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. MAR 18

    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

  2. MAR 11

    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

  3. MAR 4

    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

  4. FEB 25

    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

  5. FEB 18

    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

  6. FEB 11

    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

  7. FEB 4

    Part 2: The Final Days

    In Part 2, I'm sharing what it was like bringing my mom home on hospice, caring for her around the clock, and saying goodbye. From the moment hospice arrived to her final breath on December 1st, this is the raw truth about what those last days were really like—and how my family showed up in ways I'll never forget. 0:00 - Meeting with the hospice social worker1:15 - Bringing mom home and realizing hospice isn't 24/7 care2:30 - Henry's tournament and the PBR: leaving her when she was at her worst4:00 - The reality of round-the-clock caregiving6:45 - Uncle Terry: the hero who never slept9:20 - The night we were up 36 hours and she wanted Baked Lay's chips11:30 - Getting the medication right so her body could rest14:00 - The bath she insisted on taking17:45 - When I knew it was close20:15 - December 1st: the hospital bed, the song "Memories," and her final moments24:00 - Being in a room with a dead body26:30 - The funeral home, the service, and the 250-photo slideshow29:00 - Business mode at the visitation: consoling everyone else Content Warning: This episode discusses end-of-life care, death, grief, and funeral planning. It's honest, it's heavy, and we cope with dark humor. This is Part 2 of 3. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!Follow us on Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

    31 min

  8. JAN 28

    Homecoming, Health, and Hormones

    Hey friends! Welcome back to the couch. In this episode, we're catching up on SO much - from Emma's first homecoming to some real talk about Victoria's health journey with pulmonary hypertension. We're also diving into our potential menopause journey (yes, really), mom guilt, and a special project we've been working on for you! 0:00 - Intro & Lucy the Cat (Best Co-Host Ever?) 1:36 - Emma's First Homecoming! 🎉 6:06 - The Boyfriend: Cam Long 8:12 - DIY Flower Bouquets & Getting Ready 10:45 - Emma Looking Like a Literal Princess 13:14 - Kids Growing Up Too Fast (I'm Not Crying, You're Crying) 15:16 - Henry's Transformation - Nobody Recognizes Him! 1 7:18 - Wait, Are We Mother and Daughter?! 20:21 - Homecoming Night: Dinner, Froyo & The Dance 27:28 - Emma's Driving Permit (How Is This Happening?!) 32:33 - My Birthday & New Job Update 36:40 - Casino Trips & Quality Time 42:43 - My Health Update: The Hard Truth 44:45 - Pulmonary Hypertension Symptoms Returning 49:48 - Heart Monitor Results: 1,100 Abnormal Beats 53:54 - Meeting with the Cardiologist 56:57 - How I'm Feeling Mentally About All This 1:04:00 - Lung Transplants & Reality Checks 1:09:00 - Sleeping with 17 Pillows (Not an Exaggeration) 1:16:00 - The Menopause Test Journey Begins 1:19:00 - Victoria Joins the Menopause Journey Too 1:23:00 - Mom Guilt Workbook Announcement! 📖 1:25:00 - Wrap Up & Where to Find Us Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit that notification bell so you never miss an episode! Follow us on Instagram @mom_talkpodcast Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify See you next time! 💕

    45 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
    113
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jordan Rye and Victoria McGaha
  • Show Website
    MOM TALK