Today We Tried

Today We Tried is a parenting podcast brought to you by Colugo. In season 1, we brought you relatable and diverse stories and the best advice. Season 2 is all about the 4th Trimester. Listen to feel more confident and connected as you take on the adventure of parenthood.

Lori Bregman 11/30/2022

Lori Bregman What is a doula? Should I work with a doula? How do I find a doula? Christy is joined by celebrity doula to answer these questions and more. Lori has attended more than 1200 births so she knows what she’s talking about when she shares advice on finding the right care provider, engaging partners during birth, setting a birth intention, and processing your birth. Lori also talks about what led her to start , an innovative powder supplement company, and why she’s leaning into building community and educational resources to support people at all stages of their fertility and pregnancy journeys. And, more exciting news: use code seedlyfe15 for 15% off your order on ! /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/25161504

Brooke Cates 11/23/2022

Brooke Cates This week, Christy is joined by Brooke Cates, founder of to talk about tapping into your intuition, reclaiming your power, and healing postpartum. It’s a must-listen if you want to learn how to heal through functional movement, the facts about diastasis recti, and why you should ignore anyone who tries to tell you what your body can and cannot do. Brooke also shares why self-care is a “non-negotiable” for her and how she finds time to fill her own cup – you’ll want to take notes, especially as we head into a busy holiday season. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/25107318

Alison Workman 11/16/2022

Alison Workman Today, we’re talking about perinatal mental health with Alison Workman, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at The Motherhood Center, and here’s the key takeaway: “When in doubt, reach out!” If you’re feeling overwhelmed or like something isn’t right, it’s always a good time to ask for help. In this episode, Alison lays out the different types of perinatal mood disorders and shares what symptoms to look out for and go-to resources to find a provider. She also talks about services offered by The Motherhood Center. Christy and Alison both talk about their own postpartum experiences as well, sharing things they wish they’d known the first time around. Listen for commiseration, connection, and easy ways to feel more confident as a new or more experienced parent. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/25031406

Agata & Angela 11/02/2022

Agata & Angela This week’s episode is a deep dive into surrogacy. Christy’s guests are Agata Wisniowska, who grew her family through surrogacy after years of infertility and is now an intended parent coach, and Angela Pickering, a former surrogate and current owner of a surrogacy agency. Agata and Angela share their own stories and give advice for anyone considering a surrogacy journey. They also talk about how to prepare for the 4th trimester as an intended parent and as a surrogate. Their insights around the importance of healing your own trauma before becoming a parent, drawing boundaries, and embracing your unique path will resonate whether or not you are familiar with the world of surrogacy. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/24877551

Blessing Adesiyan 10/19/2022

Blessing Adesiyan Christy is joined by , founder of , fellow mom of 4 and inspiration to moms everywhere. This episode is full of real talk about the state of motherhood today – it can all feel a little dire with rising prices, lack of support and paid leave, and the feeling that we should be “doing it all.” But, Blessing and Christy also share solutions, like how to approach conversations with your partner about rebalancing the load at home and what employers can do to step up to help. They also chat about what works in their own homes, including Blessing’s story about how she discovered her husband is way better at bathtime and what they outsource. Listen for a chance to feel seen, celebrated, and ready to take action to find more equality at home and equity in the workforce.. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/24728226

The Formula Mom 10/12/2022

The Formula Mom This one is big: Christy is joined by Mallory Whitmore aka to talk about how to have an empowered feeding journey with your baby, and why opting for formula instead of nursing can be the best choice for parents and for baby. Mallory shares how her own experience with postpartum depression and attempt to breastfeed her first baby led her to launch The Formula Mom, and gives her top tips for successful formula feeding. Christy and Mallory also discuss the upsides to bottle feeding, like getting your partners involved, and the potential downsides of “baby friendly hospitals.” Christy shares why combo-feeding (nursing + formula) her babies has helped her to feel more confident in the 4th trimester and beyond. Plus, Mallory chats about why her planned c-sections were super positive experiences. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/24562191

