Boy Girl Mom & Dad

BoyGirlMom.Com, Lauren & Nick Mulenos
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Feeling left out as a first time mom of boy girl twins, Lauren Mulenos created Boy Girl Mom to explore the differences (and joys!) of raising both boys and girls. (#BoyMom and #GirlMom, y’all are welcome here too!) While this podcast is an extension of her parenting website BoyGirlMom.com, think of it as a weekly parenting discussion including real life examples, approaches, tips, and support. Regularly co-hosting with her husband Nick Mulenos, the ”dad” of Boy Girl Mom & Dad (and provider of dad jokes and laughs), they’re hoping to grow as parents and hopefully help their generation of parents grow as well, empathetically versus instructionally... not for you, but with you! Boy Girl Mom (& Dad), where you’re not alone unless you want to be. Join the conversation!

  1. 11/13/2024

    52 | Finding Joy in Motherhood with Hannah Morrison

    Motherhood, pregnancy loss, invisible diseases (fibromyalgia) - Boy girl Mom Lauren Mulenos dives into all of this and more with Hannah Morrison, mom to Knox, Rory, and Chloe earthside. More importantly, Hannah speaks to the joy she has and experiences daily. You can visit the church she and her husband planted in Frisco, Texas - Cadence Church.   Boy Girl Mom and Dad uses affiliate links. By clicking on certain hyperlinks and/or buying a product, you may help us make a small commission off your purchase. It's links like this that help keep us going. Thank you for your support!   Hannah Morrison’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahmcmorrison/ Hannah’s Newsletter: https://thecakebyhannah.com/the-cake-emails/ Hannah’s Website: https://thecakebyhannah.com/ She Reads Her Bible: https://www.instagram.com/shereadsherbible_/ The Cadence Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecadencechurch/ Cadence Church: https://www.cadence.church/ Episode 37 Your Kids and Their Bodies with Kayla J.W. Marnach: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16tjP2VsuNeAVUUJkScUse?si=a5650824e5724c80 Episode 38 Your Kids and Their Bodies Part 2 with Kayla J.W. Marnach: https://open.spotify.com/episode/51gYHsEKKAQeT2P26R6WEy?si=d4f565eaa18744e5  Easy Bulgogi Recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/246172/easy-bulgogi-korean-bbq-beef/ Viral Cucumber Recipe: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFotmeNp/ Monarch Restaurant Dallas: https://www.monarchrestaurants.com/ Lombardi Frisco: https://www.lombardicucina.com/ Town Hearth Dallas: https://flavorhookdallas.com/restaurants/town-hearth/ Adventures in Odyssey: https://www.adventuresinodyssey.com/ Arky Arky: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw1x6KvLgjE&ab_channel=ListenerKids Hip Hop Hymns:: https://bit.ly/3Z1oIEN The Fumbly Bumbly Angles: https://bit.ly/4etv84n Veggie Tales: https://veggietales.com/ Story Button Boom Box: https://storybutton.com/Elevation Worship When Wind Meets Fire: https://open.spotify.com/album/2uwzangKgtBdy6Q1rPYqC0 Tiffany Hudson: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F58iilfZWiLrxyhsVOdQV Crunchi Makeup: https://crunchi.com/ Miracle Territory with Mariah McManus Goss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dJjUEQNWGQ&ab_channel=Mosaic   00:00:36 - Intro 00:01:46 - Welcome Hannah! 00:01:52 - Tiff - Gilmore Girls 00:04:57 - Why Hannah is here 00:05:21 - Biggest piece of advice raising Godly kids 00:07:27 - How her daughter Blakely has shaped Hannah 00:10:15 - Hannah's diagnosis 00:13:43 - How Hannah feeds her family 00:17:25 - Hannah doesn't say Bad Food 00:22:34 - What Hannah is cooking 00:25:41 - Healthy relationship tips post-kids 00:29:18 - Favorite holiday traditions 00:34:25 - The company Hannah built 00:44:44 - Care less 00:46:07 - What Hannah is working on 00:49:07 - Hannah's favorite worship song 00:54:41 - What Hannah is obsessed with 00:57:27 - Where you can find Hannah 00:58:18 - Closing

