MOM TALK

Jordan Rye and Victoria McGaha
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For new moms, moms-to-be, and seasoned moms who love talking about their kids as much as we do because what else is there to talk about?! :)

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Victoria's PAH Update

    Victoria shares an update on her PAH after months of worsening shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations, and fatigue. Even though her January echo looked promising and labs were normal, her specialist ordered a right heart cath with a nitric oxide challenge, and she was a responder. Her doctor called with great news: her pressure is 27, and her heart shows no signs of heart failure, and she thinks Victoria may be overmedicated, so she's cutting her tadalafil dose in half. She's grateful but still anxious because her symptoms haven’t fully improved yet, with a two-week nurse check-in and a follow-up appointment in June. 00:00 Welcome and Update 00:26 What PAH Means 02:41 Diagnosis Delays 04:59 Stabilizing on Treatment 06:13 Right Heart Cath Explained 08:17 Vasoreactivity Breakthrough 09:23 New Meds and Low BP 10:31 Symptoms Creeping Back 13:35 January Tests and Monitor 15:44 March Labs and Cath Scheduled 17:57 Spiraling Before Procedure 19:22 Mom Guilt Morning Prep 20:00 Heart Cath Setup 20:21 Awake Neck Procedure 22:42 Nitric Oxide Results 24:34 Discharge And Sick Ride 26:21 Great News Med Cutback 27:25 Symptoms Vs Numbers 31:16 Faith And Advocacy Call 33:41 One Week Update Next Steps 35:50 Closing Thanks And Follow

    36 min

  2. 22 APR

    Life's Ebb and Flow

    We’re Back: Grief, Life Updates, and Finding Our Way Again We’re back after a long break, and I’m sharing honestly why recording stopped—grief has come in waves, and once the busy “to-do” list for my mom started wrapping up, it got harder instead of easier. We catch you up on what’s been going on: dance competitions that felt full of signs from my mom, spring break highlights and the emotions of Julianne’s baby shower. We also celebrate my niece LJ coming home from the NICU, talk about perimenopause and how grief has shown up in my body, and chat about Remi’s kindergarten kickoff as the kids keep growing up fast. 00:00 We Are Back 01:15 Break And Grief03:06 Handling Mom Tasks 05:16 Signs At Dance 08:08 Spring Break Recap 08:26 Discovery Park Trip 12:16 Food And Mall Stops 15:52 Home Projects And Pool 17:21 Niece Comes Home 18:41 NICU and Heart Surgery 19:29 Feeding Tube Fears 20:32 Spring Break Recap 21:17 Kindergarten Kickoff 23:43 Teachers and Transitions 25:54 Kids Growing Up Fast 27:21 Baby Shower Emotions 29:55 Grief in the Body 32:40 First Holidays Without Mom 35:05 It Is What It Is 35:42 Wrap Up and Follow

    36 min

  3. 18 MAR

    Michelle Connor-Sleep Consultant

    Encore Episode We got to do our very first zoom with Michelle Connor, certified sleep consultant! She is passionate about kids and parents getting the sleep they need. Make sure you follow her! @sleepyheadsols on Instagram Sleepyheadsols.com Sleepyheadsols@gmail.com

    1 hr

  4. 11 MAR

    Dance Stories and Family Life

    Welcome back to Mom Talk! Come hang with us while I spill the tea on Emma’s first dance competition of the season in Gatlinburg—Friday traffic, Waze miracles, trio jitters, and some much-needed “redemption” dances. We also squeezed in an escape room (yes, I survived), talked about doing it all the first comp without Mom, and looked ahead to Nashville and Louisville comps. Then it’s the usual Mom Talk whiplash: church D-Now drop-off anxiety, wrestling season finally ending, new neighbors keeping the kids outside, a sweet NICU update on baby LJ, and Victoria casually daydreaming about “just grabbing a baby off the shelf.” 00:00 Welcome Back Setup Chaos 00:17 First Dance Comp Recap 00:58 Gatlinburg Travel Game Plan 01:26 Friday Traffic Waze Win 02:29 Trio Nerves Redemption 03:16 Escape Room Adventure 05:12 Missing Mom Weekend 06:04 Next Competitions Ahead 06:57 Church DNow Weekend 08:49 Life Update Wrestling Ends 09:26 New Neighbors Outdoor Play 10:51 Holding Baby LJ NICU 12:32 Julianne Car Accident Stress 13:46 Bring Julianne Back 14:17 Baby Fever Talk 14:54 Adoption and Hard Limits 16:46 No More Daycare Countdown 17:20 Summer Schedules and Childcare 18:11 Spring Break Plans 20:15 Pool Dreams and Noodle Delivery 21:26 Sports Camp Signup Details 24:09 Kid Free Week Plans 25:04 Food Plans and Podcast Logistics 25:58 Next Episode Lucy Letby Case 27:15 Wrap Up and Socials

