Moms Off The Record

Katherine Sigblad
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What if modern motherhood advice feels off? Moms Off The Record is a podcast for mothers who question the cultural narratives around motherhood and revere ancestral wisdom in our modern world. Mainstream culture often normalizes separating the motherbaby dyad, outsourcing maternal intuition to “experts,” and following routine advice without exercising discernment or asking questions. Here, we have the nuanced conversations that don’t fit into the fast-paced, dopamine-driven Instagram world. This podcast examines the intersection of maternal intuition and compelling evidence. Topics include breastfeeding, matrescence, cosleeping, parenting, potty training, hunter-gatherer societies, and holistic health. Episodes air every Tuesday.

  1. 3D AGO

    #87: Kidfluencing, Sharenting, and Family Vloggers with Fortesa Latifi

    Thanks to our sponsors: Tempdrop! Use code momsofftherecord to get a 10% discount on your fertility monitor here: https://www.tempdrop.com/ This episode is going to ruffle some feathers especially within the online motherhood realm, however it's one that needs to be shared. I understand the initial reaction some will have of defensiveness, however I appreciate you letting that initial feeling simmer and continuing to listen with an open mind. It's never too late to change your mind! I did a few years back. I sit down with journalist Fortesa Latifi who is the author of "Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online". She reveals what her interviews with famous mom influencers, their children and nannies have described about what actually goes on behind the cameras. We examine: The ramifications of a child's digital footprint through multiple angles and what the future holds Which current events were going on in 2023 that attributed to the trend of hiding children's faces onlineIs it true that AI can unveil a child's face behind an emoji placed over it?Which type of child content gets the most engagement from family vloggers? It might surprise you.How is being a minor showcased online different from being a minor on a tv show or in a movie?How does the law protect children online?Why do certain demographics tend to fall into the family vlogging world? Grab your copy of Fortesa's book here! Fortesa's Instagram  Support the show THANKS TO SPONSORS: Wild Nutritionist! Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan and TEMPDROP! use code momsofftherecord at checkout for 10% off your fertility awareness method Basal Body Temperature (BBT) armband here Stay Connected With Me: Subscribe to Moms Off The Record on YouTube JOIN THE MOTR PRIVATE COMMUNITY here  Book a potty training 1:1 consult with me here Discount codes & links to my favorite courses and products here Love Moms off the Record? You can directly support the show here Thank you for leaving a rating and written review on Apple and Spotify! This is the best, free way to support the podcast. Follow MOTR on instagram here

    1h 2m

  2. MAR 31

    #86: Finding an Aligned Mother's Helper, Nanny, Babysitter or Preschool/Daycare

    Thanks to our sponsors: Tempdrop! Use code momsofftherecord to get a 10% discount on your fertility monitor here: https://www.tempdrop.com/ Wild Nutritionist! Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan If you are childcare-curious or actively seeking any type of childcare for your babies or toddlers, you need to listen to this solo episode. I leave no stone unturned. I talk about just about every single variation of childcare from my personal and professional experience both on the receiving and giving end from pre-motherhood and currently as a mom of two toddlers. In this solo I discuss: the challenges of full-time outsourcing childcare to grandparentsthe differences between preschool and daycarewhat exactly is a mother's helper and what is her function?why and when might you want a mother's helper vs. a sitter vs. a nanny?why might a stay-at-home mom want or need childcare assistancethe challenges of trying to piecemeal the best care and support when we do not live in a hunter-gatherer societyLooking for a caretaker for your baby or toddler? I've created a guide full of the best questions you can ask your daycare, preschool, nanny, sitter or mother's helper to gauge if they're the right fit.  Grab your free Caretaker Guide Here Support the show THANKS TO SPONSORS: Wild Nutritionist! Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan and TEMPDROP! use code momsofftherecord at checkout for 10% off your fertility awareness method Basal Body Temperature (BBT) armband here Stay Connected With Me: Subscribe to Moms Off The Record on YouTube JOIN THE MOTR PRIVATE COMMUNITY here  Book a potty training 1:1 consult with me here Discount codes & links to my favorite courses and products here Love Moms off the Record? You can directly support the show here Thank you for leaving a rating and written review on Apple and Spotify! This is the best, free way to support the podcast. Follow MOTR on instagram here

