The New Mamas Podcast

By Lina Forrestal

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Episodes: 160

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Host Lina Forrestal brings you the New Mamas Podcast, a space created to give first time moms a voice and to have honest and raw conversations about motherhood. Lina and her guests are normalizing conversations around traditionally taboo topics: post-partum depression, post-partum anxiety, surviving the newborn phase, body image issues, co-parenting, divorce, and more. This podcast is meant to feel like a big virtual hug for moms everywhere. Instagram: @linaforrestal @newmamaspodcast Contact: lina.forrestal@gmail.com


Episode Date
It's Been Hard Lately + I'M TAKING A PODCAST BREAK!
Apr 17, 2024
On Losing a Mom to Cancer While Becoming a Mother with Niki DeConcini
Apr 10, 2024
What It's Like Having a Toddler and a Newborn with Linnea
Apr 03, 2024
Coparenting After Divorce with Mikki Gardener
Mar 27, 2024
My Postpartum Doula and I Recap the Last 3 Months of Working Together
Mar 20, 2024
Trad Wives, Faerie Smut, and The Sicilian Inheritance with Jo Piazza
Mar 14, 2024
Just Chatting: Thoughts on Going Back to Work, Childcare ($$$), & How I'm Managing as a Mom of 2
Mar 13, 2024
Trad Wives and Feminism with Katie DeGroot
Feb 29, 2024
Discriminated by American Airlines for Breastfeeding in Public with Ashley Copperstone
Feb 22, 2024
Take BACK Control of Your Life After Losing Yourself in Motherhood with Former Superior Court Judge Shelyna Brown
Feb 20, 2024
Just Chatting: What I LOVE About Motherhood and Marriage + Listener Thoughts
Feb 14, 2024
Jealousy and Comparison in Motherhood with Twin Mom Engrid Latina
Feb 07, 2024
Pregnancy Loss, Postpartum Depression, and a Test of Faith with Kyla Sapp
Jan 31, 2024
Just Chatting: Part 2 of My Newborn Stage Experience & Reacting to the Kyte Baby Controversy with Alyssa Bolanos
Jan 24, 2024
Just Chatting: What My Last 7 Weeks of Newborn Life Have Been Like
Jan 19, 2024
All the Thoughts and Feelings of Unexpectedly Becoming a SAHM with Brittani Cannata
Jan 10, 2024
How to Get Your Body Moving Again Postpartum with Twin Mom and Personal Trainer Engrid Latina (CSCS)
Jan 03, 2024
MY BIRTH STORY!! + My Doula Jenna Toulantis & Hospital Audio From My Birth
Dec 20, 2023
Having a Positive Home Birth Experience with Julissa Edwards
Dec 13, 2023
My Postpartum Doula Tells All - Katie from Life in Bloom Wellness
Dec 06, 2023
Mom Hacks for Making the Holidays Less Overwhelming + Gift Ideas for Kids and Husbands with Mariela from Mama Wears Athleisure Podcast
Nov 23, 2023
Just Chatting: 37 Week Update, Friends Disappearing After Becoming A Mom, Induction Date, and Feeling Excited for Christmas
Nov 19, 2023
Dangerous Baby Products Parents Should Avoid with Consumer Reports Baby Safety Leads: Ashita Kapoor and Oriene Shin
Nov 15, 2023
Practical Tips for Preparing Your Toddler (and Partner) for Baby Number 2 with Stephanie Agnew
Nov 08, 2023
UNHINGED Mom Rants with "Honest as a Mother" Amanda Gurman (+ Listener Rants)
Nov 01, 2023
What's the Least Worst Halloween Candy + Toddler Teeth Health with Pediatric Dentist Aimee Leibowitz
Oct 24, 2023
Which Ingredients Should NEVER Be Used on Your Baby with Twin Mom & Bright Body Baby CEO, Gabi Day
Oct 18, 2023
