Moms Off The Record

Mandolyn Crotts, mom of two and founder of Carry Them Ministries in Nigeria, revealed the horrifying, fatal obstetric practices, fear of breastfeeding and dangerous promotion of infant formula which is responsible for the demise of so many babies.Here in America we often hear trite slogan such as “fed as best!” to make women feel better about formula usage. However in a place like Nigeria, formula feeding is actually killing babies, and breastfeeding saves lives.We learn about the heartbreaking lies women have been told from fearful and misogynistic doctors and nurses who know nothing about birth or breastfeeding. Separation of motherbaby from day 1 is not only common, but it’s extremely normal. Even skin-to-skin is viewed as dangerous.There is a light at the end of this dark tunnel, and that is the success stories of babies who transformed from “failure to thrive” as a result of risky formula consumption, to full on thriving thanks to Mandolyn and team’s lactation support which includes some unconventional methods often overlooked here in the Western world.And of course we couldn’t ignore the current culture wars, especially in light of La Leche League’s woke inclusion policies. Hear what Mandolyn has to say about “inclusive” breastfeeding vernacular in a place like Nigeria where babies are literally on the brink of death.If you are feeling inspired by Mandolyn’s mission, please consider making a financial donation at carrythem.org.Follow Mandolyn’s non-profit @carrythemministries on InstagramSupport the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!! <3)DISCOUNT CODES & LINKSLeaving us a rating and *written* review is one of the best ways to show your support. We're so grateful for your reviews! We love to see what you thought of our episodes on your instagram stories! Remember to tag us @momsofftherecordpod, so we can share your stories with our community.Don't forget to subscribe to MOTR on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on instagram, so you never miss a beat.

In similar fashion to last year, your two favorite moms reminisce and unpack big lessons learned from our second year of motherhood. A couple of big highlights to call out are April’s departure from the corporate world and into her dream role as full-time, stay-at-home mom to Eden and Kat’s transition from one to two children.This reflection is all about humility and recognizing the true fruits of motherhood. Tune in if you want to hear the rawness and realness from our 2nd year as mothers and co-hosts, and what we'd do differently next go 'round! Thank you for your continued support of Moms Off The Record. We would love to hear, what have you learned from this year?Support the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!! <3)DISCOUNT CODES & LINKSLeaving us a rating and *written* review is one of the best ways to show your support. We're so grateful for your reviews! We love to see what you thought of our episodes on your instagram stories! Remember to tag us @momsofftherecordpod, so we can share your stories with our community.Don't forget to subscribe to MOTR on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on instagram, so you never miss a beat.

Matrescence is defined as the process of becoming a mother, however this is a term that hardly anyone has ever heard of; even women who have recently become mothers. Holly, mother of two, women’s circle leader, and former ICU nurse reflects on the experiences that led to her deep appreciation for and curiosity of matrescence. Our fast-paced, modern, industrial, Western culture tells us to snap back just weeks after giving birth, however brain scans will tell us this is actually physically impossible to do. Everyone knows what to expect during puberty when a girl morphs into a woman, however nobody talks about what to expect during the next major transition from maiden to mother or even the final major shift from motherhood to perimenopause and finally menopause.Resources Mentioned:Matrescence–birth of the mother by Dr. Alexandra Sacks Anthropologist Dana Raphael in her book Being Female: Reproduction, Power and ChangeSupport the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!! <3)DISCOUNT CODES & LINKSLeaving us a rating and *written* review is one of the best ways to show your support. We're so grateful for your reviews! We love to see what you thought of our episodes on your instagram stories! Remember to tag us @momsofftherecordpod, so we can share your stories with our community.Don't forget to subscribe to MOTR on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on instagram, so you never miss a beat.

Corey Dunn is a second-generation homeschooling mom of four, lover of homemade sourdough, and co-host of The Modern Ancestral Mamas podcast. We talk about:The differences between the parent’s role and the child’s role at the dinner table. Who is responsible for what?How to make mealtimes less stressful and more fun.How to handle picky eating among children.Why Corey could care less about veggies and instead prioritizes meat.How to simplify food shopping and meal prepping on any budgetYou can find Corey (and her cookbooks) at www.fornutrientssake.com and @ForNutrientsSake on Instagram!Support the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!! <3)DISCOUNT CODES & LINKSLeaving us a rating and *written* review is one of the best ways to show your support. We're so grateful for your reviews! We love to see what you thought of our episodes on your instagram stories! Remember to tag us @momsofftherecordpod, so we can share your stories with our community.Don't forget to subscribe to MOTR on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on instagram, so you never miss a beat.