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Babies are…weird. They make funny noises and do things so strange that it can be alarming. So, how do you figure out if it's just a ‘baby glitch’ or a real medical emergency that requires an ER visit?
In this episode of Momcozy Village: Together We Grow, host Lalaina Rabary sits down with Dr. Kailey Buller, a double board-certified emergency and family medicine specialist who has delivered hundreds of babies. 
Together, Lalaina and Dr. Buller discuss how to decide whether you should go to the hospital. For example, if a baby turns purple, is that an emergency? What if their breathing is labored, or if they’re making strange sounds? 
Dr. Buller believes that one key way to make a decision is to look for patterns. If your baby turns purple every time they feed, it's probably time to go to the ER. But if it's a one-off, it might not signal an emergency.
The conversation also delves into the opposite scenario - the common situations that appear like emergencies, but are actually just part of life with an infant. Funny noises fall into this category, along with many other things that parents may mistake for emergency symptoms
However, Dr. Buller’s main piece of advice is to trust your intuition. No one knows a baby better than their primary caregiver, and if you are worried, then it's worth going to the ER. If your doctor judges you, it's because they’ve forgotten that you don’t have all the information that they do.
Episode Highlights

01:21 – What is emergency medicine?
02:03 –What counts as an emergency, and what is just a ‘baby glitch’?
04:27 –The importance of a parent’s intuition when making medical decisions.
05:35 – Dr. Buller’s advice to hesitant parents thinking about going to the ER.
07:22 – What are some common ‘red-flag’ symptoms that parents should watch out for?
10:37 – If a baby cries a lot, does that mean they might be unwell?
14:02 –Cutting through the noise of society and the influence of in-laws on our decision-making.
16:13 – What should parents consider when making decisions about medical care for their child?
17:25 – The taboo of co-sleeping.
19:38 – Should parents track things like feeds and wet diapers?
22:28 –The more detailed you can be about your baby's condition, the better.
25:55 – Dr. Buller’s final piece of advice for parents considering going to the ER.
About the Guest: Dr. Kailey Buller

Dr. Kailey Buller is a double board–certified emergency and family medicine physician who has delivered hundreds of babies and raised two of her own. She combines medical expertise with lived experience to provide practical, evidence-based postpartum and newborn care for new parents.
Through her book Surviving Tiny Humans and her teaching, Dr. Buller helps parents cut through the noise, ditch the guilt, and navigate the first year with honest, compassionate guidance—and a sense of humor rooted in real life.
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Resources Mentioned in the Episode
ER Flowchart (<1yr old)
ER Worthy Issues (<1yr old)
ER Flowchart (>1yr old)
ER Worthy Issues (>1yr old)
About the Podcast: Momcozy Village – Together We Grow
Momcozy Village: Together We Grow is a podcast where moms gather to learn, share, and support each other. Hosted by Lalaina Rabary, each episode features inspiring conversations on motherhood: from career transitions to mental health and beyond.
Backed by Momcozy, makers of innovative wearable breast pumps and cozy nursing bras, the podcast is part of a movement to empower moms through every phase of early motherhood.
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Narrated by Abbe Opher
Music by Sokratis Seirlis
Instagram: @koalakids.fm

A new year is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself amid the constant noise of daily life. But what does it really mean to live with intention, especially as a busy mom? And how do you start when time, energy, and mental space feel limited?
In this episode of Momcozy Village: Together We Grow, host Lalaina Rabary welcomes Katie Krimitsos, founder of the Women’s Meditation Network. Katie has built a global platform featuring 22 meditation podcasts designed to support women through every stage of life, including motherhood, by helping them cultivate calm, clarity, and self-trust.
Lalaina and Katie explore what intentional living looks like in everyday moments. They break down meditation in a practical, accessible way for moms who feel like they don’t have time. Katie emphasizes that meditation doesn’t require long periods of silence. It can be as simple as anchoring a few deep breaths or using a meaningful mantra during daily habits, such as brushing your teeth or washing dishes.
The conversation also delves into choice and agency. Even when life feels overwhelming, Katie reminds listeners that we still have power, sometimes small but always meaningful. We can choose how we respond, what we prioritize, and how we show up for ourselves.
At its core, this episode highlights the importance of carving out space to hear your inner voice, the one often drowned out by expectations, responsibilities, and cultural narratives around motherhood. Learning to listen is one step, and finding the courage to act on that inner knowing is another. Katie offers grounded, compassionate guidance for building that skill gently.

