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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.

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

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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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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.

Emmy - @emmy_kissinger

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Motherhood Wins and Losses: From Cockroach Breeding to Tongue Tie Triumph

Welcome Mama

12/26/23 • 32 min

In this not so mini minisode - Sam and Emmy discuss some of their motherhood wins and losses over the years! From cockroach breeding to following our intuitions, it is a wild ride!

Emmy - @emmy_kissinger

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Fox's Birth Story

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10/24/23 • 26 min

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Spirit Baby Medium - Kelly Ann Meehan, MA

Welcome Mama

04/15/25 • 44 min

Welcome to this Witch and the Woo Episode (sans our witch) where Sam sits down with @spiritbabymedium Kelly Meehan to discuss our babie's spirits. Are they waiting for us? How do we know if a baby is calling out to us? How can this be healing after a pregnancy loss or child loss?
This is a pretty profound episode that left me reeling. And if some of it goes over your head, same! But think of this as a journey of enlightenment to a new idea of potential reality.

It is WILD, you guys. Enjoy!
You can learn more about Kelly and all her offerings here!

Emmy - @emmy_kissinger

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BIG update and the Care/Career Conundrum

Welcome Mama

03/04/25 • 30 min

Surprise! Emmy had her baby at 34 weeks! Not to plan but we're so glad Emmy and baby boy are doing well. If you would like to support Emmy as she recovers, please email Sam at [email protected]

And let's talk about how to be a working mom (or part time working mom) and make it work for your life and how to find balance for you when your choices are limited.

Care/Career Conundrum Resources:
https://storage.googleapis.com/peanut-assets/reports/US%20-%20The%20State%20of%20Invisibility.pdf

https://motherhoodstudies.drsophiebrock.com/

Emmy - @emmy_kissinger

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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!

Emmy - @emmy_kissinger

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The Becoming: Matrescence

Welcome Mama

10/08/23 • 24 min

If you are a mom of any age or mom-to-be, you need to listen to this one!
Sam covers the basics of matrescence, from what it is to how it affects every aspect of our lives. Knowing and understanding this concept is absolutely life-changing.
Thank you to the foremothers of matrescence research including:
Dr. Dana Raphael - https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2...
Dr. Trudelle Thomas - https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...
Dr. Aurelie Athan - https://www.matrescence.com/
Sophie Brock - https://drsophiebrock.com/
Nikki McCahon - https://www.nikkimccahon.com/
Amy Taylor-Kabbaz -

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Welcome Mama, to Season 2!

Welcome Mama

02/04/25 • 12 min

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Teddy's Birth Story: Sam's Experience Being Induced as a First Time Mom

Welcome Mama

11/07/23 • 27 min

In this podcast, Sam shares her experience of deciding to induce labor, her lessons learned, and what she plans to do differently next time. She explores how she and her view of birth have changed since experiencing her version of motherhood and whether or not she would change her first birth.
If you have a birth story you would like to share, you can fill out this form or email [email protected]

Emmy - @emmy_kissinger

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