Episode 19: Call Waiting | Hocus Pocus, Focus Moms! Spooky Season is Upon Us.
Release Date: 10/17/2025
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Episode 23: Please Stop Breathing So Loud â An Episode for Overstimulated Moms
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đ¨ If the sound of a chip bag, a noisy toy, or your partnerâs breathing has ever sent you straight to your âI need to hide in the pantryâ era⌠this episode is for you. In this episode of Call Your Mom Friends, weâre talking about full-body sensory overload â the official membership requirements of the Overstimulated Momâs Club. From noisy toys and toddlers shattering glass mid-phone call, to the chaos of breastfeeding, pumping, snack bags, and trying to finish a sentence without being touched âAmey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker)...
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Episode 22: Sheâs a Baby, Not a LabradorâThe Myth of the Good Baby
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đď¸ Is Your Baby âGoodâ⌠or Just a Tiny Dictator in Footie Pajamas? If youâve ever been asked âIs she a good baby?â and had to resist replying, âDefine good⌠morally?â â this episode is your love letter. In this episode of Call Your Mom Friends, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) are calling out the âgood babyâ culture that makes moms feel like their worth depends on nap schedules and nighttime feeds. From mom guilt and unsolicited Aunt Susan advice, to murder mystery parties gone rogue (yes, with a prop gun), weâre...
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Episode 21: Letâs Talk Crap (Literally): Potty Training Without Losing Your Sanity
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You knew this day would come⌠the diapers are expensive, your toddlerâs hiding behind the couch to poop, and youâre starting to question if theyâll ever graduate from Pull-Ups. Welcome to the potty training trenches, mama. In this episode, the Call Your Mom Friends crew: Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) get real about all things potty trainingâfrom naked weekends gone wrong to the marketing myths that made us believe we have to âwait until theyâre ready.â Weâre breaking down the mess, the myths, and the milestones with plenty of...
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Episode 20: Public, Charter, or Homeschool? (Asking for a Mom Friend)
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Choosing a school shouldnât feel like choosing your childâs destiny â but here we are, panic-Googling âbest school near meâ at 11 p.m. In this episode of Call Your Mom Friends, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) get real about school choice â from public vs. charter vs. homeschooling to the guilt, judgment, and what if I mess this up? spiral every mom knows too well. Between laughs, mom-life meltdowns, and one epic Google review rant, they unpack the emotional load of raising kids while trying to make âthe rightâ...
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Episode 19: Call Waiting | Hocus Pocus, Focus Moms! Spooky Season is Upon Us.
Call Your Mom Friends
đ Is your Halloween more Pinterest-perfect or last-minute âgrab cat ears and call it goodâ? Either way, this Call Waiting mini-episode is stuffed fuller than a candy bucket with mom hacks, hilarious costume fails, and creative ideas for family traditions. From family Halloween costume inspo (think Star Wars, Disney, Toy Story, and yesâeven a Costco-themed crew) to neighborhood trick-or-treat chaos, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) get real about what works, what flops, and how to keep the magic alive for your kids. Youâll also...
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Episode 18: Tell Me Lies, Sweet Little Baby Lies: The Mom Myths Weâre Tired Of.
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Ever been asked, âIs your baby sleeping through the night yet?â and wanted to throw a rattle at someone? Same. In this episode of Call Your Mom Friends, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) get real about the biggest lies new moms are toldâfrom the myth of magical overnight sleepers to diaper industry marketing ploys that keep us buying boxes for way too long. We kick things off with the highs and lows of mom life (think girlsâ trips with toddlers, unexpected bathtub confessions, and a Jonas Brothers concert for âmental...
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Episode 17: Call Waiting | Hype Girls, Wise Moms, and the Friends Who Save Your Sanity
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đ¸ The secret to surviving (and actually enjoying) motherhood? Surrounding yourself with mom friends in every seasonâfrom the postpartum warriors to the seasoned pros. In this Call Waiting mini-episode, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) share how friendships with moms of different ages and stages bring perspective, encouragement, and a whole lot of laughter. From âwhat would Kathleen do?â cowboy-boot wisdom to the hype-girl friends who keep you current on slang and memes, we dive into the beauty of having a mom circle that...
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Episode 16: Lose Yourself (in the Mom Life): When Parenting Went Online â and Never Logged Off in the 2000s
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BRB...baby is waking up! Before Instagram mom-fluencers, there were mommy blogs, baby boards, and enough Google searches to fuel a helicopter. We're reminiscing on what it was like raising babies in the 2000s. Remember when we thought Y2K was going to end the worldâand instead it just ushered in helicopter parenting, mommy blogs, and sippy cup debates? In this episode of Call Your Mom Friends, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker), rewind to the 2000s and unpack what it was like to raise kids in a decade that gave us Google, mom-shaming message...
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Episode 15: Call Waiting | Dear Grandma, Mind Your Own Womb: The Motherhood Boundaries Episode
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info_outlineđ Is your Halloween more Pinterest-perfect or last-minute âgrab cat ears and call it goodâ? Either way, this Call Waiting mini-episode is stuffed fuller than a candy bucket with mom hacks, hilarious costume fails, and creative ideas for family traditions.
From family Halloween costume inspo (think Star Wars, Disney, Toy Story, and yesâeven a Costco-themed crew) to neighborhood trick-or-treat chaos, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) get real about what works, what flops, and how to keep the magic alive for your kids. Youâll also hear about the Switch Witch tradition (a genius sugar-swap idea every parent should know), plus nostalgic throwbacks to sweaty plastic masks and trading candy like it was Wall Street.
If youâre a mom navigating Halloween with kids, costumes on a budget, trunk-or-treating, pumpkin patches, or family holiday traditions, this conversation will leave you laughing, nodding, and maybe even planning your next spooky season with a little less stress and a lot more fun.
đť Because at the end of the day, itâs not about perfect costumesâitâs about making memories your kids will never forget.
⨠In this episode, youâll hear about:
- Halloween costumes can be a mix of creativity and nostalgia.
- Family themes for costumes can be fun but not necessary.
- Neighborhood participation can greatly enhance Halloween experiences.
- The Switch Witch tradition offers a fun way to manage candy consumption.
- Crafting costumes can be a joyful activity for families.
- Alternatives like trunk-or-treats can be great for younger children.
- Traditions create lasting memories for children and families.
- Engaging in holiday activities can foster community spirit.
- Sharing traditions can inspire others to create their own unique experiences.
⨠Fridays are for Call Waiting â our weekly mom-friend call-in segment where real moms share raw, hilarious, and relatable stories you wonât hear in the school pickup line.
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