275 episodes

In this original, unfiltered, true to life podcast, Liz Presta gets real with industry experts, celebrities and moms, discussing in depth topics like motherhood, pregnancy, childbirth, and many other pressing women's issues. Nothing is held back in these interviews. If you’re looking for a safe and honest place without judgment, join Liz and the many guests and experts on the show, as they laugh, cry, and hot flush about every female topic from pregnancy, sex, to postpartum depression.

Morning Chava Elizabeth Joy Presta

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.7 • 3.9K Ratings

In this original, unfiltered, true to life podcast, Liz Presta gets real with industry experts, celebrities and moms, discussing in depth topics like motherhood, pregnancy, childbirth, and many other pressing women's issues. Nothing is held back in these interviews. If you’re looking for a safe and honest place without judgment, join Liz and the many guests and experts on the show, as they laugh, cry, and hot flush about every female topic from pregnancy, sex, to postpartum depression.

    EP 269: The Importance of Prioritizing Sleep with Certified Clinical Sleep Educator, Terry Cralle

    EP 269: The Importance of Prioritizing Sleep with Certified Clinical Sleep Educator, Terry Cralle

    What would your life look like if sleep was a priority?  How do you even make it a priority? Terry Cralle, of Better Sleep Council is a Registered Nurse, Certified Clinical Sleep Educator and Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality specializes in sleep health and wellness. She is answering these questions in this episode and making the links between health and sleep.  Sleep may be affecting you or your children more than you think. 
    Connect with Terry:
    https://www.instagram.com/bettersleeporg/?hl=en
    https://bettersleep.org/
    https://www.terrycralle.com/
    Connect with Liz
    https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en
    https://miraculousmamas.com
     
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    Link on Sperm Healthhttps://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/health-and-wellness-articles/dont-make-the-mistake-of-letting-a-diet-kill-sperm
    Why Chava? Episode 248:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/ep-248-welcome-to-morning-chava/id1343507855?i=1000593089125
    Chava Meaning
    https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/3506698/jewish/Inside-the-Name-Chava.htm

    • 1 hr 27 min
    EP 268: Working on Your Own Terms and Finding Fulfillment Outside the Traditional 9-5 with Kim Rittberg

    EP 268: Working on Your Own Terms and Finding Fulfillment Outside the Traditional 9-5 with Kim Rittberg

    Kim Rittberg is on this week and talking about how millions of moms are working on their own terms and finding fulfillment outside the traditional 9-to-5, what moms across America are looking for, how to take stock of your own career situation, and tactical tips for women in various job sectors to find balance and fulfillment on their own terms - tips ranging from financial, relationship, career growth and happiness.
    Kim is an award-winning creative Executive Producer in TV and video (recently taking the top Gold & Platinum Prize at the 2022 MarCom Awards, earning a Webby Honor, a Gold Shorty Impact Award and Gold at the Tellys), a digital video strategy expert, social media strategist, and on-camera media coach and public speaker with a proven track record and 500 million video views. She blends 15 years of journalism with content marketing at top-tier outlets including Us Weekly, where she launched and ran their video unit, Netflix, PopSugar, PEOPLE Magazine, and Fox News.  She has been called a ‘media unicorn’, and has been a speaker and instructor at UPenn, Syracuse, and General Assembly. Kim is Founder & Principal at Henry Street Media which helps companies, individuals and publishers of all sizes expand their brand and maximize revenue through unforgettable content and communications.
    https://www.kimrittberg.com/podcast
    https://www.kimrittberg.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/kimrittberg/
     
    Connect with Liz
    https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en
    https://miraculousmamas.com
     
    Sponsors:
    Go to jennikayne.com and use the code CHAVA to get 15% off.
    Why Chava? Episode 248:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/ep-248-welcome-to-morning-chava/id1343507855?i=1000593089125
    Chava Meaning
    https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/3506698/jewish/Inside-the-Name-Chava.htm

    • 59 min
    EP 267: How to Save for Our Children's Futures with The College Financial Lady, Ann Garcia

    EP 267: How to Save for Our Children's Futures with The College Financial Lady, Ann Garcia

    Ann Garcia, aka The College Financial Lady, has helped thousands of
    families save millions of dollars on college. A fee-only Certified Financial
    PlannerR and managing partner of Independent Progressive Advisors, Ann
    specializes in helping families balance the desire to support their children’s
    dreams with the reality of funding their own lives. Her book How to Pay for
    College is available from bookstores everywhere; its companion online
    course is available now.
    Buy her book:
    https://amzn.to/43jeLSr
    Howtopayforcollege.com
    Take Ann's Masterclass:
    https://thecollegefinanciallady.com/college-financial-plan-masterclass/
    Sponsors:
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    LumeDeodorant.com
    Get 15% off with the code CHAVA at oneskin.co
     
    Foster Care Episode:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/foster-care-awareness-with-hallmark-star-jen-lilley/id1343507855?i=1000474200200
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foster-care-awareness/id1343507855?i=1000438836754
    Foster Care Resources:
    https://datacenter.aecf.org/data#USA/2/35/38,40/char/0
    https://www.thruproject.org/words-from-a-mentor/?gclid=CjwKCAjwgqejBhBAEiwAuWHioKcNV2zeMTRr1POsCTbFqT36exBO_t0rsIUsfSysVQVBUhU_UVlvJRoC6IgQAvD_BwE
    Why Chava? Episode 248:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/ep-248-welcome-to-morning-chava/id1343507855?i=1000593089125
    Chava Meaning
    https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/3506698/jewish/Inside-the-Name-Chava.htm

    • 59 min
    EP 266: Birth Stories, Multiple Sclerosis and Loss with Andrea Ahonen

    EP 266: Birth Stories, Multiple Sclerosis and Loss with Andrea Ahonen

    Andrea Ahonen is on this episode sharing her motherhood journey with us. 
    She starts with sharing her birth stories of her two daughters who were both "big babies." She had completely different experiences after doing research and finding a provider to support her choices. Andrea was later diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2017 and went on to have two more babies. This last year she learned of a surprise 5th pregnancy.  She opens up about the loss of this pregnancy on this episode.  Andrea's story so beautifully portrays the ups and downs that come with motherhood.  She is an inspiration and a perfect guest for this Mother's Day episode.
     
