Call Your Mom Friends

Amey Fields, Charity Spears, Lauren Murdock
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🎙️ Call Your Mom Friends The podcast that feels like a group chat and a therapy session had a baby. Motherhood is beautiful. But also? It's messy, exhausting, lonely, ragey, hilarious, sacred, and completely unhinged sometimes. We're three moms, three professionals — a bodyworker and two labor & delivery nurses who also happen to be IBCLCs — and we're done pretending we have it all together. Call Your Mom Friends is the space we needed: Where you can be tired and grateful. Healed and healing. Totally in love with your kids — and also dreaming of running away for 48 hours of silence and hot coffee. We talk about the stuff no one warned you about: Postpartum anxiety, generational trauma, mom rage, birth stories, identity loss, the sacred mess of starting over — and why none of it makes you broken. If you've ever cried in the shower, laughed during a tantrum, or wondered "Is it just me?" — it's not. It's us. It's all of us. Call your mom friends — or let us be them. 💜

  1. MAR 26

    Episode 30: The Reality of Returning to Work After a Baby (No One Talks About This)

    STOP SCROLLING—because no one warned you how brutal going back to work after baby actually feels. You plan for birth. You build the registry. You take the classes. But no one prepares you for the moment maternity leave ends—and suddenly you're expected to be a fully functioning employee while your heart is still at home with your baby. 😵‍💫 In this raw, mom-to-mom episode of Call Your Mom Friends, we're getting real about the transition nobody talks about enough: returning to work postpartum. Whether you're heading back to a hospital shift, logging in from your kitchen floor with a baby in your lap, or realizing "working from home" still means… working (and figuring out childcare 😅), this conversation is for you. We're diving into: ✨ The emotional whiplash of leaving your baby (even when you love your job) ✨ The mental load of pumping, bottle prep, childcare logistics, and workplace convos ✨ Why "maternity leave = a break" is the biggest lie ever told ✨ The reality of short U.S. maternity leave vs. other countries (and why it matters) ✨ Work-from-home myths that sound dreamy but hit different in real life ✨ Setting boundaries, shifting careers, and redefining what "balance" even means now ✨ The truth about maternal mental health—and why the system isn't supporting moms Plus, we're sharing personal stories—from quitting jobs on the spot to pumping during 12-hour shifts—and the honest, messy, emotional in-between that every working mom experiences but rarely says out loud. If you've ever Googled "how to go back to work after having a baby," "pumping at work laws," "postpartum return to work anxiety," or "how moms balance work and newborn life"—this episode is basically your group chat in podcast form. 🎧 Hit play if you need validation, real talk, and a reminder that you're not the only one figuring this out as you go. And hey—send this to a mom friend who's counting down (or dreading) that return-to-work date. She'll thank you. 💛 Resources Mentioned in This Episode From Bump To Boob: Prenatal Breastfeeding E-Class Your must have guide to the first week of breastfeeding. To get access to the video, click here: Online Prenatal Breastfeeding Class Ceres Chill: The Breastmilk Storage Gamechanger   🎧 Got a story? Leave us a voicemail. We might just play it on the show. Leave us a voicemail: Click Here! Find us on Instagram: @call.your.mom.friends.podcast And connect with us individually: Charity Spears | Cocoon to Bloom → @cocoon_to_bloom | cocoontobloom.com Lauren Murdock | Faith > Fear Birth™ → @labor.lauren | laborlauren.com Amey Fields | AZ Breastfed Babies → @az.breastfedbabies | azbreastfedbabies.com Bump To Baby AZ → @bumptobaby.az | bumptobabyaz.com

    35 min

  2. MAR 17

    Episode 29: Tiny Mouths, Big Opinions: The Truth About Tongue Ties and Airway Health

