35 episodes

Tired of outdated and conventional motherhood advice? Are you anti- (insert "Big" + industry name) exploiting the mother-baby dyad for financial gain? Do you prefer to think critically about practices and philosophies across the pregnancy to motherhood spectrum? If you said "yes" to any of the above questions, then you're going to fit right in. Don't worry— this is not another "mainstream mama" podcast.Whether you are a soon-to-be mom or a seasoned mom who has "seen it all," April and Kat promise to never shy away from topics that are far too controversial to discuss at the local playground with the "normie" moms or with your child's pediatrician. These topics should not be controversial at all, but sadly in our highly-censored society, almost anything can be interpreted as such.We're so glad you discovered us! Join us every other Friday as we step outside of our comfort zones, say what many of you are thinking but too afraid to admit out loud, and examine mainstream mom narratives through a funny and honest lens. We may just even change your mind about deeply held beliefs if you're open to it!

Moms Off The Record April West & Katherine Sigblad

    • Kids & Family

Tired of outdated and conventional motherhood advice? Are you anti- (insert "Big" + industry name) exploiting the mother-baby dyad for financial gain? Do you prefer to think critically about practices and philosophies across the pregnancy to motherhood spectrum? If you said "yes" to any of the above questions, then you're going to fit right in. Don't worry— this is not another "mainstream mama" podcast.Whether you are a soon-to-be mom or a seasoned mom who has "seen it all," April and Kat promise to never shy away from topics that are far too controversial to discuss at the local playground with the "normie" moms or with your child's pediatrician. These topics should not be controversial at all, but sadly in our highly-censored society, almost anything can be interpreted as such.We're so glad you discovered us! Join us every other Friday as we step outside of our comfort zones, say what many of you are thinking but too afraid to admit out loud, and examine mainstream mom narratives through a funny and honest lens. We may just even change your mind about deeply held beliefs if you're open to it!

    #34: Kat is Pregnant With Baby #2!

    #34: Kat is Pregnant With Baby #2!

    The (K)at is finally out of the bag! Kat is expecting baby #2!! It would be a little weird if we withheld the most compelling aspects of this wild pregnancy and plans for a sovereign birth (we explain what that means too) as two moms who host a podcast dedicated to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. So, we of course had to divulge the details. It's too exciting not to share! We answer some of our listener questions submitted via instagram stories as well.
    Resources Referenced: 
    Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols, RDNReal Food for Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols, RDNThe Freebirth SocietyUnpacking UltrasoundsTempdrop Fertility TrackerResilient Motherhood Guide w/Anisa Woodall (code: MOTR for $100 off!)Gestational Diabetes, GBS, Ultrasound Technology, and RH Negative: A New Perspective




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    • 58 min
    #33: Ancestral Living and Nourishing Our Families with Hilda Labrada Gore

    #33: Ancestral Living and Nourishing Our Families with Hilda Labrada Gore

    Hilda Labradore Gore is the host and producer of Wise Traditions— the official Weston A. Price Foundation podcast.
    Hilda brings her innate positivity, decades-long wisdom on ancestral practices, and exuberant demeanor to the virtual table where the three of us discuss topics such as:
    How do we know which food movements du jour are truly right for us? Raw Milk and beef liver are all the rage now, but before that everyone was talking about Paleo, Keto, Pegan, Raw before 4pm and the list goes on.Should we be concerned with the latest measles "outbreak"?How can we embrace the "80/20" lifestyle with what we know about artificial food dyes, glyphosate, and other false foods that hijack our taste buds?What are Hilda's favorite go-to simple, nutrient-dense snacks for young children and dinners for the entire family?What is one simple way we can deepen our connection and strengthen our relationship with our children?How we can nourish our families outside of diet?Food fads that will not age will such as the normalization of seed oils and lab-grown meat!We absolutely loved our conversation with Hilda! As her IG handle suggests, she has a completely holistic perspective on caring for ourselves and our families, and her warmth beams during this interview. We hope you gleaned as much inspiration and wisdom from this upbeat and enlightening conversation as we did.
    Follow Hilda on instagram
    Check out Hilda's website
    Tune in to the Wise Traditions podcast


    Resources: 
    Vaccines, Autoimmunity, and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness by Dr. Thomas CowanKnow Your Fats by Mary Enig1000 Hours Outside



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    • 1 hr 10 min
    #32: Fun Q&A with Kat & April - Answering Your Questions from Instagram Stories

    #32: Fun Q&A with Kat & April - Answering Your Questions from Instagram Stories

    In response to welcoming an influx of new followers on our Instagram page (hi!!), we decided it would be fun and informative to see what you  wanted us to discuss in an upcoming episode.

