Modern Nurture
On Modern Nurture, we’ll look to experts in thought provoking interviews, we’ll look to our biology to unpack the instincts and processes we’ve forgotten in the modern era, and we’ll have heart to heart conversations with real moms from every background as we seek to build a community where every mother and mom-to-be can find relatability and support. I am really excited about a segment of this show, called moms on the ground, where we’ll play real stories and clips from audience members.
Episodes
37 episodes
Why Your Cycle Came Back But You're Still Not Getting Pregnant
After your period comes back postpartum, it's easy to assume you're ready to conceive — but ovulation is only half the picture. The luteal phase (the two weeks after ovulation) is what actually determines whether conception holds. In t...
Why Fertility Signs Return Months Before You're Actually Fertile
Those early signs of returning fertility — cervical mucus, libido, ovulation cramping — are real. But they're not telling you what most people think. In this video, I break down why fertility signs return months before you're actually fertile p...
Breastfeeding doesn't stop pregnancy—here's why
Many people believe that if your period hasn't returned while breastfeeding, you can't get pregnant. However, this video clarifies that ovulation, not menstruation, is the true indicator of fertility, and the first fertile window after childbir...
Two Years No Period While Breastfeeding...Then This Happened
How I Got My Period Back While Breastfeeding (After 2+ Years)After nursing my daughter for over two years with no period, I finally figured out what my body was actually waiting for — and it wasn't what I expected.Most of t...
Why Some Babies Struggle With Solid Food: The Biology Parents Aren't Told
Why Some Babies Struggle with Solid Food (What Parents Aren't Told)Most babies start solids before their digestive systems can actually handle it — sometimes by months. Nobody tells parents this. This video breaks down the four bi...
Why Tantrums Seem Random (But Aren’t)
5 Systems That Stopped 90% of Our Tantrums (It's Not What You Think)Tantrums aren't a discipline problem — they're a nervous system problem. And the solution isn't about getting better at responding in the moment. It's about bu...
When Do Tantrums Stop? What Changes in the Brain From 1–5
Most parents ask the same question: When do tantrums stop?But that question leads to the wrong answer.Tantrums don’t suddenly disappear at a certain age. What actually changes between ages 1–5 is your child’s brain develo...
Feeding Makes It Worse? The 60-Second Hunger Test
If your baby seems hungry in the evening but feeding makes the crying worse—arching, popping on/off, spit-up, gas, or waking 20 minutes later—you may not be looking at true hunger. You may be looking at arousal / dysregulation that mimics hunge...
Colic vs. Dysregulation: The 60 Second Test
Colic vs. Dysregulation: The 60 Second TestIf your baby cries for hours and nothing seems to work, you've probably been handed labels like "colic" or "reflux." But here's a better framework: Learn the difference between...
Why Your Baby Wakes Up Screaming 15-40 Minutes After Falling Asleep
Does your baby fall asleep… then wake up screaming 20–40 minutes later?This “false start” is one of the most common infant sleep struggles — and it’s often misunderstood.In this video, I explain why babies wake crying shortly afte...
Why Pushing Sleep Backfires (Overtired vs. Overstimulated)
Does bedtime turn into a battle even when your baby is clearly tired?Many parents assume bedtime struggles mean their baby is overtired — so they push sleep earlier or try harder routines. But biologically, needing sleep and b...
Baby Seems Hungry But Feeding Makes it Worse?
If your baby clearly wants to eat — but feeding keeps falling apart — this can feel incredibly confusing.They latch, pull off, cry, try again… and the feed just gets worse.Many parents assume something is wro...
The Real Reason Babies Cry Every Night (It’s Not Colic)
Most parents are told witching hour crying means something is wrong—overtired, colic, bad habits. That misunderstanding creates panic fast. You’re not failing. Your baby isn’t broken.Evening baby crying is often a nervous-sy...
Wake Windows: Why This Stresses New Moms (and What Actually Helps)
Wake windows are often presented as rules — and for many new moms, they create more stress than sleep.In this video, I explain what wake windows actually measure, where they come from, and why they work for some babies ...
SAHM 6: “I’d Missed the First 3 Years”—Jill’s Honest Shift from Career to Motherhood
Transitioning from High-Demand Careers to Stay-at-Home MotherhoodIn this episode of the Stay at Home Mom series on Modern Nurture, host Jess interviews Jill Tant, a former corporate banker turned stay-at-home mom and licensed ...
Fired & Found Myself: From Birth Worker to Stay-at-Home Mom
Transitioning from High-Demand Careers to Stay-at-Home Motherhood: A Conversation with KionaIn this episode of Modern Nurture, host Jess interviews Kiona, a former birth doula, and office manager, who shares her journey of tra...
SAHM 3: 5 Kids, One Bathroom, Now Grandkids—and No Regrets
Navigating the Stay-at-Home Mom Transition: Brenda's Journey from Social Work to Holistic NutritionJoin host Jess on Modern Nurture as she interviews Brenda, a former social worker turned stay-at-home mom, in this installment ...
SAHM 4: Anxiety, Minimalism, and Melina Finding Her Calling at Home
Transitioning to Stay-at-Home Mom Life: A Journey of Resilience and AdaptationIn this episode of Modern Nurture, host Jess explores the experiences of transitioning to a stay-at-home mom with Melina, a certified life coach and...
Letting Go of ‘Doing It All’ – Velma’s Real Talk on Rest and Motherhood
Navigating the Transition to Stay-at-Home Motherhood with Velma GenchIn this episode of the Modern Nurture's Stay at Home Mom series, host Jess interviews Velma Gench, a former environmental nonprofit professional turned stay-...
SAHM Series 1: Alyssa's Wake up Call
SAHM Series 1: Alyssa's Wake up Call In this episode of Modern Nurture, host Jess interviews Alyssa, a career-driven mom who transitioned to being a stay-at-home mom after unexpected pregnancies. Alyssa shares her journey...
I’m Back, Baby 👶! Updates & Season 2 Preview
Jess returns from a break with her new baby. She shares her pregnancy journey, challenges with Symphysis Pubic Dysfunction, and a successful home birth. Jess also updates on upcoming podcast episodes featuring interviews with working moms trans...
Use Biology to Help Baby Thrive
In this episode of Modern Nurture, we sit down with Anya Dunham, a research scientist and mother of three, to discuss insights from her book, Baby Ecology. Anya talks about the capabilities and development of babies in the womb and in their ear...
Summer Update and Upcoming Episodes
Hey Mamas! Things are crazy here this summer. Episodes may be slightly irregular for the next several weeks, but I want to take advantage of some family time I have coming up, and I don't want the quality to suffer. Thank you for b...
Babywearing Science: Health, Cognitive, and Emotional Benefits for Baby and Mama
Babywearing Science: Health, Cognitive, and Emotional Benefits for Baby and MamaIn this video, Jess from Modern Nurture delves into the fascinating world of babywearing. Jess shares insightful research on how babywearing benefits both pa...