Episode Highlights

01:46 – What does it mean to live with intention?
05:13 – How can moms quiet the noise in everyday life?
08:11 – The challenge of acting on the inner voice.
10:30 – How to practice listening to the inner voice and intuition.
11:36 – Does culture tell moms they should be tired and have no time for themselves?
16:41 – What is meditation?
17:39 – Busting common meditation myths.
18:16 – Making meditation easier by attaching it to a habit.
19:20 – The power of guided meditation.
21:41 – Practicing intention with very young children.
24:50 – Katie’s golden rule: know yourself.
About the Guest: Katie Kristimsos

The Women’s Meditation Network emerged at a moment of profound transition in Katie’s life. After discovering she was pregnant with her second daughter, she realized that the podcast and business she had been building no longer aligned with who she was becoming. Amid the confusion and uncertainty that followed, she chose to slow down, listen inward, and create space for clarity. From that stillness, the Women’s Meditation Network—and her daughter—were born in 2018.
Grounded, authentic, and intentionally imperfect, Katie has long used meditation as a practice for returning to herself and crafting a purposeful life. She is a mother to two remarkable daughters, a partner to a deeply soulful husband, and an animal lover so devoted that she refuses to harm even a small bug. Much of her insight has been shaped by her own experiences of pain and transformation, and her writing is driven by a desire to illuminate the shared threads of our human journey.
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About the Podcast: Momcozy Village – Together We Grow

Momcozy Village: Together We Grow is a podcast where moms gather to learn, share, and support each other. Hosted by Lalaina Rabary, each episode features inspiring conversations on motherhood: from career transitions to mental health and beyond.
Backed by Momcozy, makers of innovative wearable breast pumps and cozy nursing bras, the podcast is part of a movement to empower moms through every phase of early motherhood.
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Narrated by Abbe Opher
Music by Sokratis Seirlis
Instagram: @koalakids.fm

We’ve had so many incredible guests on the show in 2025, and we’re excited to share some of our favorite moments from the year.
Join host Lalaina Rabary for this special 2025 wrap-up episode, featuring standout clips from LION BABE’s Jillian Hervey, author Dr. Morgan Cutlip, and dad-fluencer Eric Taylor (dopedad_e).
This year’s conversations have centered around powerful themes—body confidence, the mental load, and the loss of identity — and these moments reflect some of the most meaningful insights.
Thank you for listening and supporting the show throughout 2025. We’ll be back in early 2026 with a series of special episodes to kick off your new year in the best way.

Episode Highlights

01:05 – Amanda Tice on modelling for Heidi Klum’s swimsuit line and body confidence.
04:05  – Neha Ruch on making room for family life and pivoting her career.
06:53 – Jillian Hervey on the shift in identity that comes with motherhood.
08:55  – Dr. Morgan Cutlip on the mental load and equal relationships.
12:01  – Eric Taylor on what a ‘dusty son’ is and how to help them heal.
15:18 – Zoe Blaskey on building confidence in motherhood.
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Complete List of Episodes Featured:
Beyond the Bounce Back: Embracing Your Post-Baby Body with Amanda Tice
Pressing Pause, Rising Stronger - The Liberating Power of Pausing Your Career with Neha Ruch
The Identity Shift: Exploring Motherhood and Self with LION BABE’s Jillian Hervey
Anyone Can Be a Dope Dad: Breaking Generational Curses with dopedad_e
Finding Confidence in Modern Motherhood with Zoe Blaskey

About the Podcast: Momcozy Village – Together We Grow
Momcozy Village: Together We Grow is a podcast where moms gather to learn, share, and support each other. Hosted by Lalaina Rabary, each episode features inspiring conversations on motherhood: from career transitions to mental health and beyond.
Backed by Momcozy, makers of innovative wearable breast pumps and cozy nursing bras, the podcast is part of a movement to empower moms through every phase of early motherhood.
Enjoying the Show?
Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you’re enjoying the conversations, consider leaving us a 5-star review—it helps us grow the village and support more moms.