    Tongue ties and lip ties have officially entered the controversial parenting category. Some say they're overdiagnosed. Others call them a trend. Meanwhile, babies are struggling to feed, moms are in pain, and parents are left wondering what's actually true. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Janelle Lee, a pediatric dentist who takes an airway-focused approach to oral health. Instead of only looking at teeth and gums, she looks at the bigger picture—breathing, sleep, feeding, jaw development, and long-term oral function. Together we unpack the nuance behind tongue ties, including: • What tongue ties actually are (and when they matter) • Why a release isn't always a "magic fix" • The role of bodywork, lactation support, and therapy • How tongue function impacts breathing, sleep, and development • Why some babies seem fine… until feeding or speech issues appear later • The connection between narrow palates, mouth breathing, and airway health We also talk about the biggest misconceptions parents hear online and how to think through decisions around treatment. If you've ever wondered whether tongue ties are overdiagnosed, misunderstood, or something worth paying attention to, this episode will give you a much clearer picture. Dr. Lee also shares how airway-centered dentistry can help children and adults improve breathing, sleep, and overall quality of life. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Dr. Janelle Lee – Elevated Tongue & Airway Website: https://elevatedtongue.com Instagram: @elevate.tonguetie.airway From Bump To Boob: Prenatal Breastfeeding E-Class Your must have guide to the first week of breastfeeding. To get access to the video, click here: Online Prenatal Breastfeeding Class   🎧 Got a story? Leave us a voicemail. We might just play it on the show. Leave us a voicemail: Click Here! Find us on Instagram: @call.your.mom.friends.podcast And connect with us individually: Charity Spears | Cocoon to Bloom → @cocoon_to_bloom | cocoontobloom.com Lauren Murdock | Faith > Fear Birth™ → @labor.lauren | laborlauren.com Amey Fields | AZ Breastfed Babies → @az.breastfedbabies | azbreastfedbabies.com Bump To Baby AZ → @bumptobaby.az | bumptobabyaz.com

    52 min

  3. MAR 10

    Episode 28: Apparently Formula Fixes Marriage? Let's Talk About the Real Mental Load

    So apparently the secret to marriage equality is… formula? Yeah. We had some thoughts. In this episode of Call Your Mom Friends, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) are diving into the New York Times opinion piece that set mom-internet on fire and unpacking the bigger conversation around breastfeeding, formula feeding, and the idea that feeding your baby determines how "equal" your marriage is. Spoiler: it's a lot more complicated than that. We talk about the reality of newborn life—the invisible mental load, the pressure moms feel about literally everything, and the guilt that somehow sneaks into every parenting decision (epidural, C-section, pacifiers, bottles… you name it). We also get real about breastfeeding: • the evidence-based benefits • the moments when it feels magical • and the moments when you might say a few choice words while latching a baby at 3 a.m. Plus, we share actual helpful ways partners can show up during the newborn stage—because feeding the baby is only one tiny piece of the puzzle. Whether you're breastfeeding, formula feeding, combo feeding, pumping, or just trying to keep everyone alive and somewhat rested… this episode is your reminder that parenting works best when we drop the guilt and call our mom friends. And yes… we've got a few exciting things coming to the podcast soon 👀 🎧 Got a story? Leave us a voicemail. We might just play it on the show. Leave us a voicemail: Click Here! Find us on Instagram: @call.your.mom.friends.podcast And connect with us individually: Charity Spears | Cocoon to Bloom → @cocoon_to_bloom | cocoontobloom.com Lauren Murdock | Faith > Fear Birth™ → @labor.lauren | laborlauren.com Amey Fields | AZ Breastfed Babies → @az.breastfedbabies | azbreastfedbabies.com Bump To Baby AZ → @bumptobaby.az | bumptobabyaz.com Mentioned on the Pod:  The Cocoon Method™

    30 min

  4. MAR 3

    Episode 27: We're Back (Turns Out the Village Needed a Nap)

    We said we were taking a short break. It turned into… a season. But your village did not disappear — we just had surgeries, allergic reactions, business launches, fertility plot twists, travel chaos, toddler tantrums, and a full-blown adulting era to survive first. In this re-entry episode of Call Your Mom Friends, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) are catching you up on everything: • Amey's bone conduction hearing implant and opening Bump to Baby AZ in North Phoenix • Lauren leaving hospital life, firing her fertility clinic (yes, really), and navigating the wild west of self-employment + TTC • Charity's world-traveling era, family pivots, and Renaissance Festival confessions • The very real fear of having a second baby • What it actually looks like to bet on yourself • And why sometimes the bravest thing you can do is take the break you didn't plan on It's honest. It's messy. It's a little spicy. And it's exactly why we started this podcast in the first place. Your village is here. We just needed a minute. Next up: we're diving straight into the New York Times opinion piece titled "The Secret to Marriage Equality is Formula" — and yes, we have thoughts. Call your mom friends. We're doing this again. 💛   🎧 Got a story? Leave us a voicemail. We might just play it on the show. Leave us a voicemail: Click Here! Find us on Instagram: @call.your.mom.friends.podcast And connect with us individually: Charity Spears | Cocoon to Bloom → @cocoon_to_bloom | cocoontobloom.com Lauren Murdock | Faith > Fear Birth™ → @labor.lauren | laborlauren.com Amey Fields | AZ Breastfed Babies → @az.breastfedbabies | azbreastfedbabies.com Bump To Baby AZ → @bumptobaby.az | bumptobabyaz.com   Mentioned in the show: Stone Pointe Institute | Olya Stouk II, NMD | (480) 838-3287