    Andrea's favorite resources:
    A great doula! 
    A fantastic provider(s) - my OB & midwife practice combo is amazing! 
    The Birth Hour podcast
     
    MyBirth:  https://mybirthrva.com

     
    These two books have been really helpful in my healing from my twin miscarriage:
     
    It's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered https://a.co/d/6Tb7m6U
     
    Unexpecting: Real Talk on Pregnancy Loss https://a.co/d/199HZ1h
     
    Connect with Liz
    https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en
    https://miraculousmamas.com
     
    Sponsors:
    Visit LifeMD.com/CHAVA today and see why LifeMD is America’s most trusted
    leader in virtual healthcare.
    Go to jennikayne.com and use the code CHAVA to get 15% off.
     
    Evidence on Big Babies:
    https://evidencebasedbirth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Big-Babies-Handout.pdf
    https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-induction-or-c-section-for-big-baby/

     
    Why Chava? Episode 248:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/ep-248-welcome-to-morning-chava/id1343507855?i=1000593089125
    Chava Meaning
    https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/3506698/jewish/Inside-the-Name-Chava.htm

    • 2 hr 25 min
    EP 265: Dying to Be a Good Mother with Heather Chauvin

    EP 265: Dying to Be a Good Mother with Heather Chauvin

    Heather Chauvin is a leadership coach who helps ambitious, overwhelmed women break free from their fears to courageously and authentically live, work, and parent on their own terms. She’s a TEDx Speaker, Author of Dying To Be A Good Mother, and host of a highly loved Podcast “Emotionally Uncomfortable” with over 6 million downloads, and counting. Heather started her career as a social worker helping adults understand children’s behavior. But it wasn’t until 2013 when a stage 4 cancer diagnosis pushed her to take a deeper stand for change, uncovering how cultural expectations sabotage our dreams.  When Heather isn’t working, you will find her living out what she teaches which may include kayaking Alaska, snowboarding, hiking, or anything else that challenges what she believes is possible for herself (and inviting her children along the journey).
    Connect with Heather:
    https://heatherchauvin.com/home
    https://www.instagram.com/heatherchauvin_/
    Connect with Liz
    https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en
    https://miraculousmamas.com
    This episode is Sponsored By DockaTot, LifeMD and Lume
    Get 15% Off at https://dockatot.com/ with code MAMAS
    Visit LifeMD.com/CHAVA today and see why LifeMD is America’s most trusted
    leader in virtual healthcare
    new customers get $5 off Lume’s Starter Pack with code CHAVA at
    LumeDeodorant.com
    Why Chava? Episode 248:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/ep-248-welcome-to-morning-chava/id1343507855?i=1000593089125
    Chava Meaning
    https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/3506698/jewish/Inside-the-Name-Chava.htm
     

    • 1 hr 11 min
    EP 264: A Mom's Journey Through Eczema, Acid Reflux and More with Kim Nissan

    EP 264: A Mom's Journey Through Eczema, Acid Reflux and More with Kim Nissan

    Kim Nissan's introduction to motherhood felt more like introduction by fire than a fairy tale as she navigated severe sleep deprivation and isolation that came with infant eczema, acid reflux, a pandemic, and intense dietary restrictions for her breastfeeding journey.

    She spent so much time Googling and reading and Pinterest-ing to make her way through pregnancy, labor and delivery, the fourth trimester and everything that comes after. But there was so much info she WISHED she had known. That info is what you’ll find in her resources. She creates practical resources to help you stress less and love momming more.
    Connect with Kim:
    https://www.instagram.com/beansandbravery/?hl=en
    https://beansandbravery.com/
    https://wellnessmama.com/health/histamine-intolerance/
     
    Connect with Liz
    https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en
    https://miraculousmamas.com
    This episode is Sponsored By DockaTot and HoneyLove
    Get 15% Off at https://dockatot.com/ with code MAMAS
    Get 20% Off at https://www.honeylove.com/ with code CHAVA20
    References:
    Episode 236: Postpartum Healing with Ayurveda
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-236-postpartum-healing-with-ayurvedic-doula-ameya/id1343507855?i=1000580612553
    Why Chava? Episode 248:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/ep-248-welcome-to-morning-chava/id1343507855?i=1000593089125
    Chava Meaning
    https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/3506698/jewish/Inside-the-Name-Chava.htm

     

    • 1 hr 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
3.9K Ratings

3.9K Ratings

Clay's Granny ,

Great Interviewer

Love the new name!
Liz does a great job interviewing her guests, not interrupting with her own opinions and stories/advice. It’s much improved!

SydneeRM ,

This podcast covers everything!

I love listening to a podcast and feeling seen, and that’s exactly how I feel when I listen to this one! If you’re a mama, you’ll love this podcast.

millenial babe ,

Judgemental about hospital births

I listened to the doula episode to learn more as I prepare for interviewing birth doulas. The episode subtly disses OB decisions, hospital environments and then just becomes two doulas feeding off each other with this energy about how wrong doctors can be. What happened to respecting each woman’s birth place and plan?

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