Just Chatting: 30 Week Pregnancy Update - Gestational Diabetes, Hiring a Doulatog and PostPartum Doula, & Thoughts About My 2nd Birth
Oct 11, 2023
Missed Miscarriage, D&C Procedure, and Grief in a Blended Family with Katy Tripp
Oct 04, 2023
Honest Chat About Having Our 2nd Babies with Jaclyn King
Sep 26, 2023
Pre-eclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, & Emergency C-Section with Brook Krieger
Sep 20, 2023
Just Chatting: UNSPOKEN Mom Rules + Listener Thoughts
Sep 13, 2023
Baby with Congenital Heart Condition (Double Aortic Arch) + Emotions Going Through Surgery with Paige Beaudoin
Sep 06, 2023
A Shotgun Wedding, a Month Long Hospitalization, and a Happy Ending with Madison Neely
Aug 30, 2023
Preeclampsia, Placental Abruption, and Pre-term Birth: 23 Year Old Jerrika Latham's Experience
Aug 23, 2023
WORTH THE HYPE: Newborn, Infant, and Baby Products with Mariela DeSantiago
Aug 16, 2023
Just Chatting: The Good Parts of Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood + Listener Thoughts
Aug 09, 2023
C-Sections: Everything You Need To Know with Registered Nurse Carly from Fourth Trimester Foundations
Aug 02, 2023
5 Months Postpartum: Anxiety, Daycare, and Going Back To Work with Kim Lima
Jul 26, 2023
Just Chatting: Gender Reveal, Baby Names, & Honest Thoughts About How Many Kids We Want
Jul 21, 2023
How to Begin to Heal Generational Trauma as a New Mom with Therapist Julissa Edwards
Jul 19, 2023
OUR SUMMER FAVORITES: Recipes, Books, and Mom Hacks with Fallon Santiago
Jul 14, 2023
Experiencing Postpartum Depression (PPD) and Postpartum Anxiety (PPA) with Christie Rocha
Jul 13, 2023
Just Chatting: My Husband and I Get Vulnerable Talking Marriage, Another Baby, and Answering Listener Questions
Jul 07, 2023
How to Nurture Creativity At Home with Toddlers Featuring Children's Book Writer Heidi Fiedler
Jul 05, 2023
Just Chatting: Losing weight...gaining weight...and all the complicated feelings in-between
Jun 30, 2023
Postpartum Body Image as a Mid-Sized Mom with Hayley Probst
Jun 28, 2023
Just Chatting: I had to put my 12-year-old dog down
Jun 23, 2023
Getting Your VBAC: Advice from a Doula with Sarah Marie Bilger
Jun 21, 2023
Just Chatting: Reactions to Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte with Ayzia
Jun 16, 2023
How to Plan a Trip to Disney, Tips and Secrets with Chelsea Runnas
Jun 14, 2023
PREGNANT AT 17: Teen Mom Londyn Talks About The Power of Motherhood
Jun 07, 2023
Just Chatting: My Perinatal Anxiety, Pregnancy Insomnia, and Why I'm Interested in Hypnobirthing
Jun 02, 2023
The 5 Anxiety Styles and How to Be an Unflustered Mom with Amber Trueblood
May 31, 2023
Just Chatting: I'm Pregnant! My First Trimester Thoughts and How I've Been Feeling
May 26, 2023
How to Get Toddlers and Preschoolers to Sleep In Their Own Beds with Sleep Consultant Carly Ely
May 24, 2023
5 Ways New Moms Can Navigate the Chaos of Daily Life with Jenna Hermans
May 17, 2023
Just Chatting: Overthinking Kids Birthday Parties + Listener Thoughts
May 12, 2023
Surviving Life Threatening Postpartum Depression (PPD) with Julianna Johnson
May 10, 2023
Just Chatting: I went to a NUDE spa lol, my hot take on potty training, and venting about "cancel culture"
May 05, 2023
A New Way to Connect with Our Newborns and Ourselves with Dr. Sam creator of Source Code
May 04, 2023
