New Mom Talk: A Resource for Pregnant, Expecting Moms & New Moms & Pregnancy

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Aly Wente — fifth-generation winegrower and Chief Revenue Officer of Wente Family Vineyards — joins us to talk real strategies for reconciling a demanding career and a thriving family life. Drawing on leadership at America’s oldest continuously family-owned winery and a modern, sustainability-minded approach, Aly reframes the idea of “balance,” shares systems that actually work, and names the practical supports that help prevent burnout while preserving what matters most.
What we cover
Whether “balance” is realistic or needs reframing as priorities, rhythm, or boundaries
How to distinguish non-negotiable commitments from habits driven by guilt or expectation
Concrete approaches to managing the mental and logistical load of career + household
Boundary-setting tactics for work and home that hold up under pressure
High-impact systems, routines, and outside supports that make day-to-day life manageable
Where to start when you feel overwhelmed: small, sustainable first steps
Who this episode is for
Working parents navigating career and caregiving responsibilities
Moms returning to work or climbing the ladder while raising children
Partners, managers, and HR leaders who support working families
Anyone seeking practical systems to reduce stress and increase presence at work and home
About our Guest
Aly Wente — Fifth-generation winegrower and Chief Revenue Officer, Wente Family Vineyards. Aly leads brand, hospitality, and customer experience strategy while honoring a 140+ year family legacy and applying a modern, sustainability-focused perspective to California wine.

Connect with Aly Wente:
Official Website: https://wentevineyards.com/
IG: @wente & @alywenteoneal
Key takeaways
Balance is often less about perfect equality and more about clarity of priorities, boundaries, and rhythms.
Audit your commitments: identify what truly needs your time versus what can be delegated, delayed, or dropped.
Share the mental load by naming tasks, assigning ownership, and using simple systems (calendars, shared lists, routines).
Boundary-setting requires clear communication, predictable routines, and consistent follow-through — both at work and at home.
Start with one small system (e.g., weekly planning session, shared family calendar, or a dedicated self-care appointment) and build from there.
Outside supports (childcare, flexible work arrangements, professional networks) compound impact — ask for them early and often.
Practical tips mentioned
Run a weekly 20–30 minute family planning huddle to align priorities and shift logistic load.
Batch work and family tasks into predictable blocks to reduce context switching.
Use a shared digital calendar and task list so responsibilities are visible and transferable.
Normalize asking for help and negotiate flexible solutions at work with specific proposals.
Protect at least one non-negotiable recovery routine (sleep, movement, or a weekly reset) to reduce burnout risk.
Resources mentioned
Wente Family Vineyards — company and hospitality information
Suggested tools: shared calendars (Google Calendar, iCal), shared task apps (Todoist, Trello), family planning templates
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This episode is brought to you by InspiraSpark — thanks to Shannon Davis and the Little Balance Box for supporting the show.
Join us as Shannon Davis — mom, physical therapist, and inventor of the Little Balance Box — breaks down practical, research-informed ways parents can reduce the risk or impact of developmental delays at home. Shannon explains what “developmental delay” really means, reveals common baby gear and routines that can unintentionally hinder motor development, and walks through how the Little Balance Box was designed differently to support natural movement and balance. This episode is full of compassionate, actionable advice for caregivers who feel worried or guilty: how to shift your mindset from fear to advocacy, simple daily activities to do while waiting for specialist care, and ways to support both children and parents through early development challenges.
What we cover:
What developmental delay means and everyday baby gear that can interfere with development
The design goals behind the Little Balance Box and how it supports natural movement
Reframing parental guilt into empowered advocacy and practical next steps
Ways the Little Balance Box supports entire families — not just kids with delays
Immediate, safe at-home strategies for families without immediate access to specialists or early-intervention services
Who this episode is for:
New and expecting parents
Caregivers and early-childhood educators
Pediatric therapists and clinicians
Anyone interested in practical, movement-based tools to support early motor development
About Our Guest:
Shannon Davis — Mom, licensed physical therapist, and inventor of the Little Balance Box (InspiraSpark)
Connect with Blair Mohr:
Official Website: https://inspiraspark.com/
IG: @inspiraspark
TikTok: @inspiraspark
Key takeaways:
Simple changes at home can protect and promote healthy motor milestones.
Gear and positioning matter — some popular products can restrict movement and delay skills.
