Best Colugo Podcasts (2026)

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Lori Bregman 28:20

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3y ago28:20

28:20

What is a doula? Should I work with a doula? How do I find a doula? Christy is joined by celebrity doula Lori Bregman to answer these questions and more. Lori has attended more than 1200 births so she knows what she's talking about when she shares advice on finding the right care provider, engaging partners during birth, setting a birth intention, …

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Brooke Cates 57:15

3y ago57:15

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This week, Christy is joined by Brooke Cates, founder of The Bloom Method to talk about tapping into your intuition, reclaiming your power, and healing postpartum. It's a must-listen if you want to learn how to heal through functional movement, the facts about diastasis recti, and why you should ignore anyone who tries to tell you what your body ca…

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Alison Workman 38:56

3y ago38:56

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Today, we're talking about perinatal mental health with Alison Workman, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at The Motherhood Center, and here's the key takeaway: "When in doubt, reach out!" If you're feeling overwhelmed or like something isn't right, it's always a good time to ask for help. In this episode, Alison lays out the different…

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Agata & Angela 56:50

3y ago56:50

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This week's episode is a deep dive into surrogacy. Christy's guests are Agata Wisniowska, who grew her family through surrogacy after years of infertility and is now an intended parent coach, and Angela Pickering, a former surrogate and current owner of a surrogacy agency. Agata and Angela share their own stories and give advice for anyone consider…

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Blessing Adesiyan 33:34

3y ago33:34

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Christy is joined by Blessing Adesiyan, founder of MotherHonestly, fellow mom of 4 and inspiration to moms everywhere. This episode is full of real talk about the state of motherhood today – it can all feel a little dire with rising prices, lack of support and paid leave, and the feeling that we should be "doing it all." But, Blessing and Christy a…

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The Formula Mom 49:35

3+ y ago49:35

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This one is big: Christy is joined by Mallory Whitmore aka The Formula Mom to talk about how to have an empowered feeding journey with your baby, and why opting for formula instead of nursing can be the best choice for parents and for baby. Mallory shares how her own experience with postpartum depression and attempt to breastfeed her first baby led…

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Cameron Rogers 33:23

3+ y ago33:23

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Christy and Cameron Rodgers had their babies just weeks apart - Christy's 4th and Cameron's 1st - and Christy was so inspired by Cameron's honesty and vulnerability as Cameron shared her 4th trimester experience in real time. This week, Christy and Cameron talk about Cameron's mental health journey postpartum, including why weaning was critical to …

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Danielle Jackson 26:38

3+ y ago26:38

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Christy is joined by Danielle Jackson, friendship expert and mom of 2, to talk all about female friendships, why they're worth prioritizing even in the busy days of new parenthood and how to make and maintain friendships at times of transition. They also chat about how to approach having an awkward conversation to save a friendship, and share ideas…

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Alexis Kristiana 29:49

3+ y ago29:49

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Christy is joined by Alexis Kristiana, content creator and mom of 2 who keeps it real while inspiring her community by documenting her motherhood journey. Alexis shares tips on how to do "self-care on the go" and how to set boundaries (you'll love her auto-response hack!). They also do a deep dive into Alexis's tandem breastfeeding journey, includi…

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Empower Your Pelvis 48:14

3+ y ago48:14

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This week, Christy is joined by Drs. Morgan Clark and Amanda Fisher of Empower Your Pelvis to talk all things pelvic floor. Listen to have the questions you were afraid to ask about the pelvic floor answered and learn why it's so important to get all 28 muscles (!!) in the pelvic floor working together – everything from sex to posture to babywearin…

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Lauren Marek and Carra Sykes 38:48

3+ y ago38:48

38:48

We're back with new episodes of Today We Tried and our first ever convo with a couple! Christy chats with Lauren Marek and Carra Sykes, creatives and mama and mommy to Walt, about their 4th trimester. Listen to hear how their relationship has evolved from their "meet cute" story (it involves flikr!) to how they decided Lauren would carry their preg…

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Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald and Emily Juchau 55:31

3+ y ago55:31

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Trigger Warning: discussion of a birth injury and recovery. This week's episode was inspired by Emily Juchau who shared her own Today We Tried moment of coming home from the hospital with baby #2 and an unexpected accessory: a catheter from a birth injury. The response to her story was massive (her Reel has 21.5M views!) and we wanted to dive deepe…

