What if preparing for another baby started with preparing you? In this thoughtful conversation, Ayurvedic doctor and functional hormone specialist Madison Waggoner shares her personal journey through motherhood, healing, and surrender—and how it’s shaped the way she supports women preparing for pregnancy. From digestive fire to emotional digestion, Madison offers a fresh perspective on preconception care and why the second baby journey often looks different.

Whether you’re actively trying or just starting to think about baby #2, this episode invites you to slow down, listen in, and reclaim your sense of agency along the way.

Main Topics Covered

• Madison’s personal story of postpartum healing and identity shifts
• How Ayurveda helps support digestion, hormones, and fertility
• Creating space emotionally and physically before trying to conceive again
• The difference between "trying" and consciously preparing
• How small daily rituals can restore energy and vitality
• Addressing fear, surrender, and nervous system regulation in motherhood

Resources Mentioned

• Banyan Botanicals
  (Ayurveda resource)
• Ayurvedic digestion term: Agni
• Free fertility-type quiz: Available at shriwellness.com
  
  

Connect with Madison Waggoner

Website: shriwellness.com
Instagram: @shriwellness
Programs: Preconception & fertility prep for moms thinking about baby #2

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What happens when two moms decide the world needs a better system for breastfeeding support? You get Mamava—the startup turning the simple act of pumping milk into a dignified, accessible experience.

In this episode, Jessica sits down with Sascha Mayer, co-founder of Mamava, to talk about the origin story of the brand, how they’re changing public spaces for lactating parents, and why innovation in motherhood often starts with personal frustration.

From business-building to social impact, Sascha’s story is proof that when moms build, they build better for everyone.

Main Topics Covered

• The moment Sascha realized breastfeeding infrastructure was broken
• How Mamava got its start—and why it went B2B first
• Designing for dignity, privacy, and inclusion
• The policy gaps that inspired innovation
• Mamava’s evolution from pods to platforms
• Why lactation equity is a workplace issue
• Advice for moms pursuing big ideas

Resources Mentioned

• Mamava Locator App: Download here
• Lactation Consultant Resources
• Mamava Podcast: The Bodacious Optimist
• Human Milk Banking Association of North America
• Designing Motherhood Exhibit: Museum of Art & Design

Connect with Sascha Mayer

• Mamava: mamava.com
• Instagram: @mamava_vt
• LinkedIn: @mamava-llc

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What exactly is placenta encapsulation—and why are more moms considering it?

In this episode, Samantha Davis, founder of NuHealth Placenta Encapsulation, shares the story of starting a business in the thick of postpartum while advocating for better recovery options for new moms. From the science and safety behind placenta encapsulation to navigating stigma and consent, this episode is packed with insight, empowerment, and practical advice.

Whether you’re building a business in maternal wellness, exploring new ways to support recovery, or just love a story rooted in lived experience—this one’s for you.

Main Topics Covered

• How Samantha launched NuHealth in early motherhood
• What placenta encapsulation is and how it works
• Behind-the-scenes of safe, certified encapsulation practices
• Supporting hormonal health and emotional recovery after birth
• Reducing stigma and offering judgment-free postpartum support
• Building a brand rooted in advocacy, education, and care

Connect with Samantha Davis

• Website: www.nuhealthplacenta.com/
• Instagram: @nuhealth_placentaencapsulation
  
  

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