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Good Grief, Momma Podcast
- Good Grief, Momma Podcast
(Coming Soon) How to Talk to your kids about hard Topics: Part 3
For our final episode in our “How to talk to your kids” series Allie is back and her and Nicole talk about disability. Nicole has a daughter with a physical disability and Allie worked with adults with intellectual disabilities for 14 years. In this episode we share how we talk to our kids and other kids about people who are differently abled.
(coming Soon) how to talk to your kids about Hard Topics with melissa luepke: Part 2
Melissa Luepke and Nicole had such a great conversation that it continues in this week’s episode. In this episode they talk about how to talk to your kids about loss. Losing in sports, academics and in arts can be hard to stomac,h but it is a part of life. They also talk about how to talk to your kids about romantic relationships. Teaching your kids the importance a health marriage and a healthy way of finding that forever partner.
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How to talk to your kids about Hard Topics with melissa luepke: Part 1
Some topics are just not easy to talk to your kids about. Thank you to Melissa Luepke for being our guest speaker. She is a wife and mother of 3 teenagers, and came to share her wisdom with us moms. She is also a Director of Christian Education at Nicole’s church and has worked with youth for 20+ years. She and Nicole talk about lots of hard topics. In this episode they talk about how to talk to your kids about grief and how to talk to your kids about their bodies.
Resources discussed in episode:
How to talk so kids will listen & Listen so kids will talk [Click Here]
The Five Love Languages of Children [Click Here]
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What We’re Leaving Behind: Lessons From Last Year in marriage and parenting
This episode we spend time reflecting on challenges and triumphs we had in 2024. We share how we can move forward with the good and to grow from the not so good. It’s good to remember both and to learn from it.
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How to Thrive, Not Just Survive, 2025
It’s a new year and we need to set our focus on things we can do to better ourselves. How can we focus more on our children, spend more time with our husbands, and live a healthier lifestyle. Listen to our episode about our goals for 2025 and how we plan to accomplish them.
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Year In Review
Enjoy our last episode of the season! We talk about our holiday plans and all the fun things we enjoyed this year. From kid milestones to favorite podcast episodes. We will be taking a few weeks break to spend time with family over the holidays. We will see you again January 13!
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Episodes Referenced:
Guests: Michelle/Sleepyhead Solutions, AJ Hopper/Author, Danielle Smith/Anxious Baker, Jen/ABCs of Motherhood/Spring Cleaning, Stacia Scott/Postpartum Care USA
Allie’s Favorites: Guard Your Heart, Our Lives Since COVID, Benefits of Marriage
Nicole’s Favorites: The Obession of Millenials and Their Books, Nicole’s Bad Day and Allie’s Revelation, Date Night Ideas
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Fights Worth Having
Some people believe that if you and your spouse never fight than you have the perfect marriage. In this episode we talk about how some fights are important and when handled the right way can actually better your marriage. We share some of our pettiest fights and some of best solutions to ending a fight.
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Youth Pastor Shenanigans
Have you ever slapped a person in the face with a banana? This week we talk about all the fun things that happened when we did church ministry and when we were youth in the church. If you want to here our crazy stories then this is the perfect episode to jump into!
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Knowing History
It is important to know your history, but it is also important to know the history of the world. In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about their mutual love of history. They talk about why it’s important to know what’s going on in the world, why its important to know the history of where you live, and why it’s important to know about your personal family history.
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Panama Trip Takeaways
Nicole tells us all about her mission trip to Panama. She shares what she did on her trip and some interesting takeaways that she got from being in a foreign country. In this episode, she shares that many things she learned about Panama would interest Allie and her current lifestyle. Listen to Allie hearing about this trip for the first time along with you!
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Are We over-preparing our kids for Life?
Where the line is between preparing kids and letting them grow naturally? There is this tension between preparing kids for future responsibilities and letting them just be kids. Listen to Allie’s solo episode about how she try to balance on this line.
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THE OBSESSION OF MILLENNIALS AND THEIR BOOKS
When did reading become popular??? Nicole and Allie talk about how in the last year or so, reading books has become more and more popular. Everything from romance, smut, fantasy, autobiographies and more! We get a little silly and share some of our favorite series, genres and authors. Join us this episode for all the fun!
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Allie Solo: Trust Your Gut
In today's episode, Allie talks about trusting your gut, which in her life is synonymous to the Holy Spirit. You instinctively know when someone is creepy, when someone is lying, and when you are being called to do something. We have just been trained to ignore our gut. Reconnecting with our gut will lead to us, our families, and our community being better off for it. Learning to recognize and listen to our gut is key!
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Guard Your heart
Covid brought on a lot of new issues for the world. But one issue, especially in the US, seems to go unmentioned. Since covid hatefulness has skyrocketed and loving your neighbor has gone down the tubes. In this episode we talk about how we wish we could bring some of the love back and how we are trying to guard our hearts against the hate. Join in with your GGM community on the Love Challenge we issue at the end of this episode.