    59 min

  2. 11/06/2024

    51 | Rosie the Reindeer ft. Megan Rogers

    Move over Frosty, Santa, and Rudolph. Christmas needs a female centric character and she HERE!  Meet Rosie the Reindeer - a doe who just wants to dance! Tune in as the author and creator Megan Rogers chats with Lauren on a Boy Girl Mom(s) only episode.Be sure to grab Rosie Finds Her Shine for your Christmas reads this year. She is sure to become a holiday classic on your shelf.   Boy Girl Mom and Dad uses affiliate links. By clicking on certain hyperlinks and/or buying a product, you may help us make a small commission off your purchase. It's links like this that help keep us going. Thank you for your support!   Rosie Finds her Shine Book Main Website: https://lifeisrosie.co/ Rosie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life.is.rosie.co/ Rosie Finds her Shine on Amazon: https://bit.ly/3NGiSSV Shop Buru: https://www.shopburu.com/collections/all Siblings without Rivalry by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish: https://amzn.to/3pMqRoS Boy Girl Mom and Dad Podcast Episode 32: How I Wrote a (Kids) Book: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6msLxhvLmdQdCSzKQzySup?si=Hz_OVSgXRqOVKlNponNNoQ   00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:48 - Tiff - Decorate for Christmas 00:06:36 - Megan's Background 00:09:59 - What inspired Megan's book? 00:12:41 - Rosie's name 00:13:55 - Theme of Comparison 00:18:54 - Hardest dance audition 00:23:45 - Tips for Self Publishing 00:26:29 - How long was the self-publishing process? 00:30:07 - Retail after Self-Publishing 00:31:38 - Rosie can Color 00:32:39 - Megan stays inspired 00:37:23 - Where can you find Megan and Rosie? 00:38:17 - What Rosie is really about 00:39:57 - Closing

    41 min

  3. 10/30/2024

    50 | Things In My Home with Kimberly Dixon

    Kimberly Dixon is a mom to three girls and an overall inspiration. From pole vaulting to painting her kitchen, something she does will inspire you. Check out our exclusive Boy Girl Mom interview with her about her new home account, her airbnb in Waco, and plans for the future. Don’t forget to check out her instagram page for more details and of course those covered dining table chairs she now has! We talk about Waco favorites if you are interested in going to visit / see The Silo’s.   Boy Girl Mom and Dad uses affiliate links. By clicking on certain hyperlinks and/or buying a product, you may help us make a small commission off your purchase. It's links like this that help keep us going. Thank you for your support!   @things.in.my.home https://www.instagram.com/things.in.my.home/ The Shotgun House Waco: https://www.instagram.com/theshotgunhousewaco/ Boy Girl Mom and Dad Episode 34: Gentle Parenting Isn’t What You Think it Is: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gd22UcFFqVZGP8FXdDoDr Episode 37 Your Kids and Their Bodies with Kayla J.W. Marnach: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16tjP2VsuNeAVUUJkScUse?si=a5650824e5724c80 Episode 38 Your Kids and Their Bodies Part 2 with Kayla J.W. Marnach: https://open.spotify.com/episode/51gYHsEKKAQeT2P26R6WEy?si=d4f565eaa18744e5  Episode 45 Relax, It’s Just Your Pelvic Floor: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jfwp5CUZTVQ57yPlsD55g?si=LKFdmnDgRmSesQsvDjzOwg Chat Books: https://chatbooks.com/ Episode 20 An Episode about Money and Kids: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bNyn5oAhWUtXwXq61WfA1?si=1RN-TIBAQ067PmiNElbvCQ Red Herring Restaurant in Waco: https://hotelherringbone.com/home#dine Hotel 1928: https://www.hotel1928.com/ Taco Z’s https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/taqueriazacatecas George’s: https://georgesrestaurant.com/ Fabled Bookshop: https://www.fabledbookshop.com/ Common Grounds: https://www.commongroundstx.com/ Tineco Vacuum Wet Dry Vacuum: https://bit.ly/4fjgKMS Dyson Handheld Humdinger: https://bit.ly/3A54joZ   00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:31 - Tiff - Oreo serving size 00:06:52 - Why Kimberly is Here 00:09:57 - The Mess is OK 00:10:34 - Allowing the Mess? 00:12:31 - The nanny gave feedback... 00:14:16 - Home cleanliness vs. sleep 00:15:00 - Advice for two to three transition 00:17:44 - Sometimes we should focus on our weaknesses 00:20:21 - What's your parenting style? 00:22:58 - How did you commemorate your child heading to kindergarten 00:23:54 - Baby books... 00:26:24 - Favorite way to make memories 00:30:58 - Make my child pay rent? 00:41:32 - Waco Must-Dos 00:52:07 - 600 likes to 60 likes 00:54:09 - Favorite part of her home 00:59:49 - Where to find KIm 01:01:07 - Closing