Follow Koala Tots for more calming bedtime stories, or listen ad-free with bonus sleepy compilations on Koala Tots Plus  https://koalatots.supercast.com
 
Narrated by Abbe Opher
Music by Sokratis Seirlis
Instagram: @koalakids.fm

How can filming everyday moments help parents slow down, find gratitude, and reconnect with the beauty of the holidays?
In this episode of the Momcozy Village: Together We Grow podcast, Lalaina Rabary welcomes Kalee Isbell, founder of Isbell Family Films, a company that turns everyday family videos into cinematic keepsakes.
Kalee shares how filming her children began as a form of healing during the early, overwhelming days of motherhood and evolved into a way to see her family and herself with fresh eyes. Together, Lalaina and Kalee explore how recording the small, unfiltered moments can shift your perspective, remind you that you’re doing enough, and become a gift to your future self.
They discuss why ‘perfect’ holiday videos aren’t the goal, how to embrace the messy and the candid, and how to capture memories without feeling like you’re missing them. Kalee also offers practical advice, from filming horizontally and thinking like a storyteller to balancing presence with preservation—and explains why recording is actually a form of mindfulness, not distraction.
The conversation also touches on how to navigate consent, include kids in the creative process, and recognize when it’s okay just to put the camera down. With warmth and humor, Kalee reminds parents that the most meaningful memories aren’t staged—they’re the small, real moments that tell the truth of our families.
Episode Highlights

00:39 – How did recording videos become so important to Kalee?
05:45 – What was the first ever family film that Kalee shot?
07:02 – Is there a perfect setting for reading to your children?
08:17 – Kalee’s message to the moms who are striving for a picture-perfect holiday season.
10:28 – Some heartwarming feedback from Kalee’s clients.
13:45 – Kalee’s top video capture tips for busy moms.
17:07 – Staying present and recording.
19:35 – Tips for capturing a perfectly imperfect Thanksgiving.
21:21 – Consent is important when recording.
About the Guest: Kalee Isbell
Kalee Isbell is a filmmaker, storyteller, and founder of Isbell Family Films, a company born from her own journey through postpartum depression. In the early days of motherhood, Kalee found solace and purpose in creating personal family videos—transforming fleeting phone footage into heartfelt films. What began as a private act of healing has grown into a mission: helping families, couples, and professionals preserve the beauty of their everyday lives.
Through her work, Kalee shows that the most meaningful memories aren’t the picture-perfect snapshots we share online, but the candid, real-life moments that often go unnoticed. She offers practical, actionable tips for capturing and preserving personal stories, insights into how authentic video content can strengthen relationships and brands, and a refreshing reminder that imperfection is where the magic lives.
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About the Podcast: Momcozy Village – Together We Grow
Momcozy Village: Together We Grow is a podcast where moms gather to learn, share, and support each other. Hosted by Lalaina Rabary, each episode features inspiring conversations on motherhood: from career transitions to mental health and beyond.

Follow Koala Tots for more calming bedtime stories, or listen ad-free with bonus sleepy compilations on Koala Tots Plus  https://koalatots.supercast.com
 
Narrated by Abbe Opher
Music by Sokratis Seirlis
Instagram: @koalakids.fm

This special episode comes from our friends at Koala Tots - a bedtime story podcast made just for babies and toddlers. Each story features soothing rhymes, calming sounds, and magical tales to help your little one sleep soundly through the night. 
 
In this story, your child can climb to the stars with a little koala, following a magic beanstalk up to the moon. With soft sounds and repetitions, it will minimise in the night wake ups and help them drift off with ease.
You can find our interview with host Abbe Opher in our feed, just before this episode. 
Follow Koala Tots for more calming bedtime stories, or listen ad-free with bonus sleepy compilations on Koala Tots Plus  https://koalatots.supercast.com
 
 Narrated by Abbe Opher
Music by Sokratis Seirlis
Instagram: @koalakids.fm

Follow Koala Tots for more calming bedtime stories, or listen ad-free with bonus sleepy compilations on Koala Tots Plus  https://koalatots.supercast.com
 
Narrated by Abbe Opher
Music by Sokratis Seirlis
Instagram: @koalakids.fm