Essential Podcasts for New Motherhood
Whether you’re grocery shopping, going for a walk, or sending emails, podcasts can make great background noise. They allow you to get things done while enjoying a creative outlet. Go ahead and give your mom-brain a break and put on a podcast. Check out our list below of must-listen podcasts you’ll love. Since these shows are 100% created by moms themselves, it’s like getting one on one motherly advice straight from the source.
For Friendly Mom Chit Chat
For when you want to listen to two friends have a candid conversation about motherhood, join in yourself with The Mom Hour. These moms cover everything from “What’s In Our Fridge and Freezer Right Now” to “Self Improvement and Self Acceptance in Motherhood”. Learn through the experiences of others and benefit from insight into your own parenting style. And while you’re there, gain a bit of confidence through relatable advice and topics from moms going through it just like you.
For Getting In Touch With Your Emotions
Described as “emotionally honest conversations”, reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Alexandra Sacks speaks with mothers and lets listeners hear conversations that are hard to have outside a therapist’s office. These episodes go deep, and are not for the faint of heart. With titles like “Not Cut Out For Motherhood” and “Can I Handle A Second Child?”. If you’re ready to get in touch with your emotions, this one is for you.
For Sleep
A common subject for every new mom, sleep can begin to feel like a mystery. Luckily, I co-host a sleep training podcast called Sleepy Qs. On the podcast, certified sleep coaches and moms, Jessica and I, answer listeners' questions about common baby sleep problems. Whether it’s about Dream Feeding or Common Sleep Myths, Sleepy Qs is an information-packed podcast that new moms can’t go without.
For Working Moms
Whether you’re working or not, the moms at Working Mom Hour break down the many misconceptions about women (and moms) in the workplace. Listen in on conversations ranging from “Supporting Moms at Work” to “Empowering Moms as Entrepreneurs”. No matter the type of work you do, there’s definitely something for you.
For Everything In Between
From the makers of Parents magazine, That New Mom Life covers new motherhood and parenting in a very broad sense. Co-hosts Grace Bastidas, Editor-in-chief of Parents, and Desiree Fortin, mother of triplets and a newborn, cover all the basics you can think of. From starting at the first 24 hours of motherhood to how to make mom friends. In the last episode of the series, the two women speak with former Parents Editor-in-chief Julia Edelstein, about her own journey as a mother and how different postpartum experiences can be.
Do you have a favorite podcast that you like to listen to? Share it with us by DM’ing @chicagonewmomsgroup on Instagram. We’d love to hear from you!