Just Chatting: Our 20s vs Our 30s, Female Friendships, Breakups, Dating Red Flags feat. my friend Biz Petersen
Apr 28, 2023
Born at 29 Weeks and a 8 Week NICU Stay with Annalee Fuller
Apr 26, 2023
Dressing Your Postpartum Body & Sustainable Fashion with Candice Collison, Founder at Of An Origin
Apr 19, 2023
Just Chatting: How are we feeling about social media? A chat with fellow blogger friend Audrey Nguyen
Apr 14, 2023
How to Overcome Mom Guilt and Reach Your Career Goals with Melissa Wirt, Founder & CEO of Latched Mama
Apr 12, 2023
Just Chatting: Love is Blind S4 E1-8 Thoughts with Brianna B
Apr 07, 2023
Finding Out My Son Has Autism with Natalie Nogales
Apr 05, 2023
Just Chatting: Ginny & Georgia Season 2 with Giselle Mateo-Flynn
Mar 31, 2023
Healing from Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Naturally with Filippa Odevall, Owner of Moonrise Health
Mar 29, 2023
Eating to Get Pregnant and Fertility Myth Busting with Nora Debora, Preconception Health Coach
Mar 24, 2023
Just Chatting: My Sister and I Share Funny Stories About Our Childhoods
Mar 22, 2023
Just Chatting: This week sucked and people's pregnancy announcements DON'T bother me?!
Mar 17, 2023
Getting Pregnant While In College, Surviving the Newborn Stage, and Going Back to School as a Mom with Ellie Hocker
Mar 15, 2023
Getting Your Newborn to Sleep Without Cry It Out Method with Kim West, MSW
Mar 08, 2023
Twin Mom Newborn Life, Intrusive Thoughts, and Body Image with Engrid Latina from Gal Pals
Mar 01, 2023
A Successful Breech Birth, Advocating For Yourself in Pregnancy, and Newborn Life with Jackie Milani
Feb 22, 2023
Solo Ep: I'm Back from My Business Trip to Amsterdam! Working mom life, my anxiety leaving Archie, and how I enjoyed Amsterdam
Feb 15, 2023
Practical Tips for Newborn and Infant Sleep with Carly Ely
Feb 09, 2023
Solo Ep: I'm Still Not Pregnant (Ugh) and How I’m Getting Ready for My Business Trip
Feb 01, 2023
Divorce, Step Moms, and Getting Along for Your Kids with Bio-Mom Abi and Step-Mom Katy
Jan 27, 2023
Money Moves New Moms Should Make in 2023 with Alli Williams
Jan 19, 2023
Toddlers! How to Teach Social and Emotional Learning at Home with Cara Zelas
Jan 11, 2023
Solo Ep: Special Birthday Episode! Reflections on the Last Year and What I Foresee for 2023
Jan 04, 2023
Navigating Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood Living Abroad with Blogger Gosia Kurowska
Dec 28, 2022
Tips for Making Parenting More Sustainable with Lauren Young: New Mom and Head of Growth at Future
Dec 22, 2022
Breaking Down Birth Trauma and Healing Motherhood with Alexis Stearns
Dec 14, 2022
Newborn Life, Birth Trauma, and being a NICU Mama with Jessica Lamb of the Baby Making Podcast
Dec 07, 2022
From A Dad's Perspective: Parenting a Child With a Heart Condition (Theo's Story Part 3)
Dec 02, 2022
Budgeting Hacks and Money Tips for New Moms with Alli Williams (@financiALLIfocused)
Nov 23, 2022
How to Introduce Your Dog To Your New Baby with Noora Keskievari CEO & Co-founder at OneMindDogs
Nov 16, 2022
What It's Like Being A Step Mom (& Then Having Your Own Baby) with Samantha Porter Grinney
Nov 09, 2022
How to Ease Back Into an Exercise Routine Postpartum with Laura Varney: Founder of The Baby Body
Nov 02, 2022
Preeclampsia, a C-section at 32 Weeks, the NICU, and Staying Positive Through It All: First Time Mom Christie's Experience
Oct 26, 2022
