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Join Sam and Emmy, two moms and long-lost best friends, as they reconnect after a decade apart and dive into honest conversations about all things motherhood.
From pregnancy and birth stories to the wild ride of raising kids, this podcast is your virtual mom’s circle—no need to leave the house. Sam brings her passion for matrescence and the sociology of motherhood, while Emmy shares her expertise in birth stories, work-from-home mompreneur life, and viral mom content creation.
Together, they interview experts, share their experiences, and explore what it means to grow and evolve as moms.
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Emmy - @emmy_kissinger
www.arrivalsotires.co for birth story listening services
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@welcome-mama
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Just an IVF Mom: Ali's Story
Episode Overview
In this episode, Sam sits down with her friend Ali, a Nutritional Therapist, women’s health practitioner, and creator of Period Pantry, to talk about her raw and honest journey to motherhood through IVF. Ali opens up about her struggles with autoimmune issues, stage 4 endometriosis, and male factor infertility that led her and her husband to pursue IVF. Together, Sam and Ali explore the emotional, mental, and physical challenges that come with infertility—and how resilience, community, and advocacy helped Ali navigate her path to becoming a mom.
Follow Ali @itsthatgalal on instagram and tiktok
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This collection is about more than just cute tees—it’s about reclaiming the narrative for moms who fought like hell to build their families.
👕 What’s in the Collection:
- A crop top and t-shirt featuring the iconic Just a Mom design—where the “O” in “Mom” is replaced by a petri dish, symbolizing the IVF journey.
- The back reads: “Because in the end, no one will question where it began.”
This collection is for every mom who had to fight for her family, who carried the weight of hope and heartbreak, and who deserves to feel seen and celebrated. Whether you’ve been through IVF or you’re standing alongside a friend who has, these pieces are designed to honor the strength of that journey.
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A portion of proceeds goes toward raising awareness about infertility and supporting moms on their journey.
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Emmy - @emmy_kissinger
TikTok @emmy_kissinger
www.arrivalsotires.co for birth story listening services
Sam - @samthomsonhall
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@_welcomemama