    So, in this episode we both address as many of the questions you posed as we could. Don’t worry if your question was not addressed; we will address the remaining questions in a Q&A part 2!

    As a teaser, some of the questions we transparently answer include:

    ⁃Thoughts on gentle parenting
    ⁃Cloth diapering
    ⁃Red light therapy
    ⁃Postpartum depletion
    ⁃How we teach our children about religion
    ⁃Flathead’s impact on milestones
    ⁃The comparison trap on social media
    -and so much more!

    Resources and Discount Codes Mentioned:
    Go Diaper Free Resources (code MOTR for 15% off)Hope & Plum Baby Carriers (code CALLMEMRSWEST for 10% off)Artipoppe Carriers (DM us @MomsOffTheRecordPod for the discount code)April's TikTok with babywearing tutorials Dr. Green Life holistic remedies (code MOMSOFFTHERECORD10 for 10% off)Anisa Woodall's Resilient Motherhood Course and Recipes (code MOTR for $100 off)Perfect Supplements for repletion (code MOTR10 for 10% off)On Track Baby's NOEL Method Follow Tristan Harris to learn more about the social media algorithms and check out the Center for Humane Technology 

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    • 1 hr 23 min
    #31: Encouraging Talkative Babies and Toddlers with Speech and Language Pathologist Maria Gianfilippo

    #31: Encouraging Talkative Babies and Toddlers with Speech and Language Pathologist Maria Gianfilippo

    We hear from Speech and Language Pathologist Maria Gianfilippo, Founder of Organic Speech Therapy, about what it takes to raise talkative babies and toddlers.

    First, it’s important to know what the milestones and averages are in regard to spoken words by specific age targets. Yes, every child does develop at his or her own pace; however,  within *reason*.

    We reflect upon the main contributors to a burgeoning vocabulary versus speech delays that should raise red flags.

    We learn about optimal environments and lifestyles parents can embody in order to maximize their child’s communication capacity.

    We’ll discuss why TV shows are not an appropriate substitute for 1:1 human interaction when it comes to teaching our children. It's a tough pill to swallow, but even the "educational programs" are not ideal. TV is a tool and we need to treat it as such.

    You’ll also hear about the “wait and see” approach still recommended by pediatricians and the main reasons why speech delays have been on a significant rise over the last few years.

    Learn about the benefits of bi-, tri-, and quadlingualism.

    Resources:
    10% off Talkative Babies and Talkative Toddlers with our links.Note: for the Talkative Toddlers course, the discount code only works if the pay-in-full option is selected.Talkative Babies CourseTalkative Toddlers CourseMaria’s free book resourceMilestone document resourceFollow Maria at @organicspeechtherapypllc If you click Maria's Talkative Toddlers & Babies links in her IG bio, you can also apply code MOTR for the 10% discount.Unapologetically Unmedicated episode 85: Signs Your Induction is BSFollow @FierceLizzie on Instagram



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    • 1 hr 8 min
    #30: How We Approached Baby-Led Weaning: Part 2

    #30: How We Approached Baby-Led Weaning: Part 2

    Continuing our conversation on our approach to baby led weaning. In part 2, we discuss:
    Our favorite first foods from each food group to offer a beginner eater How we can take radical responsibility for developing and refining our babies’ palatesWhy a variety of textures beyond purées is crucial for orofacial development Our simple hack for ditching the plastic pouches and baby food jars while traveling with your babyIdeas for combining specific foods and tapping into your creativity without breaking the bank or slaving away in the kitchen all dayThinking critically about honey consumption in infants
    Unapologetically Unmedicated episode 70


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    • 42 min
    #29: How We Approached Baby-Led Weaning: Part 1

    #29: How We Approached Baby-Led Weaning: Part 1

    Hear all about the MOTR approach to baby-led weaning. In this episode, we share our takes on: 
    what we think of baby-led weaninghow it’s different from simply “starting solids” overcoming obstacles mothers face when considering solids (fear of choking, allergens, breastfeeding relationships, etc). why we don’t care about added sodium for infants and what that evidence actually says (hint: it’s inconclusive)how we feel about purée pouches and stereotypical “baby food”why your pediatrician is not the expert on baby-led weaningsigns of readiness and why anything under 6 months old is too young to start solidsStay tuned for part 2 for an even deeper dive on meals we offer our children, BLW hacks, staying the course during travel and dining out, and so much more.

    Resources:
    Lily Nichol's article debunking the infant sodium intake mythEpisode #84 of Unapologetically Unmedicated: Buy for Baby, Bye for Mommy with Andrea HaskinsKatie Ferraro's Baby Led Weaning Made Easy Program (not affiliates, but we loved this program nonetheless)

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    • 46 min

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