    1h 1m

  4. 10/23/2024

    49 | Navigating Grief with Children with Gaia Altshuler

    We lost our dog in March and decided to bring on Gaia, an associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who is currently a middle school counselor, to chat about how to talk about and discuss death and grieving with your kids. This is a must listen to for everyone, not just parents. You will definitely learn something about grief and coping for yourself too. * Optional * bring some tissues!   Gaia Altshuler’s email for private practice and more information:  GEAltshuler@gmail.com  Raising Mentally Strong Kids by Daniel G. Amen, MD and Charles Fay, PhD: https://amzn.to/3zUV62e Birds and Bees Course: https://bit.ly/3pDR9to “How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard” is a quote by A.A. Milne. The quote is sometimes attributed to Winnie the Pooh, but it can also be attributed to Milne The Invisible String by Patrice Karst: https://amzn.to/3ZWGutN The Invisible Leash by Patrice Karst: https://amzn.to/3ZUMT8Y I’ll always Remember by Kayla J.W. Marnach: https://amzn.to/4eVELcw Shrinking Show on Apple: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/shrinking/umc.cmc.apzybj6eqf6pzccd97kev7bs Episode 37 Your Kids and Their Bodies with Kayla J.W. Marnach: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16tjP2VsuNeAVUUJkScUse?si=a5650824e5724c80 Episode 38 Your Kids and Their Bodies Part 2 with Kayla J.W. Marnach: https://open.spotify.com/episode/51gYHsEKKAQeT2P26R6WEy?si=d4f565eaa18744e5  Hooray Heroes: https://hoorayheroes.com/ Your Grief Your Way by Shelby Forsythia: https://amzn.to/3U4oQ3v I’ll Love You From Afar by Racha Mourtada : https://amzn.to/4f200JV Slumberkins - use code BGM15 for 15% off : https://bit.ly/4dG3JM8   00:00:05 - Intro 00:00:48 - Who is Gaia? 00:02:14 - Tiff - Dog and Cat People 00:07:05 - Navigating Grief with Children 00:13:39 - Be clear and Age appropriate 00:16:50 - Hold space for your Grief 00:18:53 - Modeling your Grief journey 00:24:36 - Commercial - Slumberkins 00:25:41 - Give your kids a Grief script 00:27:51 - Engage with your kids when they seem sad 00:30:00 - Doctors don't cause Death 00:37:53 - What would you say to Little Lauren? 00:39:04 - Grief grows as You grow 00:40:24 - Grief means you're fully Alive 00:43:26 - How to hold space for Grief 00:44:09 - Don't put a timeline on your Grief 00:45:43 - Dealing with your Grief IS productive 00:50:13 - Recap of Tips to deal with Grief 00:57:49 - Closing

    59 min

  5. 10/16/2024

    48 | For The Moms with Katie Dickens

    Whether you’re an experienced mom of multiples or a first time mom to a newborn, Katie Dickens’ #ForTheMoms movement is for you. Today she chats with Lauren on her “why” as well as her “what” that makes her different from other “mother movements.” Hint: It starts in your mind!    Fit by Katie Dickens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitbykatiedickens/ For the Moms online: https://www.forthemoms.online/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/forthemomscommunity/ Email: FitByKatieDickens@gmail.com For the Moms Downloadables: https://www.forthemoms.online/blank-2 Salt and Stone Deodorant: https://bit.ly/4h0f0tl Thoughts on putting our kids’ faces online with Haven! and Nia Sanchez Booko: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2O29cDxEKr61ubEuJZry2S?si=WijDq9RIRyurOlgh4uF4sw Boy Girl Mom & Dad Episode 44: Finding Myself Postpartum: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sIeULVTcyXh5f2sngO2wo Boy Girl Mom & Dad Podcast Episode 8: What I Wish I Would Have Known Postpartum: https://open.spotify.com/episode/46pn5gLTVlRLaLdBY5Hd5g Boy Girl Mom & Dad Podcast Episode 17: My Regrets in Pregnancy and Postpartum: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FhcUOU5MLmX5Y6MpqvXZJ Boy Girl Mom & Dad Podcast The Productivity Problem Episode 29: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2yAHaLrE8uvswPo8S7UB2n