    1h 32m

  3. MAR 24

    #85: Fertility Awareness Method, Oopsie Babies, Birth Control, and Perimenopause with Carly Hartwig

    Use code momsofftherecord to get a 10% discount on your fertility monitor here: https://www.tempdrop.com/ Whether your goal is to prevent or plan pregnancy, and better yet you want to avoid non-evidenced based, toxic, and synthetic methods, you NEED to listen to this. Carly Hartwig (@cleanlivingwithcarly) and I discuss: Why is the fertility awareness method an evidence-based, effective way of preventing or planning for pregnancy? How does it differ from the rhythm method? What about Natural Family Planning?What's the difference between the Billings, Justisse, and Marquette methods, and why did Carly choose to become certified in Justisse?Why are women accidentally becoming pregnant when using the app Natural Cycles? What about when wearing condoms?Are vasectomies and "non-hormonal" IUDs really harmless?How do we want to introduce FAM to our daughters?Is perimenopause real? What are the symptoms?Is HRT (hormone-replacement therapy) always bad?) Use code momsofftherecord to get a 10% discount on your fertility monitor here: https://www.tempdrop.com/ Support the show THANKS TO SPONSORS: Wild Nutritionist! Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan and TEMPDROP! use code momsofftherecord at checkout for 10% off your fertility awareness method Basal Body Temperature (BBT) armband here Stay Connected With Me: Subscribe to Moms Off The Record on YouTube JOIN THE MOTR PRIVATE COMMUNITY here  Book a potty training 1:1 consult with me here Discount codes & links to my favorite courses and products here Love Moms off the Record? You can directly support the show here Thank you for leaving a rating and written review on Apple and Spotify! This is the best, free way to support the podcast. Follow MOTR on instagram here

    1h 15m

  4. MAR 17

    #84: Legally Proving Vaccine Safety and Conflicts of Interest with Aaron Siri

    Thanks to sponsor Wild Nutritionist! Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan I sat down with Aaron Siri, Managing Partner of the NYC-based law-firm Siri & Glimstad specializing in vaccine injury, RFK Jr.s attorney during his presidential campaign, and the author of Vaccines, Amen the Religion of Vaccines. We discuss the conflicts of interest between the nation's leading vaccinologists, vaccine manufacturers, and the United States government.how vaccine manufacturers were able to get away with administering medical products that have never been proven to be safewhat is fundamentally wrong with the clinical trials performed for vaccinesmyths and lies we've been fed about how vaccines are responsible for saving livesthe legal process that occurs when a parent sues for a vaccine injuryFollow Aaron Siri on instagram  Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan Support the show THANKS TO SPONSORS: Wild Nutritionist! Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan and TEMPDROP! use code momsofftherecord at checkout for 10% off your fertility awareness method Basal Body Temperature (BBT) armband here Stay Connected With Me: Subscribe to Moms Off The Record on YouTube JOIN THE MOTR PRIVATE COMMUNITY here  Book a potty training 1:1 consult with me here Discount codes & links to my favorite courses and products here Love Moms off the Record? You can directly support the show here Thank you for leaving a rating and written review on Apple and Spotify! This is the best, free way to support the podcast. Follow MOTR on instagram here

    1h 9m

  5. MAR 10

    #83: Postpartum Doula Drama, Breastfeeding Tips, Oral Ties, and Low Supply with my Cousin Megan, IBLC and NP

