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PODCAST

Call Your Mom Friends

Amey Fields, Charity Spears, Lauren Murdock

🎙️ Call Your Mom Friends The podcast that feels like a group chat and a therapy session had a baby. Motherhood is beautiful. But also? It"s messy, exhausting, lonely, ragey, hilarious, sacred, and completely unhinged sometimes. We"re three moms, three professionals — a bodyworker and two labor & delivery nurses who also happen to be IBCLCs — and we"re done pretending we have it all together. Call Your Mom Friends is the space we needed: Where you can be tired and grateful. Healed and

kids & family parenting

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Episode 21: Let's Talk Crap (Literally): Potty...

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2025/10/28

You knew this day would come… the diapers are expensive, your toddler's hiding behind the couch to poop, and you're starting to question if they'll ever graduate from Pull-Ups. Welcome to the potty training trenches, mama. In this episode, the Call Your Mom Friends crew: Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) get real about all things potty training—from naked weekends gone wrong to the marketing myths that made us believe we have to "wait until they're ready." We're breaking

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Episode 20: Public, Charter, or Homeschool? (Asking...

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2025/10/21

Choosing a school shouldn’t feel like choosing your child’s destiny — but here we are, panic-Googling “best school near me” at 11 p.m. In this episode of Call Your Mom Friends, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) get real about school choice — from public vs. charter vs. homeschooling to the guilt, judgment, and what if I mess this up? spiral every mom knows too well. Between laughs, mom-life meltdowns, and one epic Google review rant, they unpack the emotional load of

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Episode 19: Call Waiting | Hocus Pocus, Focus Moms!...

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2025/10/17

🎃 Is your Halloween more Pinterest-perfect or last-minute “grab cat ears and call it good”? Either way, this Call Waiting mini-episode is stuffed fuller than a candy bucket with mom hacks, hilarious costume fails, and creative ideas for family traditions. From family Halloween costume inspo (think Star Wars, Disney, Toy Story, and yes—even a Costco-themed crew) to neighborhood trick-or-treat chaos, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) get real about what works, what flops,

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Episode 18: Tell Me Lies, Sweet Little Baby Lies: The...

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2025/10/14

Ever been asked, “Is your baby sleeping through the night yet?” and wanted to throw a rattle at someone? Same. In this episode of Call Your Mom Friends, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) get real about the biggest lies new moms are told—from the myth of magical overnight sleepers to diaper industry marketing ploys that keep us buying boxes for way too long. We kick things off with the highs and lows of mom life (think girls’ trips with toddlers, unexpected bathtub

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Episode 17: Call Waiting | Hype Girls, Wise Moms, and...

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2025/10/10

🌸 The secret to surviving (and actually enjoying) motherhood? Surrounding yourself with mom friends in every season—from the postpartum warriors to the seasoned pros. In this Call Waiting mini-episode, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) share how friendships with moms of different ages and stages bring perspective, encouragement, and a whole lot of laughter. From “what would Kathleen do?” cowboy-boot wisdom to the hype-girl friends who keep you current on slang and memes,

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Episode 16: Lose Yourself (in the Mom Life): When...

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2025/10/07

BRB...baby is waking up! Before Instagram mom-fluencers, there were mommy blogs, baby boards, and enough Google searches to fuel a helicopter. We're reminiscing on what it was like raising babies in the 2000s. Remember when we thought Y2K was going to end the world—and instead it just ushered in helicopter parenting, mommy blogs, and sippy cup debates? In this episode of Call Your Mom Friends, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker), rewind to the 2000s and unpack what it was

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Episode 15: Call Waiting | Dear Grandma, Mind Your...

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2025/10/03

Think you can ask a mom when she’s ‘having another one’? Spoiler alert: don’t. In this Call Waiting mini-episode, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) tackle the surprisingly taboo topic of family size—whether it’s choosing only one child, navigating infertility, or saying snip snip to future kids. With raw honesty and a dash of humor, they dive into fertility struggles, vasectomies, tubals, postpartum mental health, and the not-so-helpful comments from nosy relatives

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Episode 14: Low-Rise Jeans, High C-Section Rates:...

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2025/09/30

Think the early 2000s were all about boy bands and MySpace? For moms, it was more like epidurals, VBAC bans, and hospital interventions. In this episode of Call Your Mom Friends, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) dive into the realities of giving birth in the 2000s, from online pregnancy forums to the rise of C-section births (one in three, to be exact). They unpack how culture shaped birth stories, why VBAC options were often shut down, and how sometimes hospitals felt

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Episode 13: Call Waiting | The Beautiful Mess of...

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2025/09/26

Motherhood: the only job where your boss leaks on you, screams at you, and still gets all your heart. In this Call Waiting mini-episode, Amey (IBCLC) and Lauren (labor nurse) unpack a raw and honest voicemail from a new mom navigating the messy magic of postpartum life. From second-degree tears that feel like a Brillo pad scrub, to boobs that leak on their own schedule, to the bittersweet reality of being “touched out” yet never wanting to hand over your baby—this conversation gets real about the

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Episode 12: Helicopters Incoming: How the 90s Changed...