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Nicole’s bad day and allie’s revelation
Do you remember the book about Alexander? The boy who had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Well, in this episode we will discuss how Nicole had one of those days. We hope it is a reminder to everyone that sometimes days are hard but we still love momming and our marriages. Hope you get a kick out of some of the crazy events of the day!
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Comparison Culture
Often we look at other people, for us mainly other moms, and wonder if we measure up. Most of the time we are basing our comparisons on small amounts of time spent with someone or even people we see on social media. This is not healthy and most of the time we are comparing ourselves to people without knowing their whole story. This episode we share some of our bigger insecurities and share ways we are trying to stop comparing ourselves to others.
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Healthy Lifestyle
Many times when people are trying to get healthy, they try dieting. This if fine if this diet is something you plan to do the rest of your life, but not if it will only last as few months. Others focus on working out and do worry about food. In our opinion getting healthy is much more than all of that. In this episode we talk about different things we are doing to live a healthier lifestyle.
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Sleepyhead Solutions with Michelle Connor Sleep ConSultant: Part 2
Week 2 of learning amazing things about sleep. Getting our kids to sleep can be stressful. Especially if they were once sleeping through the night or if our previous kids slept well. Listen to another amazing week of learning from our favorite sleep therapist!
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Sleepyhead solutions with Michelle Conner sleep consultant: part 1
Michelle, sleep consultant from Sleepyhead Solitions, joins us today to talk all about sleep! When you aren’t sleeping everything is affected. In part 1, she talks about what a sleep consultant is, how to establish good sleep patterns with your kids, sleep regressions and much more!
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GentLe Parenting
What is gentle parenting??? In this episode we talk about our views on the subject and the definitions that we use. We know that it is hard to raise kids and every parent wants to do it in a way that shows love but also helps their kids learn how to become good adults/people. We talk a lot about how we are trying to do just that.
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Local Mom Entrepreneur: AJ Hooper
Becoming a mom is hard. Many people underestimate how difficult it will be. Our guest speaker, AJ Hooper, talks with Allie about how hard motherhood can be. They also discuss how best to handle the twists and turns. AJ talks about how all of the ups and downs convinced her to write a book about being a first time mom.
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Unpopular Parent Opinions
When you become a parent you need to make rules and choices for your family. These rules may be different then ones other families have. In this episode we talk about some of the choices and rules that we have that might be unpopular.
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HomeSchool vs Public School: Part 2
Another walk down GGM podcast memory lane! Back in 2022 we talked about why we wanted to homeschool (Allie) or send our kids to public school (Nicole). We are now two years into both of the avenues that we chose and we wanted to update our listeners. We are still happy with our choices and you should listen to this episode and learn why!
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our lives since covid
Our VERY FIRST episode we talk about the COVID-19 pandemic. We talked about how we handled the pandemic in the moment. This episode is an update on that. We talk about how our lives have been changed in the last four years because of what we learned and experienced during the pandemic.
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When Do we Rest?
When do you rest? We work a 9-5 or we have our kids all day and then we sometimes have our weekends if they are not filled with playdates, sports, and chores. When do we find time to slow down with our families, our husbands, ourselves, or when do we give our kids time to just relax. In this episode we will address all of it!
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Local Mom Entrepreneur: Danielle Smith
Starting your own business can be daunting but it is even harder to do when you are a mom. We are starting a new series where once a month we will interview a local moms (local for us - Hamilton County, IN). These amazing women started businesses while balancing being a mother as well. Our first guest in Danielle Smith a local cookie baker. She shares how she started her company The Anxious Baker. If you are looking for some yummy cookies to bring to your next party, birthday, or backyard cookout then contact her through her Instagram and Website.
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COllege Options
When we were in high school *cough*, 15+ years ago, the pressure to go to a 4 year college was very high. It was looked down upon to go to community college or online school, and it was seen as bad to go to a trade school or straight into a job. In this episode, we talk about how we hope your kids will choose the option that works best for them. We talk about how there is not a bad option as long as it fits their passion and skills.
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Letting Kids Make Mistakes
Letting your kids make mistakes is hard. When is the risk too high? When is it appropriate to step aside and let them choose? In this episode we talk about how our parents and our life experiences have influenced the way we let our kids make mistakes. These are not a cut and dry ways to handle your kids choices but what we have personally experienced.
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Influences on our Kids
One things most parents want to do for their kids is protect them. This includes making sure to surround them with people we trust. Not just adults but the kids they play with and the shows they watch. This episode we talk about how we discern the who might be the best influences in our kids lives.
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Marriage Series: Date Nights
As the saying goes, “Never stop dating your spouse”. In this episode we talk about some of our favorite dates that we have been on with our husbands. We discuss fun stay at home ideas, fancy dinners and all the dates in-between. Head to our blog and you will see our full list of 50 different date ideas!
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Marriage Series: What to do for the holidays
Holidays can be stressful even when you don’t have kids, but when you add distance to grandma’s house and naps times things get even more complicated. In this episode we discuss how we make time for our extended family during the holidays while also not forgetting to focus on our immediate family. If your family lives close or far you always need to have a plan for the holidays, even if it changes year to year or holiday to holiday.
