BIG update and the Care/Career Conundrum
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/
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]
FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM HERE @welcomemamaco
Emmy - @emmy_kissinger
TikTok @emmy_kissinger
www.arrivalsotires.co for birth story listening services
Sam - @samthomsonhall
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@_welcomemama
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/
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]
FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM HERE @welcomemamaco
Emmy - @emmy_kissinger
TikTok @emmy_kissinger
www.arrivalsotires.co for birth story listening services
Sam - @samthomsonhall
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@_welcomemama
Previous Episode
Emmy's Surprise Pregnancy, Burnout, and THE Disney Trip
In this Emmy episode, she fills us in on the Disney Trip she worked SO hard to make happen for her family and the subsequent burnout from that work. She also talks about her fourth pregnancy and how she feels 6 months pregnant. And the girls end on a vulnerable note, talking about the loss of hope and joy they've both been experiencing.
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]
FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM HERE @welcomemamaco
Emmy - @emmy_kissinger
TikTok @emmy_kissinger
www.arrivalsotires.co for birth story listening services
Sam - @samthomsonhall
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@_welcomemama
Next Episode
Husband Q&A with Tom & Sam
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.
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]
FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM HERE @welcomemamaco
Emmy - @emmy_kissinger
TikTok @emmy_kissinger
www.arrivalsotires.co for birth story listening services
Sam - @samthomsonhall
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@_welcomemama
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