Cameron Rogers 10/05/2022

Cameron Rogers Christy and had their babies just weeks apart - Christy’s 4th and Cameron’s 1st - and Christy was so inspired by Cameron’s honesty and vulnerability as Cameron shared her 4th trimester experience in real time. This week, Christy and Cameron talk about Cameron’s mental health journey postpartum, including why weaning was critical to her mental health, why her depression hit 3-4 months into parenthood, and the power of focusing on one small win a day when you’re working to find happiness in your life. They also chat about what surprised them most about the 4th trimester and the late-night impulse buys that helped them to survive the “fever dream” of those early days of new parenthood, including this miracle . Programming note: Christy and Cameron share their real-time reactions to the Ulvade shooting at the beginning of this episode. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/24485829

Danielle Jackson 09/28/2022

Danielle Jackson Christy is joined by , friendship expert and mom of 2, to talk all about female friendships, why they’re worth prioritizing even in the busy days of new parenthood and how to make and maintain friendships at times of transition. They also chat about how to approach having an awkward conversation to save a friendship, and share ideas on how to stay connected with friends when you don’t have time for a night out (paddle tennis, anyone?). You can find more from Danielle Jackson at and on . /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/24469782

Alexis Kristiana 09/21/2022

Alexis Kristiana Christy is joined by , content creator and mom of 2 who keeps it real while inspiring her community by documenting her motherhood journey. Alexis shares tips on how to do “self-care on the go” and how to set boundaries (you’ll love her auto-response hack!). They also do a deep dive into Alexis’s tandem breastfeeding journey, including how her toddler son reacted when his baby sister arrived and how Alexis deals with internet trolls. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/24426384

Empower Your Pelvis 09/14/2022

Empower Your Pelvis This week, Christy is joined by Drs. Morgan Clark and Amanda Fisher of Empower Your Pelvis to talk all things pelvic floor. Listen to have the questions you were afraid to ask about the pelvic floor answered and learn why it’s so important to get all 28 muscles (!!) in the pelvic floor working together – everything from sex to posture to babywearing. By the end of this episode, you’ll be ready to empower yourself by empowering your pelvis! We excerpted this conversation in of this season and we’re so excited to bring you the full chat now! Follow on Instagram for more fun and educational pelvic floor content. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/24225963

Lauren Marek and Carra Sykes 09/07/2022

Lauren Marek and Carra Sykes We’re back with new episodes of Today We Tried and our first ever convo with a couple! Christy chats with and , creatives and mama and mommy to Walt, about their 4th trimester. Listen to hear how their relationship has evolved from their “meet cute” story (it involves flikr!) to how they decided Lauren would carry their pregnancy, to their birth story. to the endless, nervous early days of parenthood. Lauren and Carra are such a wonderful example of true partnership and we’re so excited to share their story! /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/24195336

Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald and Emily Juchau 06/22/2022

Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald and Emily Juchau Trigger Warning: discussion of a birth injury and recovery. This week’s episode was inspired by Emily Juchau who shared her own Today We Tried moment of coming home from the hospital with baby #2 and an unexpected accessory: a catheter from a birth injury. The response to her story was massive (her Reel has 21.5M views!) and we wanted to dive deeper into this topic to help other birthing people in a similar situation feel less alone. Christy and Emily are joined by Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, a Urogynecologist and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgeon, to talk about how bladder injuries can occur during birth, the healing process, and much more, including the critical importance of paid leave, why ob/gyn departments are chronically underfunded, and how to advocate for yourself in the 4th trimester and beyond. See Emily’s story here: /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/23502002