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Marriage Series: BeneFits of Marriage
Research from the Institute of Family Studies shows that 1 in 4 40 year olds have never been married. It also showed an increase fear in having a family. This shocked us! In this episode we talk about why we think there is many benefits to marriage.
Secure in Being A Wife
When you first get married there are some uncertainties of what your roles are and what being together forever will look like. Now that we are 9-10 years into marriage we feel much more secure in being a wife. In this episode we will talk about how we have grown as spouses and feel more confident in our roles as wives.
Secure in Being a Woman
Being secure in your personality, your body and your faith is really hard. This episode we talk about being secure in being women, hear us ROAR! It is hard to be confident in yourself and now that we are in our 30s we feel like we know what it means to be ourselves. We still have doubts and room to improve but feeling more secure now.
Secure in Being a Mom
If you are worried that you are a good mom then you are probably a good mom. This episode we talk about how we are more secure now that we are in our 30s about being moms. We have both had two babies now and trust or mom instincts a little bit more. By no means are we perfect but we also know that when we mess up our kids will not be ruined for life.
Why I’m loving my 30s
Hitting 30 used to be a scary thought but now it feels like a blessing! Listen to Allie’s solo episode that will kick off our series on being secure in who we are as moms, women, and wives. In this episode she talks about being more confident and secure in her 30s.
Faith in Parenting
Being a parent is hard! When you are deciding how you will respond to a situation or how you will teach your kids it is difficult. In this episode we talk about how our Christian faith affects how we parent. We talk about how it helps ups make choices with “What Would Jesus Do” in our minds.
How many Kids do you want?
Often times in marriage counseling or even when a couple is dating they talk about having kids. They talk about what they want to happen before they have kids, how long they want to wait, how they want to raise them, etc. A topic not always brought up though is how many kids do they want? I think the reason this question not being asked more is because how do you know when you are done? During this episode Allie and I discuss how we have come to decide, or attempt to decide, how many kids we want.
Bedtime Routines
PJs, brush your teeth, bath, story time, and prayers. These are just a few of the things we talk about this week as we share our bedtime routines. Note that not everyone has to do the same thing but these things work best for our families. We hope it will help you get your kids to bed and sleeping well!
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2 Year anniversary episode
It is crazy to think that its been two years since we started this podcast! This week we will be talking about some of our fails, worries, and successes in motherhood and marriage. We also want to say thanks to all of those who have listened since the beginning and all of you who have joined us more recently!
Sex Ed with Allie and Nicole
There seems to be such a lack of knowledge these days about our own bodies. Is there really a group of people in the US who think you can get pregnant through your belly button??? This week’s episode we will talk about some of our opinions and personal experiences and how we plan on explaining these things to our kids.
“YouR Feelings are not Valid”
Feelings ARE valid but when those feelings lead to inappropriate or even unlawful actions then we have a problem. Our episode this week we will talk about how just because you HAVE a feeling does not give you the right to act however you want. This message is not just for your kids but for adults as well.
Spring Cleaning challenge with Jen from the ABCs of Motherhood
Do you desperately need help with ideas on how to organize your life and house? Looking for quick meal prep ideas and routines that will make the craziness of motherhood just a little bit easier? Then this week’s episode is for you! Allie will be talking with Jen from ABCs of Motherhood. They will be talking about her blog and all the great tips that are availble to you and will go into detail on how you can join along with Jen as she does her spring cleaning challenge. Use the link below if you would like to learn more about what Jen does!
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Living in a PC World
When you say anything, post anything, do anything, you have to worry about how someone else will take it. It doesn’t matter if you were targeting that audience, talking to them directly or even trying for them to hear at all. If you say something that another person does not agree with then you are might be looking at major trouble. Listen to our next episode as we talk about how we cannot seem to talk freely anymore.
A New Way of Looking at Gifts
Giving gifts is not an easy task especially among adults. In this episode we talk about some new ways to give gifts to your family and friends. We go through ideas outside of they typical toys, gift cards, and clothes.
MOM Perks
So often we hear about the down sides to being a mom or the stresses that come with having young children. In this episode, we share some of our favorite and fun upsides of being a mom. Join us as we look at the silver linings of having applesauce and crackers in our purses and cars all the time!
Goals Setting For The Year
We are a few weeks into the new year. In this episode, we talk about goals that you can set to help you better prepare for the next year. After listening to this episode we hope you will take some time to sit down with your spouse or good friend and discuss goals for your family, finances, and more.
Postnatal Depletion Syndrome with Guest Stacia Scott
On today’s episode we have Stacia Scott, NP, from Postpartum Care USA is back on the podcast! It’s been a year since she started Postpartum Care USA and she’s back to update us on how it has been going and to go into detail on what postnatal depletion syndrome is. So many moms are walking around depleted of nutrients postpartum and explaining away their symptoms. All of these things can usually be explained by understanding postnatal depletion syndrome. Stacia goes into what it is and how we can combat it.
