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Send us Fan Mail I don’t think we talk enough about how making close friends as a mom is weirdly hard.  Content Warning: This episode contains sensitive material around self-harm. Please listen with care. In this episode, I break down my thoughts around mom friendships, dig deep into my own past to understand why I view some things the way I do.  Listen to the full episode of "The Real Reason Adult Friendships Are So Hard" on the Mel Robbins podcast featuring Danielle Bayard Jackson.  Stats referenced: In a Harvard study… 51% of mothers with young children reported feeling lonely. Loneliness is linked to early mortality and a wide array of serious physical and emotional problems, including depression, anxiety, heart disease, substance abuse, and domestic abuse. Full article link here.Research shows that up to 90% of moms feel lonely after giving birth, and more than half say they feel like they have no friends. Full article ink here.Research involving 270,000 people found that friendships were as important—if not more so—to our overall well being as our relationships with our spouses and family. The same researcher also looked into whether the quality of those friendships mattered—it does. People who had strong friendships reported being happier, while people without quality friendships reported more chronic illness. Full article link here.Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram Follow the @newmamaspodcast on Instagram Read Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.com Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m diving into the spiciest parenting opinions you sent me over Instagram and let’s just say… y’all did not hold back. 😅 Listen to Part 2 here on my Substack From “Screen time is a cop out” to “Birthday parties actually the worst” to the never-ending saga of potty training, we’re unpacking the hot takes that secretly live in every mom group chat. I react in real time and share my honest thoughts (as a working mom in the thick of it), and explore the gray areas we don’t always talk about. This episode is equal parts funny, relatable, and “wait… are we allowed to say that out loud?” If you’ve ever: Handed over an iPad and felt judgedDreaded a 3-hour kids’ birthday partyQuestioned your entire existence during potty training…this one’s for you! Come for the hot takes! Stay for the solidarity! Mentioned in this episode:  Why Gentle Parenting Isn’t Working (And What Parents Need Instead) with Parenting Coach Danielle Linder Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram Follow the @newmamaspodcast on Instagram Read Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.com Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)

Send us Fan Mail Subscribe to my Substack for exclusive podcast episodes: https://circlebackafterbedtime.substack.com/  The lollipops I used for weaning: YumEarth Organic Lollipops Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram Follow the @newmamaspodcast on Instagram Read Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.com Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I am fired up! Here's what I'm sounding off on in this episode: Being a "pro-screen time, anti-tablet" parentBeing a millennial and growing up in AOL chatrooms"Raw-dogging" summer breakQuestioning whether to go to kindergarten or skipping straight to 1st grade Homeschool vs public school, hot take home school kids have a lot of opportunities for socializationCelebrating my son's 5th birthday! Struggling having a small house with no storage Sounding off on "therapy speak" Sounding off on the whole "not telling our kids we're proud of them" Fostering a summer of independence for my 5-year-oldWhat do you think? Leave me a comment or send me a DM on my Instagram if you have any strong feelings about my hot takes.  Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram Follow the @newmamaspodcast on Instagram Read Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.com Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)

Send us Fan Mail In this grab bag episode of topics, I'm taking you on a rollercoaster ride of all my inner thoughts:  Boundaries with in-laws (I have some hot takes that might piss you off)In the body positive movement, no one should shame you for wanting to lose weightSaying no to business travel at the momentHow disappointing people sucks but you have to do it sometimesSpicy thoughts around The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (we all need a little pop culture therapy, okay?) ...and other things!If you're a new mom, toddler mom, or just a woman figuring out how to juggle it all, this episode is your reminder that you’re not alone. PS. Check out my episode on my other podcast, Can I Be Honest, all about marriage and relationships! Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram Follow the @newmamaspodcast on Instagram Read Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.com Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)

Send us Fan Mail I’m keeping it real about life with a toddler in this audio journal style solo episode. My 17-month-old daughter has officially entered her villain era, and I’m feeling all the challenges of the baby-to-toddler transition. Tantrums, power struggles, the emotional rollercoaster of weaning, I’m talking about why this baby/toddler stage feels SO HARD!  If you’re a new mom navigating toddlerhood and just trying to survive the chaos, this episode is for you. Tune in for an honest, unfiltered take on motherhood and learning to love (OR NOT LOVE) this messy, wild, unpredictable season.  Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram Follow the @newmamaspodcast on Instagram Read Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.com Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a voice note-style vent sesh from one mom to another. I’m sharing the unfiltered truths I never thought I’d say out loud: I resent my dogs after becoming a mom (hello, postpartum rage!)I want to quit breastfeeding cold turkey (breastfeeding burnout!)I went from in-law drama to actually having a healthy relationship with them (yes, it’s possible!).Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, rage-cleaning, or hiding in your car for five minutes of peace — this one’s for you. Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram Follow the @newmamaspodcast on Instagram Read Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.com Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I chit chat about: Why does Easter feel so commercialized nowWanting to give my kids the childhood I never hadIntroducing chores and piggy bank to my almost 5 year oldMom guilt about feeling annoyed with my kids sometimesMindset shifts that help my day-to-dayWeaning updatePoking fun at "sad beige moms" ...and more!Let me know if you liked the car voice memos or if the audio quality was so bad it was hard to listen to.  Until next week! Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram Follow the @newmamaspodcast on Instagram Read Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.com Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)