    1h 10m

  6. 06/26/2024

    47 | What's In Your Closet? with Alden Wicker of EcoCult

    Does fashion affect your health? While it’s not what you wear, it’s who you are; however, sometimes what you wear affects who you are for the worst. Today Lauren chats with Alden Wicker of EcoCult about what is in your clothing and why it matters what you wear. Tune in for ways this will affect your children too, as well as how we can make the clothing industry better for everyone, plus changes you can implement with your wardrobe now. The biggest deep dive comes with Wicker’s book “To Dye For,” which BGMAD has read and recommends.   Independent Journalist Alden Wicker: https://www.aldenwicker.com/ To Dye For : How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick—and How We Can Fight Back:  https://bit.ly/3zjzjAM EcoCult (sustainable and toxic free living) : https://ecocult.com/ EcoCult Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecocultcom Tiktok: Alden Wicker: https://www.tiktok.com/@aldenwicker0 XIEMU SNL Skit: https://www.instagram.com/nbcsnl/reel/C7IvV8RNvov/?hl=en H&M Baby and Kid Clothing: https://bit.ly/4eCX07i Target Baby and Kid Clothing: https://bit.ly/4eCX07i Car Seat: https://www.lmentsofstyle.com/blogfeed/choosing-infant-car-seats-for-my-twins Stroller: https://www.lmentsofstyle.com/blogfeed/favorite-double-jogging-stroller-for-my-twins-bumbleride-indie-twin Puracy Laundry soap: https://bit.ly/3RNt2nd Subset (Knickey) Nontoxic Organic Underwear: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1394995&u=1939532&m=90461&urllink=&afftrack= Skin Organic https://skinworldwide.com/collections/organic-panties Nontoxic Sports bras: https://ecocult.com/natural-fiber-sports-bras-non-toxic-workouts/ https://www.icebreaker.com/en-us/home Nontoxic Kids Pajamas: https://ecocult.com/ethical-sustainable-eco-friendly-non-toxic-pajamas-pjs-sleepwear-loungewear/ Microplastics in Testicles: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/20/microplastics-human-testicles-study-sperm-counts The Devil We Know: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7689910/ Nontoxic Lingerie: https://ecocult.com/the-10-ethical-and-sustainable-lingerie-brands-you-should-know/ Monga Bay: https://news.mongabay.com/ New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/subscription/all-access? Washington Post: https://subscribe.washingtonpost.com/ Holistic Homes: https://www.instagram.com/holistichomes.bychristine/ Saint James: https://bit.ly/3XEAxAF Crann Organic: https://crannorganic.com/ Hanna Andersson: https://bit.ly/3ka5I1t Boody: https://bit.ly/4bk9ZId Fairechild: https://fairechild.com/ Finn and Emma: https://bit.ly/4cszKae   00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:31 - Meeting Alden 00:03:03 - Sustainable Fashion Choices and Brands 00:07:03 - Challenges of Synthetic Fabrics and Health Effects 00:10:11 - The Impact of Frangrance on Health and Clothing 00:11:09 - Lauren's Fashion Background 00:15:10 - Alden's Book 00:15:16 - The Need for Consumer Awareness and Informed Choices 00:22:25 - Thoughts on Bamboo Clothing 00:32:17 - Commercial - Primally Pure 00:46:34 - Chemical Exposure and Its Impact on Health 00:53:10 - Fertility, Pregnancy, and Chemical Exposure 01:04:35 - Alden's Favorite Resources 01:14:07 - Avoiding Fast Fashion: Safer Clothing Choices 01:20:31 - Closing

    1h 22m

  7. 06/12/2024

    46 | It's Gonna Be Fine!