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Interested in reading more about postnatal depletion? Check out the Postnatal Depletion Cure (http://a.co/d/0NejA)!
You Need to answer these 3 Questions…
Get out a paper and pen or the notes app on your phone! This episode we will be asking our audience three questions. We will be answering these questions as well and sharing our answers. This is a fun quiz to take with your spouse or even your best friend. We hope it makes you laugh as much as it made us laugh!
90s Kids
You know your a 90s kid when…you were excited to get photos developed at CVS or when you if you made up dances to songs like “Bye, Bye, Bye” or “Oops, I Did It Again”. If you are a 90s kids, then this episode will make you reminisce and laugh about the “good old days”. Join us on a walk down memory lane or learn some history if you are GenZ/GenAlpha.
Fear for Safety
In general women have more fear of their well being than men do. Lots of situations that men wouldn’t blink an eye at, women think about deeply. This episode we will discuss some of the things we do to stay safe when we are alone or alone with our kids.
Sacrifices of a Stay at Home Mom
Being a stay at home mom doesn’t seem to be as valued as it should in today's society. It’s almost looked down on staying at home. “Are you “just” a stay at home mom?” Is a common question that people ask. It is a sacrifice to both stay at home and to work, it just looks different, and yet working moms are valued but stay at home moms aren’t always valued. Today’s episode we will talk about some of the sacrifices we make being the parent that stays at home.
Pressure for the “Fancy” Life
Have you ever felt the pressure to have the nicest decor in your house, designer clothes for you and your kids, and to travel to the most exotic vacation locations. In this episode we will be talk about the pressures we feel in our lives. The “fear of missing out” is so strong especially with social media showing us what we do not have but wish we did.
“In my mom era”
Couples make intentional mindset choices and commitments all the time in marriage. These commitments create phases in life. This episode we will talk about some of the “Eras” in our lives. Also, keep your ears open to hear about our Special Christmas Giveaway!
Default Parent
“Default parent” refers to the one parent (often, the one who stays home) becomes the go-to person for all matters related to the children, from attending to their day-to-day needs, to managing their schedules, health, and well-being. Many people who are considered the default parent complain about it but in the episode we talk about how it is more of a hard truth.
Girl Math (& More)
The social media topic of the day is “girl math”. This episode we will talk about what we agree with about “girl math”. We will also talk about some other important types of “math” like mom, bottle, husband, and kid. Follow along and let us know if you can relate to any of these kinds of math.
NESTING PARTIES
Every one loves a party! This episode we talk about the best kind of party ever: a nesting party! Instead of throwing your friends who are pregnant with their second kid a sprinkle, you can throw them a nesting party. Listen to our episode to learn more about this cool new concept.
Allie’s Solo: Achievement Culture
Why do we fill our schedules with so many things? What message is that sending to us and what message are we sending to our kids with that? In this solo, Allie talks about how she struggles with finding her identity in all of the “things” that she does and accomplishes. She also talks about how the change has to start with her so that the stress of overcommitting doesn’t transfer to her kids. There is also a special interview with her son Pax from last year when he was 3 years old. It's too adorable to miss!
Nicole Solo: Marriage Advice
Marriage is hard and you love each other but not sure how to make things work. Sometimes all you need is a little perspective or advice. This episode is Nicole sharing some of her advice for marriage.
a healthy marriage doesn’t happen by accident with Allie’s Husband
In today's episode, Allie talks with her husband Nathan about how a healthy marriage doesn't happen by accident. They talk about the different boundaries/standards they have put in place to protect their marriage from infidelity, to protect their communication with each other, and to protect from growing apart. Their marriage certainly isn't perfect, but they put effort in to keeping it healthy. Listen in and let them know what you think!
Every Moment Matters
Our lives always seem to be going by too fast. This episode we talk to you about how we try to slow down and be intentional with our time. We talk about spending time and making momemts with husbands, children, yourself and more.
Smartest person in the room
This week’s episode is about making sure you are not the smartest person you know. We talk about the people in our lives that we get our wisdom from, knowing that we are not all knowing. We hope that by listening you will discover who in your life can help make you wiser.
The World Does Not Revolve around You
This week’s episode we are talking about how to raise our kids with kindness and love, but without them becoming self-centered. People are so quick to jump on someone who has a different opinion because they think the world revolves around them. We discuss how we can raise our kids to be better.
The Golden RUle
This week’s episode we are talking about how people are willing to complain about problems but not always willing to do anything to change things. Allie and Nicole talk about some of the problems they deal with most in their lives and how they plan to be a part of the change.
Nicole Solo: Interacting with People with Disabilities
In this solo episode, Nicole talks about the Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to interacting with a person with a disability. She breaks it down really simple and gives examples that she has experienced with her own daughter who is in a wheel chair.