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Bennett Kaspar-Williams 57:19

3+ y ago57:19

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We're back with more tales from the 4th trimester! This week, Christy chats with Bennett Kaspar-Williams about his 4th-trimester experience as a trans, non-binary seahorse dad. Bennett invites us to question the gendered nature of pregnancy and postpartum, gives his tips for diapers for you and baby, and shares how he navigated the fog of early par…

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Going Back to Work 29:52

4y ago29:52

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This week, we're talking about going back to work after having a baby and why paid parental leave – which is crucially important – is only the beginning when it comes to supporting parents. Christy shares how her strong support of paid parental leave ran into the reality of trying to take leave while in a leadership position at a small start-up. Wh…

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Feeding the Baby 29:50

4y ago29:50

29:50

No matter how you feed your baby - bottle, boob, or a combo of the 2 - feeding your baby dominates the 4th trimester. We're doing a deep dive into this often fraught topic today Christy shares the feeding struggles she's faced and the perspective she's gained after feeding 4 babies. Listen for tips and validation to feel more prepared for or suppor…

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Healing Postpartum 27:34

4y ago27:34

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We're talking postpartum bodies and there's a lot to cover! There's a trip to the ER, pelvic floor PT, and affirmations. Christy shares how even with all of her privilege, she had trouble finding the support she needed postpartum and offers insight into what worked for her and what changes we need to make to better support new parents in the 4th tr…

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The Early Days 22:43

4y ago22:43

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This week, we drop into the early days of Christy's 4th trimester when she's just home from the hospital with Holland. These early days hold so much– sleep deprivation, anxiety, all encompassing joy, and more –and we're holding nothing back. Listen to hear what Christy's learned as she takes on the 4th trimester for the 3rd time, including why slee…

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Giving Birth 26:06

4y ago26:06

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This season, we're taking on the 4th trimester! There's so much written about pregnancy, but not enough about what comes next. We wanted to change that by creating space for real conversations about the 4th trimester. Using in-the-moment recordings, audio diaries, and conversations with Zac, TWT's producer, Christy documented her own journey, throu…

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The Season 1 Finale 28:34

4+ y ago28:34

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Christy, Colugo's Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Ted, her husband, and Colugo's founder, and their 3 kids to celebrate the end of Season 1 of Today We Tried. They give an update on a big "season of change" for their family, including the impending arrival of baby #4, and they give a sneak peek of what's next for the podcast and Colugo. Mentione…

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Foster to Adopt 39:00

4+ y ago39:00

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Christy, Colugo's Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Kevin Gerdes to kick off Pride Month. Kevin is a real estate agent and Black, gay, single dad in LA who is fostering Baby S. Kevin shares his story of what inspired him to become a foster parent, the process, and how fatherhood has changed and inspired him. Mentioned in this episode: LGBTQ Storie…

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Overcoming Adversity 19:24

4+ y ago19:24

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TW: This episode references prostitution and alludes to sexual abuse. Christy, Colugo's Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Venus Morris Griffin, a real estate agent, motivational speaker, and mom of 7. As Venus says in the podcast, her life changed in 10 seconds when she received a call from an unknown number. Listen to hear her inspirational story…

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Destigmatizing Asking for Help 37:12

4+ y ago37:12

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Christy, Colugo's Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Dr. Diana Samuel, a psychiatrist and Assistant Clinical Professor at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Diana and Christy discuss the importance of prioritizing your mental health as a parent and how to find help when you need it. Diana also shares tips for small adjustments you can make …

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Moving in the Military 29:07

4+ y ago29:07

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Christy, Colugo's Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Darina Walls, a Colugo Community member who reached out to share her story of navigating multiple moves as a military spouse, including a move from Hawaii to Virginia with a 5-week-old baby. Darina has great advice for anyone planning for a move or any big transition, including the importance of …

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Celebrating Moms and Prepping for Baby #2 41:55

4+ y ago41:55

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As part of our Mother's Day celebrations, Christy, Colugo's Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Emily Juchau, a Customer Experience Lead at Colugo. They chat about Colugo's Customer Experience Team, which is made up entirely of moms, and why they love chatting with other parents. Christy and Emily are also both expecting, with their due dates only 1…

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Talking to Kids About Art 37:12

