Morgen and Trisha are 1st time new moms. Come along each week as they document their mom journey, touching on everything from their "geriatric" pregnancies, food ideas for the little ones, the time baby poop got all over the place, breastfeeding successes and stresses, and so much more. They hope you will laugh right along with them because isn't that really the best way to go through this crazy beautiful ride of mom-hood?
What happens when mom instincts start whispering, something’s up? We ask questions, we do research, we keep a closer eye and ear out for anything more to these gut feelings, and we turn to the professionals. This week, Morgen and Trisha sit down with someone especially close to home, a mom of two boys and one of Morgen’s nearest and dearest, to talk about navigating evaluations and services for…
This week on Mom Jeans & Minivans, Morgan and Trisha chat with Dr. Ash, a “concierge doctor” (as Morgen has so accurately coined him). Dr. Ash brings a refreshingly human approach to healthcare, focusing on value-based, preventative care rather than quick fixes. With his background in internal medicine, he dives into everything from social determinants of health to the pitfalls of insurance…
This week on Mom Jeans and Minivans, Morgen and Trisha tackle one of the most important and often intimidating parts of parenting: having the big conversations with our kids. From talking about bodies and boundaries with 6-year-olds to navigating puberty, sex, and body image as they grow older, they share their approach to these topics with honesty, age-appropriate language, and a whole lot of…
In this episode, Trisha and Morgen open up about the journey of raising highly sensitive, empathic children—and the delicate balance of nurturing their emotions while helping them grow stronger and more resilient. Morgen and Trisha dive into the emotional rollercoaster of this pivotal developmental stage. They explore how gentle parenting evolves as they begin guiding their daughters toward coping…
Join Morgen and Trisha in this episode as they share their deeply personal journeys through ectopic pregnancy, a terrifying and often isolating experience for so many women. Morgen opens up about the added heartbreak and devasting loss of her last remaining embryo, adding another layer of complexity and grief to her story. Both women share their individual stories, from the initial symptoms and…
This week, we are excited to welcome a special guest, Kasia. She is a mother of two, a working professional in the health industry, a wife, a fantastic friend, and an avid baker. Originally from Poland, Kasia has been living in the United States for ten years. After the November election, she, along with Trisha and Morgen, experienced a wave of emotions. For all of us, the issue was never simply…
Morgen and Trisha celebrated the end of 2024 by recognizing their incredible journey as badass mamas (with Morgen leading the charge, but let's not forget that all parents are truly remarkable in their own right). Join us as Morgen shares her inspiring story of managing three children while her husband, Phil, was hospitalized for 10 days, all while balancing a full-time job. Her village has been a…
Morgen and Trisha are back and diving straight into a sizzling topic (pun intended)—perimenopause! Get ready for an eye-opening conversation that promises to spark insightful discussions and shed light on this important phase of life. At just 43, Trisha is navigating the rocky waters of perimenopause. She's battling her ovaries' not-so-subtle protests and experiencing ovulation cramps like never…
It’s been a while, but Morgen and Trisha could not be happier about being back together to record! Life gets a little crazy, but finding their space here means so much to them, so thank you to everyone joining. Today is all about their parental learnings! Screentime is topic #1: How much is too much? How do you monitor it? Have you noticed any changes in your child’s behavior? Don’t miss out on…
Well, this episode will give you some insight into why we’ve been off the grid for a while (with pop-in appearances from all the kiddos). Morgen and Trisha catch up on life, love, health, and family as they keep it real with all the big feelings. Life has a funny way of reminding us how short it is, what is truly important, and what we’re made of. Transitions and challenges are inevitable in life,…