discovery and Personal Growth (00:47:17) From Soccer Coach to Holistic Life Coach (00:47:52) From Soccer Coach to Holistic Life Coach What happens when the identity you’ve built your entire life around completely falls apart? Former D1 and professional football player Anthony Brenner joins us for a masterclass in resilience, self-reflection, and radical honesty [ 15:16 ]. From flunking out of school after a tragic family loss [ 13:24 ] to navigating a 14-year journey of severe childhood seizures with his daughter Bailey [ 26:00 ], Anthony shares the raw truths of marriage, parenting, and survival. Now working internationally with elite young soccer players [ 00:30 ], Anthony blends athletic training with mindfulness to teach kids—and their parents—how to drop the pressure, connect to their authentic selves, and access peace [ 50:10 ]. Grab a cup of coffee and join us in the breakroom for an episode that will completely change how you look at your family's daily chaos. Watch the video episode: https://youtu.be/OF4xsetV6eI

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  Episode 16: Leaving the LDS Church & Ditching the "Perfect Mom" Script with Audra Phelps

  Jun 14, 202654 min

  (00:00:00) Episode 16: Leaving the LDS Church & Ditching the "Perfect Mom" Script with Audra Phelps (00:00:05) Introducing Audra Phelps and Mama Audra (00:06:36) The Challenges of Leaving the LDS Church (00:07:41) The Impact of Purity Culture and Shame (00:13:08) The Struggle with Mental Health and Identity (00:22:20) Education and Career Transition (00:29:08) The Journey of Leaving the Church (00:39:00) Reparenting and Redefining Motherhood (00:44:52) Navigating Family Relationships After Leaving the Church (00:45:41) The Importance of Boundaries in Family Dynamics (00:46:41) Perspective-Taking and Reframing Triggers In this episode of Breakroom Mom , Julie sits down with Audra Phelps, founder of Mama Audra , to unpack the deeply emotional journey of leaving the LDS (Mormon) church and navigating life on the other side. With over 15 years of experience in international education and coaching, Audra now focuses her work on supporting ex-Mormon moms who are grappling with grief, identity loss, and intense mom guilt after a faith crisis. She opens up about her own "mom gut" moment, the sudden isolation of losing a tight-knit community overnight, and how she learned to trust her own parenting intuition without a religious rulebook telling her who to be.As Audra beautifully says: "You already left the church. I help you leave the woman it made you into." Tune in to hear: The "Mom Gut" Moment: The exact turning point where Audra realized she had to leave the church for the sake of her children. Deconstructing Perfectionism: How the "righteous mother" blueprint impacts maternal mental health and how to break free from it. The Identity Vacuum: Navigating the overwhelming loneliness and sudden isolation of losing your social safety net. Reparenting Yourself: Practical, daily steps to shed decades of religious guilt and shame. Generational Healing: How to handle awkward or heavy collisions with believing extended family and grandparents. Culture Shock "Firsts": Laughing through the chaos of experiencing mainstream culture (like ordering coffee or navigating free Sundays) for the first time as an adult. Whether you are navigating a high-demand religion exit yourself, rebuilding your identity from scratch, or simply trying to ditch societal perfectionism as a mother, Audra’s insights offer a powerful masterclass in rewriting your own rules. Connect with Audra Phelps & Mama Audra: Website & Training: https://mamaaudra.com/training Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamaaudraofficial/ Connect with Julie & Breakroom Mom: Instagram: @breakroommomsocial Watch the Video Version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uMpdC-jGcgU If this conversation resonated with you, please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts—it helps other moms find our village in the breakroom!

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