Send us Fan Mail Pop singer Chappell Roan is going viral for going on the Call Her Daddy Podcast and saying all her friends with kids are in hell and that she doesn’t know anyone who’s happy and has children. Let's talk about it.  Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram Follow the @newmamaspodcast on Instagram Read Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.com Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)

Send us Fan Mail I'm back, YAY! I'm excited to catch up with all of you. In this episode I talk about: What it was like juggling a baby and working full-timeMy work trip in October where I brought my baby and my momHow I ended up exclusively breastfeedingThe complicated emotions of weaningHow I made the decision to weanThe process of weaning and how it's goingI'll be back at a limited capacity with weekly episodes! They'll be mostly shorter solo episodes to start off with because it's a lot of work scheduling guests, preparing for interviews, etc. so the podcast will be just me and you and the mic to start off with :)  Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram Follow the @newmamaspodcast on Instagram Read Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.com Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lina elaborates on how hard it's been coming back from maternity leave and juggling her 4-month old daughter. She discusses the challenges of exclusively breastfeeding, childcare costs, quitting her job (and how it's not gonna happen), and a little bit about the behind-the-scenes of podcasting. The podcast is on a break but will be back soon! In the meantime, stay in touch with Lina on Instagram. Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram Follow the @newmamaspodcast on Instagram Read Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.com Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)

Send us Fan Mail  Niki became a mother and motherless in the same breath. Her journey to motherhood was filled with uncertainty and trauma when we went through recurrent pregnancy loss and learning that her mom was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at the same time. She is a wife and mom of two living in Minnesota. She is a business owner by day, a podcaster by night, and a dedicated mom 24/7.  When she finally got her triple rainbow baby pregnancy, my mom’s cancer progressed and she lost her when she was just 5 weeks postpartum. Years of grief and loss shaped her motherhood journey and how she choose to put turn that pain to purpose. It’s one of the many reasons she started her podcast: Moms of the Night Connect with Niki: @momsofthenightpodcast  Moms of the Night, is a space to help combat loneliness in motherhood. The podcast brings together moms to share stories, vulnerable conversations, and uplifting messages. Unlike many parenting podcasts, there's no experts, or advice to add to the overwhelm - just moments for all of us to sit in solidarity as we live out our motherhood journeys. Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram Follow the @newmamaspodcast on Instagram Read Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.com Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)

Send us Fan Mail Lina and Linnea gave birth around the same time and both have toddlers and newborns. They have a fun and dynamic friend catch-up about having two young kids.  In this episode they talk about: Division of labor between partnersMom guiltGoing back to workChildcareHypnobirthing  BreastfeedingLinnea's first pod appearance: Hypnobirthing and How To Hire a Doula with Newborn Mom Linnea Connect with Linnea: @linneakayak Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram Follow the @newmamaspodcast on Instagram Read Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.com Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)

Send us Fan Mail Almost 60% of marriages end in divorce. Mikki checked every box to guarantee a happy life- but what felt like an instant the life she thought she had was gone. Divorce was the healthiest option for their relationship. Parenting can be alienating with little ones and when you get divorced it's another level of alienation. Mikki is a mentor and coach for women who are currently going through this journey.  In this episode, Lina and Mikki talk about: Talking to young children about divorceLetting go of the shame of divorceHow to start a healthy co-parenting processNavigating holidays and birthdaysManaging conflict Listen to Mikki on other shows: The Moms Moving On Divorce & Co-Parenting PodcastThe Stepmom Diaries PodcastThe Parenting Coach PodcastMikki Gardner is a Conscious Parenting Coach, the host of Co-Parenting With Confidence Podcast, and a mom to her son! After learning how to navigate life post divorce & using it as a catalyst to her own transformation, Mikki now helps moms move past the divorce drama to become calm, confident co-parents. She is on a mission to help women navigate the emotional and practical difficulties of divorce and co-parenting while creating an intentional, joy + ease-filled life after divorce. Connect with Mikki: WebsiteInstagramFacebookMikki’s Podcast “Co-Parenting With Confidence”Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram Follow the @newmamaspodcast on Instagram Read Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.com Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)

Send us Fan Mail Lina hired her postpartum doula, Katie, to aid her in her first few months postpartum with her second baby, Evelyn. In this episode, Lina and Katie have an informal chat on what it was like working together. This is a great episode for anyone who's considering hiring a postpartum doula! Connect with Katie on Instagram: @lifeinbloomwellness To learn more about my postpartum doula Katie, check out her website: https://www.lifeinbloomwellness.co/  Support the show Connect with Lina on @linaforrestal on Instagram Follow the @newmamaspodcast on Instagram Read Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.com Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)