Bennett Kaspar-Williams 06/15/2022

Bennett Kaspar-Williams We’re back with more tales from the 4th trimester! This week, Christy chats with about his 4th-trimester experience as a trans, non-binary seahorse dad. Bennett invites us to question the gendered nature of pregnancy and postpartum, gives his tips for diapers for you and baby, and shares how he navigated the fog of early parenthood. Plus, Christy and Bennett talk about the importance of creating a mental health checklist (just important as making those freezer meals!). In conjunction with this episode, Colugo is re-launching its limited-edition Pride Compact to raise money for . Head to to check them out! /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/23342579

Going Back to Work 03/08/2022

Going Back to Work This week, we’re talking about going back to work after having a baby and why paid parental leave – which is crucially important – is only the beginning when it comes to supporting parents. Christy shares how her strong support of paid parental leave ran into the reality of trying to take leave while in a leadership position at a small start-up. While things didn’t go exactly as planned, her experience validated the importance of finding ways to support parents both during and after the 4th trimester. We also share Colugo’s parental leave policy, the additional benefits we have to help make Colugo a start-up that works for working parents, and ways to bring these policies to your workplace. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/22365200

Feeding the Baby 03/01/2022

Feeding the Baby No matter how you feed your baby - bottle, boob, or a combo of the 2 - feeding your baby dominates the 4th trimester. We’re doing a deep dive into this often fraught topic today Christy shares the feeding struggles she’s faced and the perspective she’s gained after feeding 4 babies. Listen for tips and validation to feel more prepared for or supported in your feeding journey with your little one. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/22282589

Healing Postpartum 02/22/2022

Healing Postpartum We’re talking postpartum bodies and there’s a lot to cover! There’s a trip to the ER, pelvic floor PT, and affirmations. Christy shares how even with all of her privilege, she had trouble finding the support she needed postpartum and offers insight into what worked for her and what changes we need to make to better support new parents in the 4th trimester. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/22206338

The Early Days 02/15/2022

The Early Days This week, we drop into the early days of Christy’s 4th trimester when she’s just home from the hospital with Holland. These early days hold so much– sleep deprivation, anxiety, all encompassing joy, and more –and we’re holding nothing back. Listen to hear what Christy’s learned as she takes on the 4th trimester for the 3rd time, including why sleep is everything and why leaning into moments of joy is key. And, you’ll never guess what happens when Christy and her family move at 3 weeks postpartum. It’s a wild, joyful and anxiety-filled ride. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/22132367

Giving Birth 02/08/2022

Giving Birth This season, we’re taking on the 4th trimester! There’s so much written about pregnancy, but not enough about what comes next. We wanted to change that by creating space for real conversations about the 4th trimester. Using in-the-moment recordings, audio diaries, and conversations with Zac, TWT’s producer, Christy documented her own journey, throughout her 4th trimester. Each week we’ll cover a big topic - like postpartum bodies, hormones, feeding, and parental leave - during this wild, challenging, exhausting, fun, scary, bizarre, rewarding time. We hope this season will help parents feel more connected and confident as they take on their own 4th trimester. This week, Christy shares her birth story. On the evening of her due date, Christy felt decreased fetal movement. Thinking she was probably overreacting but wanting to be sure, she called a Lyft to take her to the hospital. Listen to the episode to find out what happened next! TW: This episode contains details of labor & delivery, including a postpartum hemorrhage. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/22057088

The Season 1 Finale 06/09/2021

The Season 1 Finale Christy, Colugo’s Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Ted, her husband, and Colugo’s founder, and their 3 kids to celebrate the end of Season 1 of Today We Tried. They give an update on a big “season of change” for their family, including the impending arrival of baby #4, and they give a sneak peek of what’s next for the podcast and Colugo. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/19390358

Foster to Adopt 06/02/2021

Foster to Adopt Christy, Colugo’s Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Kevin Gerdes to kick off Pride Month. Kevin is a real estate agent and Black, gay, single dad in LA who is fostering Baby S. Kevin shares his story of what inspired him to become a foster parent, the process, and how fatherhood has changed and inspired him. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/19318691