4+ y ago37:12

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Christy, Colugo's Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Liz Baill, Collections Interpreter for Youth and Families at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, to talk about how to get kids excited and talking about art. Liz shares tips on how to engage your kids in art at home and at the museum by asking the right questions, embracing the process instead of the…

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Navigating Pregnancy After Loss 45:06

4+ y ago45:06

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TW: Pregnancy Loss Christy, Colugo's Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Morgan Goodwin, a former college track star and current blogger and content creator who is married to NFL wide receiver Marquise Goodwin and mom to Marae. Morgan shares her heartbreaking and inspiring story of holding onto her certainty that she would be a mom through late-term…

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Finding Natural Products for Your Baby 36:54

4+ y ago36:54

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Christy, Colugo's Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Lauren Goldfaden, founder of Mini Bloom, to chat about finding natural products for your baby. Lauren has super actionable advice about what to look for and what to avoid when picking baby products. And, her advice translates easily to finding products for yourself, too! Lauren also shares what i…

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Special Episode: Design Talk with Rob Spalding 39:39

5y ago39:39

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Just in time for April Showers, Christy, Colugo's Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Rob Spalding, Colugo's Head of Design, to talk about the innovative, super functional, and beautiful rain gear that he's designed for Colugo. Rob shares insights into his background that inform his design process, how he and Laura, Colugo's accessories designer, wo…

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Founding "Black Mom Google" and Navigating Infertility 48:22

5y ago48:22

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Christy, Colugo's Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Tomi Akitunde, journalist and founder of Mater Mea, a community for Black moms and gender non-conforming people. Tomi shares what inspired her to start Mater Mea and how it's evolved over the years in its mission to provide answers and community and to depict the richness and diversity of Black m…

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Simplifying Life as a Single Parent 41:23

5y ago41:23

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For our 50th episode, we have a conversation that will inspire and give you super actionable advice. Christy, our Chief Parent Officer, is joined by Nathan Richardson, an entrepreneur and single dad to 7-year-old twins. He shares his story of becoming a parent as a single gay man through surrogacy and how a focus on simplification and routine has h…

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Recalibrating Life with a New Baby 37:57

5y ago37:57

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Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Adrienne Gittens, her friend, and former co-worker who, among many other things, is a mom to 5 girls (the "Gittens Girls"). They share tips that will help first-time or fifth-time parents, including how to actually sleep when the baby sleeps and avoid overcommitting yourself. They also chat abou…

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Cultivating Confidence 29:54

5y ago29:54

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Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Lauren Jumrukovski, author of the parenting book "They Say: Not Your Average Parenting Book" to chat about ways to be a more confident parent during a time of unprecedented parenting challenges. As we hit the one-year mark of parenting during a pandemic, this episode is a reminder that we're all…

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Taking on the Third Trimester 39:22

5y ago39:22

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Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Ted, her husband and Colugo's founder, to give an update on parenting during COVID, one year in. They break down their daily schedule, share what they've given up (alone time) and what they've added (family dinner) to their lives. And, with Christy's due date approaching, they chat about how the…

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Using Astrology to Be a Better Parent 34:11

5y ago34:11

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Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Tara Vogel, an astrologer who specializes in helping parents to better connect with their kids through astrology. We all know that every child is different. Tara explains how we can find answers to how to be the best parent for each of our kids through their natal charts and why it's important t…

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Raising a Bi-Racial Child 23:52

5y ago23:52

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Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Marissa Koblitz Kingman, a white-collar criminal defense lawyer in New Jersey. Marissa shares her perspective on raising a bi-racial daughter as a white woman and single mom. Her advice centers around listening to and validating her daughter's experiences and following her daughter's lead. Menti…

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Preventing Food Allergies 30:36

5y ago30:36

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Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Meenal Lee, Founder & CEO of Lil' Mixins. Meenal breaks down why we've been seeing a rise in food allergies since the 1990s and provides specific and totally doable tips to help you to prevent food allergies in your kids. Christy and Meenal also talk about the hidden costs of breastfeeding, the …

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Starting Over with Baby #3 23:50

5y ago23:50

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Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Akaynia Dixon, who responded to our outreach looking for Colugo community members who wanted to share their story on our podcast. Akaynia is a veteran of the Navy, holder of 5 college degrees, and mom to a 17-year-old, 14-year-old, and new baby. Akaynia shares some lessons learned as a mom of 3,…