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Allie’s Solo: Being InDuCED (without Pitocin)
In this solo episode, Allie shares her labor story with her second child, Peyton. She specifically talks about how she went through her labor without Pitocin. There are some moms who do not know there is another way so we hope this helps pregnant mommas out there.
babysitters
This week Nicole and Allie dive into all the questions they had when starting to look for babysitters. How do you know where to find people, how much to pay, do you leave food out for them, etc. So many things to consider!
feeding our kids
In this episode Allie and Nicole talk about all the funny things that happen while feeding your kids. Allie talks about the funny stories she has had so far figuring out breastfeeding in public and Nicole talks about how Nora eats on the run.
current purpose in life
Nicole and Allie talk about their current purpose in life. They talk about how their purpose has shifted based on what season of life they are in and how neither of them really expected to be where they are right now.
iPad’s for kids
In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about why their kids do not have personal iPads and why they have not intention of getting them one in the near future. They talk about their two main reasons for this choice and what screen time looks like in their houses.
Mental Health: Interview with Shelbi Gabbard of Blooming Emotions, LLC
On today's episode we have a chat with Shelbi Gabbard MA, LMHC, ATR-P of Blooming Emotions, LLC. She talks about the commons reasons kids come to a therapist, how we as parents can help support our kids mental health, and quick tips on how to handle big emotions with our kids. You don't want to miss this one!
Check out Blooming Emotions, LLC at her website and Instagram
millennial vs boomers
Nicole and Allie talk about the differences they've noticed between them and their parents generations. From lawn jarts to gender reveals and everything in between.
solo Allie: the hardest thing i’ve ever done
In today's solo episode, Allie talks about the hardest thing she's ever done: parenting. She talks about how hard it is to always put yourself second, to manage your own emotions while disciplining, and her not so great eating habits. While parenting is the hardest thing she's ever done, it's also the most rewarding.
Allie’s baby #2 birth story
In today's episode, Allie shares the birth story of her new baby, Peyton. She talks about having to be induced, going without an epidural, and much more. Listen in to hear why the phrase "cheese pizza" was shouted.
solo Nicole: grief
In this solo Nicole episode, Nicole talks about the different forms of grief she has experienced in her life thus far. She talks about the grief of losing a loved one, of having a sick loved one and of having a sick child. In sharing, she hopes to let others know that they are not alone in their grief.
mother’s day: being an involved grandparent
In this special Mother's Day episode, Nicole interviews Donna, a wonderful and involved grandma. Listen in to hear all about what it looks like to be an involved grandparent.
correcting other people’s kids
In this episode Nicole and Allie talk about the awkward moments when they have to correct other people's kids. Too often there are times when parent's don't seem to be around to correct their kids and Nicole or Allie have had to step in. In one instance, Allie talks about correcting a bully at an indoor playground. Nicole talks about how she had to teach her daughter to tell people not to touch her wheel chair.
our philosophy on marriage vs society’s
In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about their philosophy on marriage. They dive into their thoughts on wives submitting to their husbands, the differences between men and women, and division of labor in marriage. Do you agree with them or no? Listen in to find out.
more about our husbands
In this episode Nicole and Allie talk about their husbands. They talk about baby mooning, their husbands sports obsessions, any double standards that exist with husbands v wives, and if their kids react differently to their husbands than they do with them. Listen in to hear all about it!
independent play, nap regressions, and potty training
In this episode, Nicole and Allie talk about a few different things that they are currently or recently have gone through with their kids. Allie talks about the struggle to get her son to play independently and talks about the 3 year old nap regression they went through. Nicole talks about the attempt to get independent play into her oldest daughter's schedule and starting of potty training for her youngest.
Differences with the second child
As Allie's due date is approaching she is thinking about all of the things she has done already and will do differently with her second child. Nicole talks about the things she has chosen to do differently with her second child as well. What did you do differently with your second child?
let’s talk about sex
In this episode, Nicole and Allie dive into the discussion of sex. Our society is saturated in sex (movie, tv, songs, etc) but when it comes to actual important conversation about sex, we are lacking. Parents are missing out on the important conversations with their kids about sex. Spouses are shying away from important conversations about sex with each other. And us women in general shy away from talking about problems with sex or questions about sex. Listen in to hear their thoughts on all of these and more.
Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @nicole_sinders_n4
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Keeping Up In Carmel with Chelsea Kopelman
In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk to Chelsea Kopelman the creator of the Keeping Up In Carmel (KUIC) platform. Keeping Up In Carmel is a one-stop shop for families to get plugged into local activities and businesses in the Indy area. If you are stumped as to what to do with your kids, check out her Instagram and blog and you will find a plethora of ideas and tips on how to make your experience fun and easy. Chelsea talks about her family, what inspired her to start KUIC, her favorite go-to activities and much more.
Check out her Instagram and Blog
stressing about our kid’s education
This episode all started out with a telephone rant from Nicole about a meeting she had with her daughter's school about standardized tests. Nicole talks about the stresses of educating your child. Allie talks about how crazy the pressure is nowadays to not let your kid "fall behind" and that it usually results in children losing their childhood.