    Today I chat with my second-cousin Megan who is a younger yet ever so wise Millennial toddler mom and Renaissance woman. Our moms are first cousins. Megan has worked as a doula and now runs a doula placement agency in Southern California. She’s also a mom to a three-and-a-half-year-old daughter, an IBCLC, and a Nurse Practitioner.  Have you heard of the company Carrot? Women who are not even adequately trained to be postpartum doulas are able to bypass the necessary time and in-person training it takes in order to become one in order to get their piece of the pie. Why is this problematic? When families hire a postpartum doula, the expectation is that the entire family unit will be cared for including the home. There is an expectation that breastfeeding support will be offered and that the postpartum doula is actually knowledgeable about breastfeeding. Instead, women are able to claim the title of postpartum doula while actually stepping into the misleading role of overnight nanny or newborn care specialist. During this episode, I also ask Megan for her nuanced opinions on bottle and pacifier usage (it’s not so black-and-white!). We discuss what is really attributing to textbook low supply. We delve into a breastfeeding technique I had never heard of before called “reverse cycling” and why we think it’s so seldom discussed. It’s typically used as a strategy for moms who must return to work and don’t want to affect their supply or offer formula, so they hold off on nursing all day and then nurse truly on-demand all throughout the night. It does require bedsharing in order to be successful. I ask her what is the worst breastfeeding advice she’s ever heard as someone who is trained as an IBCLC, a Nurse Practitioner, a former doula and a toddler mom who is still nursing. Despite having to return to work outside the home (part-time for 12 hour shifts!), Megan is still successfully nursing her 3.5 year old. Connect/book a consult with Megan here. Grab your FREE guide: Questions To Ask A Prospective Birth Attendant or Midwife Support the show THANKS TO SPONSORS: Wild Nutritionist! Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan and TEMPDROP! use code momsofftherecord at checkout for 10% off your fertility awareness method Basal Body Temperature (BBT) armband here Stay Connected With Me: Subscribe to Moms Off The Record on YouTube JOIN THE MOTR PRIVATE COMMUNITY here  Book a potty training 1:1 consult with me here Discount codes & links to my favorite courses and products here Love Moms off the Record? You can directly support the show here Thank you for leaving a rating and written review on Apple and Spotify! This is the best, free way to support the podcast. Follow MOTR on instagram here

    1h 32m

  6. MAR 3

    #82: My Two Very Different Toddler Night Weaning Experiences

    Thanks to sponsor Wild Nutritionist! Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan In this solo, I discuss why I chose to nightwean each of my children when I did and how I returned to my "why" when staying committed to nightweaning felt hard in the middle of the night. I explain which strategies worked vs. which didn't. Why I nightweaned my son at 21 months old vs. my daughter at 17 months old and what it meant for each of their breastfeeding relationships with me. Each of my children, as I'm sure each of yours, have such different temperaments. There is no one-size-fits-all nightweaning blueprint. A lot of it is a mix of your maternal intuition coupled with some trial and error. There are general guidelines of definitive nos and yes's with the process, but there is no bypassing the hard parts. Like with any other challenging milestone, it must be met head on. This is something I kind of learned the hard way. I explain when I believe it is developmentally inappropriate vs. appropriate to night wean and when the benefits of nightweaning outweigh the benefits of night nursing. I also talk about how and when your husband can get on board with helping. For more support with nightweaning, join dozens of other women in the private Moms Off The Record community. We have an active nightweaning thread within the forum with other first-hand accounts and success stories! Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan Support the show THANKS TO SPONSORS: Wild Nutritionist! Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan and TEMPDROP! use code momsofftherecord at checkout for 10% off your fertility awareness method Basal Body Temperature (BBT) armband here Stay Connected With Me: Subscribe to Moms Off The Record on YouTube JOIN THE MOTR PRIVATE COMMUNITY here  Book a potty training 1:1 consult with me here Discount codes & links to my favorite courses and products here Love Moms off the Record? You can directly support the show here Thank you for leaving a rating and written review on Apple and Spotify! This is the best, free way to support the podcast. Follow MOTR on instagram here