One Mom's Experience with Breast Implant Illness with Sadie Naimoli
Oct 24, 2022
Getting Real About VBAC, Birth Trauma, and SAHM Life with Amber
Oct 12, 2022
PPD in Men and How Couples Therapy Saved Her Marriage with Sahra Brandt
Oct 05, 2022
What It Was Like Watching My Toddler Get Heart Surgery with Alexis Simon (Theo's Story Part 2)
Sep 29, 2022
How to Balance Your To-Do List with the Needs of Your Baby with Jessica Morlan
Sep 21, 2022
Solo Episode: My Eating Disorder Journey and How It's Affected Motherhood
Sep 14, 2022
Practical Advice on How to Pursue Your Passions and Side Hustles as a Mom with Author Melissa Pyrch
Sep 07, 2022
Overcoming Mom Rage and What to Do When Triggered with Dr. Gertrude Lyons
Aug 31, 2022
Losing the Baby Weight, Body Image Chat and the Body Positivity Movement with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Kristen Noriega
Aug 24, 2022
Infertility: Marianna's Journey Through Medicated Cycles, IUIs, How Much It *Really* Costs, and Mental Health
Aug 17, 2022
First Time Mom Emily's Experience with Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Aug 10, 2022
Solo Episode: My Recent Lessons from Therapy and Mental Health Update
Aug 03, 2022
Theo's Story Part 1: Born with a Rare Genetic Condition featuring Alexis Simon
Jul 27, 2022
Hypnobirthing and How To Hire a Doula with Newborn Mom Linnea
Jul 20, 2022
Why Sleep is Important for New Moms and Babies with Huckleberry’s Co-Founder & CEO Jessica Toh
Jul 13, 2022
Navigating Your Marriage After Having A Baby with Relationship Therapist Aaron Steinberg
Jul 06, 2022
An Honest Chat about Working Motherhood with Fashion Stylist Liz Teich
Jun 29, 2022
Tips for Decluttering Your Home As a New Mom with Declutter Expert Katy Joy Wells
Jun 23, 2022
What NICU Nurses Wish Parents Knew with NICU Nurse Sydney Soja
Jun 09, 2022
How to Hire a Nanny and Best Practices with Sunni VonMutius and Her Nanny
Jun 02, 2022
Having A Transverse Baby, ECV Procedure, and Emotionally Healing From a C-section with Des'Rae Matthews
May 25, 2022
Practical Advice for Navigating your Marriage After Baby with Relationship Coach Chelsea Skaggs
May 18, 2022
Solo Ep: The Problem with Hilary Duff's Nude Magazine Cover and Antidepressants Update
May 14, 2022
Going from 1 Baby to 2 with SF Mom Alissa Worton-Hunt
May 11, 2022
Transition Back from Maternity Leave, Anxiety Talk, and What it's Like Being a Mom on Social Media with School Counselor and Blogger Jamie Devergillo
May 04, 2022
Honest Convo About Bed-sharing with Licensed Therapist Dr. Laura Schwinn
Apr 27, 2022
I'M BACK! My Depression Diagnosis, Starting Antidepressants, and What's to Come for Season 2
Apr 20, 2022
Solo Ep: Starting Therapy, Things I Learned In the Last 8 Months of Podcasting & Looking Forward to Season 2
Aug 25, 2021
My Husband and I Reflect on a Year of Parenthood
Aug 18, 2021
Postpartum Anxiety, Intrusive Thoughts, and Antidepressants with Jen Boozan
Aug 11, 2021
The Stigmas Surrounding Working Moms with On-Air Parenting Expert Bethany Braun-Silva
Aug 03, 2021
Navigating Motherhood Without a Mom with Marina Addonizio
Jul 28, 2021
34. Postpartum Anxiety and Growing Up With Fear-Based Parenting with Stephanie Feng
Jul 21, 2021
33. Newborn and Infant Sleep with Certified Sleep Consultant Megan Copeland
Jul 14, 2021
