THE MILK
Welcome to The Milk- the podcast that pours it all out: the messy, the magical, & the mildly unhinged moments of motherhood and womanhood. Real talk, honest stories, and reminders that none of us really know exactly what we’re doing- and that’s kinda the best part! I’m Tayla- your host and mom of soon to be three. So let’s laugh, learn, and milk this season of life for all that it’s worth.
Episodes
35 episodes
Ep. 34 Spill The Milk Q&A: mom guilt, two under two, traveling with kids, postpartum fear and more
You asked, I’m spilling. In this episode of Spill the Milk, I’m answering your questions about everything from surviving two under two and transitioning from one child to two, to postpartum anxiety, mom guilt, toddler sleep, family tra...
Ep. 33 Plot Twist: We're Finally Getting MARRIED?!
Four and a half years engaged, three kids later… WE’RE FINALLY GETTING MARRIED! Scotty is back on the mic for a very overdue life update, and we’re finally sharing all the details behind our decision to get married, why we wa...
Ep. 32 Sleep Training 101: Everything You Wish Someone Had Told You
Sleep training might be one of the most controversial topics in motherhood — but does it really mean shutting the door and letting your baby cry until they fall asleep? Spoiler alert: no.This week, I’m sitting down with pediatric ...
Ep. 31 I Sleep Trained My 15-Week-Old: Here’s Exactly What Happened
Sleep training sounds great in theory… until you’re sitting outside your baby’s room on night one, realizing just how hard it is to watch them learn a brand-new skill, while the “oh my gosh, what have I signed up for?!” thoughts start ...
Ep. 30 Postpartum Doesn’t End At 12 Weeks
Twelve weeks postpartum is supposed to feel like a turning point, but what if it feels… weirder? I’m officially past the “fourth trimester,” and I still don’t feel magically restored. My hormones are doing their own thing, my anxiety flares whe...
Ep. 29 8 Weeks Postpartum Reality Check: reflux, the end of the newborn bubble & our first trips as a family of 5
Two hours of sleep will tell you the truth faster than any journal ever could. At eight weeks postpartum, I’m sharing where I’m actually at: exhausted, deeply in love with my baby, and fully aware that having three kids four and under is stretc...
Ep. 28 The Missing Piece of Postpartum Care with Restorative Roots
What if postpartum recovery started with food? We sit down with Holly Stein, founder of Restorative Roots, to talk about the part of postpartum care that too man...
Ep. 27 What Does a Night Doula Actually Do? Newborn Sleep, Postpartum Support & Building Your Village
Everyone talks about the newborn phase, but no one really talks about what happens at 2 a.m. when you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering how you’re possibly going to do it all again tomorrow.In this episode, I’m sitting down with M...
Ep. 26 4 WEEKS POSTPARTUM UNFILTERED
Scarlette is literally asleep in my carrier while I record this because apparently the sleepy newborn era has officially left the chat. In this solo episode, I’m giving you a real-time update on what life looks like at 4 weeks postpartum — the ...
Ep. 25 Birth & Postpartum Q&A: I Feel Better Than I Expected After Baby Three
Three weeks postpartum and I’m finally back on the mic with the honest update I wish existed when I was a first-time mom. I’m sharing what recovery really feels like after baby number three, including the biggest surprise: how much better my bo...
Ep. 24 Breastfeeding: WTF Is Normal? With Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Shelly Jacobs
This week on The Milk, we’re getting into the breastfeeding conversation so many moms wish they had before baby arrives.I’m joined by Shelly Jacobs, a Newport Beach–based board certified lactation consultant, founder of Lolo Bab...
Ep. 23 My Dream VBAC Birth Story + Life As A Fam of 5!
Scarlette is here!! It truly still all feels so surreal. This week, Scotty is back on the mic with me as we finally share Scarlette’s birth story — from my water breaking in the middle of the night, to me somehow still showering and doing skinc...
Ep. 22 Acupuncture For Fertility, Pregnancy, Labor Prep & Postpartum With Dr. Christine San Miquel
If you’ve ever been acupuncture-curious but had no idea what it’s actually doing in the body, this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Christine San Miquel, a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a medical qigong practitio...
