Millennial Momming: Recent Episodes
Elizabeth Valla & Kristina Swift
Life sucks the life out of you! Mom Life Specialists, Elizabeth Valla & Kristina Swift, take you on a wildly hilarious ride through stay-at-home momming, career momming and how to find yourself under it all.
Kristina explains how she got her son expelled from school, we discuss what's going on with the new Tik Tok rules, and why does Shawna shop in the men's section of Walmart?
Disclaimer: this is not medical advice. Please speak with your doctor.
We dive in and dispute all the rumors you've heard about GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound)
Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. Please speak to your doctor.
Clarification: GLP-1 medications are peptide agonists that mimic the natural hormone, GLP-1, so when I say “these are synethetic hormones”, that is an oversimplification of what these medications actually are.
Shawna takes the lead on this week's episode!
- Ick of the week (MAJOR ick)
- 1-second song challenge
- Kristina's GLP-1 journey
- And more!
So much drama in one week, where do we even begin?!
- A middle school brawl
- Taylor Swift
- THAT Drake video 👀
- More Am I The A**hole posts from reddit
Shawna and Kristina explain going MIA (yet again) but between a new house, a new studio, a snow squall, and sickness, your favorite millennial moms have been busy!
Also on this episode:
- NYE shenanigans
- New weekly segment, "Ick of the Week"
- Exciting updates for Millennial Momming podcast
TW: conversations about SA.
Shawna tells us the insane story of her labor and delivery, including the plot twist that will have your jaw on the floor!
Plus:
- Postpartum from a new mom perspective
- A sneak peak at episodes to come
We unleash the wrath towards Netflix over the disastrous Love is Blind Reunion, as well as re-cap the Wedding Finale episode. We also react to hilarious Am I the Asshole reddit posts.
Kristina is back with a new co-host, Shawna, who's pregnant with her first baby. Join us as we discuss all the realities of new motherhood and laugh at our biggest fears (both rational and irrational).
Kristina has one (or three) too many shots while discussing a wide range of topics with our guest-host for the week, Krissy!
On this episode:
- Generational trauma
- Normalize apologizing to your kids
- Queen Elizabeth's death
Plus!
- Underwear shopping in your 30's
- Why do our kids think we're cringe?!
We are BACK, BABY! Summertime is supposed to be full of fun and relaxation but this summer was one for the books.
- Elizabeth’s scary health journey
- Kristina’s sons cancer update
Plus!
- Do you put soap down there??
- Elizabeth fell into a WHAT??
There are some hot topics in the news currently and our special guest-host, Krissy, helps Kristina unpack it all. From Depp vs Heard to Roe vs Wade, we've got some thoughts...and they might not be what you expect!
TW: This episode contains sensitive subject matters.
Psychic/medium Theresa Falk is BACK-and she's answering all YOUR questions. PLUS we giveaway a FREE 1-hour session with Theresa!
To book a session with Theresa Falk, visit https://www.theresafalk.com/
Disclaimer: Millennial Momming Podcast and Theresa are NOT a substitute for professional health and/or mental care services, nor are we responsible for any actions you decide to take based upon what transpires during your session/visit(s)/readings.
Meet today's special guest co-host, Kristina's son, Jayden! We discuss his cancer diagnoses/treatment, his school life and play an insightful question game at the end.
Is there anything more draining than listening to someone constantly complain how the entire world is against them? In today's episode, we break down the art of "playing the victim" and how to be a victor instead. Own your mistakes. Evolve. That's what life is all about.
Also on this episode:
- We discuss sending our daughters off to school in the Fall
- Private school vs public school for children with learning disabilities
- Hobbies we found during the pandemic
We are back from Colorado with lots to share! On this episode you'll find out the answers to these questions, plus SO much more:
- Did Elizabeth drive or fly?
- Who peed their pants?
- How did the husbands fare with their wives away?
- Who can't wear a hi-cut bathing suit and WHY?
Grab a beverage, pull up a seat and let’s chat about life!
On this episode:
- We brainstorm catch phrases for our merch if we ever get famous enough to need it
- Elizabeth talks us through her grungy college days
- How often should we be washing our hair?!
- Char’donnai Holts from Nature’s Soul Vegan and Vegetarian Meals joins us to talk about her passion for making vegan food relatable
Place an order or purchase the ecookbook from Nature’s Soul here: https://www.naturessoulvvm.com/
We dive deeper than expected when we sit down for a reading with psychic medium/pet medium, Theresa Falk.
Trigger Warning: Suicide/Sexual Assault: This episode contains sensitive subject matters. There is a trigger warning and bell sound included at approximately 14 minutes.
- Kristina opens up about past traumas and how Theresa helped her along her healing journey
- Theresa will be taking questions from our listeners in Part 2. Listen to this episode to find out how to submit a question.