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2025/09/23

Remember when parenting in the 90s meant Slap bracelets, Beanie Babies, and VHS rentals from Blockbuster? In this episode of Call Your Mom Friends, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) rewind the cassette tape of childhood and motherhood to explore what it was really like to grow up—and parent—during the most transitional decade yet. From the carefree “be home when the streetlights come on” freedom of the 80s to the helicopter-parent-in-training vibes of the 90s, the moms dig

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Episode 11: Call Waiting | Cookies, Cards, and…...

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2025/09/19

Parenting isn’t a sprint—it’s a snack-fueled negotiation. Ever traded a cookie for cooperation or dangled a Pokémon card just to survive the grocery store? You’re in good company, mama. In this Call Waiting mini-episode, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) pick up a few listener voicemails who share what they've resorted to in parenting despair. We’re diving into real mom confessions about parenting’s oldest hack—bribery (aka positive parenting motivation). From potty

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Episode 10: You Got Mail…and a Baby: The 90s Birth &...

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2025/09/16

✨ Remember when breastfeeding in public was scandalous but Blockbuster late fees were totally normal? That’s right we’re heading to the 90s. In this episode of Call Your Mom Friends, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) rewind to the rollercoaster of birth and breastfeeding in the 1990s. Think the 90s were all boy bands and Beanie Babies? Try growing rates of intervention, epidurals, and formula freebies. From VBAC highs and epidural explosions to the pump boom (hello, Medela

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Call Waiting | This Too Shall Pass (But First,...

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2025/09/12

Tired eyes, full heart, messy bun, CAN’T LOSE—welcome to the season you’re in. In this Call Waiting mini-episode, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) dive into the ever-changing seasons of motherhood with a caller—because everything truly is just a season. From sleepless nights to joyful milestones, Charity, Lauren, and Amey remind us that while the days may feel long, the years are short—and undoubtedly messy. Together, they share personal stories, honest reflections, and

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32:48

Chaos & Consequences: Surviving Parenting in the 80s

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2025/09/09

Were you one of those kids who was tossed a Capri Sun and told to “be home when the streetlights come on”? If so, you already know parenting in the 80s was a different world—equal parts freedom and firm discipline. In this episode of Call Your Mom Friends, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) rewind to a decade of free-range childhoods, spanking, and food trends that were basically neon science experiments. Join us as we journey back to the 1980s, exploring parenting during a

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Call Waiting | When Old Wounds Meet New Babies

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2025/09/05

In this Call Waiting mini-episode, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) pick up a listener voicemail about how a new baby can resurface old emotions and trauma—even when you thought therapy had “closed the box.” We’re breaking down postpartum mental health screenings (like the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and Perinatal Anxiety Screen), sharing what actually happens in consults, and explaining why Postpartum Support International (PSI) is a lifeline for parents and

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28:48

Sitcom Myths to Surgery Truths: Birth in the ’80s

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2025/09/02

Ever wonder what birth was really like in the 80s? Spoiler: it wasn’t like the movies. From routine episiotomies to the first IBCLCs, we’re unpacking the myths, the milestones, and why your support team still matters. This week your mom friends are swapping highs and lows (because let’s be real—motherhood always delivers both!) before rewinding to the 1980s version of birth. Think “clean babies” on TV vs. the messy reality, the rise of fetal monitoring, and a culture that often sent babies to the

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Call Waiting | Trust Your Intuition: Motherhood, Baby...

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2025/08/29

What if the best parenting manual is actually your intuition? In this Call Your Mom Friends “Call Waiting” episode, we listen to a heartfelt message from Alexis that feels like a mini TED Talk for moms everywhere. Her encouragement sparks a rich conversation about giving yourself grace, trusting your instincts, and realizing you don’t need all the fancy gadgets to be a good mom. Lauren, Amey, and Charity reflect on the highs and lows of early motherhood, the differences between first and second

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28:59

Babies, Beer, & Birth Commutes: Parenting in the 70s

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2025/08/26

What did parenting really look like in the 1970s? Spoiler: no car seats, SpaghettiOs for dinner, and yes—smoking in the delivery room. In this episode of Call Your Mom Friends, Charity, Lauren, and Amey swap highs and lows of the week before diving deep into the fascinating, funny, and downright shocking parenting norms of the 70s. We chat about legendary midwife Ina May Gaskin and her work at The Farm—a natural birth commune in Tennessee that changed the way America thought about childbirth. Then,

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Call Waiting | Think the Nurse Will Teach You...

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2025/08/22

In this Call Waiting episode of Call Your Mom Friends, we answer a call from Kelsey, a mom who believes hospital nurses need more training to better support new moms with breastfeeding. Sounds reasonable, right? But here’s the twist — we play devil’s advocate and explore why prenatal breastfeeding education before delivery might actually be more effective (and realistic) than waiting until you’re in the hospital. We unpack: Why nurses often have limited time with new moms in busy hospital settings

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Twilight Sleep & Elephants: The Wild Truth About 70s...

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2025/08/19

Welcome back to Call Your Mom Friends, the motherhood podcast where we blend hilarious mom stories with honest conversations about birth, postpartum, and parenting. In this episode, we dive into birth history—from the dark era of Twilight Sleep in the 1950s, to the overly medicalized hospital births of the 1970s, to how those experiences still echo in our own motherhood journeys today. You’ll hear: The shocking reality of Twilight Sleep: women restrained, blindfolded, and left with no memory of

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