The Latched Mama Podcast

The Latched Mama Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 101: Post Partum Emotions
December 12, 2022

We often have this picture of the postpartum experience as beautiful but moms are often left feeling broken and alone. Melissa and Lindi have a very raw discussion about post partum hormones and emo

Episode 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes!
December 06, 2022

Were celebrating our 100th episode! Lindi and Melissa play a fun game, reflect on some of their favorite moments from the podcast, and chat about an awesome giveaway!

Episode 99.5: Why Siblings Fight
November 29, 2022

Why do Siblings Fight? Who knows, because we certainly dont. Melissa and Lindi talk about sibling fights and what they do in their own families.

Episode 99: Building Boundaries for Holidays
November 22, 2022

Lindi and Melissa sit down to talk about setting boundaries around the Thanksgiving holiday. Melissas lesson: Set you boundaries. Dont let it ruin you. And this is still the beginning of the holid

Episode 98: Secrets to Finding The Perfect Nanny
November 15, 2022

Often, the first step in finding the right nanny or babysitter is simply recognizing and accepting you could use some help. For many of us moms, this is easier said than done. Finding the right person

Episode 97: Screen Time: Good or Bad?
November 07, 2022

Melissa and Lindi contemplate the pros and cons of modern technology in the lives of our kiddos. They discuss screen time, cell phones, internet access, youtube, and much much more! All while adjustin

Episode 96: Sick Kid Tips
November 01, 2022

Kids get sick- a lot. The Mayo Clinic estimates about 12 times a year*. Melissa and Lindi talk about having sick kids and tips for prevention and care when it does happen. https://mcpress.mayoclinic.o

Episode 95: Happy Birthday To You!
October 24, 2022

With three kids birthdays in the month of October, Melissa is the midst of birthday planning overload. Lindi and Melissa talk birthday party hacks and lowering birthday planning expectations.

Episode 94: Mom Burnout
October 18, 2022

Lindi and Melissa talk about Mom Burnout- a deep level of exhaustion that comes from unending caregiving demands. It comes down to making choices and setting expectations that being a mom isnt always

Episode 93: Fall Family Fun (and exhaustion)
October 11, 2022

Lindi and Melissa talk about all the fun fall things- pumpkin patches, apple picking, and Halloween costumes. #lowerexpectations #lazymompodcast