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Special Episode: Twin Talk with Fritz and Lark 12:22

5y ago12:22

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It's a very special episode of Today We Tried - Twins Talk with Fritz and Lark! Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by her 4-year-old twins. They cover a wide range of topics, from the movie Soul to future career plans to the new baby who will be joining their family this spring. It's a short and very sweet conversation that will hav…

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Navigating Parental Leave 43:23

5y ago43:23

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Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo is joined by Debi Yadegari, Founder of Villyge and mom of 5, to talk about setting yourself up for success when you're preparing for parental leave, including how to turn your transition plan into your best asset and establishing open communication with your managers. Christy and Debi also share how Colugo an…

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Building Your A-Team at Home 23:15

5y ago23:15

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Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Yi-Hsian Godfrey, CEO and Co-Founder Apiari, to chat about building a support network as a parent during this challenging time. Yi-Hsian shares specific tips, including clearly defining your needs, building a "life happens" fund, and lowering expectations at a time when we're all operating over …

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Demystifying Plant-Based Medicine 26:19

5y ago26:19

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Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Erika Hanson, Founder Suu Kuu and expert in plant-based medicine. They discuss ways to find balance by cultivating emotional, mental, and physical health and how plants and herbs can be a part of that process. Erika shares tips on incorporating plant-based medicine into your life and your kids' …

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Reflecting on 2020! 27:48

5y ago27:48

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Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Ted, her husband and Colugo's founder, to reflect on what 2020 has meant for their family and Colugo. They share some highs and lows from an unexpected year and the lessons and traditions they're bringing with them into 2021. They also share what's next for Colugo. Mentioned in this episode: Car…

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Having a Baby Post-Tubal Ligation Reversal 43:22

5y ago43:22

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Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Heidi Chevez, a mom of 3 teenagers, who is pregnant with baby #4 after having her tubal ligation reversed. She shares her uplifting story of starting again post-divorce and remarriage, how she prepared for her pregnancy, and what she's looking forward to when her baby arrives. Mentioned in this …

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Raising 2 Sets of Twins 33:22

5y ago33:22

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Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo and mom to twins + 1, is joined by Marissa Goldstein, founder of Rafi Nova and mom to 2 sets of twins. They share advice that will be helpful whether you're a parent to one or a crew, including the importance of flexibility, building community, and celebrating small wins. Marissa also shares her top travel ti…

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Filling Our Own Cup 38:23

5y ago38:23

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Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Shaquita Garcia, owner & EIC of Modern Housewives Co to chat about finding ways to fill your own cup during the busy season of early motherhood. Shaquita shares how she rediscovered her creative spark after having her first baby and how she adapted again to baby #2. This episode is for all paren…

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Navigating Gift Conversations with Grandparents 28:55

5y ago28:55

28:55

Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Shannon Murray-Doffo, founder of Living Loudly, to chat about how to navigate conversations with extended family about holiday gifts for kids by starting from a position of gratitude. They chat about the gift of undivided attention, connecting virtually, respecting budgets, and making grandparen…

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Growing A Family Through Adoption 39:18

5y ago39:18

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To celebrate National Adoption Month, Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Matthew Ramsey, Chief Development Officer at Family Equality, who shares his story of fostering to adopt 2 brothers with his husband. Matthew offers wise and insightful advice for anyone considering adoption and for all parents who want to make sure their ki…

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Talking Feminism and Motherhood 43:11

5y ago43:11

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Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Erin Erenburg, founder and CEO of Totum Women, to talk about feminism, patriarchy, and motherhood right now. Their chat is full of tips for navigating motherhood during COVID, including renegotiating roles with your partner, finding ways to let go of ambivalence around work, and embracing vulner…

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Getting Through the First Trimester 29:53

5y ago29:53

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Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by her husband and Colugo's founder Ted to share the exciting news that they are expecting baby #4! Join them for a fun conversation about how they get through the first trimester as a family. Christy shares her advice for getting through the symptoms and anxiety that can accompany the first trimes…

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Creating New Metrics of Success 36:53

5y ago36:53

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Christy, Chief Parent Officer at Colugo, is joined by Anna Cerilli, founder of Darling June. Anna shares how having a daughter with special needs and going through a divorce forced her to find new metrics of success in ways that have benefited everyone in her family. Christy and Anna discuss why your happiness is a gift to your children, co-parenti…