In this episode, I sit down with my sweet friend Mallory Riddaugh—one of my go-to girls for all things motherhood—and we got real about the highs, lows, and holy chaos of being a mom. Mallory shared 8 incredible lessons she’s learned since becoming a mama (trust me, they are GOLD), and we chatted about everything from surviving the newborn days to choosing j ... Show More
Sep 9
Vacation Weekend Gone Wrong, Newborn Trenches, and What Jesus Did When He Might Have Felt Lonely
In this episode you'll hear a recap of a stressful lake weekend involving severe back pain and two hospital visits.... The emotional ups and downs of pregnancy, preparing for a new baby, Myla starting preschool, and the many unexpected ways family life can feel overwhelming and f ... Show More
1h 7m
Oct 2022
97. The Heartbreak of a Mom
<p><em>Mom.</em></p> <p>The name can bring up a sea of emotions—everything from fear to desire, to grief to frustration. We all have different challenges associated with momming, whether we dream of becoming one, are in the throes of raising several kids, or aren't sure how we fe ... Show More
41m 4s
Apr 2024
The Struggles of Early Marriage and Fighting through Postpartum Depression ft. Mallory Reyes | Ep 18
Today on the Salty Podcast, Devin interviews Mallory Reyes, known as Mal from Cam and Mal on TikTok/YouTube/Instagram. As she shares her testimony, she dives into deep topics about the struggles of a hard early marriage, isolation and the importance of community, and how she over ... Show More
52m 1s
Apr 2023
118 | The 11 Things I Wish I Would Have Known as a New Mom
<p>In today's episode, Lindsey Maestas talks about the best pieces of advice she ever received, and also the advice she <em>wishes</em> she would have received, as an expecting and new mom.<br /> <br /> She discusses prioritizing sleep as a newborn mom, not allowing the enemy to ... Show More
31m 32s
Jun 2024
83. I'm a Mom Now! Giving Birth & Motherhood So Far
<p>What's up you guys! My first baby, Milana Renee Nikolaenko, was born on April 24, 2024 and today I'm going to tell you about giving birth & motherhood so far!</p>
<p>Admittedly, the start of labor was not so easy for me. As a first time mom, I was TERRIFIED, and th ... Show More
23m 37s
May 2025
818: 18 Things I Learned After 18 Years of Motherhood
<p>In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel discusses the valuable lessons she's learned from 18 years of parenting. She shares insights on building trust with your children, navigating the judgments and opinions of others, and understanding that each child is differe ... Show More
58m 2s
May 2025
What Every Mom Needs to Hear Today
<p>This is the episode every mom—and anyone who loves a mom—needs to hear. </p><p>In this raw, honest, and hilarious episode, Mel sits down with her friend Jessie, who is weeks away from giving birth to her first child. What unfolds is the kind of real talk you rarely hear about ... Show More
1h 1m