32. Honest Chat Around Postpartum Care and the Need for Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy After Baby with Jessica London, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
Jul 07, 2021
31. Meredith's Birth Story: Unplanned C-section and Epidural That Didn't Work
Jun 30, 2021
30. Social Media and Mental Health featuring Journalist Jessica Abo
Jun 23, 2021
29. How to Empower Dads in the Newborn Stage (and beyond!) with Chau Dang, AI Product Manager at NVIDIA
Jun 16, 2021
28. Surviving Still Birth and Black Maternal Health with Tomeka James Isaac, Founder of Jace’s Journey
Jun 10, 2021
27. Newborn Stage and Postpartum Health with Dr. Tolulope Olabintan, MD FAAFP AAHIVS
Jun 02, 2021
26. Birth Trauma, Giving Birth Abroad, and Moving from NYC to the Countryside with Blogger Ashley Hutchings
May 26, 2021
25. Your Relationship After Baby: Partner Communication, Navigating Sex, and Co-Parenting Tips with Birthing Expert Sara Lyon
May 19, 2021
24. How to Stay Organized as a New Mom with Professional Organizer, Jaclyn King from Sort of Space
May 12, 2021
23. Solo Episode: Feeling Overwhelmed and Feeling Ready to Lose the Baby Weight
May 12, 2021
22. How to Find the Right Support from Pregnancy to Postpartum with Melissa Bowley, CEO and Founder of Flourish Collective Inc
May 05, 2021
21. How to Start Your Baby on Solids with Little Spoon Co-founder Michelle Muller
Apr 28, 2021
20. Here's a Cleaner and More Sustainable Way to Diaper an Interview with Kudos Diapers Founding Team
Apr 21, 2021
19. Post Partum Mental Health: Rage, Therapy, and Normalizing Antidepressants with Megan Champion
Apr 14, 2021
18. How to Set Healthy Boundaries As a New Mom with Jemila Medley
Apr 07, 2021
17. The Signs of Post Partum Depression (PPD) with Megan Kramer
Mar 31, 2021
15. “I’m not trying to be the mom that does it all.” Erika Garcia on Managing Post Partum Expectations
Mar 24, 2021
16. Solo Episode: Kicking my Best Friend Out of my Wedding and Talking to my Husband About Baby Number 2
Mar 24, 2021
14. Pitching on Shark Tank, Motherhood, and Entrepreneurship with Dreamland Baby CEO Tara Williams
Mar 17, 2021
13. Healing from Infant Loss, Art, and the Adalyn Rose Foundation with Karim Aboud
Mar 08, 2021
12. Conceiving After a PCOS Diagnosis with Melissa Ortiz
Mar 03, 2021
11. Mompreneur: Balancing Motherhood and a Small Business with Olivia Vollmer
Feb 24, 2021
10. Solo Episode: I Miss Breastfeeding, Closing the Door on Toxic Relationships, and Other Thoughts
Feb 18, 2021
9. Teething, Pacifiers, & Early Oral Health Habits with Pediatric Dentist Dr. Aimee Leibowitz
Feb 18, 2021
8. Solo Episode: Post Partum Anxiety (PPA), Weight Gain, Mom Guilt, & PUPPP
Feb 10, 2021
7. How to Make Mom Friends During a Pandemic with Popular YouTuber Audrey Nguyen
Feb 03, 2021
6. Cloth Diapers 101 & Approachable Sustainability as a New Mom with Alyssa Bourmeche
Jan 27, 2021
5. Advice From Mom of 4 and Entrepreneur: Ali Hissey, Founder of HisseyFit Maternity
Jan 20, 2021
4. Navigating Your Relationship in the Newborn Phase with Katharine Vida Gonzalez
Jan 13, 2021
3. Safe Sleep and How To Manage SIDS Anxiety with Sleep Consultant Jennifer Gilman
Jan 06, 2021
2. An Honest Chat: The Newborn Stage with Food Blogger Erin Aronowitz
Jan 06, 2021
1. How to Survive Going Back to Work (Working Motherhood) with SF Mom Alissa Worton Hunt
Jan 05, 2021