    35 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    Episode 26: Your Baby, Your Boundaries: A Holiday Mom Chat

    Holiday season + a newborn = a magical little cocktail of joy, germs, travel anxiety, and relatives who somehow forget that babies are not community property. In today's episode of Call Your Mom Friends, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) answer a mom friend's call all about navigating the holidays with her tiny December baby—and we go there. We chat about: 🎄 How to set boundaries without feeling like the Grinch 🙅‍♀️ The "no kissing the baby" era (tell Aunt Susan we said what we said) ✈️ Traveling with a baby—why the airplane might actually be your new best friend 🍼 Breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pacifiers, popping ears… all the airplane hacks 🤧 "It's just a little cold" — the generational battle cry we are retiring forever 🤱 Baby-wearing: your force field, your shield, your holiday survival strategy 🌱 Immune systems, dirt, dogs, and why sometimes chaos = health We also share our highs and lows of the week, gush about the new Bump to Baby AZ space, and enjoy a few too-real laughs about TSA, ring slings, and the mom urge to fight a stranger at the airport. If you're heading into the holidays with a baby on your hip, this episode is your permission slip to protect your peace, hold your boundaries, and lovingly remind people to look with their eyes, not their lips. And of course—don't forget to call your mom friends. 💛 🎧 Got a story? Leave us a voicemail. We might just play it on the show. Leave us a voicemail: Click Here! Find us on Instagram: @call.your.mom.friends.podcast And connect with us individually: Charity Spears | Cocoon to Bloom → @cocoon_to_bloom | cocoontobloom.com Lauren Murdock | Faith > Fear Birth™ → @labor.lauren | laborlauren.com Amey Fields | AZ Breastfed Babies → @az.breastfedbabies | azbreastfedbabies.com

    37 min

  6. 12/02/2025

    Episode 25: The Great Pacifier Debate—Let's Ruffle Some Mama Feathers

    This week on Call Your Mom Friends, your mom friends Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) dive into one of the most surprisingly controversial baby topics out there—pacifiers. Love them, hate them, confused by them? Same. In this episode, the moms break down the opinions, the science, and the real-life stories behind the little silicone wonders (or villains, depending on who you ask). From why some babies cling to pacis and others refuse them, to how pacifiers affect oral development, feeding, tongue mobility, and even the vagus nerve (yep, we go there). The ladies share the professional guidance they give families every day—mixed with the honesty and humor you expect from this show. You'll hear: • Why waiting a few weeks before introducing a pacifier actually matters • Which styles support healthy oral function—and which to skip • Red flags that your baby may be relying on a pacifier for nervous system regulation • How tongue ties, oversupply, and feeding struggles can change the paci conversation • Why some toddlers have meltdowns over taking it away (and what's happening in their bodies) • Real stories from each host's own babies—what worked, what didn't, and what they'd do differently And of course, there are highs and lows, updates on the new Bump to Baby AZ space, fertility victories, juggling toddlers during recording (Lauren deserves a trophy), and plenty of laughter. If you've ever wondered Should my baby use a pacifier? For how long? Is this hurting their tongue? Am I messing this up? — this episode will feel like one big exhale. No guilt. No judgment. Just three moms giving you the information you deserve. Tune in, learn a ton, and then—yes—call your mom friends. ✨ Don't miss 'Call Waiting' — our mom-friend call-in segment where real moms share raw, hilarious, and relatable stories you won't hear in the school pickup line. 🎧 Got a story? Leave us a voicemail. We might just play it on the show. Leave us a voicemail: Click Here! Find us on Instagram: @call.your.mom.friends.podcast And connect with us individually: Charity Spears | Cocoon to Bloom → @cocoon_to_bloom | cocoontobloom.com Lauren Murdock | Faith > Fear Birth™ → @labor.lauren | laborlauren.com Amey Fields | AZ Breastfed Babies → @az.breastfedbabies | azbreastfedbabies.com

    53 min

  7. 11/18/2025

    Episode 24: Highs, Lows & Holiday Overwhelm (Send Help!)