    49 min

  7. FEB 24

    #81: Learning from Women in Hunter-Gatherer Societies with Elena Bridgers

    Thanks to sponsor Wild Nutritionist! Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan Elena Bridgers is a mother of two, science writer and researcher with a focus on maternal health and well-being, examined through the lens of evolutionary mismatch. Her personal journey of finding motherhood challenging after choosing to have two-under-two and going through extreme sleep deprivation led her to ask why this is so hard. How did our ancestors do this? While Elena is a big fan of Michaeleen Doucleff, author of "Hunt, Gather, Parent," she points out that Michaeleen's focus is on parenting strategies whereas Elena examines the social context in which our ancestors mothered. In this episode we discuss, from a hunter-gatherer evolutionary perspective: interpregnancy intervalsbreastfeeding as birth controlweaning from nursingtandem feedingthe tradwife movement and having very large familiesBedsharing vs. sleep trainingAlloparenting, "free" childcare, and the nuance with daycareUse code MOTR to save 35% off the Mama Baby Biome Method and First Foods Plan. Subscribe to Elena's Substack (it's one of my personal favorites!) Follow Elena on Instagram Support the show THANKS TO SPONSORS: Wild Nutritionist! Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan and TEMPDROP! use code momsofftherecord at checkout for 10% off your fertility awareness method Basal Body Temperature (BBT) armband here Stay Connected With Me: Subscribe to Moms Off The Record on YouTube JOIN THE MOTR PRIVATE COMMUNITY here  Book a potty training 1:1 consult with me here Discount codes & links to my favorite courses and products here Love Moms off the Record? You can directly support the show here Thank you for leaving a rating and written review on Apple and Spotify! This is the best, free way to support the podcast. Follow MOTR on instagram here

    1h 17m

  8. FEB 17

    #80: A Regulated Nervous System Is Not Always A Calm One with Amanda Texeira

    JOIN AMANDA'S UPCOMING MOTHERPRINT COHORT ON FEB 23RD!  Today I'm joined by LCSW Amanda Texeira who is a mom of three boys and a holistic, trauma-informed therapist. to unpack one of the most misunderstood and overused phrases in modern motherhood: nervous system regulation. Somewhere along the way, “regulated” became synonymous with “calm.” If you’re not calm all the time? You must be dysregulated! Amanda debunks this myth. We talk about the pendulum swing in motherhood content: from hyper-curated, perfectly curated moments to victim-mindset misery. We discuss how algorithm-driven black-and-white parenting advice like never saying the word “no” can actually make moms more dysregulated, ironically. We explore: Why calm ≠ regulatedThe difference between congruent responses and suppressionHow to model emotional intelligenceWhy yelling “NO!” when your child runs toward traffic is actually regulatedWhy Amanda doesn't like parenting scriptsThe performative side of “gentle parenting”How algorithm-fed content can manufacture miseryWhen "mental load" rhetoric is helpful vs. harmfulWe close by talking about congruency, repair cycles, environmental regulation myths, and why your reaction often makes sense even when Instagram denies it. Follow Amanda on instagram Check out all of Amanda's incredible services and courses here Support the show THANKS TO SPONSORS: Wild Nutritionist! Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan and TEMPDROP! use code momsofftherecord at checkout for 10% off your fertility awareness method Basal Body Temperature (BBT) armband here Stay Connected With Me: Subscribe to Moms Off The Record on YouTube JOIN THE MOTR PRIVATE COMMUNITY here  Book a potty training 1:1 consult with me here Discount codes & links to my favorite courses and products here Love Moms off the Record? You can directly support the show here Thank you for leaving a rating and written review on Apple and Spotify! This is the best, free way to support the podcast. Follow MOTR on instagram here

    59 min
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What if modern motherhood advice feels off? Moms Off The Record is a podcast for mothers who question the cultural narratives around motherhood and revere ancestral wisdom in our modern world. Mainstream culture often normalizes separating the motherbaby dyad, outsourcing maternal intuition to “experts,” and following routine advice without exercising discernment or asking questions. Here, we have the nuanced conversations that don’t fit into the fast-paced, dopamine-driven Instagram world. This podcast examines the intersection of maternal intuition and compelling evidence. Topics include breastfeeding, matrescence, cosleeping, parenting, potty training, hunter-gatherer societies, and holistic health. Episodes air every Tuesday.

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  • Creator
    Katherine Sigblad
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    88
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Moms Off The Record
  • Show Website
    Moms Off The Record

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