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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Welcome Mama episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Welcome Mama for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Welcome Mama episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Natural Home Birth After C-Section - Twighla's Birth Story

Welcome Mama

12/05/23 • 51 min

A natural home birth after a c-section was Emmy's dream and in this episode, she shares her empowering, inspiring, and truly magical journey to welcome Twighla into this world.

We want to hear your birth and motherhood stories! Click here to be on the podcast or to have your story read by us!
Have a guest you want on the show or a topic you want us to discuss?
Please email us your suggestions at [email protected]

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The Witch and The Woo: Spooky Motherhood Stories

Welcome Mama

10/31/23 • 32 min

In this spooky Halloween edition, Emmy and Sam share their spooky stories and their touches with the other side, as well as open up about some of their beliefs and practices.
The Witch and The Woo is a little side series you'll see dropping in every once in a while, just because the girls like talking to each other about these things!
If you want to see more episodes like this, you can let us know at [email protected]
You can also submit your birth story, matrescence story, or spooky story here: https://forms.gle/DZ7G1hY1yzpnfA1JA

Emmy - @emmy_kissinger

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What You Should Know About Us

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09/28/23 • 30 min

This episode is a little longer than our usual episode but you should probably know this - who we are, where we came from, how we became friends, then not close friends, now podcast co-hosts, and how we got into the realm of motherhood work. We also explain where this podcast is going and why and what we hope you'll join us for.

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Emmy - @emmy_kissinger

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Sam - @samanthahall__

Emmy - @emmy_kissinger

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The Flawless Performance of Motherhood

Welcome Mama

03/12/24 • 37 min

Strap in Mamas- The Flawless Performance of Motherhood is a loaded, uncomfortable but important topic. Please, please listen if you've ever felt shame for not being a "good mom".
In this podcast, Emmy and Sam explore this theory, what it is, what it means for moms, and how we take off the mask that is perfect motherhood.

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Mom Guilt with Dr. Caroline Dickens

Welcome Mama

02/27/24 • 50 min

In the podcast, psychologist Dr. Caroline Dickens joins us to talk about mom guilt.
We've all felt it, we all know it well, but why? Why is it so common, intrusive, and disruptive? And what can we do about it?
Be sure to follow Caroline @drcarolinedickens
Check out her free workbook on mom guilt, as well as her entire Becoming Mom program at www.drcarolinedickens.com
Be sure to leave us a 5 star rating and write us a review! It means so much to have your support!

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Welcome Mama, to Season 2!

Welcome Mama

02/04/25 • 12 min

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Sam's Birth and Postpartum Story

Welcome Mama

02/04/25 • 39 min

In case you missed it, Sam had her baby girl Georgia back in July 2024. This podcast goes over her birth experience (in detail, girl) and the low lows of postpartum.

Want to support the show? Please check out the new Just a Mom collection over at welcome-mama.com!

Emmy - @emmy_kissinger

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Husband Q&A with Tom & Sam

Welcome Mama

03/18/25 • 42 min

Today’s episode is a special one—Sam is joined by her husband, Tom, for a candid conversation about fatherhood, marriage, and the changes that come with parenting. They dive into what surprised Tom most about becoming a dad, how their relationship has evolved since having kids, and his perspective on matrescence (yes, dads notice it too!). From tackling the mental load of parenting to sharing hilarious, real-life parenting moments, this episode gives a raw and honest look at parenthood from both sides. Plus, Sam puts Tom in the hot seat with some rapid-fire questions about marriage, dad life, and the parenting hills he’s willing to die on.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

What surprised Tom most about fatherhood
How dads experience their own transformation in parenthood
The mental load of parenting and how it differs for moms and dads
How Sam’s matrescence journey has impacted their relationship
What dads wish moms knew about fatherhood
The biggest challenges and best parts of parenting as a team
Funny and unexpected parenting moments

Resources & Mentions:

Welcome Mama Journal & Day Planner – Get yours here
Follow Sam on Instagram: @samthomsonhall
Join the Just a Mom Mom’s Club – Learn more here

Join the Conversation:
What did you think of today’s episode? DM Sam on Instagram or tag @welcomemamaco with your biggest takeaway! And if you loved this conversation, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review—it helps us reach more moms who need these conversations.

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Just an IVF Mom: Ali's Story

Welcome Mama

04/01/25 • 67 min

Episode Overview

In this episode, Sam sits down with her friend Ali, a Nutritional Therapist, women’s health practitioner, and creator of Period Pantry, to talk about her raw and honest journey to motherhood through IVF. Ali opens up about her struggles with autoimmune issues, stage 4 endometriosis, and male factor infertility that led her and her husband to pursue IVF. Together, Sam and Ali explore the emotional, mental, and physical challenges that come with infertility—and how resilience, community, and advocacy helped Ali navigate her path to becoming a mom.

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🎉 BIG NEWS: The Just a Mom: IVF Edition Collection is Here! 🎉

This collection is about more than just cute tees—it’s about reclaiming the narrative for moms who fought like hell to build their families.

👕 What’s in the Collection:

A crop top and t-shirt featuring the iconic Just a Mom design—where the “O” in “Mom” is replaced by a petri dish, symbolizing the IVF journey.
The back reads: “Because in the end, no one will question where it began.”

This collection is for every mom who had to fight for her family, who carried the weight of hope and heartbreak, and who deserves to feel seen and celebrated. Whether you’ve been through IVF or you’re standing alongside a friend who has, these pieces are designed to honor the strength of that journey.

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📸 Join the Movement:
We want to see you rocking your IVF Edition merch! Snap a pic, tag @welcomemamaco, and help us spread the message that how you became a mom doesn’t define you—being a mom does.

✨ Every Purchase Supports the Mission:
A portion of proceeds goes toward raising awareness about infertility and supporting moms on their journey.

🎧 Listen Now: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.
⭐️ Subscribe & Review: Help us reach more moms who need these conversations.
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The Second Baby Conversation - Choosing to Have a Second Child After a Challenging First Postpartum

Welcome Mama

01/23/24 • 19 min

Sam opens up in the podcast about the unexpected difficult decision of whether or not to have a second baby. She goes into the conversations she and her husband had, how they navigated their differences and eventually decided to have one more baby.
If you are struggling with this decision, you are not alone. If you need to talk, DM Sam at @welcomemamabysam any time.
And for more make sure to subscribe, rate, and review. They all help us out a ton so thank you in advance!

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