Hosted by Megan Stander and Chelsea Ledsen · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 49 episodes
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The Raising Mama Podcast helps new and expecting moms cut through the noise to make confident, informed choices in pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood. Hosted by best friends Megan and Chelsea—two moms navigating motherhood in real time—we dive into honest convos with experts and everyday parents about sleep, postpartum mental health, relationships, and everything no one warned you about. You’re not alone, Mama. Let’s raise each other up.
Megan Stander and Chelsea Ledsen hosts Raising Mama Podcast, a kids show with 49 episodes published.
In this episode of the Raising Mama Podcast, we explore the complex journey of millennial motherhood with licensed professional counselor Allie McQuaid, also known as the Millennial Mom Therapist. Raised on “girl power”
In this insightful episode, we explore the often-overlooked topic of low libido after childbirth with our guest, Catie Whiting, a licensed clinical social worker and perinatal mental health therapist. Catie breaks down t
What if pregnancy didn’t have to feel like survival mode? In this episode, we’re joined by Alexandra Radway—MIT-trained engineer turned functional nutritionist—who is on a mission to help modern women feel strong, suppor
In this conversation, registered dietician Leslie Flannery discusses gestational diabetes, its prevalence, hormonal influences, and the importance of managing blood sugar levels during pregnancy. She emphasizes that gest
In this conversation, C-section recovery coach Nicole Alfred discusses the often misunderstood aspects of C-section recovery, emphasizing that healing is a process that extends beyond the commonly assumed six-week timeli
In this conversation, Megan Stander and Jessica Irwin discuss the importance of establishing routines for new parents and their babies. Jessica, a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, shares insights on the misconceptions s
In this episode, Zara Arshad discusses the four main attachment styles—anxious, avoidant, anxious-avoidant, and secure—and how they manifest in relationships, particularly during the transformative period of new parentho
In this episode, Chelsea and Megan discuss the complexities of navigating California maternity leave, particularly through Kaiser Insurance. Chelsea shares her personal experiences and insights on the challenges faced by
In this conversation, Sabia Wade shares her unique journey from the BDSM world to becoming a doula, emphasizing the importance of consent, communication, and care in both realms. She discusses how her experiences in kink
In this episode, Chelsea and Megan discuss the significant changes to California's maternity leave policies effective January 2025. They highlight the new payment structures that provide higher benefits for new mothers,
In this episode, Gina Trimmer, founder of the Revitalized Womanhood Movement, shares her journey of intentional living and the importance of pursuing personal purpose. She discusses the challenges women face in defining
This episode is a must-listen for: new moms navigating gender roles in parenting, working mothers struggling with domestic labor inequities, and women questioning societal norms around marriage and motherhood. In today’s
In this conversation, licensed psychotherapist Christina Furnival discusses the complexities of division of labor among new parents, emphasizing the mental load and emotional labor that often disproportionately falls on
In this conversation, Julie Ouye shares her deeply personal journey through infertility, detailing her experiences with IUI and IVF treatments. The conversation touches on the isolating experience of infertility and the
In this conversation, Elena Bridgers discusses the evolution of motherhood, contrasting modern practices with those of hunter-gatherer societies. She emphasizes the importance of understanding our evolutionary past to ad
In this episode, Jordan Lull discusses the metabolic changes that occur during pregnancy and motherhood. He explains the concept of metabolism and how it relates to calories in and calories out. Jordan also highlights th
In this episode, Chelsea and Megan discuss the challenges of balancing motherhood and work-life. They emphasize the importance of letting go of expectations and accepting that work-life balance may not be achievable. The
In this episode, Chelsea and Megan interview Kristen Finnell, a neonatal nurse practitioner and mom of three. They discuss the common concerns and anxieties of new parents, focusing on the importance of postpartum educat
In this conversation, Chelsea and Megan discuss their personal experiences and struggles with motherhood. Chelsea shares her challenges with bedtime and her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter's resistance to going to sleep
DISCLAIMER: In this episode, we discuss a range of topics related to formula feeding. We want to make it clear that Raising Mama fully supports every mother's choice in how she feeds her baby. Whether you choose to formu
Allie McQuaid
licensed professional counselor and certified perinatal mental health specialist · Mommy Culture
1 appearance on this show
Nicole Alfred
C-section recovery coach
1 appearance on this show
Chelsea
dietitian · Christian Nutritionist
1 appearance on this show
Megan
certified breathwork facilitator · Rawcology
1 appearance on this show
Gina Trimmer
Revitalized Womanhood Movement
1 appearance on this show
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Raising Mama Podcast is hosted by Megan Stander and Chelsea Ledsen. The show is categorised under kids (family) and has published 49 episodes.
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