    Tis the season… to completely lose your cool in the Five Below toy aisle. 🫠  In this episode of Call Your Mom Friends, your mom friends Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) spill their highs, lows, and holiday chaos — from sinus infections and toddler tantrums to giant business wins (hello, new Bump to Baby AZ sign!) and sweet moments of mom encouragement that'll make you tear up faster than a Hallmark commercial. They're also getting real about setting boundaries, taking breaks (yes, even from the podcast), and trying not to completely unravel between Thanksgiving pies and preschool parties. 🎄 ✨ Inside this episode: The mom meltdown that turned into a pep talk we all needed When your body says "nope" right before the holidays Big wins, big emotions, and permission to rest Grab your peppermint latte, hide from your to-do list for 30 minutes, and remember: you got this, baby. 💪

    22 min

  8. 11/11/2025

    Episode 23: Please Stop Breathing So Loud — An Episode for Overstimulated Moms

    🚨 If the sound of a chip bag, a noisy toy, or your partner's breathing has ever sent you straight to your "I need to hide in the pantry" era… this episode is for you. In this episode of Call Your Mom Friends, we're talking about full-body sensory overload — the official membership requirements of the Overstimulated Mom's Club. From noisy toys and toddlers shattering glass mid-phone call, to the chaos of breastfeeding, pumping, snack bags, and trying to finish a sentence without being touched —Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) peel back all the layers of why modern motherhood is so overstimulating… and what the heck to do about it. ✨ In this episode, you'll hear about: • The real reasons moms hit their "don't touch me" limit • How caffeine, blood sugar, and skipped meals push you into sensory overload • Why clutter, background TV, toy explosions, and barking dogs make you snap • Nervous system regulation tools you can actually use (tapping, breathwork, movement, dimming lights, micro-escapes) • The "grizzly bear in the room" concept Charity teaches her CFT families — and why your body won't calm down when it doesn't feel safe • Why bodywork and support for moms too can change the entire household vibe • Huge lactation + postpartum gems: bottle refusal help, weaning support, milk suppression done safely, starting solids, combination feeding, and more If your nervous system is fried, your toddler is melting down, your dog is licking loudly, and the TV is blaring Paw Patrol for the 600th time — take a breath, grab your headphones, and come sit with your mom friends. Because you cannot regulate a dysregulated household… and you definitely can't pour from an empty cup. ✨ Don't miss 'Call Waiting' — our mom-friend call-in segment where real moms share raw, hilarious, and relatable stories you won't hear in the school pickup line. 🎧 Got a story? Leave us a voicemail. We might just play it on the show. Leave us a voicemail: Click Here! Find us on Instagram: @call.your.mom.friends.podcast And connect with us individually: Charity Spears | Cocoon to Bloom → @cocoon_to_bloom | cocoontobloom.com Lauren Murdock | Faith > Fear Birth™ → @labor.lauren | laborlauren.com Amey Fields | AZ Breastfed Babies → @az.breastfedbabies | azbreastfedbabies.com

    53 min
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🎙️ Call Your Mom Friends The podcast that feels like a group chat and a therapy session had a baby. Motherhood is beautiful. But also? It's messy, exhausting, lonely, ragey, hilarious, sacred, and completely unhinged sometimes. We're three moms, three professionals — a bodyworker and two labor & delivery nurses who also happen to be IBCLCs — and we're done pretending we have it all together. Call Your Mom Friends is the space we needed: Where you can be tired and grateful. Healed and healing. Totally in love with your kids — and also dreaming of running away for 48 hours of silence and hot coffee. We talk about the stuff no one warned you about: Postpartum anxiety, generational trauma, mom rage, birth stories, identity loss, the sacred mess of starting over — and why none of it makes you broken. If you've ever cried in the shower, laughed during a tantrum, or wondered "Is it just me?" — it's not. It's us. It's all of us. Call your mom friends — or let us be them. 💜

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  • Creator
    Amey Fields, Charity Spears, Lauren Murdock
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Call Your Mom Friends

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