No Manual: A Momcast

No Manual: A Momcast

di Erika and Laura

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Why My Toddler Cried: The Two Toddler Edition

This week Erika and Laura sit down to share reasons their toddlers cried this week. With two toddlers in the house there are lots of melt downs and tears, from being set down by mom to the disappointment of leaving a fun play date. If you have toddlers, you know. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or sayhi@nomanualpodcast.com

Guilt, Gratitude, and the Myth of "Every Moment"

This week Erika and Laura talk about the concept of "enjoying every moment". We've all heard it "you'll miss this!" and "enjoy every moment, it goes so fast" but what about the moments that aren't enjoyable? The tantrums, the sleepless nights, the moments where everything just feels like too much. How do we not less these days pass us by while also being real and honest with ourselves about the moments we don't love. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or sayhi@nomanualpodcast.com

Parenting on Purpose: Passing Down Faith, Not Just Rules

This week Erika and Laura discuss what it looks like to share faith as a parenting, wanting to guide their children in faith, from the little moments each day to showing what big faith and how the character of Jesus shapes us. Talking about the real pressure of getting it right and the joy of watching faith blossom. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or sayhi@nomanualpodcast.com

Scrolling Through Motherhood: When Information Becomes Overload

This week Erika and Laura discuss parenting and motherhood with the internet. How much information is too much? Does having the internet as a parent help or hinder our abilities and instincts? When do we google and when do we put our phones down? If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or sayhi@nomanualpodcast.com

Second Time Around: Surviving (and Loving) Year One Again

This week Erika and Laura look back on the first year with their seconds born babies, Zada and Cruz. The joys of having two kids, the struggles of wanting to show up for both kids well and everything in between. They discuss how easy it is to forget what to expect from kid to kid and hoe fun it is to watch the sibling love grow. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or sayhi@nomanualpodcast.com

A Dadcast: What Kind of Humans I’m (we're) Trying to Raise Ft. Stuart Simpson

This week, Erika sits down with her husband, Stuart, to talk about the values and life skills he hopes to pass on to their kids. From cultivating humility and keeping Christ at the center of their lives to practical lessons like changing the oil in their cars and driving a stick shift, Stuart shares what he believes matters most. He also speaks candidly about the responsibility he feels as a father and the weight—and privilege—of shaping the next generation. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or sayhi@nomanualpodcast.com

Discovering A Rhythm: A Journey With Fertility Awareness With Lindsay Boyko

This week Erika and Laura sit down with return guest Lindsay Boyko to discuss all things fertility tracking. Lindsay shares her journey of learning about the reality of her body and tracking menstrual cycles, using tracking effectively as a birth control method to getting pregnant and the peace and joy that comes with understanding the changes and rhythms of her body. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or sayhi@nomanualpodcast.com

Before the Babies: The Little Things We Secretly Miss

This week Erika and Laura get real about the things the miss from before motherhood, Discussing the reality of loving their children and not wanting to give up motherhood for the world and wishing they could sleep in anytime and go on spontaneous date nights still. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or sayhi@nomanualpodcast.com

Not the Ultrasound We Expected With Mama Beth

This week Erika and Laura sit down for an emotional and raw conversation with Mama Beth about her experience with ectopic pregnancy. From the physical pain to the emotional struggle of learning she would never have another baby. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or sayhi@nomanualpodcast.com

When He Shows Up: The Little Things That Mean Everything

This week Erika and Laura discuss what support looks like in their homes. How their husbands, Stuart and Michael support them every day from checking if anything is needed on the way home from work and making sure there is time for showers and self care. Having a good teammate makes all the difference and shouting out the things that keep things going. If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or sayhi@nomanualpodcast.com

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