Love After Lullabies

Miranda + Aaron

Join Miranda and Aaron on their remarkable podcast journey where they delve deep into the world of love and parenting. With insightful conversations and authentic stories shared by real couples, they uncover the nuances of how love transforms after the arrival of children - from the joys of conception to the struggles of infertility. Whether you're a parent, expectant parent, or someone touched by the experience of parenting, Love after Lullabies promises to leave you feeling seen, heard, and connected.

  1. S4: E16 Why You Don’t ‘Feel in the Mood’ — and What to Do About It

    FEB 17

    S4: E16 Why You Don’t ‘Feel in the Mood’ — and What to Do About It

    In this engaging conversation, Dr. Diane Mueller discusses her new book, 'Want to Want It,' focusing on the interplay between hormones, intimacy, and sexual health. She emphasizes the importance of understanding hormonal changes during parenthood, the need for comprehensive testing, and the differences between desire and arousal in relationships. The discussion also highlights the role of oxytocin in reducing stress and enhancing intimacy, as well as innovative tools that can help couples improve their sexual experiences. Dr. Mueller shares insights on the necessity of communication and prioritizing intimacy in relationships, while also teasing future works that will delve deeper into these topics. Chapters 00:00 Technical Difficulties and Introduction 00:46 Exploring Hormonal Changes Post-Childbirth 03:43 Understanding Health Tests and Hormonal Balance 09:38 The Importance of Optimal Hormone Levels 12:25 Desire vs. Arousal: Understanding Intimacy 17:57 Stress and Its Impact on Intimacy 20:47 Prioritizing Relationships for Better Connection 23:08 Hormonal Changes and Their Impact on Focus 25:05 The Role of Oxytocin in Pleasure and Intimacy 27:44 Understanding Orgasm and Its Effects on Desire 29:05 The Evolution of Intimacy Through Life Stages 31:55 Oxytocin: The Key to Stress Relief and Connection 34:04 The Importance of Tracking Pleasure 37:52 Innovative Tools for Enhancing Sexual Experience 39:21 Shame and Its Impact on Sexual Pleasure 39:25 Upcoming Works and Resources for Couples Guest Bio: Dr. Diane Mueller, ND, DAOM, is a seasoned sexual wellness authority, blending a strong educational foundation with a rich clinical and teaching experience. With a dual doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Diane has illuminated the discourse on sexual health through her practice, My Libido Doc. Her personal journey through sexual health challenges has equipped her with a unique empathetic lens, enriching her holistic approach to patient care. Diane extends her expertise through 'The Libido Lounge' podcast, her online training institute, and by training medical professionals worldwide in functional medicine. Her proactive community engagements, including co-hosting sexual health events and participating in numerous summits, reflect her commitment to fostering a well-informed sexual wellness dialogue. At the heart of her practice lies the belief that a healthy libido is a cornerstone to holistic wellness, driving a practice that has orchestrated transformative health journeys for her clients. Hot And Modern Monogamy Club: MyLibidoClub.com or Easy to remember URL: modernmonogamyclub.comMy Podcast "Libido Lounge" mylibidodoc.com/podcastMy website: MyLibidoDoc.comYoutube: Youtube.com/@mylibidodocInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylibidodoc/ Check out our new website: www.loveafterlullabies.com Follow Love After Lullabies on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/loveafterlullabies/⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/818194252548981 https://www.youtube.com/@LoveAfterLullabies Visit our Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-fed02c38?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfinfluencer-fed02c38_1FAWEYQVF54XQ4X7TSY1⁠ If you’d like to be a guest on our show or leave us a comment:  loveafterlullabies@gmail.com Love After Lullabies helps new and expectant parents stay connected through relationship coaching, postpartum wellness recipes, and date night meals. Tune into the podcast for expert advice and real conversations on love, parenting, and connection. Build a strong, lasting partnership with us!  Before you were parents, you were partners - nurture both.