Pelvic floor physical therapy with dr Amy Robinson
In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk with Dr Amy Robinson about pelvic floor physical therapy. Amy is highly trained physical therapist who has been doing pelvic floor physical therapy for 25 years. She talks about all of the things pelvic floor physical therapy can help with and common mistakes women make that lead to issues with their pelvic floor, especially as it relates to postpartum. Ever wondered if you need to see a pelvic floor physical therapist? This episode will hep you answer that question!
Check out her website: https://restoreyourcorept.com
You can also connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoreyourcorept/
Solo Episode: Allie: That Time I Worked At Victoria Secret
In Allie's solo episode, she talks about how to be content with where you are in life. She talks all about the time she went from a great, salaried job to selling bra's for Victoria Secret. She also goes into detail about how much she feels like she is within God's purpose for her life right now and thus feels extremely content in life. Her hope and prayer is that all listeners would be able to find their purpose in life and feel content.
solo episode: Nicole: books for days
In this solo episode, Nicole digs into one of her favorite pastimes: BOOKS! Tune in to get some recommendations for new books and to hear how Allie forced her to read the Twilight series.
fit4mom Carmel with Debra sexton
In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk to Debra Sexton, the owner of FIT4MOM Carmel. They talk about how Debra got started with FIT4MOM, what it is, how it helps mom's workout with their kids, and how it fosters a great community of moms. Allie talks about how impactful FIT4MOM was in her life too.
Follow along with Debra and FIT4MOM on Instagram @debrasexton and @fit4momcarmel.
Learn more about FIT4MOM Carmel on their website: https://carmel.fit4mom.com
maternity leave
In this episode, Nicole and Allie go through their maternity leave (or lack there of) experiences. Nicole talks about how she was "quietly fired" from her job after having her first kid. Allie talks about how up until a few months before she gave birth, her job didn't have any kind of paid coverage for after she had her baby. They discuss the differences between the US and other countries when it comes to maternity leave too.
listening to the experts
In this episode Allie and Nicole talk about how there has been a shift in society when it comes to parenting. Nicole talks about how it seems like a lot of parents want other people (teachers, doctors, etc) to raise their kids and they just step back. Allie talks about how it seems like society in general is set up for people to trust experts (like the government, school systems, doctors) over trusting parent's instincts. This one might be a little controversial and Allie and Nicole have slightly varying views on it. What are your thoughts?
sleep divorce?
In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about sleep divorce. What the heck is it? Is it a new thing or has it been around for a while? Then they dive into whether or not they would get a sleep divorce.
solo episode: allie: pregnancy #2
In this solo episode, Allie talks about how her second pregnancy is different than her first. She talks about the "fun" new things that have happened during this pregnancy (including the ever lovely, constipation) and shares the gender of her baby.
solo episode: Nicole: inclusivity
Our first solo episode with just Nicole! She dives into the importance of inclusivity. She brings a unique perspective as a mom who has children with different abilities and with allergies.
Season 2 opener! Episode 42: Importance of community
In the Season 2 opener Allie and Nicole talk about the importance of community. They go over how that was lacking during the pandemic shut downs but also why it is so important physically, mentally, and emotionally.
episode 41: postpartum care of Indiana featuring Stacia scott
In this final episode of Season 1, Allie talks with Stacia Scott, fellow momma who is starting Postpartum Care of Indiana (PPPCI). PPCI aims fill a very large and unnecessary hole in postpartum care for mommas. You won't want to miss all the cool information, but also hearing her heart wrenching story of why she is passionate about postpartum care. Another cool thing is that PPCI will have free resources for grieving mommas as well.
Check out Postpartum Care of Indiana online at https://ppcareindy.com or on Instagram @ppcareindy
We will be back for Season 2 on January 9!
episode 40: stay at home mom life featuring Sierra Sullivan
n this episode, Allie interviews Sierra Sullivan (the host of A Labor For Love podcast) and they talk about being stay at home moms. Sierra shares how she decided it was time to leave her job to stay at home with her littles, the hardest part of being a sahm and the most rewarding. It's not an interview that you want to miss!
Check out her podcast A Labor For Love and see her on instagram @alaborforlove
episode 39: it’s the holiday season
In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about the holidays. Traditions their families do, activities, Santa or no Santa, and much more.
episode 38: I’m offended
In this episode, Nicole and Allie talk about the people who just wake up waiting to be offended. They talk about the every controversial Love is Blind "cuties" scene with Cole and Zanab, about Allie's encounter with a rude phlebotomist, and about Nicole's recent trip to Guatemala.
episode 37: when you have problems in your marriage
In this episode, Allie and Nicole give the details of what they do when they have problems in their marriage. They go over the rules and practices they have in place to prevent problems. They talk about the baseline rules they have with arguments and what they do for resolution. Some things you may agree with, others you may not.
episode 36: what kind of wife are you?
In this episode Allie and Nicole take a Buzzfeed quiz about what kind of wife they are. They share with you the process and the results. They talk about if it was really accurate and the different types of wives there were in the quiz.
