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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Episode Description
As the year winds down and the holiday buzz peaks, it’s easy to lose yourself in the noise. This special meditation episode—guided by Madison Waggoner of Shri Wellness—is your invitation to pause, breathe, and reset.

Whether you're navigating family dynamics, managing holiday stress, or simply craving a moment of calm, Madison offers a grounding, compassionate meditation to help you reconnect with your body, your breath, and your intentions.

Perfect for the quiet mornings before the house wakes up—or the evenings when you need to exhale it all—this is your gentle reminder that stillness is productive, too.

Let this practice be your bridge between seasons. Reflect, release, and root yourself for the new year ahead.

Connect with Taylor

• Website: Shri Wellness
• Instagram: @themompreneurpaperco

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Episode Description

In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb sits down with Taylor Johnson, the founder of The Mompreneur Paper Company—a lifestyle brand offering planners, journals, and paper goods designed specifically for ambitious moms balancing business and motherhood.

Taylor shares how her own need for a functional planner sparked the idea behind her business, how she’s grown it from a Canva prototype to a full product suite, and how her approach to business honors both ambition and rest. Together, Jessica and Taylor dive into routines, outsourcing, seasons of hustle, and what it really looks like to “do it all” as a mom—on your terms.

This is a must-listen for any mom navigating entrepreneurship, identity shifts, and the reality of building a life you love… one nap time at a time.

Main Topics Covered

• How Taylor started her business with a Canva prototype
• Why traditional planners weren’t working for her—and other moms
• The realities of time management and flexible scheduling
• Letting go of hustle culture and embracing seasonality
• Creating a business that supports your family, not drains it
• Using outsourcing and systems to stay afloat
• How the Mompreneur Paper Company builds community through planning and storytelling
• Lessons learned from launching a magazine (and what’s coming next)

Connect with Taylor

• Website: Mompreneur Paper Company
• Instagram: @themompreneurpaperco

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Episode Description:

Ever wonder if that extra pair of baby shoes or outdated kitchen gadget sitting in your cabinet is worth anything? Spoiler alert: It is. In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, Jessica sits down with Olivia —also known as The Marketplace Mom—to talk about the wild world of Facebook Marketplace. From turning clutter into cash to managing no-shows with grace, Olivia is here to demystify the selling process for everyday moms.

She shares how her side hustle started with a $15 TV mount and turned into a full-blown movement helping women feel empowered to sell, buy, and declutter on their own terms. They break down the myths, the must-knows, and even the “crazy stuff people will buy” moments.

Whether you’ve never listed an item or are a seasoned seller, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to lighten their load—physically and mentally—and maybe even fund that next family purchase.

Main Topics Covered:

• Olivia’s story: from secret side hustle to social media success
• Why Facebook Marketplace is a goldmine for moms
• Common fears (and why you should just start)
• How to price and list items that actually sell
• Why junk sells faster than nice stuff
• Marketplace wins—from towels to $500 porch pickups
• Controversial opinions: Cash vs. Venmo, to wash or not to wash, shipping tips
• Best beginner items to sell (hint: shoes + seasonal décor)
• How to make Marketplace a sustainable part of your decluttering system

Connect with Olivia , The Marketplace Mom:

• Instagram: @themarketplacemom
• TikTok: @themarketplacemom
• Facebook: @themarketplacemom

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Episode Description:

What if the same resilience it takes to run a marathon is the exact strength you need to navigate infertility, pregnancy complications, and surrogacy?

In this episode, Jessica sits down with Alison Beder Solway—author of The Miles We Run, fitness expert, and founder of ABS Fitness—to explore her deeply personal journey through high-risk pregnancy, genetic diagnosis, and surrogacy after being told she couldn’t carry more children. Alison shares how marathon training became the unexpected metaphor for her motherhood story and why resilience is a muscle we can all build.

From advocating for your body to trusting others with your dream, this conversation covers the emotional highs and lows of fertility, family building, and finding your strength—on the trail and in life.

Main Topics Covered:

• Alison’s high-risk pregnancy and HHT diagnosis
• Navigating infertility and the emotional journey to surrogacy
• The surrogacy process: what people don’t realize
• Building trust, advocating for yourself, and finding the right surrogate
• Resilience through IVF setbacks and loss
• Training for the NYC Marathon in her 50s
• The surprising connection between long-distance running and family building
• Why resilience is a muscle—and how you build it one mile at a time

Resources Mentioned:

• The Miles We Run website
  
  
• ABS Fitness
  
  

How to Connect with Alison:

• Website: themileswerun.com
• Fitness Platform: absfitness.ca
• Instagram: @themileswerun
• Book: The Miles We Run — available wherever books are sold

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Episode Description

What if the care you actually needed wasn’t covered by insurance—and what if there was a better way? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Samantha O’Brien of The Hive Wellness Center and Dr. Amy Fetch of Chicago Mama PT to talk about the game-changing potential of cash-based healthcare for women and families. We unpack how this model empowers providers to offer deeper, more holistic care, gives patients more control and clarity, and allows moms especially to feel seen, heard, and genuinely supported.

From postpartum recovery to pediatric chiropractic to endometriosis pain to poop explosions during a session (yep, we went there), this conversation dives into the messy realities and surprising joys of care that actually cares. Whether you're a birthworker, a parent, or someone who's ever walked out of a 5-minute appointment wondering “was that it?”—this one's for you.

Main Topics Covered

• What cash-based care really is—and isn’t
• How traditional insurance models limit quality care
• Why longer sessions mean better outcomes for patients
• Pediatric and perinatal chiropractic explained
• Holistic pelvic floor PT for real-life motherhood
• Patient advocacy, transparency, and emotional support
• Busting myths about cost and accessibility
• When providers finally have time to care

How to Connect with the Guests

Dr. Samantha O’Brien – Chiropractor, Pediatric & Perinatal Care
📍 Geneva, IL
🔗 Website: thehivewc.com
📷 Instagram: @thehive.wc
📘 Facebook: The Hive Wellness Center

Dr. Amy Fetch – Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist & Women's Health Advocate
📍 Barrington, IL
🔗 Website: chicagomamapt.com
📷 Instagram: @chicagomamapt
📘 Facebook: Chicago Mama PT

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