TW: This episode contains conversations around suicidal ideation and attempt.In this episode, Aly answers questions that Alyssa asks about where she sees herself after children, what advice she has for new moms, and where her struggle with mental health has led her. Instead of a small business shoutout please donate to the families of the victims of the shooting at Robb Elementary. https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/donate-to-texas-elementary-school-shooting-reliefSuicide prevention hotline: 800-273-8255It can get better.

On this episode of the mom pod, we begin the discussion of how religion has shaped us and how we plan to present religion to our children. Aly tackles some issues from her past and Alyssa makes it clear that curly hair is an absolute deal breaker. SMALL BUSINESS SHOUTOUTFollow @2chixpicnix on instagram and like their Facebook page. DM them for more info!Catch up with Alyssa and Aly on their instagrams @Aly_janiskee & @Alyssa_valenciaa

We are so excited to have our first guest on The Mom Pod, Mackenzye Oliphant. In this episode we talk about what its like to have a pandemic baby, the journey to becoming a surrogate, and diving head first into following your dreams. We are so honored to be able to host these important conversations and can't wait for you to hear it.MACKENZYE'S BUSINESS AND PERSONAL PAGESInstagrams: @_theyellowdoorco & @mackenzye_elayneBusiness website: www.theyellowdoorco.comTiktok: MackenzyeoliphantCatch up with us on our instagrams as well for more podcast and life updates!@Alyssa_valenciaa & @aly_janiskee

In this episode, Alyssa and Aly answer some questions from their Instagram followers and dive into some assumptions about parenting. They cover everything from screen time to hard discussions with your partner about parenting.SMALL BUSINESS SHOUTOUT:This weeks small business shoutout is A Beautiful Mess Vintage furniture restoration located in Yucaipa, CA. Tracy and Jon will restore any of the old furniture you may have laying around that needs a bit of love and creativity to make it beautiful once again. Follow them on instagram @a_beautiful_messvintage for more information and inquiries. If you would like to be next week's small business shoutout, DM Aly @aly_janiskee or Alyssa @Alyssa_valencia to be featured.

In this episode we play the game WNRS and open up about God, working hard, and being the best moms we can be. with a hint of wine.

Welcome to our first episode! In our first attempt at podcasting we discuss how Alyssa stepped into motherhood, how social media has changed for us, and how friendship breakups are the hardest breakups.