    45 min
  2. S4: E15 Are You Mineral Depleted? What Every Postpartum Mama Should Know

    FEB 3

    S4: E15 Are You Mineral Depleted? What Every Postpartum Mama Should Know

    In this solo episode of Love After Lullabies, Miranda welcomes returning guest, Atara Parkinson, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to discuss the importance of minerals in mental health and postpartum wellness. Atara shares her journey through chronic fatigue and how understanding mineral deficiencies transformed her approach to health. The conversation covers practical tips for incorporating essential minerals into daily life, the significance of nutrition in managing anxiety, and the empowering role of education in health decisions. Listeners are encouraged to make small, manageable changes to improve their well-being and to seek out resources for further support. Bio of our guest: Atara is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and has been practicing in the field of mental health for 14 years. She's continued her education by becoming a certified integrative practitioner. Her current passions include holistic healing, supporting postpartum mamas, Brainspotting, therapeutic intensives and educating on the role of minerals for brain health and nervous system regulation. Revitalization and rebalancing client's are core goals in Atara's work.  www.ataraparkinson.com Check out our new website: www.loveafterlullabies.com Follow Love After Lullabies on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/loveafterlullabies/⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/818194252548981 https://www.youtube.com/@LoveAfterLullabies Visit our Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-fed02c38?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfinfluencer-fed02c38_1FAWEYQVF54XQ4X7TSY1⁠ If you’d like to be a guest on our show or leave us a comment:  loveafterlullabies@gmail.com Love After Lullabies helps new and expectant parents stay connected through relationship coaching, postpartum wellness recipes, and date night meals. Tune into the podcast for expert advice and real conversations on love, parenting, and connection. Build a strong, lasting partnership with us!  Before you were parents, you were partners - nurture both.

    43 min
  3. S4: E14 Integrating Chinese Medicine into Trauma-Informed Fertility Care with Nicole Lange

    JAN 27

    S4: E14 Integrating Chinese Medicine into Trauma-Informed Fertility Care with Nicole Lange

    In this conversation, Nicole Lange, founder of Life Healing Life, discusses her journey into acupuncture and women's healthcare, focusing on the integration of traditional Chinese medicine with modern medical practices. She highlights the emotional and psychological challenges women face during fertility treatments, including the prevalence of PTSD. Lange emphasizes the importance of holistic approaches that consider both physical and emotional health, advocating for trauma-informed care and the need for better education in fertility and reproductive health. The discussion also touches on the financial burdens of fertility treatments and the cultural perceptions surrounding them, as well as the significance of couples therapy in navigating these challenges together. Bio of our guest: Nicole Lange is an acupuncturist and thought leader who's pioneered trauma-informed fertility care since 2006—and she’s passionate about addressing what happens to relationships during the fertility journey and the ripples it makes (for better or worse).  Nicole leads the conversation around the shocking reality that nearly 50% of women in fertility treatment develop PTSD regardless of whether they conceive. Research shows couples who undergo failed fertility treatments are more than twice as likely to divorce—not because treatment failed, but because typical fertility care breaks down both individuals AND their relationships. Nicole's revolutionary approach integrates cutting-edge nervous system science with Traditional Chinese Medicine to prevent treatment-induced trauma while supporting couples through one of the most challenging experiences they'll face together. Her work serves all types of couples and relationships, teaching how to stay connected when you're on completely different pages about next steps, how to maintain intimacy when fertility becomes the third person in your relationship, and how to navigate this journey without sacrificing your partnership. With nearly 20 years of clinical experience and outcomes that consistently surpass published studies, Nicole pioneers the best of both worlds—classic holistic practice integrated with modern science. Find Nicole's programs and fertility education at lifehealinglife.com Podcast listeners can enter LHLPOD for 10% off any online courses And my online education is all on this page (lots for free): https://www.lifehealinglife.com/online-fertility-education Check out our new website: www.loveafterlullabies.com Follow Love After Lullabies on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/loveafterlullabies/⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/818194252548981 https://www.youtube.com/@LoveAfterLullabies Visit our Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-fed02c38?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfinfluencer-fed02c38_1FAWEYQVF54XQ4X7TSY1⁠ If you’d like to be a guest on our show or leave us a comment:  loveafterlullabies@gmail.com Love After Lullabies helps new and expectant parents stay connected through relationship coaching, postpartum wellness recipes, and date night meals. Tune into the podcast for expert advice and real conversations on love, parenting, and connection. Build a strong, lasting partnership with us!  Before you were parents, you were partners - nurture both.