Ep. 21 Final Pregnancy Q&A: VBAC, Labor Prep, Sibling Transition, & Postpartum Plans
I’m in the final few weeks of pregnancy, and I still find myself trying to process the fact that I’m about to have a teeny tiny newborn in my arms so soon. This week, I thought it would be fun to prep together with one last little pregnancy Q&a...
Ep. 20 Dr. Paul Nassif- Postpartum Skincare Secrets & Hot Takes On Beauty Trends
Why does postpartum skin suddenly make you look so much more tired than you feel? Buckle up ladies, in this episode Tayla sits down with world-renowned facial plastic surgeon & doctor many of you know from Botched, Dr. Paul Nassif to talk a...
Ep. 19 Shayna Babb: How To Act Fast In A Child Choking or CPR Emergency
The scariest parenting moments usually don’t come with a warning. One second your baby is eating, playing, or fighting bedtime, and the next you’re trying to decide if it’s normal gagging, real choking, or something that needs CPR. I sit down w...
Ep. 18 Free Couples Therapy: Relationship Questions, Answered by Licensed Psychologist Dr. Bahaur Amini (Part 2)
We're back with two episodes this week babes! We're here with a Part 2 with licensed psychologist, Dr. Bahaur Amini. A couple of weeks ago you ladies submitted your (anonymous) relationship questions and struggles in hopes of getting some profe...
Ep. 17 Why Good Relationships Struggle After Kids with Licensed Psychologist Dr. Bahaur Amini (Pt. 1)
Today we're getting real about relationships after introducing a new bundle of joy. Having a baby is truly magical- it's a love you've never quite experienced and comes with so many of your highest of highs- but it would be a disservice not to ...
Ep. 16 Hypnobirthing For A Calm, Confident Labor with Nicolle Kasch
Intimated by birth? Hypnobirthing flips fear into calm & confidence with simple mind & body shifts. This week I sit down with hypnobirthing coach and doula Nicolle Kasch (owner of Mind Body Baby OC<...
Ep. 15 Sami Spalter: Your Weight Is NOT Your Worth: Choosing Identity Over Aesthetics in Pregnancy & Beyond
Ever had life hand you a mirror and ask who you’re becoming, not who you’ve been? That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with wellness creator, co-founder of FORM, and soon-to-be first-time mom, Sami Spalter! We go beyond trimester talk to un...
Ep. 14 A Mom’s Macro Playbook With Alec Treffers: "I lost 18 lbs in 4 months (& maintained it) after breastfeeding my 2nd child"
Ready to rethink “post-baby body” without punishment or perfection? I sat down with friend, creator and mom of two, Alec Treffers, to map out the simple systems that helped her lose 18 pounds (in 4 months) after breastfeeding and—more important...
Ep. 13 Your Baby Doesn’t Need That: Registry Edition (registry rules, things worth the splurge, & what's overhyped)
It's baby registry building time!! I can't believe I'm already at the point of seriously prepping for this baby but here we are. This might be my 3rd rodeo, but planning for this episode was the perfect refresher for me. I feel like with everyt...
Ep. 12 Trying to Conceive? Why A Man’s Role Matters More Than You Think With Sam Diamond, Founder of Bird&Be
If the trying-to-conceive aisle has ever made you feel overwhelmed or alone, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. We sit down with Samantha Diamond—founder and CEO of Bird & Be—to unpack what ...
Ep. 11 2nd Trimester Recap: sizing up for confidence, my workouts & wardrobe, round ligament pain, & savoring time with my kids!
Sorry, but I definitely did not sign any approval form for my second trimester flying by that fast?! It’s funny- with your first, you’re counting down every single day until birth. By the third, you’re begging time to slow down…...
Ep. 10 You’re Not Broken: Why Sexual Desire Shifts Postpartum And How To Find Your Way Back with Karly Ryan
We know it can feel like it...but desire didn’t disappear after having a baby—it just changed shape. I invited intimacy and relationship coach Karly Ryan to unpack why postpartum libido shifts, how maternal brain plasticity and hormones like pr...