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MomFriends

Hey Mamas, welcome to MomFriends! Here you will find a variety of topics in a variety of conversations that will hopefully help you to not feel so alone in your motherhood journey. Even though you seem to be stimulated 24/7, being a mom can feel really lonely at times. So join mama Rach as she dives into all the pieces nobody seems to talk about. And remember mama, even though you think everybody else has got it figured out, they don’t. Motherhood is full of ups and downs and wins and mistakes, it’s part of what makes it so beautiful. You’ve got this 💕 Instagram: @rach.leonhardt TikTok: @rach.leonhardt

  1. AUG 19

    Ep.11 Transitioning to Two and Temper Tantrums with Francis Fripp

    This week Mama Rach is joined by Canada's top female auctioneer Francis Fripp. Francis is an entrepreneurial mom of two (as of recently), who has some wonderful insight on how to make the transition from one child to two. Her and mama Rach help to de-stigmatize longer age gaps between children, and Francis invites us into her mindset on temper tantrums, how to remain calm and handle them with grace, and reminds us that our toddlers are not yet biologically capable of regulating their emotions, so it's important to give them a safe space to let them out. Thanks for tuning in MomFriends! IG: rach.leonhardtTikTok: rach.leonhardt

    1h 5m

  2. AUG 12

    The Contradictions of Motherhood (Poem)

    Instead of an episode this week, I wanted to share a poem I wrote about motherhood. It's nerve-wracking for me to share things like this, but the whole project of MomFriends itself is facing my fears and stepping outside of my comfort zone, so I hope you enjoy it💕

    1 min

  3. AUG 5

    Ep.10 Returning to S*x Post Baby (SOLO)

    Let's talk about s*x baby, let's talk about you and me. Let's talk about all the things that have to do with returning to sex postpartum. Thinking about doing the deed for the first time after pushing a whole human out of your lady whole can feel extremely daunting and overwhelming. Maybe even a little bit scary. Is it going to hurt? Am I going to bleed? Will my partner hate my new body? There are so many factors women struggle with mentally when it comes to postpartum s*x; so this week Mama Rach wants you to remember two very important things: nobody but YOU can decide when you're ready; and however you feel about it and however long you need to take, is normal. It's okay. Give yourself grace and acknowledge how incredible of a job you are doing at balancing this new and overwhelming time. We love you MomFriends!

    38 min

  4. JUL 29

    Ep.9 Miscarriages, Midwives & Mother-in-Laws with Stephanie Martin

    **Audio Difficulties** We are so sorry MomFriends, we have had some serious struggles getting this week's audio to sound remotely listenable; but please do your best to look past that because this week's episode is a GOOD ONE. Mama Rach is joined by her mother-in-law, Steph, who opens up about her experiences with miscarriage (4 of them to be exact); reversing vasectomies, home births, how she feels looking back now, and sooo much more. You don't want to miss this! IG: rach.leonhardt TikTok: rach.leonhardt

    1h 31m

  5. JUL 22

    Ep.8 My Daughter Saved My Life with Ruth Pritchard

    *TRIGGER WARNING* This week on MomFriends, Mama Rach sits down with Ruth, who bravely shares her story about how her daughter, Charlotte, saved her life. When Ruth found out she was pregnant, she had no money, no food, was living in her car, was highly addicted to drugs, and had an on-again-off-again relationship with Charlotte’s father. After collapsing on her first shift at her new job, Ruth was at the hospital alone when the nurse relayed the results of why she passed out—she was pregnant. That was the last time any type of drug would ever enter her system again. Join Mama Rach as she explores Ruth’s journey to motherhood and the strength she has found within herself to be the best mother she can be. Please give us grace as we navigate this conversation.   IG: rach.leonhardtTikTok: rach.leonhardt

    1h 14m

  6. JUL 15

    Ep.7 It's Okay to Cry in Your Closet with Sammi Duval-Smith

    We're baaaaccckkkk. This week on MomFriends, mama Rach is joined by her sister-in-law where they dive in deep. From a traumatic birth, to seeing a dark birthmark on her baby's face, to crying in her closet questioning everything, Sammi opens up about her journey into motherhood and all of the dark places that can come with it. Come with us on our journey of laughter and strong emotions, and remember that what you are going through is normal, even if it doesn't feel that way, and it's okay to reach out. ❤️ IG: rach.leonhardt TikTok: rach.leonhardt

    1h 12m

  7. JUL 8

    Ep.6 Circumcision: Do I or Don't I? (SOLO)

    Attention boy mamas!! This week we are talking about our little one's... little one. The question a lot of moms want to know when their sons are born is: do I get him circumcised or not? And for a lot of people, the answer isn't obvious one way or another. Mama Rach dives into the evidence of religion, health risks and benefits, and overall personal preference as she navigates the reasons for, and against circumcision. So if you are on the fence, or simply curious about the topic, this episode is for you! Resources: https://www.jpedsurg.org/article/S0022-3468(18)30184-2/fulltext https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/Pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=aa41834&lang=en-ca#:~:text=Health%20benefits%20of%20circumcision%20include,he%20wants%20a%20circumcised%20penis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3684945/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20HIV%2C%20male,developing%20genital%20ulceration%20by%2047%25. https://med.stanford.edu/newborns/professional-education/circumcision/complications.html#:~:text=Because%20newborns%20are%20relatively%20immunocompromised,complications%20of%20infected%20circumcision%20sites. https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/circumcision.html#:~:text=Some%20families%20choose%20to%20circumcise,hours)%20of%20a%20baby%27s%20life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_and_circumcision - I know I know, but it checks out okay

    26 min

  8. JUL 1

    Ep.5 Setting Boundaries (SOLO)

    Welcome back sweet peachy mamas! This week you get mama Rach's complete and undivided attention as she talks to you about your boundaries as a mother. For some reason being pregnant and being a mom seems to give people a free pass to say and do whatever they want to you. Don't ask us why, but it just is what it is; so it's important to understand that it's okay if you don't feel comfortable with something. It doesn't matter what it is, if you don't want to do it, don't. Simple right? We know it's not. Tune in as Rach tells some stories of situations she was uncomfortable in, and what she has learned about how to set boundaries and be confident in them.

    51 min
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Hey Mamas, welcome to MomFriends! Here you will find a variety of topics in a variety of conversations that will hopefully help you to not feel so alone in your motherhood journey. Even though you seem to be stimulated 24/7, being a mom can feel really lonely at times. So join mama Rach as she dives into all the pieces nobody seems to talk about. And remember mama, even though you think everybody else has got it figured out, they don’t. Motherhood is full of ups and downs and wins and mistakes, it’s part of what makes it so beautiful. You’ve got this 💕 Instagram: @rach.leonhardt TikTok: @rach.leonhardt

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  • Creator
    RachelLeonhardt
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    MomFriends

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