    27 min

  5. 4 MAR

    Weekend Adventures

    We recap our rare night out at a belated work Christmas party at Varsity Pins (food, frozen margaritas, duckpin bowling) and then a late stop at The Bent Wrench. We talk surviving two weeks of ice days, Mason’s wild “shark tooth” dental visit, a tearful taxes moment that brought up memories of Mom, and Mason accidentally making Good News Club think he’s not fed or allowed to read his Bible—plus a quick update on Henry’s Wizards basketball games. 00:00 Mom Talk Kickoff: A Rare Moms’ Night Out 00:19 Work Christmas Party in February (Plus-One Drama & Timing) 01:14 Food, Potluck Vibes & Frozen Margaritas at Varsity Pins 02:39 Duckpin Bowling + When Can the Kids Handle It? 03:36 After-Party at The Bent Wrench (Staying Out ‘Til Midnight) 04:19 The Next-Day Reality: Sleep, Kids, and Feeling Human Again 05:39 Two Weeks of Ice Out: Cabin Fever, Slips, and Surviving at Home 08:26 Back to School Whiplash + Mason’s Wild ‘Shark Tooth’ Dental Visit 11:46 Kids’ Anxiety Styles: Stoic vs Worrier (and the ‘Liquid Relaxer’) 13:28 Adulting at 41: Paying Taxes Without Mom’s Help 14:21 Paying County vs. City Taxes… and an Unexpected Connection to Mom 15:15 Emma’s Heart-to-Heart & Being Forced to Grieve in Real Time 17:42 Compartmentalizing Grief: The ‘Switch’ and Avoidance Talk 18:10 Quiet Car Rides & the Podcast That Finally Broke Through 20:38 Theresa Caputo, Mediums, and Faith: Is It ‘From God’?22:34 TLC Rabbit Hole: Baylen Out Loud, Tourette’s, and Why She’s So Funny 23:32 Mason’s ‘$100’ Answer + Good News Club Homework Drama 28:18 Henry’s Hoops Update: Game Nights, Team ‘Wizards,’ and Wrap-Up

    31 min

  6. 25 FEB

    Wrestling Through Motherhood

    Welcome back to Mom Talk! In today's episode, Victoria hilariously recounts relatable gripes with Jarrett's drinking habits, and the overwhelming wrestling schedule that turns parenting into a solo sport. We dive into Victoria's accidental slip and fall leading to a knee injury, followed by her painful dental visits. Meanwhile, Remi takes center stage, quite literally, dancing on coffee tables and living her best life. Join us for an episode filled with laughter, real talk, and navigating the chaos that is parenthood! 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:10 Victoria's Annoyance with Jarrett 03:13 Wrestling Schedule Woes 09:31 Victoria's Injury Story 18:51 Knee and Wrist Recovery Update 19:58 New Dentist Experience 21:35 Dental Work Challenges 27:27 Mason's Dental Issues 30:57 Remi's Dance Adventures 35:29 Research Study and Walking Challenges 37:59 Podcast Wrap-Up

    38 min

  7. 18 FEB

    Part 3: Signs from Mom

    In the final part of this series, I'm talking about what comes after—the grief, the signs, and somehow moving forward. After losing my mom on December 1st, my body crashed. Then my sister had a baby at 24 weeks on Christmas Day. Then a woodpecker showed up at Henry's window. This episode is about processing the impossible, recognizing the signs my mom is still here, and figuring out how to keep going one day at a time. 0:00 - The day I couldn't get out of bed1:30 - Julianne's baby arrives at 24 weeks on Christmas morning3:00 - The "gift-wrapped" miracle baby named after mom6:30 - Baby LJ's health scare and the PDA diagnosis9:45 - How Julianne and I text each other when feelings hit11:20 - The grief theory: the box, the ball, and the pain button13:00 - "I should go eat lunch with mom" - when it hits you15:30 - Why nobody cares about your birthday like your mom17:00 - Henry's woodpecker visit: mom came back as a bird19:45 - Our telepathic friendship and knowing when something's wrong22:00 - Taking it one day at a time and staying in motion24:30 - Thanks for listening and where to find us Content Warning: This episode discusses grief, loss, premature birth complications, and the ongoing process of learning to live after losing a parent. Still coping with dark humor. This is Part 3 of 3. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!Follow us on Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

    26 min

  8. 11 FEB

    Birthdays, Permits, and Pop Culture

    In this catch-up episode, we dive into the latest happenings in our lives—from the trending yoga pants to Emma's milestone 15th birthday and getting her permit. Join us as we navigate the DMV experience, share insights on Emma's driving progress, and touch on the emotional aspects of watching our kids grow up. We also discuss some intriguing pop culture drama, including the Beckham family dynamics, and how it all relates to our own experiences. 00:00 Casual Conversations and Fashion Trends 02:39 Memories and Emotional Attachments to Clothes 05:01 Health Updates and Menopause Journey 09:33 Pop Culture and Celebrity Gossip 14:57 Birthday Reflections and Personal Stories 16:06 Reflecting on Emma's Birthday 18:10 The Permit Test Experience 20:48 Navigating the DMV 24:33 First Driving Lessons 28:50 Preparing for Kindergarten 31:44 Future Plans and College Talk 32:55 Closing Remarks and Social Media Plugs

    33 min
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For new moms, moms-to-be, and seasoned moms who love talking about their kids as much as we do because what else is there to talk about?! :)

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  • Creator
    Jordan Rye and Victoria McGaha
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    115
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jordan Rye and Victoria McGaha
  • Show Website
    MOM TALK