- We are giving away a FREE 1-hour session with Theresa Falk
Checkout Theresa’s website here: https://www.theresafalk.com/
Disclaimer: Theresa is NOT a substitute for professional health and/or mental care services, nor is she responsible for any actions you decide to take based upon what transpires during your session visit(s).
Multitasking is one of the many party tricks we mothers have under our belts; sometimes it goes well and other times....you accidentally poison yourself (WHOOPS!)
Also on this episode:
- Kristina discusses some of the challenges she's facing as her son battles cancer
- We learn that it's important to feel what you're feeling, good bad and ugly
- Elizabeth learns that St. Tropez is an actual place
Single mothers are the real MVP's! We discuss where our love and respect for single mothers came from as we were both raised by single mom's, who turned us into the badass women and mothers we are today.
Also on this episode:
- Our latest podcast achievement
- We announce our brand new mental health series
- *GIVEAWAY ALERT!*
Ever wanted to spend the night in a truly haunted house? DO WE HAVE THE EPISODE FOR YOU!
- For the low, low price of $50,000, you can own your very own haunted hotel right here in Nebraska! (No, seriously haunted)
- What's scarier than a haunted hotel? Apparently, our very own Karen on the 4th of July
- One of many ridiculous anecdotes that explain all the obnoxious karma coming our way
Ah, nothing screams romance like being stuck in quarantine with your spouse. Join Elizabeth and Leon as they discuss their hilariously awful week and how they get through the hard times together. Can you keep count of how many disasters happened in just 6 days?
Also on this episode:
- Is Meow Meow a dog or a cat? The answer might surprise Elizabeth
- Find out what Leon got Elizabeth for Valentine's Day
- A brand new segment that highlights mom-owned small businesses. This week: Topnotch Kittyhttps://topnotchkitty.com/
We are all over the place with this one... from our brilliant lingerie invention to the dangers of technology and then onto scouring the bathroom at 2am for something that will bring relief to the "downstairs" portions of us (we've all been there!)
Also on this episode:
- Breast vs bottle feeding
- Kids' screen time
- Our birth stories
- Find out what Kristina did one-week postpartum that left her mortified at the grocery store
Find out what happens when two sleep-deprived moms get together over a drink and hit the record button. Single mothers: you are the real MVP's because we are EXHAUSTED, even with helpful partners.
- How we deal with PMS
- Why motherhood can feel like a battlefield
- How moms and dads parent differently
- Mom vacation fantasies
We get real RAW on this episode! We tackle the truths we ALL need to hear; separating body image from our weight.
PLUS, everything you NEVER knew about us and our vicious relationship cycle with the scale!
Also on this episode:
- How Elizabeth felt getting proposed to in Africa
- Elizabeth talks about her breast reduction
- Where we buy cute plus size clothes
- What made us skinny
- What made us fat
- How we feel about our weight in the 20s vs 30s
On this episode, we meet Kristina's husband, Randy, and get his perspective on all YOUR burning questions, such as:
- Why can't men ever find anything?
- How soon is "too soon" to talk about the future?
- How much honesty should there be in a relationship?
- How do you know you've found "The One"?
Also, we hear the hilarious story of how these two crazy kids met and fell in love.
Which is better and why.
How you can do better than us.
We made the mistakes so you don’t have to.
Also on this episode:
Which one of us has been divorced?
What did we learn from the divorce?
Mom guilt is like a disease, getting into our brains, slowing eating away at us.
Take up a hobby, get out of the house.
How to live a little to remind yourself who you are.
Also on this episode:
Find out the reason WHY we started this podcast
Our ADHA shines with FLASH topic changes
We show off our "I Love Lucy" skills
Why Chicago is called the "Windy City"
Kristina sings her mother's social security number
Is depression sexy? Of course not! If it was more people would be talking about it. We all act like “depression” is a dirty word.
Recognizing the warning signs is half the battle!
Also on this episode:
•How often do you shave?
•The BEST exfoliant
•Elizabeth opens up about her battle
•Kristina spills the tea on life with bipolar
Making the holidays magical for everyone is EXHAUSTING!
Even Mary had to give birth to Jesus!
- On this episode we talk about gift buying, decorating and how we feel the pressure of perfection, all before crawling into the fetal position to cry…enjoy
**Due to technical difficulties: We are aware of the audio malfunction in this episode. It has been corrected for future episodes.
We all mom differently.
From social media to television, how to stop comparing ourselves to others.
Also, on this episode:
- How to pretend to care
- Elizabeth learns to spell
- Texting vs. Calling
- Why we can’t drink wine
- Life prekid & postkid
- Are we doing this momming thing right?