Overcoming Adversity 05/26/2021

Overcoming Adversity TW: This episode references prostitution and alludes to sexual abuse. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/19224275

Destigmatizing Asking for Help 05/19/2021

Destigmatizing Asking for Help Christy, Colugo’s Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Dr. Diana Samuel, a psychiatrist and Assistant Clinical Professor at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Diana and Christy discuss the importance of prioritizing your mental health as a parent and how to find help when you need it. Diana also shares tips for small adjustments you can make to your day-to-day life that can have a big impact on mental health. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/19151735

Moving in the Military 05/12/2021

Moving in the Military Christy, Colugo’s Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Darina Walls, a Colugo Community member who reached out to share her story of navigating multiple moves as a military spouse, including a move from Hawaii to Virginia with a 5-week-old baby. Darina has great advice for anyone planning for a move or any big transition, including the importance of planning, working as a team, and tapping into networks of people who are ready and eager to help. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/19054331

Celebrating Moms and Prepping for Baby #2 05/05/2021

Celebrating Moms and Prepping for Baby #2 As part of our Mother’s Day celebrations, Christy, Colugo’s Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Emily Juchau, a Customer Experience Lead at Colugo. They chat about Colugo’s Customer Experience Team, which is made up entirely of moms, and why they love chatting with other parents. Emily shares how she is preparing differently for baby #2 based on what she learned the first time around, including why lining up a therapist is key and the importance of advocating for yourself from the start. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/18959045

Talking to Kids About Art 04/28/2021

Talking to Kids About Art Christy, Colugo’s Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Liz Baill, Collections Interpreter for Youth and Families at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, to talk about how to get kids excited and talking about art. Liz shares tips on how to engage your kids in art at home and at the museum by asking the right questions, embracing the process instead of the outcome, and letting your kids take the lead. She also recommends her must-have art supplies for kids. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/18863675

Navigating Pregnancy After Loss 04/21/2021

Navigating Pregnancy After Loss TW: Pregnancy Loss /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/18778379

Finding Natural Products for Your Baby 04/14/2021

Finding Natural Products for Your Baby Christy, Colugo’s Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Lauren Goldfaden, founder of Mini Bloom, to chat about finding natural products for your baby. Lauren has super actionable advice about what to look for and what to avoid when picking baby products. And, her advice translates easily to finding products for yourself, too! Lauren also shares what inspired her to start Mini Bloom and some of the joys and challenges of having 2 kids close together in age. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/18697376

Special Episode: Design Talk with Rob Spalding 04/07/2021

Special Episode: Design Talk with Rob Spalding Christy, Colugo’s Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Rob Spalding, Colugo’s Head of Design, to talk about the innovative, super functional, and beautiful rain gear that he’s designed for Colugo. Rob shares insights into his background that inform his design process, how he and Laura, Colugo’s accessories designer, worked together to design Colugo’s 2020 outerwear during COVID, and how he is constantly incorporating feedback from parents into his designs in innovative and delightful ways. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/18610061

Founding “Black Mom Google” and Navigating Infertility 03/31/2021

Founding “Black Mom Google” and Navigating Infertility Christy, Colugo’s Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Tomi Akitunde, journalist and founder of Mater Mea, a community for Black moms and gender non-conforming people. Tomi shares what inspired her to start Mater Mea and how it’s evolved over the years in its mission to provide answers and community and to depict the richness and diversity of Black motherhood. She also shares her own “mom-in-waiting” story and how it’s informed and intersected with her work. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/18511139

Simplifying Life as a Single Parent 03/24/2021

Simplifying Life as a Single Parent For our 50th episode, we have a conversation that will inspire and give you super actionable advice. Christy, our Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Nathan Richardson, an entrepreneur and single dad to 7-year-old twins. He shares his story of becoming a parent as a single gay man through surrogacy and how a focus on simplification and routine has helped his family to thrive. /episode/index/show/todaywetried/id/18426041

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