Link to the Buzzfeed quiz: https://www.buzzfeed.com/lisaleah18/which-movie-wife-are-you-fg166j4rwo
episode 35: the dreaded flu season
In this episode Nicole and Allie talk about the dreaded flu season. They go over what they do in general to keep their kids healthy. They talk about the importance of sleep, natural remedies, and more. They are not doctors and are learning as they go. They're praying that we all make it out of this flu season without too much sickness.
episode 34: expectations of motherhood
In this episode, Allie and Nicole share all about the expectations they had going into motherhood and what the reality actually was. For instance, Allie shares about how she expected to be able to decipher between her newborn baby's cry's, but she never could.
episode 33: desensitization to sex in media
In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about how the media (books, TV, movies, and social media) has become more and more sexualized. They talk about TV shows they've recently watched and how different they are then what they used to watch as kids. They also go over how much it seems to be targeted towards younger and younger people.
episode 32: Why we chose our church
In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about the thought that went into how they chose their church home. The go over what was important to their families when considering which church to make their home.
episode 31: building a home
In this episode, Nicole and Allie talk about the things they thought through each time they built a home. They talk about building a home in an apartment, buying an existing home and building a new home. There is so much thought that *should* go into building a home for your family and they dive into what was most important for them each time.
episode 30: expectations of marriage
In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about the expectations they had going into marriage and the reality of what marriage is really like. They talk about the usual expectations around money, physical touch, and quality time. But they also talk about the funny and random ones too.
episode 29: marrying young (plus a special announcement)
In this episode Nicole and Allie talk about the things they truly enjoyed about getting married young. In this day and age, a lot more people are waiting until they are older to get married but there were a lot of benefits to getting married younger. They also have a special announcement for all listeners in this episode too!
episode 28: SAHM expectations vs reality
In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk all about their expectations of being a stay at home mom and the realities of what actually happened. Allie apparently thought she was going to be a totally different person when she became a stay at home mom and only some of those things actually happened. Nicole thought she was going to be super creative and her kids would love all of her crafty, creativeness, and that definitely doesn't always happen.
episode 27: stress
In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about stress. They go into depth on the different things that stress them as moms and wives and what they do to try and relieve some of that stress.
episode 26: moms supporting moms
In this episode Allie and Nicole talk about how important it is to surround yourself with supportive moms to uplift and encourage you. They talk about some of the supportive things moms have done for them and end with a challenge for their listeners!
Episode 25: toxic mom groups
In this episode Allie and Nicole dive into all the different mom groups they have been a part of, both good and bad. Why is it that mom groups can turn negative so quickly?
episode 24: selfishness in motherhood and marriage
In this episode Allie and Nicole talk about how marriage and motherhood are sanctifying. Both marriage and motherhood provide a plethora of opportunities to work out any remaining selfishness, lack of patience, and anger. They talk about how while those parts of you usually get brought out, it's a good opportunity to work on yourself. They are thankful for being a wife and mom and for all that comes with those names.
episode 23: fostering independence in our kids
In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk all about fostering independence in their kids. They talk about how they are trying to help create functioning humans through providing choices and opportunities for their kids to be involved in everyday tasks.
episode 22: awkward in social settings
In this episode, Allie and Nicole provide some comic relief by sharing their awkward stories with you. They go through the times when they had awkward situations over not remembering people's names, out at clubs, and on social media. If you similarly are awkward in social settings, then you can commiserate with them during this episode. If you are perfect, then you can judge them and laugh at them. Learning not to take yourself too seriously is a key life lesson that Allie and Nicole definitely have developed the hard way.
EPISODE 21: OVER-SCHEDULING YOUR FAMILY/KIDS
In this episode Allie and Nicole talk about balancing having fun activities in your kids and family's life, while avoiding over scheduling and burning out. They share about the laughable differences in their morning routines and what activities they do put their kids in.
Link to book and waffle maker: https://liketk.it/3Lc6A
Episode 20: controversial topics on social media
In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about controversial topics on social media. They talk about how everyone nowadays is just blindly reposting, emotionally charging things and causing division. How it's easy to fall into that trap yourself and where do you draw the line when it comes to sharing your opinion about controversial topics on social media.
episode 19: the power of our words
In episode 19, Allie and Nicole talk about how powerful our words are. They talk about realizing how they were speaking over themselves, their kids, their spouses and their lives. They end the episode with a challenge for all their listeners.
EPIsode 18: Balance of parenting
In this episode, Nicole and Allie discuss their thoughts on the popular Instagram audio talking about not interfering when your kids are doing dangerous things carefully. They talk about how they struggle to do that sometimes, what it looks like in their lives and their thoughts on what it means.
episode 17: own worst critics
In this episode Allie and Nicole talk about how they are often their own worst critics. It's so easy to focus on the one thing that didn't get done, rather than all the things that did get done. As mom's it is important to remember to look for the positives in every day, even if some days, it's something very small.
