BGMAD Podcast Episode 52 | Finding the Joy in Motherhood with Hannah Morrison
Motherhood, pregnancy loss, invisible diseases (fibromyalgia) - Boy girl Mom Lauren Mulenos dives into all of this and more with Hannah Morrison, mom to Knox, Rory, and Chloe earthside. More importantly, Hannah speaks to the joy she has and experiences daily. You can visit the church she and her husband planted in Frisco, Texas - Cadence Church.
BGMAD Podcast Episode 51 | Rosie the Reindeer ft. Megan Rogers
Move over Frosty, Santa, and Rudolph. Christmas needs a female centric character and she HERE! Meet Rosie the Reindeer - a doe who just wants to dance! Tune in as the author and creator Megan Rogers chats with Lauren on a Boy Girl Mom(s) only episode.Be sure to grab Rosie Finds Her Shine for your Christmas reads this year. She is sure to become a holiday classic on your shelf.
BGMAD Podcast Episode 50 | Things in my Home with Kimberly Dixon
Kimberly Dixon is a mom to three girls and an overall inspiration. From pole vaulting to painting her kitchen, something she does will inspire you. Check out our exclusive Boy Girl Mom interview with her about her new home account, her airbnb in Waco, and plans for the future. Don’t forget to check out her instagram page for more details and of course those covered dining table chairs she now has! We talk about Waco favorites if you are interested in going to visit / see The Silo’s.
BGMAD Podcast Episode 49 | Navigating Grief with Children with Gaia Altshuler
We lost our dog in March and decided to bring on Gaia, an associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who is currently a middle school counselor, to chat about how to talk about and discuss death and grieving with your kids. This is a must listen to for everyone, not just parents. You will definitely learn something about grief and coping for yourself too. Optional bring some tissues!
BGMAD Podcast Episode 48 | For the Moms with Katie Dickens
Whether you’re an experienced mom of multiples or a first time mom to a newborn, Katie Dickens’ #ForTheMoms movement is for you. Today she chats with Lauren on her “why” as well as her “what” that makes her different from other “mother movements.” Hint: It starts in your mind!
BGMAD Podcast Episode 47 | Whats In Your Closet? with Alden Wicker of EcoCult
Does fashion affect your health? While it’s not what you wear, it’s who you are; however, sometimes what you wear affects who you are for the worst. Today Lauren chats with Alden Wicker of EcoCult about what is in your clothing and why it matters what you wear. Tune in for ways this will affect your children too, as well as how we can make the clothing industry better for everyone, plus changes you can implement with your wardrobe now. The biggest deep dive comes with Wicker’s book “To Dye For,” which BGMAD has read and recommends.
Boy Girl Mom Apparel!
Boy Girl Mom was first created to make apparel for mothers who had both sons and daughters, but we have since expanded to be much more than that. If you’re not just a #boymom or a #girlmom and are a #boygirlmom or aspire to be one, this merchandise is for you!
BGMAD Podcast Episode 46 | It’s Gonna Be Fine!
Ever deal with anxiety, especially as a parent? Today Lauren and Nick are discussing the ebbs and flows of parenthood and worrying. The fact of the matter is - whether you think it’s going to be ok or it’s not going to be ok, that’s what it will be. What we dwell on matters! Though it does pertain to today’s topic, the tiff ran long and the episode topic begins around 21:00 minutes.
BGMAD Podcast Episode 45 | Relax, It’s Just Your Pelvic Floor
This is Boy Girl Mom and Dad’s third episode in the Dear Mama series with Dr. Andrea Levkowitz (and it’s Lauren’s first without Nick!) Dr. Andrea is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) who specializes in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy at The Origin Way Physical Therapy, where Lauren went for PT both during pregnancy and postpartum. Listen along to learn why your pelvic health is important and what you can start doing today to improve its well-being. Side note - guys have pelvic floors too and it matters as well!
BGMAD Podcast Episode 44 | Finding Myself Postpartum
Our second episode in the Dear Mama series, Nick and Lauren look back on the newborn and postpartum phase and discuss what they would have done differently and what they learned. You can hear the tiredness in their voice currently, but does it compare to the newborn stupor?! Listen to decide for yourself . They are a little chatty in the beginning. To head to the “meat’ of the episode, fast forward to around 13:00 for introducing the episode and around 17:00 for the dialogue.