Small, consistent play and balance activities build resilience and motor confidence.
Parents can take meaningful, safe actions even before specialist evaluation.
Tools designed with developmental principles can support the whole family.
Resources mentioned:
Little Balance Box — designed by Shannon Davis (InspiraSpark) (Note: This episode is sponsored by InspiraSpark.)
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You've fed the baby, done the laundry, remembered the pediatrician appointment, mentally scheduled tomorrow's daycare drop-off, and somehow still feel like you're forgetting something. Sound familiar? That's the mental load — and for new mothers, it rarely gets talked about the way it should.
In this episode, Mariela sits down with Dr. Minisha Ghimire, physician in internal medicine and obesity medicine, and founder of Momkinz, to have an honest, eye-opening conversation about the invisible weight so many mothers carry — and what it's actually doing to their health.
This one hits different. Whether you're in the thick of the newborn stage or years into motherhood and still feeling it — you'll want to listen to this.
In This Episode, We Cover:
🧠 What the mental load actually is — and why it's so much deeper than just being busy or exhausted
🧠 Why new mothers so often become the "default parent" — and whether that's a choice or something that quietly happens over time
🧠 The real long-term impact of carrying the mental load on a mother's mental and physical health — from a physician's perspective
🧠 Why "just ask for help" doesn't work — and what kind of support actually moves the needle
🧠 Realistic things moms can do to lighten the load — plus the bigger systemic conversation we can't ignore
About Our Guest:
Dr. Minisha Ghimire is a physician training in internal medicine and obesity medicine, and the founder of Momkinz. She is a passionate advocate for postpartum mothers and believes that supporting moms goes far beyond the six-week checkup. Her work sits at the intersection of medicine and maternal wellness, and she brings both clinical insight and genuine compassion to every conversation about motherhood.
Connect with Dr. Minisha Ghimire:
Official Website: www.momkinz.com
YouTube: @momkinz
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If you've ever looked around your house at 7pm and felt completely defeated by the clutter, the to-do list, and the sheer volume of stuff that comes with raising little ones — this episode is for you.
Mariela sits down with Blair Moht, mom of two boys and owner of The Organized Mommy Co., a professional organizing company built specifically for families. Blair's approach isn't about having a Pinterest-perfect home — it's about creating systems that actually work for real life, reducing the daily decision fatigue that quietly drains moms, and building habits that stick even when your schedule is packed and your energy is low.
If you've ever thought "I'm just not an organized person" — Blair is about to change your mind.
In This Episode, We Cover:
🏠 The most common ways disorganization shows up in family homes — and why it's not a personal failure
🏠 The foundational systems every household should have in place, and the best place to start when everything feels overwhelming
🏠 How to build habits that actually stick — even with young kids, a full schedule, and zero mental energy to spare
🏠 Small, realistic shifts families can make right now that have the biggest impact on daily stress and decision fatigue
🏠 The best tools, apps, and systems for busy families — and how to figure out which ones are actually worth your time
About Our Guest:
Blair Mohtris a mom of two boys and the owner of The Organized Mommy Co., a professional organizing company dedicated to helping families — especially moms — create better systems so they can love their home and feel less stressed in their spaces. Blair believes that an organized home isn't a luxury, it's a game changer for your mental health, your relationships, and your daily quality of life.
Connect with Blair Mohr:
Official Website: www.theorganizedmommyco.com
IG: @theorganizedmommyco
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Placenta encapsulation is one of those postpartum topics that gets a lot of raised eyebrows — but also a lot of passionate advocates. In this episode, we're getting into the what, the how, and the why behind turning your placenta into capsules, and whether it might be worth considering as part of your postpartum recovery plan. From the nutrients and hormones it contains to how it may support your mood, energy, and healing in those early weeks, this is the conversation that might just change how you think about what your body grew.
What You'll Learn:
Samantha breaks down exactly what placenta encapsulation is and how the process works from delivery to capsule. She covers the most commonly reported benefits — from mood and energy support to postpartum recovery — and dives into the specific nutrients and hormones in the placenta that may play a role. She also gets honest about who tends to be a great candidate for encapsulation, and when it might not be the right fit.
About Our Guest: 
Samantha — CEO, NuHealth Placenta
Samantha supports new moms through postpartum recovery with education and placenta encapsulation services. She's passionate about helping women feel more like themselves again after birth.
Connect with Samantha Davie
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