    34 min
  4. S4: E13 Mom Brain, Capitalism, and the Cost of Ignoring Women’s Bodies with special guest Tianna Trinidad

    JAN 12

    S4: E13 Mom Brain, Capitalism, and the Cost of Ignoring Women’s Bodies with special guest Tianna Trinidad

    In this episode, Miranda, her co-host Marisa sit down with Tianna Trinidad and explore the concept of 'mom brain' and its connection to hormonal changes after pregnancy. They discuss the societal pressures women face, particularly in relation to aging and health, and how capitalism influences these perceptions. Tianna shares her personal journey through loss and transformation, emphasizing the importance of mindset and body literacy in women's health. The conversation also touches on the challenges women of color face in healthcare, the effects of stress on cognitive function, and the complexities surrounding birth control. Ultimately, the episode encourages women to embrace their experiences and advocate for their health. Check out our new website: www.loveafterlullabies.com Follow Love After Lullabies on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/loveafterlullabies/⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/818194252548981 https://www.youtube.com/@LoveAfterLullabies Visit our Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-fed02c38?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfinfluencer-fed02c38_1FAWEYQVF54XQ4X7TSY1⁠ If you’d like to be a guest on our show or leave us a comment:  loveafterlullabies@gmail.com Love After Lullabies helps new and expectant parents stay connected through relationship coaching, postpartum wellness recipes, and date night meals. Tune into the podcast for expert advice and real conversations on love, parenting, and connection. Build a strong, lasting partnership with us!  Before you were parents, you were partners - nurture both. Guest Bio: Tianna Trinidad is a Registered Nurse and Founder of Love Served Warm, where she helps high-achieving women with PCOS regulate their cycles, restore ovulation, and get pregnant naturally, without diets, doctors, or burnout. After losing her own pregnancy and being told she’d never conceive naturally, Tianna combined her medical background with trauma-informed coaching to create her From PCOS to Pregnancy framework. Her work blends hormone science with nervous system safety to help women feel at home in their bodies again. She’s helped hundreds of women confirm ovulation, balance hormones, and build the families they were told were impossible. www.loveservedwarm.com

    50 min
  5. S4: E12 Intimacy After Baby: Keeping the Pilot Light On with Nicola Navon

    JAN 6

    S4: E12 Intimacy After Baby: Keeping the Pilot Light On with Nicola Navon

    In this conversation, Nicola Navon, a relationship communication and intimacy coach, shares her journey towards cultivating deep intimacy in her life and how she helps others do the same. The discussion covers the importance of communication in relationships, navigating triggers, shifting roles from parent to partner, and the significance of self-care and emotional trust in maintaining intimacy. Nicola emphasizes the need for vulnerability, expressing desires, and nurturing individual passions to keep the spark alive in relationships. In this conversation, Nicola, Miranda, and Aaron explore the complexities of parenting, intimacy, and communication in relationships, especially for new parents. They discuss the importance of self-care, the need for open communication, and the role of playfulness in maintaining intimacy. The conversation also delves into the challenges of sexual health post-childbirth and the societal pressures surrounding performance in relationships. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of connection, understanding, and the fluidity of intimacy as life evolves. Guest Bio: Nicola Navon is a relationship and intimacy coach and the founder of Divine Union Coaching. Her work was born out of her own desire to feel deep intimacy and wild passion in her relationships, and she now guides couples and individuals into deeper connection, expression, and union by working with their communication and energetics. Her deeper mission is to bridge the gap between the masculine and feminine in relationships, and more broadly, through shared perspective, understanding, and resonance. She is trained in somatics, tantra, neuroscience, and communication, with additional expertise in masculine-feminine energetics and polarity. Outside of facilitating events in online and in Chicago, she hosts The Divine Union Podcast, loves doing Qigong in a random park in the city, studies Kabbalah, and enjoys cozying up in a local coffee shop with a book. Check out her website: https://www.nicolanavon.com/relationship-coaching Check out our new website: www.loveafterlullabies.com Follow Love After Lullabies on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/loveafterlullabies/⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/818194252548981 https://www.youtube.com/@LoveAfterLullabies Visit our Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-fed02c38?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfinfluencer-fed02c38_1FAWEYQVF54XQ4X7TSY1⁠ If you’d like to be a guest on our show or leave us a comment:  loveafterlullabies@gmail.com Love After Lullabies helps new and expectant parents stay connected through relationship coaching, postpartum wellness recipes, and date night meals. Tune into the podcast for expert advice and real conversations on love, parenting, and connection. Build a strong, lasting partnership with us!  Before you were parents, you were partners - nurture both.

