BDA Baby (Before, During and After Baby)

Matthew and Elliot Dürt joined us to share all about their unique journey to parenthood. They told us how to eventually chose surrogacy and egg donation with Elliot’s sister donating her eggs and Matthew’s mother serving as the surrogate. Their surrogacy journey brought them their daughter Uma! Matthew and Elliot are now dads in the thick of parenting, and they go over the joys and challenges of parenthood. Family, intentional living, and spirituality ground them as a family, and they hope they can provide hope to others that want to start a family of their own!Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

What if feeding your baby didn’t come with pressure, shame, or judgment? In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Modi, founder and CEO of Bobbie, the formula company that’s rewriting the rules on how we nourish our babies and ourselves.We talk about:- The cultural expectations around feeding and the rise of combo feeding- The emotional toll of feeding expectations on new moms- Why formula shouldn’t be treated like a dirty word- What makes Bobbie different from ingredient standards to that viral poop Slack channel (yes, really)- Why no one should feel the need to smuggle formula from EuropeWhether you're breastfeeding, formula feeding, combo feeding, or just curious — this one’s for every parent who's ever asked: Am I doing it right?Explore their products here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-27927499Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video! 

In this episode, we talked to Aliza Carr and Candice Echeverria about their experiences with Haakaa and breastfeeding. Aliza is a midwife and shares some of the reasons she recomends Haakaa products to new moms. Candice is a lactation consultant and has such great insight on the breastfeeding process. Both women remind us that feeding our babies is a very personal journey. What works for one mom might not work as well for you and your baby. Having the rights tools can make the whole process that much smoother and enjoyable for you and your little one! Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Physical therapy for babies and toddlers was a foreign concept to me until I became a mother myself and learned about the benefits that come with having your baby seen early when needed. Today’s episode is all about baby and toddler physical therapy, milestones, and how we can feel empowered about when to seek the help and wisdom from someone like Dr. Mell of Tots On Target. We chat about rolling, crawling, oral ties, torticollis, and how to learn about ways to help your baby stretch at home and some baby massage techniques. If you’ve ever wondered about your baby’s milestones or just wanted to know more about it when your little one is “supposed” to start doing things, this episode is for you. Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video! 

We met with Dr. Krupa Playforth a few years ago to discuss the challenging topic of talking to children about tragedy and gun violence. Dr. Playforth is a board-certified pediatrician and mother who draws insight from her own experiences to provide advice to families. We explored the importance of giving our kids context, managing our own anxiety, and giving our kids the tools to feel safe and informed. It’s never easy to talk to our children about tough topics, but Dr. Playforth’s advice hopefully gives a little bit of guidance. Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Every parent knows the cold sweat that hits when your child starts melting down… especially in public. The stares, the pressure, the mental spiral… it’s a lot. In this episode, I’m joined by Alyssa Blask Campbell, the brilliant mind behind Tiny Humans, Big Emotions and the brand-new follow-up Big Kids, Bigger Feelings. We dive into why kids act out, how our own reactions shape theirs, and what emotional regulation really looks like in the wild- at Target, at bedtime, or on the soccer field. Alyssa shares tools that are truly doable (even when you're exhausted) and reminds us that our job isn’t to end the tantrum, it’s to sit with them through it. We also talk about parenting with a partner who handles emotions differently, supporting multiple kids with big feelings, and what emotional growth looks like between ages 5–12. Whether you're deep in the toddler phase or navigating grade school dynamics, this one’s filled with so much helpful advice and a good reminder that you're not doing it wrong, you're just doing it real. Order her book, Tiny Humans, Big Emotions here: https://amzn.to/42iOuGa Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

Sharon Mazel had all kinds of advice for starting solids in this episode. We address common concerns like choking and gagging and how to navigate picky eating. Sharon emphasizes a relaxed approach and repeated exposure to new foods. When parents relax and focus on the big picture over the little details, our kids’ nutrition becomes a lot less stressful. Sharon hopes that her practical advice can empower parents on their own journey to starting solids with their babies.Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

In this inspiring episode, Mallory Ervin shared her journey to baby number three and her struggles and triumphs along the way. Mallory is open about her experiences with pregnancy loss, and her decision to share her experience with pregnancy loss in a public way. She tells us that faith and community support were pivotal in helping her through her experience trying to conceive. By sharing her story, Mallory hopes other moms who have experienced pregnancy loss will feel less alone in their one struggles.Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

If you’re a parent, you’ve been there- the baby monitor cuts out in the middle of the night, and you wake up in a panic. So you can imagine the joy I felt when I found the Harbor monitor, which promised to never cut out. And after using it with all three of my kids, I can honestly say it delivered. In this episode, I talk with Kevin Lavelle, the CEO and Co-Founder of Harbor, about how and why he created this monitor from the ground up, as a dad himself. We chat about the anxiety so many parents feel when it comes to baby monitoring, how EMF exposure became part of the conversation, and why having a physical monitor (not just an app) totally changed my experience. We also talk about the very real issue of sleep deprivation, for parents and babies alike, and how Harbor was designed to help improve that. Because when you’re sleeping better, everything from your mental health to your relationship to your patience as a parent gets better, too. Whether you’re a first-time parent or juggling multiple kids like me, I think you’ll really relate to this one. Order a Harbor monitor here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-25057387 Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!

In this episode, Liz Tenety shared her journey to creating a supportive community for mothers though Motherly. We talk through the challenges and triumphs of motherhood why it’s so important for moms to have a community that knows and celebrates their experiences. Liz also gives us some insight into her own experience with motherhood, including becoming a mom of five. Whether online or in person, mothers need community and Liz hopes Motherly can be one of the places where moms come together.   Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!