Link to Fit To Burst book: https://liketk.it/3IZHn
episode 16: whole wellness part 3
In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about spiritual health. How important it is in their life and their overall wellness as women and moms. They talk about how they stay spiritually healthy, how that plays out in their families and with their communities too.
Episode 15: Whole Wellness Part 2
In episode 15, Nicole and Allie continue their discussion about how important it is to make sure to take care of yourselves as parents, while also taking care of your kids. As mom's (and parents) it's easy to take such good care of your kids while neglecting to take care of yourself. In this episode, they talk about eating healthy and taking care of your mental/emotional health.
Episode 14: whole wellness part 1
In episode 14 of Good Grief, Momma, Allie and Nicole start talking about how we (as moms/parents/women) take care of our selves. Parents put so much effort (rightly so) into taking care of their kids, but sometimes they do that to their own detriment. In this multipart series, they will dive into physical health and the importance of sleep. They will talk about the mistakes they have made in these areas and what they are now trying to do to be healthier.
Here are the links we discussed in the episode:
Grounding Link:
https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding
Link to the tongue Scraper, dry brush, and nontoxic swaps: https://liketk.it/3H01S
EPISODE 13: LIFE-CHANGING THINGS
In Episode 13 of Good Grief, Momma, Allie and Nicole talk about some life-changing things that people just don't talk about enough. Some of them are things people don't talk about because it's awkward and some are things people just don't know about. You won't want to miss this one and you might hear about something life-changing that you have been missing out on!
Here are the links that were discussed in the episode:
First Steps Link: https://www.cibaby.org
Squatty Potty, Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married, and Made Good snacks Links: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/real.life.with.allie/posts/0baacf0f-de25-11ec-8e26-0242ac110003
Episode 12: “i’m sure you’ll be fine”
In Episode 12 Nicole and Allie talk about their postpartum experiences. They talk about how lacking the care is in most cases for the mom after having a baby. Mom's go from weekly visits to nothing for 6 weeks. They talk about postpartum emotions, pelvic floor physical therapy, anxiety, weight and body changes, health issues, and more.
episode 11: Edumacation
In episode 11, Allie and Nicole share their opinions on public school vs homeschool. Nicole talks all about why she has chosen public school for her kids and Allie shares why she thinks homeschooling is the best for her child.
Episode 10: Marriage Q&A Part 3
In episode 10, Nicole and Allie answer more marriage questions sent in by the audience. They answer what is bound to be a controversial question of "What is the appropriate way to have opposite sex friends while married?". Listen in to hear their opinions! (HINT: Allie's opinion is very strong).
Since it is their first double digit episode, they gave you twice the content!
episode 9: wanna be friends?
In episode 9 of Good Grief, Momma Nicole and Allie talk all about friendships. They talk about how friendships change as you get older (and how it gets so much harder to make friends the older you get!). They also talk about what they have learned about friendship from their 20 year friendship.
episode 8: family adventures
In episode 8 of Good Grief, Momma Nicole and Allie talk all about traveling with kids. They talk about why they think its important to travel with their kids and dive into some great tips and tricks to help make your traveling easier!
episode 7: Let’s eat
In episode 7, Nicole and Allie talk about starting their kids on solid food. Allie talks about baby-led weaning and how that helped her son be an amazing eater. Nicole talks about her daughters picky eating and discovering food allergies.
episode 6: Let’s get milk drunk
In Episode 6, Allie and Nicole talk about their journey with breastfeeding and formula feeding. Allie exclusively pumped for 13 months and Nicole did a combination of breast milk and formula. Listen in to hear how their experiences went!
Episode 5: It all started with a poop
In episode 5 Nicole and Allie dive into their pregnancy and labor stories. Nicole goes into detail about her first pregnancy. She talks about finding out that her daughter has a physical disability, going through fetal surgery, and then ending with a c-section. Allie discusses her journey through pregnancy and vaginal delivery.
episode 4: marriage q&a part 2
In this episode, Allie and Nicole answer more questions about marriage. Listen in to hear all the inside scoop on how they deal with fights and how their marriages have evolved.
episode 3: marriage q&a part 1
In this episode, Allie and Nicole give you a glimpse into their marriages. Who cleans the toilets? Who pays the bills? What about date nights? Tune in to hear about it all!
episode 2: knee-deep in emotions
In episode 2, Allie and Nicole talk about being knee-deep in toddlerhood, which means lots and lots of emotions. They go over how they handle big emotions with their littles and discuss a little bit about disciplining too.
episode 1: the one about the rona
In the first episode of Good Grief, Momma! Allie and Nicole introduce themselves and then dive into the "hot topic" of how and what they chose to do during the pandemic. They cover what they chose as far as parenting during the pandemic, social choices, and yes...even whether they got the vaccine or not.
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Lifelong friends, Allie and Nicole, will be talking about momming and marriage on this new podcast, Good Grief, Momma! They aren't experts at anything, but they love to share their opinion and experiences.
Tune in each Monday to hear about anything from how they approached pandemic parenting to date night ideas.