BGMAD Podcast Episode 43 | How to Be a Cool Mom with Haven Weits
Our first episode in the Dear Mama series is with Haven Weits of the Haven! Podcast. Enjoy our candid conversation on how everyone can be a cool mom. Haven takes us on a journey with her free range / lighthouse parent parenting style. This episode serves as a great reminder and resource for all parents and caregivers, especially helicopters!
BGMAD Podcast Episode 42 | Just a Quickie
A short and sweet episode discussing Nick’s solo episode, perfectionism, and the Dear Mama series we are starting this May, in honor of Mother’s Day!
BGMAD Podcast Episode 41 | Mom Rage is a Dad Problem
It’s just Nick this week! We’re diving into WHY Mom’s anger can be justified and HOW we as Dad’s / equal partners can step UP to share the beautiful burden of parenting. We’re all in this together, and our kids NEED equal partners. Join me this week as I take over the podcast and talk through how we can be better partners, ALL of us.
BGMAD Podcast Episode 40 | Boy Girl Mom & Dad Podcast 1 Year Anniversary
A relaxed conversation looking back over the last 365 (366?!) days of boy girl mom (and dad.) We chat about our favorite (and least favorite) parts, as well as some other topics we have been meaning to discuss, but haven’t found the time along with what we think success (in a podcast) looks like, imposter syndrome, money, and more. Thank you for being on this journey with us!!
BGMAD Podcast Episode 39 | Hey Toddler Parents, How Y’all Doing?
An honest conversation around the joys and challenges of raising a toddler (or two) so you know you’re not alone… unless you want to be! We chat not only about the hardships of these transitions in regard to parenting, but also how it has affected us as partners and husband and wife. Also, can someone tell us the key for getting stains out of clothing? We assume keeping them stain free is not an option. Ah, the joys of childhood!
BGMAD Podcast Episode 38 | Your Kids and Their Bodies: Body Safety and Body Image Part 2
Part two of a conversation about body knowledge regarding our children in both the mental and physical space. Special guests author Kayla J.W. Marnach and body neutral personal trainer + coach and entrepreneur Kami Blease discuss SA prevention, body positivity + neutrality, resisting societal norms like diet culture, food consumption, exercise, and more. Tune in to see how you can retrain your (adult) brain and unlearn body negativity and trauma, so you can try to not only limit your child's exposure to them, but build a foundation that can withstand it.
BGMAD Podcast Episode 37 | Your Kids and Their Bodies: Body Safety and Body Image Part 1
Part one of a conversation about body knowledge regarding our children in both the mental and physical space. Special guests author Kayla J.W. Marnach and body neutral personal trainer + coach and entrepreneur Kami Blease discuss SA prevention, body positivity + neutrality, resisting societal norms like diet culture, food consumption, exercise, and more. Tune in to see how you can retrain your (adult) brain and unlearn body negativity and trauma, so you can try to not only limit your child's exposure to them, but build a foundation that can withstand it.
BGMAD Podcast Episode 36 | Travel to Europe with Toddlers?!
Would we take our twin toddlers to Europe with us again? Chatting our overall experience with taking our almost 2 year old twins to London and Paris with us for the first time, along with the overall societal and social feel of bringing (small) children to Europe. Also chatting through travel agents, hotels vs airbnbs, packing, tips, and more!
BGMAD Podcast Episode 35 | Potty Training Twins
There’s no “manual” like experience for parenting, especially when it comes to twins and potty training. Today on Boy Girl Mom & Dad, we chat through the method or lack thereof we used to potty train our 2 year old (27 month old) fraternal twins, plus share tips and tricks for toilet training your twins, but singletons too.
BGMAD Podcast Episode 34 | Gentle Parenting Isn’t What You Think It Is
Today Boy Girl Mom & Dad chats with Emma Porter, LPC on what gentle parenting is and isn’t. Tune in for real-life, applicable examples of parenting gently and why you should consider this form of intentional, authoritative parenting.