    Ever deal with anxiety, especially as a parent? Today Lauren and Nick are discussing the ebbs and flows of parenthood and worrying. The fact of the matter is - whether you think it’s going to be ok or it’s not going to be ok, that’s what it will be. What we dwell on matters! Though it does pertain to today’s topic, the tiff ran long and the episode topic begins  around 21:00 minutes.   Use this link https://get.aspr.app/SHSOO AND code BGMAD10 to receive a discount on your Omnilux led light mask order! ‘ Boy Girl Mom and Dad uses affiliate links. By clicking on certain hyperlinks and/or buying a product, you may help us make a small commission off your purchase. It's links like this that help keep us going. Thank you for your support!   How to Keep House while Drowning by KC Davis: https://amzn.to/41xTu6S Everything is Spiritual by Rob Bell https://bit.ly/3KDzauk Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood by Lisa Damour: https://bit.ly/3VAhyFU 4 negative communication styles / the 4 horseman: https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/ Erwin Raphael McManus’ messages: https://www.youtube.com/@MOSAICLosAngeles Boy Girl Mom & Dad Episode 44: Finding Myself Postpartum: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sIeULVTcyXh5f2sngO2wo Song: Bed by Riah: https://open.spotify.com/track/5ZtlGjmwlH1yuwFeAKZzfp   00:00:08 - Intro 00:01:17 - Tiff 00:22:08 - It's Gonna Be Fine 00:26:16 - I know what I'm saying may not be true... or do I? 00:29:53 - How do I know when to Solution or Listen? 00:45:12 - Commercial - OmniLuxe 00:53:13 - Post Partum Anxiety 00:57:04 - Focus on Gratitude 01:00:56 - Things you can do to combat Anxiety 01:09:12 - How afraid are you of being in Trouble? 01:11:50 - Closing

    1h 13m

  8. 06/05/2024

    45 | Relax, It’s Just Your Pelvic Floor

    This is Boy Girl Mom and Dad’s third episode in the Dear Mama series with Dr. Andrea Levkowitz (and it’s Lauren’s first without Nick!) Dr. Andrea is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) who specializes in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy at The Origin Way Physical Therapy, where Lauren went for PT both during pregnancy and postpartum. Listen along to learn why your pelvic health is important and what you can start doing today to improve its well-being. Side note - guys have pelvic floors too and it matters as well!    Use coupon code BGMAD for a discount on your Lunya purchase: https://lunya.co/discount/BOYGIRLMOMDOTCOM?utm_campaign=aspirevips&utm_medium=ambassador&utm_source=Upfluence   Boy Girl Mom and Dad uses affiliate links. By clicking on certain hyperlinks and/or buying a product, you may help us make a small commission off your purchase. It's links like this that help keep us going. Thank you for your support!   Contact Dr. Andrea at Andrea.Levkowitz@theoriginway.com Origin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginway/ Origin Physical Therapy: https://www.theoriginway.com/ Squatty Potty Toilet Stool for Pooping: https://bit.ly/3KvZA14 Boy Girl Mom and Dad Podcast Episode 25: Potty Training Twins: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4htHGyQSBWKxeusiwgm6LD Llama Naturals (The twins’ Multivitamin and Probiotic brand) - Use code ELLEMULENOS for 20% off: https://www.llamanaturals.com/pages/_go_?discount=ELLEMULENOS&ref=12877%3A654408&utm_campaign=Lauren%20Mulenos&utm_medium=Lauren%20Mulenos&utm_source=affiliate-654408 Seed Probiotic: https://seed.com/ Other (not custom like Origin) DRA program I did: https://www.instagram.com/deliciouslyfitnhealthy/ Boy Girl Mom and Dad Podcast Episode 44: Finding Myself Postpartum: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sIeULVTcyXh5f2sngO2wo   00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:13 - Tiff - Squat or Sit? 00:02:36 - Number 2 Tips 00:08:29 - Tips for Healthy Bowel Movements 00:13:13 - The Functions of the Pelvic Floor Muscles 00:14:30 - The Connection Between Pelvic Floor Tension and Stress 00:20:27 - The Importance of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy 00:22:59 - Breathing and Full Range of Motion for Pelvic Health 00:26:55 - Commercial 00:28:18 - Encouraging Open Conversations About Pelvic Health 00:49:48 - Pelvic Health for Men 00:50:10 - Should Men Do Pelvic Floor Exercises? 00:55:29 - Closing

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Feeling left out as a first time mom of boy girl twins, Lauren Mulenos created Boy Girl Mom to explore the differences (and joys!) of raising both boys and girls. (#BoyMom and #GirlMom, y’all are welcome here too!) While this podcast is an extension of her parenting website BoyGirlMom.com, think of it as a weekly parenting discussion including real life examples, approaches, tips, and support. Regularly co-hosting with her husband Nick Mulenos, the ”dad” of Boy Girl Mom & Dad (and provider of dad jokes and laughs), they’re hoping to grow as parents and hopefully help their generation of parents grow as well, empathetically versus instructionally... not for you, but with you! Boy Girl Mom (& Dad), where you’re not alone unless you want to be. Join the conversation!

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  • Creator
    BoyGirlMom.Com, Lauren & Nick Mulenos
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    53
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