    43 min
  6. S4: E11 Christmas Takeover Pt 2!

    12/16/2025

    S4: E11 Christmas Takeover Pt 2!

    In this festive episode, Ivy and Tallulah share their favorite Christmas jokes, movies, and memories. They discuss the best and worst gifts they've received, their favorite holiday books, and the joy of family traditions. The conversation flows into discussions about holiday treats, fun would-you-rather questions, and their thoughts on Christmas characters like Santa and the Grinch. The episode captures the essence of Christmas spirit through laughter, storytelling, and cherished moments with family. Chapters: 00:00 Christmas Movie Favorites 01:12 Jokes and Laughter 03:04 Worst and Best Christmas Presents 05:11 Favorite Christmas Books and Stories 07:47 Christmas Traditions and Memories 10:04 Christmas Desserts and Treats 11:58 Family Gatherings and Celebrations 14:12 Would You Rather Christmas Edition 16:13 Final Jokes and Farewell Check out our new website: www.loveafterlullabies.com Follow Love After Lullabies on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/loveafterlullabies/⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/818194252548981 https://www.youtube.com/@LoveAfterLullabies Visit our Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-fed02c38?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfinfluencer-fed02c38_1FAWEYQVF54XQ4X7TSY1⁠ If you’d like to be a guest on our show or leave us a comment:  loveafterlullabies@gmail.com Love After Lullabies helps new and expectant parents stay connected through relationship coaching, postpartum wellness recipes, and date night meals. Tune into the podcast for expert advice and real conversations on love, parenting, and connection. Build a strong, lasting partnership with us!  Before you were parents, you were partners - nurture both.

    26 min
  7. 12/09/2025

    S4: E10 Silent Holidays: No Contact, Self-Care and Emotional Boundaries

    In response to Oprah's podcast episode, Miranda and Aaron delve into the complexities of family dynamics, particularly focusing on the concept of 'no contact' with family members. They explore the emotional ramifications of estrangement, the process of forgiveness, and the societal pressures surrounding family relationships. The discussion also touches on the impact of social media and generational differences in conflict resolution, as well as personal coping strategies for navigating family gatherings during the holidays. Here is the the link to the Oprah podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK7EJgILMIk Check out our new website: www.loveafterlullabies.com Follow Love After Lullabies on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/loveafterlullabies/⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/818194252548981 https://www.youtube.com/@LoveAfterLullabies Visit our Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-fed02c38?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfinfluencer-fed02c38_1FAWEYQVF54XQ4X7TSY1⁠ If you’d like to be a guest on our show or leave us a comment:  loveafterlullabies@gmail.com Love After Lullabies helps new and expectant parents stay connected through relationship coaching, postpartum wellness recipes, and date night meals. Tune into the podcast for expert advice and real conversations on love, parenting, and connection. Build a strong, lasting partnership with us!  Before you were parents, you were partners - nurture both.

    32 min
5
out of 5
34 Ratings

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Join Miranda and Aaron on their remarkable podcast journey where they delve deep into the world of love and parenting. With insightful conversations and authentic stories shared by real couples, they uncover the nuances of how love transforms after the arrival of children - from the joys of conception to the struggles of infertility. Whether you're a parent, expectant parent, or someone touched by the experience of parenting, Love after Lullabies promises to leave you feeling seen, heard, and connected.