The Mommy Mentor

In this engaging episode of the Mommy Mentor podcast, I dive into the whirlwind of early infant feeding! 🌟 I explore the challenges and joys that new parents face during those crucial first days. From the frantic "cluster feeding" nights where babies seem to want to eat all the time 🍽️ to the natural hormones at play that help milk production, I break it down in a relatable way. You'll hear about the realities of breastfeeding, i...

In this episode of The Mommy Mentor, I sit down with parenting expert and author Darla Noble to discuss the emotional and practical challenges parents face when their children transition from high school to adulthood 🎓. With four adult children and nine grandchildren, Darla shares her wisdom on how to give your kids independence while staying connected, the evolving role of a parent, and why raising children is the most important ...

𝑰𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒅𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒚 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒓, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒂𝒔 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒚 𝑾𝒆𝒊𝒔𝒔, 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑵𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒕, 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘𝒔 𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒎𝒚 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆. 🌱✨ 𝑨𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒅𝒆 8 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒎�...

Hello, wonderful Mommy Mentor listeners! 🎙️ This month's episode is a special one, filled with laughter, tears, and a whole lot of heart. Join me as I dive into the bittersweet emotional rollercoaster of watching my firstborns—yes, my TWINS—graduate from high school! 🎓👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

Can you believe it? It feels like just yesterday I was knee-deep in diapers and midnight feedings, and now I'm preparing to send these incredible you...

🎙️ Get ready for an enlightening episode of the Mommy Mentor podcast! Join me, Erinn Kennedy-Heldt, as I sit down with the remarkable Tabatha Thorell to explore the art of teaching children about money management. 💰 From instilling positive money habits to fostering a strong work ethic, Tabatha shares practical tips and techniques for empowering kids to make sound financial decisions. As an entrepreneur and real estate investor, ...

Welcome to the Mommy Mentor podcast! 🎙️ I'm your host, Erinn Kennedy-Heldt. In today's episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by the incredibly talented Tabatha Thorell. With a diverse array of roles including speaker, author, coach, podcaster, and real estate investor, Tabatha's journey from rural Nebraska is nothing short of inspiring. 🌟 As a devoted wife and mother to five amazing girls, Tabatha's commitment to family is evident i...

In this episode of the Mommy Mentor podcast, join me, Erinn, your host, as I sit down with renowned psychologist Dr. Lauren Pasqua to explore the critical topic of building emotional resilience in children and supporting parental well-being.  Dr. Pasqua shares invaluable insights, practical tips, and personal anecdotes, guiding listeners through the art of validation, the power of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the importa...

In this episode of the Mommy Mentor podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Diane Speier, a seasoned expert in birth and postpartum support. Dr. Speier shared invaluable insights from her decades of experience as a certified childbirth educator, doula, therapist, celebrant, and energy medicine practitioner. We delved into her comprehensive approach to helping parents navigate the fourth trimester and beyond. 🎙️ Dr. Speie...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Mommy Mentor podcast! 🎙️ In this month's episode, we have a special guest, Casey Weiss, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, who is dedicated to helping women improve their relationship with food. 🥦🍎 Join us as we explore Casey's expertise in holistic nutrition and her insights on how to achieve a healthier lifestyle. As a new mom, Casey understands the unique challenges that women face ...

In this deeply moving episode of The Mommy Mentor podcast, join me, Erinn, as I engage in a heartfelt conversation with Meredith Goodwin, a compassionate Family Palliative Nurse Practitioner. Together, we explore the profound and often unspoken topic of pregnancy loss, shedding light on our personal experiences and offering invaluable insights for those who have endured similar challenges.

Drawing from our unique perspectives as me...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Mommy Mentor podcast! In this episode, I dive deep into the world of home organization with none other than the fabulous Lucy Milligan Wahl, the home organization expert extraordinaire! Join me as I uncover the secrets to maintaining an organized home while juggling the chaos of children and work. Lucy spills the beans on how to keep your home organized without losing your sanity, and...

Get ready to buckle up and embark on an educational adventure like no other! In this month's episode of The Mommy Mentor, we have the incredible Morgan Ryza, the homeschooling extraordinaire, joining us for a information-filled conversation that will leave you both enlightened and entertained. 🎙💫 Morgan Ryza is not your average homeschool expert. With 12 years of homeschooling and unschooling experience under her belt, she's like...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mommy Mentor, where I'm about to dive headfirst into the adolescent adventure of parenting teenagers. Hold onto your sanity because it's about to get wild! 🤪

In this episode, I'm tackling the enigmatic world of teenage drama llamas. You know, those moody, eye-rolling, hormone-fueled creatures who used to be your sweet little angels? Well, they've transformed into something straight out of a soap opera, and ...

In a world that often expects us to balance work, family, and self-care flawlessly, we're here to offer a moment of unity. Join me as I candidly share stories that tug at the heartstrings and remind us ...

Hey there, fabulous listeners! 🎙️ Ready for some hilarious post-partum tales? Join me on this episode of "the Mommy Mentor Podcast" as we unravel the wild world of post-baby visitors!

From hospital hellos that make you question if you brushed your hair this year, to the surprise house calls that catch you in your finest mismatched socks – we're diving deep into the chaos of the visitor vortex. 🤪

Ever had Aunt Edna drop by right a...

Hey there, podcast pals! 🎙️ It's time to dive into the hilarious world of mom guilt on this week's episode of "Mommy Mayhem Unleashed!" 💁‍♀️ Join me and my fellow mom warriors as we hilariously dissect the three titans of mom guilt: feeding, delivery, and the unicorn-like perfect pregnancy. 🦄 So grab your headphones and prepare for belly laughs and relatable tales as we peel back the layers of mom guilt. Tune in and remember, yo...