Podcasts by Mapping Out Motherhood

The ultimate mom prob: making adult friends from 2021-11-07T21:19:20

If you are a part of any mom groups on Facebook, you've seen them... The constant posts about not having friends. And you know what? I can relate! Making friends as an adult, especially as an mo...

MOM HACKS! from 2021-10-18T02:11:02

They aren't always pretty, but they are genius... mom hacks! Here are the tips and tricks I have learned and come up with while raising my four little nuggets!

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Emma's story: A mother's message after infant loss from 2021-10-04T01:51:25

In 2019, then WISH-TV news anchor Brooke Martin welcomed a sweet baby girl into her family. She did it with full knowledge that Emma Noelle had no chance of survival. She lived 21 minutes. We ma...

Blooming in the Fall: 'Moms in the Media' panel discussion from 2021-09-27T01:44:45

Indianapolis Moms hosted it's 5th annual Bloom event this weekend. Hear the 'Moms in the Media' panel discussion with RTV6 reporter Troy Washington, Fox 59 anchor Lindy Thackston, and me (Nina C...

How a shattered birth plan lit my passion for birth work from 2021-09-20T03:20:53

When a failed induction lead to the c-section birth of my first child, I thought my dream birth experience was just that... only a dream. But it wasn't... With research, confidence, preparation,...

Coping with COVID-19 from 2021-09-13T01:28:42

We are a year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic and as we continue to navigate it, concern about cases in kids is rising. We speak to Stephanie Edwards, an Indiana mom whose three children a...

"I ain't never seen a grown man..." from 2021-09-07T01:33:42

Milestones, timelines, growth curves... they put so much pressure on the minds of us moms! How one small comment from a southern lady years ago has helped keep me grounded while raising my child...

FTM at 42 from 2021-08-30T01:57:58

WISH-TV Meteorologist Tara Hastings shares her experience of becoming a mother at 42 years old. From pregnancy and labor & delivery to introducing Haley to her father battling Alzheimer's di...

Making memories with your family (special guest!) from 2021-08-23T02:34:47

Deliberately making plans for special experiences with your kids is so important. Whether it's a picnic or a big vacation, my husband and I feel it is so important to create these memory-making ...

Choosing your parenting path from 2021-08-16T02:35:43

Decisions, decisions. Isn't that the core of parenting? Making huge, life-impacting decisions for your kids each and every day. How do you navigate them all? It's easy to make a stand in an area...

Big life update: Why I'm retiring at 35 from 2021-08-07T20:52:14

It's official! I'm retiring at just 35 years old. Retiring from the news business, but not the work force. I'm chasing some new exciting dreams and I can't wait to tell you all about it and what...

Postpartum in a pandemic from 2021-07-25T20:48:25

This week my colleague and friend Hanna Mordoh took a close look at how the pandemic is impacting the pregnancy and postpartum experience. From prenatal appointments, baby showers, and even loss...

Back to Sch-- Don't even say it! from 2021-07-18T20:30:05

I am not ready for summer to be over, but back-to-school season is already upon us. Kait Baumgartner of Indianapolis Moms joins me to help you prepare for the school years without writing off th...

Oohs, aahs, and no ows from 2021-06-27T23:03:59

The 4th of July is next week and that means fireworks, barbeques and pool parties. We chat with father of five Tim Griffin, also known as Firefighter Tim, about how to keep everyone safe on Inde...

Alone in the woods from 2021-06-21T01:17:05

A special talk on Father's Day and dropping of my oldest child at overnight camp.

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Known&named: 30 babies in 11 years from 2021-06-13T20:25:54

When a mother of four heard God's call to claim a baby's body, she had no idea the plan He had for her. Linda Znachko, founder of He Knows Your Name Ministry, has spent 12 years saying 'yes' to ...

Dive into swim safety from 2021-06-06T23:29:54

Pools are open and that means a lot of fun for kids and, if you're anything like me, worry for mom. Pools, lakes, etc. can be scary when it comes to kids, so this week we talk with a water safet...

Teen takeover from 2021-05-30T20:02:23

My nieces join me for a special Mapping Out Motherhood chat on parenthood and the challenges of being a teenager today.

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The one-two punch from 2021-05-23T20:27:34

We all navigate obstacles as mothers, but sometimes those hurdles are bigger than we ever expected. I chat with a true super mom about how she has weathered some of the toughest storms and learn...

The summer dilemma from 2021-05-16T23:38:28

The kids may be excited to be out of school, but what are you going to do with them? Katy Mann, a self-made kids entertainment expert and mom of 4, shares her best summer season secrets.

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Weighing the impact: Sports and the brain from 2021-05-08T20:29:13

As a parent, keeping our children safe is always a priority, so how do we choose what sports will do just that? Hear from Purdue professor Eric Nauman on his research on the brain and how simple...

Will Mother's Day be mine? from 2021-04-30T18:45:50

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is hard, but also learning treatment could effect fertility later in life is like a one-two punch. Hear the story of a Riley Hospital for Children nurse who supports...

Offering, accepting, and asking for support from 2021-04-26T00:04:52

We moms don't like to ask for help and sometimes we even put up walls when it comes to offering support. Katie Awwad shares her journey with accepting and offering support.

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Incontinence is nothing to sneeze at from 2021-04-18T23:09:21

Do you worry every time you feel a sneeze coming on? Incontinence is something many women deal with after giving birth, going through menopause, or for various other reasons, but it isn't someth...

Be affirmed: Breastfeeding, empowerment, and support from 2021-04-11T20:50:12

The women behind Indy Lactation Care share their thoughts on the choice to breastfeed, how to nourish breastfeeding mamas, and what they've learned in their decades of supporting women.

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Would you say it to your best friend? from 2021-04-04T23:56:59

How to embrace your postpartum, post-30, imperfectly perfect body. I chat with boudoir photographer Cindy Johnson about her personal journey to self-confidence and how she helps others feel beau...

World Doula Week with Lynsey Renée Mason from 2021-03-28T20:44:28

As we wrap up World Doula Week, I sit down with my doula and birth photographer Lynsey Renée Mason to talk about her passion for not only capturing beautiful birth moments, but also educating an...

Low&Slow: Communication with kids from 2021-03-20T20:43:21

Communication with children can be a really difficult task, especially during tense situations. I chat with teacher and mom-of-four Tracie Douglas about how she keeps her cool and avoids yelling...

Hi, Mom! from 2021-03-14T23:13:08

As we begin our journey together, I sit down with my mom for a trip down memory lane. We talk birth stories, swaying, co-parenting, and more.

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Mapping Out Motherhood Trailer from 2020-07-21T15:50:56

From health and nutrition to balancing family and career, the “Mapping out Motherhood” podcast with WISH-TV’s Nina Crisuolo is a conversation about motherhood. With discussions on expectatio...